One of the only restaurants with a rooftop terrace overlooking The Heights’ historic 19th street, Harold’s welcomes revelers in for a solid happy hour with $5 glasses of wine and discounted cocktails under the string lights, and a delicious weekend brunch, featuring an iconic double brined fried chicken with mac and cheese.

Serious wine drinkers (and not-so-serious ones) can seek solace on Sonoma’s cozy rooftop patio with surrounding views of the Heights neighborhood. The wine list is substantial, made up of varietals sourced from around the globe. Pick and choose, or journey through a particular wine with a tasting flight that offers three half-glass pours for $25.

Nestled among the woods and live oaks located along the White Oak Bayou Trail, this new Heights patio bar is appropriately coined the “Treehouse on the Trail” and spans 9,000 square feet across three levels. Though there isn’t a bad seat in the house, make your way to the top-most deck for 360-degree nature views and supreme people watching. With an ever-changing list of food vendors and themed cocktails like the Treehouse Gimlet, Patterson Park is the quintessential summer hangout spot.

Located on the East End of Washington Avenue in the 6th Ward, B&B Butcher’s airy upper deck presents unparalleled views of Houston’s skyline. The temperature-controlled rooftop patio is more relaxed than the indoor dining room, but diners can still expect impeccable service and top-notch steakhouse eats. Start with tuna tartare or raw oysters on the half shell, and finish strong with beef Wellington, all while taking in the impressive city sights.

Captain Foxheart’s deck sits above the Metrorail on Main Street, while Houston’s Downtown skyscrapers looming in the distance create a perfect backdrop for a photo-op. Imbibers sip quality cocktails and unwind while watching the bustling street below.

With awe-inspiring panoramic views of the city, this bar is not for the heights-averse. As the name suggests, Z on 23 is an extension of Zutro Restaurant and Bar, located 23 floors above Downtown on the rooftop of the Le Meridien hotel. Go for the captivating views and craft cocktails, and stay for the breathtaking sunset.

The Annie’s covered, boxwood-lined patio overlooking Post Oak Blvd. is one of the most sought-after patios in town. The two-tiered space accented with lush greens, consistent with the restaurant’s bright, light-filled dining room, is a haven for those who love to dress to impress during lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Grand Prize, a two-story Montrose house converted into a bar, is the epitome of divey and hip. The dark interiors are lit with festive, multi-colored string lights and include a jukebox, pinball machine, and a pool table. There are also two bars, one on each floor, and a large open-air rooftop porch with serene park views. Care to eat while you drink? Opt for a snack from the bar’s Trophy Case Kitchen, which features a revolving list of street vendors.