Októ takes its name from the Greek word for eight, a double meaning that points to both the Mediterranean region it draws from and its address at 888 Westheimer. The restaurant describes itself as a Mediterranean-Levantine dining experience rooted in Greek culture, with a menu built around fresh, bold flavors from across the region.
The menu comes from Sof Hospitality chefs Yotam Dolev of Hamsa and Hai Avnaim of Doris Metropolitan, who bring a contemporary spin to the cooking. The room is intimate, with bar seating that regulars tend to gravitate toward, and octopus and other seafood dishes have built a following among diners.
Service and hospitality come up often in conversations about Októ, alongside a room that leans on atmosphere as much as the food. Repeat visitors are common.
The menu comes from Sof Hospitality chefs Yotam Dolev of Hamsa and Hai Avnaim of Doris Metropolitan, who bring a contemporary spin to the cooking. The room is intimate, with bar seating that regulars tend to gravitate toward, and octopus and other seafood dishes have built a following among diners.
Service and hospitality come up often in conversations about Októ, alongside a room that leans on atmosphere as much as the food. Repeat visitors are common.