Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Houston
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Houston
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Houston using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#23. Rainbow Lodge
- Rating: 4.4/5 (388 reviews)
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#22. Sal y Pimienta Kitchen Houston - Texas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
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#21. Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace
- Rating: 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
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#20. Papadeaux
- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
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#19. Grace's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (312 reviews)
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#18. Cadillac Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (240 reviews)
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#17. Etoile Cuisine et Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
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#16. The Grove
- Rating: 4.1/5 (672 reviews)
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#15. Blue Dixie Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (446 reviews)
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#14. Pappasito's Cantina
- Rating: 4.2/5 (626 reviews)
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#13. El Tiempo Cantina- Washington
- Rating: 4.4/5 (472 reviews)
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#12. State Of Grace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (260 reviews)
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#11. Niko Niko's Greek
- Rating: 4.3/5 (760 reviews)
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#10. The Original Ninfa's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (835 reviews)
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#9. Hugo's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (929 reviews)
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#8. Kenny & Ziggy's Delicatessen, Restaurant, & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1166 reviews)
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#7. Caracol
- Rating: 4.4/5 (661 reviews)
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#6. Brennan's of Houston
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1020 reviews)
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#5. Xochi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (406 reviews)
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#4. Phoenicia Specialty Foods
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1501 reviews)
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#3. The Breakfast Klub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (928 reviews)
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#2. Brenner's Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (337 reviews)
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#1. Terrace 54 Bar + Table
- Rating: 4.8/5 (627 reviews)
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