From egg hunts to tableside visits from the Easter Bunny, Houston’s brunch scene is pulling out all the stops this year. You can kick off the morning with a live DJ and over-the-top balloon art at State Fare, pet live bunnies in the historic courtyard at Brennan’s, or head to the Hotel Granduca for a festive morning hunt. Whether you’re in the mood for a buzzy, festive hangout or a more polished family tradition, these H-Town favorites have the perfect table waiting.
Celebrate the season with Easter Brunch at Hotel Granduca. Enjoy a menu of Remi favorites and festive specials, including Braised Lamb Shank with Creamy Polenta, Black Truffle Deviled Eggs, and Duck Leg Confit. Families can snap a photo with the Easter Bunny or join one of our Easter Egg Hunts at 10:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Baskets will be provided for both egg hunts.
The newest addition to the Hugo Ortega empire is celebrating its very first Easter in Downtown with a menu inspired by the coastal "Las Californias" region. Since opening last fall, this spot has already landed on Texas Monthly’s list of the best new restaurants in the state for its unique blend of Baja and Alta California flavors. The holiday lineup features sophisticated starters like braised lamb empanadas and chilled octopus campechana, followed by wood-fired mains like marinated rainbow trout and a 40-hour brined roasted chicken. Plus, live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
Traveler’s Table is serving a global brunch all weekend in Montrose. And, between the truffled eggs and those lamb lollipops, you’ll have plenty of reasons to ignore your phone, though a "Pretty in Pink" cocktail is practically begging for a photo. The specialty menu is available for both dine-in and takeout from Friday through Sunday.
Annual traditions take over this Midtown landmark, where the courtyard comes alive with live bunnies (plus the Easter bunny!) and the sounds of a jazz band. The kitchen is rolling out a refined three-course Creole spread featuring seasonal hits like Gulf shrimp remoulade and strawberry Fitzgerald French toast.
With locations in the Rice Village, Memorial, and Tanglewood areas, Hungry’s is hosting an Easter brunch that includes a scheduled appearance from the Easter Bunny. The menu features family-friendly classics like chocolate chip mini waffles for the kids and Florentine eggs benedict for the adults. The festive brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all three spots.
With a massive reach from Garden Oaks to Katy, Local Table is hosting the Easter Bunny alongside a brunch lineup featuring chicken and biscuit benedict and croissant French toast. It’s a reliable move for families who need a solid meal and a holiday photo op without driving halfway across the city. The festivities run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all locations.
Hamsa is keeping its doors in Rice Village open all day on Easter, offering a brunch lineup that trades the standard ham for shakshuka hummus and schnitzel sandwiches. You can lean into the holiday spirit with babka French toast and a round of mimosas on their lush patio.
Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant
Picos is going all out in Upper Kirby with an expansive Easter buffet that features everything from a carving station and taco bar to a full seafood display. If you aren't in the mood for the full spread, their standard a la carte brunch menu is also available starting at 9 a.m.
Tipping Point Restaurant & Terrace
This Memorial City terrace is the move if you want to trade the traditional dining room for a poolside vibe and a view. The menu highlights include a decadent cinnamon roll benedict and apple jack French toast, plus a waffle station loaded with all the festive toppings. It’s the perfect backdrop to clink mimosas by the water and cheers to a much more glamorous Easter Sunday.
Swap the stuffy Easter attire for a relaxing afternoon under the neon tree at this vibrant Midtown beer garden. Between the $3 mimosas and $6 Bloody Marys, you can celebrate the holiday with 20% off frozen cocktails and a very chill backyard vibe. It’s the ultimate spot to clink glasses with friends over a few rounds of $5 MichelRADas.
Whimsical balloon creations and a live DJ set the stage for a high-energy holiday at both the Memorial and The Woodlands locations. The kitchen is serving up its signature a la carte brunch favorites alongside seasonal specials like vibrant Hummingbird Pancakes.
Forget the standard brunch buffet and head to Navigation or Uptown for a traditional wood-oven roasted cabrito that’s been brined and marinated for two days. This milk-fed baby goat is served family-style with all the fixings, including ensalada de nopales, rice, and fresh corn tortillas. Just be sure to call two days ahead to reserve a platter, because these limited quantities go fast.
Live music from the house band Ikaru sets the tone for a coastal Mexican buffet in Uptown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The spread features a mix of traditional brunch favorites alongside a dedicated carving station and seasonal Easter desserts. Don’t skip the Hugo-rita! Cheers!
The sounds of the house band Viento provide the backdrop for Hugo’s brunch buffet that has become a neighborhood institution. You'll find a massive spread of Mexican coastal favorites alongside a dedicated carving station and a lineup of specialty Easter desserts. If the daytime crowd isn't your speed, the restaurant also reopens for a full dinner service starting at 5 p.m.
A three-course French feast awaits in Uptown Park, featuring elegant starters like lobster bisque and truffle honey-drizzled reblochon cheese. For the main event, the kitchen is serving up roasted leg of lamb with Provence herbs and a duck breast finished with an orange gastrique. It’s a refined way to celebrate the holiday, rounded out by classic pistachio floating islands and vanilla profiteroles.
This historic 116-year-old log cabin in The Heights offers a wild game twist on the holiday, tucked away on an acre of lush, wooded grounds. The three-course menu features adventurous options like braised bison short rib benedict and a wild game mixed grill, though you can also opt for their famous smoked duck gumbo.
Five different types of enchiladas and a massive spread of Tex-Mex classics take center stage at this Woodway and Eldridge staple. Owned by "Enchilada Queen" Sylvia Casares—a James Beard Award semifinalist—the kitchen is bringing back its popular Sunday buffet specifically for the holiday. You can customize your meal at the made-to-order omelet station or load up on street tacos and chocolate tres leches, all while taking advantage of $4 mimosa and margarita specials.
Families can snap holiday photos and catch a visit from the Easter Bunny at any of the three locations in River Oaks, Memorial, and Rice Village. The brunch menu features Coastal Lobster Tail Benedict with lobster cream reduction, served with cheesy grits or potatoes.
Live music and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere define the holiday experience at this River Oaks newcomer. The menu leans into indulgence with dishes like beef carpaccio topped with shaved truffles, a bacon slab Benedict featuring foie onion jam, and brioche French toast with an almond crunch.
Across the street, Brasserie 19 is celebrating in the best way they know how—with cold champagne and a buzzy patio. The kitchen leans into French brasserie staples like a seafood croissant loaded with poached lobster or a classic Salade Niçoise with seared tuna. It’s the ultimate River Oaks destination for anyone looking to pair a rotating market quiche with some of the best people-watching in the city.
Photos: Courtesy of the restaurants presented in this post. Header photo: Hamsa by Shane Dante. Opening photo: Local Table.