Galveston is set to play a flavorful role in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025, as local eateries join the citywide initiative to support the Houston Food Bank. From August 1 through Labor Day, diners can enjoy curated menus at participating Galveston restaurants while giving back to the community, one delicious course at a time.
Galveston’s dynamic culinary landscape is set to shine this summer as local eateries join the ranks of the 22nd annual Houston Restaurant Weeks, scheduled from August 1 to September 1.
A cherished culinary fundraiser supporting the Houston Food Bank has raised over $22 million since its launch in 2003, translating to more than 66 million meals for individuals in need.
Houston Restaurant Weeks, established by the late media figure Cleverley Stone and currently headed by her daughter Katie Stone, is calling on restaurants throughout the Greater Houston area, including Galveston, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land, to participate by providing prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
A built-in donation of $1 to $5 is included with each menu sold, contributing to essential funding amid heightened demand and escalating costs for food providers.
“Galveston is excited to participate once more in this initiative that unites the community through food,” stated a local restaurant owner. “We are thrilled to present the diverse flavors of the island while contributing to a noble cause.”
The Cleverley Stone Foundation has revised its donation amounts this year in response to increasing industry costs, allowing restaurants to continue their participation while upholding financial sustainability.
In 2025, an anticipated gathering of nearly 400 restaurants is set to provide diners with an opportunity to indulge in exceptional culinary experiences, all while contributing to a significant cause, despite a decrease in per-meal donations.
Menus will be available on houstonrestaurantweeks.com starting July 15, with ongoing updates until August 1.
Galveston’s participating restaurants are set to deliver a summer filled with exceptional flavors, offering everything from coastal cuisine to Texas BBQ, all in support of a worthy cause.
The Coastal Texas Project is poised to reshape the future of Galveston and the Gulf Coast. At $34 billion, it’s the most significant civil works effort in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers history, aimed at defending 3,300 miles of Texas coastline from devastating hurricanes, while restoring ecosystems and protecting America’s busiest energy hub.
A century before beach homes and state parks dotted Galveston’s west end, developers dreamed of South Galveston — a luxurious “cream suburb” fueled by fresh water and big promises.
Communities near Galveston and Houston are under increased environmental threat as coal plants benefit from loosened federal regulations. Under President Trump’s second term, EPA rollbacks and staffing cuts have raised concern among public health officials and environmental advocates who warn of worsening air quality and elevated health risks for low-income and minority residents in affected areas.