Need help making Mother's Day plans in Pensacola? Here are 20 restaurants that can help

If you’re looking for somewhere special to dine for Mother’s Day this year, there is no shortage of restaurants in the Pensacola area to help celebrate.

Whether you have your mind set on a spot with a prime rib carving station, a seat outside or free bottomless champagne for mom - here are some brunches, lunches and dinners you're not going to want to miss. All events listed take place on Mother's Day on May 12 unless noted otherwise.

Did we miss one? If you would like to include your restaurant's Mother's Day event or specials, send an email to PNJ reporter Brittany Misencik at BMisencik@pnj.com with all of the pertinent information and we'll update the list.

BarSteak

19 S. Palafox St.

In addition to their regular menu, BarSteak will be offering a free Mother’s Day special for moms from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. of macerated strawberries with lemon whipped ricotta, fresh basil and balsamic syrup to accompany a complementary glass of champagne.

Hilton Pensacola Beach

12 Via de Luna Drive - Royal Palm Ballroom

Pensacola's Hilton is hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Adults are $75 per person plus tax, children ages 6 to 12 are $25 plus tax, and children 5 and under are free. Parties of six or more are subject to a 24% gratuity.

All mothers will receive a complimentary single flower upon arrival, a glass of champagne or mimosa, photos with mom at 360 Photobooth and live music in the foyer that will be broadcasted into the ballroom. Call 850-343-6791 to make your reservation The buffet menu includes:

• Omelet station: Customize your eggs with a variety of toppings including ham, jalapeños, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese.

• Breakfast bar: Bacon, Conecuh sausage, French toast, biscuits and gravy, frittatas and pastries.

• Charcuterie station: Assorted meats, cheeses, fruit platters, olives and featured dips from Salt - hummus, tzatziki, crazy feta − served with pita bread.

• Salads: Caesar, mixed greens and strawberry arugula salads, fruit platter and rolls.

• Chilled seafood station: Peel and eat shrimp and shrimp pasta salad.

• Vegetable station: Steamed vegetable blend, roasted red smashed potatoes, cheddar and chive mashed potatoes, spring squash au gratin, and green bean bundles.

• Bonsai sushi station: Assorted sushi and smoked tuna rolls.

• Carving station: Prime rib and honey baked ham served with au jus, citrus glaze and Dijon mustard.

• Hot entrees: Roasted airline chicken, swordfish with cioppino sauce, and crab cakes with cocktail and tartar.

• Kids station: Mini corn dogs, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders and french fries loaded with chili and cheese.

• Dessert: Banana foster action station and a variety of mini pies, cakes and desserts.

• Drink Specials: Bloody marys, wine, specialty cocktails, mocktails, and $3 mimosas.

Scenic Hills Country Club

8891 Burning Tree Road

Scenic Hills Country Club will be offering a Mother’s Day brunch open to the public, but reservations are required. The brunch will span from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at $45 per adult, $20 per child 12 and under and free for children 5 and under. Scenic Hill's member discount does apply. The restaurant can be reached at 850-476-0380. The menu includes the following:

• Continental: Artisanal cheese and charcuterie display, Scenic Salad with assorted dressings, summer pasta salad, assorted fresh melon, peel and eat shrimp with cocktail sauce, assorted pastries, muffins and fruit and granola parfait cups.

• Top of the Mornin': Local stone ground grits, andouille sausage links, breakfast potatoes with sauteed peppers and onions, applewood smoked bacon, buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, assorted mini quiche, scrambled eggs and pancakes with syrup.

• Carving Station: Rolls and cornbread muffins with butter, bourbon glazed ham carving station, slow roasted prime rib carving station with au jus and horseradish cream.

• Sides and fixins: Honey glazed carrots, balsamic glazed brussels sprouts, pan seared salmon with dill beurre blanc, garlic and chive mashed potatoes, green beans with baby heirloom tomatoes and caramelized onions, bourbon glazed sweet potato mash, five cheese and bacon baked macaroni.

• Sweet treats: Peach bread pudding with caramel glaze, key lime pie, strawberry cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies, fudge brownies and blondies.

