clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
More Maps

The 18 Hottest New Restaurants in Houston, December 2023

Dig Into Dim Sum at These 16 Houston Restaurants

16 Top Places for Tamales in Houston

More in Houston See more maps
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
Eric Sauseda/Groovehouse

12 Places to Brunch on New Year's Day, Mapped

by Darla Guillen
View as Map
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
| Eric Sauseda/Groovehouse
by Darla Guillen

Whether you've been up all night or just woke up from a bubbles-induced slumber, you're likely to be hungry on the first morning of the new year. And a Southern post-New Year's Eve brunch calls for fried meat, eggs and Texas Caviar (black-eyed peas). Of course, a good Bloody Mary, beer or more champagne will help those who are in need of a little hair of the dog. We've got you covered from hearty breakfasts to cold pints, here are the places to head for a some post-New Year's Eve recovery.

· All Other Eater Maps [-EHOU-]

Read More
Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process. If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy.

Hugo's

Copy Link
The "Return to Life Brunch Buffet" promises to revive you after New Year's Eve festivities. The buffet is $29 per person / $10 per child. The full bar is available for some hair-of-the-dog help.
1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-7744
(713) 524-7744

Also featured in:

D&T Drive Inn

Copy Link
While older sibling Down House will also be offering brunch, D&T might be the more laid-back place to take friends. They're opening early at noon with a Bloody Mary & micheldada set-up bar, mimosas, Meadmosas (yes please!), and black-eyed peas and cabbage.
1307 Enid St, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 868-6165
(713) 868-6165

MKT BAR

Copy Link
Located on the first floor of downtown's Phoenicia, this bar and restaurant is celebrating the new year with a full-day brunch starting at noon. In honor of 2014, they'll be serving $14 celebratory specials until 10 p.m.
1001 Austin St, Houston, TX 77010
(832) 260-2222
(832) 260-2222

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

Copy Link
Opening at 8 a.m. on the first of the year, head here for Southern-style seafood to soak up the New Year's Eve booze. Dixie fried chicken and homestyle potatoes are a great way to start the year. [Photo: Eric Sauseda/Groovehouse]
4224 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-1010
(713) 622-1010

Also featured in:

Petrol Station

Copy Link
Stop by for Scotch eggs and fried-egg-topped Rancors at this beer bar. With Lone Pint's Dark Chocolate Coffee Milk Stout on nitro, it's another good option for those in need of a little hair of the dog. [Photo: Katharine Shilcutt]
985 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018
(713) 957-2875
(713) 957-2875

Also featured in:

Caracol

Copy Link
This new coastal Mexican restaurant from Hugo's owner Hugo Ortega will be open for lunch and dinner. Sleep in late and head here for a late-brunch to pretty-much-lunch meal today. [Photo: Max Burkhalter]
2200 Post Oak Blvd Ste 160, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 622-9996
(713) 622-9996

Also featured in:

Backstreet Cafe

Copy Link
One of the city's best brunch spots is serving up frittatas and berry mimosas on the first of the year. And of course, they're cooking some black-eyed peas to bring you good fortune.
1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 521-2239
(713) 521-2239

Also featured in:

Fielding's Wood Grill

Copy Link
The recently debuted brunch menu here will include some additional options, starting with a bacon-infused Bloody Mary and expanded brunch cocktails offerings. They open at noon.
1699 Research Forest Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77380
(832) 616-3275
(832) 616-3275

BRC Gastropub

Copy Link
They're opening at 10 a.m. and serving up bacon-topped mac and cheese and prime rib hash. You'll want to brunch here before you commit to your New Year's resolutions.
519 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-2233
(713) 861-2233

Lucille's

Copy Link
Fried green tomatoes, grits and cornbread are musts at this Southern kitchen. Stop in if you want to impress out-of-town guests with some Southern hospitality.
5512 LA Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 568-2505
(713) 568-2505

Also featured in:

Kenny & Ziggy's Deli

Copy Link
This Galleria-area deli will open at 10 a.m. and serve its full brunch menu. Or sleep in and still nab some Matzoh Brei or blintzes in the evening, since they serve breakfast all day. Kenny & Ziggy's [Eric Sauseda/Groovehouse]
2327 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-8883
(713) 871-8883

Also featured in:

Blacksmith

Copy Link
It's not a full-on brunch, but it's your best bet for a good Valrhona Mocha or biscuit sandwich. They'll be open at 9 a.m. on the first of the year.
1018 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
(832) 360-7470
(832) 360-7470

Also featured in:

More in Maps

© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Link copied to the clipboard.

