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The 15 Hottest New Brunches in Houston, November 2023

Buzzy brunch menus with dreamy cocktails and epic eats are coming in hot, giving diners lots to consider

by Megha McSwain Nov 7, 2023, 1:01pm CST

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by Megha McSwain Nov 7, 2023, 1:01pm CST

Dining and day drinking during brunch is practically a national pastime, and in Houston, where new restaurant openings are rampant, there is consistently a fresh crop of places to consider when the weekend arrives. The list of casual Montrose cafes, ritzy see-and-be-seen hotspots in River Oaks, and various establishments announcing their newly launched brunch menus makes it seem like there have never been as many new brunch menus to journey your way through as there are now.

While trusted destinations like Brennan’s of Houston and Brasserie 19 are timeless and reliable choices when it comes to picking an exciting, sometimes booze-fueled hybrid of breakfast and lunch, newcomers like Pastore, Bari, Flora, and Eau Tour have debuted brunch offerings that rival many of Houston’s stalwarts. Whether you’re an early bird looking for sustenance at the start of the weekend, or a late riser nursing a previous night’s hangover, here are some of Houston’s buzzy new brunches that are sure to satisfy.

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Bari Ristorante

Take a pause from retail therapy at River Oaks District, and explore the various offerings on Bari’s weekend brunch menu, available Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Like the many pastas on the menu, brunch items are rich and enticing. Try the crab avocado toast with jumbo lump crabmeat and crushed avocado presented on toasted sourdough, or the lobster omelet, a fluffy pairing of lobster meat, asparagus, and goat cheese that’s topped with hollandaise sauce.

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4444 Westheimer Rd suite A-175, Houston, TX 77027

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A lobster omelet topped with hollaindaise sauce on a table top with flowers and books. — The lobster omelet topped with hollandaise sauce at Bari is pure decadence.

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Ojo de Agua

This popular Mexico City restaurant recently opened a Houston location at River Oaks District, and its all-day menu allows for brunch to be enjoyed morning, noon, or night. Among the many dishes to be had, the chilaquiles — made with red or green sauce, eggs anyway, and protein like cochinita or ribeye steak — is a house favorite. Pair with a refresher from the restaurant’s new spritz menu, like the classic Aperol spritz and the Italian-inspired Portofino spritz made with grapefruit juice. For an extra boozy brunch, spring for the spritz pitcher, that’s large enough for five to share.

4444 Westheimer Rd Suite D-140, Houston, TX 77027

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Ojo de Agua’s chilaquiles, topped with a fried egg, cilantro, onions, and verde salsa, with an acai bowl topped with fresh fruit on the side. — Ojo de Agua offers some of the best chilaquiles in the city.

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Little Hen

Coined a “brunch boutique,” this fashionable River Oaks District restaurant offers a pretty space bedecked with florals in which to enjoy a meal. Open at 8 a.m. daily, the all-day menu features brunch classics like pastries, omelets, waffles, pancakes, French toast, and an array of egg platters. The coffee-fueled beverages like the pink rose tea latte are almost too pretty to drink.

4444 Westheimer Ct H110, Houston, TX 77027

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Armandos

Armandos has been serving the Houston community for 45 years, but the iconic River Oaks restaurant has only recently introduced Sunday brunch service. Available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the weekly brunch features a variety of sweet and savory dishes, including huevos rancheros incorporating local Shirttail Creek Farm eggs, avocado tostadas, and churro waffles topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, cajeta sauce, and a churro.

2630 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

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Huevos rancheros with farm eggs, topped with sliced avocado, and served with potatoes and refried beans. — Huevos rancheros is a highlight of Armandos’ brand new Sunday brunch menu.

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Eau Tour

Eau Tour, the latest concept from lauded Houston restaurateur Benjy Levit, opened this summer, but its brunch service is brand-spanking new. As of November 5, Sunday brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a series of new dishes, including croque madame with ham, Emmental cheese, and fried egg; pain perdu with creme anglaise, chantilly, and berries; and a dedicated brunch cocktail menu with a bloody Mary, coffee Old Fashioned, and a salt and pepper martini.

5117 Kelvin Dr Suite 200, Houston, TX 77005

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Eau Tour pain perdue dish topped with whipped cream and berries. — Savory or sweet — Eau Tour brunch has it all.

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Gratify

At this Rice Village hot spot, brunch is not limited to the weekend, but instead is offered beginning Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, and lasting through Sunday. The dishes are a mix of brunch staples like steak and eggs and creme brülée French toast and Gratify’s signatures like caviar and chips, grilled broccolini and lentils, and the charred octopus. Amp up your visit by parking yourself on the cozy wraparound patio, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Village while you dine.

