606 Congress Spend the day just a stone’s throw from the waterfront at 606 Congress. Chef Gregory Griffie offers diners the choice between breakfast (7:00-11:00am) and brunch (11:30am-3:00pm) so you can get up early or sleep in depending on Mom’s schedule. Breakfast costs $21, while brunch costs $45. Call 606 at 617.476.5606 for more information and reservations. [ view online MENU ]
Alta Strada Alta Strada opens its doors from 11:00am until 8:00pm on so you can treat your mom to either brunch or dinner from chef Michael Schlow’s stylish Italian menu. Guests who dine on the early side (i.e. before 2:30pm) can enjoy the regular brunch menu or choose from specials like slow roasted prosciutto cotto and poached eggs with hollandaise; or lobster and asparagus frittata with arugula and lemon. Guests who make reservations later in the day (i.e. after 2:30pm) will get to choose among dishes from the regular menu and springy seasonal specials like cavatelli with spring peas, prosciutto cotto and pecorino; and local lobster with semolina gnocchi, ramps and fava beans. To book a table, call Alta Strada at 781.237.6100.
Amelia’s Enjoy Mother’s Day at Amelia’s Trattoria – and put your celebration in the hands of a chef who knows how to pay tribute to his mom (the restaurant is named after chef-owner Delio Susi’s mother). He’s added a handful of mom-inspired specials to his offerings so call 617.868.7600 to reserve a table between 11:00am and 5:00pm. [ view online MENU ]
Aura Chef Rachel Klein, a mother herself, celebrates Mother’s Day with an elaborate brunch buffet at Aura. Book a table any time between 10:30am and 3:00pm to enjoy the fruits of her labor. Call 617.385.4300 to book your table. [ view online MENU ]
Beacon Hill Bistro Chef Jason Bond treats moms to a special Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 9th. The $38 prix fixe, available from 10:00am-4:00pm will feature choices including poached eggs over house-cured salmon and toasted brioche. Space is limited. Call Beacon Hill Bistro at 617.723.7575. [ view online MENU ]
The Beehive If you’re looking for a place to take your too-cool-for-school mom for Mother’s Day, try The Beehive. There’ll be great live performances from local musicians, craft cocktails and of course, a wonderful menu from chef Rebecca Newell. Make a reservation between 10:00am and 4:00pm if you’d like a side of sultry jazz with your brunch – Lydia Harrell takes the stage from 10:00am-1:00pm followed by Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson from 1:00-4:00pm. In the evening, Newell’s a la carte dinner menu will be complemented by the soulful sounds of Cece Kim from 5:00PM-8:00PM followed by some of Boston’s best soul performers who’ll play until the wee hours. Reservations are recommended. Call 617.423.0069.
Bistro 44 Bring your mom to Bistro 44 for any of three seatings (11:30am, 12:00pm and 12:30pm) and you and the whole family can enjoy a delicious meal from chef Jayson Demarco as well as live entertainment. You can even commemorate the occasion with complimentary photos from a professional photographer. Brunch costs $36.00 for adults and $15.95 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free. For Reservations, call 781.276.7565. [ view online MENU ]
Bistro du Midi Enjoy a stroll through the Public Garden and then pop over to Bistro du Midi to treat your mom a Provencal feast. From 11:00am until 3:00pm, chef Robert Sisca will be serving a special three-course brunch menu full of French deliciousness – nicoise salad, goat cheese quiche, eggs benedict and the like. During dinner hours (5:00-10:00pm) Sisca will ber serving his regular dinner menu and adding a few specials in Mom’s honor. Call 617.426.7878 to book your table. [ view online MENU ]
Blue Ginger Book a table at Blue Ginger to give your Mother’s Day celebration a little east-meets-west twist. Chef-owner Ming Tsai and his chef de cuisine Jonathan Taylor are going all out with an a la carte brunch menu that incorporates Tsai’s signature touches in dishes like sake-miso marinated Alaskan butterfish. Reservations for brunch are available anytime between 11:30am and 3:00pm, and Blue Ginger will be serving their regular dinner menu from 5:00-9:00pm. Call 781.283.5790 to reserve a table.
The Blue Room The Blue Room’s brunch is pretty spectacular to begin with – but they make it even better for Mother’s Day. Chef Jorge Lopes keeps everyone’s favorites on hand – expect appearances from buttermilk pancakes, beef brisket, grilled salmon, corn grits, apple tarts, and coconut macaroons – but keep an eye out for some new additions on the infamously eclectic list, which pulls from a wide variety of cultures and culinary traditions. Brunch, available from 10:00am-2:00pm, costs $35 per person. Call 617.494.9034 to reserve your spot at any of five seatings.
BOKX 109 American Prime Bring Mom to BOKX 109 American Prime for Mother’s Day and let chef Evan Percoco pamper your mom with an overflowing buffet full of breakfast and lunch treats. Between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm, diners can pile their plates with salads, fresh seafood, cured meats and cheeses, soups, and tasty treats like passion fruit-infused loin of Kurobuta pork; wood-grilled swordfish; or red wine-braised beef short ribs. Brunch costs $45 per adult and $15 per child under the age of 12. Reservations are there for the taking at 617.454.3399. [ view online MENU ]
Buona Vita Like any good Italian boy, chef Francesco Martini loves his mama. He pays tribute on Mother’s Day by adding a la carte specials to both the brunch and dinner menus at Buona Vita. Look for creative takes on traditional Italian dishes. Call 781.641.4734 for reservations and maybe a sneak preview of some of the specials.
