where to eat on Mother's Day

More than 20 Houston restaurants making memorable Mother's Day meals

Those looking to treat Mom to a special meal for Mother’s Day will have plenty of options all over Houston. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites. Unless otherwise noted, dining options are available on Sunday, May 11.

Alora
The Montrose newcomer offers its very first Mother’s Day brunch, with selections like Vietnamese sizzling steak and eggs served with Comté cheese, pâte, and tomatoes; Lima hot chicken and pandan French toast made with marinated chicken tenders and aji limo pepper; and 7-11 Sando with milk bread, chicken katsu dish, tonkatsu, and patacones. Among the cocktails available are the Alora Bloody Mary; mimosas with choice of fresh-squeezed juices; and Chilcano, fresh-squeezed lime juice, ginger beer, and choice of lemongrass, basil, hibiscus, or lychee. Brunch is available from 11 am to 3 pm. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online.

Annabelle Brasserie
The lively French spot has a variety of special selections for Mother's Day, including filet and eggs for $62, served with caramelized onions, asparagus, and Béarnaise sauce, and a crab bagel Benedict for $35, which is paired with a fresh house salad and hollandaise sauce. There’s also the Mother’s Bloom cocktail, made with St. Germain elderflower liqueur, prosecco, club soda, fresh mint leaves and edible flowers. Book at OpenTable.

Aya Sushi
A special Mamakase menu features 13 different bites plated family style, including crudos, small bites, nigiri, and maki. The Mamakase and the restaurant's a la carte menu will be available all day from 11 am to 9 pm.

Barbacana
A special Mother's Day brunch is offered from 11 am to 3pm, with selections such as Eggs Florentine with chanterelle and candied pancetta; n’duja and avocado toast; soufflé pancakes with preserved blackberries and miso butter; and French toast with black tea, lemon curd, and honey butter. Book on OpenTable.

Chardon
The modern French bistro at the Thompson Hotel offers a Parisian bistro-inspired, three-course, prix-fixe brunch menu with items such as wild Atlantic salmon with spring vegetables and Béarnaise sauce, steak frites, crab and endive Caesar salad, and crunchy profiteroles. The cost is $75 per person, and a $16 children’s menu is also available. Every mother will be welcomed with a complimentary spritz cocktail. Brunch is available from 11 am to 3 pm. View the menu and reserve online.

Doris Metropolitan
Usually closed on Sundays, the Upper Kirby restaurant will be open from noon to 5 pm on Sunday, May 11, serving the regular menu and four brunch features, including steak and eggs and shakshuka. Prices are a la carte.

Hidden Omakase
Mom will love this special offering at the Michelin-recommended sushi restaurant near the Galleria. The garden-themed dinner features five courses inspired by childhood memories and the chefs’ own mothers. Think banana bread with Mexican coffee ice cream from Sweet Bribery, finished with chantilly whipped cream. Seatings are available at 5 and 6:30 pm. Book reservations through Resy.

Hotel Granduca
The Uptown hotel serves up Tè Pomeridiano, an Italian take on English High Tea. This refined experience features five savory and four sweet tea sandwiches, served with warm scones, Italian mascarpone cream, preserves, and a choice of artfully selected teas. The cost is $74 for adults and $36 for children. Reserve online.

Hugo's
A Dia de las Madres three-course pre-fixe dinner is available in addition to the regular menu. It features a choice of appetizers, entree, and dessert, with selections including yellowfin tuna; sautéed shrimp with creamy rice; pan-seared striped bass with mushroom zacahuil; and flourless chocolate cake. The special is available Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11. The pre-fixe dinner is $55 per person plus tax and gratuity, with an optional beverage pairing menu for $36 per adult. View the full menu and reserve online.

Juliet
The upscale Galleria-area restaurant has a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet, with selections such as carved filet mignon and salmon, an omelet bar, Nashville hot chicken tenders, smoked Gouda grits, waffles, mac & cheese, pastries, and more. The cost is $49.95 for adults, $29.95 kids under 12, and free for children 5 and under. Brunch is served from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Reserve online or call 713-324-8831.

Le Jardinier
The Michelin-starred restaurant in the MFAH is known for elevated food in an elegant atmosphere. For Mother's Day, a variety of special dishes are on the menu, including poached white asparagus and burrata, Carolina gold rice risotto, and wagyu beef bavette au jus. The three-course brunch is $125 for adults and a dedicated children’s brunch is available for $55. Brunch is available from 11 am to 2:30 pm. Reservations can be made via Resy and OpenTable.

