There are lots of ways to show Mom how special she is this Mother's Day. One of them is to take her out to brunch or dinner. Those looking for options should find something for every taste and budget in our curated list.
Annabelle Brasserie
Celebrate Mom with brunch from 11 am to 3 pm. In addition to a spread of French-inspired delights, she'll enjoy a balloon photo op, and a complimentary mimosa or Bellini upon arrival. Make reservations online.
Andiron
Opening on Sunday just for Mother's Day, the restaurant offers a special brunch from 11 am to 5 pm. Opt for items such as quiche with white asparagus, crab, aged cheddar and served with local greens, for $28; the Blackwood Soft Scramble, made with milk bread toast and Kaluga Amber caviar for $24; and fried Texas quail and a beef fat waffle, served with habanero honey butter for $38. Look for a made-to-order omelette station, a full cocktail list including mimosas, and delectable desserts. Use Resy to reserve.
Artisans
Recently relocated from Midtown to the Galleria area, the popular French restaurant will serve a four-course, $99 prix fixe menu that includes options such as lobster Thermidor crepe, smoked cheese ravioli, roasted petit tenderloin, French airline chicken with risotto, and chocolate sponge cake.
Auden
Head to this cozy, sophisticated bistro to celebrate Mom with a new brunch menu influenced by Texas flavors, Gulf Coast ingredients, and a nod to the owners’ Indian culture. Dishes include a cheddar herb biscuit topped with crawfish cream gravy for $24; and Shakshouka, made with San Marzano ranchero sauce, poached eggs, and chipotle sourdough for $20. Pair them with the Butterfly Effect cocktail, made with Reya vodka, St. Germain, lemon, and lychee-lemongrass soda for $14, or the Ticket to Paradise, a tropical concoction of Ilegal mezcal, pisco, pineapple, passionfruit, and lime. Brunch is available on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Axelrad
Casual comfort is the name of the game at this Midtown gathering space. Brunch is available from noon to 4 pm, and includes $2 off mocktails, $3 Mimosas, and $5 Bloody Marys and MichelRADas. As always, $3.50 Back Pew Hyper Light Drafts will be available as well.
Aya Sushi
Head to Bellaire for an omakase menu that's inspired by guest and staff favorites. Available all day, the cost is $88 per person with a two-person minimum.
Cocody
The restaurant's first Mother’s Day, four-course menu includes items like Scottish salmon gravlax with a Sancerre vinaigrette, French blinis, and dill espuma; center-cut chateaubriand with a black currant sauce, bayaldi ratatouille, and espelette pepper potato duchesse; and white and dark Valrhona chocolate fondant with salted caramel sauce. The cost is $110 per person for adults and there is a special children's menu for $29 per child.It is available on Mother's Day from 11 am to 9 pm and reservations are required.
Eldorado Ballroom
Those looking for a brunch option in a unique location should check out this offering. Lucille's Hospitality Group sets up in the historic Third Ward nightlife venue. From 1 to 3 pm, guests can indulge in a specialty curated brunch menu featuring a waffle station, fried shrimp Creole, grits, eggs, rolls, potato hash, and an assortment of muffins. Moms get free mimosas from the mimosa cart, and a DJ performs throughout the event. The cost is $55 per person. Seating is first come, first served with shared table seating. Doors open at noon.
Georgia James
The Montrose steakhouse has a special Mother's Day brunch available from 11 am to 3 pm. Selections include eggs Benedict with smoked bologna, 63-degree egg, and hollandaise; pain perdu with creme anglaise, strawberry, and foie gras; chilaquiles with salsa roja, refried beans, queso fresco, and 63-degree egg; frittata with pork sausage, trinity, fried oysters, and béarnaise; and a soft scramble with herbs, creme fraiche, and baguette. Make reservations on Resy.
Hamsa
The Rice Village Mediterranean restaurant celebrates Mother's Day with its newly launched brunch menu. Opt for selections like shakshuka, with spiced tomato, egg, sourdough, and the option to add Merguez sausage; the Green Omelette, served with feta, labane, Kasseri cheese, and sourdough; or the schnitzel sandwich, loaded with chicken schnitzel, eggplant, matbucha, and shata aioli.
Lucille's
The Museum District favorite has a special Mother's Day four-course brunch with a menu of watermelon salad, mac and cheese, salmon cake Benedict, and chocolate cake. All moms receive a complimentary mimosa or glass of Champagne. The restaurant's regular brunch favorites are also available. This special is on offer Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12.
MaKiin
Anyone looking for an alternative to brunch or dinner should check out the high tea experience at this upscale Thai concept. It features Thai herb tea served in antique tea sets from Thailand, and the menu includes rice crackers with smoked salmon, panang dumplings, savory cones, pandan cake, and mango sticky rice bites. The cost is $35 for two or $39 per person for unlimited tea and light bites.
