Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025: Cypress & Cy-Fair Favorites Join Citywide Dining Event to Fight Hunger
One of Greater Houston’s most beloved culinary traditions is back—and once again, several standout Cypress and Cy-Fair restaurants are joining the cause.
Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025 returns August 1 through Labor Day, September 1, offering locals 32 days of indulgent dining, with a philanthropic twist. This year’s campaign supports the Houston Food Bank during a time of increased demand and decreased funding, while also spotlighting hundreds of restaurants across the region, from the Inner Loop to the suburbs of Cypress, Katy, Sugar Land, and beyond.
Now in its 22nd year, the annual event was founded in 2003 by the late food media personality Cleverley Stone, who launched the initiative to help the restaurant industry during August—their slowest month of the year. Since then, the fundraiser has generated more than $22 million, equating to over 66 million meals for food-insecure Houstonians. Stone’s daughter, Katie Stone, now serves as President of The Cleverley Stone Foundation, which organizes the event each year.
“The purpose of Houston Restaurant Weeks since its inception has been to support the restaurant community,” said Katie Stone. “Over 22 years it has become a juggernaut of a fundraiser and a great opportunity for Houstonians to explore our vibrant food scene.”
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Cypress and Cy-Fair Restaurants Participating in 2025
The following five restaurants in the Cypress and Cy-Fair area are confirmed participants for 2025:
Sotos Cantina #2
11755 West Little York Road, Houston, TX 77041 (MAP)
Beloved for its bold Tex-Mex flavors and warm neighborhood vibe, Sotos Cantina will offer HRW specials ideal for families and casual nights out.
Salt and Sugar Gastro Bar
16010 West Road, Houston, TX 77095 (MAP)
A modern gastropub with globally inspired dishes, Salt and Sugar brings a trendy edge to the Cy-Fair food scene and a fresh option for HRW diners.
Saltgrass Steak House – Cypress
23952 Northwest Freeway, Cypress, TX 77429 (MAP)
Known for its hearty cuts and Texas-style hospitality, Saltgrass joins the fundraiser with a prix fixe menu perfect for steak lovers.
Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood
14315 Cypress Rose Hill Road, Houston, TX 77429 (MAP)
An upscale Cypress staple, Dario’s is a prime spot for date nights and fine dining, with HRW dinner options expected to draw strong interest.
Marvino’s Italian Steakhouse
24002 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77429 (MAP)
Marvino’s blends elegant Italian cuisine with premium steakhouse offerings, rounding out Cypress’s strong showing in this year’s lineup.
Each participating restaurant will offer prix fixe menus with built-in donations to the Houston Food Bank. Meal pricing and donations for 2025 are as follows:
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HRW Meal Price
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Donation Per Meal
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Meals Provided by
Houston Food Bank
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| Dinner – $55 | $5 | 15 meals |
| Dinner – $39 | $3 | 9 meals |
| Brunch – $25 | $1 | 3 meals |
| Lunch – $25 | $1 | 3 meals |
Diners can browse participating restaurants and their menus at houstonrestaurantweeks.com, with updates continuing until August 1
“The Houston Food Bank is so grateful to again be the beneficiary of Houston Restaurant Weeks,” said Brian Greene, President and CEO of the Houston Food Bank. “The funds raised by this event are more critical than ever, at a time when food banks are experiencing both funding cuts and increased need in the community. Thank you to Katie Stone and The Cleverley Stone Foundation for sustaining Cleverley’s legacy of dining out and doing good!”
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More Than a Meal: Supporting Families and the Local Economy
The event benefits more than just food-insecure families—it also supports restaurants still recovering from economic headwinds, including rising food costs. To help operators balance participation with profitability, the foundation has adjusted donation tiers this year—an approach also used during the COVID-era HRW campaigns.
“Houston Restaurant Weeks traffic kept many restaurants afloat after shutdowns,” the foundation shared. “And now, the adjusted donation structure helps keep the event inclusive while still driving significant support for hunger relief”
Beyond Houston and Cypress, the 2025 campaign will include restaurants from The Woodlands, Midtown, Downtown, the Galleria, Sugar Land, East End, and Galveston. With an anticipated 400 restaurants participating, diners can explore a diverse range of cuisines while making a meaningful impact.
How to Join In
To participate, simply dine out at a restaurant offering an HRW menu. No special tickets or codes are needed. Reservations are encouraged, especially at popular destinations like Dario’s and Marvino’s. And for those in Cypress and Cy-Fair, it’s a chance to savor great food close to home—while supporting families across Southeast Texas.
Stay with My Neighborhood News for updated HRW menus from Cypress and Cy-Fair favorites, and discover how your dining dollars can deliver hope, one plate at a time.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
