Where To Dine on Mother's Day

The best Dallas restaurants for Mother's Day brunch 2016

Make your reservations for Mother's Day 2016.

Photo by Ed Earles

In the annals of brunch, few Sundays reign more supreme than Mother's Day. It's one of the most brunch-arrific days of the year.

You know what that means: Better get your reservation in soon. Scan our list, study the options, and make the call.

Alexander Mansion
Special three-course Saturday tea menu created by Sharon and Mack Yarbrough, formerly of Maudee’s, with tours of the Alexander Mansion given by “Miss Birdie Alexander” at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Tea is May 7 at noon. $45. 214-823-4533.

Americano
Special dishes include heirloom tomato caprese salad, sea bass with spring pea pesto, crab and asparagus frittata with morel mushrooms and fontina, and lemon ricotta torta with raspberry and almond crumble. 214-261-4600.

Asador
Brunch with omelets, prime rib, raw bar, salads, pastries, dulce de leche crepes, smoked salmon benedict, fried chicken, snapper, waffle bar, cookies, cheesecake, and more. 11 am-4 pm. $55, or $20 for 12 and under.

Bird Cafe
Special dishes include crab and basil cake with pickled sweet chiles, Arctic char with spring bean and tomato salad and celery root puree, heirloom tomato salad with burrata, passion fruit pavlova, and strawberry rhubarb pie with Mexican vanilla ice cream. 10 am-10 pm. 817-332-2473.

Bistro 31
Special dishes include halibut with asparagus, morels, and pomme puree; risotto with peas, pancetta, egg yolk, and scallops;and ribeye with vadouvan curry, spiced carrot puree, artichokes, and olives.

Blue Mesa Grill
Trademark brunch with fried chicken and waffles, glazed ham, roast brisket, omelet bar, migas, huevos rancheros, eggs benedict, street taco station, adobe pies in both chicken and black bean, fruit cobbler, flan, goat cheesecake, churros, raspberry-cajeta pudding, mimosas, and more. 8 am-8 pm. $22, or $7 for 11 and under.

Canary By Gorji
Three-course dinner with Caesar or arugula salad; pork chop, Arctic char and shrimp, lamb and quail, or beef tenderloin; and flourless chocolate cake or berry sorbet. 5-9 pm. $45. 972-503-7080.

Capitol Pub
Specials include Mom's Benedict, a potato pancake with asparagus, grilled salmon, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce ($12) and lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry syrup ($8). 11-2 am. 214-887-9330.

Cast Iron
Brunch includes kids buffet, breakfast items, seafood display, charcuterie, chef carvings, market vegetable platters, roasted chicken forestier, wild salmon “en papillote,” Nutella triple chocolate bread pudding, lemon raspberry cupcakes, and more. 11 am-2:30 pm. $60, or $28 for 12 and under. 817-350-4106.

CBD Provisions
Special dishes include roasted chicken with raclette potatoes and a strawberry-chia meringue bar with pecan pistachio crumble and white chocolate. 7 am-10 pm. 214-261-4500.

Crescent Club
Brunch menu includes pastries, Belgian waffles, granola parfait, salads, omelets, Gulf shrimp, crab and lobster cocktail, prime rib, agnolotti and ravioli, salted caramel chocolate tart, crème puffs, eclairs. There's also a bloody Mary, mimosa, and bellini bar. Balloon animals, caricature artist, face-painting, live harp and piano. 11 am-2:30 pm. $95, $40 for 12 and under. 214-953-4343.

Dakotas Steakhouse
Three-course brunch with choice of fruit, field greens, Caesar salad, smoked salmon, bananas Foster French toast, omelets, eggs benedict, steak & eggs, chicken Club, brownie ala mode, cheesecake parfait, or Key lime pie. 10 am-2 pm. $55, or $12 for 12 and under. 214-740-4001.

