Nine Pearland- and Friendswood-area eateries are participating in the 21st year of Houston Restaurant Weeks, which runs from Aug. 1 to Sept. 2.

During the annual event, restaurants will serve specially priced, multicourse meals at a fixed price, which are available for both dine-in and takeout. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Houston Food Bank, helping to provide meals for those in need. The pricing options are as follows:

• Brunch for $25
• Lunch for $25
• Dinner for $39 or $55

Staying local

According to the Houston Restaurant Weeks website, the following restaurants have signed up to participate in the Houston Food Weeks event, as of July 29.

• BB’s Tex Orleans: 9719 W. Broadway St., Pearland
• Bistro 313: 313 E. Edgewood Drive, Friendswood
• Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack: 1330 Bay Area Blvd., Friendswood
• Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack: 310 Texas Ave., Kemah
• Marais: 2015 FM 517 Road E., Dickinson
• Osaka Japanese Restaurant: 1215 S. Gordon St., Alvin
• Remton: 132 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster
• Saltgrass Steakhouse: 3251 Silverlake Village Drive, Pearland
• Thai Cottage: 2810 Business Center Drive, Pearland

For a complete list of participating restaurants, click here.