District West Hosts Tenant Showcase Event at Star Cinema Grill: Momentum Builds with New Restaurants & Entertainment Concepts

District West recently welcomed commercial tenants, restaurant operators, and Houston-area brokers to a private tenant showcase inside Star Cinema Grill, giving the community an inside look at the next wave of concepts joining the 100-acre mixed-use development.

The event brought together future operators, local business owners, and members of the commercial real estate community as we highlighted the newest additions to the District West lineup — including major culinary and entertainment brands featured in the Houston Business Journal. District West signs pickleball …

With leasing activity accelerating and new construction underway, the showcase served as a first look at how the development is shaping into one of West Houston/Richmond’s most dynamic destinations for food, beverage, retail, and entertainment.

New Tenants Announced at the Event

District West has recently signed several high-profile concepts, adding energy and diversity to the tenant mix. As highlighted in the Houston Business Journal, the newest additions include:

• Picklr, bringing a 35,000 SF indoor pickleball club

• Grazia Italian Kitchen

• Carneceria Prime

• Pacific Coast Tacos

• A new virtual golf concept

• Star Cinema Grill

• Whiskey River West

Additionally, other restaurant groups are finalizing leases or LOIs, such as:

• Pecan Jacks

• Luckies Burgers

• Oribello’s Restaurant Group (Sazan, Endo, Oribello's) & Bar District West signs pickleball …

These tenants will join existing anchors such as Whiskey River West, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, and the surrounding multi-family communities that are already fueling steady daily traffic.

Showcasing “Oaks Green” — A Signature Dining Destination

One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of Oaks Green, District West’s upcoming restaurant-driven courtyard. The Houston Business Journal describes Oaks Green as an oak tree-lined lawn with outdoor seating, fire pits, and several 100-year-old live oaks that will anchor a collection of chef-driven restaurants. District West signs pickleball …

This environment is designed for dining concepts that want:

• Large patios

• Natural shade

• A walkable food-and-beverage district

• High visibility from Grand Parkway (99) and Westpark Tollway

• A built-in customer base from nearby apartments, office condos, and surrounding neighborhoods

Oaks Green is shaping up to be one of the most desirable restaurant nodes in West Houston/Richmond.

Why Tenants Are Choosing District West

Based on conversations at the event — and the momentum reported in the Houston Business Journal — operators are gravitating to District West because of:

1. A Strong Anchor Mix

From entertainment groups like 810 Billiards & Bowling to sports concepts like Picklr, District West offers tenant synergy and consistent traffic throughout the day. District West signs pickleball …

2. High Density & Growth

Multiple multifamily communities — including Prose District West, Allora, Cendana, and Mio — surround the site, with more on the way. District West signs pickleball …

3. A Focus on Quality Concepts

As Corey Ferguson shared in the article, the goal has always been to bring out chef-driven, high-quality restaurants, not just chains. The tenant mix reflects that vision. District West signs pickleball …

4. Flexible Retail, Restaurant & Office Options

District West offers build-to-suit opportunities, restaurant spaces with patios, small retail footprints, and upcoming office options at Grand Park West.

Thank You to Everyone Who Attended

We were thrilled to share the latest District West updates with:

• Commercial brokers

• Restaurant groups

• Retail operators

• Hospitality teams

• Local partners

• Community leaders

A special thank you to Star Cinema Grill for hosting the event.

We also appreciated the interest and conversations from the teams at:@graziaitalian, @carneceriaprime, @pacificcoasttacos, @cococrepeswaffles, @pecanjacks, @pourbehavior, @dutchbros, @sazanramen, @endo_sushi, @oribellos, and others exploring future locations at District West.

(We can adjust tags based on each tenant’s confirmed Instagram handle.)

Interested in Joining District West?

District West has limited commercial property for lease in one of the highest-growth corridors of West Houston/Richmond. Restaurant spaces, retail storefronts, and build-to-suit opportunities are still available — but moving quickly.

To learn more, view site plans, or schedule a private tour, visit:

👉 district-west.com