Dallas Fish Market
Three-course a la carte brunch includes cauliflower soup, heirloom beets, grilled clams, lobster roll, salmon, trout Meuniere, smoked salmon and eggs, peanut-crusted chicken, orange creamsicle, or chocolate souffle. 11 am-3 pm. 214-744-3474.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House — Dallas
Brunch buffet with chef menu and glass of champagne. 10 am-3 pm. 972-490-9000.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House — Fort Worth
Prime rib with mashed potatoes and choice of soup or salad. 11 am-9 pm. 817-877-3999.

Del Frisco's Grille
Mimosa carafes, chicken and waffles, and all moms will receive a free lemon cake jar. 10 am-3 pm. 972-807-6152.

Dish Preston Hollow
Three-course brunch with farrow salad, asparagus bisque, deviled eggs, crostini, smoked salmon, crab cake benedict, crocque madame, prime rib, cauliflower steak, coconut cream pie, rhubarb buckle, chocolate decadence, salted caremal pot de creme. $45, or $20 for 12 and under. 10:30 am-3 pm. 214-363-3474.

El Bolero
Specially menu features sopes with smoked salmon and chipotle hollandaise, brunch quesadilla with scrambled eggs, chorizo, poblano peppers and queso oaxaca, and bread pudding with Mezcal apricot ice cream.

Fearing's
Three-course brunch choices include scallops carbonara, filet mignon and lobster omelet, halibut, Moroccan spiced lamb chops, dark chocolate cake, lemon buttermilk pie, and strawberry sorbet. 11 am-3 pm. $115, or $30 for 12 and under. 214-922-4848.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
Three-course menu includes dim sum trio, spring sashimi plate, "bacon and eggs" bao bun duo, okonomiyaki with confit bacon and an over easy egg, halibut, and lamb stir fry. 11 am-2:30 pm. $65, or $29 for 12 and under. 214-741-5560.

Front Room
Three-course brunch with spring pea soup, deviled eggs, smoked salmon, mixed greens, salmon, Tavern benedict, quiche, croque madame, dulce de leche French toast, banana cream pie, Key lime cheesecake, chocolate tart, and blueberry buckle. $45. 214-219-8282.

Hibashi
Special dishes include lobster and Chateaubriand; crab wrapped in salmon with orange ponzu sauce; and Korean barbecue roll with asparagus, cucumber, radish. 12-10 pm. 972-620-3474.

InterContinental Dallas
Brunch with smoked salmon, Romaine salad, arugula salad, sushi rolls, shrimp and crab claws on ice, tenderloin, cod, pork loin, chicken breast, short ribs, crab cakes, peanut butter and banana French toast, cheese blintzes, pork eggs Benedict, breakfast pastries, carrot cake, Bailey's bread pudding, and more. 10:30 am-2 pm. $80, or $30 for 12 and under. 927-386-6000.

Jasper's
Three-course menu with chicken-masa soup, Caesar salad, spinach-kale salad, chopped wedge, vanilla Texas toast, gouda omelet, crab cake benedict, roast beef sandwich, rotisserie chicken, salmon chilaquiles, cheddar shrimp ‘n’ grits with poached eggs, steak and eggs, dessert trio with pound Cake, chocolate decadence, and lemon bar. 11 am-10 pm. $42. 469-229-9111.

Lavendou
Three-course brunch with vichyssoise, frisée salad, ceviche, smoked salmon benedict, sole with crab and champagne cream sauce, tenderloin with potato gratin, pork chop, linguini, chocolate mousse cake, white chocolate cheesecake, strawberries with vanilla ice cream. $43. 11 am-3 pm. 972-248-1911.

Madrina
Three-course meal includes choice of butter ettuce salad, corn chowder with potato croquette, croque madame, chilaquiles with duck confit, smoked salmon benedict, or violet churros andcChocolate bar. Includes mimosa. 11 am-3 pm. $49. 469-513-2505.

Max's Wine Dive Fort Worth
Bruschetta with ricotta cheese and pineapple-bacon chutney, fried chicken, fried egg sandwich, and more. 817-870-1100.

