Veteran's Day dining discounts

15 food and drink specials saluting Houston's heroes on Veterans Day

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Veterans will receive a free two-meat plate at Feges BBQ.

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Veterans Day provides Americans with an opportunity to thank those who have served in America’s Armed Forces. Restaurants across Houston are doing their part by extending a number of discounts.

Unless noted below, all offers are available on Monday, November 11. Both veterans and active-duty service members should be prepared to show proof of their status.

Azumi, a Japanese restaurant in River Oaks District, is giving veterans a 50-percent discount on their meals. A lunch bento box comes with miso soup, wakame salad, fried rice, two pieces of nigiri, and a four piece maki roll. Sister concepts Loch Bar and Marmo are also offering a 50-percent discount. Parties of eight or fewer only. Dine-in only.

Feges BBQ co-owner Patrick Feges is an Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Every year, the restaurant offers all veterans a free two-meat barbecue plate with two sides and a drink. It’s available on Sunday, November 10 at the restaurant’s location in Spring Branch and on Veterans Day at the Greenway Plaza location.

Kolache Factory is offering one free kolache and a free cup of coffee (excludes croissants, Polish varieties, and espresso drinks).

Kolache Shoppe will give all veterans and active service members one complimentary kolache of their choice. Greenway Plaza location only.

Molina’s Cantina is extending a 50-percent discount to veterans. Dine-in only. Excludes alcohol.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is giving veterans a free pork chop dinner with purchase of a regular price entree by another diner. If a group of veterans are dining together, they’ll all receive 50-percent off their pork chop dinners. Available 4 pm until close.

Phat Eatery beef Rendang Veterans will receive a 30-percent discount at Phat Eatery. Photo by Dragana Harris

Phat Eatery is extending a 30-percent discount to veterans and active duty military on both dine-in and to-go orders (excludes alcohol and online orders).

Pluckers Wing Bar is giving a free meal to veterans and active-duty military personnel.

The newly reopened River Oaks Theatre will give veterans and active-duty military a free movie ticket and popcorn for any screening on Veterans Day.

The Savoy, a neighborhood bar in Third War will provide a free lunch to veterans and active military. Choices include chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, Savoy burger, and chicken wings with fries.

All three locations of State Fare Kitchen & Bar are offering veterans a free meal. Choices include a burger, birria grilled cheese, smoked chicken cobb, chicken fried ribeye, and more. Dine-in only. Beverage and gratuity not included.

Tavola, an Italian restaurant on Post Oak, is offering veterans a 50-percent discount on their Veterans Day meals.

The Tailgate is CultureMap’s sports-themed taking place at 8th Wonder. Veterans can use this link for discounted tickets. Everyone will receive $25 off with code HOU25.

Taste Kitchen + Bar will serve a free breakfast to veterans and active military personnel from 8-11 am.

Twin Peaks will serve a free lunch to veterans and active duty military. Choices include a cheeseburger and fries, smoked chicken tacos, chicken tenders, and chicken or shrimp Caesar salad. Lunch is served from 11 am - 3 pm.

Zanti Cucina Italiana in River Oaks is serving veterans a complimentary, three-course meal from a prix fixe menu of favorites such as truffle cheese ravioli, flank steak, and panna cotta.

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Houston's only Michelin-recognized Tex-Mex restaurant now open in Bellaire

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Don't miss the brisket nachos at Candente.

It didn’t take Sambrook Hospitality Group long to turn Mandito’s into Candente. First announced in September, the restaurant’s second location officially opens today, Monday, December 22, at 5101 Bellaire Blvd.

Speaking on a November episode of CultureMap’s “What’s Eric Eating” podcast, Sambrooks Hospitality founder Michael Sambrooks explained that, as a Bellaire resident, he saw an opportunity to open a restaurant close to home.

“It was a combination of, this location became available, and we liked the market. I think Bellaire is underserved. As far as Tex-Mex options, I think it’s limited,” he says. “We always struggle with where’s somewhere we can grab a bite that’s five minutes away as opposed to driving to another part of town. I think Candente is that solution. I think it’s going to be pretty well received.”

In terms of design, the restaurant replicates many of the same elements as the original Montrose location that opened in 2019, such as its copper-topped tables and yellow, orange, and maroon accents. Diners will note a mural by local artist Franky Cardona along one wall. Overall, the restaurant seats 125 in its dining room, 10 at its bar, and 24 on an outdoor patio.

While the location is new, the menu is the same. That means the same wood-fired fajitas, brisket enchiladas, nachos, birria tacos, and other fare that helped it achieve a “Recommended” designation in the Michelin Guide for Texas — the only Tex-Mex restaurant in Houston to make the prestigious guide. Pair them with margaritas (both shaken and frozen), as well as agave-based cocktails such as the paloma and ranch water, beers, and non-alcoholic options.

Sambrooks Hospitality also operates The Pit Room, the barbecue joint with locations in Montrose and Memorial City that earned a Bib Gourmand designation.

“It’s a privilege to open in Bellaire and get to know and serve a new clientele,” Sambrooks said in a statement. “We’re excited to introduce our style of authentic, handcrafted Tex-Mex that has made us a Houston dining staple.”

Candente will be open for lunch and dinner during the week beginning at 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday beginning at 10 am.

Don't miss the brisket nachos at Candente.

Photo by Duc Hoang

Don't miss the brisket nachos at Candente.

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