10 Best Brunch Places In Houston, Texas, USA

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Isha
Isha 
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Houston is often described as a very modern city, and it is also said to be one of the most populated cities in the southern United States. Houston is home to the NASA Space Center, very popular with tourists from all over the world. Its Museum District and Theater District attract more than seven million visitors a year. The city is ethnically diverse and its restaurants are the epitome of Southern hospitality. This vibrant city has a very happening restaurant scene, with over 10,000 restaurants representing almost every type of cuisine on the planet! Whether you’re in the mood for bottomless mimosas, a satisfying plate of huevos rancheros or just some good old-fashioned hash and eggs, Houston has a plethora of brunch options to meet every one of your brunch cravings! From all-American bistros to traditional Southern joints to Mediterranean restaurants, keep reading to know more about our top picks of the best brunch places in Houston, Texas, USA.

1. Field & Tides


This upscale casual bistro is situated in the Heights neighborhood and is helmed by executive chef Travis Lenig. The large brunch menu features appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, entrées, and cocktails. The brunch menu imbibes the ‘field’ and ‘tides’ spirit of the restaurant by including many locally sourced vegetables, pork, poultry, beef, and seafood sourced from the nearby Gulf. Guests can enjoy a leisurely brunch in the well-appointed indoor dining area or relax under the sun in the outdoor patio seating.

Field & Tides

Address: 705 East 11th Street, Houston, Texas 77008

Website: Field & Tides

Opening hours: 11am to 9pm, Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm

Average price for two: 11-30 USD

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2. Poitín


Regularly featured in the ‘Best Restaurants’ lists of Houston, Poitín is conveniently located in the Washington Avenue Arts District of Houston. With nearly 10,000 square feet (1111 square yards) of interior and exterior space, the restaurant has a modern Irish cocktail bar, a Southern kitchen, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating area. The brunch menu is as diverse as the team behind the bar and kitchen; from the Southern classics like biscuits and gravy to the French toast la Orange to the pickled shrimp toast, Poitín serves up brunch with a panache!

Poitín

Address: 2313 Edwards St, Ste 100, Houston TX 77007

Website: Poitín

Opening hours: 11am to 12am, Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 2:30pm

Average price for two: 31-60 USD

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3. Fig & Olive

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Fig & Olive is essentially a Mediterranean-French restaurant, specializing in the cuisine of the Provence region. In keeping with the spirit of the French Riviera, this chic restaurant in Houston has an expansive 7,000 square foot (777 square yards) area encompassing a dining room, a bar and lounge, private dining rooms, and an al fresco terrace. The brunch menu features an array of signature crostini, sharing platters and appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrées, desserts, beverages, and an exhaustive liquor menu. Enjoy a relaxed brunch at Fig & Olive with your friends and family!

Fig & Olive

Address: 5115 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056

Website: Fig & Olive

Opening hours: 11am to 10pm

Average price for two: 31-60 USD

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4. Eloise Nichols Grill & Liquors


Inspired by their grandmother, the sibling owners of this American bistro have created a no-nonsense dining space with an unhurried atmosphere about it. A thoughtful brunch menu provides an ideal way to spend some quality time catching up with friends and family over the weekend. Southern favorites of shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles and other assorted dishes are perfectly complemented by this casual eatery’s brunch cocktails. At Eloise Nichols Grill & Liquors, you are sure to leave happy and well-fed, ready to take on the week ahead!

Eloise Nichols Grill & Liquors

Address: 2400 Mid Lane No. 100, Houston, Texas 77027

Website: Eloise Nichols Grill & Liquors

Opening hours: 7am to 9pm, Brunch hours**: Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm

Average price for two: 11-30 USD

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5. Tiny Boxwoods

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


The Tiny Boxwoods restaurant at Houston is a light-filled and airy space that offers elegant service in an inviting atmosphere. The restaurant focuses on made-from-scratch cooking with small menus that lay emphasis on quality and freshness of ingredients. A delicious pastry board, healthy options like chia pudding, a variety of breakfast platters to suit every taste, salads, burgers, and pizzas are just some of the options on the brunch menu. Refreshing cocktails and beverages round off the superb brunch menu at Tiny Boxwoods.

