For those who celebrate Easter, it is a special time of year to come together with family and friends. It is also an ideal time to enjoy spring in all its glory. This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 20 and many Houston restaurants are offering buffet-style brunches, special menus and prix fixe dinners. We’ve gathered together a list of some of the best offerings around the city so you can make your reservations now.
As a reminder, all items are subject to change and availability, and prices do not include tax and gratuity.
Downtown
Dining area of Guard and Grace. Photo by Leah Wilson.
Guard and Grace, 500 Dallas: Join executive chef and restaurant namesake Tony Guard at his downtown modern steakhouse on Easter Sunday, April 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a special menu. Choose from a selection of appetizers including house smoked salmon with micro salad, remoulade and toast points, and warm monkey bread drizzled with sea salt caramel and mascarpone icing. Brunch entrée options include a decadent Maine Lobster Benedict with two poached eggs, local English muffin, hashbrowns and hollandaise, and the Wagyu hanger steak and eggs with two over-easy eggs, red-eye jus, and hash browns.The regular menu of signature prime and Wagyu steak selections is also available. Reservations are required and can be made on OpenTable.
Galleria
Juliet, 5857 Westheimer: The Galleria-area steakhouse is hosting an Easter buffet on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The price for the buffet is $49.95 per adult and $29.95 for kids under 12 (and free for children 5 and under). The special buffet features a carving station with salmon and filet mignon. Breakfast options will feature a build-your-own omelet station, scrambled eggs, hot chicken biscuits, French toast, waffles, potato hash, sausage and bacon. Pastries include biscuits, cinnamon rolls and croissants. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
The Kung Pao Pasta dish at Winsome Prime. Photo by Becca Wright.
Winsome Prime, 5888 Westheimer: The upscale restaurant in the Galleria area, formerly known as The Warwick, has rebranded but is still offering a globally influenced menu. For Easter Sunday, it is open for brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by dinner from 4 to 11 p.m. Highlights from the brunch menu include Gulf shrimp and grits, deep-fried French toast, lobster Benedict and the Warwick Chicken ‘n’ Waffles. Dinner guests can choose from such fare as Crab Beignets, Hawaiian Ribeye, lamb chops, Kung Pao Pasta or SpinachStuffed Salmon. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
Greenway/Upper Kirby
Kiran’s, 2925 Richmond: Join chef Kiran Verma at her modern Indian restaurant for its annual Easter buffet. Priced at $95 per person and $25 for children 10 and under, the expansive options include brunch classics such as deviled eggs, omelets and waffles alongside Indian dishes like sweet potato chaat, papadum, chicken tikka masala, pakora, tandoori chicken and leg of lamb. Live music will keep things festive. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant at (713) 960-8472 or on the website.
Heights
Maison Pucha Bistro, 1001 Studewood: The French-American restaurant, located in Houston’s historic Heights neighborhood, is offering a special prix-fixe menu on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m, priced at $74.95 per person. Whet your palate with an amuse bouche of spicy deviled eggs with salmon caviar, green onion and Dijon mustard. Choose from starters such as asparagus soup, beet and goat cheese salad or tuna crudo. Entrée options include grilled Mahi Mahi with polenta cake and Aussie Lamb Pot Pie – a creamy lamb stew with carrots, potatoes and celery in puff pastry . Desserts include a floating island — poached meringue, crème anglaise and caramel sauce, and eggnog vanilla mousse. A special à la carte menu is also available with options for the kids such as the lemon ricotta cheese waffle. Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable.
The spacious, private patio at Rainbow Lodge is ideal for brunch, lunch and dinner. Photo by Phaedra Cook.
Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella: This 116-year-old log cabin is the ideal setting for Easter brunch. The three-course menu features dishes such as seared Rainbow Trout fillets, grilled rack of lamb, Smoked Duck Gumbo and grilled bison tenderloin. The brunch menu is served from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is priced at $69 per adult and a kids’ menu for $39 per child. Following brunch, the full dinner menu is available starting at 5 p.m., including the weekly $18 Sunday supper and half-price wines. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
Midtown
Shrimp & Grits at Brennan’s of Houston. Photo by Dragana Harris.
Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith: This Houston classic is hosting three different Easter events. Have a three-course brunch and take photos with the Easter Bunny on Friday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can dine on the regular menu while enjoying the company of live bunnies from Boling Bunny Farms. To close out the Easter weekend, celebrate with a three-course meal of seasonal Creole fare for $75 per person. Start with the signature snapping turtle soup or seafood gumbo before moving on to an entrée such as Gulf shrimp and grits or simply grilled redfish. End the feast with none other than Brennan’s famous tableside Bananas Foster. Seatings are available from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required for each event and can be made by calling (713) 522-9711.