Mutiny Wine Room
Those looking for something that's not a full meal should consider Mutiny's Mother's Day wine tasting. Guests will explore four wines in a blind tasting. The wine bar's resident winemaker leads the tasting, discussing how the pros identify wines by appearance, aroma, body, and flavor profiles. Each wine is accompanied by a food pairing. Bonus: guests can leave with a bottle of their favorite wine. The cost is $105 per person. Seatings are available at 2:30 pm and 5 pm. Reserve online.
Musaafer
The eclectic Indian concept offers a dining journey for Mother's Day. The Circle of Motherhood is a progressive menu, beginning with dishes that transport diners through the life of a girl enjoying her mother's food through cooking for her own children. The five-course lunch and seven-course dinner features options such as tacos where guests can choose tandoori chicken or soya champ pastor with smoked chili, garlic sauce, cilantro, and red onion, and a lollipop that celebrates the mother-daughter bond, made with strawberry, coconut, chocolate, and 24-carat gold. The cost for lunch is $80 per person and dinner is $120 per person.
Nobu Houston
Indulge in a special, four-course menu on Mother's Day from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Choose a starter, hot and cold main courses, and a dessert. Select from items such as the restaurant's signature yellowtail jalapeno or tuna tataki tosazu sashimi, seafood mushroom toban with onsen egg, brick oven-roasted chicken Anticucho, and Japanese beef katsu and cabbage truffle dry miso salad. A limited a la carte menu will also be available. The cost is $75 per adult and $36 for kids. View the full menu and reserve online.
Original Ninfa's on Navigation
The beloved Tex-Mex restaurant offers a Mother's Day brunch with selections like huevos rancheros; Desayuno Mexicano featuring chorizo and egg served with frijoles puercos, crispy potatoes, and either Nueske bacon or smoked sausage. Traditional favorites like buttermilk pancakes and mimosas round out the menu. Brunch is available Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 10 am to 2 pm.
The Post Oak Hotel
Kick Mother's Day dining up a notch with the posh hotel's second annual Springtime in Paris brunch. This Houston-based rendition of Rue Cler is an unforgettable Parisian food tour where guests can enjoy executive chef Jean-Luc Royere’s creations at sweet and savory stations and savor a drink at the Eau de Parfum inspired Bubble Bar. No present for mom? No problem. Guests can shop for gifts on site, and kids will love the toy boutique. Make reservations online.
Photo by Jenn Duncan
PostScript's Mother's Day brunch options include a Lobster Benedict.
PostScript
The all-pink-decor newcomer has a Mother's Day brunch filled with savory delights such as the Lobster Bene for $25, truffled toad in a hole for $24, and tha tarte flambe for $24. Those who want a bit more sweetness should opt for Frenched Texas Toast for $25.
Pair selections with a Bloody Mary, espresso martini, or mimosa. There will be live entertainment, and guests can book reservations through the restaurant's website.
Savoir
Spoil mom with brunch items such as this unique twist on PB&J: cinnamon sugar cronut holes paired with peanut butter mousse and house-made jam. There's also the Brunch Pizza, topped with bacon, sausage, pepper gravy, over-easy eggs, mozzarella, crispy potatoes, and fresh herbs, and the apple pie waffle featuring a warm-spiced waffle accompanied by apple slices, clotted cream, and pie crust crumble. View the menu online. Reservations are available through Open Table.
Sixty Vines
The wine bar's location in The Woodlands has a pre-Mother's Day vineyard-inspired brunch available on Saturday, May 11 from 10 am to 1 pm. Seasonal dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and a make-your-own mimosa bar will make Mom feel special. Check out the build-your-own bouquet session featuring spring florals by Bramasole Blooms, or treat Mom to a personalized jewelry piece from the Permanent Jewelry Bar by Gold Grace Jewelry. Make reservations through the website or at Open Table.
Turner's
Indulge in elegance with a a special three-course brunch at this Galleria-area restaurant. Select from starters, entrees, and dessert, including fried deviled eggs, lobster salad, truffle duck tartine, beef Wellington, roasted branzino king crab Benedict, yuzu cheesecake, and a macaron trio. Moms get a complimentary mimosa or bellini, and live piano music enhances the experience. The cost is $250 per person. View the menu and make reservations online.
Uchi
The Japanese hotspot's popular Mother's Day omakase experience is back. The dine-in dinner includes courses highlighted with oyster, Inada crudo, chef ‘s choice nigiri, lobster pancake, A5 hot rock, kanpachi shimi, Ora King salmon, and jasmine cream. The cost is $350 for two people. Reservation times begin at 6:15 pm and can be made online.
Wild Oats
Go to this Spring Branch spot for a brunch buffet of comfort food, including Caesar salad, French toast, thick-cut smoked bacon, yogurt parfaits with fresh fruit, a prime rib carving station, chicken-fried steak with all the trimmings, and chocolate mousse s'more brulee. The cost is $40 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Brunch is available from 11 am to 3pm.
Xochi
James Beard Award winner Hugo Ortega offers a brunch buffet on Mother's Day from 10 am to 3 pm. Expect everything from Mexican favorites, salads, meats, and more. The cost is $55 per adult and $15 for kids 10 and under, plus beverages, tax and gratuity. Make reservations online.
