Keens Steakhouse, one of the oldest restaurants in City, has been sold to a Texas-based restaurant group. Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire owner of the Houston Rockets and CEO of Landry’s hospitality,

The icon is now in the hands of a billionaire with ownership stakes in the Corner Store, Catch, and Rainforest Cafe

Now known as Keens Steakhouse — famous for its mutton chop and list of loyal diners over the years, including the late Anthony Bourdain — the restaurant became an independent chophouse in 1885 under the ownership of Albert Keen.

The New York City restaurant has been around since the 1880s, now it's in the hands of the Houston Rockets owner.

Tilman Fertitta acquires historic Keens steakhouse in New York for $30 million, with plans to maintain its traditional charm.

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta purchased an iconic New York City steakhouse. Fertitta bought Keens Steakhouse, a restaurant that traces its roots back to the 1880s and is famous for its mutton chops and slate of high-profile diners that have included Anthony Bourdain.