Wondering where to take Mom this Mother’s Day? Here are 10 great brunch options around the greater Bay Area.
FAIRMONT, SAN JOSE
The Fairmont is hosting two lavish brunches on Mother’s Day at the Fountain Restaurant from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the grand Imperial Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will include everything from French toast and eggs Benedict to seared halibut and housemade gnocchi, a fresh seafood bar, carving stations and a dessert assortment. Prices range from $42 to $135. The hotel will also be hosting a special Mimosas & Manicures Party from noon to 3 p.m. in the lobby lounge. Manicures are complimentary, mimosas are $10 and donations to the YWCA are encouraged. www.fairmont.com/san-jose/
FIVE, BERKELEY
Mimosas or a bloody mary from the Bloody Mary Bar are a great way to toast mom at Five’s luxurious brunch buffet. Fill up your plate with sweet and savory dishes like salmon lox and mini bagels, fried chicken Benedict, shrimp and grits, and items from the carving station, omelet station and chocolate fountain. Check out the full menu here. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $80 for adults, $25 for kids ages 7 to 12, and free for kids six and under. www.five-berkeley.com
GARRE VINEYARD & WINERY, LIVERMORE
A delectable brunch to honor mom will be served from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the beautiful vineyards of Livermore. Let Garre spoil mom with brunch for the whole family. $48. https://bit.ly/2Jm2Iej
SCROLL BAR WATERSIDE KITCHEN, REDWOOD CITY
Located inside the Pullman San Francisco Bay Hotel, Scroll Bar Waterside Kitchen will be offering an extravagant Mother’s Day Moet Rose Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among the offerings: a raw bar with ahi poke and oysters on the half shell, made-to-order crepe station and entrees like eggs Benedict and roast leg of lamb. The event also includes a fashion show, live jazz band and arts and crafts for kids. The price is $75 for adults and $35 for children ages 5-12, children 4 and younger eat free. scrollbarkitchen.com
HORNBLOWER, SAN FRANCISCO
Treat your mom to a two-and-a-half hour yacht cruise from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Board the yacht at the Embarcadero, then enjoy a delicious brunch buffet, a hosted bar including free-flowing Champagne, live jazz and more. Prices range from $78 to $129 per person. https://bit.ly/2HYDAuJ
MOUNTAIN WINERY, SARATOGA
Spoil your mom at the Mountain Winery with views of vineyards and Silicon Valley, and an abundant brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are four seating locations to choose from. Prices range from $55 to $125. Click here to view the menu. Reservations are required. https://bit.ly/2HoHlwl
HILTON, CONCORD
The Golden Gate Ballroom, located in the Hilton Concord, will be serving a lavish all-you-can eat brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. priced at $25-$55. Check out the cold buffet, as well as the seafood station, carving station, dessert station and more. This is a very popular event so book early, seating is limited. https://bit.ly/2Jk1WhK
NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN, NAPA
A day on board the Napa Valley Wine Train is sure to make any mom feel special. Feast on a multiple course gourmet meal while you taste private label wines. The adventure begins at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Prices start at $166 per person. Book your reservations soon. https://bit.ly/2vH3Ffk
SCOTT’S, WALNUT CREEK
Scott’s is celebrating Mother’s Day with a traditional Seafood Jazz Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mom’s a la carte choices include steak and eggs, Very Berry French Toast, seafood omelets, eggs Benedict and crab cakes Benedict. Add a bottle of Scott’s Brut with a carafe of orange juice for just $20. Make reservations early. www.scottswc.com/reservations/
ESTEBAN RESTAURANT, MONTEREY
Estéban, in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel, will be serving chef Tom Snyder’s Mother’s Day brunch menu from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bacon-almond French toast, chicken hash and more. A la carte brunch menu ranges from $6 to $25. Bottomless mimosas are $13. Reservations are encouraged. 831-324-6773.