5212 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

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Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

The seats at Zanti have hardly had a chance to cool since it opened its River Oaks outpost this year, and things are heating up even more with the launch of a new weekend brunch. Available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the restaurant dishes out signature items like the black truffle tagliolini and a number of wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, plus brunchy eats like baked French toast and braised beef chipotle benedict.

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1958 W Gray St Suite 101, Houston, TX 77019

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A spread of Zanti Cucina’s avocado toast with a side of berries, burrata salad with octopus, and braised beef chipotle benedict. — Zanti Cucina’s brunch menu has something for every diner.

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Annabelle Brasserie

Among the new openings at Autry Park, Anabelle Brasserie brings style and substance to a lavish space that transports guests to the well-appointed cafes of Paris. The restaurant offers extended hours, open at 7 a.m. for breakfast on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch on weekends. Indulge wholly, with highlights from the menu including a selection of patisserie, caviar service, raw bar staples like oysters and shrimp cocktail, plus plates like croque madame and wild mushroom tartine.

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811 Buffalo Pk Dr #100, Houston, TX 77019

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A wild mushroom tartine topped with cheese, radish, and herbs. — Pretend you’re on a getaway in Paris at this hot new brunch spot.

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Pastore

Pastore, an Underbelly Hospitality restaurant that focuses on coastal Italian cuisine, opened its doors at Regent Square earlier this year, but has only recently launched Sunday brunch. Available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can expect favorites from the regular menu, like crispy anchovies and kale cavatelli, alongside breakfast specialties like ricotta pancakes, Eggs in Purgatory, and a breakfast flatbread topped with egg, pancetta, hashbrown, and caramelized onions.

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1180 Dunlavy St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77019

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Flora

With its wall-to-wall windows and ceiling bedecked with chandeliers, there isn’t a bad time to dine at Flora, but its sun-kissed dining room feels especially magical during weekend brunch. The restaurant’s newly minted brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with highlights including mimosa carafes and oyster shooters, classic chilaquiles, and crème brûlée and rum-soaked pan Francés. As a bonus, Flora showcases live music beginning at 11 a.m.

3422 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019

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Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina

Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina’s newly launched brunch service is available at its Memorial, Heights, and Woodlands locations on both Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 3 p.m. Along with a series of new breakfast dishes, including chilaquiles, pancakes, and huevos rancheros, guests can look forward to tasty brunch beverages like Mexican coffee, Bloody Marias, and Cantina Carajillos.

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1801 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008

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Citizens Of Montrose

No need to wait until the weekend for brunch — new Aussie cafe, Citizens of Montrose offers an all-day brunch menu daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Along with a robust list of drinks running the gamut of coffee, specialty drinks, cocktails, beer, and wine, the light-filled restaurant is a draw for belly-busting eats like cast iron-baked eggs, cheddar biscuit breakfast sandwiches, and French toast made with banana bread.

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907 Westheimer Rd Ste C, Houston, TX 77006

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An espresso martini with three beans served with a plate of eggs Benedict at Citizens of Montrose. — Bottoms up at Citizens of Montrose’s daily all-day brunch.

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The Chelsea

Housed in the buzzy new Montrose Collective, the Chelsea features one of the neighborhood’s hottest weekend brunches, available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quench your thirst with brunch cocktails galore, including mimosas, bloody Marys, and an espresso martini, then fuel up with the smoked salmon tartine with caper shmear or French toast sticks made from fried brioche, spiced maple cajeta, and sweet potato. Not into brunchy eats? The Chelsea brasserie burger, with lettuce, onion, and tomato on a brioche bun, is a welcomed alternative.

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888 Westheimer Rd Suite 119, Houston, TX 77006

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Picnik Montrose

At Picnik, weekend brunch, offered Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., is particularly hearty, with plenty of dishes and drinks to help kickstart the day. Start off with a cup of butter coffee or a zero-proof cocktail, before chowing down on the fried chicken breakfast or steak and eggs. But for those who can’t make it on the weekend, Picnik features an all-day brunch menu every day of the week, with select items like collagen overnight oats, the bison breakfast sandwich topped with a gooey egg, and breakfast tacos.

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888 Westheimer Rd Ste 126, Houston, TX 77006

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A spread of colorful dishes and drinks. — Breakfast tacos are just one of the various offerings at Picnik’s brunch.

The Big Casino

At this Downtown newbie, Sunday brunch service from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. guarantees $5 mimosas and pitchers for $25, plus half-off bottles of wine. Diners can also indulge in dishes like lemon ricotta pancakes; a 3-egg crab omelet with brunch potatoes; and its epic “hangover” burger built with two 4-ounce patties, cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, a fried egg, pickles, and onions, and two griddles cheese sandwiches in lieu of buns.