The Butcher Shop Mom deserves the very best – so this Mother’s Day, take her to The Butcher Shop and treat her to a special brunch. Chef Robert Grant’s menu is overflowing with meaty treats like lamb leg tartine; and rabbit niçoise salad with eggs, radishes, and olives which can be enjoyed anytime from 11:00am to 3:30pm. This year The Butcher Shop is accepting reservations so you can sure they have a table with your name on it. Call 617.423.4800 to saveyours. [ view online MENU ]
Brasserie Jo If your mom is a fan of French fare, book a table at Brasserie Jo. Chef Nicholas Calias’s regular menu features all her favorites – and he’ll be adding a few specials in honor of the holiday. Call 617.425.3240 for reservations. [ view online MENU ]
Bravo Celebrate this Mother’s Day with a delectable brunch at Bravo, located in the Museum of Fine Arts. The three-course prix fixe costing $38 per person will be available from 11:30am to 3:00pm so you and your mom can enjoy sweet and savory dishes surrounded by masterpieces. Reservations are highly recommended. To book yours, call 617.369.3474.
Bristol Lounge Bring everyone to the Bristol Lounge for a perfect Mother’s Day brunch. Make reservations anytime between 9:00am and 2:30pm to enjoy a full buffet from executive chef Brooke Vosika and pastry chef Tim Fonseca. Brunch costs $68 per adult or $34 per child. Save your spot by calling 617.351.2053. [ view online MENU ]
Café Fleuri If your mom is a music lover, then Café Fleuri’s Sunday Jazz Brunch will be right up her alley. Book a table to enjoy chef Mark Sapienza’s enhanced buffet complete with traditional breakfast items, seafood station, carving station, special children’s buffet table and signature desserts from pastry chef Jed Hackney. No need to worry about keeping the kids entertained – they’ll have face painters, caricaturists, and a balloon artist on hand to keep ‘em busy. Brunch costs $84 per person (a price which includes one mimosa or non-alcoholic beverage per person), $40 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for kids under 4 years old. To make reservations between 10:30am and 3:30pm, call Café Fleuri at 617.956.8751.
Caliterra Give your mom a taste of the West Coast for Mother’s Day. Chef Julia Brant infuses the brunch buffet at Downtown’s Caliterra with both Californian and Mediterranean flavors. Brunch, which costs $38 per person, will be served from 11:30am until 3:00pm. Just call 617.348.1234 to make reservations and you can enjoy all the eggs benedict with fresh crabmeat and lemon-chive hollandaise; orange French toast; and baked ham with a maple-honey glaze and pineapple chutney that you can pile on your plate. [ view online MENU ]
Chiara Chef-owner Steve LaCount welcomes mothers to Chiara, his Westwood restaurant, with a three-course prix fixe menu that’ll make her feel well loved (and well-fed). Reserve a table between 12:00 and 6:00pm to enjoy the prix fixe for $55 per adult and for $9 per little ones (who can order off the children’s menu). Booking are available at 781.461.8118. [ view online MENU ]
Clink Clink is celebrating Mother’s Day with a festive Sunday Brunch that will be available from 10:00am-3:00pm. Chef Joseph Margate has prepared a special menu overflowing with savory treats like lobster roll in toasted brioche with skinny fries, and fried chicken and Belgian waffle with Vermont maple syrup. Don’t forget to treat Mom to a “Make your own Bloody Mary” at the Bloody Mary Bar. Call 617.224.4004 to reserve your table. [ view online MENU ]
Craigie on Main Chef-owner Tony Maws knows how important moms are – his is an integral part of the day-to-day operations at Craigie on Main – so he put together the mother of all Mother’s Day menus for her special day. Reservations are already getting scooped up for the prix fixe brunch (from 11:00am to 3:00pm), which includes appetizer, entrée, dessert, coffee or tea and a basket of pastries for $50 per person. Children under 12 can enjoy donuts, fruit salad, eggs, pancakes, or waffles and dessert for $20 per young ‘un. For moms who’d like to sleep in or save their culinary celebration for the evening hours, Maws and his dedicated team will be serving a special $75 four-course prix fixe full of all sorts of inventive tastiness in addition to the regular a la carte offerings. Call 617.497.5511 to show mom the love at Craigie on Main.
dante Bring the whole family to dante for an elegant Italian Mother’s Day celebration. Chef Dante de Magistris will be offering a special three-course prix fixe menu so you can pamper your mom with dishes like spaghetti alla carbonara with guanciale, organic egg and Parmigiano Reggiano; or grilled lamb chops with spring pea pesto and smoked eggplant puree. The Mother’s Day meal, which will be served between 10:00am and 4:00pm, costs $55 per person. Kids can choose their dishes from an a la carte children’s menu. To plan your riverside celebration, call dante at 617.497.4200. [ view online MENU ]
Davio’s Let co-chefs Stephen Brown and Eric Swartz give your Mother’s Day meal an Italian twist at Davio’s. The twosome, with a little assistance from pastry chef Tom Ponticelli, will be offering their regular menu and rolling out a handful of brunch specials from 11:30am to 3:00pm so you can pamper mom all day long. Call 617.357.4810 for reservations. [ view online MENU ]
Davio’s Foxborough Maybe your mom is a football fan – or maybe she just really likes Northern Italian cuisine. Either way, she’ll be happy at Davio’s Foxborough where, from 12:00-8:00pm, chef Paul King will be serving his regular a la carte dinner menu (enhanced by few celebratory specials designed for Mother’s Day diners). For more information or to book a table, call 508.339.4810. [ view online MENU ]
The Fireplace Pamper your mom at The Fireplace – chef-owner Jim Solomon rolls out the culinary red carpet this Mother’s Day, serving a seasonal brunch from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Reserve a spot at his elegant Washington Square eatery – brunch costs $35 for adults and $15 for children. Book your table by calling at 617.975.1900. [ view online MENU ]
Grafton Street Join Chef Scott Robertson as he celebrates Mother’s Day by creating a slew of specials to add to the menu at Grafton Street. Make reservations anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm to treat mom to dishes like Maine crab stuffed sole with roasted fingerling potatoes, spinach, and lobster hollandaise. Call 617.497.0400. [ view online MENU ]
Harvest Chef Mary Dumont does not mess around when it comes to Mother’s Day. From the Harvest kitchen in the heart of Harvard Square, she’ll be serving an elaborate three-course brunch menu designed with the gourmand mom in mind. Head to Harvest anytime between 10:30am and 8:00pm to pamper your mom with dishes like spring asparagus salad with housemade ricotta, Thai basil and Epic Roots mache; or Maine lobster omelette with sugar snap peas, tarragon, herb goat cheese and mixed green salad. The prix fixe costs $60 per person ($75 with a half glass pairing or $85 with a full glass pairing. Call Harvest at 617.868.2255 to book your table. [ view online MENU ]
Hamersley’s Treat your mom to brunch or dinner at Hamersley’s this Mother’s Day. Chef-owner Gordon Hamersley will be serving a special brunch prix fixe (from 11:00am-2:00pm) for $35 adults and $15 for children. In the evening they’ll be serving their regular dinner menu (from 5:30-9:30pm) so you can find something that suits your culinary mood and your schedule – and Mom’s too. There’s something for everyone, including the little ones so bring the whole family in to pay tribute to mom on her special day. Call 617.423.2700 to reserve a table. [ view online MENU ]
L’Espalier Brunch the day away in the lap of luxury at L’Espalier– chefs Frank McClelland and James Hackney will be whipping up a tasty assortment of dishes to please every palate. Available from 11:30am to 3:00pm, the midday meal costs $75 per person and $35 for children under 12. They’ll also be serving their regular dinner menu from 5:30 to 10:30pm if you, or more importantly – your mother, would prefer to dine later in the evening. For reservations, call 617.262.3023.
