Here’s how to support our Houston area restaurants and deliver an unforgettable vacation gift

HOUSTON – Christmas is almost here and if you still have loved ones that you want to give something to but aren’t sure what to buy, you might want to gift an experience rather than merchandise. Better yet, if he supports a local business during the pandemic.

The Texas Restaurant Association shares a list of restaurants that sell gift cards. Gift cards support local businesses that may still be struggling with the pandemic.

Here is his list of restaurants in the Houston and Galveston area that you can support by purchasing gift cards for loved ones.

Brennan’s from Houston – Buy a gift card Creole

Caf̩ Piquet Cuban Cuisine (Bellaire) РBuy a gift card Cuban

Classic Rock Coffee Co. & Kitchen (Navasota) – Buy a gift card American Casual

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Common Bond Bistro & Bakery – Buy a gift card Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Pastries and Desserts

Dairy Queen (Pasadena, Beaumont) – Buy a gift card Burgers, baskets, blizzards

Frank’s Americana Revival – Buy a gift card American

Gringo’s Mexican Cuisine – Buy a gift card Tex Mex

Caf̩ de la haute tour РBuy a gift card American deli, rice bowls and salads

King’s Blu Jam Café (Spring) – Buy a gift card Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

Masfajitas – Buy a gift card Tex Mex

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McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Buy a gift card Irish American

Cafe Mod (Galveston) – Buy a gift card Coffee

Mosquito Cafe (Galveston) – Buy a gift card | Watch the gift card ad American

Napa Flats (College) – Buy a gift card in store Californian rate with Italian rate

The original Mexican coffee (Galveston) – Buy a gift card Tex Mex

Orleans seafood cuisine (Katy) – Buy a gift card Cajun seafood

Pier 36 Seafood (Richmond) – Buy a gift card Fresh seafood and steak from the Gulf Coast

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Rim Tanon Thai Modern – Buy a gift card Thai

Salsa’s (Galveston) – Buy a gift card Mexican

Thai Cottage (Houston, Woodlands) – Buy a gift card Thai

Truluck’s – Buy a gift card Fine seafood

Pyre – Buy a gift card Barbecue and American cuisine

If you’re still looking for giveaways that are real goods, check out our list of gift destinations in the Houston area.

TRA adds this for restaurateurs – if your restaurant offers gift cards and you would like to be added to this list, submit your restaurant information here.