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908 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002

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Bari Ristorante

4444 Westheimer Rd suite A-175, Houston, TX 77027

Take a pause from retail therapy at River Oaks District, and explore the various offerings on Bari’s weekend brunch menu, available Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Like the many pastas on the menu, brunch items are rich and enticing. Try the crab avocado toast with jumbo lump crabmeat and crushed avocado presented on toasted sourdough, or the lobster omelet, a fluffy pairing of lobster meat, asparagus, and goat cheese that’s topped with hollandaise sauce.

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4444 Westheimer Rd suite A-175, Houston, TX 77027

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A lobster omelet topped with hollaindaise sauce on a table top with flowers and books. — The lobster omelet topped with hollandaise sauce at Bari is pure decadence.

Ojo de Agua

4444 Westheimer Rd Suite D-140, Houston, TX 77027

This popular Mexico City restaurant recently opened a Houston location at River Oaks District, and its all-day menu allows for brunch to be enjoyed morning, noon, or night. Among the many dishes to be had, the chilaquiles — made with red or green sauce, eggs anyway, and protein like cochinita or ribeye steak — is a house favorite. Pair with a refresher from the restaurant’s new spritz menu, like the classic Aperol spritz and the Italian-inspired Portofino spritz made with grapefruit juice. For an extra boozy brunch, spring for the spritz pitcher, that’s large enough for five to share.

4444 Westheimer Rd Suite D-140, Houston, TX 77027

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Ojo de Agua’s chilaquiles, topped with a fried egg, cilantro, onions, and verde salsa, with an acai bowl topped with fresh fruit on the side. — Ojo de Agua offers some of the best chilaquiles in the city.

Little Hen

4444 Westheimer Ct H110, Houston, TX 77027

Coined a “brunch boutique,” this fashionable River Oaks District restaurant offers a pretty space bedecked with florals in which to enjoy a meal. Open at 8 a.m. daily, the all-day menu features brunch classics like pastries, omelets, waffles, pancakes, French toast, and an array of egg platters. The coffee-fueled beverages like the pink rose tea latte are almost too pretty to drink.

4444 Westheimer Ct H110, Houston, TX 77027

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Armandos

2630 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

Armandos has been serving the Houston community for 45 years, but the iconic River Oaks restaurant has only recently introduced Sunday brunch service. Available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the weekly brunch features a variety of sweet and savory dishes, including huevos rancheros incorporating local Shirttail Creek Farm eggs, avocado tostadas, and churro waffles topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, cajeta sauce, and a churro.

2630 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

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Huevos rancheros with farm eggs, topped with sliced avocado, and served with potatoes and refried beans. — Huevos rancheros is a highlight of Armandos’ brand new Sunday brunch menu.

Eau Tour

5117 Kelvin Dr Suite 200, Houston, TX 77005

Eau Tour, the latest concept from lauded Houston restaurateur Benjy Levit, opened this summer, but its brunch service is brand-spanking new. As of November 5, Sunday brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a series of new dishes, including croque madame with ham, Emmental cheese, and fried egg; pain perdu with creme anglaise, chantilly, and berries; and a dedicated brunch cocktail menu with a bloody Mary, coffee Old Fashioned, and a salt and pepper martini.

5117 Kelvin Dr Suite 200, Houston, TX 77005

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Eau Tour pain perdue dish topped with whipped cream and berries. — Savory or sweet — Eau Tour brunch has it all.

Gratify

5212 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

At this Rice Village hot spot, brunch is not limited to the weekend, but instead is offered beginning Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, and lasting through Sunday. The dishes are a mix of brunch staples like steak and eggs and creme brülée French toast and Gratify’s signatures like caviar and chips, grilled broccolini and lentils, and the charred octopus. Amp up your visit by parking yourself on the cozy wraparound patio, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Village while you dine.

5212 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

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Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

1958 W Gray St Suite 101, Houston, TX 77019

The seats at Zanti have hardly had a chance to cool since it opened its River Oaks outpost this year, and things are heating up even more with the launch of a new weekend brunch. Available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the restaurant dishes out signature items like the black truffle tagliolini and a number of wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, plus brunchy eats like baked French toast and braised beef chipotle benedict.

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1958 W Gray St Suite 101, Houston, TX 77019

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A spread of Zanti Cucina’s avocado toast with a side of berries, burrata salad with octopus, and braised beef chipotle benedict. — Zanti Cucina’s brunch menu has something for every diner.

