A jolly good time awaits Houston families this holiday season, as local restaurants invite Old St. Nick to make a special appearance at breakfast and brunch. Whether you’re snapping a photo, sharing your wish list, or soaking in the holiday spirit while your pancakes soak up the syrup, here’s where to make your season brighter at a festive Brunch with Santa in Houston this year.
The Annie Café & Bar, 1800 Post Oak
The Annie invites families to celebrate the holiday season at its annual Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 8, with seatings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy festive activities and a tasty buffet, photos with Old Saint Nick, specialty cocktails, kids’ crafts and more. Cost is $55 for children and $85 for adults tax and gratuity, which includes the breakfast buffet, a printed and digital photo, and complimentary mimosa or bellini for adults.
Aquarium Restaurants, 410 Bagby, 215 Kipp Ave
Enjoy a bountiful brunch buffet and a visit from Santa and his elves, who will be in scuba gear inside the giant fish tank. The Downtown location will host the Santa Experience on December 14–15 ($27.13 per adult and $20.05 for kids age 3–10).; and the Kemah location on December 7, 8 and 14 ($24.76 per adult and $17.68 for kids age 3–10).
Bloom & Bee, 1600 West Loop South
On Saturday, December 21, Sunday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 24, folks can enjoy a captivating brunch with Santa and his elf, live holiday entertainment, and a three-course meal with a decadent dessert buffet at Bloom & Bee. Seatings from from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost is $85 for adults and $45 for children.
Dish Society Memorial Green, 12525 Memorial
On Saturday, December 7, folks can visit Santa at Memorial Green for free photos with the jolly guy, then swing by Dish Society for complimentary hot cocoa and toppings. A professional photographer will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and cell phone photos are encouraged.
Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann
Enjoy a Holly Jolly Breakfast with fluffy waffles, delicious hot cocoa, and Santa at HMNS on Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. Cost is $55 per person ($45 members).
Juliet, 5857 Westheimer
The upscale dining destination is hosting Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $49.95 per adult, $29.95 for kids under 12 and free for children 5 and under. The deluxe buffet features a Build Your Own Omelet Station, French Toast and Waffles, Potato Hash, Chicken Sausage and Bacon, Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Caesar Salad, Fruit and Pastries, Carving Stations and more.
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 2019 Post Oak
Santa Claus is coming to Maggiano’s for tasty meal and gingerbread decorating experience on Sundays, December 8 and 15.
Margaritaville, 600 Margaritaville
Enjoy a magical holiday breakfast with Jolly Old St. Nick on Saturday, December 7 and December 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $39.95++ for adults and $24.95++ for Children (6-12, free for 5 and under).
The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South
On Sunday, December 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., folks can jingle all the way to Santa’s Workshop to decorate gingerbread houses, listen to live holiday music, enjoy story time with Santa, and indulge in a lavish holiday spread. Adult tickets are $90 and tickets for children are $70. Folks can also check out Holiday Afternoon Teas (December 7-8).
San Luis Resort, 5222 Seawall
Every Saturday in December from 9 a.m. to non, Santa is coming to The San Luis Resort alongside a lavish holiday breakfast buffet with Santa at Blake’s Bistro. Call 409-744-1500 to make reservations. Walk-ins welcomed.
Tavola, 1800 Post Oak
On Saturdays, December 14 and 21, Tavola will host a special brunch with Santa Brunch, featuring its full brunch menu and a kids menu alongside exciting activities for the kiddos, including $38 gingerbread house kits, a Santa meet-and-greet photo opportunity, and Santa reading classic Italian holiday stories, including La Befana, the tale of Italy’s Christmas witch. Reservations are available via OpenTable or by phone with a $55 per child deposit.
The Union Kitchen, 9920 Gaston, 23918 US-59 North Kingwood, TX 77339
The Union Kitchen invites guests to its Pancakes with Santa Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21 at the Kingwood and Katy location. The festive menu features Grinch Cakes with white chocolate peppermint pancakes, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese puff pastry, and Gingerbread Pancakes topped with powdered sugar and a gingerbread cookie.
URBE, 1101 Uptown Park
Decked out for the holidays, URBE will host Santa and families for a holiday brunch buffet on Sunday, December 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $39 per adult and $15 per child.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024.
