Seven Katy area establishments are partaking in this year's Houston Restaurant Weeks from Aug. 1 to Sept. 4. to benefit the Houston Food Bank.

Proceeds from special menu items at participating restaurants go to the nonprofit and since its founding in 2003, the initiative has raised more than $9.6 million, event founder Cleverly Stone said. Texas Mesquite Grille's Katy location is participating this year and owner Austin Yates praised the event as a way  for customers help those in need and enjoy local dining.

"It’s just such a great cause and they raised over a million dollars last year,” Yates said. He and Stone recommended calling ahead for reservations.

Agave Rio Restaurant & Patio Oasis
1138 FM 1463 Road, Katy
Reservations: 281-665-3337
http://agaverio.com/
Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu
http://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com/?alttemplate=SearchResults#menu-agave-rio-restaurant--patio-oasis-

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – Mason Park
531 South Mason Road, Katy
Reservations: 281-492-6900
https://drafthouse.com/houston/theater/mason-park
Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu
http://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com/?alttemplate=SearchResults#menu-alamo-drafthouse-cinema---mason-park-

Alicia’s Mexican Grille
25725 I-10, Katy
Reservations: 281-347-1800
https://aliciasmexicangrille.com/locations/katy/
Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu
http://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com/?alttemplate=SearchResults#menu-alicias-mexican-grille--katy

Goode Company Seafood
10221 I-10, Houston
Reservations: 713-464-7933
http://www.goodecompany.com/restaurant-seafood2.asp
Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu
http://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com/?alttemplate=SearchResults#menu-goode-company-seafood---katy-freeway

Peli Peli – Cinco Ranch
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Ste. R140, Katy
Reservations: 281-257-9500
www.pelipeli.com
Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu
http://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com/?alttemplate=SearchResults#menu-peli-peli--cinco-ranch

Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy
Reservations: 281-347-3600
http://www.perryssteakhouse.com/menu-locations/houston/katy/
Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu
http://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com/?alttemplate=SearchResults#menu-perrys-steakhouse-and-grille---katy

Texas Mesquite Grille
20095 I-10, Katy
Reservations: 281-829-0444
http://www.texasmesquitegrill.com/home
Houston Restaurant Weeks Menu
http://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com/?alttemplate=SearchResults#menu-texas-mesquite-grill---katy