Mother’s Day brunch and dinner specials at Milwaukee-area restaurants in 2024

Mother’s Day is May 12, and area restaurants will set the table with their best to impress the mom in your life. Special hours and menus for brunch and dinner are available at these nearby restaurants and resorts for the day.

ARIA at Saint Kate

The Arts Hotel offers a Mother’s Day brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Select from a three-course menu or the plated brunch menu. A few of the featured entrees are pastrami and egg hash ($40), pan roasted North Road salmon ($42) and a char-grilled hangar steak ($65). The plated menu includes a classic Big Boy burger ($18), shrimp & grits ($18), eggs & hash ($16) and more. Libations include an endless mimosa ($25), a mimosa flight ($21), a grasshopper martini ($12), a morning mule ($12), a beermosa ($10) and more. Zero proof beverages, a kids menu for children under age 8, and additional sides are available. Reservations required. ariaatsaintkate.com, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.

The Bartolotta Restaurants

The restaurant group will offer a brunch buffet, a three-course brunch and dinner menus at select locations. Guests may view full menus and make reservations online for all locations at bartolottas.com.

Bartolotta Catering & Events will host a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Italian Community Center, priced at $79 per adult and $25 per child. Stations include a champagne fountain, a seafood tower, appetizers such as snow crab claws and country pork pate, made-to-order omelets, breakfast meats, carved leg of lamb, roasted strip loin, a hot buffet station with chicken piccata and cheesy orecchiette pasta, chicken tenders, pigs in a blanket and a dessert station.

Bacchus will serve a three-course menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $65 per person. Entrees include berry french toast, crab Benedict, filet medallions, sauteed salmon, Wagyu steak and eggs, and Duroc pork chop. Mimosa service is available with a trio of fresh juices for $58 per package, and caviar service is also available including a half bottle of NV Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne for $142.

Lake Park Bistro will serve a three-course brunch menu from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $55 per person. Menu items include a fresh goat cheese tart, eggs Benedict with Berkshire ham, quiche Lorraine, and a traditional French butter cake.

Mr. B’s Steakhouse in Brookfield and Mr. B’s Steakhouse in Mequon will offer a three-course brunch served from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the price determined by main entree selection. Menu items at the Brookfield location include a BLT Wedge, a seafood and asparagus omelet, and an espresso creme brulee for dessert. The Mequon location menu includes a Maryland-style blue crab cake, chicken and waffles, and a key lime tart.

Harbor House will serve a three-course brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $65 per person, and a three-course dinner menu from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $100 per person. The brunch menu includes steamed mussels with Italian sausage, or lobster eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes. The dinner menu features oysters & caviar, South African lobster tails, and a carrot cake with candied pecans and cream cheese frosting.

Joey Gerard’s will offer a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. priced at $70 per person, and its regular dinner menu from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The buffet menu includes smoked salmon, a carving station with prime rib and honey-glazed ham, chef-made omelets, a breakfast station with hot foods, chicken tenders, BBQ ribs, and a dessert station.

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will serve a three-course brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $55 per person, and a four-course dinner menu from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $75 per person. Entrees include penne pasta with sauteed shrimp, pan-roasted chicken breast, a seared filet of beef with scrambled eggs, and hand-twisted pasta with classic Ligurian pesto.

The Capital Grille

Enjoy chef-prepared brunch specials from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. served with freshly baked blueberry bread. The menu includes lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails ($50), a 14-ounce bone-in, dry-aged NY strip and eggs ($50), and an 8-ounce center cut filet mignon with white cheddar hash browns ($47). New this year is crab cake Benedict with truffle hollandaise ($47). Add a glass of mimosa or champagne, or select a bottle from the full wine list. A children’s brunch ($17) and a la carte dinner options are available all day. For reservations and the full menu, visit thecapitalgrille.com. 310 W. Wisconsin Ave.

