Chez Nous

What Chez Nous does

Chez Nous is a French fine dining restaurant operating from a single location at 217 S Avenue G in Humble, Texas, approximately ten minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Founded in 1984 by the Chef Brach family in a renovated circa-1940s church building, the restaurant has been under Simonson family stewardship since 2005. Executive Chef and Owner Stacy Crowe-Simonson leads the kitchen following classical French training at Michelin-starred Chateau des Reynats in Perigueux, France, and tenure under Fabrice Poigin at Vignola in San Diego; her husband Scott Simonson serves as Owner with a culinary career spanning kitchens in Atlanta, Manhattan, the USVI, Austin, and France. The four-person leadership team is rounded out by General Manager Jessica Lavachery-Brown (10-year tenure) and Maitre d'Hote Paige Chisum (with the restaurant since January 2000). Service is dinner-only Wednesday through Saturday.

The restaurant's core product is a seasonal French fine dining experience built on classical technique with modern interpretation, supported by an on-site working garden that supplies fresh herbs (mint, multiple basils, rosemary, oregano, lemongrass), nasturtiums, sweet peas, and edible antique roses to the kitchen and bar. A la carte pricing spans appetizers at $12-$31 and entrees at $36-$125, anchored by a Chateaubriand-for-two at $125. Recurring programming includes monthly multi-course Chef's Table tasting experiences, seasonal Prix Fixe menus (e.g., $58 Summer 2026), and themed event menus including a $95 Valentine's Day three-act menu and a $150 New Year's Eve four-course gala. Three private dining rooms — The Gallery (up to 40 guests), The Bar (up to 16), and The Raspberry Room (up to 10) — host corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, and wine dinners at $65-$90 per person with customized menus. A Take & Bake catering line, ordered via a Clover-powered online storefront, extends the brand off-premise with holiday packages, graduation menus, and a la carte entrees ($58-$140) designed for 2-4 servings.

Revenue mechanics center on in-restaurant dining, private event bookings, and Take & Bake catering. Customer acquisition is overwhelmingly organic: a four-decade local reputation in the Houston metro (Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita), supplemented by OpenTable reservation visibility, an active website with chef-authored blog content, Instagram and Facebook presence, and a Constant Contact newsletter. Wine and beverage sales (glass pricing $10-$22 across sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert selections, plus craft cocktails) provide additional per-cover yield. The customer base is segmented into fine dining enthusiasts (affluent individuals and couples celebrating anniversaries and special occasions), corporate/private events (businesses hosting client dinners and team celebrations), and wedding celebrations (rehearsal dinners and engagement parties), with no enterprise contracts, franchise operations, or institutional investors in the cap table. The business is entirely family-owned and operated by the Simonsons.

Name

Chez Nous

Legal name

Chez Nous French Restaurant

Website

https://cheznoushumble.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chez Nous is a family-owned French fine dining restaurant in Humble, Texas, serving the Houston metro area since 1984 with seasonal menus, private dining for 10-40 guests, and Take & Bake catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD), Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB)

Keywords

• French fine dining
• Restaurant services
• Private event catering
• Wine dinners
• Chef's table tasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Humble

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fine Dining Restaurant Sales: Revenue from plated dining services including à la carte menu items, tasting menus, and seasonal Chef's Table experiences. Covers appetizers ($12-$31), entrées ($36-$125), desserts, and beverages.
2. Private Dining Events: Revenue from hosting private events including rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, birthday celebrations, and wine dinners in The Gallery (up to 40 guests), The Bar (up to 16 guests), and The Raspberry Room (up to 10 guests).
3. Take & Bake Menu: Catering and off-premise dining revenue from prepared dishes for home enjoyment, including holiday feasts (Christmas, Thanksgiving), graduation packages, and special occasion Take & Bake menus.
4. Wine and Beverage Sales: Revenue from wine menu including sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines by the glass and bottle, plus craft cocktails and mocktails.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chez Nous is a French fine dining restaurant in Humble, Texas, serving classic French cuisine with seasonal à la carte menus, monthly multi-course Chef's Table tasting experiences, and seasonal Prix Fixe menus. The restaurant also operates three private dining rooms (The Gallery up to 40 guests, The Bar up to 16 guests, The Raspberry Room up to 10 guests) for celebrations and corporate events, and offers an off-premise Take & Bake catering program for holiday and special occasion dining at home.