Leo’s River Oaks
Treat Mom to an elegant three-course prix-fixe brunch in a festive atmosphere. Dishes include avocado toast, crab cake Benedict, steak and eggs, and French toast bread pudding. The cost is $70 per adult.

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
A special three-course prix-fixe menu is available for $53 for adults and $22 for kids 12 and under, along with à la carte options. All moms receive a complimentary mimosa, and the first five moms to arrive receive a Kendra Scott necklace. The restaurant is opening early, with brunch served from 9 am to 3 pm. Dinner service follows with an à la carte menu. Reserve on OpenTable.

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe
For a Jimmy Buffett-infused Mother's Day, head to the Lake Conroe resort where all moms receive a complimentary Mimosa. Then enjoy a massive brunch buffet, including made-to-order omelet station, carving tables, charcuterie, an assortment of tasty desserts, and a Bloody Mary, mimosa, and Bellini bar, available for an additional $19. The cost for brunch is $79 for adults and $39 for children ages 6 to 12. Reservations are highly recommended, and a reservation deposit of $25 is required for guests aged six and older.

The Marigold Club
The restaurant’s three-course, pre-fixe brunch borrows from the restaurant’s favorite selections, including tuna Provencal with olive and caper tapenade and kohlrabi; croque madame with wagyu pastrami and rocket salad; and eclair au chocolat. Brunch is available on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, and is $85 per adult and $30 per child. Reserve at OpenTable.

Maven at Sawyer Yards
A three-course brunch is available on Mother's Day. Selections include quiche bites, spinach and strawberry salad, blueberry or chocolate chip pancake “Muffin Tops,” eggs Benedict with capicola, a Monte Cristo sandwich, pain perdu with vanilla ice cream, tiramisu, and coffee cake. The cost is $40. A children’s menu is available for $10, and guests can also opt for a mimosa carafe for an additional $15. Brunch is available from 10 am to 3 pm. Reserve on Resy.

Musaafer
The Michelin-starred restaurant in the Galleria is offering a progressive Indian tasting menu for Mother's Day, designed to represent a powerful maternal archetype, paired with rich and varied flavors, textures, and storytelling. Some of the menu’s highlights are khandvi cold spring rolls in lentil sheets and garlic thecha, palak paneer tortellini or chargrilled chicken in makhani sauce, and cholle kulche with mango chutney and zucchini kofta. Lunch is available from noon to 2 pm, and is $94 for a four-course menu. Dinner seatings are available starting at 5:15, 5:30, 8:30, and 8:45 pm, with a cost of $130 for a six-course dinner. Reserve lunch and dinner at OpenTable.

Perseid
Aaron Bludorn's restaurant at the Hotel Saint Augustine will supplement its regular brunch menu with a special opportunity. Houston Events & Florals will be on-site to help moms build custom floral arrangements. Menu choices include pancakes, quiche with duck confit, a ham and cheese omelette, and shrimp and grits. Brunch is served from 7 am to 3 pm, and reservations are available on Resy.

Post Oak Hotel
Mom will love the chic hotel’s third annual "Springtime in Paris” Mothers Day celebration. The extravagant event is the Bayou City’s take on Rue Cler, a Parisian Street market. In addition to the menu that includes caviar and shucked oysters, cheeses and charcuteries, a carving station with lamb and filet mignon, and breakfast quiches, there are also tasting stations from Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon. A welcome drink is included and kids can enjoy a special toy boutique with arts and crafts. The cost is $170 for adults and $75 for children ages 5 to 12. Brunch is available from 10 am to 4 pm.

Toro Toro at the Four Seasons Houston
As it always does on major holidays, the Latin-inspired steakhouse will serve a decadent Mother's Day brunch buffet. Priced at $145 for adults and $65 for kids 12 and under, the spread includes a seafood and sushi station, a carving station, Texas charcuterie board, breakfast favorites, and a lavish dessert spread. Brunch is served from 11 am to 3 pm and reservations are required.

Uchi Houston
Enjoy an omakase dinner on Mother’s Day with an array of dishes, including Ora King sashimi, hot oysters, mamasu nigiri, a biendo roll, lobster gunkan, and more. The cost is $400 for two people, and reservations can be made online.

Winsome Prime
The Galleria-area steakhouse has complimentary roses and champagne for all the moms. Brunch is available from 11 am to 4 pm, with options like the breakfast quesadilla, breakfast sandwich, lobster Benedict, deep fried french toast, or Winsome chicken n’ waffles. Dinner is available from 5 to 10 pm, with selections such as kung pao pasta, truffled lasagna, and prime steaks.

