BLAC — Black Life, Arts & Culture

The Savoy Ups the Brunch Game in Houston’s Third Ward

Food + DrinkMay 19, 2023 · Updated August 12, 2026By BLAC Staff

?? Get ready for the ultimate weekend brunch experience at The Savoy in Houston’s Third Ward! Delicious new menu items, cocktails, and live DJs await! #TheSavoyBrunch

The Savoy’s Red Velvet Chicken & Waffles
BLAC Staff

May 19, 2023 · Updated August 12, 2026

The Savoy, a legendary neighborhood bar and restaurant in the heart of Houston’s Historic Third Ward, is kicking off patio season with an expanded menu of brunch dishes and plenty of weekend attitude! Brunch at The Savoy runs from 12pm-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, featuring specialty Mimosas, hand-crafted cocktails, live DJs, and something for every palate and appetite.

Mouthwatering Menu Selections

The expanded menu showcases delicious, scratch-made signature offerings including Chicken & Waffles, Red Velvet or regular Chicken & Pancakes, Shrimp, Lobster or Catfish and Grits, Lamb Chops and Eggs, Wild Caught Caribbean Spiny Lobster Tail, Crawfish, Fresh Salads and their Legendary Single Savoy Burger made from Texas Wagyu beef. And, don’t forget the Vegan Waffles and Shrimp Rolls.

Sip and Savor on the Patio

One of the best things about brunching at The Savoy is enjoying their massive patio. With seating for up to 250 guests, the well-appointed patio boasts potted palms and ferns, patio heaters, big screen TVs, live DJs, and plenty of room to dine, drink, dance, and mingle. Inside, the popular bar and restaurant has a great old-meets-new ambiance with vintage motorcycle furniture décor, street-art walls, and seating for up to 96.

A Rich History and Evolving Legacy

Built as a neighborhood bar in 1940, The Savoy became a popular gathering spot for the Black community. Since 1940, it has only had three owners, the third being Black and Long Enterprises, who purchased the historic building in 2019, did a full-scale renovation, and relaunched in the fall of 2021. Over the last two years, The Savoy has evolved from a trendy neighborhood bar with a food truck to one of the best gathering spots in the Third Ward for hand-crafted signature cocktails, frozen specialties, Mega Drink Towers, and an amazing menu of elevated scratch-made dishes.

More Than Just Brunch

In addition to weekend brunch, The Savoy offers daily Happy Hours, live entertainment, catering, and a VIP Room for birthdays, parties, showers, corporate gatherings, and private events. The Savoy, located at 4402 Emancipation Ave., is open from 4pm-12am Monday-Wednesday, 4pm-2am Thursday and Friday, and 11am-2am Saturday and Sunday.

Filed under

Houston

Help Us Get It Right

This coverage is a community project.

Spot something outdated? Know a person, business, or organization this story should connect to? A story we should tell next? It goes straight to our editors — privately.

Submissions go privately to the BLAC team. Nothing is published automatically.