True Grit American Bistro

6675 Pine Forest Road, Unit 12

True Grit American Bistro will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day and offering a free glass of champagne or mimosa with the purchase of a meal.

Brother Fox

415 North Alcaniz St.

Brother Fox will be offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along with a regular dinner menu starting at 5 p.m. The buffet is $60 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. Reservations are available on OpenTable. The brunch menu includes:

• Prime rib station: Herb-crusted prime rib roast, au jus and creamy horseradish sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable medley.

• Cold seafood bar: Freshly shucked oysters on the half shell, chilled jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce, smoked salmon platter with capers, red onions and lemon wedges.

• Breakfast buffet: Fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and maple sausages, eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce, Belgian waffles with assorted toppings (fresh fruits, chocolate sauce, whipped cream,) breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions, assorted freshly baked pastries and croissants and a fruit platter with seasonal selections.

• Dessert table: Assorted desserts and freshly baked cookies (chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, double chocolate.)

Agapi Bistro + Garden

555 Scenic Highway

Agapi will be offering a special Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with seating available in the bistro, front patio and garden. Reservations are required by phone at 850-813-5683. If the call is outside of business hours, leave a message and the restaurant will call back to confirm a time. A special menu will be available with items priced a la carte. The Agapi Mother’s Day menu is as follows:

• Appetizers: Baked brie, spanakopita skillet, Mediterranean trio, oysters, chargrilled octopus and house breads.

• Mains: Bayou crab benedict, lobster benedict, The Benny Sampler, galette, Grouper Margarita, Gulf Scamp Cervantes, Southern Chicken Saltimbocca, kafta, Herb and Lemon Marinade Lamb Chops, chargrilled CAB filet and a kids brunch menu for those 12 and under.

• Desserts: Chocuterie board, baklava cheesecake, crème brulee flight and lime cake.

The Craft Bar

4970 Bayou Blvd.

The Craft Bar will be hosting a special Mother’s Day Brunch with their regular brunch menu in addition to three Mother’s Day specials. Reservations are accepted and can be made by calling the restaurant at 850-332-5596. Mother’s Day specials include:

• Smoked Salmon and Fried Green Tomato Benni: English muffin, cold smoked salmon, poached eggs, Oscar sauce and brunch potatoes.

• Grilled Grouper Oscar: Charbroiled Gulf grouper over brunch potatoes, green beans and Oscar sauce.

• Quiche caprese: Light and fluffy egg pie with fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes and fresh basil with balsamic drizzle and brunch potatoes.

86 Forks Bar + Table

11 Palafox Place, Suite B

86 Forks will be hosting a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with unique specials featuring twists on brunch classics. The full menu will also be available. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online at www.86forks.com/mothersday or by calling us at (850) 607-7336. Brunch specials include:

• Gochujang Fried Chicken French Toast Sandwich: French toast, gochujang fried chicken, syrup and powdered sugar.

• Mango Tamarind Beef Skewers: Marinated beef and mango tamarind sauce

• Asian Hashbrown Bowl: Asian style hash browns, chili oil eggs and siracha aioli.

• Chinese Donuts: Cruller type with strawberry drizzle.

Maker’s Café & Espresso Bar

422 S. Palafox St.

Maker’s Café & Espresso Bar has crafted a special Mother’s Day Gift Bundle that includes the essentials: a bouquet of flowers and a bottled honey latte with choice of milk. Lattes can be enjoyed for up to four days. Each bundle is $35 and can be customized with a $15 or $25 Maker’s gift card. Pick-up for the bundles is 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 11.

The Grand Marlin

400 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

The Grand Marlin will be offering a Mother’s Day Brunch feature from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a dinner feature from 4-9 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Specials include:

• Lobster quiche: Maine lobster, asparagus, roasted corn, tomatoes, spinach, herb beurre blanc and mixed field greens.

• Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass: Goat cheese polenta cake, grilled zucchini, caramelized shallot and caper relish, lemon butter and basil oil.