The Mercury
Brunch with prime rib, oysters, sushi, eggs benedict, omelets, pancakes, waffles, biscuits with gravy, chicken salad, caesar, tomato mozzarella salad, kalamata bread salad, cream spinach, macaroni and cheese, creamed corn, and 12 desserts including lemon shortcake, white chocolate mousse, pecan pie, and German chocolate cake. 10:30 am-3 pm. $55, or $35 12 and under. 972-960-7774.

Mimi's Cafe
Three-course menu includes choice of French onion, corn chowder, tomato basil, house salad, or Caesar salad; quiche Florentine, mushroom Brie burger, turkey with mashed potatoes, chicken cheddar mac, chicken chop salad, or salmon; and chocolate chip croissant bread pudding, strawberry shortcake crêpe cake, or Key lime pie. 11 am-9 pm. $17. 817-466-3212 or 817-731-9644.

Nick & Sam's Grill
Cap'n Crunch French toast, Nutella waffles, smoked salmon platter, eggs Benedict, Caesar salad, carving station, omelet station, raw bar, beef tenderloin, pork loin, oysters, salmon, sea bass, dessert station, separate kids station, face painters, balloon artists. 9:30 am-3 pm. $55, or $20 for 12 and under. 214-379-1111.

Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse
Brunch includes chicken and waffles, eggs benedict, and buffet with seafood, omelets, carving station, desserts, kids buffet, face painters, balloon artists, and a photographer.10 am-2 pm. $65, or $25 for 10 and under. Dinner options include Japanese Wagyu beef and chateaubriand and lobster. 6-10 pm. 214-871-7444.

Oak Restaurant
Three-course brunch buffet with vanilla French toast with bacon; Parmesan gnocchi with mushrooms; and almond streusel poached peaches, mango cremeaux, and almond sorbet. 10:30 am-3:30 pm.

Ocean Prime
Brunch highlights include crab and eggs, blueberry French toast with bacon, smoked salmon, and short ribs over poached eggs. An artisanal candle from Seventh Avenue Apothecary is included. $14-11 am-8 pm. $18. 214-965-0440.

Penne Pomodoro Snider Plaza
Beef Filet Marsala with mashed potatoes and rapini; halibut and saffron risotto; tagliolini with oobster au gratin; and ricotta pie.

Pollo Tropical
Special meal deal for two offers combination of two entrees including a small TropiChop & quarter chicken with rice and beans, plantains or fried yuca, and two fountain drinks. $10.

Princi Italia
Three-course menu with lobster bisque, goat cheese beignet, fried calamari and shrimp, crab salad, Brussels sprouts salad, eggs benedict, chicken and pancetta waffle, lemon sole piccata, fettucini and lobster, egg white scramble, tenderloin, apple-cinnamon French toast, chocolate mousse, tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake, or gelato. 10:30 am-3 pm. $35.

Proof + Pantry
Three-course meal with choice of rainbow carrots, beet salad with arugula, duck egg with Brussels sprout, country ham, and beech mushroom; rock shrimp risotto, salmon, or beef tongue ravioli-kale; and Nutella brownie, oats with brown sugar, almond, apricot, and mascarpone, and lime parfait. 11 am-3 pm. $49. 214-880-9940.

Queenie's Steakhouse
Brunch includes momosas, doughnuts, smoked fish, caviar, Romaine salad, fried quail and waffles, omelet, burger, pulled pork eggs benedict, mushrooms and eggs, shrimp and grits,or steak and eggs. 10:30 am-3 pm. $35. 940-442-6834.

The Ranch at Las Colinas
Brunch includes flatbreads, salads, carving station, tacos, shrimp cocktail, chicken-fried steak, chicken and waffles, roasted chicken, smoked salmon, blackened snapper, mimosas, and bloody Marys. 9:30 am-3 pm. $45, $19 for 13 and under. 972-506-7262.