Lineage Pay tribute to your forefathers and foremothers at Lineage this Mother’s Day. Chef Jeremy Sewall will be serving an a la carte brunch and dinner menus from 10:00am-2:00pm and 5:00-10:00pm respectively. Book a table by calling 617.232.0065.
Masa Spend Mother’s Day strolling through the South End’s swanky boutiques and brunching on some of the city’s best Southwestern fare at Masa. Chef-owner Philip Aviles will be offering a whole brunch menu’s worth of suitably spicy dishes including Santa Fe Style eggs benedict atop southwestern biscuits with avocado, green chile hollandaise and southwest home fries; and Masa style bbq mac & cheese with smoked gouda, roasted peppers, chorizo, onions and garlic. To book a table, anytime between 10:00am and 3:00pm, call 617.338.8884.
Masa Woburn Stick to the ‘burbs and still give your mom the Southwestern style celebration she wants for her big day. Chef-owner Philip Aviles will be serving hid regular Sunday offerings from 9:30am until 2:30pm so you can add a little spice (and maybe even a margarita or two) to your usual Mother’s Day ritual. For reservations, call Masa Woburn at 781.938.8886.
Masona Grill If the mom in your life likes to spice things up a little, get over to Masona Grill, the cozy little restaurant in the heart of West Roxbury. Chef Manuel Sifnugel infuses his Mediterranean a la carte brunch menu, which will be available from 11:00am until 4:00pm, with flavors and a little heat from his native Peru. Courses include two poached eggs with toasted cornbread, avocado puree and hollandaise; and shrimp ceviche with orange aji sauce, red peppers, cilantro, red onions and lime. Call 617.323.3331. [ view online MENU ]
Meritage Indulge Mom with a delicious meal and a dazzling waterfront view from a table at Meritage. Chef Daniel Bruce will be serving an elaborate brunch from 10:30am to 2:00pm so moms can sit back, relax and look out over the harbor and sip their complimentary glass of champagne while someone else does the cooking and cleans up afterwards. Brunch costs $60 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under. Children under three are complimentary. To make a reservation, call 617.439.3995.
The Metropolitan Club Treat Mom to a special brunch or dinner at The Metropolitan Club this Mother’s Day. Chef Todd Winer will be serving tasty specials in addition to his regular brunch and dinner menus. You can book a table for brunch between 11:30am and 2:30pm or make reservations for dinner anytime between 5:00 and 9:00pm. Call 617.731.0600 to book your table. [ view online MENU ]
OM Restaurant | Lounge Reserve a seat at OM Restaurant | Lounge this Mother’s Day – perhaps on the patio, where there’ll be a live mariachi band – to enjoy an a la carte menu of house specialties from chef Michael Madden. He and his team will be cooking up dishes like peach pancake with caramelized peaches, candied ginger, cinnamon and honey butter; and Wolfe’s Neck steak egg and cheese on sourdough with an over-easy egg, avocado aioli, tomato confit and pepper jack cheese. OM is accepting reservations – just call 617.576.2800. [ view online MENU ]
Pigalle From 12:00-3:00pm on Mother’s Day, chef-owner Marc Orfaly will be serving a three-course prix fixe brunch accompanied by live music. They’ll also be open for dinner, serving their regular dinner menu from 5:00-9:30pm so you can celebrate with whichever meal your mom prefers. Call Pigalle at 617.423.4944.
