The Best Brunch Restaurants in Houston

Houston's food scene has been hitting the mark these days. From gourmet places serving decadent meals to cozy homes dishing out Southern comfort food, diners can find it all in this Lone Star city. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. In a city known for sausage gravy, gigantic steaks, and fried chicken, it gets hard to know where to start, but when looking for the best brunch spots—this list has it covered.

The OpenTable Team

18 Restaurants

Updated October 01, 2021

Restaurants:	Grace's, Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou, Sorrento Ristorante Italiano…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	American, Steakhouse, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor, River Oaks, Midtown / Montrose…

Grace's

$$$$

American

Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

4.8

3711 reviews

It’s hard to make a list of where to go for the best breakfast in Houston without including Grace’s, the casual elegant dining spot founded by Johnny Carrabba. He set out to start a restaurant to honor his grandmother Grace, a Sicilian woman known for making her break from scratch every weekend. Grace was also born in Louisiana so dining here means you get a complex fusion of Italian specialties with a Cajun flair! Brunch is arguably the best meal, with chicken fried chicken biscuits, sausage gravy, waffles and wings, and other Southern specialties.

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Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou

$$$$

Steakhouse

River Oaks

4.7

5154 reviews

Located on a wooded retreat on Houston’s Buffalo Bayou near Memorial Park, Brenner’s Steakhouse is a perfect setting for an amazing dining experience. A lovely escape from the city, their two-story dining room offers breathtaking views from every table. One trip here might convince you they serve the best brunch in Houston! The menu features a selection of salads and appetizers, an Angus Burger, a classic Texas Breakfast, Country Fried Chicken and Biscuits, and other local specialties as well as omelets, steaks, and a smattering of Southern sides. Pair your meal with a Mimosa or Bayou Bloody Mary.

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Sorrento Ristorante Italiano

$$$$

Italian

Midtown / Montrose

4.8

3045 reviews

Located on the lower Westheimer strip, Sorrento Ristorante offers a complete Italian experience for those missing the tastes of Italy. They serve sophisticated, creative and contemporary Italian food along with an extensive wine list — and the restaurant even features live piano music, the perfect soundtrack for the best brunch in Houston. The brunch is a prix-fixe that offers a soup or salad, choice of entree, and choice of dessert or you can choose items a la carte. They feature Texas treats like a Double Berkshire Pork Chop with Three Eggs, Candied Bacon, and Ranchero Sauce, Filet of Steak and Poached Egg, Jumbo Crab Cake Benedict and other Italian-influenced specials. They also serve Tex-Mex Migas and Huevos Rancheros that are worth trying for some local flavor.

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State of Grace

$$$$

Contemporary Southern

River Oaks

4.8

2896 reviews

State of Grace opened in the classic, refurbished Lamar-River Oaks Shopping Center and chef Bobby Matos invented a fabulous menu blending Southern, American, Latin, Gulf Coast, German, and Asian cuisines. They have a casual yet elegant vibe that makes a great destination for families, groups of friends, or a date. The menu includes a selection of small starters such as deviled eggs, hush puppies, and warm cinnamon rolls. The standards feature Huevos Rancheros, Chicken Fried Chicken, Kimchee Fried Rice, and a Lobster Roll, among other treats. It’s an eclectic menu with something for everyone.

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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Houston

$$$$

Seafood

Galleria / Uptown

4.8

3670 reviews

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House in Houston is one of the best places to get fresh Florida Stone Crab. They source it right from their own fisheries on the Gulf of Mexico so you can be sure you are getting the freshest fish. The restaurant sits on two levels directly across from Carnegie Library in a tavernous space that makes a great place for groups to dine. The Lunch and Brunch menu features Fresh Florida Stone Crab Claws and hot appetizers like Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, as well as sandwiches, Chef Selects, and soups and salads to round out the meal.