Brunch at Liberty Kitchen and Oysterette

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Moms get a complimentary mimosa on Mother's Day at Liberty Kitchen and Oysterette.

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Where to drink now

CultureMap's 11 favorite new bars that shook up Houston in 2025

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Eclectic vintage finds populate the walk-up bar at Augustine Lounge in Hotel Saint Augustine.

This was a standout year for new bars in Houston, with elevated cocktail lounges opening alongside neighborhood hangouts. Whether you’re after a cold beer while watching the Texans on a Heights patio or a tiny martini inside an emerald-green, celestial-inspired hideaway near the Galleria, these 11 openings defined Houston’s bar scene in 2025.

Augustine Lounge
Hotel Saint Augustine has been racking up awards since it opened — receiving a Michelin Key and best new hotel honors from both Esquire and Travel + Leisure. Its bar, Augustine Lounge, matches that acclaim with a focused drinks program featuring highlights like the Coyote Call, a mix of mezcal, port, and Blackstrap rum accented with raspberry, lime, and nutmeg. The food menu leans elevated but unfussy, with offerings such as a charcuterie board with duck prosciutto and a wagyu hot dog tucked into a brioche bun. It also hosts vinyl nights featuring DJ sets from high profile Houstonians. Augustine Lounge is located at 4110 Loretto Drive and open daily from 11 am-12 am.

Bar Doko
Created by Duckstache Hospitality experts (Kokoro, Handies Douzo, Himari, and Aiko) as a companion to its sushi restaurant Doko, Bar Doko has an intimate, 16-seat atmosphere and an extensive selection of Japanese whisky. Small bites shine here, including a masu crudo topped with smoked trout roe and a Jidori egg salad toast. Beverage options range from highballs, martinis, sake, beer, and wine to inventive cocktails like the “Sora” Sky, made with sesame-infused tequila, Maven cold brew, toasted barley, coffee liqueur, and vanilla miso foam. Bar Doko is located at 3737 Cogdell Street, Suite 135, and is open daily from 4 pm-2 am.

Bar Madonna
One doesn’t need a room at the Marlene Inn — a grand neoclassical home turned nine-room hotel — to enjoy this elegant watering hole. Bar Madonna takes its name from a striking, 10-foot painting of the Virgin Mary, relocated from an 18th-century Italian church. Leading the beverage program is Tom Hardy, formerly of Hotel Saint Augustine, whose menu balances Old World influence with New Orleans flair.

This is a seated-only bar, offering 12 interior seats plus additional patio seating, and while reservations aren’t required, they’re often helpful. Signature libations include the Wild Ouest, a tequila-forward blend with poblano, lime, and mezcal inspired by “cowboy boots down the Champs-Élysées.” Bar Madonna is open Monday-Thursday from 3-10 pm, Friday from 3-11 pm, Saturday from 12-11 pm, and Sunday from 12-10 pm.

Berwick’s Bird of Paradise
A tropical escape awaits at Berwick’s Bird of Paradise, created by veteran bartender Robin Berwick of Midtown's beloved Double Trouble. The space was fully renovated to invoke a resort bar attached to an imaginary hotel, complete with playful design touches and a mythical “owner” depicted on the wall. Tropical drinks anchor the menu — think spicy, frozen tequila riffs and a coconut-infused Crocodile Tears Martini — alongside a selection of bar bites like smash burgers, chicken wings, and a Bikini sandwich. Known colloquially as "Be Bop," the bar has quickly attracted locals, industry regulars, and neighbors. Open Tuesday-Thursday from 4 pm-12 am, Friday-Saturday from 3 pm-1 am, and Sunday from 2 pm-10 pm, Berwick’s Bird of Paradise is at 2020 Studewood Street.

Donna’s
The newest cocktail destination on this list, Donna’s quickly built a following after opening Thanksgiving weekend in the former Ready Room space. Named after the grandmother of co-founder Jacki Schromm, the bar is a collaboration between the veteran bartender and Anvil owner Bobby Heugel. Together, the duo aims to create a house-party atmosphere, with energetic weekends balanced by more laid-back weeknights. A vintage stereo system — complete with a reel-to-reel and a turntable — sets the soundtrack, loud enough to entertain but low enough for conversations. The Jacki’s Martini, a 50-50 mix of gin with Cocchi Americano and Dolin Blanc vermouth, nods to both the “Bobby’s Martini” at Refuge and Squable’s “Terry’s Martini.” Donna's is open daily from 2 pm-2 am at 2626 White Oak Drive.