The signature culotte steak frites at Medium Rate in Midtown. Photo by Alex Staniloff.
Medium Rare, 3201 Louisiana: The new Midtown restaurant specializing in steak frites is open for brunch and dinner on Easter Sunday. Brunch is available from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and for $34.95 per person, the meal includes unlimited cocktails (Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers and mimosas), coffee and juice. Guests can choose from options such as steak and eggs, French toast or the “Famous Benedict” — steak and portobello mushroom hash accompanied by a poached egg and topped with secret sauce-hollandaise and fresh-cut fries. Dinner service starts at 4 p.m. and features the restaurant’s signature steak frites prix fixe meal for $32.95, which includes artisan bread, mixed green salad and complimentary seconds. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
Montrose
A brunch-time Boudin Benedict at Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine. Photo by Phaedra Cook.
Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine, 1985 Welch: The classic Gulf seafood restaurant is open Easter Sunday and has an exclusive guest joining diners for brunch and lunch. The Easter Bunny makes its appearance from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.! Dine on a special menu, or enjoy brunch classics including the Boudin Benedict with housemade boudin patties and shrimp and grits. A kids’ menu is also available. Dinner service is from 3 to 9 p.m., and options feature signature favorites such as the stuffed redfish and Blackened Catfish Enchiladas. It’s also a great option for those dining out ahead of Easter during the Lenten season. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made on the website.
An array of housemade desserts at Hugo’s. Photo courtesy of Hugo’s.
Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer: Chef Hugo Ortega’s eponymous restaurant is offering its famous Sunday brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live music from house band Viento. The buffet includes the usual brunch favorites as well as a carving station, new seasonal items and specialty Easter desserts. The cost is $55 per person and $15 per child. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
Traveler’s Table, 520 Westheimer: Celebrate all weekend at this Montrose spot that specializes in modern takes on global cuisine. Easter weekend brunch specials are available from Friday, April 18 through Easter Sunday. The menu features special dishes including Truffled Easter Eggs, Miniature Lobster Rolls, grilled lamb lollipops and Strawberry Matcha Shortcake for dessert. Add to the festivities and choose from one of the cocktail specials including a peach bellini or strawberry mojito. Getting together at home? The specials are also available for take-out. Brunch is available each day Easter weekend from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
Croque Madame on the brunch menu at The Marigold Club. Photo by Zachary Horst.
The Marigold Club, 2531 Kuester: Good Night Hospitality’s stunning homage to British supper clubs is offering a French-inspired brunch for its first Easter. The prix-fixe menu is three courses and priced at $85 per person. The first course choices include beef tartare, tuna Provençal and hamachi crudo. For the main course, choose dishes such as Crab Tart, croque madame and chicken Milanese. For the final dessert course, indulge in such sweets as an éclair, sticky toffee or Banoffee pie — toffee filling, banana slices and whipped cream in a graham cracker crust. A special kids’ menu is available for $30 and includes options of chicken tenders with fries, a small pancake with fruit or an egg and cheddar muffin — and comes with dessert of course! Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable.
The Sunrise House, 1830 West Alabama: The breakfast-and-brunch spot in Montrose is open on Easter Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is serving its brunch classics and favorites such as Sunnyside Egg Rolls, Braided Avocado Toast, Bayou City Shrimp & Grits and Banana Foster French Toast. The Easter Bunny is making an appearance, and there will be a photo booth and festive decor. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant at (832) 307-3797 or on the website.
River Oaks
Grilled Lamb Chops Provençal at Ouisie’s Table. Photo by Gracie DiAnne Henley.
Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe: The Houston institution in the heart of River Oaks is open for lunch and dinner to celebrate Easter Sunday. Brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes dishes such as Ouisie’s Eggs Benedict, an Italian meat omelet with marinara sauce and short rib and eggs. For dinner starting at 4 p.m., guests can choose from old favorites and new creations such as seafood paella and grilled lamb chops Provençal. Reservations are required and can be made on the website.
Ford Fry’s taco eatery Little Rey. Courtesy photo.
Little Rey, 2345 Mid Lane: Chef Ford Fry‘s North Mexican inspired fast casual restaurant is hosting Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance and there will be egg hunts at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bring the whole family to dine on the signature wood roasted chicken al carbon as well as street tacos, enchiladas and quesadillas – don’t forget to add on a refreshing Rio Red – a grapefruit flavored margarita on the rocks. Reservations are not required.
San Leon
Interior of Pier 6. Photo by Kimberly Park.
