Dine on delicious dishes and enjoy our top 20+ picks for the top food and drink events taking place around Houston in April 2026.
Houston is serving spring on a plate this April.
From Easter brunches and fried chicken returns to crawfish boils, wine fests, and one-night-only chef collaborations, here are the city’s can’t-miss food and drink experiences this month.
Top 20+ Food & Drink Events & Offerings in Houston This Month: April 2026
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Yuston’s Pop-Up at Theodore Rex | Thursday, April 2 to Monday, April 6 – Chef Justin Yu’s annual tongue-in-cheek homage to the original Houston’s in West U serves up dinners nightly. Reservations strongly recommended. 5pm to 10pm nightly. Reserve.
Return of South Bronx Fried Chicken at Kenny & Ziggy’s | Starts Thursday, April 2 | Ongoing – Houston rings in spring with the return of Kenny & Ziggy’s beloved South Bronx Fried Chicken, coated in matzo meal for a crunchy New York twist. Available for lunch and dinner until the first chill of fall, the multi-piece plate comes with sides. $28.95. Learn more.
Passover Desserts at Hamsa | Thursday, April 2 to Thursday, April 9 – Sof Hospitality’s Hamsa in Rice Village is offering two festive Passover desserts during the holiday—the chocoholic and orange cake. All Sof Hospitality locations—including Októ, Doris Metropolitan, and Badolina—replace bread with matzah for the duration of Passover.
Bunny Brunch & Easter Sunday Brunch at Brennan’s of Houston | Friday, April 3 & Easter Sunday, April 5 – Celebrate Easter with Brennan’s family-friendly brunch events. On Good Friday, Brunch with the Bunny features a three-course brunch, live bunnies and photos with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Sunday Brunch offers a three-course Creole meal with live jazz and courtyard bunnies. Prices and times vary. Learn more.
2nd Annual The Riot Comedy Festival BBQ Cookoff at The Gordy | Saturday, April 4 – Dig into mouthwatering creations from 6 of H-Town’s best barbecue cookers, plus carnival games, vendors, a live DJ, and all ages fun on the final day of the 4-day fest. $47+. 3pm to 5pm. Get tickets.
Easter Family Brunch at Osso & Kristalla | Easter Sunday, April 5 – Downtown’s warm and deliciously charming Italian-American dining destination hosts a festive Easter brunch, complete with spring cocktails, a bunny pancake decorating station for kids, Easter Bunny photo opps, and more. 10am to 3pm. Reserve.
Mondays in Ibiza at Brasserie 19 | Monday, April 6 – Kick off the week with a Mediterranean twist as Brasserie 19 continues its Mondays in Ibiza series, held on the first Monday of the month. Guests can savor Charles Clark’s signature paella paired with seasonal sangria, creating a relaxed, elevated escape to make Monday feel anything but ordinary. 4pm to close. Learn more.
FoodieLand Food Festival at NRG Park | Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12 – The 3-day all ages fest offers food and flavors from a wide array of cuisines, 185+ vendors, games, live entertainment, and more. $12.99. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Oyster & Seafest at Buffalo Bayou Park | Saturday, April 11 – Many of Greater Houston’s favorite restaurants serve up oyster-themed dishes along with live music, drinks, and more. $44+. 11:30am to 2:30pm. Get tickets.
Brazilian Food & Music Festival at Powder Keg | Saturday, April 11 – All ages can enjoy authentic Brazilian food, live performances, arts and crafts, and more. $15+. Noon to 8pm. Get tickets.
Crawfish & Zydeco Festival at Kemah Boardwalk | Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12 | FREE – Get your fingers dirty with 2 days of gulf coastal flavor, fresh‑boiled crawfish, live zydeco bands, and waterfront fun. $15.98 per 2 pounds of crawfish. Times vary. Learn more.
13th Annual Houston BBQ Festival at Humble Civic Center Arena | Sunday, April 12 – The big food fest returns with smoked meats, sides, and sauces from local pitmasters like 1701 Barbecue, Black Gold Barbeque, Blood Bros BBQ, Eastbound Barbecue, Fire Craft BBQ, The Pit Room, Tin Roof BBQ and more. 1pm to 4pm. $75+. Get tickets.
Second Sunday at Best Regards | Sunday, April 12 – The woman-owned cocktail bar in the Heights, launches its monthly Second Sundays brunch series, transporting guests to a new global destination each month and featuring macro-friendly dishes like loaded hashbrown and avocado toast, indulgent items like birria croque madam and fried chicken & beignets. Also expect cocktails like Spritz Me Baby One More Time, Liquid Vacation, Breakfast Buzz, Build Your Own Bloody and Cucumber Southside at $14 each. Build-your-own mimosa carafes start at $40. 2pm to 8pm. Reservations recommended.