Product overview

Chez Nous is a French fine dining restaurant offering a unified dining experience centered on classic French cuisine with Texas hospitality. The core offerings include regular fine dining service with seasonal menus, monthly Chef's Table tasting experiences, and seasonal Prix Fixe menus. Additional offerings include private dining services with three dedicated event spaces (The Gallery, The Bar, The Raspberry Room), Take & Bake catering for home entertaining, and special Wine Dinner events. The restaurant operates from a renovated 1940s church in Humble, Texas, and has been serving guests for over 40 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fine Dining Restaurant Services Classic French fine dining experience featuring seasonal à la carte menus, artistic plating, and hospitality in a converted 1940s church in Humble, Texas, served to individual diners Wed-Sat evenings.
• Chef's Table Experience Monthly multi-course tasting menu (typically six courses) showcasing seasonal ingredients, on-site garden produce, and classical French technique; aimed at individual diners seeking a curated tasting experience.
• Prix Fixe Menu Seasonal fixed-price multi-course menu (three courses) returning each summer at $58 per person, featuring selections of the restaurant's most popular French dishes.
• Private Dining and Event Spaces Intimate event spaces (The Gallery up to 40 guests, The Bar up to 16 guests, The Raspberry Room up to 10 guests) for celebrations, business dinners, and special gatherings, with customized menus at preset per-guest pricing tiers of $65, $75, or $90.
• Take & Bake Catering Prepared French dishes for home entertaining, including holiday Take & Bake entrees ($58-$140), hors d'oeuvres by the dozen ($25-$38), and desserts (from $62), ordered in advance for pickup.
• Wine Menu and Wine Dinners Curated selection of French wines across sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert categories, available by the glass and bottle, plus recurring multi-course Wine Dinner events pairing chef-driven menus with French winery selections.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party reservation platform partnership enabling online booking for customers. Provides visibility to travelers and new customers searching for fine dining options in the Houston area.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RDG + Bar Annie: Chef Robert Del Grande's Houston fine dining concept combining upscale dining with a more casual bar component. Comparable in being a single-location, chef-owner-operated Houston fine dining institution.
• Brennan's of Houston: Long-running French/Creole fine dining restaurant in Houston with a similar single-location, chef-driven, special-occasion positioning. Operates in the same Houston metro market and competes for the same affluent fine dining customer base.
• Brasserie 19: French-influenced brasserie in Houston's River Oaks neighborhood offering classic French technique in an upscale but approachable setting. Directly comparable French cuisine positioning in the same metro.
• March Restaurant: Chef-led French fine dining restaurant in NYC with tasting menu focus. Comparable as a chef-driven French concept offering prix fixe/tasting experiences with strong seasonal positioning.
• Tony's Restaurante: Iconic Houston Italian fine dining restaurant with comparable chef-driven positioning, special-occasion clientele, and premium à la carte pricing. Competes directly with Chez Nous for the Houston fine dining market.
• Le Bernardin: Michelin-starred French fine dining benchmark in NYC led by Chef Eric Ripert. Comparable as a chef-driven French fine dining institution with tasting menus, premium pricing, and event/catering extensions.
• Balthazar Restaurant: Iconic French brasserie/fine dining restaurant in NYC with comparable brasserie menu, prix fixe offerings, and special-occasion positioning. Comparable French cuisine concept with broad menu and beverage program.

Broad incumbents

• Mastro's Steakhouse: Upscale steakhouse chain known for premium dining, live music, and special-occasion positioning. Comparable in price point, ambiance, and customer demographic, but operates as a multi-location chain rather than a chef-owner concept.
• Pappas Bros. Steakhouse: Established Houston upscale steakhouse chain with a comparable premium positioning, extensive wine program, and private dining offerings. Larger and broader portfolio than Chez Nous but competes for the same special-occasion customer.
• The Capital Grille: National upscale steakhouse chain with extensive private dining capabilities for corporate events. Comparable in premium pricing, private event revenue, and special-occasion positioning, though at broader scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cheznousfrench
• Instagraminstagram.com/cheznousfrench
• Xx.com/cheznousfrench
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chez-nous-french-restaurant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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