5 Houston Brunch Spots to Try for MLK Weekend

HOUSTON, TX - Brunch is a time of togetherness, allowing partakers the opportunity to sleep in a little later before indulging in an atmosphere that invites orders of biscuits and gravy and freshly pressed waffles can commingle—with a mimosa or two on the side! The Houston Patch has curated a list of some of the most-loved brunch spots in the area, sure to satisfy the most seasoned of foodies.

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Ritual's brunch menu, available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., boasts a wide variety of savory dishes, from sourdough hush puppies and smoked chicken lollipops to pumpkin French toast and chilaquiles, a Black Hill Ranch pork meal, served with a corn tortilla, queso fresco, tomatillo, sour cream and a poached egg. Drinks include Old Fashioned, Bloody Mary and the Autumn Bramble, a cocktail made with gin, lemon, spiced peach liqueur and Simple Syrup.

Address: 602 Studewood St.

Izakaya's Chef Jean Philippe-Gaston brings brunch creations that are unique to the restaurant's Japanese gastropub aesthetic. Brunch is served Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Dishes include menudo ramen, egg casserole, fried ginger snap ice cream, minced beef tartar and Thai-style, sauteed shrimp.

Address: 318 Gray St.

Davis St. prides itself on preparing flavorful, imaginative cuisine, prepared fresh every day, using the finest proteins, locally sourced produce and homemade confections, and the brunch menu does not disappoint; available on Sundays, brunch at Davis St. means crab cake benedict, steak and eggs, ahi tuna salad, gouda and gruyere grits and donut bread pudding.

Address: 5925 Almeda Rd.

Bernadine's is the place to go to satisfy those Gulf Coast cravings. Brunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with dishes that range from charcoal-grilled gulf oysters, beignets and a blue crab wedge salad to smoked brisket hash, fried catfish and a green tomato po-boy.

Address: 1801-B N Shepherd Dr.

Brennan's mission is to facilitate great customer memories through fine dining. The beloved Creole restaurant reigns supreme in terms of luxurious brunches. Brunch is available on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Diners will be able to sit down with plates of wild shrimp remoulade or a crispy, Louisiana-style soft-shell crab, a Mississippi mud pie or a warm Bourbon apple turnover.

Address: 3300 Smith St.

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