Feast with the Beasts at Houston Zoo | Friday, April 17 – Savor local bites from Houston restaurants curated by Houston Top Chef winner Tristen Epps-Long, over drinks, live music, after hours animal experiences and more. $149+. 6:30pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Houston Kanpai Festival at Garage HTX | Sunday, April 19 – The new festival in Arts District Houston celebrates Japanese sake, showcasing Japan‘s craftsmanship, diversity, and cultural heritage. $64+. 2pm to 6pm. Get tickets.
Indian-Inspired Omakase at Kokoro Handroll Bar | Monday, April 20 – Experience a one-night-only Indian-Japanese omakase collaboration with Chef Jassi Bindra of Kahani Social Group and Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee of Duckstache Hospitality. The menu features A5 Wagyu, Hokkaido uni and scallops, Spanish bluefin tuna, oysters, Kaluga caviar, and seasonal fish paired with curated sake selections. Seatings at 5:30pm and 8pm. $300 all-inclusive. Reserve seatings.
Viva Abejas at Toro Toro | Daily Through Wednesday, April 22 – Located inside the Four Seasons in Downtown, Chef Richard Sandoval’s pan-Latin restaurant celebrates bees and their role in the food system with a month-long campaign featuring pollinator-focused dishes and drinks. Menu highlights include Viva Tiradito with chili-crusted ahi, cured salmon, hamachi and honey avocado purée, beef tenderloin with roasted corn ragout and truffle honey, and passionfruit cream cake with mango and coconut ice cream. Cocktail specials include Honeycomb Carajillo, Margarita Melipona, Viva Abeja Paloma and the zero-proof Golden Melody. Reservations recommended. Reserve.
7th Annual Celebrity Chefs Against Cancer at Four Seasons Hotel Houston | Wednesday, April 22 – Houston’s top chefs band together for the yearly fundraiser, serving signature dishes alongside wine, live music, and silent and live auctions to benefit Camp H-Town, the summer sleep-away camp for kids battling cancer and their siblings. 6:30pm. $250. Get tickets.
42nd Annual Wine & Roses Festival at Messina Hof Winery | Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25 – The Bryan winery’s annual family-friendly event boasts award-winning Texas wines, live music, food pairings, interactive wine classes, grape stomp competition, vendor fair highlighting local artisans, and more. Friday includes a Spring Wine Release Dinner benefiting the Arts Center of Brazos Valley. Estate grounds in Bryan set the scene for a full weekend of wine and community-focused fun. Prices and times vary. Get tickets.
31st Annual Katy Sip N Stroll 2026 at The Ark | Saturday, April 25 – Katy’s community wine and culinary event returns, welcoming guests to sample 300+ beverages including 200+ wines, craft beer, and spirits. It also offers bites from 35+ local restaurants competing for Premier Culinary Awards, and explore dessert stations, artisan vendors, and live music from Shang and Byron’s 2 Man Band. $65+. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026 at Karbach Brewing Co. | Sunday, April 26 | FREE – Experience Latin food vendors representing the best flavors from the Caribbean, Central and South America. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
Celebration of Life at True Anomaly Brewing | Sunday, April 26 | No Cover – After 7+ years, the multi-award winning craft brewery—including Texas Brewery of the Year in back-to-back years and multiple top awards at the Great American Beer Festival—founded in EaDo by 4 guys from NASA is closing its doors on April 30. But first, they’re throwing a day long celebration of great memories, brews, and people. Times TBA. Learn more.
Backyard Boil Series with Ma Der Lao Kitchen Chef Jeff Chancaleune at Josephine’s Gulf Coast Tradition | Sunday, April 26 –Josephine’s continues its second annual series of chef-driven crawfish boils celebrating tradition and community, benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation. Chef Jeff Chancaleune of Oklahoma City’s Ma Der Lao Kitchen brings his James Beard–recognized expertise to the boil. Guests can expect a lively, collaborative atmosphere with Gulf-inspired crawfish and fixings. 2pm to 6 pm. Free tickets are required via Resy, with crawfish priced per pound; reservations go live two weeks prior to each event. Reserve free tickets.
Mahjong & Martinis at Bayou & Bottle | Wednesday, April 29 – Bayou & Bottle inside Downtown’s Four Seasons hosts Mahjong nights with food and drinks, including Mahjong 101 classes, on Wednesday, April 29 and Wednesday, May 13 with expert instruction from “Lady Mahj” Becky Livingstone, and an appetizer and a cocktail for $80 per person. Meanwhile, experienced players can book 2-hour sessions with board rental and a cocktail for $80. 7pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
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