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Damian's Cucina Italiana

$$$$

Italian

Midtown / Montrose

4.7

2768 reviews

Damian’s has been serving authentic Italian cuisine for over 30 years and has a worldwide reputation as one of the city’s best restaurants. The interior is rich and lavish yet still warm and friendly, and diners get to choose from extensive menu offerings and weekly specials from Chef Napolean Palacios. The antipasti menu features classics like Gnocchi Verdi and Sweet Potato Ravioli. There are a number of delicious fish, chicken, and meat dishes to choose from and a very extensive pasta menu featuring some of the Old World favorites. They also feature over 100 wines to pair with your brunch plate.

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Masraff's

$$$$

Contemporary American

Westside

4.9

3542 reviews

Masraff’s on Post Oak Blvd is a casually elegant upscale restaurant owned by Tony and Russell Masraff. The restaurant has quickly become a local favorite with delicious American cuisine and sleek, refreshing ambiance. The menu features seafood, fowl, homemade pastas, lamb, beef, and seasonal game among plenty of delicious starters and sides. Decadent appetizers like the Pan Seared Foie Gras or Chef’s Daily Risotto are a great way to start the meal. You can follow it up with a seafood or beef entree or one of the savory sandwiches or pasta dishes. They also have a stellar wine list and cocktail menu if you want a drink to go along with your meal.

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Grotto - Downtown Houston

$$$$

Italian

Downtown

4.6

1372 reviews

Inspired by classic Southern Italian cooking, Grotto is the place to go for the best brunch in Houston featuring veal, chicken, seafood, and housemade pastas. The restaurant itself has breathtaking decor with spectacular hand-blown glass chandeliers, whimsical murals, and custom-made polished iron scrollwork. Located in the Galleria area, they draw in both visitors and tourists alike. The brunch menu features a wide range of options like Italian-Style French Toast, the Grotto Benedict with Poached Eggs and Prosciutto Crisop, and a Linguine Carbonara, among other specialties.

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Killen's STQ

$$$$

American

Westside

4.8

1430 reviews

If you’re looking for an excellent steakhouse to hit up for brunch, check out Killen’s STQ. Chef Ron Killen, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu, is in charge of the kitchen and he has a menu full of hand-cut steaks cooked to perfection in their infrared broiling system. The food is all prepared fresh daily, including the rich desserts! Start with a homemade biscuit, smoked short rib ravioli, bone marrow, or a cup of gumbo before moving on to big Maine Lobster, fried chicken, or one of the wood-fired steaks. They're a great place to make sure you’re getting a hearty brunch before heading back out into the city.

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Monarch @ Hotel Zaza

$$$$

Contemporary American

W. University / Med Center

4.5

791 reviews

Monarch is a posh, fine-dining restaurant with a terrace serving refined New American fare in the trendy Hotel ZaZa. The atmosphere is fun and lively and a great spot to head for brunch with a group. The menu features some highlights of Southern cuisine, such as the Honey Butter and Crispy Chicken Biscuit, Roasted Chicken Chilaquiles, and a Crab Cake Eggs Benedict. They use only the top ingredients, like the Hereford Beef Tenderloin, and have a fantastic cocktail menu to top it all off.

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Bloom & Bee

$$$$

American

Galleria / Uptown

4.6

1251 reviews

Located in the Post Oak Hotel, the Bloom and Bee is one of Houston’s most opulent brunches. Take a seat in the gorgeously decorated dining room and peruse the menu of options made from sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. Start with the baked goods and then choose from one of the decadent entrees, like the brioche French toast, corned beef hash, or the caviar with capers, creme fraiche, and egg whites. They have one of the most exquisite dining experiences in the whole city.

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Osso & Kristalla

$$$$

Italian

Downtown

4.6

591 reviews

If you’re heading downtown to find the best breakfast in Houston, check out Osso and Kristalla, a contemporary Italian Trattoria run by the owner of the Houston Astros. The brunch is pretty simple with options like chicken parm sandwiches, strawberry waffles, and wood-fired pizzas that are all solid choices. But many people saunter in here for the brunch cocktails, like the mimosa carafe, bloody marys, frozen limoncellos, and bellinis. They have a cool, chic industrial vibe that gets bustling during the brunch hour so come early to grab a seat.

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