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Mother's Day Brunch or Dinner - 2013

Celebrate Mom at Scottsdale and Phoenix Mother's Day Brunches

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Mother's Day Dining - Page Eight

In 2013 Mother's Day is May 12. You should make a reservation for any restaurant on Mother's Day. Some may require prepayment and may have a cancellation fee for no-shows. Unless otherwise stated, tax and gratuity are not included in the mentioned prices.

Most of these brunches, but not all, are buffets. Some offer à la carte or a prix-fixe brunch. Resort casual attire will be appropriate at most of these restaurants. Prices quoted may or may not include beverages.

Are most of these too pricey for your budget? Check this shorter list of Mother's Day special meals around town that won't break the bank, or the list of golf course restaurants offering special Mother's Day menus.

Keep checking back -- I update this list often until a few days before Mother's Day. Mother's Day activities, events and concerts are listed here.

All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice. All floral images © Judy Hedding. Flowers are not intended to be associated with the mentioned restaurants in any way.

SanTan Elegante Ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert

Mother's Day Brunch in Gilbert Arizona
Spoil mom at the Champagne Brunch! Breakfast items to include an Omelet & Waffle Station with all your favorite accompaniments, apple wood smoked bacon and breakfast sausage patties, four cheese blintzes with berry sauce, eggs benedict, o’brian breakfast potatoes and baskets of breakfast breads, muffins, danish, and croissants. Help yourself to the cold fare display of sliced fresh fruit & cheese, salad bar with all the fixings, display of iced peel and eat shrimp, snow crab claws, seafood salad and norwegian smoked salmon. Dinner entrées include roasted chicken with rosemary au jus, roasted pork loin with apricot chipotle demi, portobello mushroom ravioli with brandy demi cream, herb and garlic roasted yukon gold potatoes, steamed seasonal vegetables. The Carvery features prime rib with merlot au jus. The Kid’s Corner has chicken strips, mac & cheese, french fries, and green beans. Finish everything at the Sweet Endings Buffet with assorted fresh baked cakes & pies, cookies, fruit tarts, and confections. Complimentary Champagne, Mimosa, and Sparkling Apple Cider.
Gilbert
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$37.95 per person; children (4-12yrs) $16.95; children 3 and under are free. Tax and 20% gratuity will be added.

Scottsdale Plaza Resort Grande Ballroom

Mother's Day Brunch in Scottsdale Arizona
The buffet-style brunch will include a carving station serving roasted New York sirloin and roasted Turkey with orange glaze. For egg lovers, prepared to order omelets will be offered with a medley of fresh vegetables, meats, and cheeses to complete the masterpiece. Entrees and accompaniments, assortment of baked goods, a cold buffet and a salad bar. Traditional eggs Benedict, peppercorn crusted pork loin and pesto tilapia, among others. The Brunch will also include crisp hickory smoked bacon, country sage sausage links, dauphanaise potatoes and a vegetable assortment. A Chef’s selection of tortes, cakes, and tarts will be offered for desert. Coffee, tea, sparkling cider, and champagne for the adults are included in the buffet price. Every Mom gets a rose.
Scottsdale
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
$49 per person; $22 for children ages 13 to 18; $16 for children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and under.

Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center

Mother's Day Brunch in Scottsdale Arizona
Champagne and a buffet of fresh fruits, salads, international cheeses, muffins, bagels, breads, a crepes station, an omelet station and a variety of breakfast entrees; a carving station with prime rib au just, sugar baked ham and roast turkey; entree selection of Maine lobster/crab cake with dill beurre blanc, baked salmon and shrimp scampi, and grilled Tequila cilantro-lime chicken breast; assortment of pies, cakes, tortes, fruit tarts, truffles and pastries.
Scottsdale
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
$62 per person, $31 for children 8 - 12, children 7 and under are free

Shula's Steak House at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

Mother's Day Brunch in Chandler Arizona
The Mother's Day special menu at Shula's is a choice of tomato mozzarella or house salad, 8oz. “Shula cut” filet with jumbo shrimp scampi and strawberry shortcake.
Chandler
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$45.95 per person

SOL Mexican Cocina

Take mom on a little trip to Baja without leaving the Valley. SOL’s brunch menu features the new Chorizo and Potato Scramble with diced red potatoes, onions, garlic chorizo, fresh spinach, tomatoes, and eggs scrambled, topped with queso fresco and smoky crema ($13.50). For something sweet, order the Souffle Carlotta, SOL’s version of French toast, a rich and creamy bread pudding spiked with Patron Citronage and lemon zest is butter-sauteed and drizzled with organic agave syrup, then topped with mango, berries, vanilla whipped cream, almonds and powdered sugar ($11.75, with meat $13.25). Crab & Shrimp Cakes ‘Benedicto’, two crisp-fried crab and shrimp cakes are topped with poached eggs and chipotle-orange hollandaise sauce, then served with double-smoked bacon, avocado and refried black beans ($17.50). Brunch beverage: Mango Mimosa with sparkling wine and sweet mango ($10), Fresco Greyhound with fresh-squeezed grapefruit and Ketel One Vodka ($8), or a Mimosa SOL ($3). Live acoustic music by Javier Garcia from noon to 3 p.m.
Scottsdale Quarter
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
pricing a la carte

SWB at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa

The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet features Omelets made-to-order, Buttermilk Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, Cheese Blintzes and traditional breakfast favorites; from the Carving Station, Prime Rib of Beef, Maple-Cured Ham, and Chicken and Fish Tacos made-to-order; Alaskan Crab Legs, Green Lip Mussels and Jumbo Shrimp; Roast Pork Loin; Seared Chicken Breasts; Antipasto; a wide variety of Salads; Sushi; Paella; and Quesadilla and Pasta Stations. Special Children’s Buffet. An elaborate assortment of Pies, Cakes, Tortes, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, Pastries and Bananas Foster, made-to-order will be offered.
Scottsdale
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$72.00 per person, $36 for children ages 6 - 12, complimentary for children five and under

T. Cook's at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Mother's Day Brunch in Phoenix Arizona
Mother's Day Brunch begins with a starter buffet including fresh fruit, assorted salad, pickled vegetables, seafood bar, meats and cheeses and more. Next comes a wide selection of entrees such as the Mediterranean Benedict with shallot-thyme fingerling potatoes, tuscan olive and roasted tomato relish; Marscapone Stuffed French Toast with vanilla butter, maple syrup and a classic powdered sugar dusting; and Butter Roasted Sea Scallops with celeriac and parsnip puree, braised baby leeks and lemon foam. Brunch concludes with a dessert buffet ranging from chocolate layer cake, to lavender and vanilla panna cotta, to caramel and tiramisu martinis.
Phoenix
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$75 per person

Taggia at Kimpton’s FireSky Resort & Spa

Mother's Day Brunch in Scottsdale Arizona
A special three-course, prix fixe menu for Mother's Day. Choose one appetizer: Minestrone or Caprese Salad. Choose one entree: Spaghetti with polpetinne, mini meatballs, tomato, parmigiano; or Soglia with filet of sole, roasted potatoes, carrots, lemon caper sauce; or Lasagna with green peas, carrots, mushrooms, bechiamella. For dessert, Pesche "peaches” vanilla cream, espresso.
Central Scottsdale
Sunday, May 12, 2013 from noon to close
$53 per person

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