A Guide to Austin’s Indulgent Brunch Buffets

Brunch extravagance to the extreme.

by Nadia Chaudhury Nov 25, 2015, 11:30am CST

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by Nadia Chaudhury Nov 25, 2015, 11:30am CST

Brunch is already sacred, but what if the meal became endless and you could order as much as you wanted? This is where brunch buffets come in, and Eater is here to guide you to the best options in Austin. Pick from barbecue at Lambert’s or opt for Mexican with Fonda San Miguel. Favorite brunch buffet missing below? Let us know on the tipline or in the comments below.

Lambert's Downtown BBQ

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The brunch buffet at Lambert’s includes the butcher block (yes, there’s brisket), extravagant sides (deviled eggs with caviar), along with made-to-order dishes like omelettes and breakfast frito pie
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays
Price: $40 adults, $20 children

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 494-1500

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Fonda San Miguel

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The longtime interior Mexican restaurant’s take on brunch is more high end, with cochinita pibil, ceviche, and mole. Save room so you can go all out on the dessert buffet, too.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays
Price: $38.95, excluding drinks

2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

(512) 459-4121

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Jack Allen's Kitchen

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Jack Gilmore understands brunch by offering true Texan comfort food dishes at all three of his locations. Look out for layered enchilada casserole, chicken fried chicken and pork tenderloin, migas, made-to-order silver dollar pancakes and much more.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays
Price: $16.99 adults, $5.99 children 12 years old and younger, excluding drinks

7720 W Highway 71, Austin, TX 78735

(512) 852-8558

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Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

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The popular brunch spot features a plethora of filling brunch dishes, like green chile cheese grits and fried chicken, with drink specials.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays
Price: $17.95, excluding drinks

303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 236-9599

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Stubb's Bar-B-Q

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Stubb’s brings together music and barbecue brunch buffet for the restaurant’s weekly gospel brunch. The array spans from brisket, sausages, fried catfish, garlic cheese grits, nopalitos, and pies. Plus, there is the DIY Bloody Mary bar.
Hours:10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings, Sundays
Price: $20.95, $24.95 with band view, $8.95 children 10 years old and younger