If the way to a mother’s heart is through her stomach, then she’s in for a treat.
Every year, several local restaurants around town create special Mother’s Day menus, specials, and even cocktails that’ll surely make it easier for your mom to choose her favorite child.
Although, if you’re the only child, you’ve got it in the bag with any of these local options.
1912 Brewing Company
2045 N. Forbes Blvd. Suite 105
Celebrate Mother’s Day with craft beer, champagne bottle service, and mimosa bottle service at 1912 Brewing Company from noon – 3 p.m.
Fried Chicken – three-piece, local vegetables, lemon-herb hasselback potatoes, cornbread, Arizona honey, and lemon ($25)
Spring Spaghettini – goat cheese, beets, wild mushrooms, Arizona honey, balsamic, and pomegranate ($22)
Braised Brisket Benedict – Arizona brisket, hollandaise, English muffin, grapefruit slaw, salt and vinegar fingerlings, and organic arugula salad ($16)
Spend Mother’s Day at Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. to take advantage of their smoked rib dinner special, and all moms will be greeted with flowers.
For more information, call (520) 867-6787.
Cafe a la C’Art (SOLD OUT)
150 N. Main Ave.
(05/08/2018 Edit: sold out)
Cafe a la C’art is providing some Mother’s Day specials from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., along with several cocktails and mimosas for mom.
Seats are $40 per person, $18 for kids under 13 years old, and kids under 5 years old eat free.
Mother’s Day Buffet Menu:
Build your own omelette station
Carving station
Scrambled Eggs
Toast, bagels, cream cheese, and jam
Bacon and Sausage
Rosemary breakfast potatoes
Fresh seasonal fruit and berries
Pancakes and waffles, fruit compote
Chilled shrimp, mussels, and seafood
Salmon cakes
Frittatas and quiche
Assorted salads and pasta salads
Muffins, danishes, scones, and assorted dessert bar
For more information and to make your reservation, call (520) 628-8533 or visit cafealacarttucson.com.
The Carriage House
135 S. 6th Ave.
Chocolate Ganache Cake, Prickly Pear Limoncello Granita, and Donut at a Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT) dinner at the Carriage House (Credit: Jackie Tran)
The Carriage House is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Seats are $45 per person, kids 7 – 13 years old are $25 each, and anyone younger than that can eat for free.
Brunch Menu:
Carving Station
Roast prime rib of beef – creamy horseradish and roasting juices
Roast pork loin – mustard crust
Brunch Specialties
Griddled flatbread – house smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onions, and capers
Chilaquiles – chorizo and eggs
Quiche – bacon, asparagus, and Swiss cheese
French Toast – orange marmalade, maple syrup, whipped cream
Buttermilk biscuits – house-made sausage gravy
Salads and Starters
Orzo – with spring vegetables and lemon citronette
Roasted Beets – with feta, pepitas, watercress, jalapeno orange vinaigrette
Spinach – with ranch dressing, hard-cooked eggs, red onions, and artichoke hearts
Creamy polenta
Desserts
Flourless chocolate cake and chocolate mousse
Pink macaroons – with salted caramel ganache
Lemon bundt cake – with lemon rub butter cream
Strawberry shortbread – with whipped cream
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 615-6100 or visit carriagehousetucson.com.
Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert
306 N. Alvernon Way
Celebrate Mom with a delicious brunch at Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Seats are $42 per person and $17 for kids.
Mother’s Day Brunch Menu:
Carving Station
Prime Rib – pan jus
Hot
Eggs Benedict
Belgian Waffle – seasonal berries, whipped vanilla cream, maple syrup, and whipped butter
Omelette Station
Grilled Sonoran Chicken – roasted corn and poblano salsa
Wild Mushroom Farfalle Pasta – baby tomatoes and creamy truffle parmesan sauce
Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes – garlic herb butter
Green Beans – hazelnuts and brown butter
Chilled
Salmon Lox – bagel, cream cheese, capers, and red onion
Prosciutto Wrapped Grilled Asparagus
Sonoran Ceviche – Mexican bass, shrimp, avocado, and Tostitos
Penne Pasta – baby tomatoes, mozzarella, croutons, lemon, and parmesan cheese
Spring Salad – shaved fennel, endive, and haricot verts
Caesar Salad – house dressing and croutons
Shrimp Cocktail
Artisanal Cheese Board
Seasonal Fruit
Assorted desserts and breakfast pastries will also be available.
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 320-2000 or visit opentable.com.
Contigo Latin Kitchen
3770 E. Sunrise Dr.
Paella at Contigo Latin Kitchen (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Treat mom to a brunch full of decadent dishes and Sangria.
