Dining at the MFAH
MFA Café
Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair; a European-style coffee bar; a kids menu; and much more at the MFA Café.
► Menu: Daily
► Menu: Catering
• On the weekend, stop by for brunch before or after you stroll the galleries! Brunch is served until 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Location
Audrey Jones Beck Building, Lower Level
5601 Main Street
Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed Monday; open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. most Monday holidays
Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day
Contact
713.521.4469 | info@mfacafe.com
MFAH Films Discount
Make it a meal and a movie! Simply show your same-day MFAH Films ticket at the MFA Café for a 10% discount on your meal.
See the film schedule
Order Online
Place your order in advance and pick it up at the café!
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Afternoon Tea at MFA Café
Afternoon Tea
Available Tuesday–Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop by MFA Café for a spot of tea! Relax with Afternoon Tea on weekdays: Get a pot of hot tea along with sweets, a meat pie, a tea sandwich, and a scone for $11.
Easter Brunch Buffet at the MFA Café
Sunday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Stop in on Easter Sunday for a special buffet brunch before or during your MFAH visit! Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the Museum opens at 12:15 p.m.
Price
$28 for adults
$12.50 for ages 12 & younger.
Adult price includes drip coffee and one complimentary beverage from this list: Bellini, Bloody Mary, mimosa, prosecco, orange juice.
► Make a reservation: Email info@mfacafe.com
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at the MFA Café
Sunday, May 12, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Treat Mom to brunch before or during your Museum visit! Stop in on Mother’s Day for a special buffet brunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Museum opens at 12:15 p.m.
Price
$28 for adults
$12.50 for ages 12 & younger
Adult price includes drip coffee and access to the mimosa bar—visits are limited!
► Make a reservation: Email info@mfacafe.com
Glassell Coffee Bar
Located inside the Glassell School of Art, the Glassell Coffee Bar features the same tasty drip coffee, espresso, teas, and smoothies as the MFA Café! Grab-and-go items include sandwiches, salads, pastries, and artisan popsicles by local vendor Popston. Enjoy your selections at the nearby tables indoors, or head outside to The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza and take a break alfresco.
Location
Glassell School of Art, ground level
5101 Montrose Boulevard
Hours
Monday–Friday | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fine Art + Food Trucks
Stop by for gourmet food on the go! Visit a curated selection of Houston’s finest food trucks, parked in the covered porch at the Beck Building, located at 5601 Main Street.
Lunch + Look
Make the Museum your lunchtime retreat! Between the varied cuisine offered by daily food trucks and the delicious bites at the on-site café, the MFAH is the perfect lunch destination.
On weekdays, bring your lunch receipt from the food truck or the café to any admissions desk between noon and 2 p.m. and you'll receive free same-day general admission.* Enter the Museum during those hours, and stay as long as you wish, until closing time. *Free admission does not apply to ticketed events or special exhibitions.