Memorial Day weekend is basically Houston’s unofficial kickoff to summer, and restaurants across the city are going all in with crawfish boils, frozen cocktails, brunch spreads, patio parties and all-day margarita specials. Whether you’re looking for a low-key brunch or a reason to drink something frozen before noon, here’s where to celebrate all weekend long.
BB’s Tex Orleans, multiple locations
BB’s Tex-Orleans is going big on crawfish all Memorial Day weekend with its 5 Pound Mound special, offering five pounds of crawfish with corn and potatoes for $35 alongside $5 frozen cocktails from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. Diners can choose from the restaurant’s signature Tex-Orleans Way, Bayou Style or Citrus Garlic boil seasonings, then cool off with frozen drinks like the Texas Twister, Mango Chamoy margarita or Orange Crush City daiquiri. Specials are dine-in only, available all day while supplies last.
Christian’s Tailgate, multiple locations
Get Memorial Day drink specials all day with $20 domestic beer buckets and $7 Bomb Pop frozen margaritas at all Houston-area locations.
Duck N Bao, multiple locations
Duck N Bao is offering half-priced cocktails all day on Memorial Day, excluding happy hour periods. Pair dim sum and dumplings with colorful drinks like the Kung Fu Panda with Sichuan baijiu and ginger beer, or the smoky Dragon’s Breath with bourbon, St-Germain and orange.
Haywire, multiple locations
Enjoy a Hill Country-style Memorial Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hongdae 33, 9889 Bellaire
Memorial Day guests can enjoy half-priced cocktails all day outside of happy hour.
Hungry’s, multiple locations
Hungry’s is extending happy hour all Memorial Day weekend from 3 to 6 p.m. with discounted cocktails, Texas draft beers and wine by the glass. On Memorial Day, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge, 95 Tuam
Jethro’s is throwing a Memorial Day weekend Sunday Service day party in Montrose with specialty cocktails, beer buckets, crawfish, live DJs and a smashburger-and-fries combo for $7 until 7 p.m.
Kolache Shoppe, 3945 Richmond, 10321 Katy Freeway
In honor of Memorial Day, guests with a valid military ID can receive 20 percent off on Memorial Day at its Greenway and Memorial locations. The discount applies to sweet and savory kolaches, coffee and other menu favorites including ranchero, brisket, egg and cheese, peach and apple varieties. The Heights and Pearland locations will remain closed on Mondays.
Local Table, multiple locations
Local Table is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with Friday happy hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m. including discounted bar bites, beer, wine, wells and $7 frosé. Families can also take advantage of Kids Eat Free on Memorial Day with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Mexican Sugar, 3505 West Dallas
Mexican Sugar is hosting a Memorial Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 25, offering a laid-back way to ease into the holiday with Latin-inspired brunch dishes and cocktails.
Molina’s Cantina, multiple locations
Kick off Memorial Day weekend early at Molina’s Cantina, which is celebrating National Paloma Day on Friday, May 22 with $1 off palomas at all locations. Then keep party going from Saturday through Monday with $8.50 Molina’s Margaritas all day, available frozen or on the rocks, also available to-go by the half gallon for $35 or full gallon for $70 for backyard cookouts and off-site fiestas.
Picos Restaurant, 3601 Kirby
Picos is running Memorial Day weekend specials Friday through Monday including $10 house shaker margaritas and $12 burgers and hot dogs. Taco Fest offerings continue all weekend with traditional and specialty tacos, Sunday features the restaurant’s brunch buffet, and Monday offers an à la carte breakfast menu plus all-day Margarita Monday happy hour specials with frozen cocktails like the Frozen Mango Chamoyada and Fire & Ice.
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th
The San Leon seafood house is opening on its normally closed Monday for a Memorial Day party from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Expect Gulf Coast fare alongside family-friendly carnival-style festivities and live music throughout the day, with walk-ins welcome and reservations encouraged.
Seven Sushi & Robata, 9889 Bellaire
Seven Sushi is serving half-priced cocktails all day on Memorial Day, excluding happy hour times. Guests can sip drinks like the Japanese Sunrise with rum and sake and the citrusy Kimono Racer with gin and yuzu.
Sixty Vines, multiple locations
Sixty Vines is hosting a three-day Memorial Day weekend brunch from Saturday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring shared plates, fresh brunch dishes and new seasonal cocktails. Highlights include the Frozen Espresso Martini, Champagne Margarita and the Greenhouse Spritz made with prosecco, St-Germain, celery basil syrup and lime.
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, 6401 Woodway; 1140 Eldridge Pkwy
Guests can order an off-menu South Texas Memorial Day parrillada package on Monday, May 25, built to feed four for $105 plus tax. The family-style spread includes mesquite-grilled chicken and beef fajitas, mesquite-roasted quail, jumbo shrimp, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheddar cheese and tortillas. Margaritas to-go are also available in 20-ounce, 32-ounce and gallon sizes, with order ahead recommended.
The Union Kitchen, multiple locations
On Memorial Day, all Houston-area locations offer guests a dine-in buy-one-get-one entrée special. Just mention the special or show the restaurant’s online promotion can receive a second entrée of equal or lesser value free, with the offer limited to one per table.
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, multiple locations
Whiskey Cake is extending brunch hours for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