Some menu highlights include:
Brazilian Barbecue
Seafood Paella
For more information and to make your reservation, call (520) 299-1540 or visit opentable.com.
The Coronet
402 E. 9th St.
The Cornonet is honoring them with a special Mother’s Day menu beginning at 9 a.m. The regular menu will be available, along with some special specials as well. Make sure to call ahead for reservations, as seating is limited.
Mother’s Day Menu:
Eggs and Hominy – two poached eggs on cotija and hominy polenta, tomatillo crema, black beans, and leafy greens
Asparagus and Fig Salad – dandelion greens, asparagus, sliced tomato, egg, whole grain mustard vinaigrette, and the option to add prosciutto
Carved Bourbon Glazed Ham – roast carrots, garlic thyme peewee potatoes, and charred brocolini
Chilled Watermelon Soup – vanilla garlic crema
Ginger Salmon, Benedictine, and Bacon Sandwich – spring pea, radish, and roast morrel mushroom salad
Blood Orange and Clove Aseeda – date molasses, local honey, and pomegranate
Belgian Waffle – butter and real maple syrup
For more information, call (520) 222-9889 or visit cafecoronet.com.
Culinary Dropout
2543 E. Grant Rd.
(Credit: Culinary Dropout)
Treat your mom with a special meal at Culinary Dropout from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Mother’s Day.
The menu will feature two brunch specials:
Asparagus Toast – with black truffle, crispy potatoes, mascarpone, Meyer lemon, and sunny-side-up eggs
Lobster Benedict – with poached eggs, tavern ham, lobster hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, and fresh herbs
For more information and to make a reservation, call (520) 203-0934 or visit culinarydropout.com.
The Cup Cafe
311 E. Congress St.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Cup Cafe with their full menu, and some featured entrees just for mom.
Breakfast (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
Crab Florentine – poached eggs, bell pepper cream sauce, and avocado toast ($16)
Pan Seared Halibut – saffron aioli, sun dried tomatoes, and caper orzo ($18)
French Toast Cinnamon Roll – cream cheese frosting and blackberry tarragon compote ($12)
Dinner (4 p.m. – close):
Pan Seared Halibut – tomato cucumber caper relish, crab orzo, bell pepper cream sauce, grilled asparagus ($28)
For more information, call (520) 798-1618 or visit hotelcongress.com.
The Dutch Eatery & Refuge
943 E. University Blvd.
The Dutch Eatery & Refuge (Credit: Jackie Tran)
The Dutch has you covered for both brunch and dinner. Just don’t forget to make reservations.
Brunch
Smoked Salmon Benedict, Brownie Bites and Fresh Strawberries, Glass of Champagne ($19)
Dinner
Mini Crab Cakes with Asparagus and Lemon Thyme Creme Fraiche, Brownie Bites and Fresh Strawberries, Glass of Champagne ($27)
Assorted desserts at The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol Sunday Brunch (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Mom deserves the royal treatment on Mother’s Day, so why not bring the family and celebrate with her in style at Hacienda Del Sol.
A special menu will be offered from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for $75 per person, $38 for children 7 – 14 years old, and kids 6 years old and under eat for free.
Brunch
Eggs Benedict
Waffles with Berries and Maple Syrup
Bacon and Sausage
Home Fried Red Potatoes
Cheese Blintz with Berry Coulis
Omelette Bar
Carving Station – country ham and prime rib with horseradish, sour cream, and au jus
Salad
Traditional Caesar Salad – parmesan cheese, crouton, and lemon caper vinaigrette
Crab & Fontina Quiche – served with smashed potatoes ($14.90)
New Dinner Items:
Grilled Veal T-Bone – served over baby carrots, brussel sprouts, red bell peppers, potatoes, and topped with caramelized pearl onion demi glaze ($26.90)
Pan Seared Scallops – served with sauteed spinach, golden beets, jicama, feta cheese, fried polenta croutons, and topped with prickly pear vinaigrette ($26.90)
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 529-7180.
The Horseshoe Grill
7713 E. Broadway Blvd.
Spend the day and brunch with mom at The Horseshoe Grill from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. It’s $49 for adults, an additional $15 if you’d prefer unlimited mimosas, $14 for children 5-12 years old, and kids under 5 years old ear for free.
Triple Chocolate Layer Cake at Kingfisher (Photo courtesy of Kingfisher)
On Mother’s Day, Kingfisher will be open from 5 p.m. – midnight and will be serving their regular menu, along with some special dishes for the holiday.
