Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:
Fish Fridays: Where to Eat During Lent This Year
Friday
Looking for the best Fish Friday specials in Houston this Lent? Houston restaurants are serving up incredible deals, from crispy fried fish sandwiches and freshly grilled Gulf catches to vegetarian plates and more. Find it all in our 2025 Lenten Season Dining Guide.
Annual Irish Crawfish and Shrimp Festival at Griff’s
Saturday, noon to 10 p.m.
3416 Roseland
After closing due to severe fire damage, one of Houston’s oldest pubs is back, and as is tradition, it’s bringing the St. Patty’s Day shenanigans full blast. Kicking off this Saturday, the annual Irish Crawfish and Shrimp Festival features live music from the Zydeco Bulls and Spin City, a huge tent, cold beer and drinks, fiery crawfish and shrimp and food trucks.
Luck o’ the Irish Brunch at B.B. Lemon
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1809 Washington
B.B. Lemon invites guests to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish at a St. Patrick’s Day Brunch, with American classics plus an Irish special of Corned Beef and Cabbage, green beer and specialty drinks like Irish Espresso Martinis and Green Tea Shots complete with a keepsake shot glass necklace. Entertainment will include a DJ, photo booth, cocktail garnish station, leprechaun sightings, swag and giveaways.
Houston’s St. Paddy’s Day Festival at Post Houston
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
401 Franklin
Post is getting into the Irish pirit with a day full of games, food, drinks, Irish performances, shopping, and fun at its St. Paddy’s Day Festival. The all-ages fun goes from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with highlights including a curated market in the Atrium from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Irish folk dancing on the Skylawn from 1 to 1:30 p.m., a U2 Tribute Band Rooftop Concert on the Rooftop from 6 to 8 p.m. Hit the food court for all-day food and drink.
Midtown Wine Fest at Guadalupe Plaza Park
Sunday, 2 to 7 p.m.
2311 Runnels
Hit this wine fest to sip and sample from over 40 amazing wines alongside access to local bites, live music, photo booths and an art gallery, and wine and food pairing education. The event is 21+ and chairs and blankets are allowed. Tickets are $30.