Regal Beagle Celebrate this Mother’s Day by taking the leading lady in your life to the Regal Beagle, where Chef Laura Henry-Zoubir will make sure Mom leaves with a big smile on her face. Special menu items will be available in addition to both their brunch (11:00am-3:00pm) and dinner (5:00-11:00pm) menus. Make reservations for brunch if you’re in the mood for eggs Benedict with crab cakes, grilled asparagus and lemon-chive hollandaise. Or if pan roasted sole stuffed with crab and grilled spring ramps is more the order of the day, book a table during dinner. Call 617.739.5151 to reserve your spot. [ view online MENU ]
Rialto A mother herself, chef-owner Jody Adams knows what moms want on Mother’s Day: a delicious meal with family and friends minus the cooking and cleaning. Bring your mom to Rialto anytime between 11:00am and 2:00pm and she’ll get just that. The three-course prix fixe brunch, designed with Mom in mind, costs $65 for adults and $25 for children so the little ones don’t have to be left out. Reservations are available at 617.661.5050. [ view online MENU ]
Rowes Wharf Sea Grille Celebrate your mom with one of our most civilized traditions – afternoon tea. The Rowes Wharf Sea Grille welcomes diners to join them on either Saturday, May 8th or Sunday, May 9th for seasonal pastries and finger sandwiches from chef Daniel Bruce and pastry chef Bill Romiza. There’ll be a harpist, spectacular harbor views and more types of tea than you (and your mom) could possibly try in an afternoon. If tea’s not your thing indulge in a refreshing glass of Piper Heidsieck champagne and strawberries with Devonshire cream. Moms will receive a Winston’s designed potted plant and the little ones will get to do some flower pot decorating. Tea costs $50 for adults and $25 for children. To make sure they have some tea brewing and some champagne chilling just for you, call 617.856.7744. [ view online MENU ]
Rustic Kitchen Give your Mother’s Day celebration an Italian twist at Rustic Kitchen. They’ll be serving their regular menu all day so you can enjoy any of your favorites. If you’d like to switch things up a little order from chef Tom Holloway’s a la carte holiday specials, which cover all the bases with dishes like Belgian waffle berry compote, warm Vermont maple syrup and whipped cream; or baked stuffed local lobster tails with crispy potato cake, sautéed spinach and limoncello butter sauce. Call the Park Square location or the Hingham location directly for reservations. [ view online MENU ]
Sandrine’s Chef Raymond Ost is cooking up an Alsatian inspired supper this Mother’s day at Sandrine’s. Bring Mom over to Harvard Square and treat her to tasty dishes from either the a la carte menu or the evening’s three-course prix fixe, available for $47 per person. Supper will be available from 12:00 to 8:00pm. To make a reservation, call 617.497.5300. [ view online MENU ]
Sel de la Terre Back Bay Give your Mother’s Day celebration a Provencal make-over at Sel de la Terre Back Bay where chef de cuisine Louis DiBiccari will be serving an a la carte menu made with moms in mind. Available between 10:00am and 4:00pm, the menu includes indulgent treats like truffled mushroom quiche, caramelized onions and Comté; and porchetta with haricot verts and pommes Robuchon. Call 617.266.8800 for reservations. [ view online MENU ]
Sel de la Terre Long Wharf Raise a glass in mom’s honor at Sel de la Terre Long Wharf. Chef Benjamin Knack will be serving a whole a la carte menu’s worth of French deliciousness. He covers the breakfast bases with plates of French toast and fried eggs while lunch gets the attention it deserves with dishes like Maine crab cakes and roasted lamb. Reservations are available any time between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Call 617.720.1300. [ view online MENU ]
Sel de la Terre Natick If Mom would prefer steering clear of the city – or maybe she’d be up for a Sunday drive – celebrate at Sel de la Terre Natick. From 10:00am until 4:00pm, chef Daniel Bojorquez will be serving a decadent a la carte menu full of Provencal-inspired goodies like duck hash with fried eggs and potatoes; and eggs Florentine over cornbread and paprika potato hash. Call 508.650.1800 for reservations. [ view online MENU ]
Sherborn Inn Show your mom how much you appreciate everything she’s done for you with brunch at the Sherborn Inn. Chef Paul Walsh has created a four-course menu, which includes a whole dessert buffet from pastry chef Milissa Laurence. The duo has also created a menu for the young ‘uns too. Reservations are available between 11:30am and 6:00pm but no matter what time you book your table, your meal will start out complimentary mimosa for Mom and lovely family photo. Brunch costs $48.00 per person. Call 508.655.9521 for details and reservations.
Stanhope Grille Stanhope Grille is toasting the leading lady in everyone’s life with a lavish 12-station Champagne Brunch meticulously created by Executive Chef Raymond Southern. Each Mom will receive a rose, complimentary champagne and Mimosas, a $10 lunch gift certificate, and $20 dinner gift certificate (valid toward their next visit). This all inclusive buffet, which costs $60 per person, is available from 11:30am until 3:00pm. To reserve your spot, call 617.266.7200. [ view online MENU ]
Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro Mother’s Day in Foxborough gets a gourmet twist from the Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro team. From 12:00 to 10:00pm chef Mathew Maue will be serving a three-course menu for $35 per person. If you or your mom would enjoy a glass of wine or two with your meal, there’s an optional wine pairing for an additional $15 per person. They’ve also got a three-course menu for the little ones for just $15. Call 508.203.9463 for reservations. [ view online MENU ]
Temple Bar A special mom deserves a special meal. Head over to Temple Bar this Mother’s Day, where a thought becomes a reality. Chef Michael Scelfo will be sprucing up his regular Sunday offerings with specials like grilled rare tuna sandwich on toasted brioche with roasted tomatoes, frisée, and ramp aioli. To reserve, call 617.547.5055. Tables are available between 10:30am and 4:00pm. [ view online MENU ]
Tomasso Trattoria Head out to Southborough this Mother’s Day and indulge Mom in some impeccable Italian cuisine at Tomasso Trattoria. Chef Justin Melnick will be featuring his regular brunch menu enhanced with some mom-friendly specials. Brunch will be available from 11:30am to 4:00pm. To make a reservation, call 508.481.8484. [ view online MENU ]
Top of the Hub Show your mom just how much you appreciate all she’s done for you by pairing a spectacular meal with some breathtaking views from the Top of the Hub’s 52nd floor dining room. She can enjoy chef Mark Porcaro’s delicious fare while listening to live jazz and taking in some of the city’s best views – from the skyline to the statehouse, from Fenway to the Charles. The special menus, both of which cost $67 for adults and $29 for children under 12, are available from 10:00am to 2:30pm for brunch and 3:30 to 9:00pm for dinner. Reservations are required so call 617.536.1775 to make yours. [ view online MENU ]
Tryst Treat your mom to a lovely Mother’s Day meal at Tryst. Chef-owner Paul Turano will be serving both brunch (10:00am-2:30pm) and dinner (4:30-9:00pm) at his Arlington eatery so you can pick whichever meal suits your (and your mom’s) schedule. Call 781.641.2227 to book your table.
