Find Unlimited Possibilities for Mother’s Day in Houston Restaurants, Hotels and More
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL HOUSTON:
Honor Mom with a weekend or overnight getaway in a luxurious guest room or suite in the month of May, where she’ll be celebrated in deserving fashion. In addition to taking advantage of the Advance Purchase offer (with 25 percent off the regular room rate), moms are invited to try out a new luxury accessory from the Vivrelle collection during their stay. All moms enjoying weekend stays at the Hotel in May will receive a complimentary three-month Vivrelle membership, valued at USD 657.
Pamper Mom at The Spa and Nail Bar with a relaxing Precious Petals body scrub and massage, manicure, or pedicure with healing sunflower and grapeseed oils; or have her choose a new favourite fragrance or candle at the Krigler perfume boutique.
May 11 – Treat Mom to Weekend Brunch at Bayou & Bottle, where she can also partake in an interactive floral arrangement workshop with Plants & Petals and jewellery shopping at the Burdlife pop-up. Moms joining for brunch will receive a complimentary one-month Vivrelle membership.
May 12 – Indulge Mom with a special Mother’s Day Brunch at Toro Toro, featuring brunch classics, a spectacular seafood tower, and pan-Latin flair. Brunch is priced at USD 165 for adults and USD 65 for children 12 and under and is served from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Reservations are required. Moms joining for brunch will receive a complimentary one-month Vivrelle membership.
HOUSTON RESTAURANTS:
Amrina: Woodlands hotspot, Amrina, is the perfect place to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day. The eclectic Indian spot will be serving special brunch items and a dessert crafted just for mom in addition to their regular menu for the occasion. Guests can enjoy dishes like Kerala Fried Chicken with waffles, tomato chutney, and drizzled with masala maple, the Steak & Eggs featuring a 18 oz. bone in ribeye, fried eggs, masala rub, madras curry, and spice butter, the Pulled Lamb Leg or Masala Jackfruit Benedict Florentine with a poached egg, wilted spinach, and makhani, or the Cinnamon Roll with masala chai cream cheese. To top off all of mom’s celebrations, guests can enjoy Ghewar for dessert featuring mascarpone rabri and strawberry chhena. Reserve your spot for Mother’s Day celebrations at https://www.opentable.com/r/amrina-the-woodlands. Photo: Amrina.
Andiron: Treat Mom this Mother’s Day with a celebration at Andiron. The live-fire steakhouse will open on Sunday just for the holiday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. serving up their special Mother’s Day brunch items in addition to their delectable lunch menu. Guests can enjoy dishes like Quiche ($28) with white asparagus, crab, aged cheddar and served with local greens, the Blackwood Soft Scramble ($24) with milk bread toast and Kaluga Amber caviar, and the Quail and Waffle ($38) with fried Texas quail, beef fat waffle, and habanero honey butter. Additionally, a made-to-order Omelette Station will be set up in the dining room where guests can make their choice of luxury toppings and watch their omelette made by the Andiron team. End the meal on a sweet note and a toast to mom with a glass of champagne or a mimosa and one of Andiron’s carefully curated desserts like the classic Carrot Cake ($18) featuring carrot cream, pineapple marmalade, and spiced pecans. Make your reservation today at https://resy.com/cities/houston-tx/venues/andiron. Photo: Duc Huang.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Auden in the heart of River Oaks’ Autry Park. The cozy, sophisticated bistro’s new brunch menu is influenced by Texas flavors, Gulf Coast ingredients, and a nod to the owners’ Indian culture. This includes dishes such as the Biscuit & Crawfish Gravy, a cheddar herb biscuit topped with crawfish cream gravy ($24), and Shakshouka, san marzano ranchero, poached eggs, and chipotle sourdough ($20). For moms who desire decadence, the Funnel Cake is perfectly crispy and frosted, topped with creamy dulce de leche and fresh berries ($14). Mark the special occasion with the floral Butterfly Effect cocktail ($14), created with Reya vodka, St Germain, Singani, lemon, lychee-lemongrass soda, or the tropical flavors of the Ticket to Paradise ($16) made with Ilegal mezcal, pisco, pineapple, passionfruit, and lime. Brunch is served at Auden on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm. | 3737 Cogdell St..