Hugo's

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
The "Return to Life Brunch Buffet" promises to revive you after New Year's Eve festivities. The buffet is $29 per person / $10 per child. The full bar is available for some hair-of-the-dog help.
1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-7744
(713) 524-7744

D&T Drive Inn

1307 Enid St, Houston, TX 77009
While older sibling Down House will also be offering brunch, D&T might be the more laid-back place to take friends. They're opening early at noon with a Bloody Mary & micheldada set-up bar, mimosas, Meadmosas (yes please!), and black-eyed peas and cabbage.
1307 Enid St, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 868-6165
(713) 868-6165

MKT BAR

1001 Austin St, Houston, TX 77010
Located on the first floor of downtown's Phoenicia, this bar and restaurant is celebrating the new year with a full-day brunch starting at noon. In honor of 2014, they'll be serving $14 celebratory specials until 10 p.m.
1001 Austin St, Houston, TX 77010
(832) 260-2222
(832) 260-2222

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

4224 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027
Opening at 8 a.m. on the first of the year, head here for Southern-style seafood to soak up the New Year's Eve booze. Dixie fried chicken and homestyle potatoes are a great way to start the year. [Photo: Eric Sauseda/Groovehouse]
4224 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-1010
(713) 622-1010

Petrol Station

985 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018
Stop by for Scotch eggs and fried-egg-topped Rancors at this beer bar. With Lone Pint's Dark Chocolate Coffee Milk Stout on nitro, it's another good option for those in need of a little hair of the dog. [Photo: Katharine Shilcutt]
985 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018
(713) 957-2875
(713) 957-2875

Caracol

2200 Post Oak Blvd Ste 160, Houston, TX 77056
This new coastal Mexican restaurant from Hugo's owner Hugo Ortega will be open for lunch and dinner. Sleep in late and head here for a late-brunch to pretty-much-lunch meal today. [Photo: Max Burkhalter]
2200 Post Oak Blvd Ste 160, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 622-9996
(713) 622-9996

Backstreet Cafe

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
One of the city's best brunch spots is serving up frittatas and berry mimosas on the first of the year. And of course, they're cooking some black-eyed peas to bring you good fortune.
1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 521-2239
(713) 521-2239

Fielding's Wood Grill

1699 Research Forest Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77380
The recently debuted brunch menu here will include some additional options, starting with a bacon-infused Bloody Mary and expanded brunch cocktails offerings. They open at noon.
1699 Research Forest Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77380
(832) 616-3275
(832) 616-3275

BRC Gastropub

519 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
They're opening at 10 a.m. and serving up bacon-topped mac and cheese and prime rib hash. You'll want to brunch here before you commit to your New Year's resolutions.
519 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-2233
(713) 861-2233

Lucille's

5512 LA Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
Fried green tomatoes, grits and cornbread are musts at this Southern kitchen. Stop in if you want to impress out-of-town guests with some Southern hospitality.
5512 LA Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 568-2505
(713) 568-2505

Kenny & Ziggy's Deli

2327 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
This Galleria-area deli will open at 10 a.m. and serve its full brunch menu. Or sleep in and still nab some Matzoh Brei or blintzes in the evening, since they serve breakfast all day. Kenny & Ziggy's [Eric Sauseda/Groovehouse]
2327 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-8883
(713) 871-8883

Blacksmith

1018 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
It's not a full-on brunch, but it's your best bet for a good Valrhona Mocha or biscuit sandwich. They'll be open at 9 a.m. on the first of the year.
1018 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
(832) 360-7470
(832) 360-7470

Related Maps