Unofficial summer kickoff Memorial Day Weekend is around the corner (Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27); and a whole bunch of Houston restaurants and bars are celebrating with weekend and holiday specials. From military discounts in honor of fallen heroes to Monday brunch, burgers and beer buckets, here’s where to eat, drink and celebrate in Houston this Memorial Day.
93′ Til,1601 West Main
On Sunday, May 26 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., 93′ Til is hosting a Block Party with special bites from Boo’s Burgers and Meat Mafia HTX. There will also be sounds by Kayillah, a record sale and clothing sale featuring local brands, and drink specials.
The Audrey Restaurant, 9595 Six Pines
The Audrey Hepburn-themed restaurant will be open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 through Memorial Day, May 27. Dine on Honey Butter French Toast with battered bread pudding, local honey, and fresh berries; Breakfast at Tiffany’s with two eggs any style, two bacon, two sausage, toast, jam, butter, parmesan grits or potatoes; and Crabcado Toast with colossal lump crab and mashed avocado.
Backstreet Cafe, 1103 South Shepherd
Backstreet’s open on Memorial Day serving its fan-favorite brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant will be closed for dinner service.
Badolina Bakery, 5555 Morningside
Badolina Bakery is rolling out gelatos and sorbets, launching this Memorial Day weekend. Flavors including Vanilla and Matcha gelatos and Passion Fruit sorbet priced at $4 for small and $6 for large.
Christian’s Tailgate, multiple locations
Memorial Day brings $20 domestic buckets, $5 bomb pop frozen margaritas and $2 hotdogs all day.
Daily Gather, 800 Sorella
Daily Gather honors veterans, active military members, first responders, police and fire personnel every day with 20 percent off their purchase with valid I.D. The restaurant will be serving a special Monday brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by the usual social hour (2 to 5:30 p.m.) and dinner service.
Dish Society, multiple
In addition to the all-day café’s daily 20 percent discount for all military veterans, active military members, first responders, police and fire personnel (with valid ID), Dish Society will honor the national day of remembrance by hosting a Monday brunch from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at all locations. Monday specials also include $15 bottles of wine.
FM Kitchen & Bar, 1112 Shepherd
The patio bar and kitchen is extending its weekend brunch service to Memorial Day Monday, rocking eats from chilaquiles to banana foster french toast, plus $5 beers, $7 frozen cocktails and all-day happy hour.
Hamsa, 5555 Morningside
On Memorial Day weekend, Hamsas is launching alcoholic and non-alcoholic snoballs, created tableside. The restaurant is also offering two specialty hummus flavors from now until Labor Day — Onion Garlic Jam Hummus and Spicy Octopus Hummus.
Heights & Co., 1343 Yale
The buzzy patio bar will be offering Memorial Day brunch, with features from steak and eggs to brunch burgers and cocktails to beat the summer heat.
Home Run Dugout, 1220 Grand West Boulevard
Kick off the weekend with live music from the Outsiders on Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight. On Sunday, May 26, watch the excitement unfold as Home Run Dugout hosts its first wiener dog races, with $1 hot dogs all day long.
Hungry’s, 2356 Rice, 4714 Memorial
On Memorial Day, Hungry’s launches its Kids Eat Free offer, available all day Monday indefinitely with the purchase of an adult entree.
Kolache Shoppe, 3945 Richmond
Customers who display a valid military I.D. will receive 20 percent off any purchase of sweet or savory kolaches, coffee and more at the Greenway Plaza location only.
Lagoonfest Texas, 12600 Crystal View
The Texas City lagoon, restaurant, bar and entertainment venue is hosting a jam-packed Memorial Day Music Fest from Sunday, May 26 to Monday, May 27. Party to live country stars, work up a sweat on the paddleboard or giant aquatic obstacle course, cool off in the lagoon, and grab food and drink from Lagoonfest food trucks and the waterside Blue Lagoon Bar and Grill Lago Mar.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, 4224 San Felipe, 963 Bunker Hill
Enjoy brunch from Saturday, May 25 thru Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, offered all weekend long from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with features from “Souffle” Pancakes with warm maple syrup to the Liberty Liberty Roll with toasted brioche, truffle tarro chips and drawn butter.
Maine-ly Sandwiches, 2313 Edwards
Maine-ly Sandwiches is offering a buy-one-get-one-half-off burgers and hot dogs special all day on Memorial Day.
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th
Usually closed Mondays, Pier 6 will open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to welcome service members and their families, as well as anyone seeking seafood and sunshine, for family-friendly carnival-inspired festivities. Expect a bounce castle, face painter, popcorn machine and snow cones, patriotic decorations and live music during the day, with drink specials on Blue Chair Bay Rum and El Jimador Tequila, including $4 Ocean Water and House Margaritas. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are encouraged.
PKL Social, 1112 South Shepherd
The buzzy pickleball bar and kitchen will have weekend drink specials and giveaways, plus a MDW Pickle Pong Tournament (entry is $20 per team with a free drink included) on Saturday, May 25.
Rado Market, 2310 Elgin
The Rado Market will host a special Memorial Day Weekend Pop-Up Market on Saturday, May 25 from noon to 4 p.m. and highlighting vendors around the community. Expect food specials from Rado Market, DJ, beer, and mimosas, plus vendors including Slate Skin, The Lady Painting, I Love 3rd Ward, Bodine Clean, Ambrosia & Nectar Candles and more.
Sixty Vines, multiple locations
Escape to wine brought with a vineyard-inspired brunch on Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offerings include Orange Morning Bread, Egg White & Goat Cheese Frittata and Avocado Eggs Benedict, plus a BYO Mimosa Bar featuring seasonal fruits and juices.
State Fare Kitchen + Bar, 947 Gessner,15930 City Walk, 1900 Hughes Landing
Throughout Memorial Day weekend May 25-27, State Fare Kitchen + Bar will be offering brunch from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all three Houston-area locations. Dine on fried green tomatoes, crab cakes with poached eggs and hot sauce hollandaise, and more.
Traveler’s Table, 520 Westheimer
Guests can enjoy a variety of dinner specials on Memorial Day, including the Watermelon Sugar High vodka lemonade, Nashville hot fried chicken, bone-in double cut pork chop and chocolate sticky toffee pudding.
URBE, 1101 Uptown Park
URBE will be open all day, serving brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (counter-service) and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. (table service).
The Warwick, 5888 Westheimer
The Warwick is celebrating its second anniversary with weekend-long fun, kicking off on Friday, May 25 as the restaurant transforms into a Hawaiin luau complete with a DJ and dancers, cocktails, roasted pig and Hawaiian ribeye, photobooth and more. On Saturday, diners can enjoy welcome drinks, a chef’s table experience and live music; and on Sunday, brunch runs from noon to 3 p.m. featuring complimentary welcome drinks, new brunch items, an ice sculpture and the sounds of a live percussionist and DJ experience.
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, multiple locations
Enjoy Memorial Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. , with a “Build Your Own Bloody Mary” bar, Mimosa Flights and brunch selections like Lemon Blueberry French Toast and Wagyu Wake Up Hash.
Zanti Cucina Italiana,1958 Wets Gray
This Memorial Day weekend, Zanti Cucina Italiana will honor the brave individuals who have served our country with a special discount, offering veterans 50 percent off their meals (individuals only).
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024.