Cafe Piquet Cuban Cuisine invites patrons to treat mom for Mother’s Day with a flavorful paella. The Bellaire-based restaurant is dishing out the traditional rice dish brimming with a delectable assortment of seafood delights, featuring calamari, octopus, scallops, shrimp, and mussels. Guests can indulge in the newest bar creations, the Orchid Sunset Martini ($12), crafted with violet vodka, butterfly pea flower syrup, a hint of lemon, and orange liqueur, all topped off with a refreshing splash of prosecco. The Mother’s Day paella special is $28.99 and is only available on Sunday, May 12 from 11am until sell-out. | 5757 Bissonnet.
CIEL: Celebrate Mother’s Day at CIEL! Treat Mom to a lavish brunch featuring menu highlights such as Eggs Benedict, Croque Madame, and Wagyu Sliders with manchego, toasted brioche, sake onion, and quail egg. Enhance the celebration with CIEL’s exclusive champagne bottle packages featuring Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot. Raise a toast to Mom’s special day! Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Make your reservation on OpenTable or email [email protected]. Photo: Ciel.
A mouthwatering breakfast in bed for mom is a breeze with the Dandelion Cafe. The all-day breakfast cafe is offering family packs to-go for Sunday, May 12, so patrons can host the holiday at home. From Dandy’s famous Chicken and Waffles family style for eight people ($65) to a Taco Pack with five different flavors ($42-$85), there are options to suit everyone. For moms who love mimosas, add a $20 mimosa carafe for carryout with orange, strawberry, blueberry, pomegranate orange, hibiscus honey, or vanilla lavender and a 750 ml bottle of Prosecco. Customers can order the Mother’s Day Family Packs on www.dandelionhouston.com, beginning 7am on Saturday, April 20, orders must be placed no later than Thursday, May 9, at 4pm and can be picked up at 8:30am or 10:30am, Sunday, May 12, at the Bellaire location. | 5405 Bellaire Blvd. Photo: Dandelion Cafe.
Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood: Brunch begins with a delightful selection of starters to choose from, including Lobster Bisque, Loaded Healthy Vegetable Soup, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Crab Cake, or Summer Salad. Guests will indulge in a Filet Mignon Dario’s Style, Prime Rib, Surf & Turf, Salmon Oscar Style, or Chilean Sea Bass for the main course. Finally, guests will conclude with a decadent dessert of Red Velvet Cake, Tuxedo Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Key Lime Pie, or Orange Crème Brulee. Diners may enhance their brunch experience with a refreshing Mimosa or a zesty Bloody Mary. Dario’s Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 10 am – 3 pm on Mother’s Day Sunday. The cost is $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations are required. Guests can call 281-304-1825 or visit DariosSteakhouse.com to make a reservation. Visit Dario’s website to see the special menu. This special brunch is also available for takeout.
Eunice: Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a brunch experience like no other at Eunice, the epitome of upscale Creole Cajun dining. Nestled within Greenway Plaza, Eunice invites you to treat your mother to a culinary journey inspired by the vibrant flavors of the South, curated by Chef Drake Leonards, a Louisiana native whose passion for seafood-forward cuisine shines in every dish. Guests can dive into dishes like the Dan Dan Shrimp ($21) complemented with spicy aioli, pickles and herbs or the Charbroiled Oysters ($20) with lemon herb butter and fire crackers. Savor enticing entrees such as Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna ($44) with wilted spinach, crushed olives, satsuma, and charred lemon and the Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich ($29) adorned with tabasco honey. For a sweet finale, enjoy the Bread Pudding ($13) with rich brown butter caramel, candied pecans, and vanilla ice cream. Reservations can be made via their website here, and the Mother’s Day brunch will be served from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Photo: Duc Huang.
Le Jardinier: Indulge in a flawlessly crafted 3-course brunch menu priced at $125, featuring dishes like Poached White Asparagus and Scallop Crudo, along with enticing entrees such as Carolina Gold Rice Risotto and Heritage Chicken Au Jus. Elevate the celebration with a touch of extravagance by adding Royal Kaluga Caviar to any first course for $35. No brunch is complete without dessert, and Le Jardinier’s dessert selection is not to be missed. Crafted by corporate pastry chef Salvatore Martone and pastry chef Tiffani Gkaris, the seasonal menu features the beloved trio of Trio of Plant Based Ice Creams which now features dark chocolate, pistachio and coffee flavors, as well as a beautiful Lemon Tart resembling a flower. Le Jardinier is also offering a special menu crafted for the kids. Priced at $55, the little ones can enjoy delights like Butter and Cheese Pasta and a Brownie with white chocolate ice cream. Reservations can be made via Resy, and the Mother’s Day brunch will be served from 11 am to 2 pm. Photo: Alex Montoya.
