Easter provides an opportunity for Christians all over the world to reflect on the miracle of Christ’s resurrection and the profound sacrifice he made for humanity.
While we’re not sure how eating an elaborate brunch became so closely associated with the holiday, Houston restaurants have embraced the trend wholeheartedly, with epic feasts in a range of cuisines and price points. Thankfully, Houstonians of all faiths — or no faith at all — can feast without committing to any particular religious viewpoint.
Since the holiday doesn’t take place until Sunday, April 5, CultureMap will update this list periodically as more restaurants share their plans with us. Given the holiday’s popularity, reservations are strongly recommended.
Camaraderie
The French-inspired restaurant in the Heights will lay out a brunch buffet on its butcher block counter. Priced at $55 for adults and $18 for kids under 10, the selections include smoked salmon tartine, deviled eggs with caviar, rabbit rillette, salad, croque monsieur, biscuits and gravy, a carving station with leg of lamb and roast pork loin, and plenty of pastries.
Davis St. at Hermann Park
The restaurant will serve a three-course, $70 Easter brunch menu. Start with one of seven choices, including charbroiled oysters, poached pear salad, and chef Mark Holley's signature crispy Thai shrimp. Entree choices include blackened redfish, bourbon-batter French toast, shrimp and grits, and lamb chop ($12 supplement). Finish with coconut cake, key lime cheesecake, or mud pie parfait. Brunch is served from 11 am-6 pm.
Etoile Cuisine et Bar
The Uptown French restaurant will celebrate Easter with a three-course, $68 brunch. Options include lobster bisque, leek and corn tart with smoked salmon, beef “Comme Unbourguignon,” spring vegetable risotto, and profiteroles. A kid’s menu is also available for $32.
Eugene's
Creole classics are on the menu at this River Oaks-area eatery. Its Easter brunch menu includes scallops en brochette over crab cakes, Benedicts made with either tasso or boudin, pecan-crusted red snapper, stuffed shrimp, and more. The Easter bunny will be present for photos during brunch, 10 am-2:30 pm.
Guard & Grace
The downtown steakhouse will serve a number of brunch specials, including lobster Benedict, Korean-style short rib Benedict, duck confit hash, steak and eggs, and a Colorado leg of lamb sandwich. The full dinner menu will also be available. Brunch is served beginning at 10:30 am.
Haywire
The Texas-inspired restaurant in Memorial City will serve an Easter brunch buffet with carving stations, a taco bar, a seafood bar, desserts, and more. Served from 10 am-3 pm, it’s priced at $60 for adults and $20 for kids 5-12.
Hugo’s
The Montrose restaurant will serve its celebrated Sunday brunch buffet from 10 am-3 pm. It will feature all of its typical dishes along with a carving station, seasonal items, and Easter desserts. The cost is $58 for adults and $17 for children.
Johnny Rita's
The recently-opened Mexican restaurant in Lindale Park will celebrate its first Easter with dishes such as tlayuda desayuno (crunchy tortilla topped with pork rendering, refried black beans, scrambled eggs, bacon, chorizo, and Oaxacan and Mexican cheeses), chilaquiles, huaraches, pancakes, and more. It's also open for dinner.
King Steak
The Uptown restaurant is serving a family-style feast for Easter brunch. Priced at $75 for adults and $35 for kids 10 and under, the meal includes beef tenderloin, salmon piccata, honey-glazed ham, lemon-ricotta pancakes, brioche French toast, and more. Brunch is served from 11 am-4 pm.
Le Jardinier
The Michelin-starred restaurant at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will serve a three-course, $135 Easter brunch menu. Start with burrata with strawberry and rhubarb, poached cold salmon, or French white asparagus. Entree choices include roasted lamb loin, slowly cooked cod, and rabbit conchiglione. Finish with one of three desserts.
Leo’s River Oaks
Winner of Best New Restaurant in the 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, Leo’s recently-introduced brunch menu includes options such as beef carpaccio with shaved truffle, a Bacon Slab Benedict with foie onion jam, and brioche French toast. Pair them with classic cocktails, including mimosas, bellinis, and Bloody Marys. Brunch is served from 10 am-3 pm.
Liberty Kitchen
The Southern-inspired seafood restaurant will supplement its regular brunch fare with specials such as a Coastal Benedict, made with poached Maine lobster or a Chesapeake crab cake. In addition, the restaurant will be decorated for the holiday, and the Easter Bunny will stop by for photos. Brunch is served from 9 am-3 pm.
The Marigold Club
The stylish Montrose restaurant's three-course, $85 Easter brunch menu starts with choices like salad, beef tartare, leeks, and yellowtail crudo. Entree choices include pancakes, king crab tart, croque madame, chicken Milanese, and a burger. Diners may enhance their meal with raw oysters, cold seafood, and, of course, caviar.
Nobu
For Easter, the globally-renowned sushi restaurant will supplement its Sunday brunch buffet with chef stations serving prime rib with spicy amazu ponzu, roasted salmon, short rib-stuffed bao buns, and parmesan truffle fice with rock shrimp. The $85 meal will be served from 11 am-2 pm.
