New Year’s Day falls on a Thursday this year, which means longer celebrations with some restaurants kicking off 2026 with four straight days of weekend brunch. January 1 is also a big day for college bowl games and it’s National Bloody Mary Day, too \u2014 even more reasons to mark the start of the New Year with a celebratory brunch.<\/p>\n
For our list of best places to dine out on New Year’s Eve, click here<\/a>. If you’re seeking a place for a champagne toast, we have a list<\/a> of best bars for a glass of bubbly.<\/p>\n These restaurants in Fort Worth are hosting New Year’s Day brunch:<\/p>\n Blue Mesa Grill<\/strong><\/a> Chicken N Pickle<\/strong><\/a> Cru Wine Bar & Bistro<\/strong><\/a> Emilia\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> Jellico’s<\/strong><\/a> Malai Kitchen<\/strong><\/a> Rex\u2019s Bar & Grill<\/a><\/strong>
Southwestern grill will host its annual New Year\u2019s Day brunch buffet featuring signature dishes and special holiday additions. Enjoy beef tenderloin chimichurri, ginger chipotle glazed ham, smoked brisket, red chile salmon, shrimp & grits, black-eyed peas, greens, and Blue Mesa\u2019s signature Adobe Pie (an original version of tamales), offered in both chicken and black bean varieties. Traditional brunch dishes include made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, a taco bar, desserts, and more. $45 price includes peach bellinis and mimosas; $15 for 11 and under. Hours: 9 am\u20134 pm.<\/p>\n
Recuperate from New Year\u2019s Eve revelry at the Grapevine outlet of Chicken N Pickle during their Hangover Open pickleball tournament. The $60 price includes team registration, open play before the competition, and a mimosa, bloody mary, or mocktail for each player. The tournament will run from 10 am\u20131 pm. Stay fueled with brunch items like breakfast burritos, chicken and waffles, chicken biscuits, French toast, and more.<\/p>\n
Upscale wine bar chain will serve a bountiful brunch with crab cake benedict, steak & eggs, goat cheese beignets, avocado toast, pear & gorgonzola pizza, Napa burger, Cobb salad, grilled cheese sandwich with tomato basil soup, chocolate fondue for the table, plus cocktails including their signature peach bellini, bellini cipriano, and orange mimosa. Prices a la carte. 11:30 am-3 pm. Plano 972-473-7445, Fort Worth 817-737-9463.<\/p>\n
Crescent Hotel restaurant will serve brunch<\/a> featuring its signature mimosa trolley and a build-your-own bloody mary bar. Menu items include Mediterranean-inspired shareable dishes like meatballs, arancini, and oysters along with bagels, croissants, French toast, eggs Benedict, steak & eggs, and the Canyon Ranch acai bowl named for the hotel\u2019s onsite wellness destination. They’ll serve the brunch January 1\u20134 from 7 am-2 pm. 817-661-1855.<\/p>\n
Restaurant at the Westin Dallas Southlake hotel gets an early start on New Year’s Day with a brunch featuring festive delights, from custom omelets to an herb-roasted beef tenderloin carving station, all in an elegant holiday atmosphere. It runs from 8 am-12 pm, for $58, or $30 for 12 and under. 817-873-1900.<\/p>\n
Normal brunch menu including banh mi French toast, Thai chicken & waffles, congee with chicken & egg, and ham & egg banh mi. 11 am-3 pm. Southlake 817-251-9141.<\/p>\n
Sports bar will serve its recently launched brunch menu including steak & eggs, chilaquiles, breakfast tacos, sausage & egg breakfast pizza, or brunch bowl with choice of chorizo, bacon, sausage, grilled chicken, brisket, or chicken sausage. Brunch cocktails range from Cinnamon Toast martinis to Cowboy Cool-Aid made with Crown Royal and Coors Banquet. Hours: 9:30 am-3 pm.<\/p>\n