Endless Bummer
Walk the line between Houston and hell at Endless Bummer, the tiki bar next to Beteleguese Beteleguese’s Montrose location. Skeletons, imps, and tiki idols fill the 50-seat space, turning Endless Bummer into an immersive experience displaying works by local artists. The cocktail menu reimagines tropical standards like daiquiris, mai tais, and punches, while originals include the Banana Hammock — a banana-coffee vodka drink — and the Bitter Bird, made with Jamaican rum, Campari, pineapple, yuzu, and strawberry. Located at 4500 Montrose Boulevard, Endless Bummer is open Wednesday-Sunday, from 5 pm-12 am.

Good God, Nadine’s
Designed to feel like the home of “everyone’s favorite eccentric aunt,” Good God, Nadine’s delivers a warm, casual atmosphere paired with playful, comfort-forward drinks. The Washington Corridor bar offers 17 beers and wines on tap, along with cocktails like the Mango Sticky Rice, made with vodka, coconut milk, mango, and pandan. Food options range from po' boys to cast-iron cornbread and oysters on the half shell. Patrons can choose between three distinct areas: an indoor bar, an air-conditioned patio, and a garden patio. Good God, Nadine’s sits at 33 Waugh Drive, and is open Tuesday-Saturday from 4 pm-12 am, and Sunday from 12 pm-8 pm.

The Kid
With a comfortable bartop, moody-but-visible lighting, and ample seating — The Kid nails the feel of a classic neighborhood hang. Inside, charming baby goat figurines — aka “kids” — peek out from behind chicken wire room dividers, while an astroturfed patio outside offers a prime spot to catch a game. From the team behind Flying Fish, Flying Saucer, and Rodeo Goat, the bar continues the group’s tradition of approachable comfort food, including burgers and loaded tater tots. Drink options include the La Fresita, a refreshing creation of tequila, strawberry, peach, lemon, and prosecco. Happy hour is weekdays from 4 pm-7 pm, with $8 cocktails and wines, plus an all-day happy hour on Tuesdays. Located at 1815 N. Durham Drive, The Kid is open Monday-Thursday, 4 pm-12 am, and Friday and Saturday, 4 pm-2 am.

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Eclectic vintage finds populate the walk-up bar at Augustine Lounge in Hotel Saint Augustine.

Moon
Perched above Tavola, Moon is an elegant cocktail lounge inspired by the cosmos. A joint concept from the Bastion Collection — the hospitality group behind Michelin-starred Le Jardinier at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — and Cafe Natalie, Moon’s food options range from a black truffle croque monsieur to the Dark Side of the Moon, a chocolate moelleux with hazelnut crunch. House cocktails like the Nightfall, featuring spiced WhistlePig rye, dark rum, Oloroso sherry, and cherry, sit alongside classics such as French 75s, wines, mocktails, tiny martinis, and shots. For those craving something off-menu, head bartender Joao Diniz is known for crafting bespoke drinks on request. Moon is located at 1800 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 6110, and is open Tuesday-Thursday from 5 pm-12 am, and Friday and Saturday from 5 pm-2 am.

Starduster Lounge
There’s something both nostalgic and timeless about Starduster Lounge, a Heights neighborhood bar that puts a subtle cosmic spin on West Texas style. Will Thomas, co-founder of White Oak Music Hall and owner of Dan Electro’s, teamed up with Benjy Mason of Johnny’s Gold Brick and Winnie’s to transform the nearly 100-year-old building into a charming destination with a rustic yet refined interior of leather, vintage tile, and wood, and a spacious, tree-shaded backyard. The menu is constantly evolving, but standout drinks include the Pecan or Pecan?, with rye, bourbon, and Licor 43. Steak night is on Thursdays, with other food offerings announced via the bar’s Instagram. Happy hour is Monday-Friday, 4 pm-6 pm, with half-off cocktails. Starduster Lounge is located at 3921 N. Main and is open Monday-Friday from 4 pm-2 am, and Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm-2 am.

CultureMap editor Eric Sandler's Honorable Mention: Montrose Grocer
Building on her experience as the owner of Avondale Food & Wine and Heights Grocer, Houston entrepreneur Mary Clarkson opened this wine shop next to Catbirds. What distinguishes it from Heights Grocer is that MG also has a carefully-chosen selection of wines by-the-glass and bottle available for drinking on-site. Paired with snacks in the form of sandwiches and charcuterie boards and enhanced by a soundtrack of 4,000 records, Montrose Grocer has become a popular spot with hospitality workers and wine lovers who appreciate its low key atmosphere and affordable prices. (Full disclosure: Clarkson and Sandler are friends. She is a regular contributor to CultureMap's "What's Eric Eating" podcast.)

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