The Original Ninfa's
Both the Navigation and Uptown locations will supplement their regular with wood-roasted cabrtio. Available as a shareable platter for $95 or in an individual portion for $32, diners are encouraged to reserve the dish in advance.
Osso & Kristalla
Jim Crane's casual Italian restaurant will celebrate Easter with photos with the Easter Bunny, bunny pancake stations, cocktail specials, and more (10 am-3 pm).
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
All locations of the locally-owned steakhouse will an Easter ham special ($49), consisting of double-smoked, triple-glazed ham with whipped potatoes and green bean almondine, plus a choice of pear salad or carrot ginger soup. A kids meal is also available for $19. For dinner, get the restaurant’s signature pork chop, plus a choice of soup or salad and dessert for $49.
Perseid
Aaron Bludorn's French restaurant at the Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose will serve a three-course, $75 Easter brunch menu from 7 am until 3 pm. Choices include fruit plate, yogurt parfait, Caesar salad, short rib and eggs, pancakes, and confit lamb shoulder.
Picos
The Mexican restaurant will add some enhancements to its regular Sunday brunch buffet in the form of a carving station, fresh seafood bar, taco bar, deviled eggs, made-to-order omelet and waffle stations, and more. Served from 10 am-3 pm, brunch is priced at $52 for adults, $42 for seniors, $20 for children ages 8–12, $10 for kids 4–8, and complimentary for children under 4.
Prime 131
Usually only open for dinner, the live fire steakhouse will be open from 11 am-8 pm. It will supplement its regular menu with prime rib and Thai curry lobster bisque.
Rainbow Lodge
Located in Lazybrook/Timbergrove, the fine dining restaurant is known for its wild game. For Easter, it will serve a three-course, $69 menu ($39 kids menu also available). Choices include smoked duck gumbo, marinated Gulf shrimp salad, hanger steak and eggs, grilled rack of lamb, braised bison short rib Benedict, and croissant bread pudding.
Remi at the Hotel Granduca
The Uptown restaurant will supplement its regular brunch menu with Easter specials, including black truffle deviled eggs, potato and leek soup, braised lamb shank with polenta, and duck leg confit with duck fat hash brown. The meal also includes Easter egg hunts at 10 am and 11:30 am, along with photos with the Easter bunny.
Sixty Vines
The wine-obsessed restaurant recently updated its brunch menu with new items such as carrot cake pancakes, avocado Benedict croissant, a shareable brunch board, and the “Winemaker’s Breakfast” with eggs, hash browns, sausage, and sourdough toast. Beverage options into a matcha martini, frozé, and the Scarlet Letter Sangria made with tequila, sparkling rosé, orange bitters, mixed berry simple syrup, and and pomegranate.
State Fare Kitchen and Bar
Both the Memorial City and The Woodlands locations of the Texas comfort food restaurant will supplement its regular brunch menu with seasonal specials such as hummingbird pancakes. In addition, the restaurant will be decorated for Easter and feature a DJ spinning from 12-4 pm.
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen
Both the Memorial and Energy Corridor locations of this Houston classic will offer an Easter brunch buffet from 11 am-3 pm. Priced at $32.95 ($12.95 for kids 5-12), the selections include chicken flautas, ceviche, shrimp cocktail, pancakes, eggs cooked-to-order, street tacos, and five of the restaurant’s most popular enchiladas — Mexico City, Refugio, Puebla, Crystal City, and Chihuahua Beef. Pair them with agua frescas or $4 cocktails (mimosas, champagne, Bloody Mary, or red sangria).
Toro Toro at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston
The restaurant will serve its decadent Easter brunch buffet from 11 am-3 pm. Priced at $145 for adults and $65 for children 12 and under, the meal includes a seafood and sushi station, a carving station, a Texas Charcuterie Board, classic breakfast fare, and a “grand dessert display.” Reservations are required.
Traveler's Table
The Montrose restaurant will supplement its typical brunch fare with Easter-themed drinks and dishes, including the Pretty in Pink (vodka, almond orgeat, lemon juice, simple, strawberries, and mint), truffled Easter eggs, grilled lamb lollipops, and strawberry matcha shortcake. These specials are available Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 from 10 am-2:30 pm.
Uchi Houston
Usually only open for dinner, the Montrose sushi will offer a special, six-course, $120 lunch for two on Easter Sunday. Served from 11 am-2:30 pm, the menu includes fan favorite dishes such as hama chili, nigiri, sashimi, temaki, and the popular fried milk dessert. The a la carate, core dinner menu will also be available.
Yiayia's Greek Kitchen
Usually only open for dinner, the Greek restaurant will be open for both Easter on April 5 and the following week for Greek Easter on April 12 from 11 am-8 pm. The restaurant will serve its full dinner menu, including Greek salad, keftedes, grilled octopus, lamb chops, and more.
Zaranda
This new restaurant in downtown will celebrate its first Easter with a $59, three-course menu ($17 for kids 12 and under). Served from 10 am - 3 pm, the meal begins with cornbread, followed by a choice of spring salad, artichoke soup, campechana, or braised lamb empanadas. Entree choices include steak and eggs, roast chicken, rainbow trout, rice with vegetables, and braised lamb hash. Two dessert options round out the meal.
Photo by J Chacon
Sixty Vines recently updated its brunch menu.
