BayAreaDoglegs Golf Lounge
Pearland bar offering wine and cocktails, with brunch hosted on its schedule.
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Brunch
106 brunch spots across 21 towns, most of them in Pearland, Galveston and League City. The most common kinds of food here: breakfast, American diner food and sweets. Most are $$. 27 have been open 10 years or more, including Marais. 16 sit on the water. 15 have a posted health inspection grade (13 with an A). 1 has a kids-eat-free night. 5 have events coming up.
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Pearland
Stella's Fresh Brunch
Pearland restaurant built around breakfast and brunch dishes at moderate prices.
Eight Turn Crepe
A restaurant on Business Center Dr in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Galveston
Starboard Side Cafe
Breakfast and brunch on the water in Galveston, a pick for a slow weekend morning.
Maceo Spice and Import Company
Galveston spot for sandwiches and deli fare, with brunch on the menu.
Since 2005
Star Drug Store
American diner-style food in Galveston, open since 2005, with a brunch focus for a late weekend breakfast.
League City
Since 2004
South Shore Grille
Moderately priced brunch and patio dining on the water, open since 2004, with a sit-down setting in League City.
The Toasted Yolk Cafe
Coffee and brunch in League City with an outdoor patio, a relaxed place for a weekend morning and it hosts events too.
Le Petit Paris: Creperie and Beignets
Crepes and beignets in League City, with a brunch focus for a slow weekend morning.
Kemah
Jackie's Bar and Grill
Kemah bar and grill on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip with a waterfront outdoor patio, brunch, and live music.
VooDoo Hut
On the Kemah Boardwalk, VooDoo Hut has a waterfront outdoor patio, brunch, live music, karaoke Tuesdays and Sundays, DJ nights Thursdays, and trivia Mondays.
Since 2005
Sundance Grill II
Kemah grill open since 2005 with an outdoor patio and weekend brunch, serving bar food at moderate prices.
Pearland · 21
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A restaurant on Dixie Farm Rd in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Brunch Junction
Pearland brunch spot, a fit for a late-morning meal with a menu built around breakfast fare.
The Noble Experiment
A pricier Pearland bar that also serves brunch, for a drink or a leisurely midday meal.
The Rooster
Pearland restaurant serving breakfast and brunch, a fitting choice for a late weekend morning meal.
Since 2016
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Another Broken Egg Cafe on Smith Ranch Rd in Pearland: a restaurant.
First Watch
First Watch on Pearland Pkwy in Pearland: a restaurant, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Hash Kitchen
Hash Kitchen in Pearland: a restaurant, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Since 2009
Busy Bee Cafe
A restaurant on Broadway St in Pearland, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Country Place Cafe
Breakfast and brunch spot in Pearland, a natural pick for a slow weekend morning with a plate of eggs and coffee.
El Taquito Rico (Food Truck)
Brunch and live music on an outdoor patio come with El Taquito Rico, a Pearland food truck.
Since 2016
Waffle House
Waffle House on E Broadway St in Pearland: a restaurant, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Since 2013
Waffle House
Waffle House on Broadway St in Pearland: a restaurant, with an A on its latest health inspection.
Galveston · 15
Shark Shack
Moderately priced Galveston restaurant with a bar menu and brunch offerings.
Leeland House Galveston
Galveston bar with a brunch crowd, filed under pubs and bars, a spot for a late-morning drink or a midday catch-up.
Since 1991
Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant on the Galveston Seawall, open since 1991, with an outdoor patio, water views and a brunch menu.
Since 2005
The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
Galveston bakery and cafe open since 2005, with pastries and sweets and a brunch menu at moderate prices.
America's Kitchen
Breakfast and brunch restaurant in Galveston with water views and a weekend brunch crowd.
BLVD Seafood
Seafood and weekend brunch at a moderately priced restaurant in Galveston.
La Nopalera Galveston
Breakfast, brunch, and Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes at a moderately priced Galveston spot.
