Where to Eat on Easter Sunday

Where to eat right now: 21 Houston restaurants serving epic Easter brunches

From brunches to pre-fixe menus, Houston restaurants offer diners an array of options for dining out on Easter Sunday. Whether it's a full-on family gathering or an intimate experience for two, there's something for every taste. Unless otherwise noted, dining options are for Easter Sunday, March 31.

Amrina
The Woodland spot has a selection of Easter specials in addition to the regular dinner menu. Look for items like chicken and waffle with masala jaggery maple syrup, spice rub prime rib, egg curry served with crispy potato spaghetti, and an egg Benedict featuring a pulled leg of lamb and makhani hollandaise. All prices are a la carte, and the restaurant is open from noon to 8 pm. Reserve online.

A pink drink in a glass at left, with eggs Benedict topped with lobster and Hollandaise sauce, served with greens on a white plate.

Jenn Duncan

PostScript's special Easter Brunch options include Lobster Benedict.

Artisans
On Easter Sunday, the Galleria restaurant has a five-course pre-fixe meal for $99 per person. Indulge in French specialties such as corn chowder, asparagus salad, savory crepes, filet mignon, and beignets. Brunch is available from 11 am to 9pm.

Backstreet Cafe
From 10 am to 3pm on Easter Sunday, diners can opt for a three-course brunch menu featuring selections like chilled creamy artichoke soup, Gulf Coast seafood beignets, pan-roasted striped bass, beef tenderloin and eggs, and desserts such as traditional carrot cake or chocolate bread pudding. The cost is $59 for adults and $16 for children. Reservations are highly recommended.

Eight Row Flint
The Heights spot has with cocktail specials, pet portraits with the Easter Bunny, and an adult Easter egg hunt from 2 pm to 4 pm for those seeking to keep it fun and casual.

Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine
The Creole restaurant will celebrate the holiday with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Choices include Boudin and Tasso Benedict, Shrimp and Grits Montrose, and classic French toast. Pair them with a bottle of Prosecco that's discounted to $21 for the occasion.

Four Seasons Houston
At Toro Toro, the hotel's main restaurant, diners can expect brunch classics with pan-Latin flair. Chef Jonathan Esparza's offerings include a seafood and sushi station with poached jumbo shrimp, shucked oysters, crab claws, and caviar; a carving station with roasted prime rib, house-smoked brisket, and cedar-plank salmon; breakfast favorites; a grand dessert display; and kid’s station. The cost is $165 for adults and $65 for children 12 and under. Brunch is available from 11 am to 4 pm. Reservations are required.

Guard and Grace
An exclusive Easter Sunday Brunch, with options such as Crab Cake Benedict or Burnt End Fried Rice, Lobster Cavatelli or the Chicken Katsu Sandwich are available from 10 am to 3 pm. Don't miss the "Churro" Monkey Bread or the oyster selections. Prices are a la carte. Reservations are highly recommended.

Hamsa
Brunch on Easter Sunday is from 11 am to 2 pm, and diners will find traditional flavors of the Mediterranean and elevated brunch classics on the menu. Think dishes like lamb hummus, shakshuka, omelets, and more. Dessert specials are in collaboration with Badolina Bakery. A tahini brandy milk punch or raspberry fizz cocktail augment the experience.

Jane's Dine Inn
Join chef Jane Wild at her intimate Montrose dining room for a family-style feast that utilizes seasonal ingredients from local farms. The $95 meal also includes two drinks. Limited to just 24 people, two seatings are available at 10 am and 1 pm. Make reservations online.

Le Jardinier
This restaurant at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston that's known for its elevated fare has a three-course brunch offering on Easter Sunday. For $125 per person, enjoy seasonal starters such as citrus cured scallop or burrata with strawberry rhubarb. Second course options include rabbit ragout with fresh tagliatelle, Ora King salmon with green onion spring stew and fenugreek, or roasted lamb with aubergine mousse, cannelloni, and artichoke. For dessert, indulge in a decadent slice of carrot cake or Valrhona guanaja dark chocolate cremeux. The menu is available from 11 am to 4 pm and reservations are encouraged.

Marmo
This Italian-inspired steakhouse in the Montrose Collective mixed-use development will celebrate Easter with a decadent brunch buffet. Selections include a carving station with ribeye and prosciutto; a seafood station with oysters and other shellfish; a pasta bar; made-to-order frittatas; and a range of desserts.

Navy Blue
One of this year's nominees for Restaurant of the Year in the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, the Rice Village seafood restaurant will supplement its regular brunch menu with off-menu specials. Choices include a lobster roll, crab Benedict, crawfish risotto, and buttermilk pancakes. Pair them with selections from the wide-ranging wine list.

Ostia
This Italian restaurant in Montrose will open an hour early on Easter Sunday. Choose from a number of chef-owner Travis McShane's brunch dishes, including Focaccia French Toast, Ricotta Pancakes, and Pizza Dough Doughnuts. Of course, the restaurant's roast chicken with salsa verde is always a good choice.

Perry's Steakhouse
All locations of the popular restaurant will supplement their regular menus with an Easter ham special. The two-course, $49 includes a choice of a pear salad or carrot ginger soup followed by "double-smoked, triple-glazed ham" served with whipped potatoes and green bean almondine. Add a slice of white chocolate cheesecake for $9.

Picos
The Upper Kirby Mexican restaurant will serve an upgraded version of their buffet for Easter. Choices include a carving station with pork belly porchetta, prime rib, and picanha; a raw bar with oysters, ceviche, and aguachile; omelet and waffle stations; and a dessert bar. Margarita and other drink specials are also available.

