Best Mother's Day Brunch in Houston

Dish Society has four locations for Mother's Day brunch in Houston. Photo courtesy of Dish Society
Dish Society has four locations for Mother's Day brunch in Houston. Photo courtesy of Dish Society
4/14/24 - By Carrie Taylor

Mother's Day brunch is a great way to spoil any mom in your life — including yourself — so check out one of our 16 ideas for a drool-worthy Mother's Day brunch near Houston. For more kid-friendly restaurants on Mother's Day and all year, check out our Houston Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide. And for the most ambitious families, we know some great, easy brunch recipes kids can make for Mother's Day.

If brunch isn't your thing, many of these restaurants offer lunch and dinner and range from elegant to casual chic. All of them offer a meal mom is sure to remember! For more fun things to do on Mother's Day, check our daily activity calendar.

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Celebrate Mom with one of these Mother's Day brunches in Houston.  
Celebrate Mom with one of these Mother's Day brunches in Houston. Photo by Paul Hanoaka, via Unsplash

Restaurants for Mother's Day Brunch in Houston

1.B.B. Lemon - Fourth Ward

Celebrate Mom from 11am-3pm with brunch, live music on the patio, and a balloon artist to help entertain the kiddos. Plus, each mom will receive a complimentary mimosa or bellini to make her feel extra special.

2. B&B Butchers - Fourth Ward

Enjoy live music and a delicious brunch menu on Mother's Day from 10am-3pm. To entertain the kiddos, there will be a balloon artist, and a perfect family photo-op in front of the restaurant. Each mom will receive a complimentary mimosa or bellini.

3. Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou - River Oaks

Treat Mom to a Mother's Day meal she won't soon forget at Brenner's on the Bayou. Choose meal options from the restaurant's signature brunch menu and different brunch features, such as Crab Cake Benedict, Corn Flake Crusted Brioche, and French Toast. Let Mom indulge in a brunch mimosa, or order food to go and dine from the comfort of Mom's own home. Brunch is served 11am - 2 pm; reservations are strongly encouraged. 

4. Tapester's Grill - Bellaire

This casual restaurant is great for the whole family, and its menu features favorites like honey buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches, waffles, huevos rancheros, and brunch tacos. Mom can also sip on signature brunch cocktails and mimosas over her meal. Sunday brunch begins at 8:30am and ends at 2:30pm. 

5. The Annie Cafe and Bar - Downtown

Who doesn't love a brunch that entertains the kids as well. The Annie Cafe and Bar has kid entertainment covered with a balloon artist for the kids. Plus, each mom will receive a complimentary mimosa or bellini. The brunch menu has a great range of seafood, salads, and steaks.

6. Backstreet Cafe - Montrose

Lounge at Backstreet Cafe's patio for Mother's Day brunch, which runs from 10 am-3 pm. Menu items include Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, Crawfish Pasta, and Backstreet Benedict. A Mother's Day dinner is also available from 5 pm-9 pm with options from the regular dinner menu.

a'Bouzy's mimosas come with fresh juice and great Champagne.

a'Bouzy's mimosas come with fresh juice and great Champagne. Photo courtesy of a'Bouzy

7. a'Bouzy - Downtown

Feeling bougie this Mother's Day? Then a'Bouzy is your place. The brunch menu at a'Bouzy is serving up some delicious French-inspired appetizers and entrees, like Balsamic Infused Burrata, Brioche French Toast, and Heirloom Tomato Gallete and Egg. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10-3.

Restaurants for Mother's Day Brunch Near Houston

8. Del Frisco's Grille - The Woodlands

Mother's Day brunch selections at Del Frisco's are served 'til 2 pm, and you can order their special strawberry cocktail and delicious dishes like the crab cake benedict. Reservations can be booked online or over the phone.

9. Moody Gardens - Galveston

Dine on a delicious brunch buffet at the Moody Gardens Hotel, featuring an omelet station, seafood tower, and more. Mom could then treat herself to a day getting pampered at the in-house spa and exploring the pyramids with the family, or even enjoy the Mother's Day overnight stay package which includes use of the spa. Reservations can be made online or over the phone. Brunch is served from 10:30 and 2:30.

10. Snooze - Multiple Houston locations

Snooze may be on the (much more) casual side than our previous suggestions, but its menu is equally unique and delicious. You'll find plenty of egg options, from the breakfast pot pie to Juan's breakfast tacos, as well as benedicts, sandwiches, and more. There are also vegan options available. Snooze doesn't take reservations, but you can join the waitlist online. Luckily, Snooze opens at 6:30am! Find the location closest to you.

11. The Aquarium - Downtown & Kemah

Take Mom on an underwater dining adventure by indulging in the brunch buffet at The Aquarium from 10am - 4pm. The meal includes a brunch buffet of over 30 items. Reservations can be made online.

13. Dish Society - Multiple Houston locations

Enjoy brunch at one of Dish Society's four Houston locations (if you're going with kids, the Katy location would be great because it's located near the green space at La Centerra). This farm-to-table eatery boasts clean and local ingredients, and its menu includes a variety of egg dishes as well as indulgent favorites like shrimp and grits and Nutella French toast. Find the location closest to you. 

14. The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Multiple Houston locations

Another great option for casual dining is The Toasted Yolk Cafe. Breakfast begins at 7am with a menu of both comfort classics and unique finds, like churro-style donuts, the "yolkwich" breakfast sandwich, and other specialty egg dishes. Check the list of locations for one near you. 

15. Fielding's Wood Grill - The Woodlands

Fielding's features delicious brunch concoctions like Chicken and Waffles and Monte Cristo French Toast, plus an extensive brunch cocktail menu. Brunch is from 9am to 3pm, and reservations can be made online.

16. Walden Yacht Club - Lake Conroe

Mom can enjoy an elaborate Mother's Day brunch overlooking Lake Conroe at Walden Yacht Club. Brunch starts at 10am and includes favorites like fresh waffles, eggs benedict, omelets, and more. Reservations can be made over the phone or requested online.

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