Bloody Mary at Hull & Oak
Brennan's of Houston
Brennan's Jose’s Hoppin’ John (photo by Kimberly Park)
Sunday jazz brunch is a Houston tradition, and the weather promises to be cooperating for a courtyard seat. Don’t miss chef José’s Hoppin’ John as a good luck lagniappe. Reservations by phone, 713.522.9711.
Cyclone Anaya's
Mimosa refills for just a penny?! Sign us up. Find that and classic Mexican brunch dishes at all six locations of Cyclone Anaya's on Jan. 1, 10am-12pm.
Eloise Nichols
The all-day café is celebrating with a weekend brunch featuring $5 mimosas starting at 10am, and signature brunch items like Salmon Hoppin’ John with sautéed rice and poached eggs and the Biscuit Benedict with pulled pork, poached eggs, hollandaise, pickled green tomatoes and hash. Yum!
Eunice
Omelets with blue crab, artichokes and creamy spinach; Gulf shrimp étouffée; and hearth-roasted oysters are just a few tempting brunch dishes at this gorgeous Cajun-Creole brasserie.
EZ's Liquor Lounge
Hit the Heights for this fried chicken special served with black eyed peas and collard greens ($15). Pair it with the bar’s extensive cocktail options or specially priced bottles of Champagne.
Hugo's
The popular New Year’s Day “Return to Life” brunch buffet will be served 10am to 2pm ($42 per adult, $15 per child). Bring your appetite for the colorful spread.
Hull & Oak
The southern-inspired restaurant located in the new Laura Hotel offers a cure-your-hangover brunch from 11am to 2pm. Enjoy black-eyed peas, two brunch dishes, and bottomless John Dalys, signature mimosas or Bloody Marys ($75 per person). Standouts include peaches-and-cream waffles, brisket hash, market salad and chicken-fried steak and eggs.
Hungry's Cafe
Hungry's brunch (photo by Julie Soefer)
Indulge in croissant French toast and a three-egg omelet, or start off your health kick with a vegan dish like tofu migas or a nutritious bowl. Mimosa carafes and frozen bellinis await, as well as New Year’s party favors.
Local Table
Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict at Local Table (Photo by Becca Wright)
All locations will be open for brunch serving favorite dishes like crab cake egg benedict, cast-iron-baked goat cheese, chicken and waffles, kid’s French toast and more. Order two or more La Marca prosecco carafes and receive New Year’s party swag.
Max's Wine Dive
On New Year’s Day, hit Max's Wine Dive for hangover brunch with rib-sticking specialty dishes from 11am to 4pm.
The Original Ninfa's
Ring in the new year with traditional Mexican hangover soup, available at both locations. The soulful red-chile-pork posole ($18) is on offer from 10am to 2pm, so don’t sleep in.
Ostia
Ostia (photo by Jenn Duncan)
Chef Travis McShane whips up a family-style brunch designed for three or more guests that is well worth the $42-per-person tariff. It comes stacked with seasonal pizzas, roasted chicken with salsa verde, pastas, and other brunchy delights. Reserve a table in the pretty greenhouse!
Postino
All five Houston locations — Cinco Ranch, Uptown Park, Heights, Montrose, Town & Country — will be open for brunch on New Year’s Day. Dig in!
Savoir
Pumpkin pancakes at Savoir
Brunch is on from 10:30am to 2pm, with specials including seasonal pumpkin pancakes, peanut-butter-and-jelly cronut holes, and honey butter chicken biscuit. Holiday libations including eggnog, a peppermint-chocolate martini, and coffee cocktails beckon for those who dare. Cheers!
State Fare
As a part of its "12 Days of Brunch" promotion, all State Fare locations will offer a New Year’s Day Brunch Board special served from 10am to 4pm, along with other a la carte brunch dishes.
The Warwick
The Warwick's cocktail tree and Brunch Board (photo by Brandon Holmes)
The Board Room Brunch platter ($100) feeds four or five guests — think butter-pecan waffles, candied bacon, sausage, four eggs cooked your way, green chili hash, fruit, muffins and croissants. Pair it with a martini tree: a tower of six or 12 Casamigos Reposado lemon drops in a variety of flavors.
