Though we should celebrate our mothers every day, there’s one holiday when we truly go all out to honor the women who raised us. In years past, taking Mom out for brunch or dinner was a way to give her a break from the kitchen and household duties. Today, many moms are balancing thriving careers or enjoying active retirements—but the sentiment remains the same: everyone loves to be feted for the day.
We’ve rounded up some standout spots to treat the women in your life—whether it’s your mother, mother-in-law, stepmom, wife, or sister—to a memorable meal.
For restaurants, it’s also one of the busiest days of the year. A little patience and kindness go a long way as staff work hard to help us celebrate the women who put up with our antics and love us all the same.
Amrina
Some people are lucky enough to celebrate more than one mom, and Amrina offers a couple of thoughtful options to suit every kind of mother. First, the Woodlands restaurant is introducing its High Chai on Mother’s Day weekend with multiple seatings for the Indian-style high tea experience. Guests can sip on premium teas while indulging in chef Jassi Bindra’s artisan bites. On Mother’s Day, Amrina will feature a special brunch menu, and separate dinner menu. On this day, the Momosa cocktail, crafted with passion fruit and champagne, is $12 and mothers receive a special complimentary dessert. 3 Waterway Square Pl., The Woodlands, amrina.social
Annabelle Brasserie
Treat your maman to a visit at this charming French eatery in Autry Park from Berg Hospitality. The brunch menu highlights fresh oysters, caviar, and flaky pastries, alongside classic entrées like Parisienne steak frites. In true Berg fashion, Annabelle is also featuring a special cocktail for May: the Berry Blossom Spritz, crafted with Grey Goose Berry Rouge, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, and a splash of prosecco. Strawberry and lemon juices add a bright, fruity note, finished with a fresh floral garnish that feels just right for Mom. 811 Autry Park Dr., Houston, annabellebrasserie.com
Candente
Sambrooks Hospitality has two locations of this smoked-meat Mexican restaurant in which to indulge Mom’s carnivorous cravings. From brunch dishes like chilaquiles or steak and eggs, to barbacoa tacos and tamales covered in Texas red chili, it’s a far cry from foo-foo brunches with tea sandwiches. Add in a couple of cocktails and it becomes a fiesta for madre. On Mother’s Day, Candente is showing appreciation to moms with a complimentary glass of prosecco and a rose. As a bonus, kids under 12 eat free that day. Multiple locations, candentehtx.com
Flora
Celebrate the women in your life by taking them to this majestic Mexican restaurant, with verdant views of the bayou oak trees, and twinkling chandeliers overhead. Flora will be open for all-day service on Mother’s Day, with mariachi performances throughout the day. 3422 Allen Pkwy., Houston, florahouston.com
Harrison’s at The Woodlands Resort
Mother’s Day at this resort-style restaurant in The Woodlands is a true extravaganza, featuring an array of brunch stations—from pasta and seafood to omelets, baked goods, and decadent sweets—plus a carving station and abundant salad bar. The $95 adult ticket includes a special perk for moms: the chance to create their own floral arrangement. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with tickets available online. Children ages 5 to 12 are $45, and little ones under five dine free. 2301 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, woodlandsresort.com/dining/harrisons/
Hidden Omakase
Treat Mom to an omakase experience at this Michelin-recommended restaurant, and you’ll definitely be her favorite kid. The one-day-only event, on Saturday, May 9, begins with a guided Ikebana (Japanese floral arrangement) session at each guest’s seat; followed by an 8-course omakase at the intimate 18-person chef’s counter. After indulging in seasonal dishes with ingredients flown in from Japan, guests can take home their personalized bouquets as a beautiful souvenir. Three seatings are available, and the cost is $120 per person. 5353 W. Alabama, Houston, hiddenomakase.com
Hotel Granduca
This European-style boutique hotel is hosting an elegant Mother’s Day tea on Saturday, May 9, with two seatings at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The experience includes tea sandwiches, house-made scones, and an assortment of pastries and sweets, alongside a curated selection of teas and a glass of prosecco. Guests can visit the “Build Your Own Bouquet” bar in the Alba foyer before or after the tea service. On Mother’s Day, a special brunch will be offered with dishes created by chef Maurizio Ferrarese. 1080 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, granducahouston.com
Hypsi at Hotel Daphne
