21 Essential Dining Destinations Open on Mondays


Navy Blue’s spaghetti vongole dish, with clams served over spaghetti with a garnish of seaweed.
With options like Navy Blue, there’s no excuse not to eat great on a Monday. | Caroline Fontenot

Find juicy steaks, tender dumplings, spiraling bowls of noodles, and more on any given Monday

Houstonians are not lacking in options when dining out, but on Mondays, commonly the industry night off, it can be a little harder to find a spot for dinner that doesn’t have a drive-thru. Many of Houston’s most sought-after restaurants, however, are open and ready to elevate the beginning of the week.

Whether seeking solace at a casual neighborhood spot, an escape from cooking at home, a Champagne-fueled evening after an epic workday, or a memorable date night locale, here are 21 restaurants you can count on for a superb Monday dining experience.

Is your favorite dining destination that’s open on a Monday missing from this map? Shout it out in the comments.