It’s Mother’s Day this weekend! While we maintain that it’s necessary to make our moms feel loved year round, the special holiday gives us reason to go above and beyond for Mom. From brunches to rooftop cinema, puppy lounges, and more: here are 10 incredible things to do for Mother’s Day in Houston.
Brunch and Puppy Lounge at Hotel Daphne
This weekend, Hotel Daphne in The Heights is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special Puppy Lounge. Hosted in partnership with SPCA, the hotel will host a bundle of cuddly puppies on its event lawn for a wonderfully wholesome experience.
Hotel Daphne will also feature a special prix-fixe brunch at Hypsi. Featured eats at the brunch include Beef Short Rib Hash, Sourdough Panettone Waffle, as well as Frozen Cannolis, Pistachio Pie, and more.
Earlier this week, Hotel Daphne debuted the new Daphne Bar. So be sure to treat Mom to a cocktail or two afterwards!
Mother’s Day at Rooftop Cinema Club
Celebrate Mother’s Day with cinema this weekend at Houston’s premier rooftop theater. This Sunday, Rooftop Cinema Club will host a special screening of the sensational sing-a-long Mamma Mia! On May 12, the theater will follow-up with a special Gilmore Girls marathon.
Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila
Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila is serving a special chef-driven brunch menu centered on scratch-made Mexican classics this Mother’s Day. The kitchen highlights include birria hash and traditional chilaquiles, in a sophisticated Tex-Mex experience.
Additionally, the celebration will feature an exclusive Mamacita Margarita, crafted specifically for the holiday, alongside a full suite of brunch cocktails. Plus, every mother in attendance receives a complimentary rose.
Hidden Omakase: Bloom & Bite
Hidden Omakase is set to host “Bloom & Bite,” a multi-sensory Mother’s Day event that merges Japanese floral design with high-end gastronomy. The celebratory event will open with a guided Ikebana workshop at each table, where guests can assemble a custom seasonal bouquet before the meal begins.
Following, the Michelin-Recommended kitchen will serve an 8-course omakase menu. This progression focuses on rare, globally sourced ingredients and seasonal catches from Japan.
The Union Kitchen Mother’s Day Brunch
The Union Kitchen will host a specialized brunch service focused on coastal flavors and elevated comfort food. The menu spans the likes of hot honey crab deviled eggs and stuffed mushrooms to mains like snapper Tampico and a creamy peppercorn filet.
Signature sweets like blueberry lemon croissant French toast and mango coconut shortbread cake will feature. The Union Kitchen will also serve a curated selection of floral and fruit-forward cocktails, including a hibiscus paloma and passion fruit spritz.
Japanese Brunch at Azumi
This River Oaks District restaurant is hosting a special Mother’s Day Brunch this weekend. Here, families can enjoy a “Brunch Bento Box” featuring buri no teriyaki alongside innovative takes on classics, such as truffle avocado toast finished with yuzu marmalade and shimeji mushrooms.
Drink-wise, the restaurant specializes in Japanese spirits, offering a Suntory Mini Highball Flight with Roku gin and Haku yuzu. For those seeking a celebratory atmosphere, the restaurant offers “Azumimosas” in lychee and kiwi flavors, as well as a dedicated bubble bottle service to pair with the seafood-heavy menu.
ARTECHOUSE
Do something a little different this Mother’s Day at ARTECHOUSE’s “Blooming Wonders,” an immersive Mother’s Day event that replaces traditional dining with a high-tech exploration of nature. The installation utilizes large-scale digital projections of flora and fauna to create a climate-controlled, multi-sensory landscape.
The Mother’s Day event includes hands-on creative stations where guests can build custom mini bouquets. Admission covers these seasonal activations alongside a complimentary mimosa or mocktail.
Candente Mother’s Day Brunch
Candente’s recently opened Bellaire location is set to host a family-focused brunch service for the holiday. The kitchen centers the menu around its signature smoke-kissed Tex-Mex fare.
Mother’s can enjoy a complimentary rose and glass of Prosecco. Plus, kids under 12 can dine for free.
Turner’s Cut Brunch
Turner’s Cut is set to serve a three-course brunch service this holiday. The elevated, seasonal menu opens with complex appetizers, including Kanpachi Crudo dressed in passion fruit-orange ginger and spinach ravioli stuffed with smoked goat and honey ricotta.
For the main course, diners can select from technical plates like butter-poached lobster eggs benedict finished with trout roe, or Colorado lamb chops paired with a black garlic purée. The dining experience is rounded out with classic, elegant desserts such as a chocolate soufflé tart and citrus meringue.
Hugo’s Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner
Hugo’s is rolling out a dedicated three-course dinner menu alongside its standard offerings this Mother’s Day weekend. The culinary team pairs regional Mexican specialties with an optional curated beverage flight, giving guests full access to the venue’s award-winning wine list and signature tableside-shaken margaritas.
Expanding its beloved Sunday buffet with Mother’s Day specials, diners can navigate a massive spread of traditional plates while local band Viento provides live entertainment to elevate the dining room energy.
