Teach Mom to brunch like a champ at Brasserie du Parc

10 Excellent Houston Brunch Options For Mother's Day

Treat your Mom to something special

by Amy McCarthy and Ellie Sharp Updated May 10, 2017, 6:48am CDT

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Teach Mom to brunch like a champ at Brasserie du Parc

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by Amy McCarthy and Ellie Sharp Updated May 10, 2017, 6:48am CDT

This Mother's Day, forget breakfast in bed and treat Mom (or Grandma) to a meal worthy of all those late nights, bad decisions, and early mornings you put her through in your childhood. Houston has plenty of worthy options for a decadent meal on Mother's Day, especially if you're looking for a great patio on which to brunch.

Whether you're seeking something casual or extra-fancy, this guide to Houston's best Mother's Day brunch spots will help you make the perfect reservation. And, as an added bonus, neither one of you has to cook (or clean!).

Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar

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Give the gift of a trip to the Amalfi Coast, or at least the next best thing at this gem of a restaurant near The Galleria. Starters include Buffalo mozzarella with Parma prosciutto and eggplant Parmigiana while heavier options range from lasagna to deboned and marinated domestic pig and red snapper.

6100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057

(832) 878-5628

Brennan's of Houston

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Fill Mom up with creole-inspired comforts including Crawfish & Corn Choux and Southern Green Tomatoes & Blue Crab or reserve space at dinner for Black Hickory Smoked Beef Rib and Cast Iron Roasted D'Artagnan Poussin. Save room for Bourbon Toffee Cake and Creole Cream Cheese Crepes available special throughout the day. Bar Chef Richard Middleton honors mom with a Mom’s Martini ($11) featuring Pimm’s blackberry, pineapple juice, and Montefresco prosecco.

3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006

(713) 522-9711

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Enoteca Rossa

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Enjoy fresh Italian fare like pumpkin-stuffed cappelletti alongside pizzas, paninis, and seafood at this bright brunch spot. Don't skip the frozen lemonade souffle and/or $12 bottomless mimosas.

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4566 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401

(832) 451-7533

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Holley's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

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Chef Mark Holley’s Southern fare is always a crowd-pleaser, and Mom will totally be impressed by his three-course brunch that features dishes like miso glazed pork ribs, fried Cornish hen, and eggs Benedict. $55 per person, includes 3 courses and a “lagniappe.”

3201 Louisiana St Ste 101, Houston, TX 77006

(713) 907-6001

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Mi Luna

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Treat Mom to a buffet brimming with tapas of vegetable, seafood, beef, and chicken foundations offering myriad flavor and textural combinations. Reserve space on the patio for prime Rice Village people watching or stay inside to enjoy live music and dancing. $35 per person.

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2441 University Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005

(713) 520-5025

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Beaver’s

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For a casual brunch, head to the new Beaver's on Westheimer and dig into fried pickles, huevos rancheros, and chicken fried steak & eggs. This hearty fare is the perfect foil for several cocktails, like Beaver's excellent signature bloody mary.

6025 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057

(713) 714-4111

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Brasserie du Parc

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This Downtown Houston newcomer will serve up a fancy three-course brunch for Mother’s Day. On the menu are dishes like deviled eggs with crab, spring vegetable risotto, and crepes with caramelized apples. $46 per person, reservations can be made by calling the restaurant.

1440 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010

(832) 879-2802

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Nobie's

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This new spot will make its first foray into brunch on May 14, with a brand new menu and plenty of Mom-friendly specials. Dig into dishes like peanut butter and banana french toast or the Freakin' Weekend Tower, a shareable spread of bagels served with a variety of schmears. Booze options include a fruity brunch punch, mimosas, and a bacon-spiked bloody mary. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays, and reservations are available for Mother's Day.

2048 Colquitt, Houston, TX 77098

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Steak 48

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Show mom just how successful you truly are with a splashy brunch at this River Oaks hotspot. Steak 48 will open at 11 a.m. (instead of the usual 5 p.m.) and serve up brunch. Go ahead and splurge on that giant steak because your mom is totally worth it.

4444 Westhiemer, Houston, TX 77027

(713) 322-7448

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Xochi

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You probably can't afford to fly Mom to Oaxaca, but a never-ending brunch buffet is a great consolation prize. Tacos, sopes, and copious margaritas are on offer, along with live music provided by Ikaru.

1777 Walker St Ste A, Houston, TX 77010

(713) 521-2239

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