Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar, an exceptional dining destination in Houston that artfully blends kosher steakhouse tradition with a modern wine bar experience. Nestled in a cozy corner at 80 Braeswood Sq, this upscale yet casual eatery impresses with its versatile menu designed to satisfy both meat lovers and those seeking vegetarian options.
- Signature Dishes: Delight in the Mesquite Smoked Rib Platter or savor the flavor-packed Chilean Sea Bass, perfectly complemented by sautéed spinach and mushrooms.
- Vegetarian Choices: The charred cauliflower over fresh hummus and the Mediterranean dip platter stand out for their vibrant flavors and textures.
- Atmosphere: Enjoy a classy yet relaxed ambiance, ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, enriched by happy hour specials and outdoor seating.
At Genesis, the art of cooking meets an inviting atmosphere, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable meal with a fine wine selection.
In the Beginning
Mesquite Smoked Rib Platter
Limited quantity. Serves 2, smoked rib with onion rings, pink curtido (pickled salad) jalapenos.
Ceviche Tostones
Avocado, mango, and pico de gallo in a fried plantain shell.
Charred Cauliflower
Served over fresh hummus, chimichurri dollop, toasted almonds, garlic chips, craisins, and tahini drizzle.
Tabouli, Matbucha, Babaganoush, Hummus Platter
Shawarma Fries
Steak fries covered with shawarma, Israeli salad, pickles, and tahini.
Smoked Short Rib Tacos
Guacamole and pico de gallo.
Crispy Wings
Chicken Egg Rolls
Crispy egg rolls with shredded chicken, carrots, and onions, cabbage served with dipping sauce.
Shwarma or Short Rib Tacos (3)
Shwarma/Short Rib Tacos Served in Flour Tortillas w/ Pico, Salsa, & Guac
Mediterranean Dip Platter
Hummus, Matbucha, Grilled Eggplant Salad, Tabouli with Homemade Pita Bread
Carne Asada Fries
Beef Fajitas, Grilled Pepper & Onions over Steak Fries w/ Pico, Guac, & Parve Sour Cream
Matzo Ball Soup
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Creamy Tomato Bisque
Nourishing the Body
Of the Fin
Chilean Sea Bass
Pistachio crust served on a bed of sauteed spinach and mushrooms.
Teriyaki Salmon
Oven-baked and served with wild white rice and charred broccoli.
Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak
Served over Persian rice, topped with spicy mango relish.
Korean Gochujang Chicken
Stir fry chicken in Korean BBQ and spicy Gojuchang marinade over white rice.
Chicken Fried Chicken
Breaded chicken breast, gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Served with mashed potatoes and charred broccoli.
Of the Feather
Of the Table
The Joe
Grilled salmon patty with pineapple relish, fresh onion, and Mesquite drizzle.
The Bruce Burger
In-house prime black Angus patty topped with crispy pastrami, fried egg, and crispy onion strings.
The Clive Burger
In-house Mesquite prime black Angus patty with bourbon BBQ sauce, grilled onions, jalapenos, pickle relish, and garlic aioli.
The Ari Burger
In-house prime black Angus patty topped with pineapple marinade, spicy grilled pineapple slice, grilled jalapenos, red onion, and roasted garlic aioli.
The Judah
Stuffed chopped smoked brisket on Texas toast with coleslaw and fried pickles.
The Maya
Grilled chicken breast with grilled onions and jalapenos, crispy beef fry, and Russian aioli.
The Steve Burger
In-house prime black Angus patty topped with grilled onions and mushrooms.
Sauteed Mushrooms with Mint and Lemon
Roasted Garlic Green Beans
Sauteed Spinach
Charred Broccoli
Steamed Broccoli
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Caulifower
Israeli Salad
Cucumber Salad
Sweet Potatoe Fries
Better Buttered Onion Tower
Chopped Greek Salad
Spanish Risotto
Persian Risotto
Wild Rice Mushroom Risotto
Veggie Risotto
Black and Blue Steak Salad
Mixed field greens, watermelon radish, avocado, red onion, cracked black pepper with balsamic dressing.
Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken breast, romaine, tomato, roasted corn, avocado, corn tortilla confetti, croutons, and chipotle Caesar dressing.
Dijon Baked Salmon Spinach Salad
Grilled salmon, strawberries, blueberries, candied nuts, citrus pieces, red onion, and cucumbers with Dijon honey mustard.
Stuffed Avocado Salad
Fried avocado stuffed with salmon salad over mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and balsamic reduction drizzle.
Korean Beef Bowl
Korean spiced beef with white rice, romaine, red onion, cherry tomato, black beans, and avocado with cilantro ranch dressing.
From the Fields
Satisfying the Soul
Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta
Penne pasta with creamy pesto.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Served with mushrooms and spinach.
Beef Lo Mein
Beef, noodles, and veggies tossed in Asian sauce.
Blackened Salmon Spicy on Angel Hair
Pecan Smoked Beef Rib
Bone-in prime black Angus (limited quantity). We proudly serve all-natural, hormone, and antibiotic-free prime beef.
Lamb Chops
8 oz. with mashed potato, broccoli, and mint reduction.
Genesis Filet Mignon
Genesis filet mignon.
Eve
12 oz. prime black Angus ribeye.
Adam
16 oz. prime black Angus ribeye.
Cowboy
16 oz. prime black Angus ribeye.
Tomahawk
32 oz. prime black Angus bone-in ribeye. Serves 2.
Pepper Steak
10 oz. sliced prime black Angus seasoned Asian fusion sauce tossed with bell peppers served with white rice and topped with fresh scallions.
Hawaian Beef Kebob
Limited quantity. Beef chunks, charred pineapple, peppers, and onions over cilantro rice, and pico de gallo.