Turner Fisheries For all your Mother’s Day dining needs – turn to the team at Turner Fisheries. From 11:00am to 3:00pm, chefs Chris Masco and Armand Toutaint will be serving a buffet that will make the mom in your life feel all kinds of pampered. The Mother’s Day brunch is available for $55 per person, which includes the hot and cold buffet, chef’s carving station, New England Seafood Harvest station, and dessert buffet. Children ages 4-12 are $16 and children under 4 eat free. To make a reservation, call Turner Fisheries at 617.424.7425. [ view online MENU ]
UpStairs on the Square Treat your mom to something special at UpStairs on the Square. In the Soiree Dining Room, executive chef Steven Brand will be preparing a lovely brunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm while chef Susan Regis follows suit in the Monday Club Bar. Brunch costs $50 for adults and $25 for children under the age of 12. If you’d prefer to wine and dine mom, chef Brand will also be whipping up a special prix fixe dinner for $65 in the Soiree Dining Room from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Of course, the regular a la carte menu will be available in the Monday Club Bar for those who prefer something a bit more low-key. Any way you choose to celebrate, Mom is going to feel pretty special. Call 617.864.1933 for reservations. [ view online MENU ]
Spend the day just a stone’s throw from the waterfront at 606 Congress. Chef Gregory Griffie offers diners the choice between breakfast (7:00-11:00am) and brunch (11:30am-3:00pm) so you can get up early or sleep in depending on Mom’s schedule. Breakfast costs $21, while brunch costs $45. Call 606 at 617.476.5606 for more information and reservations.
Alta Strada opens its doors from 11:00am until 8:00pm on so you can treat your mom to either brunch or dinner from chef Michael Schlow’s stylish Italian menu. Guests who dine on the early side (i.e. before 2:30pm) can enjoy the regular brunch menu or choose from specials like slow roasted prosciutto cotto and poached eggs with hollandaise; or lobster and asparagus frittata with arugula and lemon. Guests who make reservations later in the day (i.e. after 2:30pm) will get to choose among dishes from the regular menu and springy seasonal specials like cavatelli with spring peas, prosciutto cotto and pecorino; and local lobster with semolina gnocchi, ramps and fava beans. To book a table, call Alta Strada at 781.237.6100.
Enjoy Mother’s Day at Amelia’s Trattoria – and put your celebration in the hands of a chef who knows how to pay tribute to his mom (the restaurant is named after chef-owner Delio Susi’s mother). He’s added a handful of mom-inspired specials to his offerings so call 617.868.7600 to reserve a table between 11:00am and 5:00pm.
Chef Rachel Klein, a mother herself, celebrates Mother’s Day with an elaborate brunch buffet at Aura. Book a table any time between 10:30am and 3:00pm to enjoy the fruits of her labor. Call 617.385.4300 to book your table.
Chef Jason Bond treats moms to a special Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 9th. The $38 prix fixe, available from 10:00am-4:00pm will feature choices including poached eggs over house-cured salmon and toasted brioche. Space is limited. Call Beacon Hill Bistro at 617.723.7575.
If you’re looking for a place to take your too-cool-for-school mom for Mother’s Day, try The Beehive. There’ll be great live performances from local musicians, craft cocktails and of course, a wonderful menu from chef Rebecca Newell. Make a reservation between 10:00am and 4:00pm if you’d like a side of sultry jazz with your brunch – Lydia Harrell takes the stage from 10:00am-1:00pm followed by Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson from 1:00-4:00pm. In the evening, Newell’s a la carte dinner menu will be complemented by the soulful sounds of Cece Kim from 5:00PM-8:00PM followed by some of Boston’s best soul performers who’ll play until the wee hours. Reservations are recommended. Call 617.423.0069.
Bring your mom to Bistro 44 for any of three seatings (11:30am, 12:00pm and 12:30pm) and you and the whole family can enjoy a delicious meal from chef Jayson Demarco as well as live entertainment. You can even commemorate the occasion with complimentary photos from a professional photographer. Brunch costs $36.00 for adults and $15.95 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 are free. For Reservations, call 781.276.7565.
Enjoy a stroll through the Public Garden and then pop over to Bistro du Midi to treat your mom a Provencal feast. From 11:00am until 3:00pm, chef Robert Sisca will be serving a special three-course brunch menu full of French deliciousness – nicoise salad, goat cheese quiche, eggs benedict and the like. During dinner hours (5:00-10:00pm) Sisca will ber serving his regular dinner menu and adding a few specials in Mom’s honor. Call 617.426.7878 to book your table.
Book a table at Blue Ginger to give your Mother’s Day celebration a little east-meets-west twist. Chef-owner Ming Tsai and his chef de cuisine Jonathan Taylor are going all out with an a la carte brunch menu that incorporates Tsai’s signature touches in dishes like sake-miso marinated Alaskan butterfish. Reservations for brunch are available anytime between 11:30am and 3:00pm, and Blue Ginger will be serving their regular dinner menu from 5:00-9:00pm. Call 781.283.5790 to reserve a table.
The Blue Room’s brunch is pretty spectacular to begin with – but they make it even better for Mother’s Day. Chef Jorge Lopes keeps everyone’s favorites on hand – expect appearances from buttermilk pancakes, beef brisket, grilled salmon, corn grits, apple tarts, and coconut macaroons – but keep an eye out for some new additions on the infamously eclectic list, which pulls from a wide variety of cultures and culinary traditions. Brunch, available from 10:00am-2:00pm, costs $35 per person. Call 617.494.9034 to reserve your spot at any of five seatings.
