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Tucson Originals 2012 Mother’s Day Specials

May 1, 20125 min read

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Plenty of great Tucson Originals restaurants offer specials for Mother’s Day. You’ll definitely want to make reservations as far in advance as possible.

Acacia Real Food and Cocktails
3001 E. Skyline Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 232-0101

www.acaciatucson.com

Acacia will be serving a Champagne brunch buffet featuring a variety of salads, seafood, and other delicious offerings. Priced at $48 for adults and $24 for children ages 5-12, children under 4 are complimentary (not including tax and gratuity). Brunch will be served from 10am-3pm. The regular dinner menu will be offered for dinner service. Reservations are recommended.

Agustin Brasserie
100 S. Avenida del Convento
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 398-5382

www.agustinbrasserie.com

Agustin Brasserie located in Mercado San Agustin will be serving a champagne brunch from 9am-3pm. A Prix Fixe menu with choices is available for $55/person. Select a la carte items will also be available. Reservations are recommended.

Chad’s Steakhouse & Saloon
3001 N. Swan
Tucson AZ, 85712
(520) 881-1802

www.chadssteakhouse.com

Chad’s will be offering a Mother’s Day Brunch from 11am – 8pm. Cost is $22.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids (not including tax and gratuity).  The regular menu will also be available.

Dakota Café & Catering
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-7188

http://dakotacafeandcatering.com

Dakota Café will be serving a traditional brunch with specials from10am-3pm. Prices range from $9 – $24. The regular menu will be available from 3pm-8pm. Reservations are recommended.

El Parador
2744 East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-2744

www.elparadortucson.com

El Parador will be serving a Mother’s Day brunch including a variety of Mexican and American favorites including: omelets, pasta, salad, fruit, an array of meat and seafood selections and an assortment of desserts. Cost is $21.95 per adult, $11.95 per kid 5-10, and under 5 eat free (not including tax and gratuity). Brunch is served from 9:30am-2pm. Reservations are recommended.

Ghinis French Caffe
1803 E. Prince Rd.
Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 326-9095

www.ghiniscafe.com

Ghini’s will be open serving their regular menu and offering buy one get one mimosas all day. Prices range from $5.25 – $10.25. Hours are 8am-2pm.

Jonathan’s Cork
6320 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 296-1631

www.jonathanscork.com

Jonathan’s Cork will be serving dinner specials in addition to their regular dining menu, such as: Mac Nut Halibut with lemon butter sauce for $28 (not including tax and gratuity) and Danish Blue Cheese stuffed 8oz. Filet served with bordelaise sauce for $30 (not including tax and gratuity). Open at 4, reservations are welcome.

La Fuente
1749 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson AZ, 85705
(520) 623-8659

www.lafuenterestaurant.com

La Fuente will be serving a Mother’s Day Champagne brunch. Cost is $24.95/adults and $11.95/kids (not including tax and gratuity). There are three seating times: 10am, 12pm, 2pm. Reservations are recommended.

 

Lodge on the Desert
306 N. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 320-2014

www.lodgeonthedesert.com

Lodge on the Desert will be serving a lavish brunch buffet in the Lodge restaurant and on the patio.  The menu will include assorted baked goods, salads and cheeses, a prime rib carving station and a seafood buffet.  Complimentary Mimosa’s are included and there will be special pricing on Bloody Mary’s. Cost is $49/person, $29/children aged 6-14, children under 5 are complimentary (tax and gratuity not included). Brunch is served from 10am-2pm. Reservations are recommended.

Mama Louisa’s
2041 South Craycroft Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-4702

www.mamalouisas.com

Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant will be open on Mother’s Day from noon to 9pm. Serving their regular menu as well as early evening specials from noon to 630pm. Reservations are recommended.

 

Noble Hops Gastropub1335 W. Lambert Lane
Oro Valley, AZ
(520) 797-4677 (HOPS)

www.noblehopspub.com

Noble Hops will be serving the regular menu as well as a Mother’s Day Surf ‘n Turf Dinner Special:

Succulent Crab & Asparagus Oscar, served over Herb Marinated Strip Steak, accompanied by Rustic Potato Mash, Oven Roasted Tomatoes and finished with a Pepper Demi Sauce, followed by Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse. $32 per person. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 

Pastiche Modern Eatery
3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-3333

www.pasticheme.com

Pastiche will be open and serving a special Mother’s Day menu. Hours are 11am-8pm. Reservations are recommended.

The Parish
6453 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
520.797.1233

www.theparishtucson.com

The Parish will be serving a three course Prix Fixe brunch menu from 10am – 6pm. Cost is $30/person, a children’s menu is also available. Reservations are recommended.

Risky Business (all three locations)

www.riskybusinesstucson.com

A special Mother’s Day brunch menu will be offered from 11am-4pm. A Mother’s Day dinner menu will be offered from 4pm – close. Drink specials all day include $3 Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, Bellini’s.

Tavolino Ristorante Italiano
2890 E. Skyline Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 531-1913

tavolinoristorante.com

Normally closed on Sunday’s, Tavolino will be open on Sunday May 13th in honor of Mother’s Day. Tavolino will be serving a special three course Prix Fixe menu with choices from 11am-9pm.  Cost is $45/person. Reservations are recommended. 

Vero Amore (Swan & Camp Lowell)
3305 N. Swan Road
Tucson, AZ
520-325-4122

www.veroamorepizza.com

All moms having dinner at Vero Amore on Swan will receive a complimentary dessert. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Vero Amore Dove Mountain
12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd.
Marana, AZ
520-579-2292

www.veroamorepizza.com

All moms having dinner at Vero Amore Dove Mountain will receive a complimentary dessert. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WILDFLOWER MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
7037 N. ORACLE RD.
520.795.0344

Wildflower will open early for Brunch at 10am.

The brunch menu is served until 2pm,  in addition to our regular dinner menu ALL day

Reservations are highly recommended!

Wildflower will also feature $7 mimosas and Bellinis for brunch!

Mother’s Day at NoRTH
2995 E. SKYLINE DR
520.299.1600

Sunday, May 13th, 2012 Sunday, May 13th, 2012

NoRTHwill be open at 10:00 a.m.

Reservations requested.

Dinner menu is available all day, plus this special Mother’s Day menu

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