As the name suggests, both land and sea cravings can be satisfied on Mondays at Field & Tides in the Heights. Chef Travis Lenig helms the kitchen, incorporating local seafood, meat, and produce in dishes like cracklin’ crusted redfish, boudin balls, and Texas quail-stuffed with dirty rice. For a taste of pure decadence, start with the crab and brie fondue, made with Gulf Coast blue crab.

Berg Hospitality’s latest concept Trattoria Sofia hit the ground running, opening its doors for both lunch and dinner service daily. Dimly-lit and romantic, the restaurant serves as a proper choice for one of those rare Monday date nights, while the restaurant’s cocktail offerings consulted on by bar pro Alba Huerta, reels in larger groups. Kick back with a truffled Gibson and a plate of savory cacio e pepe.

Let the one-of-a-kind lobster-chicken pot pie at Bludorn be your Monday motivation. The indulgent dish, topped with black truffle, is the ultimate way to “treat yo’ self” after an extra-long day. Plus, the restaurant’s lively bar, chic dining room, and private patio serve as a welcome solace from the stress of the office.

Today, this iconic Tex-Mex restaurant has two locations — the original on Navigation and its counterpart at BLVD Place in Uptown — and both are open on Mondays. Score Mama Ninfa’s famed tacos al carbon, handmade pork, chicken or beef tamales, and sizzling fajita platters with all the fix-ins for lunch or dinner. Add a Ninfarita, the restaurant’s signature Tex-Mex margarita which 100% agave tequila blanco.

Day in and day out, the vibe is electric at this River Oaks destination, and that includes lunch and dinner on Mondays. Here, pleasant weather days often translate into platters of raw oysters, comforting entrees like the beef bourguignon and bottles of bubbly peppering the patio tables. Meanwhile, cotton candy clouds lit with festive sparklers appear throughout the restaurant to commemorate birthdays.

Helmed by James Beard award-winning chef Tyson Cole, Uchi is worth the Monday night splurge. In addition to fresh nigiri and sashimi selections, there are imaginative seafood plates like the big eye tuna with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds and the oak-grilled escolar with candied citrus. Insider tip: No need to wait in line for Uchi’s famed happy hour — the restaurant takes reservations from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Houstonians can save a trip to Round Top — long-time favorite Lulu’s has recently opened in River Oaks, and, as a bonus, it is open on Mondays for lunch and dinner. The Italian cafe from Armando and Cinda Palacios (owner of Armando’s in the same retail strip) cooks up comforting Italian classics including meatballs atop a bed of polenta, beets and burrata, pappardelle bolognese, and chicken marsala.

Not only is this charming River Oaks restaurant open on Mondays, but it is one of the few that offers breakfast. Find pancake stacks, malted waffles, omelet platters, and more beginning at 7 a.m. Lunch and dinner are equally enticing with grilled fish plates, loaded sandwiches, and po’ boys with choice seafood from the restaurant’s raw bar.

With its high-spirited bar scene, sexy decor, and modern steakhouse menu, Steak 48 is a sure-thing for those looking to escape a mundane Monday. Indulge in a 45-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye and choose from an impressive 18 sides to complete the meal. Celebrating something special? Spring for a bottle of reserve wine or choose from an assortment of desserts, including the warm vanilla caramel cake served with gelato. 

Since this celeb-obsessed restaurant opened in the Galleria, it has served as a premier dining destination for sushi and seafood, and it’s open on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Go for the iconic black cod with miso, and stay for imaginative cocktails — or the zero-proof, like the yuzu strawberry calpico spiced with mint.

No different than most days, Kata Robata is abuzz with activity on Mondays during lunch and dinner. The Upper Kirby sushi bar offers a highly sought-after menu of fresh fish flown in from around the globe, loaded ramen bowls, and picture-perfect plates like the Texas wagyu katsu sando and vegan soba noodles. Play it safe and secure a reservation.