Bring Mom to BOKX 109 American Prime for Mother’s Day and let chef Evan Percoco pamper your mom with an overflowing buffet full of breakfast and lunch treats. Between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm, diners can pile their plates with salads, fresh seafood, cured meats and cheeses, soups, and tasty treats like passion fruit-infused loin of Kurobuta pork; wood-grilled swordfish; or red wine-braised beef short ribs. Brunch costs $45 per adult and $15 per child under the age of 12. Reservations are there for the taking at 617.454.3399.
Like any good Italian boy, chef Francesco Martini loves his mama. He pays tribute on Mother’s Day by adding a la carte specials to both the brunch and dinner menus at Buona Vita. Look for creative takes on traditional Italian dishes. Call 781.641.4734 for reservations and maybe a sneak preview of some of the specials.
Mom deserves the very best – so this Mother’s Day, take her to The Butcher Shop and treat her to a special brunch. Chef Robert Grant’s menu is overflowing with meaty treats like lamb leg tartine; and rabbit niçoise salad with eggs, radishes, and olives which can be enjoyed anytime from 11:00am to 3:30pm. This year The Butcher Shop is accepting reservations so you can sure they have a table with your name on it. Call 617.423.4800 to saveyours.
If your mom is a fan of French fare, book a table at Brasserie Jo. Chef Nicholas Calias’s regular menu features all her favorites – and he’ll be adding a few specials in honor of the holiday. Call 617.425.3240 for reservations. 
Celebrate this Mother’s Day with a delectable brunch at Bravo, located in the Museum of Fine Arts. The three-course prix fixe costing $38 per person will be available from 11:30am to 3:00pm so you and your mom can enjoy sweet and savory dishes surrounded by masterpieces. Reservations are highly recommended. To book yours, call 617.369.3474.
Bring everyone to the Bristol Lounge for a perfect Mother’s Day brunch. Make reservations anytime between 9:00am and 2:30pm to enjoy a full buffet from executive chef Brooke Vosika and pastry chef Tim Fonseca. Brunch costs $68 per adult or $34 per child. Save your spot by calling 617.351.2053.
If your mom is a music lover, then Café Fleuri’s Sunday Jazz Brunch will be right up her alley. Book a table to enjoy chef Mark Sapienza’s enhanced buffet complete with traditional breakfast items, seafood station, carving station, special children’s buffet table and signature desserts from pastry chef Jed Hackney. No need to worry about keeping the kids entertained – they’ll have face painters, caricaturists, and a balloon artist on hand to keep ‘em busy. Brunch costs $84 per person (a price which includes one mimosa or non-alcoholic beverage per person), $40 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for kids under 4 years old. To make reservations between 10:30am and 3:30pm, call Café Fleuri at 617.956.8751.
Give your mom a taste of the West Coast for Mother’s Day. Chef Julia Brant infuses the brunch buffet at Downtown’s Caliterra with both Californian and Mediterranean flavors. Brunch, which costs $38 per person, will be served from 11:30am until 3:00pm. Just call 617.348.1234 to make reservations and you can enjoy all the eggs benedict with fresh crabmeat and lemon-chive hollandaise; orange French toast; and baked ham with a maple-honey glaze and pineapple chutney that you can pile on your plate.
Chef-owner Steve LaCount welcomes mothers to Chiara, his Westwood restaurant, with a three-course prix fixe menu that’ll make her feel well loved (and well-fed). Reserve a table between 12:00 and 6:00pm to enjoy the prix fixe for $55 per adult and for $9 per little ones (who can order off the children’s menu). Booking are available at 781.461.8118.
Clink is celebrating Mother’s Day with a festive Sunday Brunch that will be available from 10:00am-3:00pm. Chef Joseph Margate has prepared a special menu overflowing with savory treats like lobster roll in toasted brioche with skinny fries, and fried chicken and Belgian waffle with Vermont maple syrup. Don’t forget to treat Mom to a “Make your own Bloody Mary” at the Bloody Mary Bar. Call 617.224.4004 to reserve your table.
Chef-owner Tony Maws knows how important moms are – his is an integral part of the day-to-day operations at Craigie on Main – so he put together the mother of all Mother’s Day menus for her special day. Reservations are already getting scooped up for the prix fixe brunch (from 11:00am to 3:00pm), which includes appetizer, entrée, dessert, coffee or tea and a basket of pastries for $50 per person. Children under 12 can enjoy donuts, fruit salad, eggs, pancakes, or waffles and dessert for $20 per young ‘un. For moms who’d like to sleep in or save their culinary celebration for the evening hours, Maws and his dedicated team will be serving a special $75 four-course prix fixe full of all sorts of inventive tastiness in addition to the regular a la carte offerings. Call 617.497.5511 to show mom the love at Craigie on Main.
Bring the whole family to dante for an elegant Italian Mother’s Day celebration. Chef Dante de Magistris will be offering a special three-course prix fixe menu so you can pamper your mom with dishes like spaghetti alla carbonara with guanciale, organic egg and Parmigiano Reggiano; or grilled lamb chops with spring pea pesto and smoked eggplant puree. The Mother’s Day meal, which will be served between 10:00am and 4:00pm, costs $55 per person. Kids can choose their dishes from an a la carte children’s menu. To plan your riverside celebration, call dante at 617.497.4200.
Let co-chefs Stephen Brown and Eric Swartz give your Mother’s Day meal an Italian twist at Davio’s. The twosome, with a little assistance from pastry chef Tom Ponticelli, will be offering their regular menu and rolling out a handful of brunch specials from 11:30am to 3:00pm so you can pamper mom all day long. Call 617.357.4810 for reservations.
Pamper your mom at The Fireplace – chef-owner Jim Solomon rolls out the culinary red carpet this Mother’s Day, serving a seasonal brunch from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Reserve a spot at his elegant Washington Square eatery – brunch costs $35 for adults and $15 for children. Book your table by calling at 617.975.1900.