Beef Fajitas 12 oz.
Sizzling beef fajitas with onions and peppers, Spanish rice, black beans, corn tortillas, and a side of pico, guac, salsa, and parve sour cream.
Chicken Fried Steak
Breaded prime beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Braised Short Ribs
Slow braised short ribs in red wine over wild rice.
Queens Cut
Limited quantity. Grilled ribeye cap with mushroom sauce, served with risotto, and vegetable medley.
Of the Hoof
APPETIZERS
Kanisu
Kani Rolled in paper thin cucumber with Masago, Avocado & Sweet Sushi Vinaigrette
Rice Croquette (6 Pieces)
Fried Rice Cubes with Spicy Tuna & Kani Mix with Eel Sauce & Tempura Flakes
Maguro Tataki or Sake
Thinly Sliced Seared Tuna or Salmon & drizzled with Ponzu Sauce, Spicy Mayo
Tuna or Salmon Tower
Layered Sushi Rice, Avocado, Kani Salad mix and Spicy Tuna or Salmon Garnished with Fish Roe and Spicy Mayo
Spicy Tuna Salad
Spicy Tuna Cubes with Avocado and Light Refreshing Dressing
Genesis Sashimi Ceviche
Assorted Sashimi Cuts Served with Cilantro, Red Onions, Jalapenos & Ponzu Sauce
Salmon or Hamachi Kama (limited Quantity)
Served with Spicy Ponzu, Cilantro & Jalapeno
Crab Salad
Imitation Crab Salad with A Sweet & Spicy Vinaigrette
GREENS
Roe Selection
Ikura (Salmon Roe)
Masago (Smelt Roe)
Choice Between Wasabi, Soy Sauce or Regular
Sushi A
7 Pieces of Nigiri- Chef's Choice with California Roll
Sushi B
9 Pieces of Nigiri- Chef's Choice with your option of Spicy Tuna or Spicy Salmon
Sashimi A
9 Pieces of Sashimi (3 Tuna, 3 Salmon and 3 Yellowtail)
Sashimi B
15 Pieces of Sashimi (3 Tuna, 3 Salmon, 3 Yellowtail, 3 Smoked Salmon and 3 White Fish)
Chirashi
Assorted Sashimi served over a Bed of Sushi Rice
Sushi/ Sashimi Cambo
House Rolls
Matsuri Texas Roll
Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi, Kani, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Avocado & Ginger rolled in Nori and Lightly Tempura Fried (no rice)
Daimyo Maki
Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Scallions, Masago & Avocado Rolled in Seaweed Paper
Salmon Crunch Roll
Fresh Salmon & Kani Deep Fried in Tempura Batter Served with Eel Sauce
713 Roll
Deep Fried White Fish with Avocado, Spicy Mayo, & Eel Sauce
Tempura Fish
Tempura Fried White Fish with Avocado, Kani, Cucumber, Masago in Soy Paper with Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce
Japanese Bagel Tempura Roll
Smoked Salmon, Avocado & Sweet Tofu topped with Eel Sauce Drizzle
Rainbow
California Roll topped with 3 kinds of Fish and Avocado
Nemo
Spicy Tuna mix with Avocado topped with fresh Salmon & Spicy Ponzu Mayo
Big Red
Spicy Salmon mix with Avocado topped with Fresh Tuna & Spicy Ponzu Mayo
Volcano
California Roll topped with Crunch, Spicy Baked Kani & Eel Sauce
Steve Lee
California Roll topped with White Fish, Spicy Sauce and Baked.
The Tanzana
Hamachi with Avocado & Scallion Topped with Rose
Grilled Chicken Pesto
Over Penne Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
with Mushrooms and Spinach
Of The Grain
Of The Grill
The Steve
In House Prime Black Angus Patty Topped with Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
The Clive
In House Prime Black Angus Patty Mesquite Burger with a Bourbon BBQ Sauce Grilled Onions and Jalapenos, Pickle Relish, and Roasted Garlic Aioli
The Bruce
In House Prime Black Angus Burger Topped with Crispy Pastrami, Fried Egg & Onion Strings
The Ari
In House Prime Black Angus Burger In a Pineapple Marinade, Grilled Spicy Pineapple, Grilled Jalapenos, Red Onion and Rosted Garlic Aioli
The Abe
In House Pastrami on Gilled Marble Rye with Sauerkraut & Russian Dressing
The Benjamin
Spicy Buffalo Fried Chicken Breast with Pickles, Coleslaw & Creamy Ranch On a Brioche or Ciabatta
The Sabra
Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Tomato, Pickle on Ciabatta or Wrap
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Hummus, Pickles, Cabbage Salad & Israeli Salad and Tahini
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Hummus, Pickles, Cabbage Salad & Israeli Salad and Tahini
Grilled Salmon in Dill Suace
Served over Cilantro Rice & Creamy Dill Sauce
Baja Fish Tacos
Breaded Slamon with Cabbage Slaw, Fresh Avocado on Corn Tortillas and Avocado Ranch Drizzle, Black Beans & Cilantro Rice
Grilled Hawaian Beef Kebab
Marinated Beef, Peppers, Onions & Charred Pineapple on a bed of Cilantro Rice & Pico
6oz Beef Fajitas
with Guac, Pico & Salsa served with Spanish Rice, Black Beans & Corn Tortillas
Falafel Lafa Pita Bowl
Falafel Balls, Israeli Salad, Hummus Scoop on a bed of Romaine, Persian Rice, Grilled Peppers, Onions & Grilled Eggplant with a Tahini Drizzle in a Fried Lafah Pita Bowl
Vegetarian Salisbury Steak
Slow CookedSauce Mushrooms Sauce over impossible Meat Patty served with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans