Where to Brunch in the River Oaks District

A hand dipping a birria taco in a red tortilla into a sauce bowl
Wrap up brunch with birria tacos and more at Ojo de Agua in River Oaks District | Courtesy of Ojo de Agua

In our Where to Brunch series, we search Greater Houston’s vast array of neighborhoods and communities for the very best brunch offerings. 

The River Oaks District is a mixed-use development that spans 650,000 square feet complete with tree-lined streets and walkways, boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and more.

The upscale district has become one of Houston’s most beloved destinations, offering luxury shopping, entertainment, and dining (including brunch) all in one.

Where to Brunch in the River Oaks District

A well-lit dining room interior with plush chairs and tables, plus a bar
The luxe dining room at Bisou makes a chic spot for brunch | Courtesy of Bisou

Bisou

Ultra-chic dining destination Bisou is the place to see and be seen, offering a weekend brunch that brings the party.

Nosh on lump crab beignets, spinach eggs benny, ribeye steak & eggs, and creme brulee french toast—and pair it all with fizzy a.m. cocktails.

Those that like to pump up the volume should experience the high-energy Sunday Funday brunch party, which runs from noon to 4pm.

Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

A bar interior with plush purple seating and white tile decor
Loch Bar pairs oysters and whiskey for brunch delights in River Oaks | Courtesy of Loch Bar

Loch Bar

Rocking one of the area’s largest raw bars and a wide selection of craft beer, cocktails, and whiskey, Loch Bar serves an excellent selection in a classy, tavern-style atmosphere.

Brunch brings eats from chicken-fried lobster and waffles to shrimp and Maryland crab omelette.

Of course, you can also dig into impressive seafood towers featuring a chef’s selection of East Coast oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp cocktail, Alaskan king crab, Maine lobster, tuna poke, and crudo.

Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.

Interior of a red and gold-lit restaurant with people sitting at tables
MAD offers a Spanish-infused brunch in River Oaks District | Courtesy of MAD

MAD Houston

With one of the coolest dining spaces in the city, MAD Houston is a sexy, Madrid-inspired tapas bar and restaurant that brings the wow factor.

Even at brunch—when the sangria and gin & tonics flow, and the crowd is vibing and noshing on tortilla Española, huevos con gambas (shrimp), and the most perfect pan con tomate and razor thin jamon Iberico.

Don’t forget the bathroom selfie.

Friday to Sunday from 11am to 2pm.

A dining room interior with leafy plants and a colorful abstract mural on the wall
Sip juices and enjoy fresh Mexican fare at Ojo de Agua | Courtesy of Ojo de Agua

Ojo de Agua

With 40 locations across Mexico, buzzy all-day Ojo de Agua offers nourishing juices alongside its tropical signature highlights.

Dig into acai bowls loaded with fresh fruit, organic honey, and shredded coconut; go for chilaquiles verdes and cochinita; or hit the sweet spot with vanilla syrup–soaked cinnamon roll french toast with cinnamon and maple honey.

Open Monday to Thursday at 9:30am; Friday to Sunday at 8:30am.

Exterior of Toulouse with outdoor seating and light-wrapped trees
Toulouse brings French classics and cocktails to a sprawling patio | Courtesy of Toulouse Café & Bar

Toulouse Cafe & Bar

People watch and get a Parisian-inspired brunch at cozy French restaurant and patio, Toulouse Cafe and Bar.

Start with les fruits de mer or petite gougeres drizzled with truffle oil, nosh on moules marinière or NY strip with pommes frites, get brunch with plates like smoked salmon benedict and duck confit hash, and save room for beignets with cappuccino sauce.

Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3:30pm.

More Great Brunch Options in River Oaks District

Wake up to the Breakfast Burger at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, a bodacious burger made with a sausage, ham, & beef grind patty, egg patty, smoked bacon, American cheese, potato hash and herb mayo, or add a fried egg to any burger on the menu; treat yourself to a Vietnamese feast at Le Colonial; or dig into brioche-crusted crab cakes, buttermilk fried chicken with spicy bacon maple syrup, and mac and cheese “fries” at The Tuck Room inside iPic Houston.


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Brooke Viggiano
Brooke Viggiano is a food and lifestyle writer residing in Houston. When she's not contributing to publications like 365 Things to Do in Houston, Thrillist Houston and the Houston Press, she's on the hunt for the coolest happenings in the city. You can follow her musings on Twitter @BrookeViggiano .