The Mother’s Day dessert offerings include:
The Divine Orange – almond olive oil cake
The Decadent Triple Chocolate Layer Cake – with salted caramel, chocolate ganache, chocolate sauce, and vanilla ice cream.
For more information and to make your reservation, call (520) 323-7739 or visit kingfishertucson.com.
Mama Louisa’s
2041 S. Craycroft Rd.
Take mom out for some home-made Italian cuisine at Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant from noon – 8 p.m. The regular menu will be served along with some Mother’s Day specials.
Back for a second year is the Build-Your-Own Sangria and Bellini Bar with several different fresh sliced fruit and house-made syrups, including strawberry basil and lavender mint.
Specials include:
Day Boat Scallops
House-Made Zeppole – filled with cannoli cream
For more information, call (520) 790-4702 or visit mamalouisas.com.
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N. Toole Ave.
Sonoran Mushroom Toast at Maynards Market & Kitchen (Photo courtesy of Maynards Market & Kitchen)
Take mom on a special brunch date at Maynards Market and Kitchen this Mother’s Day from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The featured brunch is $55 per person and $15 for children 10 years old and under.
For more information, call (520) 299-1600 or visit northitaliarestaurant.com to view their full menu.
The Parish
6453 N. Oracle Rd.
Mesquite Smoked Salmon Salad at the Parish (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Parish with brunch from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The brunch menu features Southern cuisine with a twist, like the Creamy BBQ Shrimp and Grit Bowl, Cornmeal Crusted Soft Shell Crab, Slow Smoked BBQ Adobo Pork Sandwich, and more. You can check out their full menu at theparishtucson.com.
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 797-1233 or visit theparishtucson.com.
PY Steakhouse
5655 W. Valencia Rd.
PY Steakhouse inside Casino Del Sol is offering a special three-course Mother’s Day meal from 4 – 9 p.m.
Seats are $70 per person and and extra $30 if you’d like to pair wine with each course.
Mother’s Day Menu:
To start things off, each table gets a bottle of NV Piper Heidsieck Champagne for toasting.
First Course (choice of)
Burrata Salad – peas, radish, and local greens
Paired with 2015 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc, CA
Chilled Melon Soup – ricotta salata, chile oil, and mint
Paired with 2015 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc, CA
Simple Greens – Arizona spring lettuces, pepitas, shaved parmeson, and tomato vinaigrette
Paired with 2015 Duckhorn Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA
Paired with 2010 Baileyana Vintage Port, Paso Robles
Vanilla-Honey Crème Brulee – raw sugar brulee and fresh berries
Paired with 2015 La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti, Piedmonte
For more information, call (520) 838-6839 or visit casinodelsol.com.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
15000 N. Secret Springs Dr.
Join the award-winning culinary team at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain as they celebrate Mother’s Day with a festive brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Brunch is $90 per adult, $36 for children 12 years old and younger, and will be held in the CORE Kitchen and Wine Bar.
The Mother’s Day brunch buffet will have appetizers, made-to-order sushi, a fresh raw bar, soups, salads, breakfast and brunch options, a chef’s carving station, main courses, vegetables, sides, and dessert.
For reservation or more information, call (520) 572-3401 or visit ritzcarlton.com.
Saguaro Corners
3750 S. Old Spanish Trail
Come on down and check out Saguaro Corners’ Acoustic Brunch this Mothers Day from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Chef CJ Hamm has created a menu that is an ode to the some of the employee’s mothers.
Brunch specials include:
Chris Anna – Biscuits and duck fat sausage gravy, two eggs, and fries
Leslie – Jumbo lump crab, asparagus, eggs benedict, and fries
Mary Ann – Pecan pie, baked oatmeal, and maple cream
Pam – Lemon raspberry french toast, candied granola, and whipped cream cheese
Rich Rodriquez will be playing his guitar during the brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Mark Miller will be playing country on the patio from 5 – 8 p.m.
Signature Grill atJW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa is offering a Mother’s Day menu, featuring a raw seafood bar, omelet station, carving station, traditional breakfast fare, kids buffet, and more, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mimosas are 50% off with purchase of Mother’s Day Buffet.
The buffet is $69 per adult, $27 for children 6 – 12 years old, and children 5 years old and under are free.
