All week long
Valentine’s Day Sweets
Looking for the sweetest Valentine’s Day treats in Houston? Our 2026 Valentine’s Day Sweets guide has you covered, from heart-shaped cakes at Badolina Bakery to the strawberry-and-white-chocolate Sweetheart Shake at Buttermilk Baby, plus handcrafted chocolates from Cacao & Cardamom and festive cookies and cupcakes at Dessert Gallery and Common Bond.
Friday, February 13
Mahjong Luncheon at Lazy Lane
Lazy Lane, 923 Wakefield, is hosting a relaxed Mahjong luncheon at 11 a.m., complete with welcome bubbles, cheese and charcuterie and small bites designed for lingering and social play. Tickets are $25 and available via OpenTable.
Galentine’s Ladies’ Night at Best Regards
Grab your gal pals for Galentine’s Day at Best Regards, 222 West 11th, where ladies get the first drink free from 5 to 10 p.m.The night also features a Shred Your Ex station and Girl Dinner specials, including bottomless fries, a martini, chicken salad, and the signature Birria Crunchwrap Supreme.
Valentine’s Weekend Dining
Love is on the menu this Valentine’s Day as Houston restaurants gear up for a weekend filled with romance and decadence. Our 2026 Valentine’s Day Dining guide highlights the best spots across the city, from prix-fixe meals and caviar experiences to festive fajitas and cozy date-night options.
Mardi Gras
Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration, Mardi Gras Galveston, takes over Galveston with 20+ parades, live music, balcony parties, and over 3 million beads thrown, as Downtown and Seawall Boulevard come alive with food, drinks and revelry. The fun runs this weekend and on Fat Tuesday, February 17.
Down at Hotel Lucine, The Fancy, 1002 Seawall, offers a Mardi Gras menu featuring specials like King Cake Kolaches, Boudin Balls, Shrimp & Grits and a Hurricane cocktail; plus to-go drinks. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged through OpenTable.
Sunday, February 15
Eat Drink HTX Kick-Off
Eat Drink HTX – the more casual, sister event to Houston Restaurant Weeks – returns February 15–28, giving Houstonians a way to dine out while supporting supporting the Houston Food Bank. Developed for casual and fast-casual restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and food trucks, the charitable dining event features $15 and $25 prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner, with participating locations including Kriti Kitchen, Murray’s Pizza & Wine, Kokoro, Pizzana, Los Tios and more.
Galentine’s Brunch at Brasserie 19
Brasserie 19, 1962 West Gray, hosts a Galentine’s Day Brunch from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress in Chalet Chic as DJ GFunk spins throughout the afternoon. Expect bubbles, food specials, and specialty cocktails from Ketel One, Baileys, and Seedlip, along with large-format brunch bottles designed for sharing.
All month long
Black History Month Cookies at Dandelion Café
This February, Dandelion Café, 611 West 22nd, 6100 Main, is honoring Black History Month by donating $1 from every Black History Month cookie sold to the BE Impactful Foundation, which supports underserved communities. Guests can celebrate the month and give back with every cookie purchased.
Yiddish Cooking Month at Kenny & Ziggy’s
Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak, is celebrating Yiddish Cooking Month throughout February with a $45 three-course prix-fixe menu available for dine-in lunch and dinner. Get classic Eastern European deli dishes, from chopped liver, gefilte fish, and pelmeni soup to pastrami-stuffed chicken, old-fashioned cholent, and a selection of rugelach, babka, and New York cheesecake. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA, which preserves Yiddish language and literature.
New and ongoing specials
Daily Cocktail and Bite Menu at Bar Doko
Autry Park hotspot Bar Doko, 3737 Cogdell, has launched a new cocktail and small-plate menu. Highlights include the Tora no Michi with foie gras peanut butter, the apple-cinnamon Kintsugi no Yoru, and dessert-inspired Kakigori, alongside elevated snacks like Masu Masu Crudo, Tuna Tostada, and A5 Wagyu Toast. The menu is available nightly, Thursday–Saturday.
The Big Parma Special at Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Hopdoddy has brought back the Big Parma Burger of the Month after popular demand. The burger features a grilled chicken parm patty with Pomodoro sauce, melted mozzarella, and basil pesto mayo. For a spicier option, try the Hot Parma, with a crispy chicken parm patty dipped in chili oil. The special is available now and runs through March 3.