The Fox & Hounds

Serving an “all you care to eat” menu from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to a full selection of breakfast items, entree choices are carved prime rib, country style bourbon barbeque ribs, baked haddock with lobster cream sauce, chicken cordon bleu, Virginia baked ham, burgundy beef tips, or rotisserie chicken. A fresh steamed vegetable medley, salad, fresh fruit, breads and assorted desserts will complement the meal. $34.99 for adults, $22.99 for children ages 7-11, $14.99 for children ages 4-6, children age 3 and under eat free. Reservation required; call (262) 628-1111. 1298 Friess Lake Road, Hubertus

Foxtown Station

A brunch buffet is offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food stations feature omelets, carved ham, sirloin, sausages, fried chicken or shrimp, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, cold dishes and yogurt parfaits. Breakfast items include assorted eggs, French toast, sticky buns, bacon and Southern-style biscuits and gravy. In addition to the brewery’s stone-fired pizzas and beverages, wines and mimosas are available to order. $48 for adults, $22 for children ages 4 to 11. Reservation required; call (262) 292-5650. 6209 W. Mequon Road, Mequon.

Grand Geneva Resort

The resort is offering dining with complimentary champagne and mimosas at the Geneva ChopHouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Ristoranté Brissago from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both restaurants offer a buffet menu with stations featuring breakfast items, seafood, carved meats, soups, sides, salads, fruits and sweets. Holiday specialties include chicken breast wrapped in cheese and prosciutto, salmon in citrus cream sauce, braised short rib in port wine, and a garden vegetables pasta primavera. $85 for adults, $40 for children ages 6-12, $15 for children ages 2-5, under age 2 is free. For reservations: grandgeneva.com/mothers-day-brunch. 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva.

Lake Lawn Resort

1878 on the Lake offers a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet menu features salads, cold food displays, fresh fruit, seafood, omelets, waffles and a carving station with pepper crusted prime rib. Featured entrees include crusted cod with lemon and caper cream sauce, garlic and herb pork loin, a mushroom and asparagus quiche, and traditional breakfast items. The children’s buffet offers chicken tenders, mac and cheese, french fries and mini corn dogs. Desserts include cream puffs, eclairs, petit fours, tiramisu, a strawberry trifle martini, and apple or pecan pie. Champagne, coffee, juice, tea, soft drinks and milk are included. Buffet pricing is $64.95 for adults, $27.95 for children ages 8 to 12, and $14.95 for ages 4 to 7. Reservations: lakelawnresort.com/events. 2400 Geneva St., Delavan.

Lowlands Group

Brunch specials are available May 11 and 12 at all Lowlands restaurant locations, with one free Mom-osa or beer for mom. The Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club special is lemon poppyseed pancakes topped with blueberries. Centraal Grand Cafe & Tappery will feature a veggie quiche and romaine herb salad. Cafe Benelux will be serving a crab and avocado omelette with breakfast potatoes. And Cafe Hollander locations will be offering a brie tomato bacon Benedict, served with breakfast potatoes. Hours for dining are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckatabon, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cafe Benelux, Centraal Grand Café & Tappery, and Cafe Hollander locations. Reservations can be made by calling each restaurant directly, or booking online at lowlandsgroup.com.

Lupi & Iris

The downtown restaurant will offer a three-course prix fixe menu for brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Appetizer choices include soups and salads, seafood or pasta. Some of the brunch entrees include lamb chops, roasted flank steak, chicken breast, pasta, French toast, eggs, and quiche Lorraine. Dinner main course options include Dover sole, lobster tail with spaghetti pasta, veal rib chop, duck breast, and rack of lamb. The dessert course features cakes, cheesecake, sorbets and French coffee pastries. Brunch starts at $60 for adults and $30 for children, plus tax and service charge. Dinner starts at $75 for adults and $37 for children, plus tax and service charge. Some menu items have an upcharge. Reservations: lupiandiris.com/special-events. 777 N. Van Buren St.

The Mineshaft

The family restaurant in downtown Hartford features a 25-foot-long dessert table, with an all-you-care-to-eat brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a full dinner menu from 3 to 8 p.m. The brunch menu features breakfast items and entrees, fresh fruits, salads and assorted desserts, priced at $24.99 for adults, $16.99 for children ages 7 to 10, $9.99 for children 4 to 6 and free for children 3 and under. The full dinner menu features baked chicken marsala, pineapple glazed ham, beef pot roast, beef stroganoff, country style BBQ ribs, baked cod, and a large selection of vegetables, fruits, salads, breads and dessert. Call for reservations: (262) 673-5416. 25 N. Main St., Hartford.

