Memorial Hermann Will Remodel Former Steakhouse Site
A Houston restaurant space in Upper Kirby is slated to become a new primary-care clinic in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Dining Out
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Memorial Hermann Medical Group will transform the former Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar into a primary-care clinic. The project at 2405 West Alabama St. is scheduled to begin construction on Nov. 2, 2026.
Why it matters
The repurposing of the long-standing restaurant location reflects a shift in land use for the Upper Kirby neighborhood. This development transitions a 25-year culinary fixture into a healthcare facility to serve the area.
The planned renovation covers a 6,900-square-foot space at an estimated cost of $750,000. The site formerly housed a restaurant that operated for 25 years before its lease expired.
The players
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
This is a large healthcare provider that operates numerous hospitals and specialty clinics throughout the Houston area.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
This is a national high-end restaurant chain that occupied the West Alabama street location for two and a half decades.
The details
The project involves a full interior remodel of the former steakhouse location to meet medical facility standards. Construction work is slated to last several months following the start date.
Timeline
Fleming's opened its Houston location in 2001.
The restaurant closed its Upper Kirby location in March 2026.
Memorial Hermann filed a project notice on Sept. 28, 2026.
Construction on the new clinic begins on Nov. 2, 2026.
Clinic construction is expected to finish in April 2027.
Culture Shift
The conversion of the former steakhouse highlights the broader trend of repurposing prime commercial real estate for medical use in densely populated urban neighborhoods. This shift moves away from legacy fine-dining footprints toward functional, accessible health services in established corridors.
Residents in the Upper Kirby area will see the long-vacant restaurant space replaced by a new healthcare resource. The construction will temporarily change the site at 2405 West Alabama St. until its projected completion in early 2027.
The takeaway
The transformation of this site demonstrates how health systems leverage established real estate to expand their footprint near urban populations. Neighbors should prepare for construction activity at the West Alabama address beginning in November.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Chron.
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