Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Houston

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in Houston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Union Kitchen (Kingwood)

4.8

4.8 (1532)

$30 and under

American

Kingwood / Humble / Atascocita

About the restaurant

The Union Kitchen serves Global Cuisine with Southern Hospitality. Full Bar Service, Outdoor Dining, Banquet Rooms and High Definition Televisions.

Top review

Gayle

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Our food was delicious and the service superb. A great place for every occasion.

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Experience

2 for $25

Superica Houston Heights

4.8

4.8 (74)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Northside

About the restaurant

Superica
– “where sunshine spends the winter” – also known as Tex-Mex cuisine served in an Old-West-inspired atmosphere alongside music inspired by Austin.

The cuisine is a combination of 1950s Tex-Mex and the wood grill that has taken the food to another level by way of fajitas and more. An “evolved Tex-Mex menu,” includes the classics: tacos, nachos, tamales and enchiladas plus more intricate dishes such as wood-grilled fajitas and shrimp tacos always served with just-made flour tortillas, all while paying homage to the traditions and recipes that have been a part of the Texas culture for decades.

Top review

Bryan

Dined 1 day ago

It was good but I wouldn’t say outstanding. I would go back if that’s where someone else wanted to go. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Valet makes it convenient. I don’t know that it sets itself apart from everything else in the general area. It’s a good choice.

Pacha Nikkei

4.8

4.8 (68)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Westchase

About the restaurant

"Pacha Nikkei will introduce the unique flavors, philosophy and techniques of Nikkei cuisine to Houston. In doing so, it pays tribute to a successful integration of cultures that goes back 124 years in Peru, and that has significantly contributed to the gastronomic wealth of the country. Pacha in the Quechua language of Peru means “world” and Nikkei is a Japanese word, widely used in Peru to refer to Japanese-Peruvian people. The encounter between these rich cultures has given rise to a delicious culinary expression that we would like to share with the world."

Top review

SueVIP

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Had another great experience at Pacha Nikkei when I took two friends to celebrate their birthdays. We all enjoyed the wonderful flavors and lovely service. The picanto, spicy tuna roll is great every time and the Saltado with mac and cheese is amazing with flavors. The combination of cheeses is so good and the two items together are such an unusual surprise. I seem to order it each time and so glad it is now on the regular menu, although as a special, so it may not always be there.

Weights and Measures

4.6

4.6 (408)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Midtown

About the restaurant

All of our dishes are crafted from scratch, including our handmade pastas and pizzas. We offer a selection of wood fired pizzas, including our famous Roasted Carrot Pizza (so good that it was feature in the Food Network). Our Lunch is great for Business Lunches and our Dinner is the best place to enjoy a relaxed & fair experience. Don’t miss Brunch, as some consider it the best in Houston.

We have also partner up with Love Croissants, to offer the best croissants in H-Town. You can smell the baking of the croissants before opening our doors. Don't miss the almond one! They are available, starting daily at 7am, along with locally roasted coffee and fresh juices in our bake shop.

Our bar stands ready to bring you the most delicious libations in the city. We offer a full array of spirits, beers and wines selected from the US and abroad.

Our ultimate goal is to create a comfortable, sincere and welcoming place for everyone to dine, relax, socialize and share great experiences.

Top review

Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Made a reservation for 5p for 6 people because of holiday season. We were the only ones in the restaurant for 1 1/2 hours! I have no idea why, the food was really good! Everything tasted very fresh, the bread is made onsite so that makes a difference. Friends raved about the ceviche and the Texqueno was amazing. I would happily recommend and go back.

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Monarch at Grand Galvez

4.6

4.6 (405)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Galveston

About the restaurant

Monarch, our onsite casual seafood restaurant, serves fresh regional seafood, steaks and Cajun specialties in a gorgeous space with soaring ceilings and oversized windows to soak in all the natural light.

Sunday Brunch
-Adults $79.49
-Kids (6-12) $29.99
-Under 6 Free
(PRICING EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS)

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Betsy

Dined 2 days ago

This was the second time I treated my staff to the Monarch for Christmas, and we all enjoy the great food and gorgeous Christmas Decorations. Thank you for providing such a great atmosphere and dining experience for us!

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Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.6

4.6 (119)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Midtown

About the restaurant

Authentic Modern Mexican Restaurant & Craft Cocktails.

Top review

Chris

Dined 3 days ago

Really great authentic south central Mexican cuisine with incredible cocktails. Happy hour looks amazing

Monarch @ Hotel Zaza

4.5

4.5 (883)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

W. University / Med Center

About the restaurant

Like everything at Hotel ZaZa, the dining room and nightlife space are designed to entice your every sense. Hotel Zaza dares you to lose yourself in the intoxicating aromas, layered flavors and unexpected touches of the “see and be scene” Monarch Restaurant & Lounge. So come, play, revel, and experience dining and entertainment in the Houston area that’s a world apart.

Top review

Paul

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Wonderful! Great service and delicious food! Chef Herbst gave us special attention.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar - The Woodlands

4.5

4.5 (642)

$31 to $50

American

The Woodlands

About the restaurant

One of the newest editions to Restaurant Row in Hughes Landing, State Fare Kitchen & Bar is an
upbeat contemporary American serving a hip twist on American Favorites. Whether a quick business lunch, casual dinner, or joining one of the Woodland’s most popular brunches, there are
options to satisfy every craving. We have semi private
and fully private rooms to celebrate all occasions

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Alondra

Dined 7 days ago

Two of my friends and I met here for brunch. We were in desperate need of grief support for each other as we come into the Christmas season without our baby boys. (Mine passed away February 9th at the age of 22). This setting was perfect. We were able to reminisce on good times and celebrate the lives of our young men. We caught up with the goings on in each others lives while we enjoyed delicious food and drinks and amazing service. Kim was especially nice and offered great insight into the menu offerings. (Compliments to the chef). The rest of my day faired so well after my experience here. I’m definitely coming back again very soon.

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The Honey Hole

4.4

4.4 (486)

$31 to $50

American

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

A new and exciting brunch restaurant serving unique dishes to uptown!

Top review

KAMISHA

Dined on Nov 10, 2024

Experience was amazing! Only thing is when placing a to go order I suggest getting better to go containers because those lil flimsy boxes is not meant for all food and remember to please put plastic utensils.

Gotti's

3.8

3.8 (247)

$30 and under

Cajun

Downtown

About the restaurant

Gotti’s is the latest addition to East Downtown's restaurant scene, providing a casual atmosphere to enjoy great Cajun food. Our menu consists of classic Cajun & seafood entrees with a pop of Houston flavor.

Our creamy fettuccine pasta is packed with flavor. Bland does not exist in our restaurant and each bite will entice you to want more.

Brunch is served every Saturday & Sunday 11AM-4PM.
Sunday Funday Day Party with Live DJ 5PM-9PM.
Lunch is served Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-3PM.
Dinner is served 3PM-Midnight.
Every Monday we have karaoke and a live band 8PM-1AM.

Top review

Mercades

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Great service & experience! Thank you! Will definitely be back!

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