Houston Restaurant Weeks is a foodie tradition that Houstonians look forward to every summer. For one month, you can dine at some of your favorite restaurants (or ones you’ve longed to try) at a discounted price all while helping raise money for the Houston Food Bank. So, which restaurants should you plan to visit and which ones can you save for another time? I’m breaking it down for you below 🍽️
Definitely Visit Le Jardiner
Located inside the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Le Jardinier is a popular choice for Restaurant Weeks, so book your reservation now! And why is that? Well, you can enjoy a luxury French restaurant for a complete steal! Since dinner is extra popular, you might want to try booking a table for their $25 lunch or brunch. Anything you order is going to be delicious, but some of the menu items that stand out are the Scottish salmon, filet mignon & eggs, and the peach jasmine tart.
Visit Lucille’s For a Delicious Lunch
If you haven’t been to Lucille’s, a Black-owned Southern restaurant in the Museum District, then now is your time to book a visit! My recommendation is to go for lunch because you’re going to get the most bang for your buck. Their $25 three-course lunch includes some of their most acclaimed dishes like the yardbird, oxtail philly, and fried green tomatoes. If you can’t do a weekday lunch, then book a table for their can’t miss weekend brunch! My tip: Sit on the patio and jam to the live music 🎵
Time To Try Bar Bludorn in Spring Branch
Have you wanted to try this extra Texas restaurant by acclaimed chef Aaron Bludorn? Bar Bludorn is serving a $55 three-course dinner with some delicious options like their pork loin, branzino, and blueberry cake for dessert. This restaurant can usually get pricey, so you’ll leave full and satisfied because you’re sticking to your budget!
Skip The Chains and Try Something New
Okay, don’t get me wrong, but I love our Houston chain restaurants like Saltgrass Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille. But I recommend skipping them during Houston Restaurant Weeks because those restaurants already offer great deals year-round and will always be there waiting for you! Need one last rec to hold you over? Barbacana, a cute new downtown restaurant, is participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks for the first time. I’m eyeing the TX Wagyu Carpaccio and the s’mores ice cream sandwich.