R Bar & Grill
Four-course menu includes strawberry-spinach salad, potato-leek soup, sea bass and hager beef, and cream cake with vanilla caramel sauce. 11 am-11 pm. $48. 817-640-4711.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Brunch includes Grand Marnier French toast, beef tartare, halibut, salmon, tenderloin, mushroom tortellini, peach macaron, raspberry crème brûlée, and chocolate composition. Dinner includes salmon gravlax, beef tartare, halibut, salmon, tenderloin, mushroom tortellini, coffee cheesecake, banana bread pudding, Snickers bar, rhubarb and pistachio, and bergamot crème brûlée. $105, $45 for 12 and under. Brunch: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Dinner: 5 and 7:30 pm. 214-443-4747.

The Rustic
Family-style brunch includes choice of cheese and fruit, baked eggs with white cheddar, Rudolph’s Market bacon and sausage, Nashville-style fried chicken, fried toast, cheddar grits, and small-batch doughnuts.

Savor Gastropub
Brunch includes deviled eggs, lobster puffs, croque open-faced sandwich, smoked salmon quiche, and lemon sole Milanese. 10 am-10 pm. 214-306-5597.

SĒR Steak + Spirits
Brunch buffet with fried green tomato Benedict, shrimp and grits, raw bar, prime rib, and more. 10:30 am-4 pm. $65, or $35 for 12 and under. 214-761-7479.

Stampede 66
Three-course brunch with tacos, fried green tomatoes, quiche, tortilla soup, brisket hash, chicken and waffles, fish and grits, duck chilaquiles, pork chop, eight-layer carrot cake, strawberry shortcake, and coconut panna cotta. 11 am-2 pm. $45, or $20 for 12 and under. 214-550-6966.

Steel
Special menu items include crispy rock shrimp, Vietnamese beef carpaccio, salmon, truffle-teriyaki Chicken, filet and lobster dumplings, strawberry shortcake, lemon cream cheesecake, white chocolate mousse cake. 5-9 pm. 214-219-9908.

Table 13
Three-course meal includes lobster bisque, tomato soup, or spinach salad; Oscar filet, crab cake and poached egg, salmon, potato-crusted sea bass, steak and eggs, pork chop, steak Diane, lemon caper chicken, or shrimp scampi; bread pudding, chocolate-covered strawberries, or Kahlua cake. 11 am-9 pm. $40, or $15 for 12 and under. 972-789-9558.

Taverna
Tomato bisque, filet mignon with shrimp, scallops over rice, farro, and barley risotto, branzino with Meyer lemon butter sauce, and chocolate dessert with hazelnut, dark chocolate sauce, cherry and vanilla gelato.

Texas Spice
Brunch menu includes sausages, breads, Gulf coast seafood, eggs, French toast, breakfast pastries, carving station, dessert station, and separate kids' buffet. 11 am-2:30 pm. $65, or $19 for 12 and under. 214-979-4529.

TNT Tacos & Tequila
Brunch with eggs, French toast, Belgian waffles, huevos rancheros, omelet bar, adobe pie, carving station, salads, guacamole, street taco bar, dessert station, mimosas, and more. 9 am-3 pm. $22, or $7 for 11 and under. 469-518-7888.

Toulouse
Chilled zucchini-basil soup, soft shell crab lettuce wraps, Diver scallops, filet Oscar with asparagus and potato au gratin, and strawberry-rhubarb parfait.

Victory Tavern
Three-course brunch includes antipasto table with smoked salmon, pastries and muffins, tomato cucumber salad, quinoa tabouli salad, mini Belgian waffles, brisket hash with scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, steak and eggs, goat cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breast, Key lime pie, dark chocolate mousse, S’mores bread pudding. 10:30 am–3 pm. $27. 214-432-1900.

Vivo 53
Weekend brunch features Italian frittata with crispy prosciutto, Italian sausage, peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, burrata and Parmesan; crispy cardamon waffles; and smoked salmon pizza with herbed crème fraiche. Saturday 11 am-3 pm, Sunday 9 am-3 pm. 682-207-8700.

Warwick Melrose
Truffle farfalle with peas and bacon, eggs Benedict, kale and grape salad, Belgian waffle station, made-to-order omelets, mango peach cobbler, and kids' menu. 11 am–3 pm. $60, or $24 for 12 and under.

