First on the Mother's Day must-do list: Make that reservation for brunch in Brevard
If the question posed by Gandhi — “It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make his mother more beautiful?” — is true, how do you pay tribute to such a woman?
You can start by taking her out to dinner this May 12.
That will be Mother’s Day, of course, when restaurants will be filled with families out to celebrate mothers, grandmothers, aunts and others — and as always, the word to the wise is “Reserve early.”
That’s especially true for the Brevard Zoo, which will add Mother’s Day to its list of holiday brunches, this time, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Nyami Nyami Lodge.
“Ambassador animals” will visit and take part in a Mother’s Day-themed educational scavenger hunt before a brunch buffet will be served, and one drink ticket for a beer, wine or mimosa will be included for each adult guest, who also will be able to purchase additional drinks.
Vegan options are available.
Furthermore, moms will be given free admission to the zoo on their day, when accompanied by a paying child of any age.
Costs are $50 per adult, $45 per child (3 to 11 years old), with $5 for zoo members.
Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Call 321-254-9453. https://brevardzoo.org
Otherwise, not all restaurants have completed their menus, but some Brevard County restaurants that will offer specials on Mother’s Day include:
Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, 1120 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne: A special Mother’s Day brunch, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., will include carved filet mignon, shrimp, turkey, salmon, fruits, cheeses, smoked salmon, seafood station, chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, omelets, pastries, breads and muffins, among other things. Costs are $45 per adult and $17 per child. Call 321-306-3800. frigatesmelbourne.com
Indian River Preserve Golf Club, 3950 Clubhouse Drive, Mims: Brunch will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with carving, salad, hot food and dessert stations. Carving stations will feature lemon dill crusted salmon and roasted turkey and hot foods will include beef Bourguignon and chicken tetrazzini. Costs are $39 per adult and $16 per child. Call 321-385-2099. indianriverpreservegolfclub.com
Jacqueline’s Bakery & Café, 905 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne; and 6977 N. Wickham Road, Suntree: “Mimosas with Mom” will offer a mimosa with two macarons, a “crookie” and coffee from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $18. To reserve, call 321-312-6594 (downtown) or 321-622-4776. jacquelinebakery.com
Lazy Turtle Riverfront Bar & Tiki Grill, 4445 Dixie Hwy. NE, Palm Bay: Snapper Hemingway ($29.99), filet mignon ($33.99), Chicken Milano ($28.99), grilled lamb lollipops ($29.99) and surf and turf ($68.99) will be the main entrees this Mother’s Day. A variety of shellfish, other seafood dishes and desserts also will be offered. Call 321-455-5299. lazyturtleriverfront.com
Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave., Eau Gallie Arts District: A buffet will be served, with seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., with food cooked in front of customers and a blues band playing. It will include eggs and omelets, eggs Benedict station, a waffle station with fresh fruit, prime rib, an ice bar with oysters, crab legs and shrimp cocktails, a dessert station, etc. Cost is $59 per person, with a $10 deposit. Call 321-499-1400. pineapplesegad.com
Pizza Gallery & Grill, 2250 Town Center Ave., The Avenue Viera: The restaurant will bring back its all-you-can-eat Mother's Day Brunch and Diaper Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit Agape. Mom’s brunch will be free if the party brings a case of unopened diapers, and a Mother’s Day card station will be set up for children. Prices and menu to be determined. Call 321-633-0397. pizzagalleryandgrill.com
Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Ave., Cape Canaveral: Seatings for the Mother’s Day brunch buffet will take place at 11:30 a.m. and at noon, 2 and 2:30 p.m. Entrees will include New York strip steak, bacon-wrapped pork loin, chicken marsala and salmon as well as eggs and French toast. Baked goods, seafoods, charcuterie, fruits and desserts will be on grand displays and accompaniments, appetizers and salads will be available. Costs are $54 per adult and $28 per child, with 10 percent discounts for seniors and military personnel. Reservations required. Go to www.radissonresortattheport.com/mothersday2024
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Rockledge Country Club, 1591 Fiske Blvd., Rockledge: A brunch buffet will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with breakfast classics, entrees, sides, appetizers and desserts. Mimosas and cocktails will be available. Prices are $49.95 per adult and $19.95 per child. Call 321-616-6074. https://rockledgecc.com.
Slices Pizza, 3760 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne: A mimosa breakfast brunch will be served from 7 a.m. to noon with a number of options. The regular breakfast menu will be available and mimosas will cost $10 each. 321-425-6101. www.facebook.com/SlicesPizzaItalianKitchen
Tely’s Chinese Restaurant, 6450 N. Wickham Road,Suntree: The full menu will be served from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Reservations are imperative. Call 321-425-4638. telychineserestaurant.com
Tradewinds Restaurant, Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Pkwy., Viera: A brunch buffet with breakfast and lunch foods will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with bottomless mimosas available. Costs are $42.99 plus tax and gratuity per adult, $17.99 plus tax and gratuity per child and they include coffee or tea and one mimosa for adults and a soft drink for each child. Bottomless mimosas will be available. Reservations are required, must be pre-paid and may be made online only. Payment will be collected prior to the event. Call 321-504-7771. https://durangolf.com/restaurant.
Trattoria Bella, 2155 Palm Bay Road NE, Palm Bay: The regular menu plus chef’s specials to be determined will be offered from noon to 8 p.m. Call 321-768-0120. www.facebook.com/mytrattoriabella
Tuscany Grill, 6630 Colonnade Ave., The Avenue Viera: The Tuscan-style restaurant will serve dinner all day (noon to 9 p.m.) Sunday. To reserve, call 321-757-7220. tuscanygrill.net
28 North Gastropub, 2250 Town Center Ave., The Avenue Viera: “Chef and mixologist features” will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch; and from 3 to 8 p.m. for dinner, with menus and prices yet to be announced. A spa package will be given away to one mother. Call 321-241-1159. 28ngp.com
Vine & Olive, 3350 S. Washington Ave., Titusville will serve brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, with specials to be named soon. Call 321-567-5028. www.vineandolive.net.
Lyn Dowling is a freelance food and lifestyles writer based in Melbourne.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: It's all about Mom on Mother's Day: Snag a Space Coast brunch spot now
