Fourth of July Planner

280 Grove Road, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

Cruise around Clear Lake while enjoying a great BBQ dinner, open bar and amazing view of the Clear Lake fireworks. $69 adults, $49 kids.

501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

Astros take on the Dodgers on July 3 with the first pitch at 1:05pm. Free visors for the first 10,000 fans, plus $1 hot dogs. ZiegenBock Music Series features a postgame concert with Max Stalling.

2555 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

Spend the Fourth of July on the patio at this gourmet Mexican eatery, teeming with successful, attractive singles.

2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 (map)

If you're ready for something beyond hotdogs for your next picnic, try the refreshing to-go meals including habanero and lemon-smoked trout salad; crispy duck, mango, avocado, and arugula salad with ginger dressing.

807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

One of the best seats for the downtown fireworks, plus an all-American menu featuring all-beef hotdogs, cheeseburgers, fried catfish, fried chicken, plus to-go dinners with barbecue sandwiches, potato salad and Twinkies.

Bradford Ave and Second St, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

A collection of several waterfront restaurants where you can watch the fireworks at Clear Lake.

1606 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77009 (map)

An incomparable view of downtown makes this funky Heights bar and grill a perfect place to enjoy the Fourth of July.

2316 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

Sit outside and enjoy the warm air at this British pub steeped in English tradition.

509 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

This stylish terrace club above Slainte Irish Pub is a fave for the young, hip and beautiful crowd.