MOTOR Bar & Restaurant

Moms get in free to the Harley-Davidson Museum on Mother’s Day, and the Rumble event space, on the second floor of MOTOR, will host a special brunch buffet beginning at 10 a.m. The buffet includes a carving station, seafood station, made-to-order omelets, dessert station, kid's station, fresh pastries, fresh fruit, salad, roasted veggies and a full beverage bar featuring the MOTOR mom-mosa. Reservations include coffee, tea and juice. $54.95 adult; $24.95 child. For reservations, call (414) 287-2778 or visit motorrestaurant.com/happenings. 400 W. Canal St.

Old Town Serbian Gourmet Restaurant

The full menu and brunch sides are available all day from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chef specials include a savory cupcake Benedict with chive and cheddar, then topped with a poached egg, hollandaise sauce and maple glazed bacon; a crab cake Benedict; roast salmon stuffed with spinach, and served with a champagne cream sauce; and Serbian-style beef tenderloin with spring mushrooms in a Burgundy sauce. Call for reservations: (414) 672-0206. 522 W. Lincoln Ave.

The Packing House

The holiday dinner menu is available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring appetizers and entrees. Choose from steak specialties, veal, pork, poultry, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Children’s menu available. Call for reservations: (414) 483-5054. 900 E. Layton Ave.

The Pfister Hotel

The hotel offers a Mother’s Day buffet from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. The menu includes artisanal breads; starters such as fresh fruit, imported and domestic cheeses, a cucumber and tomato salad, chicken salad, and antipasto; a seafood display with oysters, tiger prawns, salmon, and avocado tuna poke; and brunch entrees including eggs Benedict, baked halibut, chicken marsala, and maple-glazed pork tenderloin. Additional stations feature breakfast griddle items, omelets, carved prime rib, and Virginia ham. A dessert display includes sliced cake, berries and brie, cookies, tarts, cone pops and gluten-free options such as black current panna cotta and bon bons. Cost is $89 for adults and $29 for children ages 3 to 11, plus tax and a 24% gratuity. Visit thepfisterhotel.com/events. 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.

Potawatomi Casino Hotel

The Canal Street Cafe offers an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a complimentary mimosa included. Turkey breast, prime rib and ham are featured, with chicken and waffles, omelets, French toast, shrimp cocktail, salads and sides. Cost is $32 per person. The Dream Dance Steakhouse will feature a three-course menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a complimentary peach Bellini sparkling wine cocktail. Entrees include a choice of Maine lobster roll, Nueske’s pork belly Benedict, berry French toast, braised short rib hash, or a grilled vegetable frittata. Cost is $55 per person. Reservations recommended: (800) 729-7244. 1721 W. Canal St.

Saz’s State House

Bring the whole family to dine from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a menu for all ages. Breakfast dishes include the All American Breakfast of scrambled eggs, potatoes and bacon ($18); a chicken fried steak and scrambled eggs ($18); and a Denver omelet ($12). Sandwiches include a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich ($14) and a signature BBQ pulled pork sandwich ($14), served with breakfast potatoes, coleslaw and fries; or try the mac-n-cheese entree ($13) and add fried chicken or BBQ pulled pork for a $5 upcharge. Specialty champagne cocktails include a berry mimosa made with blackberry puree and orange juice, and a passion fruit pineapple mimosa. The kids menu features a waffle, a scrambled eggs breakfast, mac-n-cheese, or chicken tenders. Call to reserve a table: (414) 453-2410. 5539 W. State St.

Tre Rivali

The Mother's Day brunch features a buffet with an assortment of pastries, deviled eggs, a smoked salmon board, and quiche, followed by breakfast entrees of brioche French toast bread pudding, eggs Benedict, and waffles. Executive Chef Brian Cripps will also offer lunch fare such as rigatoni bolognese, honey ham with golden raisin mostarda, and roasted leg of lamb with mint chutney. House-made desserts and cookies complete the meal. $65 per person and $35 for kids under age 12. Reservations can be made on Open Table. 200 N. Broadway

Twisted Fisherman

This riverside eatery offers a Mother's Day brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu features seafood such as oysters and Alaskan snow crab served tableside, and a seafood station with shrimp, tilapia, and Prince Edward Island mussels. The buffet station includes French toast bake, fruit, cheeses, pasta, vegetables, roasted red potatoes and fresh spring mix salad with dressings. Additional food stations offer omelets, carved turkey or pork loin, and dessert. Cost is $39.95 for adults and $16.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations: (414) 273-8300. 1200 W. Canal St.

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