Loch Bar: Treat mom to the Seafood Imperial on a Half Shell ($32) featuring a combination of scallop, rock shrimp and jumbo lump crab drizzled with imperial sauce and brown butter breadcrumbs, or the Smoked Salmon Toast ($21) with brioche, whipped cream cheese, cucumber-dill pico and everything seasoning. Craving one of Loch Bar’s brunch classics? Indulge in the Avocado Toast ($16) or the Crab Cake Benedict ($35). For dessert, enjoy the Bread Pudding French Toast ($18) with caramelized banana, vanilla whip and honey butter. Loch Bar is open from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Book your reservation on open table here. Photo: Becca Wright.
MaKiin: Celebrate this Mother’s Day at the upscale Thai concept MaKiin, from Kin Dee Owner, Lukkaew Srasrisuwan. Located at the Hanover River Oaks, indulge in MaKiin’s recently launched High Tea experience this Mother’s Day. Experience Thai herb tea served in antique tea sets from Thailand, priced at $35 per set for two guests or $39 per person for an unlimited tea and light bites experience. Menu highlights include rice crackers with smoked salmon, panang dumplings, savory cones, pandan cake, and mango sticky Rice bites.
Marmo: Indulge in Marmo’s exclusive Mother’s Day pasta specials, available all day. Satisfy those carb-cravings with Lobster and Potato Stuffed Culurgiones with lobster cream sauce, or Black Truffle-Infused Mafaldine Carbonara topped with shaved black truffles. Marmo’s brunch menu will also be available until 3 p.m. Brunch lovers can enjoy specials like the Marmo Benedict with homemade biscuit, poached egg, shaved prosciutto and cacio pepe hollandaise, or the French Toast with brioche, cardamom, vanilla bean, local grapes and powdered sugar. Marmo will open an hour early at 10 a.m. (usually open at 11 a.m.) and will remain open until 10 p.m. on Mother’s Day. Book your reservation on OpenTable or at www.marmoitalian.com.
Marvino’s Italian Steakhouse: Guests will enjoy a delightful three-course brunch meal. To start, they can choose from Lobster Bisque, Crab Cake, Chopped Salad, or Marvino’s Mango Salad. For the main course, options include Prime Rib, Chilean Sea Bass, Romano-Crusted Snapper, Filet Mignon Oscar Style, Lobster Pasta, or Akaushi NY Strip. The finale consists of a sweet note, as guests can indulge in Tuxedo Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Ginger Crème Brulee, or Key Lime Pie. Marvino’s Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 11:00 am – 8 pm on Mother’s Day Sunday. The cost is $75 per person (plus tax). Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Guests can call 832-220-7200 or visit MarvinosItalianSteakhouse.com to make a reservation. Visit Marvino’s website to see the menu. This special brunch is also available for takeout.
Navy Blue: Shower Mom with all the love and treat her to Navy Blue for a festive brunch this Mother’s Day. Join us for a memorable celebration with a special a la carte brunch menu and off-menu specials sure to please the whole family. Reservations are encouraged and can be made at the link here.