George Bistro + Bar

6205 N. Ninth Ave.

George Bistro will be open regular hours on Mother's Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch and 4:30-9 p.m. for dinner. If you're looking for a more laid-back experience, try opting in for Saturday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Fish House

600 S. Barracks St.

The Fish House will be serving Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with dinner service beginning at 3 p.m. In addition to the standard menus will be two features crafted by Chef Jason Hughes.

• Lobster quiche: Lobster quiche featuring Maine lobster, Gruyère and brie cheeses, caramelized shallots, exotic mushrooms, garlic confit, fresh basil and silky eggs baked in a flaky hand-made crust, served with a mixed greens salad with herb-balsamic vinaigrette.

• Herb-crusted salmon: Herb-crusted salmon with roasted Scottish salmon filet, served over rustic white cheddar mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, baby carrots and finished with a truffled honey-Dijon glaze.

For more information call 850-470-0003 or visit us online, www.fishhousepensacola.com.

Atlas Oyster House

600 S. Barracks St.

Atlas Oyster House will be offering brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day. In addition to the standard brunch menu, there will be two specials.

• Truffle fries: Crispy truffle fries tossed with pecorino Romano cheese and white truffle oil, topped with black garlic aioli.

• Lobster quiche: Lobster quiche featuring Maine lobster, Gruyère and brie cheese, caramelized shallots, exotic mushrooms, garlic confit, fresh basil, and silky eggs baked in a flaky hand-made crust, served with a mixed greens salad with herb-balsamic vinaigrette.

For more information, please call (850) 470-0003 or visit us online, www.atlasoysterhouse.com.

Jackson’s Steakhouse

400 S. Palafox St.

Jackson’s will be serving lunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner service starting at 5 p.m. In addition to the regular menus, chef Irv Miller has created special Mother’s Day features.

• Eggs benedict: Eggs benedict, toasted English muffin, Bill-E’s small batch bacon, two soft poached eggs, hollandaise sauce.

• Wild mushroom quiche: Local wild mushroom quiche with spinach, caramelized onion, Gruyere, savory custard baked in deep dish pie crust, greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

• Red snapper: Sautéed red snapper filet, lemon butter sauce, capers, chives, simmered yellow squash, zucchini, caramelized onions and sugar snap peas.

Five Sisters Blues Café

421 W. Belmont St.

Five Sisters will be offering their traditional Sunday Jazz Brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with traditional items along with a few specials from chef Josh Rich. Specials include:

• Fried green beans: Fried in fried green tomato breading, topped with Parmesan cheese and served with jalapeno ranch sauce.

• Grilled salmon: Served over creamy and cheesy rice grits, topped with a lemon beurre Blanc and grilled asparagus

• Berry tiramisu: Layered mixed berry tiramisu topped with mascarpone cheese.

For more information, please call (850) 912-4856 or visit us online, www.fivesistersbluescafe.com

Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano

101 E. Intendencia St.

Angelena’s will be open for Mother’s Day brunch for three seatings: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Angelena’s will be serving a $65 fixed menu plus tax and gratuity. The menu showcases Italian brunch favorites. The menu includes:

First course - choice of:

• Prosciutto and Melon: Thin-sliced Prosciutto Di Parma, local melon, mint and lemon mascarpone

• Angelena’s Deviled Eggs: Italian chili crisp, fried prosciutto

• Cannoli French Toast: Battered and fried brioche, topped with sweet cannoli cream and orange zest

• Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta: Local cherry tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette (add lump crab +$6)

• Fried Oysters and Pork Belly: Fried local oysters, crispy pork belly, arugula and farm egg dressing

• Smoked Salmon Flatbread: Mascarpone, cucumber, capers, dill

Second course - choice of:

• Breakfast Pizza: Sunny side up farm egg, bacon, pecorino, arugula

• Egg Yolk Raviolo: Ricotta and spinach filling, bacon, chive, crème friache

• Pancetta and Farm Egg Risotto: Slow-poached farm egg, pancetta and sweet pea risotto

• Angelena’s Shrimp & Grits: Andouille sausage, holy trinity, tomato cream

• Steak and Egg +$10: 8-ounce filet mignon, Tuscan roast potatoes, fried farm egg

Third course - choice of:

• Olive Oil Cake: Citrus, vanilla bean whipped cream

• Strawberry Semifreddo: Local berries, pistachio

• Bombolini: Warm chocolate sauce

Reservations are being taken. Call 850-542-8398 or visit angelenaspensacola.com to reserve a table.

