Betelgeuse Betelgeuse – American
This celestial-inspired hideaway hums with a rebellious spirit, offering a playful escape where unconventional comfort food takes center stage. Golden, crispy "Space Balls" and savory "Brick Sticks" emerge from the kitchen alongside burgers charred in the intense heat of a pizza oven, creating a menu that is as imaginative as it is indulgent. Every bite, from the tangle of fried spaghetti to the mountains of garlic-parm fries, celebrates a bold, high-energy dining experience that defies the ordinary.
2101 Washington Avenue, Houston TX 77007 http://betelgeusehou.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, plant-based, diabetic, low-cholesterol, atkins, high-fiber, south-beach, volumetrics, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Friday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the consistently flavorful menu where standout main courses and savory appetizers take center stage. Celebrated for its intimate setting and professional service, guests frequently praise the helpful staff and recommend making a reservation to enjoy this welcoming neighborhood addition.
Menu
- House Salad: Romaine, pickled carrots, red onion, cucumber, grape tomato, basil, banana peppers, house parmesan dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Winter Salad: Romaine, red onion, green apple, toasted pecans, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Brick Sticks: Wisconsin Brick Cheese, breaded, deep fried, served with vodka dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Spaghetti: Four fried spaghetti balls with vodka sauce, cheese, vodka sauce to dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Space Balls: House-made dough balls, roasted garlic butter, parmesan, basil, marinara dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House Fries: Crispy french fries with ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Garlic-Parm Fries: Crispy french fries with roasted garlic butter, parmesan, & basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pizza Fries: Crispy French Fries with melted pizza cheese, Salami, Pepperoni, Calabrese peppers, marinara dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Hot Wings: Six very big buffalo hot wings with ranch (breaded in rice flour, tapioca flour, and corn starch) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- A Burger in a Pizza Oven: Bar burger with ketchup, mustard, pickles, sauteed onions, and American cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pepps: Ironclad pizza with natural cased pepperoni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BGBG Hawaiian: Spicy pizza sauce, cupping pepperoni, crushed pineapple, house pickled jalapenos, fresh-grated Grana Padano cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sausage-Feta: Mandola food co. italian sausage, confit onions, feta cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classico Nuovo: Natural cased pepperoni, mushrooms, feta cheese, chili flake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hercules Hercules: Natural cased pepperoni, mandola food co. italian sausage, pancetta, genoa salami Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Highway to Hell: Ground beef, habanero, jalapeno, pure luck tx chevre Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Alpha Centauri: Mandola food co. italian sausage, sauteed peppers, calabrian chili oil, orange zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- That Sweet Funk: Shaved brussels sprouts, pancetta, point reyes blue cheese, mike's hot honey Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Do You Want More?!!!??!: Lemon ricotta, pizza cheese, lamb sausage, garlic honey, za'atar spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Chicken: Spicy pizza sauce, brick cheese, buffalo chicken, ranch drizzle, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Supernova: Pepperoni, mandola food co. italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheese: The classic ironclad cheese pizza
- Pesto Fungo: Mushroom, red onion, house-made pesto, grated parmesan, fresh basil, pecorino romano, side of lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Three Sauce: Pizza sauce, vodka sauce, basil pesto, brick cheese, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spinach Artichoke: White pie with ricotta, pizza cheese, tomato, & spinach-artichoke-garlic mix Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ursa Major: Fresh roma tomato, fresh basil, roasted garlic oil, garlic confit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- A Veg Supreme: Confit onions, sauteed peppers, mushrooms, feta, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Mayo-Clinic
- Single Barrel Old Fashioned: 100-proof single barrel whiskey, bourbon, turbinado, angostura
- Mambo Sun: White rum, pineapple, simple, coconut-lime foam, lime zest
- Pickletini: Vodka, kosher pickle juice, pickles on the side
- Mommy, What's a Funkadelic?: Amaras Verde mezcal, Giffard pineapple liqueur, vanilla syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice, house-made tepache
- Hellfire Margarita: Blanco tequila, triple sec, agave, lime, spicy pepper tincture
- Might as Well: Gin, cucumber, basil, lime, orange, vanilla, st. arnold ginger beer
- Half Frozen French 75: Still Austin gin, simple, lemon, frozen, topped with sparkling wine
- Cherry Vanilla Coke: Cherry & vanilla bean-infused heaven’s door bourbon, cherry heering, licor 43, mexican coke
- Black Lemon Drop Cocktail: Vodka, lemon vodka, limoncello, lemon, activated charcoal, edible glitter, black sugar
- Santa on Acid: Pineapple rum, Jagermeister, coconut, Galliano, Allspice, pineapple, lime, powdered sugar, mint
- A Hot Toddy Built for Two: Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon, Earl Grey, cranberry, brown butter, sage, lemon, orange, yuzu
- World's Greatest Hot Chocolate: House hot chocolate, Maker’s Mark Single Barrel bourbon, amaretto, creme de cacao, torched house marshmallow
- Frozen Grasshopper: House mint vodka, white chocolate syrup, creme de cacao, ancho reyes
- George Washington's Aged Eggnog: Cognac, Jim Beam Rye, East India Sherry, Jamaican rum, eggs, sugar, milk, cream, nutmeg
- Pistachio Dalgona White Russian: Haku Vodka, pistachio milk, coffee dalgona foam, crushed pistachios
- Nitro Espresso Martini: Haku Vodka, cold brew, simple, coffee liqueur, mint-chocolate foam
- Sure, Why Not? (Mocktail): Seedlip grove, cucumber, basil, lime, orange, vanilla, st. arnold ginger beer
- Nah-Groni (Mocktail): Seedlip grove, lyre's aperitif rosso, giffard aperitif
- Sin & Tonic (Mocktail): Seedlip grove, fever tree tonic, cucumber, basil
- Not a Daiquiri (Mocktail): Lyre’s white cane spirit, lime, simple
- Lone Star Tall Boy
- Michelob Ultra
- Dos XX
- Austin Eastciders Dry Cider
- Scarpetta, Pinot Grigio: Italy
- Ercole, Red Blend: Italy (1L)
- No Fine Print, Cabernet: California
- Marques de Caceres Cava: Spain