Join Chef Scott Robertson as he celebrates Mother’s Day by creating a slew of specials to add to the menu at Grafton Street. Make reservations anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm to treat mom to dishes like Maine crab stuffed sole with roasted fingerling potatoes, spinach, and lobster hollandaise. Call 617.497.0400.
Chef Mary Dumont does not mess around when it comes to Mother’s Day. From the Harvest kitchen in the heart of Harvard Square, she’ll be serving an elaborate three-course brunch menu designed with the gourmand mom in mind. Head to Harvest anytime between 10:30am and 8:00pm to pamper your mom with dishes like spring asparagus salad with housemade ricotta, Thai basil and Epic Roots mache; or Maine lobster omelette with sugar snap peas, tarragon, herb goat cheese and mixed green salad. The prix fixe costs $60 per person ($75 with a half glass pairing or $85 with a full glass pairing. Call Harvest at 617.868.2255 to book your table.
Treat your mom to brunch or dinner at Hamersley’s this Mother’s Day. Chef-owner Gordon Hamersley will be serving a special brunch prix fixe (from 11:00am-2:00pm) for $35 adults and $15 for children. In the evening they’ll be serving their regular dinner menu (from 5:30-9:30pm) so you can find something that suits your culinary mood and your schedule – and Mom’s too. There’s something for everyone, including the little ones so bring the whole family in to pay tribute to mom on her special day. Call 617.423.2700 to reserve a table.
Brunch the day away in the lap of luxury at L’Espalier – chefs Frank McClelland and James Hackney will be whipping up a tasty assortment of dishes to please every palate. Available from 11:30am to 3:00pm, the midday meal costs $75 per person and $35 for children under 12. They’ll also be serving their regular dinner menu from 5:30 to 10:30pm if you, or more importantly – your mother, would prefer to dine later in the evening. For reservations, call 617.262.3023.
Pay tribute to your forefathers and foremothers at Lineage this Mother’s Day. Chef Jeremy Sewall will be serving an a la carte brunch and dinner menus from 10:00am-2:00pm and 5:00-10:00pm respectively. Book a table by calling 617.232.0065. 
Spend Mother’s Day strolling through the South End’s swanky boutiques and brunching on some of the city’s best Southwestern fare at Masa. Chef-owner Philip Aviles will be offering a whole brunch menu’s worth of suitably spicy dishes including Santa Fe Style eggs benedict atop southwestern biscuits with avocado, green chile hollandaise and southwest home fries; and Masa style bbq mac & cheese with smoked gouda, roasted peppers, chorizo, onions and garlic. To book a table, anytime between 10:00am and 3:00pm, call 617.338.8884.
Stick to the ‘burbs and still give your mom the Southwestern style celebration she wants for her big day. Chef-owner Philip Aviles will be serving hid regular Sunday offerings from 9:30am until 2:30pm so you can add a little spice (and maybe even a margarita or two) to your usual Mother’s Day ritual. For reservations, call Masa Woburn at 781.938.8886.
If the mom in your life likes to spice things up a little, get over to Masona Grill, the cozy little restaurant in the heart of West Roxbury. Chef Manuel Sifnugel infuses his Mediterranean a la carte brunch menu, which will be available from 11:00am until 4:00pm, with flavors and a little heat from his native Peru. Courses include two poached eggs with toasted cornbread, avocado puree and hollandaise; and shrimp ceviche with orange aji sauce, red peppers, cilantro, red onions and lime. Call 617.323.3331.
Indulge Mom with a delicious meal and a dazzling waterfront view from a table at Meritage. Chef Daniel Bruce will be serving an elaborate brunch from 10:30am to 2:00pm so moms can sit back, relax and look out over the harbor and sip their complimentary glass of champagne while someone else does the cooking and cleans up afterwards. Brunch costs $60 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under. Children under three are complimentary. To make a reservation, call 617.439.3995.
Treat Mom to a special brunch or dinner at The Metropolitan Club this Mother’s Day. Chef Todd Winer will be serving tasty specials in addition to his regular brunch and dinner menus. You can book a table for brunch between 11:30am and 2:30pm or make reservations for dinner anytime between 5:00 and 9:00pm. Call 617.731.0600 to book your table. 
Reserve a seat at OM Restaurant | Lounge this Mother’s Day – perhaps on the patio, where there’ll be a live mariachi band – to enjoy an a la carte menu of house specialties from chef Michael Madden. He and his team will be cooking up dishes like peach pancake with caramelized peaches, candied ginger, cinnamon and honey butter; and Wolfe’s Neck steak egg and cheese on sourdough with an over-easy egg, avocado aioli, tomato confit and pepper jack cheese. OM is accepting reservations – just call 617.576.2800.
From 12:00-3:00pm on Mother’s Day, chef-owner Marc Orfaly will be serving a three-course prix fixe brunch accompanied by live music. They’ll also be open for dinner, serving their regular dinner menu from 5:00-9:30pm so you can celebrate with whichever meal your mom prefers. Call Pigalle at 617.423.4944.
Celebrate this Mother’s Day by taking the leading lady in your life to the Regal Beagle, where Chef Laura Henry-Zoubir will make sure Mom leaves with a big smile on her face. Special menu items will be available in addition to both their brunch (11:00am-3:00pm) and dinner (5:00-11:00pm) menus. Make reservations for brunch if you’re in the mood for eggs Benedict with crab cakes, grilled asparagus and lemon-chive hollandaise. Or if pan roasted sole stuffed with crab and grilled spring ramps is more the order of the day, book a table during dinner. Call 617.739.5151 to reserve your spot. 
A mother herself, chef-owner Jody Adams knows what moms want on Mother’s Day: a delicious meal with family and friends minus the cooking and cleaning. Bring your mom to Rialto anytime between 11:00am and 2:00pm and she’ll get just that. The three-course prix fixe brunch, designed with Mom in mind, costs $65 for adults and $25 for children so the little ones don’t have to be left out. Reservations are available at 617.661.5050.