Tiny Boxwoods

Address: 3614 W Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77027

Website: Tiny Boxwoods

Opening hours: 7am to 10pm, Brunch hours: Saturday 8am to 3pm, and Sunday 9am to 2pm

Average price for two: 11-30 USD

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6. La Table – Château

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This multiple award-winning restaurant serves progressive French cuisine in a luxurious dining room with sweeping views of Post Oak Boulevard. The seasonal menu features various French classics as well as the restaurant’s unique take on them. Order from a pre-fixed brunch menu or choose from the ample à la carte menu. Besides the omelets, frittata, steak, and burger, La Table - Château also has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options on the brunch menu. A selection of desserts and dessert wines will be the perfect finish to your brunch.

La Table – Château

Address: 1800 Post Oak Blvd #6110, Houston, TX 77056

Website: La Table – Château

Opening hours: 11:30am to 3pm; 5:30pm to 10pm, Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm

Average price for two: 31-60 USD

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7. Weights + Measures


Weights + Measures is a very urban space located in a 1950s industrial warehouse in Houston. It has a modern décor but a very casual feel, and the welcoming ambiance of the restaurant is perfect for a relaxed brunch. The restaurant also has its own bakery and a full bar. The brunch menu at Weights + Measures has unusual brunch dishes like soft polenta, cake donuts + fried bagel along with classic favorites like chocolate chip pancakes, steak, and eggs, etc. There’s also pizza, brunch cocktails, mocktails, dessert, and wines.

Weights + Measures

Address: 2808 Caroline, Houston, TX 77004

Website: Weights + Measures

Opening hours: Lunch, 7am to 2pm and Dinner, 5pm to 9pm, Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 3pm

Average price for two: 11-30 USD

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8. Dish Society

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Frequently featured in the top restaurants of Houston lists, Dish Society is a farm-to-table concept restaurant that serves seasonal dishes in a relaxed urban ambiance. This all-day diner does a modern take on traditional favorites with a Southern accent. Brunch favorites include a variety of eggs, the Southern breakfast skillet, tacos, sandwiches and pancakes served up with coffees, elixirs, craft beers, and guests can even choose from a very extensive wine list.

Dish Society

Address: 5740 San Felipe St., Houston, TX 77057

Website: Dish Society

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 10pm, Sunday 8am to 9pm, Brunch hours: Saturday 7am to 3:30pm, Sunday 8am to 3:30pm

Average price for two: 11-30 USD

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9. Backstreet Cafe


This 35-year-old eatery has won several accolades and awards, making it a legendary Houston dining tradition. Backstreet Cafe is a chef-driven American bistro that serves dishes that have Creole, Cajun, Southern, Asian and Hispanic influences. The cafe’s brunch is very popular with the locals, complete with live jazz, fresh food, cocktails, and wines. Brunch at the cafe’s intimate banquette seating or the legendary New Orleans-style patio is the ideal way to unwind over the weekend.

Backstreet Cafe

Address: 1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Website: Backstreet Cafe

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 11am to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 9pm, Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm

Average price for two: 11-30 USD

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10. State Fare Kitchen & Bar

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Serving Texas favorites and classics alongside its own unique creations, State Fare Kitchen & Bar is a typical Southern restaurant. The food is lovingly made from scratch and served in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. The brunch offerings are wide and varied, with pies, snacks, salads, and bowls being offered next to specialties like Jimmy’s “Texas Red” chili cheeseburger, brunch plates, XXL buttermilk griddlecake, and so much more. There’s also a good-size beverage menu, including cocktails, craft beers, and wines.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar

Address: 947 Gessner Rd #b190, Houston, TX 77024

Website: State Fare Kitchen & Bar

Opening hours: 10am to 9pm, Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 2:30pm

Average price for two: 11-30 USD

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Brunch options galore in Houston

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The buzzing metropolis of Houston serves up brunch in style, in a variety of cuisines like American, French, Indian, etc. Enjoy legendary Southern hospitality at the brunch offerings of our recommended award-winning eateries in Houston, Texas, USA.

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