From festive shakes and smoky BBQ to patriotic cocktails and all-day parties, restaurants and bars across Houston are serving up special menus and celebrations for Independence Day.
Here’s a look at some of the Fourth of July offerings happening in the city:
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Buttermilk Baby (July 1–7)
Celebrate the holiday week with the American Dream Shake, a $9.99 apple pie-flavored treat drizzled with red, white, and blue chocolate and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. Pair it with the Uncle Samwich, a spicy buttermilk-marinated chicken sandwich layered with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and buffalo sauce. Through July 31, you can also try the Summer Berry Smash Sundae, made with yellow cake batter ice cream, strawberry purée, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream—a perfect way to cool off this summer.
Solarium (July 4)
Location: 820 Holman St, Houston
Houston’s newest racquet sports-inspired lounge in Midtown is hosting an all-day July 4 celebration from 10 a.m. to midnight. Expect a backyard-style menu with ribs, half chickens, and classic sides like mac and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw. With a lively lounge inside and a patio overlooking the courts, Solarium is a great spot to stop before or after watching fireworks.
The Original Ninfa’s (Navigation & Uptown)
Planning a party at home? Ninfa’s is making it easy with fiesta-ready Party Packs. Choose from fajitas for 10, crispy taco kits, tamale boxes, or their crowd-favorite Chips for Days Party Box. Add on items like Diablo Shrimp, beef picadillo empanadas, or a gallon of frozen Ninfaritas in fruity flavors like mango, guava, and passion fruit. Orders are available with 2 to 4 hours’ notice depending on the pack, and both Uptown and Navigation locations are open throughout the holiday week. More info at ninfas.com
Willie’s Grill & Icehouse (July 4–6)
Willie’s is getting patriotic with $3 Bomb Pop Ritas—a colorful frozen margarita topped with a red, white, and blue Bomb Pop popsicle—available all weekend long.
Find a location at williesgrillandicehouse.com
La Calle Tacos (Downtown & Bagby Park)
Celebrate Fourth of July the La Calle way with festive drink deals including $4.99 domestic beer, $5.99 frozen margaritas and tequila shots, and a five-beer bucket for $15.99. Both locations will be serving all weekend long.lacalletacos.com
Atlas Ultra Lounge (July 4)
Location: 2707 Fountain View Dr. | theatlashtx.com
Looking for nightlife? Atlas Ultra Lounge in the Galleria area is hosting “The World is Yours Fridays” with doors opening at 5 p.m. Specials include $5 frozen drinks, $0.99 wings, $3 tacos, $10 pizzas, and a six-shot Red, White & Blue Lemon Drop tray for $15. Bottle service and reserved tables are available.
The Sunrise House (July 1–5)
Location: 1830 W Alabama St | thesunrisehouse.com
Midtown’s Sunrise House is getting festive with USA-shaped waffles and colorful cocktails. The holiday drink menu includes the Fifty Stars (vodka, elderflower, prosecco), Berry Independence (tequila and cranberry), and Red, White & Boozy (bourbon, peach tea, mint). It’s a picture-perfect way to toast the long weekend.
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TAGO (July 4)
Location: 1120 Dennis St | tagohtx.com
Midtown’s newest Latin nightlife destination is hosting a post-fireworks party starting at 10 p.m. on July 4. DJ MUSUBI from Los Angeles will take over the turntables for a high-energy set. Expect sleek decor, modern cocktails, and good vibes at this Tulum-inspired hotspot.
Good God Nadine’s (July 4 weekend)
Location: 33 Waugh Dr | goodgodnadines.com
Heights locals are loving this new neighborhood spot serving up house-made sausages on Bread Man Baking Co. buns for just $7. Smashburgers are also just $7 during all-day happy hour, and the kitchen stays open until 11 p.m.