Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen to close current location, plans to reopen nearby

The Woodlands restaurant will move about a mile away after 15 years at its current spot.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen, a longtime local restaurant in The Woodlands, is shutting down its current Market Street location this weekend but plans to reopen at a new nearby space in the coming weeks. The restaurant, owned and operated by the Schilleci family, will be moving about a mile away to a new address and is expected to open in the first or second week of March.

Why it matters

Schilleci's has been a fixture in The Woodlands for over a decade, offering classic Creole and Cajun cuisine in a French Quarter-inspired setting. The relocation signals an exciting new chapter for the restaurant as it looks to expand its offerings, including a private dining room and full bar, while staying within the local community.

The details

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen will serve its final meals at the current 9595 Six Pines Dr. #1120 location on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026. The restaurant will then move to a new space about a mile away at 2501 Research Forest Dr. Suite. While the reason for the move is unclear, the new location is expected to open in early March and will feature a private dining room that can seat up to 25 people as well as a full bar for craft cocktails, in addition to the restaurant's existing menu and wine and beer selection.

  • Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen will serve its final meals at the current location on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026.
  • The new Schilleci's location is expected to open in the first or second week of March 2026.

The players

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen

A French Quarter-style Creole and Cajun restaurant that has been a fixture in The Woodlands for over 15 years.

Wayne Schilleci

The co-owner of Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen, who previously told Chron that he envisioned the restaurant as a "nice sit down restaurant" when it moved to The Woodlands in 2010 after starting as a po'boy shop in the Spring area.

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What’s next

Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen has not yet announced a grand opening date for its new restaurant space, but it is expected to open during the first or second week of March 2026.

The takeaway

The relocation of Schilleci's New Orleans Kitchen signals the restaurant's commitment to staying within the local Woodlands community while expanding its offerings to include a private dining room and full bar. This move showcases the resilience and adaptability of a long-standing local business that has become a beloved part of the area's dining landscape.