Monarch Restaurant
Seafood and Cajun-Creole plates on the Galveston Seawall, with a water view and a brunch menu.
The Fancy
Brunch with water views on the Galveston Seawall makes this restaurant a relaxed stop by the Gulf.
Since 2014
Yaga's Cafe
Brunch, live music and an outdoor patio define this Galveston bar, which has been open since 2014.
Since 1996
IHOP
IHOP on Seawall Blvd in Galveston: a restaurant.
Since 2012
Waffle House
Waffle House on 1/2 61st St in Galveston: a restaurant.
League City · 12
La Brisa Mexican Grill
Moderately priced Mexican and Tex-Mex plates in League City, with brunch served here.
Paradise Reef Restaurant
League City diner-style restaurant with moderate prices and a brunch menu for a relaxed morning meal.
Lighthouse Bar and Bistro
Moderately priced wine and cocktail bar with a bistro side in League City that serves brunch.
Baked by Kesh
League City bakery built with a brunch crowd in mind, stocking pastries and sweets.
Since 2014
Waffle House
Waffle House on FM 646 Rd in League City: a restaurant.
Since 2012
Waffle House
Waffle House on W Main St in League City: a restaurant.
Denny's Restaurant
Denny's Restaurant on Gulf Fwy in League City: a restaurant.
First Watch
First Watch on W FM 646 in League City: a restaurant.
Gregory's Gyro & Rotisserie
Gyros and rotisserie plates in League City, with brunch on the menu for a Mediterranean-style morning.
Kemah · 9
Nauti Dawgz Bar & Grill
American diner fare and pub food at the Clear Lake Shores marina strip in Kemah, with water views and brunch.
Tormenta Coffee & Kitchen
Coffee and a kitchen menu in Kemah at a moderate price, with brunch for a lazy weekend start.
Patron Breakfast Diner
Kemah breakfast diner serving American classics and brunch dishes, a stop for a hearty morning meal.
Cadillac Bar
Bar in Kemah on the water with a brunch menu at moderate prices, a relaxed spot for a weekend late breakfast.
Denny's Restaurant
Denny's Restaurant on FM 518 in Kemah: a restaurant.
IHOP
IHOP on FM 2094 in Kemah: a restaurant.
Friendswood · 8
Since 2016
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
Latin American cooking inside Baybrook Mall in Friendswood, open since 2016, with a brunch menu and moderate prices.
Pelican Breakfast and Lunch
Friendswood breakfast and lunch spot with a brunch menu, good for a leisurely weekend morning.
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
Pub fare and sweets at this Friendswood restaurant and bar, with brunch on the menu for a lazy weekend meal.
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
Crêperie and café inside Baybrook Mall in Friendswood, a go-to for brunch with sweet and savory crêpes.
Kona Grill
Sushi and Japanese food in a Friendswood spot inside Baybrook Mall, with brunch and an outdoor patio at moderate prices.
Morning Donuts
Friendswood donut shop with breakfast and brunch options alongside donuts, kolaches and bakery sweets.
Since 2012
Mornings Kolaches
Mornings Kolaches on FM 528 Rd in Friendswood: a kolache shop.
Denny's Restaurant
Denny's Restaurant on Gulf Fwy in Friendswood: a restaurant.
Webster · 7
Water Oak Cafe & Bakery
A moderately priced Webster coffee shop and bakery with a brunch menu, good for a slow weekend morning.
Since 2011
Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse
Open since 2011 in Webster, this place mixes Latin American fare with steakhouse cuts and serves brunch.
First Watch
First Watch on W Bay Area Blvd in Webster: a restaurant.
Hash Kitchen
Hash Kitchen on W Bay Area Blvd in Webster: a restaurant.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery on Bay Area Blvd in Webster: a restaurant.
Since 2012
Waffle House
Waffle House on W NASA Pkwy in Webster: a restaurant.
IHOP
IHOP on E NASA Pkwy in Webster: a restaurant.