Visit the Original Ninfa’s on Navigation and in Uptown to try the new brunch menu dishes from Huevos Rancheros, with two eggs, succulent carnitas, and cheese on a crunchy tostada, to Desayuno Mexicano featuring chorizo and egg served with frijoles puercos, crispy potatoes, and either Nueske bacon or smoked sausage for $16. Traditional brunch offerings such as buttermilk pancakes and mimosas round out the menu. Cheers to mom with the South Padre Sunrise, a concoction of Silver Tequila, fresh orange juice, pineapple, and hibiscus syrup for $10, or the El Carajillo, a cocktail of Licor 43 and Katz espresso, for $9. Brunch is served at the Original Ninfa’s two locations every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm. | Navigation: 2704 Navigation Blvd + Uptown: 1700 Post Oak Blvd #I-190
Ostia: On Mother’s Day, the restaurant will feature a special spring forward menu with menu highlights such as Focaccia French Toast with blueberries and mascarpone, Ricotta Pancakes with maple syrup and salted butter, and Pizza Dough Doughnuts with Zabaione. The restaurant will open an hour early just for Mother’s Day, with the first reservation available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PostScript: Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a touch of pink at PostScript, the charming all-pink restaurant nestled within the Shops at the Arrive! Treat Mom to a delectable brunch featuring savory delights such as the Lobster Bene ($25), the Truffled Toad in a Hole ($24), and the Tarte Flambe ($24). Looking for something on the sweater side, experience the Frenched Texas Toast ($25). Pair your meal with a classic brunch libation such as the Bloody Mary, Espresso Martini, or a refreshing Mimosa while enjoying special live entertainment in honor of Mother’s Day. Book your reservation through the website, postscripthtx.com, or via Resy. Photo: Jenn Duncan.
Sprinkles: Mother’s Day Gift Boxes are available for pick up or local delivery from the Houston bakery. Each Mother’s Day Bundle, priced at $68 at local bakeries, and available at $80 for national shipping, includes 3 Strawberry Shortcake Bar Cupcakes, 3 Vanilla Cupcakes, 3 Red Velvet Cupcakes, and 3 Dark Chocolate Cupcakes. Local Mother’s Day Bundle: Pick-up & Delivery Mon May 6th – Sun May 12th. Nationwide Ship Mother’s Day Bundle: Delivers Tue April 29th – Fri May 10th.
SwitcHouse at Houston City Place Marriott: Celebrate Mother’s Day at SwitcHouse, the restaurant located inside of the Houston City Place Marriott. On May 11 and 12, SwitcHouse will be serving their beloved brunch menu with additional specials like the Croque Madame ($21) with butter toasted sour dough, sliced forest ham, gruyere cheese, bechamel friend eggs, and potato and yam hash, or their Baileys Crème Strawberry French Toast ($18) featuring classic brioche French toast, Baileys crème fraiche, and lemony strawberry compote, or the Crab Benedicts ($30) with jumbo lump crab cakes on buttered English muffin, creole remoulad, poached eggs, bearnaise sauce served with grilled asparagus, potato, and yam hash, or the Short Rib Potato Hash ($14) with crisp potatoes, shredded short rib in jus, jalapeno, pimento bechamel and sunny side up eggs.
Whataburger: This Mother’s Day, find mom the gift that makes her day with a little help from Whataburger – The iconic burger joint has curated a gift guide to guesswork out of shopping. From tee shirts to tumblers, fans can find something for every mom (and maybe something for themselves) in the WhataStore. Moms on the go can quench their thirst with the Whataburger 40 oz. tumbler and top it off with a french fry or flying W straw topper. The “To Go” backpack is perfect for carrying the essentials and is designed to look like one of Whataburger’s take-out bags. It’s made with a tear-resistant TYVEK shell, a durable inside liner, a snap closure, and adjustable backpack straps. Fashionista fans can strut their stuff in a Tumbleweed TexStyles teal WhataMom or a pink WhataMama tee shirt or add a new charm to their bracelet with the James Avery fancy and spicy ketchup charms. All Mother’s Day items will be available on the WhataStore through May 12. Orders must be placed no later than Tuesday, May 7, for deliveries to be received before Mother’s Day.
Zanti Cucina Italiana: This Mother’s Day treat Mom to an unforgettable experience at Zanti Cucina Italian – River Oaks. Chef Hilario has crafted exclusive specials for Mother’s Day such as Linguine Alle Vongole made with white wine sauce, chili flakes, and Manila clams, or savor the Veal Chop Alla Parmigiana topped with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, grana padano cheeses, and accompanied by a mixed salad. Raise a toast to all mothers with Zanti’s specially concocted cocktails, such as the Pink Blossom featuring Tanqueray, lemon juice, and simple syrup, as well as the Mamma Mia crafted with Pierde Almas Espadin, Jalisco orange liquerur, Espelette liqueur, hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, and orange juice. For the finale, delve into the irresistible Mom’s Temptation- a four-textured chocolate layer cake served with Bailey’s ice cream. Make this Mother’s Day truly memorable with Zanti Cucina Italiana. Photo: Zanti Cucina Italiana.