Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, bringing a full blast of BBQs, patio parties, patriotic cocktails and fireworks-viewing feasts across the city. Here\u2019s where to eat, drink and have an all-American good time across Houston this July 4 weekend.<\/p>\n
Brennan\u2019s<\/b><\/a>, 3300 Smith<\/b><\/p>\n Brennan\u2019s celebrates America\u2019s 250th birthday with an All-American Bluegrass Brunch on Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect live bluegrass, brunch favorites like chicken fried steak and eggs and shrimp and grits, plus $2.50 mimosas, Bloody Marys and Miller Lite pints. Reservations are encouraged.\u00a0<\/p>\n Christian\u2019s Tailgate<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations<\/b><\/p>\n All-day Fourth of July specials roll across Christian\u2019s Tailgate locations, including $7 USA-themed \u2018ritas, $7 nachos and $20 beer buckets. A straightforward neighborhood hang for burgers, drinks and game-day-style energy.<\/p>\n Dessert Gallery<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations<\/b><\/p>\n Dessert Gallery is celebrating the Fourth of July with hand-decorated butter cookies, classic American layer cakes and red, white and blue-themed desserts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Duck N Bao<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations<\/b><\/p>\n A Dance of Fire and Ice brings the holiday spirit to Duck N Bao, a frozen cocktail with vodka, Blue Cura\u00e7ao, Cointreau, grenadine and soda water.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Finn<\/b><\/a>, 712 Main\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The Finn is throwing a Fourth of July Cookout Patio Party from 3 to 6 p.m., featuring beer from Michelob Ultra and Stella Artois, Korean-style hot dogs from Nyam Nyam and a holiday soundtrack from DJ Mike Bondz. It\u2019s an easy downtown stop for drinks, bites and Independence Day festivities.<\/p>\n FORME<\/b><\/a>, 5501 LaBranch<\/b><\/p>\n Liberty & Lux takes over FORME on Saturday, July 4 at 6 p.m., turning the 12th-floor pool deck into a fireworks-viewing party with open bar, passed bites from Lucille\u2019s 1913<\/b>, live music and DJ sets. Tickets<\/a> range from $125 to $5,000, , with proceeds supporting Street Art for Mankind\u2019s public art initiative.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fuzzy\u2019s Taco Shop<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations<\/b><\/p>\n The Firework Marg returns through July 5, a frozen margarita layered with strawberry and blue cura\u00e7ao in Casamigos Blanco tequila and finished with a red, white and blue ice pop.<\/p>\n Hugo\u2019s<\/b><\/a>, 1600 Westheimer\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Brunch, dinner and a patriotic margarita lineup are all on deck at Hugo\u2019s this Fourth of July. The restaurant will run brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. before closing early for the holiday, with $10 red, white and blue margaritas including Jamaica, El Coco and Azul variations.<\/p>\n Hungry\u2019s<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>2356 Rice, 14714 Memorial, 5750 Woodway<\/b><\/p>\n Hungry\u2019s and its sister concepts will keep regular hours on the Fourth, pairing the weekend with a Red, White & Blue-berry Mimosa Flight and a coconut-kissed 1776 Margarita at NextDoor Bar & Lounge<\/b>.<\/p>\n Jethro\u2019s Cocktail Lounge<\/b><\/a>, 95 Tuam\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Jethro\u2019s is keeping it casual with all-day specials: $7 smashburgers and fries, $10 wings, $20 beer or seltzer buckets and $6 Green Tea and White Tea shots.<\/p>\n Lankford\u2019s The Woodlands<\/b><\/a>, 24 Waterway<\/b><\/p>\n A $17.76 burger, fries and beer combo anchors the holiday lineup, alongside a Red, White and Blue Burger stacked with roasted red peppers, onions, ranch and blue cheese crumbles.\u00a0<\/p>\n Little Woodrow\u2019s<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Select locations are offering Hot American Sliders (2 for $12) for a limited time, featuring smashed RC Ranch Wagyu with bacon, jalape\u00f1os, onion, American cheese, pickles and burger sauce, served with fries. Also on the menu is the Electric Cherry Limeade ($12), a Shiner Vodka cocktail with lime syrup and black cherry pur\u00e9e, topped with Sprite, fresh lime and a cherry, available through September 6.<\/p>\n Local Table<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations<\/b><\/p>\n Local Table and its sister concepts stay open regular hours with Star Spangled Sangria in rotation all weekend and the 1776 Margarita across the group.\u00a0<\/p>\n Long Weekend<\/b><\/a>, 2044 East TC Jester<\/b><\/p>\n The July 4 Backyard BBQ starts at 11 a.m. with live music, a dunk tank and family-friendly activities. Expect BBQ plates, hot dogs and casual bites, plus frozen patriotic cocktails, whiskey pours, $1 off domestic beers and Jell-O shots.\u00a0<\/p>\n Molina\u2019s Cantina<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations<\/b><\/p>\n A Fourth of July fajita special serves two for $34.95 all day, with skirt steak and marinated chicken breast available dine-in before locations close early at 5 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nothing Bundt Cakes<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations<\/b><\/p>\n Holiday-themed treats include a Patriotic Decorated Cake, Fireworks and Freedom Bundtini toppers and returning S\u2019mores Made With HERSHEY\u2019S through July 19, plus 250 bonus points for rewards members July 3\u20135.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House<\/b><\/a>, 113 6th<\/b> Savoir<\/b><\/a>, 1344 Yale<\/b><\/p>\n Grill, Chill and Celebrate runs July 3\u20135 starting at 3 p.m. daily with a patio grill menu of ribs, burgers, wings and loaded sides, plus drink specials and extended evening hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n Shipley Donuts<\/b><\/a>, multiple locations\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Shipley Donuts is celebrating through July 5 with limited-edition Fourth of July doughnuts, featuring its classic yeast dough frosted in red, white and blue icing and topped with festive sprinkles \u2013 available individually or in a Patriotic Pack by the half dozen or dozen while supplies last.<\/p>\n
<\/b>The annual Patriotic Party kicks off at 5 p.m. Expect live music, carnival games, face painting, performers, drink specials and a fireworks show over the water to cap off the evening.<\/p>\n