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    root, root, root

    All the grand-slam restaurant and bar specials every Houston Astros fan should catch for this year's playoff run

    Eric Sandler
    Oct 11, 2022 | 6:40 pm
    Burger Joint boozy milkshakes
    Home runs = free milkshakes.
    Photo by Becca Wright

    The Houston Astros are back in the playoffs where they belong. With the American League’s best record, fans have reason to believe they’ll be root, root, rooting for the home team all the way through the World Series.

    And why not? After a dramatic, walk-off, three-run home homer by Yordan Alvarez devastated the Seattle Mariners in a nail-biting, 8-7 Game 1 win on Tuesday, October 11, Houstonians everywhere are ready to pack local bars, and restaurants to cheer the 'Stros on through the championship series.

    With that ind mind, we've rounded a number of Houston-area bars and restaurants offering game day specials that are good for pre-game, during the game, post-game, and even the day after. Put on that Bregman or Alvarez jersey and root the team to another championship.

    7 Pie
    The newly opened pizza chain will sell diners a 12-inch pepperoni pizza for $7 after every Astros win.

    Acme Oyster House
    The Montrose location of this Louisiana favorite will feature $15 buckets of beer (six bottles or cans) during Astros playoff games. Customers can also take advantage of happy hour (2-6 pm Monday-Friday), which includes $1 raw Gulf Coast oysters, $1 off drafts, $2 off glasses of wine, and $3 off frozens.

    Angel Share
    The downtown bar opens at noon on game days. Located five blocks from the stadium, it will feature $5 drafts as well as half-off wine and half-off draft and frozen cocktails.

    Be More Pacific
    This lively Filipino spot in the Heights will take 10-percent off the bills of patrons who both wear Astros gear and sit at the bar. In addition, they’ll offer $3 drafts and $1 off Filipino beers.

    Bovine & Barley
    The downtown sports bar will offer $4s select beers, $5 bar bites, and take 10-percent off the tabs of people wearing Astros gear.

    Brasserie du Parc
    Located near Discovery Green, the French restaurant has a number of game day specials. That starts with a bar bites menu offering dishes such as $2 raw or baked oysters, $12 fish and chips, $10 fried shrimp, and an 8-ounce wagyu burger with fries for $10. Drink specials include $5 select beers, $7 glasses of house red or white wine, and $9 select cocktails.

    The Burger Joint
    All three locations of the popular burger restaurant will provide dine-in customers with free milkshakes every time an Astros player hits a home run.

    Craft Pita
    Buy two get one free dip at this Briargrove restaurant. Choices include hummus, spicy hummus, labneh, and babaganoush.

    Ducky McShweeney’s Irish Pub
    The Galleria-area bar and restaurant will offer specials that include a bucket of beer and cheese pizza for $25 as well as Astros-themed frozen cocktails.

    Eight Row Flint
    Agricole Hospitality’s casual bar will feature $5 game day nachos and hot dogs. Pair it with the Astros Thriller, a bucket of Karbach Crawford Bach and shots.

    El Big Bad
    Head to this margarita bar near Market Square for a Gameday Dog: a smoked sausage link topped with chopped fries, caramelized onions, and burger sauce ($4.50). As the restaurant advises, diners may want a fork.

    Feges BBQ
    The Spring Branch location has a number of specials, including $12 smoked meatballs, 10 wings for $15, 1-pound of rib tips for $10, $10 chopped brisket or pulled pork sandwiches, $10 half hog platter, and $8 Frito pie. Pair it with $3 select beers, and half-off select wines by-the-glass, and discounts on frozen margaritas.

    Henderson Heights
    Get $2 corn dogs during Astros games at this Washington Avenue spot that has 22 TVs. Diners will also find rotating drinks specials.

    J-Bar-M Barbecue
    The EaDo barbecue joint is offering eight smoked wings with a Lone Star beer for $15. Watch the game on one of the restaurant’s 13 TVs.

    KP’s Kitchen
    The Memorial-area favorite is offering 20-percent off its family pack to-go meals when customers say the word Astros when order. Choices include chicken tenders, baby back ribs, and burgers.

    Monkey’s Tail
    Get $12 Tecate Lite buckets at this bar in Lindale Park. In addition, sample a frozen Orange for $6 during happy hour.

    Pitch 25
    Located near the stadium, the soccer-themed bar will open at noon for Astros day game. Look for drinks specials such as the Space City margarita and the Orbit, an orange piña colada.

    Ribeye & Rye
    Get a free shot or mocktail every time the Astros score.

    Riel
    The Montrose restaurant will honor Lance McCullers, Jr. with its $7 LMJ shandy. In addition, look for special ballpark-themed bites (hot dogs, etc.) during happy hour (Monday-Friday, 5-6:30 pm).