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th: The San Leon oyster bar and seafood restaurant with bayside views is hosting a festive, family affair on Easter Sunday. The restaurant will be dressed up in cheery spring pastels in anticipation of a visit by the Easter Bunny itself. The brunch menu is available and features coastal brunch fare such as barbecue shrimp and grits, Seafood Croissant and lobster Benedict. There are also drink and chef specials. Pier 6 is open Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
The Woodlands
CRÚ , 9595 Six Pines: The Napa Valley-inspired wine bar in The Woodlands is open Easter Sunday for brunch and dinner and serving a three-course menu. Brunch is $48 per person and includes options such as crab cake Benedict, steak and eggs and chocolate lava cake. Brunch drink specials include $7 mimosas and bellinis and special pricing on select wines all day. The dinner prix fixe menu is $42 and features New Zealand lamb chops and herb roasted salmon. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
Uptown
Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park: The Uptown French bistro is offering a special three-course brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $68 per adult and a special children’s menu for $32. The highlights include Maine lobster bisque with tarragon crème fraîche, Étoile’s deviled eggs with fresh herbs, poached shrimp and French cocktail sauce, and filet of sole with roasted cauliflower, snow peas, fingerling potatoes, caper brown butter sauce. Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable.
The bar area of Remi inside the Hotel Granduca. Photo by Julie Soefer.
Remi, 1080 Uptown Park: The newly opened, refined restaurant that fuses European culinary artistry with Texas hospitality, located in the recently renovated Hotel Granduca, is offering a special Easter brunch on April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Executive chef Maurizio Ferrarese has curated a menu that showcases European flavors and seasonal ingredients. Highlights include tuna tartare with black truffle, avocado toast with togarashi and lime aioli, duck leg confit with mashed potatoes and crispy onion and vegan portabella mushroom ravioli with black truffle sauce. Top things off with a family-style dessert tower featuring carrot cake, fruit tarts, chocolate mousse and raspberry tart. There are three options (two with drink pairings) at three different price points starting at $65 per person ($39 for kids 12 years and under). All include a plated appetizer, entrée and the dessert tower. Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable.
Multiple Locations
Brunch spread at Hungry’s. Photo by Becca Wright.
Hungry’s, multiple locations: Make your way to any of the three locations of this Mediterranean mainstay for brunch and meet a very special guest: the Easter Bunny. Mingle and order menu items such Florentine Eggs Benedict, chicken and waffles and custom-made omelets and chocolate chip mini waffles for the kids. Brunch is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all locations and the Easter Bunny will make its appearances between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call your preferred location to submit a priority seating request.
The Desayuno Mexicano from Ninfa’s. Photo by Becca Wright.
The Original Ninfa’s, 2704 Navigation and 1700 Post Oak: Enjoy brunch with the whole family at this Houston Tex-Mex staple. The brunch menu features favorites such as Chilaquiles Verdes or Rojos, Pozole Rojo, a spicy pork and hominy soup, and Desayuno Mexicano, a traditional Mexican breakfast plate with chorizo, eggs, beans and crispy potatoes. Add a cocktail such as a mimosa or the signature Horchata Borracha made with toasted rice “milk” with sugar and cinnamon kicked up with Kahlua and tequila. Both locations are open Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with brunch hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
Perry’s Steak House & Grille, multiple locations: The local chain of steakhouses with over seven locations throughout the city is making Easter easy. It will be offering a special Easter ham meal available only on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The individual meal priced at $49 per person ($19 for children 12 and under) will feature an appetizer choice between Perry’s Pear Salad or a carrot ginger soup. The main course is double-smoked, triple-glazed ham served with whipped potatoes and green bean almondine. If there’s room for dessert, diners can order individual slices of chocolate cheesecake for an additional $9 each. Reservations are recommended and can be made on the website.
The brunch buffet at Sylvia’s. Courtesy photo.
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, 6401 Woodway and 1140 Eldridge: Join chef-owner Sylvia Casares at either location for a special Sunday brunch buffet available only for the Easter holiday. The buffet, priced at $29.99 per person ($12 for kids under 12), features Tex-Mex classics. Appetizers include chile con queso, ceviche and shrimp cocktail. Breakfast options are chilaquiles, pancakes and made- omelets. Street tacos and, of course, enchiladas (five of her most popular) will be highlights. It wouldn’t be a special occasion without desserts, and tres leches, flan and bunuelos will sweeten things up. Bar specials include $4 glasses of mimosa, Champagne, sangria or Bloody Marys. Easter brunch is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling your preferred location.
Minh Truong is an avid lover of the Houston food scene and has written about it since 2011, starting as a freelance contributor for the Houston Press. She never stops exploring all that Houston has to offer.
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