Foodies, clear your schedules: Houston Restaurant Weeks is back! From August 1 through September 7, 2026, Space City’s most anticipated food event offers an entire month of unbeatable multi-course deals from top local spots.
Founded in 2003 by the late Cleverley Stone, Houston Restaurant Weeks has evolved from a simple one-week promotion into a massive, citywide tradition. It serves as a welcome economic driver for hundreds of restaurants during the summer slump while making a profound charitable impact. Through its partnership with the Houston Food Bank, the initiative has raised over $22–23 million dollars—funding more than 66–70+ million meals in 20 years.
More than 350 Houston restaurants are teaming up for the city’s biggest summer food festival. Participating spots will offer multi-course, fixed-price menus for dine-in or takeout—priced at $25 for brunch, $25 for lunch, and $39 or $55 for dinner. It’s the ultimate win-win: you get an incredible meal at a great price, and every order helps fund roughly 3 to 15 meals for neighbors in need.
For the best deals on Houston Restaurant Week 2026, take a look below:
Le Jardinier
The Houston Michelin-Starred Le Jardinier is offering exclusive prix-fixe menus crafted by Executive Chef Felipe Botero and Pastry Chef Tiffani Gkaris, featuring brunch and lunch starting at $25, and a dinner menu for $55.
Seasonal starers include a chilled corn velouté with cream cheese and curry oil, or whipped burrata accented by stone fruits and pecan gremolata.
For the main course, guests can choose from enticing options like delicate branzino served with zucchini noodles or a rich beef filet mignon topped with a decadent béarnaise sauce. Diners visiting during the weekend can enjoy special brunch exclusives, including filet mignon and eggs or a creamy avocado spaghetti.
To conclude the meal, the menu features exquisite dessert choices like a fragrant peach tart jasmine and a pistachio cherry mille-feuille paired with cherry compote.
Doko
Doko is bringing its elevated, contemporary Japanese cuisine to Houston Restaurant Weeks with two standout multi-course menus. For $25, the three-course lunch pairs vibrant starters with signature maki rolls and hearty donburi options. The $55 four-course dinner steps it up with delicate crudos, specialty rolls, entrées like steamed suzuki or gyudon, and decadent house-made desserts including ube tres leches and strawberry mochi.
Zanti Cucina Italiana
Indulge in elevated Italian classics as Zanti Cucina Italiana joins Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026 with curated $25 brunch, $25 lunch, and $55 dinner menus. Guests can savor fan favorites—from crispy Arancini and Cacio & Pepe Salad to rich Tagliatelle Bolognese and Chicken Parmigiana—alongside prime steaks, seafood, and house-made desserts like hazelnut cake and gelato.
Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood
Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood is rolling out dedicated lunch and three-course dinner menus for Houston Restaurant Weeks. Midday options feature starters like prime meatballs or shrimp scampi, followed by hearty mains ranging from beef tenderloin tips to chicken Parmesan.
The evening menu leans heavily into classic surf and turf. Start with French onion soup or beef short ribs before moving on to main courses like a 12-ounce prime rib, a 6-ounce filet mignon, or grilled Gulf red snapper. Both menus round out with a choice of house-made desserts, including key lime pie, strawberry cheesecake, and crème brûlée.
Marvino’s Italian Steakhouse
Marvino’s Italian Steakhouse will offer special lunch and dinner menus for Houston Restaurant Weeks. The midday lineup includes starters like beef carpaccio and Rockefeller oysters, followed by mains like a Tuscan filet, creamy pesto salmon, or short rib Bolognese.
The three-course evening menu steps things up with appetizers like crab cakes and lobster bisque. For the main course, choose between an American Wagyu New York strip, Akaushi lasagna, or linguine pescatore, all finished with desserts like tiramisu and New York cheesecake.
The Chef’s Table
Celebrate Houston Restaurant Weeks at River Oaks’ newest dining destination, The Chef’s Table. Chef Paul Friedman brings his distinctive South African flavors to the table with a $25 daily lunch (featuring Durban Chicken and Wild-Caught Kingklip) and a $55 dinner highlighting rich classics like Vleis Pastei, Steak Diane, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Guests can also upgrade their meal with exclusive chef selections, including Ostrich Filet and Beef Wellington.
Himari
Dive into elevated Japanese flavors with Himari’s $39 four-course HRW dinner. The journey starts with vibrant signature crudos before moving into warm appetizers like kinoko butter mushrooms. For the main event, choose between specialty rolls or bold dishes like the Wagyu Pitchfork, then round out the evening with mochi ice cream or rich chocolate truffle cake.
Kokoro Handroll Bar
Head to The Woodlands for a taste of Kokoro Handroll Bar’s contemporary Japanese cuisine during Houston Restaurant Weeks. Featuring ultra-fresh seafood and pristine technique, Kokoro offers both a $25 lunch and $55 dinner. Guests can build their ideal three-course experience around vibrant crudos, delicate nigiri, and the spot’s famous made-to-order handrolls.
Aiko
Aiko’s is offering elevated Japanese cuisine at its most affordable pricing during Houston Restaurant Weeks. The $25 lunch offers a satisfying three-course meal featuring vibrant crudo and custom handrolls.
For $55, the four-course dinner expands the experience with a four-piece crudo course, signature handrolls, and rich mains like chirashi, sashimi, or nigiri—with luxury add-ons like truffle, caviar, and uni available to take your meal to the next level.
BCN Taste & Tradition
A Michelin Star concept, BCN Taste & Tradition offers a $55 three-course dinner highlighting authentic Spanish cuisine. Starters feature cherry gazpacho, patatas bravas, garlic shrimp, octopus, and Ibérico ham. Traditional mains include black ink Bomba rice with branzino, lobster fideuá, suckling Ibérico pig, lamb chops, and filet mignon. The meal concludes with elegant desserts like Tarta de Santiago almond cake, Catalán vanilla brûlée, or chocolate cake.