    Sticky’s Chicken
    The Sawyer Yards favorite will celebrate every Astros win by giving customers two free wings over rice.

    Tikila’s
    The Heights-area patio bar will open at 2 pm on Thursday for the Astros game. Specials include half-off whiskey and $7 beer and shot specials. On Saturday and Sunday, fans wearing Astros gear will get 10-percent off their tabs. Best of all, every home run means free Jell-O shots.

    Tobiuo Sushi & Bar
    Customers wearing Astros gear get half-off yakitori skewers and $2 glasses of hot sake (wagyu excluded).

    Underground Hall
    The downtown food hall is serving $4 Crawford Bocks all day on game day.

    The Upside Pub
    Newly opened in Garden Oaks, this casual bar will feature $12 pitchers and free shots of beer for every home run. Food specials include a bacon-wrapped hot dog that’s topped with queso.

    William Price Distilling
    During any playoff game, get $5 beer, $5 house shot, and $9 frozen cocktails at this distillery in Garden Oaks-Oak Forest.

    Xochi
    Located next to Discovery Green, Hugo Ortega’s Oaxacan restaurant offers a $22 Tlayuda de Res (a large, thin Oaxacan tortilla topped with black beans, housemade quesillo, grilled skirt steak, chichilo mole and fresh greens) and choice of draft beer for $22 plus tax & gratuity.

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    Buckle up

    Chicken fried lobster takes top prize at RodeoHouston carnival food awards

    Brianna McClane
    Mar 6, 2026 | 9:15 am
    Gold Buckle Foodie Awards
    Photo by Brianna McClane
    The Gold Buckle Foodie Awards highlights the food vendors found throughout the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

    Strolling the midway’s food stands at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is an annual treat for those who crave unique flavors and deep-fried indulgences. But even the most dedicated food-obsessed carnival go-er can feel overwhelmed while searching for the next bite among crowds dripping in western wear and the spinning, tinkling carnival rides.

    If the choices feel overwhelming, look for the bright yellow logo marking a Gold Buckle Foodie Award winner. Now in its 18th year, the Gold Buckle Foodie Awards brings together chefs, influencers, and members of the media to vote on which of the 18 submitted dishes top the charts. The categories hit all the Rodeo food necessities: Best Fried Food, Best Food-on-a-Stick, Best Classic Fair Food, Best Most Creative, Best New Flavor, and Best Dessert.

    Rousso’s Fat Bacon clinched awards in both Classic Fair Food and Best New Flavor. The Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake Fries were a clear favorite amongst the judges, with the fair favorite drizzled in rich chocolate and pistachio cream, while the Bacon Jam Brisket Biscuit was greeted with cries of delight when the fluffy golden biscuits hit the table.

    The Finer Diner’s tangy Pork-King Luau Sliders and Waffle Chix’s hearty Strawberries & Cream Waffle Stick didn’t win gold but deserve a visit, according to this writer.

    Here are the 2026 Gold Buckle Foodie Awards winners.

    Best Fried Food

    • 1st Place: Chicken Fried Lobster – Darlin's Fried Chicken (RP130)
    • 2nd Place: Minneblueberry Pie – The Original Minneapple Pie (CD202)
    • 3rd Place: Deep Fried Edamame with Spicy Garlic Sauce – Asian Streetness (AR603)

    Best Food-on-a-Stick

    • 1st Place: K'boom K-Dog – Asian Streetness
    • 2nd Place: Bacon Cheeseburger Corn Dog – Pioneer Wagon
    • 3rd Place: Chicken Bacon Ranch Waffle Stick – Waffle Chix

    Classic Fair Food

    • 1st Place: Rousso's Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake Fries – Rousso's Fat Bacon
    • 2nd Place: Pork-King Luau Sliders – The Finer Diner
    • 3rd Place: Loaded Cowboy Fries – Pioneer Wagon

    Most Creative Food

    • 1st Place: Brisket Cheese Curd Tacos – Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos
    • 2nd Place: Skillet Potato Melt... Plus! – Texas Sized Pizza / Burger and Chili Shack
    • 3rd Place: Loaded Cowboy Corn – Fields of Corn

    Best New Flavor

    • 1st Place: Bacon Jam Brisket Biscuit – Rousso's Fat Bacon
    • 2nd Place: Crunchy Sushi Balls – Asian Streetness
    • 3rd Place: Torta – Go Tejano Diner

    Best Dessert

    • 1st Place: Bacon Jam Beignets – Cajun Cowboy
    • 2nd Place: Chill & Thrill Delight – Mamacita’s
    • 3rd Place: Strawberries and Cream Waffle Stick – Waffle Chix

    Gold Buckle Foodie Awards

    Photo by Brianna McClane

    The Gold Buckle Foodie Awards highlights the food vendors found throughout the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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