If your Mother’s Day honoree loves dogs, Hotel Daphne is hosting a special SPCA puppy lounge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 10 on the event lawn. The hotel’s on-site Italian restaurant, Hypsi, will offer a three-course brunch with items like black truffle arancini, sourdough panettone waffles, pancetta frittata, and pistachio pie. Families are welcome to enjoy cuddles with pups before or after brunch. 347 W. 20th St., Houston, bunkhousehotels.com/hotel-daphne
Kenny & Ziggy’s
Not all moms want a chi-chi meal for their special day—some prefer a sky-scraping pastrami sandwich and an equally-large slice of cheesecake. Others crave dishes that remind them of their own mothers, like stuffed cabbage, chicken matzoh ball soup, and beef goulash. All of these items and more can be found on Kenny & Ziggy’s humongous menu. For Mother’s Day, the restaurant is offering half-price mimosas from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus each mom will receive a free pink & white cookie. 1743 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, kennyandziggys.com
King Steak
For modern moms, this contemporary steakhouse is the perfect setting for a celebratory meal for the whole table. Its Mother’s Day special is a family-style meal with brunch offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by dinner service. Look forward to brunch offerings like eggs any style, shrimp and avocado toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, and brioche French toast; plus entrees like beef tenderloin, salmon picatta and honey-glazed ham, along with jalapeno hash browns and spring vegetables. 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, kingsteakhtx.com
Kitchen Rumors
Chef Jassi Bindra, a competitor on this season of Bravo’s Top Chef and executive chef for Kahani Social Group, has created a menu inspired by Indian cuisine, and he adds a few twists along the way. He and chef de cuisine, Nadeem Qureshi, have created an exclusive Mother’s Day brunch with choices like Goan shrimp Benedict, butter chicken naan pizza, and avocado toast with masala garbanzo beans. A signature MOMosa with passionfruit and champagne will be on offer, and each table will receive a complimentary slice of cake. Called “Sweetness of Her Love”, the dessert is layered with rose petal jam and mascarpone cream. 2310 Decatur St., Houston, kitchenrumors.com
Little Hen
If your mother watches Bridgerton and loves all things Jane Austen, this ultra-feminine tea room in River Oaks District will make her feel like a queen, or at least a royal duchess. Decked out with florals, and bustling with well-dressed ladies, the clink of china tea cups adds to the charm. The special $80 per person menu for Mother’s Day includes a three-tiered tray with macarons, scones, and croissants, plus a choice of entree from dishes like rose petal pancakes and the carbonara omelet. The Mom-osa lineup of $10 drinks include prosecco, mimosas, and bellinis. 4444 Westheimer Rd., Houston, littlehen.com
Little’s Oyster Bar
At this chic seafood restaurant from the Pappas family, Mom can start the party a little early in the week. Little’s is hosting a special Moms & Somms event on Wednesday, May 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. It’s a pre-Mother’s Day wine tasting in which mom and guests can indulge in summer-y sips chosen from Little’s sommeliers, and a showcase of woman-led wineries. Chefs Jason Ryczek and Zack Boyer will have a menu of light bites and passed hors d-oeuvres to pair with the vino. 3001 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, littlesoysterbar.com
Long Weekend
For families with young children, this newly opened restaurant in the Heights with a Texas-sized playground has loads of outdoor space to keep the whole family entertained. There’s a special menu for the day, plus moms get a free glass of bubbly. 2044 E. TC Jester Blvd., Houston, longweekendtx.com
Mayahuel
Sleek and modern, Mayahuel in Autry Park is led by renowned chef Luis Robeldeo Richards, and the Mother’s Day brunch is sure to wow all moms. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the a la carte menu will feature chilaquiles, eggs Benedict, and fresh pastries like croissants and conchas. Treat Mom to a curated box of 6 macarons for $18, which can be ordered ahead of time, or at the restaurant. There will be live music and every mother will be welcomed with a complimentary Agua de Jamaica spritz. 811 Buffalo Park Dr., Houston, mayahuelrestaurant.com
Medium Rare
This prix-fixe steak and frites eatery is offering a bottomless brunch with unlimited cocktails, coffee, and juice on Mother’s Day. Its brunch menu includes a choice of steak & eggs, the Famous Benedict, or the 24-hour-soaked French toast. Medium Rare will remain open for dinner service on Mother’s Day too. 3201 Louisiana St., Houston, mediumrarerestaurants.com/houston
Musaafer
This Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in the Galleria delivers a sense of opulence at every turn, from its striking décor to its artful plating. Drawing on the principles of Ayurveda, chef Mayank Istwal has crafted a special Mother’s Day menu that honors the transformative stages of womanhood. Titled Her Eternal Journey, the five-course experience begins with an aloo tikki doughnut paired with yogurt mousse. Guests can choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian options as the meal unfolds, featuring dishes like a chicken or beetroot cutlet, followed by lamb shank or paneer. It concludes with cardamom malai served alongside a flaxseed biscuit. A chocolate and fruit bon bon provides a symbolic finale, representing the embrace of life’s final phase—menopause. Thoughtfully composed with a wide range of herbs, spices, and ingredients, this menu offers a meaningful and memorable way to celebrate Mother’s Day. 5115 Westheimer Rd., Houston, musaaferhouston.com
Ouisie’s Table
For moms who love homestyle cooking with finesse, this 53-year-old River Oaks restaurant is serving a special all-day menu, plus a separate brunch menu, until 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day. Entrees include cornmeal-crusted soft shell crab, grilled wagyu New York strip, and grilled lamb chops Provencale. For brunch, there are plates such as Ouisie’s crab cake Benedict and Lucy’s corn meal pancakes. Each diner will receive a pear-shaped sugar cookie, an homage to the late owner, Elouise ‘Ouisie’ Jones. 3939 San Felipe St., Houston, ouisiestable.com
Patton’s Steakhouse & Speakeasy
For those wanting to skip the craziness on Sunday, Patton’s—hidden inside Savoir in the Heights—is featuring a Friday and Saturday night special menu on Mother’s Day weekend. If your mom is a modern day Zelda Fitzgerald, she’ll love the glamorous atmosphere right out of The Great Gatsby itself. The three-course dinner offers a choice of starters like steak tartare and shrimp cocktail, plus entree options such as lobster risotto and wagyu filet. For couples, there’s a chateaubriand for two. Reservations are required. 1344 Yale St., Houston, savoirhouston.com/pattons-2
State Fare
State Fare will open both of its locations early at 9 a.m. on Mother’s Day for a Mom-centric brunch service that will last until 4 p.m. There will be a special a la carte menu, plus a curated Mother’s Day board option featuring favorites like eggs Benedict, strawberries and waffles, and avocado toast. Each mother will be welcomed with a complimentary mimosa. Multiple locations, statefaretx.com
Tony’s
For decades, this restaurant from the legendary restaurateur, Tony Vallone, has welcomed Houstonians for special occasions and family celebrations. Though it doesn’t normally serve brunch, it makes an exception for Mother’s Day each year. The three-course menu allows moms and guests to choose starters like lobster bisque and butternut squash pasta, and entrees such as snapper Francese and stuffed portabella mushroom. Dessert is a trio of temptations including strawberry shortcake, Italian beauty, and Tony’s Key lime pie. There will be live music from Miguel Delabarca to round out the experience. 3755 Richmond Ave., Houston, tonyshouston.com
Uchi
This upscale sushi hotspot from Tyson Cole is opening its doors at lunchtime on Mother’s Day for a special 10-course omakase experience, offered from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A dinner option is also offered from 4 to 10 p.m. 904 Westheimer Rd., Houston, uchi.uchirestaurants.com
Uchiko
Like Uchi, Uchiko will also offer a 10-course omakase experience for lunch and dinner on Mother’s Day. In addition to the special dine-in menu, Uchiko will have its popular Mother’s Day tart boxes available for $55. The box of five tart slices includes blueberry ube, strawberry matcha, Dubai, carrot cake, and Earl Grey. Orders must be placed by Thursday, May 7, with pickup on May 9 and 10. Add a bottle of Bouvet for $25. 1801 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, uchiko.uchirestaurants.com
Winsome Prime
For Mother’s Day, Winsome Prime will open at 10 a.m. for brunch, with reservations recommended. The a la carte menu will be available, along with a brunch board for $95 with waffles, French toast, bacon, and more that feeds up to five guests. Chef specials include a special grilled halibut dish topped with cream sauce and crabmeat. Treat Mom to the scratch-made carrot cake, prepared with a 65-year-old recipe passed down from co-owner Rob Wright’s mother. 5888 Westheimer Rd., Houston, winsomeprime.com/houston
Zaranda
The newest concept from chef Hugo Ortega and H-Town Restaurant Group is hosting its first Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. While the group’s other concepts like Caracol, Hugo’s, Xoxhi, and URBE have special Mother’s Day brunches as well, Zaranda is offering a three-course meal. It opens with a muffin basket to share, and guests are given choices like lamb empanadas, seafood taquitos, rainbow trout, and steak and eggs for their second course. For dessert, Mom has a choice of chocolate cremoso or coconut pastel. Reservations are required, and guests can take advantage of complimentary valet parking on Sunday. 1550 Lamar St., Houston, zarandahouston.com