Bar515

4495 Chumuckla Highway

Bar515 will be open special hours for Mother’s Day from noon to 8 p.m. with food and cocktails specials, such as a Watermelon Mamajito and a Crab Cake Benny.

Pensacola Smokehouse

232 E. Main St.

Pensacola Smokehouse will feature a lightly smoked chicken salad on a Hawaiian bun or over greens, paired with a Mama’s Pink Cadillac. The Smokehouse will be open normal hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pensacola Smokehouse also has something special for the moms who don’t want to cook but still want to eat at home: a family meal pack fit to feed four people starting at $35. Each meal includes one pound of meat, two sides (one quart each), bread and sauce.

South Market

905 E. Gregory St.

South Market will be featuring a special bourbon berry stuffed French toast, a smoked salmon benedict and petit filet for brunch. For dinner, South Market will feature a Cajun chicken pasta and petit filet with a side salad and a baked potato. The drink pairing will feature frozen sangrias.

Calvert’s in the Heights

670 Scenic Highway

Calvert’s will be offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet including cold features, breakfast features, entrees and desserts. The meal will be $55 per adults and $25 per child.

• Cold features: Cheese and berry display, berry and walnut salad bar, log and bagels with dill shmear.

• Breakfast: Belgian waffle with maple syrup, fresh basked assorted scones, mini quiche variety, scrambled eggs with cheese, hardwood smoked bacon and breakfast sausage, home fry hash with roasted peppers and onions.

• Entrees: Shrimp and gouda grits, prime rib and pork loin carving station with dinner rolls, grilled chicken thighs, garlic green beans, honey glazed carrots, mashed potato bar.

• Desserts: Cakes, pies and petites surprises.

DRIFT

41 Fort Pickens Road

DRIFT is offering a Mother's Day Experience from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a regular dinner service available from 4-9 p.m. All mothers will receive their first mimosa for free.

There are three seating arrangements for the Mother's Day Experience, the first one from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., another from 12 to 1 p.m. and another from 1 to 2 p.m. Childrens tickets must be purchased at the time of adult tickets to ensure accurate seating and capacity. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Adults are $50 each and children 12 and under are $25 each.

What's included in the Mother's Day Experience:

• Salad and bread bar: Berry salad with champagne vinaigrette, classic Caesar salad and assortment of Artisan breads and rolls.

• Main course; (choice of one): Oven roasted ham with sauteed green beans and sweet potato casserole, and oven-roasted prime rib served with classic mashed potatoes and honey jalapeno glazed carrots.

• Dessert: Passionfruit infused flan topped with fresh berries.

Limited menu (offered a la carte)

• Supreme salmon avocado toast: Sourdough served open-faced with homemade avocado spread, smoked salmon, halved soft boiled eggs, pickled onions and toasted pumpkin seeds with homemade crispy onion chili oil.

• Drift's stuffed chicken breast: Stuffed with cheese and spices, bok choy hearts, shiitake mushrooms, Japanese black rice, black truffle reduction. ($38)

• Coconut citrus seabass: Coconut citrus cream, New Orleans style, sweet potato disc, sweet potato tumbleweed and lemon wedge.

• 8-ounce center cut filet mignon: Yukon gold mash, asparagus, cabernet demi glaze.

• Chicken and waffles: Breaded in Cap'n Crunch cereal and dusted with powdered sugar served with maple bourbon syrup.

• Sorrel snapper: Snapper cooked with a crispy skin, sorrel caper French cream sauce, spinach, blistered potatoes and tomatoes and parmesan.

• Squid ink seafood pasta: Black squid ink fettuccine, mussels, scallops, jump shrimp deglazed in white wine, cream, crispy onion chili oil and lemon.

Did we miss one? If you would like to include an entry, send an email to PNJ reporter Brittany Misencik at BMisencik@pnj.com with all of the pertinent information and we'll update the list.

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