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Restaurant News Roundup Time

Exclusive Prime rib and fancy lunches lead this Dallas restaurant news

Mirador

Time for another roundup of restaurant news around Dallas, and there's plenty to chew on: From new lunch and dinner menus to holiday-flavored beers. Even bigger news— the McRib is back, for those who have been anxiously awaiting its return.

Here's what's happening in Dallas restaurant news:

Insomnia Cookies, known for serving warm cookies all day and night, has opened its first store in Grand Prairie, at 2810 S. SH-161, with in-store, pickup, and delivery. From the Classic Chocolate Chunk cookie to favorites like Snickerdoodle and Confetti Deluxe, Cookies & Ice Cream flavors, brookies, brownies, and blondies, a full slate of vegan options, and a rotating limited-edition menu, the brand’s offerings satisfy every sweet tooth. This is their 26th store in Texas and 308th location nationwide.

HoneyBaked Ham has a new Prime Rib item exclusive to Dallas. The Prime Rib averages $26 per pound, with sizes ranging from 3-8 pounds. It serves 6-16 people, depending on the size. There are limited quantities available at each store. It's available at all 10 Dallas locations.

Greenville Avenue Pizza Company is introducing the zesty chicken bacon ranch pizza, the latest from their seasonal pizza lineup. The pizza features a creamy ranch base, grilled chicken, bacon, tender artichokes, fresh spinach, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and topped with a sprinkle of lemon pepper seasoning. The pizza is available for $8.50 a slice, $21-$23 for a 12-inch pizza, and $26 for a 16-inch pizza. It’s available through February 2 at both Greenville Avenue and Peavy Road locations.

Mirador has launched a weekday three-course prix-fixe lunch menu for $30. It starts with a choice of two deviled eggs with caviar and chives, whipped ricotta toast, cup of tomato soup, or salad; second course includes choice of dishes like chicken paillard with Swiss chard, preserved orange sofrito, and aged parmesan; and a farro bowl with cauliflower green goddess, cherries, Marcona almonds. For the third course, there’s a to-go cookie. Available Tuesday through Friday from 11 am - 3 pm.

Broken Yolk Cafe in McKinney has two limited-time items: carrot cake waffle, a cinnamon spice cake batter waffle with shredded carrots and raisins, finished with candied pecans, powdered sugar and cream cheese icing starting at $9; and snickerdoodle latte, combining espresso, cinnamon bun and cookie butter syrup, vanilla cream, milk, and cinnamon sugar, available hot or iced for $6. Available through January 6.

Truluck’s has three new holiday items featuring cake and cocktails. For dessert, there’s chocolate peppermint cake made with layers of chocolate cake, frosted with peppermint cream cheese icing, topped with crushed candy and Godiva chocolate sauce; $14 per slice, $10 per petite slice, and $70 whole cake. Cocktails are $17.50 and feature Holiday Nog, a spiced cocktail with Bourbon and Bourbon cream; and Nutcracker Rum Punch, a rum ball balanced with honey and fruit. Available at Dallas, Plano, and Southlake locations until the end of December.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Plano has launched new holiday items, including a Japanese A5 Wagyu experience served rare with a sizzling hot stone tableside accompanied by miso glaze, grated horseradish and black lava salt. There’s a new $140 Season of Opulence filet and lobster four-course menu; and holiday weekend lunch starting at $28, featuring choice of steak frites, cabernet filet, or barbecue salmon fillet. Also, there's a new $94 caviar service featuring Hackleback caviar served with blinis, capers, chives, sour cream, egg, and shallots. Available through January 6.

Jinya Ramen Bar has brought back The Red Garnet and curry rice croquettes for a limited time. The Red Garnet is a red vegetable broth featuring pork chashu, spinach, green onion, kikurage, white onion and topped with chili garlic sauce, served with thick noodles for $18. The croquettes are lightly fried, seasoned rice balls stuffed with white cheddar cheese that start at $8. Available until February 28 at all Dallas locations.

