Grimaldi's New cocktails & happy hour

Small antipasto platter

This month, Grimaldi's announced the addition of liquor and a first-ever cocktail program to their five Houston-area locations. Ten handcrafted cocktails can now be enjoyed with their award-winning coal-fired pizza. I ventured out to my favorite location in The Woodlands Waterway to check it out for myself. The views from the patio overlook the Waterway fountain, but on this warm day I was glad that Grimaldi's offered three different inside dining options. 

Strawberry Basil Smash

Paloma Italiano

The cocktail program at Grimaldi's features an assortment of drinks for just about every palate. It includes classic items with and Italian twist to them like the Bloody Mary which uses their famous pizza sauce in the mix or the Paloma which adds a splash of the beloved Italian spirit, Aperol. On a hot day, the Strawberry Basil Smash was quite refreshing. Cocktails are each $10.

Thin and crispy coal-fired pizza.

Grimaldi's new Stoking Hour runs Monday to Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. During this time guests can get $2 off draft beer, wine, and antipasto or bruschetta. Each month a featured bottle of wine will be available along with a bruschetta trio or small antipasto for just $30. Tuesdays are even tastier at Grimaldi's with half off wine by the glass, carafe, or bottle. 

The antipasto was a nice starter for the meal, especially if sharing a bottle of wine with friends. Although it had been quite some time since my last visit to Grimaldi's, they still had the same great pizza I remember. I'm looking forward to cooler weather when I can enjoy an cocktail or two on the patio.

Houston Area Locations:
​CityCentre: 12848 Queensbury Lane; 713.463.3730
Cinco Ranch: 2643 Commercial Center Blvd; (281) 574-0070
The Woodlands: 20 Waterway Ave; (281) 465-3500
Sugar Land:16535 Southwest Fwy ; (281) 265-2280
​Friendswood:700 Baybrook Mall #117: (281) 286-3942

Blogger disclosure: All food and beverages were provided courtesy of Grimaldi's.