Annabelle Brasserie

811 Buffalo Pk Dr #100, Houston, TX 77019

Among the new openings at Autry Park, Anabelle Brasserie brings style and substance to a lavish space that transports guests to the well-appointed cafes of Paris. The restaurant offers extended hours, open at 7 a.m. for breakfast on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch on weekends. Indulge wholly, with highlights from the menu including a selection of patisserie, caviar service, raw bar staples like oysters and shrimp cocktail, plus plates like croque madame and wild mushroom tartine.

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811 Buffalo Pk Dr #100, Houston, TX 77019

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A wild mushroom tartine topped with cheese, radish, and herbs. — Pretend you’re on a getaway in Paris at this hot new brunch spot.

Pastore

1180 Dunlavy St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77019

Pastore, an Underbelly Hospitality restaurant that focuses on coastal Italian cuisine, opened its doors at Regent Square earlier this year, but has only recently launched Sunday brunch. Available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can expect favorites from the regular menu, like crispy anchovies and kale cavatelli, alongside breakfast specialties like ricotta pancakes, Eggs in Purgatory, and a breakfast flatbread topped with egg, pancetta, hashbrown, and caramelized onions.

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1180 Dunlavy St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77019

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Flora

3422 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019

With its wall-to-wall windows and ceiling bedecked with chandeliers, there isn’t a bad time to dine at Flora, but its sun-kissed dining room feels especially magical during weekend brunch. The restaurant’s newly minted brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with highlights including mimosa carafes and oyster shooters, classic chilaquiles, and crème brûlée and rum-soaked pan Francés. As a bonus, Flora showcases live music beginning at 11 a.m.

3422 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019

Visit Website

An overhead shot of brunch dishes, cocktails, and raw bar items from Flora. — An epic brunch spread from Flora’s new weekend brunch.

Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina

1801 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008

Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina’s newly launched brunch service is available at its Memorial, Heights, and Woodlands locations on both Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 3 p.m. Along with a series of new breakfast dishes, including chilaquiles, pancakes, and huevos rancheros, guests can look forward to tasty brunch beverages like Mexican coffee, Bloody Marias, and Cantina Carajillos.

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1801 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008

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Citizens Of Montrose

907 Westheimer Rd Ste C, Houston, TX 77006

No need to wait until the weekend for brunch — new Aussie cafe, Citizens of Montrose offers an all-day brunch menu daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Along with a robust list of drinks running the gamut of coffee, specialty drinks, cocktails, beer, and wine, the light-filled restaurant is a draw for belly-busting eats like cast iron-baked eggs, cheddar biscuit breakfast sandwiches, and French toast made with banana bread.

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907 Westheimer Rd Ste C, Houston, TX 77006

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An espresso martini with three beans served with a plate of eggs Benedict at Citizens of Montrose. — Bottoms up at Citizens of Montrose’s daily all-day brunch.

The Chelsea

888 Westheimer Rd Suite 119, Houston, TX 77006

Housed in the buzzy new Montrose Collective, the Chelsea features one of the neighborhood’s hottest weekend brunches, available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quench your thirst with brunch cocktails galore, including mimosas, bloody Marys, and an espresso martini, then fuel up with the smoked salmon tartine with caper shmear or French toast sticks made from fried brioche, spiced maple cajeta, and sweet potato. Not into brunchy eats? The Chelsea brasserie burger, with lettuce, onion, and tomato on a brioche bun, is a welcomed alternative.

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888 Westheimer Rd Suite 119, Houston, TX 77006

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Picnik Montrose

888 Westheimer Rd Ste 126, Houston, TX 77006

At Picnik, weekend brunch, offered Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., is particularly hearty, with plenty of dishes and drinks to help kickstart the day. Start off with a cup of butter coffee or a zero-proof cocktail, before chowing down on the fried chicken breakfast or steak and eggs. But for those who can’t make it on the weekend, Picnik features an all-day brunch menu every day of the week, with select items like collagen overnight oats, the bison breakfast sandwich topped with a gooey egg, and breakfast tacos.

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888 Westheimer Rd Ste 126, Houston, TX 77006

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A spread of colorful dishes and drinks. — Breakfast tacos are just one of the various offerings at Picnik’s brunch.

The Big Casino

908 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002

At this Downtown newbie, Sunday brunch service from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. guarantees $5 mimosas and pitchers for $25, plus half-off bottles of wine. Diners can also indulge in dishes like lemon ricotta pancakes; a 3-egg crab omelet with brunch potatoes; and its epic “hangover” burger built with two 4-ounce patties, cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, a fried egg, pickles, and onions, and two griddles cheese sandwiches in lieu of buns.

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908 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002

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