Houston food & drink specials for September 2025: brunches, events, and limited-time menus

Ocean Palace is honoring National Lobster Day with a mouthwatering lineup of specialty dishes. (Ocean Palace)

Houston restaurants are rolling out anniversary specials, charity menus, and creative new dishes this September. Here’s a look at some of the deals and events around town.

Traveler’s Table September specials

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Celebrate Beyonce’s birthday with three SirDavis-inspired brunch cocktails: Texas Tea Shot ($12), Texas Buckin’ ($18), and Passionate BeyBey ($19). Also, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, try the Sky High September menu—an amuse-bouche plus two courses for $45, with $3 from each menu donated to Sky High for Kids.

Menu highlights include Watermelon & Avocado Salad, Salmon Tartare Bites, Butter Chicken, Nigerian Suya Skewers, and Adobo Snapper. Located at 520 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006


KA Sushi 10-year anniversary special

When: Now–Sept. 20

Celebrate KA Sushi’s 10th anniversary with a special $10 menu! Enjoy items like Basil Tuna Maki, Yellow Rose Maki, Hama Midori Maki, Smokey Tempura Maki, Negi-Toro Maki, Captain Crunch Maki, Otoro Crispy Rice, 3pc Sake Flight, 3pc White Fish Flight, and all house cocktails for just $10 each. Located at 1901 N Shepherd Dr #1, Houston, TX 77008.


PKL Social September events

PKL Social is hosting a series of exciting events this month at 1112 Shepherd Dr, Houston. On Sept. 19, enjoy Tailgating Bingo Night at 7 p.m., featuring football-themed prizes like tickets, coolers, and speakers, along with $7 seltzers and half-off ranch waters and frozens. On Sept. 24, join the Sunset Sweat Social, a wellness event that combines fitness and fun with sculpt sessions, wellness shots, cold towel stations, mocktails, girl dinners, and open play on the pickleball courts and golf simulators. Finally, from Sept. 26–28, cheer on Team USA during the PKL Ryder Cup Watch & Play Weekend, with closest-to-the-pin and longest-drive contests and drink specials including $8 PKL Transfusions, $10 Tito’s House Bloody Marys and Micheladas, and $22 Miller Lite and Coors Light “Caddie Buckets.”


Chapman & Kirby Drag Brunch

When: Saturday, Sept. 21

Enjoy the monthly Queen Brunch with The September Edition, magazine- and runway-inspired. Tickets are $35 per person and include the show and brunch buffet. Craft cocktails, mimosa flights, and bottle service are also available. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., and the show begins at 12:30 p.m. Reserve seats on RESY.

Located at 2118 Lamar St #100, Houston, TX 77003


National Quesadilla Day at El Pollo Loco

When: Sept. 25

Loco Rewards Members can get Buy One, Get One Free a la carte quesadillas in Salsa Verde or Creamy Chipotle. Available in-store, online, or through the app at Texas locations. Offer valid once per member; same-day sign-ups are eligible.


Aya Sushi Anniversary Omakase

When: Now through Sept. 30

Celebrate Aya Sushi’s anniversary with their Anniversary Omakase, an 18-course selection of the year’s favorite dishes for $135 per person. Experience the best flavors from all four seasons in a modern, sophisticated setting.

Chef Yoshi Katsuyama draws on connections to Japanese fish markets to create a standout seasonal menu, perfectly paired with Aya’s curated bar program and wine list. Located at 5407 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401


The Waffle Bus September specials

When: Now through the end of September

Treat yourself to Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Waffle for $8.88 or the Fruity Pebble Waffle for $7.77 at any of The Waffle Bus’s three Houston locations. Don’t miss these limited-time sweet treats, and be sure to check out their newest location in Cypress!


Ocean Palace National Lobster Day specials

When: Thursday, Sept. 25

Celebrate National Lobster Day with specialty dishes like Fried Lobster in Black Pepper Butter and Lobster with Ginger and Scallions, along with other lobster creations. Ocean Palace is located at 11215 Bellaire Blvd in Houston’s Chinatown.


Botonica Tarot & Tini Tuesdays

When: Every Tuesday starting at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a featured martini menu with a complimentary tarot reading with purchase, plus get the second martini half off. Also available are $1 East Coast Oysters, $10 house classics and dirty martinis, and $10 house bubbles (one cocktail purchase per dozen oysters required). Botonica is located at 2031 Westcreek Ln in River Oaks.


Crawfish Cafe National Beignet Day

When: Now–Sept. 21

Celebrate National Beignet Day with signature sweet Beignets at Crawfish Cafe, with 100% of proceeds donated to Friends of County Pets to support homeless animals in Harris County. Locations include Heights, Cypress, Pearland, and The Woodlands.


Gaspachos at Levy Park

When: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 4:30 p.m.; daily Happy Hour 4:30–6 p.m.

Celebrate Children’s Bingo at 4:30 PM on September 25, complemented by Gaspachos’ refreshing daily Happy Hour.

Enjoy drinks up to half price, including $7 frozen margaritas and mojitos, $6 food bites and beers, $14 margarita flights, and $19 beer or Topo Chico Seltzer Buckets. Gaspachos is located at 3801 Eastside St in Levy Park.



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