Houston, our favorite time of the year, is back! What better way to support local restaurants than by participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW)? This is a 61-day event (Aug.1-Sept.30), during which participating restaurants offer prix fixe and to-go menus. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank.
From August 1 through September 2, participating restaurants will donate $2 from the $25 lunch and brunch menus, $5 from the $39 dinner menus and $7 from the $55 dinner menus. For the rest of September, they will donate $1 for each HRW meal sold. With more than 200 restaurants participating, we know choosing can be challenging. Here are our top 10 menus to get you started. For a complete list of participating restaurants and menus, visit houstonrestaurantweeks.com. Reservations are recommended.
Serving fresh, locally-inspired cuisine, Bloom & Bee is at the $55 price point for restaurant weeks and invites guests into a lush garden to appease their appetite. The Za'atar Hummus and Grilled Summer Vegetables or Ceviche Roll are on deck for first course, followed by red fish, a short ribs or risotto for the main course. Finish it all up with the "Berry Summer" or "Just Bananas" (which, by the way, is not actually just bananas), and you've had yourself a pretty epic meal.
Looking for a great spot for lunch or dinner? Dine at the Daily Gather in City Centre! You’ll love their traditional American and Houston-inspired menus. Their 2-course lunch menu for $25 per person offers items like Campanelle Mac & Cheese, Arancini, Meatballs or salad for the first course. Choose between Seared Salmon, Butcher Burger, Crunchy Noodle Salad and more for your entree! Daily Gather’s 3-course dinner at $39 per person offers your choice of Deviled Eggs, Salmon Ceviche Tostadas or Tomato Basil Bisque for the first course. For the second course, choose from Steak Frites, Rotisserie Chicken and more. Finish your meal with a Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Skilley Cookie, because ... you just kind of have to!
This neighborhood craft cocktail bar and Latin restaurant is bringing mind-blowing dishes to restaurant weeks. Start with the Lobster Twinkies - brioche, drawn butter, tarragon, chive, lobster bisque shooter. Second course options include tempura fish tacos, chicken shwarma tacos, salmon veracruz, gemelli pasta, or plantain crusted chicken. Top the experience off with tres leches. This 3-course meal is at the $39 price point.
In the heart of River Oaks District, you’ll find MAD Houston an eclectic and fun Spanish restaurant with a traditional and modern take on Spanish tapas. Try their $25 HRW 2-course brunch menu and choose tapas like Spanish churros, ultimate croquetes, or truffle fries. If you’re hungry for more, try their 4-course dinner menu at $55 per person. Taste Steak Tartare and a Wagyu Crisp for the first course, Bravas Tomas and Tuna Tartare for the second course, Roasted Egglplant and the MAD Burger for third course and finish with apple pie! Their plate presentation alone will have you coming back for more.
We recommend Rim Tanon near Upper Kirby for modern Thai street food. Their 4-course dinner menu at $39 per person has first course options like salmon rolls and chicken wings. For your second course, taste a mouthwatering soup option. Choose from Pad See Ew, Spicy Seafood Fried Rice or the Crying Tiger for the third. Lastly, finish up with Thai style shaved ice.
This Houston favorite will explode your tastebuds for a variety of cultures. The three-course menu is $55 a person and offers a variety of choices from around the world at each course. Start with the Snapper Ceviche or Mochiko Chicken and then move right along to their fan-favorite: Jerk Chicken. Northern Thai Jungle Ribs and Norwegian Salmon are also on the list for second course. Finish up with Blood Orange Panna Cotta or the Black Sesame Lava Cake for dessert. You won't regret trying this restaurant at this price point and all for a great cause.
2024 New Additions
Our final four additions are new to the fold this year and are definitely worth a try.
Bludorn has become a Houston staple pretty quickly in its short time open, and it's a must-try for visitors as well. Their $55 dinner starts with a chilled corn soup, arugula salad or duck terrine. Lucky guests can then choose potato gnocchi, Scottish salmon or roaster pork loin. Lastly, diners can indulge in pavlova, chocolate cake or ice cream and sorbets. This upscale Houston favorite will give you an unforgettable experience!
NAVY BLUE
This coastal vibe hot spot is a refreshing spot for H-town, and their restaurant weeks menu does not disappoint. Start with a caesar salad, tomato gazpacho or chilled shrimp and then choose from a grouper sandwich, branzino, or tagliatelle. End the $55 evening with carrot cake, chocolate coulant or ice cream and sorbets.
Norigami loves to give its diners a true experience, and your $39 restaurant weeks one will start with edamame and crudo. The first course options are steamed edamame, garlic edamame or spicy edamame. The second course options include madai crudo, salmon crudo or hamachi crudo. Third course is spicy salmon, bluefin or spicy scallops. Enjoy!
The crudo continues at Late August! Their $55 dinner menu includes starting with crudo, a 1913 salad or gumbo. The main course options are chile relleno, A-1 basted strip loin, LA BBQ seafood or a 1/2 rack of ribs. Lastly, choose between the navajo donuts, rice pudding brulee, or abuelita chocolate mousse.