Celebrate your mom with one of our most civilized traditions – afternoon tea. The Rowes Wharf Sea Grille welcomes diners to join them on either Saturday, May 8th or Sunday, May 9th for seasonal pastries and finger sandwiches from chef Daniel Bruce and pastry chef Bill Romiza. There’ll be a harpist, spectacular harbor views and more types of tea than you (and your mom) could possibly try in an afternoon. If tea’s not your thing indulge in a refreshing glass of Piper Heidsieck champagne and strawberries with Devonshire cream. Moms will receive a Winston’s designed potted plant and the little ones will get to do some flower pot decorating. Tea costs $50 for adults and $25 for children. To make sure they have some tea brewing and some champagne chilling just for you, call 617.856.7744.
Give your Mother’s Day celebration an Italian twist at Rustic Kitchen. They’ll be serving their regular menu all day so you can enjoy any of your favorites. If you’d like to switch things up a little order from chef Tom Holloway’s a la carte holiday specials, which cover all the bases with dishes like Belgian waffle berry compote, warm Vermont maple syrup and whipped cream; or baked stuffed local lobster tails with crispy potato cake, sautéed spinach and limoncello butter sauce. Call the Park Square location or the Hingham location directly for reservations.
Chef Raymond Ost is cooking up an Alsatian inspired supper this Mother’s day at Sandrine’s. Bring Mom over to Harvard Square and treat her to tasty dishes from either the a la carte menu or the evening’s three-course prix fixe, available for $47 per person. Supper will be available from 12:00 to 8:00pm. To make a reservation, call 617.497.5300.
Give your Mother’s Day celebration a Provencal make-over at Sel de la Terre Back Bay where chef de cuisine Louis DiBiccari will be serving an a la carte menu made with moms in mind. Available between 10:00am and 4:00pm, the menu includes indulgent treats like truffled mushroom quiche, caramelized onions and Comté; and porchetta with haricot verts and pommes Robuchon. Call 617.266.8800 for reservations. 
Show your mom how much you appreciate everything she’s done for you with brunch at the Sherborn Inn. Chef Paul Walsh has created a four-course menu, which includes a whole dessert buffet from pastry chef Milissa Laurence. The duo has also created a menu for the young ‘uns too. Reservations are available between 11:30am and 6:00pm but no matter what time you book your table, your meal will start out complimentary mimosa for Mom and lovely family photo. Brunch costs $48.00 per person. Call 508.655.9521 for details and reservations.
Stanhope Grille is toasting the leading lady in everyone’s life with a lavish 12-station Champagne Brunch meticulously created by Executive Chef Raymond Southern. Each Mom will receive a rose, complimentary champagne and Mimosas, a $10 lunch gift certificate, and $20 dinner gift certificate (valid toward their next visit). This all inclusive buffet, which costs $60 per person, is available from 11:30am until 3:00pm. To reserve your spot, call 617.266.7200.
Mother’s Day in Foxborough gets a gourmet twist from the Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro team. From 12:00 to 10:00pm chef Mathew Maue will be serving a three-course menu for $35 per person. If you or your mom would enjoy a glass of wine or two with your meal, there’s an optional wine pairing for an additional $15 per person. They’ve also got a three-course menu for the little ones for just $15. Call 508.203.9463 for reservations.
A special mom deserves a special meal. Head over to Temple Bar this Mother’s Day, where a thought becomes a reality. Chef Michael Scelfo will be sprucing up his regular Sunday offerings with specials like grilled rare tuna sandwich on toasted brioche with roasted tomatoes, frisée, and ramp aioli. To reserve, call 617.547.5055. Tables are available between 10:30am and 4:00pm.
Head out to Southborough this Mother’s Day and indulge Mom in some impeccable Italian cuisine at Tomasso Trattoria. Chef Justin Melnick will be featuring his regular brunch menu enhanced with some mom-friendly specials. Brunch will be available from 11:30am to 4:00pm. To make a reservation, call 508.481.8484.
Show your mom just how much you appreciate all she’s done for you by pairing a spectacular meal with some breathtaking views from the Top of the Hub’s 52nd floor dining room. She can enjoy chef Mark Porcaro’s delicious fare while listening to live jazz and taking in some of the city’s best views – from the skyline to the statehouse, from Fenway to the Charles. The special menus, both of which cost $67 for adults and $29 for children under 12, are available from 10:00am to 2:30pm for brunch and 3:30 to 9:00pm for dinner. Reservations are required so call 617.536.1775 to make yours.
Treat your mom to a lovely Mother’s Day meal at Tryst. Chef-owner Paul Turano will be serving both brunch (10:00am-2:30pm) and dinner (4:30-9:00pm) at his Arlington eatery so you can pick whichever meal suits your (and your mom’s) schedule. Call 781.641.2227 to book your table.
For all your Mother’s Day dining needs – turn to the team at Turner Fisheries. From 11:00am to 3:00pm, chefs Chris Masco and Armand Toutaint will be serving a buffet that will make the mom in your life feel all kinds of pampered. The Mother’s Day brunch is available for $55 per person, which includes the hot and cold buffet, chef’s carving station, New England Seafood Harvest station, and dessert buffet. Children ages 4-12 are $16 and children under 4 eat free. To make a reservation, call Turner Fisheries at 617.424.7425.
Treat your mom to something special at UpStairs on the Square. In the Soiree Dining Room, executive chef Steven Brand will be preparing a lovely brunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm while chef Susan Regis follows suit in the Monday Club Bar. Brunch costs $50 for adults and $25 for children under the age of 12. If you’d prefer to wine and dine mom, chef Brand will also be whipping up a special prix fixe dinner for $65 in the Soiree Dining Room from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Of course, the regular a la carte menu will be available in the Monday Club Bar for those who prefer something a bit more low-key. Any way you choose to celebrate, Mom is going to feel pretty special. Call 617.864.1933 for reservations.
