Cactus Club Cafe is working on its third US restaurant opening, and the brand has chosen Houston for its new home. According to a press release from the Canadian-born premium casual restaurant chain, the new Cactus Club Cafe is expected to open in Uptown at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, Unit 110.
“Cactus is elevated everyday dining, creating a sense of occasion, even when there isn’t one,” the press release reads.
“The vibe is upbeat, stylish, and polished, not pretentious–fueled by energetic music, great people, and spaces that feel as good as they look.”
What Now Houston briefly chatted with Cactus Club Cafe President Andrew Latchford, who confirmed the exciting news.
“Joining our team in Houston or Miami is an exciting opportunity for ambitious hospitality professionals,” Latchford said.
“As we expand into these new markets, we remain committed to what defines Cactus Club Cafe: food people love, a consistently great dining experience, and a vibrant atmosphere.”
The plan is to open the fourth US Cactus Club Cafe in Miami’s South Beach. The opening brings a refined menu from Executive Chef Greg McCallum and the Test Kitchen team.
“Spanning two levels, nearly 12,900 square feet, and 345 seats, Houston Uptown will be Cactus’ largest U.S. location,” the press release further details.
“The design features a dedicated lounge, dining room, patio, and a two-story entrance tree. Artwork curated specifically for Texas includes a custom mural by Taylor Smith, Western-inspired pop art, and pieces by Giovanni DeCunto.”
Cactus Club Cafe started in North Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1988. Richard Jaffray and Scott Morison founded the club after selling their previous venture, “Café Cucamongas,” to fund the first Cactus Club on Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver. It began as a casual 1980s student hangout and burger joint before evolving into a more refined upscale-casual concept. The brand expanded into Alberta by 1996, and Richard Jaffray bought out Scott Morison’s stake in 2005.
After a few management changes and nearly four decades in Canada, Cactus Club Cafe opened its first United States location in Boston, Massachusetts (Back Bay), in December 2025, followed by a second location in Miami, Florida, at the Citigroup Center in early 2026. The Cactus Club Cafe now has 35 locations across Canada and the United States.
The eclectic, chef-driven menu blends global and West Coast influences. Offerings range from sushi rolls, steak frites, and seafood (like miso caramel sea bass) to burgers, pastas, and shareable appetizers.
Check it all out for yourself when the Cactus Club Cafe makes its Texas debut in Uptown Houston at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, Unit 110, in 2027.