Pier 6
Dine by the water and enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny in San Leon. The regular coastal favorites-infused menu will include chef's specials, and diners can get bottles of Hess wines for half price. Reservations suggested.

PostScript
Chef Bryan Caswell offers up the Upper Kirby spot's very first Easter Brunch. The menu includes savory options like Lobster Benedict with chili hollandaise, and sweeter selections such as French Texas Toast soaked in rum custard, served alongside roasted mango and vanilla maple syrup. Both are $25. And, naturally, guests can add on classic brunch libations like Bloody Marys, espresso martinis, or mimosas. Make reservations on the restaurant's website.

Savoir and Patton's
The Heights steakhouse has a three-course brunch available for $45 per person. Guests can start with appetizers such as the Vova Purgatorio and beef tartare, then select mains such as Beef Debris Benedict and smoked salmon tartine. Finish with a selection of decadent desserts, including Cronut and Chocolate Tart. Brunch is available from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Reservations available online.

State of Grace
From 10 am to 3 pm, this River Oaks restaurant has brunch specials such as cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, chicken fried chicken, and crawfish benedict, along with other chef's favorites. Reservations are recommended.

Truluck's
Diners will find regular menu items like Florida stone crab claws and miso-glazed sea bass. But there's also a special kids' menu, packed with favorites like creamy mac and cheese, chicken tenders, and cheeseburger sliders. Adults can add on the Spring Fling cocktail, a twist on the margarita, done up with guava, vanilla and orange flavors. The restaurant will be open from noon to 9 pm o Easter Sunday.

Whiskey Cake
A special brunch menu includes prime rib with smoked garlic au jus, horseradish cream, mashed potatoes, and root veggies, as well as go-to faves lemon blueberry French toast, chicken and waffles, pancakes, and more. Brunch is available from 10 am to 3 pm.

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Bowling over Houston

Gluten-free Austin restaurant picks River Oaks for first Houston store

Rendering of Honest Mary's in River Oaks

Rendering by Mark Odom Studio

Honest Mary's, an Austin-based eatery, is expanding with a new location in Houston's River Oaks in fall 2025.

It will be a Houston homecoming for restauranteur Nelson Monteith with the fall 2025 debut of Honest Mary’s in River Oaks.

“It’s a joy and honor to bring a brand we’ve worked hard to create in Austin and finally be able to share that concept with friends and family in Houston,” Monteith said in a statement. “There’s a bit of built-in comfort in knowing there are folks here who are already fans of Honest Mary’s. They’ve been asking us for years to open a location in Houston, and now it’s happening.”

Located at 2047-A West Gray St., Honest Mary's will occupy the current La Madeleine space. It is not known at this time when La Madeleine will close, but construction on Honest Mary's is expected to begin in May 2025.

Monteith and his wife, Mary, launched Honest Mary’s in 2017 after embracing mindful eating to improve their health. Since then, the Austin-based eatery that describes itself as serving "life-giving fast food" has expanded to four locations, with the upcoming River Oaks spot marking its arrival in Houston.

“There’s healthy food, fresh food, and fast food,” he said. “We wanted to create something that fits into that sweet spot without sacrificing quality or convenience. The trend towards healthy eating and the reality of busy lifestyles aren’t slowing down. We offer a place that caters to both.”

At the center of Honest Mary’s menu are five signature bowls ranging from poke to vegetarian, including the smoky poblano ($10.25) that features a basmati rice base with fresh vegetables of wild arugula, sweet corn, and pickled onions in a creamy poblano sauce. Co-partner and chef Andrew Wiseheart, known for Austin’s Contigo and Ladybird Taco, leads the kitchen.

Honest Mary's menu features healthy, gluten-free bowls. Guests can choose from five signature bowls at Honest Mary's, or create their own.Courtesy of Honest Mary's

Diners can build their own bowls by selecting a base like quinoa, proteins including grilled chicken and tuna, and vegetables such as sweet potatoes. Pickled onions, cucumber salad, and avocado are among the topping selections, with sauces like lemon garlic and cashew-lime crema.

Scratch-made sipping broths round out the menu, with the chicken bone broth packed with celery, carrots, onions and parsley, or an umami-rich seaweed and mushroom broth.

A selection of house-made aguas frescas and teas, local craft beer, wine, kombucha, and organic cold-pressed juices will be available, as will Honest Mary’s popular almond butter cookies sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a sprinkle of Maldon salt.

Rendering by Mark Odom Studio

Honest Mary's, an Austin-based eatery, is expanding with a new location in Houston's River Oaks in fall 2025.

With its fully gluten-free menu, Honest Mary’s caters to a range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free. To align with Monteith’s dedication to nutrition, Honest Mary’s uses seed oils sparingly and prioritizes local and organic ingredients when possible.

“River Oaks Shopping Center has a unique blend of history and vibrant new concepts, making it the ideal home for us,” Monteith said. “We aim to be a neighborhood spot where people can enjoy delicious, healthy food.”

Lunden McGill and John Frazier of Baker Katz brokered the deal for the 2,200-square-foot space and additional patio with seating for 38 inside and 44 outside. Mark Odom Studio is responsible for architecture and design.

Honest Mary’s signature elements of terra cotta and blue tilework will be incorporated to provide consistency between all five locations, while Art Deco-inspired decor of lush greenery, warm wood tones and natural light will align the space with the River Oaks Shopping Center’s structure.

Takeaway, delivery, and dine-in will be provided daily from 11 am to 9 pm.

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