Starters
Big Cheese Spread and Salads
Avocado Toast on Nine Grain Bread
Cucumber and Cream Cheese Pumpernickel Toast
Sun Dried Tomato Panzanella Caprese Skewers
Breakfast Favorites
The Big Denver Fritatta
Classic Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Chef Chris’s Infamous Pastries
Lighter Turkey Sausage
Maple Cured Bacon
Buttermilk Pancakes, Maple Syrup
Carved by the Chef
Juniper Brined Turkey – with Rhubarb Jam, Epi Rolls, and Roasted Seasonal Squash
Prime Rib – with Smoked Onion Butter, Corn Muffins, Mesquite Honey Butter, Horseradish Cream, Chive and Buttermilk Whipped Yukon Potatoes
Salt Crusted Salmon – with Tomato and Pickled Mustard Seed Jam, Chilled Quinoa Salad
Crostata di Frutta at Tavolino Ristorante Italiano (Credit: Jackie Tran)
In addition to the regular menu, Tavolino will also offer specials all day and exclusive dishes.
Antipasti
Timballo di Aragosta – lobster timballo cake, served with pink sauce and goat cheese ($16)
Secondi
Caramelle di Pollo – candy shaped ravioli, chicken mascarpone cheese filling and pistachio pancetta sauce ($22)
Pesce alla Griglia – grilled red snapper over veggie risotto with sun dried tomato pesto sauce ($28)
Costine di Manzo al Barbera – slowly braised short rib with broccoli rabe, crispy gnocchi, cipollini and Barbera red wine sauce ($32)
Dolci
Crostata di Frutta – fresh mixed berry tart with mascarpone cream, vanilla gelato and fresh mint ($11)
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 531-1913 or visit tavolinoristorante.com.
Villa Peru Restaurant
1745 E. River Rd., Suite 165
(Credit: Villa Peru on Facebook)
While Villa Peru is typically closed on Sundays, they’ll make an exception for mom this time. From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., they’ll dish out a Peruvian Brunch Buffet, featuring authentic Peruvian Criolla, Carapulcra, Aji de Gallina, Cau Cau, Olluquito, ceviches, live music, and more.
Seats are $65 per person and includes a Pisco Sour. A Pisco and Bloody Mary Bar will also be available.
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 900-7310.
Wild Garlic Grill
2870 E. Skyline Dr. Ste 120
Wild Garlic Grill (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Wild Garlic Grill will offer a massive selection of specials, just for mom.
Starters
La Belle Farms Foie Gras – Melon Berries Apple Cider Reduction with Fig Port Wine Jam
Grilled Chili Balsamic Spiced Beef Chips – presented Medium Rare with French Lentils Warm Goat Cheese, Arugula, Morel Black Truffle Cabernet Wine Reduction
Entrees
Stuffed Sea of Cortez Blue Prawns – Stuffed with Smoked Gouda Cheese, Crab & Scallop Mousse, with Risotto Yellow Pepper Sweet Corn Beurre Blanc
New Zealand Orange Roughy Filet – Stuffed with Lobster Spinach Souffle with Risotto Basil Beurre Blanc
New England Rack of Lamb – Pistachio Nut Dijon Crust, Garlic Confit, Morel Mushroom Black Trumpet, Black Truffle Cabernet Wine Reduction Sauce and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Durham Ranch Buffalo Rib Eye Steak – Saint-Andre Cheese, Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms Morel Black Truffle Cabernet Wine Reduction Sauce and Braised Heirloom Fingerling Potatoes
Pan Seared Veal Tenderloin – Saint-Andre Cheese, Risotto, Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms, and Morel Black Truffle Cabernet Wine Reduction
Organic Scottish Salmon Filet – Stuffed with Shrimp, Scallop, Crab Souffle, Risotto and Red Pepper Basil Beurre Blanc
Grilled Filet Mignon – Danish Blue Cheese Crust, Sauteed Oyster/Shiitake Mushrooms Risotto and Morel Black Trumpet Mushroom, Cabernet Wine Black Truffle Reduction
Roast Half Peking Duck – with Blueberry Sun-dried Cherry Port Wine Reduction Risotto and Yucca Root Chip
Grilled Australian Wagyu – New York Strip with Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms Braised Heirloom Fingerling Potatoes, Morel Black Truffle Cabernet Wine Reduction
Grilled New Zealand Elk Steak – Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms, Risotto, Peppercorn Cognac Reduction, Warm Raspberry Goat Cheese
Pan Seared Swordfish – Grilled Vegetable Salsa, presented over Risotto, Basil Beurre Blanc
Wildflower is opening early on Mother’s Day to serve their regular lunch menu, along with a supplementary menu with featured items from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Zinburger is cooking up a Mother’s Day burger from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at both of their Tucson locations.
The special burger will be available along with other newly-added dishes like the Classic Diner Burger, California Burger Bowl, or Seared Salmon salads.
Mother’s Day Special:
The Brunch Burger – made with Wagyu beef patty, ham, fried egg, and hollandaise sauce
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