In the early 2000s, Landry's, Inc. founder, president and CEO Tilman J. Fertitta travelled across the country with his father Vic Fertitta, visiting steakhouses with the intention of opening a new one in Houston.[4][5] In 2002, Fertitta opened Vic & Anthony's in Downtown Houston, across the street from Minute Maid Park, the home of Major League Baseball'sHouston Astros.[6]
Dining
The AAA listing for the restaurant describes its atmosphere as "upscale".[7]Dress code is business or dressy casual.[8] All four locations are open for dinner, and the New York location is open for lunch Monday through Friday.[9] The Houston location is only open for lunch on Fridays, when Executive Concept Chef Carlos Rodriguez features a range of burgers.[10] The Houston Rockets’ guard James Harden frequents the restaurants after home games.[11]