Fish City Grill and Half Shells are both offering three chalkboard specials throughout the month. Dishes feature $15 FishWich, with beer-battered haddock fish; $17 chimichurri shrimp tacos; and$24 horseradish Arctic char, served with a Creole mustard cream, buttermilk mashed potatoes and sugar snap peas. The specials are available at all 12 DFW locations and run through December 31.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is bringing back its Fire & Spice seasonal menu. New winter dishes include the pepperoni diavolo pizza; the bridge board, an assortment of Italian meats and cheeses, with walnuts, dried cranberries, and oven-roasted Brussels sprouts drizzled with hot honey, served with sliced bread; and white chocolate cheesecake. Cocktails feature the desert pear margarita and Vino’rita, a classic margarita topped with a festive pour of Mille Gradi Sangiovese. Prices range from $7 for the white chocolate cheesecake to $32 for an 18-inch pepperoni diavolo. Available through March 3.

Carrabba's Italian Grill has launched two new full-sized cakes: cannoli cream cake, a vanilla cake with layers of cannoli filling, pistachios, and chocolate sauce with a chocolate chip crust for $64; and strawberry cheesecake, a New York-style cheesecake topped with strawberry puree for $51. Place orders 48 hours prior to pick up or delivery. Available through January 13.

Moxies, the Canadian pub in Uptown, is rolling out limited-time festive cocktails. There are three new drinks, including the Old Fashion Christmas Cocktail with High West Bourbon, cranberry simple syrup, and orange bitters; Peppermint Mocha Martini with a combination of Cafe Borghetti, Ketel One vodka, and peppermint syrup; and Winter Aperol Spritz, with Aperol, Ruffino Prosecco, and Moxies' cranberry syrup. Cocktails are available through January 1.

Dairy Queen has brought back their chicken and dumplings, featuring chicken, gravy, and fluffy dumplings. It comes in three sizes: 12-ounce, 16-ounce, and 32-ounce, available for dine-in, drive thru, and takeout. Chicken and dumplings are available at locations across Dallas-Fort Worth through the end of February.

Rita’s Frozen Custard has two limited-time frozen treats: Peppermint Cold Brew Frozen Coffee with vanilla Italian Ice, frozen custard, cold brew coffee, and a hint of peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint topping; and Peppermint Milkshake with a blend of Vanilla Frozen Custard and crushed peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint topping.

McDonald's brought back its famous McRib on December 3. To celebrate the return, they even launched half-gallon jugs of McRib sauce for those who can't get enough, which is already sold out. The McRib is available through the McDonald's app, in-restaurant and through the drive-thru.

Red Lobster has launched a new menu featuring seven new dishes including Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Lemon Basil Mahi, bacon Wrapped Scallops, lobster bisque, Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, and Roasted Asparagus, plus the return of fan favorites Popcorn Shrimp and Hush Puppies.

Cinnaholic has launched two holiday rolls flavors and menu items. Holiday rolls feature Nutcracker Sweet, topped with crème brulee frosting, a trio of Bavarian candied almonds, walnuts, and pecans, and dusted with powdered sugar for $6;and Oh Fudge, topped with chocolate frosting, fudgy cookie dough, chocolate bark, homemade chocolate sauce, and holiday sprinkles for $7. Other items include $5 CinnaBites, $4 hot cocoa, and $33 wreath cake, with cinnamon rolls shaped into a wreath. Available through January 6.

Shiner, the Texas-based beer, has a festive brew called Shiner Holiday Cheer with flavor from Texas peaches and pecans for $11 for a six-bottle pack and $19 for a 12-bottle pack. Plus, the 12-pack Home for the Holidays collection goes for $15 and features two new flavors: FM 966, a sweet and spicy ale; and s’more, a dark ale brewed with chocolate & marshmallow with hints of graham cracker and vanilla. Both are available through the end of December.

Yelp featured two Dallas restaurants on this year's 25 Best New Restaurants of 2024 list. Wicked Butcher, the downtown steakhouse, and Casa Pollastro, the Brazilian restaurant in Far North Dallas, both made the cut at no. 6 and 20 respectively. They were two of only four Texas restaurants on the list.