What's the difference between Houston supper clubs, restaurants?
Present and future restaurants are putting entertainment and vibes first for customers looking to linger a little while over dinner. Houston has a number of supper clubs that combine food and entertainment, often known as dinner parties and nightclubs, with an intimate atmosphere where meals are served longer and guests are invited to linger over drinks and stay for the show. Supper clubs, which started in the 1930s as a way to circumvent prohibition laws, began as prohibition roadhouses in rural areas and gave rise to supper clubs with the repeal of anti-alcohol laws. The first of its kind was established in Beverly Hills, California, by Lawrence Frank. Since then, restaurateurs have brought back these retro experiences to attract younger crowds. In 2020, Turner's opened in Houston’s Post Oak in 2020, owner and restaurateur Benjamin Berg billed it as a supper club with an experience steeped in "old-world charm and first-class service," with performances nearly every night of the week. In 2023, Venkat Durga P Diddi opened Caps Supper Club in Houston, offering events with themed nights and live entertainment.
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Houston is a foodie's paradise, but for those who want to extend their night beyond a great meal, the Bayou City also has several supper clubs that combine food and fun.
For those unfamiliar with the supper club phenomenon, they are the perfect blend of dinner party and nightclub. With a dining experience that also includes entertainment, supper clubs have an intimate atmosphere where the lights are low, meals take longer, and guests are invited to linger over drinks, converse with other diners, and always stay for the show. In Houston, entertainment can range from varying genres of music to dancing and comedy.
Supper clubs got their start as a way to circumvent prohibition laws in the early 1930s. Originally known as prohibition roadhouses, these venues were often found in rural areas and gave rise to supper clubs with the repeal of anti-alcohol laws. The first of its kind was established in Beverly Hills, Calif., by Lawrence Frank, a native of Milwaukee, Wisc.
The 1930s and 1940s marked the golden age of these establishments, particularly in the Midwest, where $1.25 could buy a prime rib dinner with two sides and a salad. Several notable names emerged from the supper club era, which lasted until the 1960s including New York hot spots such as Rainbow Room and Copacabana with performers like Louis Armstrong and Tony Bennett.
The return of retro in Houston
Since then, restaurateurs have brought back these retro experiences to attract younger crowds. When Turner's opened in Houston’s Post Oak in 2020, owner and restaurateur Benjamin Berg billed it as a supper club where guests could get an experience steeped in "old-world charm and first-class service," along with performances nearly every night of the week.
"We aimed to create a dining space that felt both nostalgic and modern,” Berg said. With seating for fewer than 50 guests, we've captured the intimacy of the classic supper club”
With the success of Turner's, Berg is doubling down on the supper club concept with his newest restaurant, Turner's Cut, which will open later this summer in Autry Park. According to the website, Turner's Cut will be "an intimate, luxury steakhouse with over-the-top, opulent design elements reminiscent of the Gilded Age.”
In 2023, Venkat Durga P Diddi opened Caps Supper Club and has kept its event calendar jam-packed with live entertainment and themed nights. The restaurant owner said the main difference between a supper club and a restaurant is that "entertainment is a key component of the experience while a restaurant is typically focused on food and service."
During the golden age of supper clubs in the 1930s and '40s, the establishments were a destination where guests planned on spending several hours. Diddi said he wanted to create the same atmosphere.
"When guests come to Caps, I want them to leave with lasting memories of a truly unique and unparalleled experience," he said.
Guests can expect performances and live music in a modern club-like atmosphere. Although big bands and orchestras have been replaced with DJs spinning bass-thumping tunes, the communal aspect of the experience brings a fresh twist to the classic concept.
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