Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Houston

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The Union Kitchen (Kingwood)

4.8

4.8 (1534)

$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

Alma

Dined 5 days ago

Dinner there was with friends to celebrate Christmas Eve. We had a wonderful time, food was very good and our server was amazing. Great wine selection too!!

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Experience

2 for $25

Superica Houston Heights

4.8

4.8 (75)

$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

JonVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Great food and service, music a bit too loud when arrived but level reduced on our request.

Pacha Nikkei

4.8

4.8 (69)

$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."

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CarlVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Delicious food. The ceviche dishes are superb. Black rice with seafood was one of the best dish I have eaten this year.

Weights and Measures

4.6

4.6 (410)

$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 on Dec 19, 2024

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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4.5

4.5 (885)

$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

Joe

Dined 4 days ago

The day after a major holiday is usually not the best time to go to a restaurant. The Monarch room at the hotel Zaza proved me wrong. Each of our party had exactly what they wanted from the brunch menu. Every thing was fresh and served with care and good humor. It isa very comfortable restaurant and will be on my rotation.

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.5

4.5 (120)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Midtown

About the restaurant

Authentic Modern Mexican Restaurant & Craft Cocktails.

Top review

Chris

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

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

Monarch at Grand Galvez

4.4

4.4 (410)

$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)

Top review

EllenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Service and ambiance are great. Food is just so so

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State Fare Kitchen & Bar - The Woodlands

4.4

4.4 (645)

$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

Top review

QuincyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The drinks and service was top notch. Chef Judith creations are next level. Q at the bar is a next level mixologist. Kenya awesome on the operational side.

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Experience

Brunch With Us on New Year's Day

Gotti's

3.8

3.8 (249)

$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

Senobia

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Food was great...hot and flavorful. Waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu.

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