Texas City · 5
Blue Lagoon Bar and Grill
Texas City grill and bar, moderately priced, that serves brunch and draws a casual lunch or weekend crowd.
The Garden
A moderately priced Texas City restaurant with a brunch menu for weekend mornings out.
Grazia
Italian food in Texas City that suits a date night or a weekend brunch, though it runs on the pricey side.
Galveston Bay Beer Company
A moderately priced Texas City bar on the water with an outdoor patio, live music, and brunch.
Denny's Restaurant
Denny's Restaurant on Hwy 146 N in Texas City: a restaurant.
Clear Lake · 4
Since 2003
East Star Chinese Buffet
Chinese buffet in Clear Lake, open since 2003 and offering brunch.
Tommy's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Seafood and oysters in Clear Lake, with a pricier menu and brunch served on weekends.
Denny's Restaurant
Denny's Restaurant on Bay Area Blvd in Clear Lake: a restaurant.
Since 1996
Mornings Kolaches
Mornings Kolaches on Bay Area Blvd in Clear Lake: a kolache shop.
Houston · 4
International House of Pancakes
Houston IHOP location serving breakfast and brunch plates, pancakes and sweets for a relaxed morning out.
Peña's TX Cafe
Houston cafe with a brunch menu, a place to sit down for breakfast or a late morning meal.
Since 2003
IHOP
IHOP on Fuqua St in Houston: a restaurant.
Denny's Restaurant
Denny's Restaurant on Gulf Fwy in Houston: a restaurant.
Seabrook · 4
Seabrook Waffle Company
Waffles and brunch in Seabrook, a spot for a leisurely weekend breakfast with a coffee on the side.
Athena's Corner
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, a brunch menu and an outdoor patio mark this Seabrook restaurant.
Villa Capri
Italian food at this pricey Seabrook restaurant, a fit for date night or a weekend brunch out.
Waffle House
Waffle House on Seabrook Cir in Seabrook: a restaurant.
Alvin · 3
The Teaspoon
Tea and boba drinks at this Alvin coffee shop, with brunch on the menu and events held on-site.
Since 2004
Busy Bee Café
American diner fare in Alvin, open since 2004, with a brunch crowd and a menu built around breakfast-style plates.
Waffle House
Waffle House on S Byp 35 in Alvin: a restaurant.
Clear Lake Shores · 2
Since 2016
Opus Ocean Grille
Pricey seafood grille on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, with waterfront views, a brunch menu and an outdoor patio, open since 2016.
Galveston Bay Brewing
A moderately priced brewery on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, with a patio, brunch, live music and water views.
Dickinson · 2
Since 2016
Marais
Dickinson restaurant on the water since 2016, serving Cajun and Creole, seafood and diner classics, with a brunch crowd.
Jaquay's Chicken and Waffles
Chicken and waffles in Dickinson, with Southern and soul food plus a brunch menu for a leisurely late morning.
El Lago · 2
Sammy G’s District 70
On the water in El Lago, with a patio, brunch, and live music on Thursdays plus game-day watch parties.
Since 1997
Boondoggle's
El Lago bar open since 1997 that also serves brunch, a fit for a weekend late morning out with friends.
La Marque · 2
Bacliff · 1
Since 2002
La Brisa Mexican Bar & Grill
Bacliff Mexican bar and grill open since 2002, with brunch service and a moderately priced menu of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.
Bolivar Peninsula · 1
Fins Bar & Grill
Brunch and live music pair with bar and grill fare at this Bolivar Peninsula spot by the water.
Hitchcock · 1
Mary's Sweet Shoppe
Bakery in Hitchcock serving breakfast and brunch, suited to a leisurely weekend morning.
Manvel · 1
Waffle House
Waffle House on County Rd 59 in Manvel: a restaurant.
Nassau Bay · 1
Bon Appetit Cafe
American diner-style cafe in Nassau Bay at moderate prices, with brunch, live music and an outdoor patio.