Weights & Measures
Follow the call of the disco ball and spend the first day of 2023 at disco brunch starting at 10am. Expect bloody Marys, scrumptious house made pastries, classic brunch faves and disco jams (disco inferno dress is encouraged!).
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Emilia's Havana
A'Bouzy
(photo by Becca Wright)
This bubble-fueled River Oaks haunt will be flowing with Champagne on New Year’s Eve. Guests dining in have the option to saber their own bottle (pre-ordering required) along with the regular menu of modern French fare. Call to reserve your spot: 713.722.6899.
Doris Metropolitan
Steak out this luxe spot for dinner starting at 5 pm — think caviar, artichoke flower salad, and a porterhouse for two — followed by a party until 12:30am. Expect a complimentary Champagne toast, festive decorations, party favors, DJ music and a midnight balloon drop.
Emilia's Havana
Hit the festive party at Ben Berg's new speakeasy from 9:30pm-2am — rock out with live music, party favors and a midnight Champagne toast. There is a $150 per person entertainment fee plus $100 per person minimum; a midnight Champagne toast and masquerade party favors are included. Details here.
Four Seasons Hotel
The beautifully decorated downtown hotel keeps it posh for NYE. Kick things off upstairs with an early evening party at Bandista speakeasy, or hit Bayou & Bottle downstairs, where things get popping at 9pm.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Where else can you toast under the dinosaurs? Ring in the new year with HMNS! Featuring live music, DJs, food trucks and cash bars, this party is one you won’t want to miss. 8pm – 1am. Tickets are on sale now.
March
Indulgent ingredients like truffles, uni and lobster take the spotlight at this stunning tasting-menu-only destination. Its six-course menu is on offer at 6pm and 7pm ($225 per person), plus a nine-course option at 8pm and 9pm ($295 per person). Optionally, reserve a spot in the modern lounge for the caviar and Champagne experience ($150).
Marmo
(photo by Kirsten Gilliam)
For fine rib-sticking fare, this hot Italian chophouse will close the year with a four-course menu ($110 per person). Choose from dishes including housemade pastas, charcuterie, and juicy grilled steaks. Live music until 1am.
Nobu
(photo by Evan Sung)
This contemporary Japanese spot in the Galleria is ready with a special New Year’s omakase menu. For $200 per person, guests can sup on lobster ceviche sorbet, a sashimi tasting, a chef’s sushi selection, and more. Opens at 5pm.
Tony's
Ring in the New Year Tony’s-style with a four-course prix-fixe menu featuring a Telmont Champagne toast at both seatings. Reservations are at 6pm ($135 per person) and 9:15pm ($195 per person) featuring live music from Nick & The Hits. Click here to view the menu, and call 713.622.6778 to reserve.
Trattoria Sofia
Start early on New Year's Eve with a festive brunch, or enjoy an evening of Italian food (regular dinner menu on offer), drinks, party favors and live music. One of Houston's favorite piano players and singers, Bubba McNeely, will be performing on the patio from 9pm-1am. Call 713.804.0429 or visit OpenTable to reserve.
Traveler's Table
Close out the New Year at Traveler’s Table with a four-course prix fixe menu ($85). Seatings at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm with @djjoshdupont spinning from 7pm on. Menu available for take-out including a single-serve bottle of sparkling wine. Click here for the menu, and visit Resy for reservations.
Turner's
(photo by Jenn Duncan)
Ring in 2023 in true New York City style at a black-tie affair with live music, dinner, and New Year's Eve-inspired specials. With a countdown Champagne toast at midnight under a sea of gold balloons, there will be plenty of sights to see. Seatings at 6pm and 9:15pm. Book on OpenTable under Experiences.
Uchiko
The sleek and still-new sister to Uchi is rolling out a unique omakase menu from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1. Anticipate such delicacies as grilled lobster, lamb loin, caviar service and warm oysters.
Hotel ZaZa
You cannot go wrong with the posh Museum District hotel’s NYE 2023 package. It includes overnight accommodations, complimentary valet parking for one vehicle, entry to the NYE party and New Year's Day brunch. The on-site party also includes live music, cocktail pop-ups, passed appetizers, and a midnight champagne toast. The brunch features an elaborate ballroom buffet, mimosa bar and bloody Mary bar.
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