Mother’s Day 2011: Where to Dine in Cave Creek

Still searching for a spot to take mom on Mother’s Day? We’ve got you covered!

We’ve highlighted some of our favorite Mother’s Day brunches and celebrations around the Valley to make your planning a little easier.

Consider spending this Mother’s Day at one of these Cave Creek restaurants:

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• Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House | Cave Creek | 3pm-9pm | Pricing a la carte

Mother’s Day Specials include: Salad: Fresh Machè with Toasted Mustard Seed Vinaigrette, Fava Beans, Yellow Pepper, Green Tomato and Shaved Celery Root; Entree: Pan Roasted Prawns with Scallop Stuffing, Shellfish Butter Sauce, Purple Potato, Sweet Corn, Spring Peas, Pearl Onion & Applewood Smoked Bacon; Dessert: Peach “Queen ” Cake or Almond Chiffon Cake with Fresh Peach Filling and Dulce de Leche Butter Cream Frosting. Regular menu also available.

• Tonto Bar & Grill | Cave Creek | 10:30am-9pm |  Pricing a la carte

Offering regular menu plus gourmet specials for Mother’s Day, including: Soup: Heirloom Tomato Basil Crab Bisque with Lump Crab; House-Made Quiche (served until 3 pm); Entrees: Pan-Seared Halibut, Roasted Corn, Preserved Lemon Risotto, Sautéed Asparagus, Candied Shallots or Mesquite Wood-Grilled 7 oz. Filet; Dessert: Peach “Queen ” Cake, an Almond Chiffon Cake with Fresh Peach Filling and Dulce de Leche Butter Cream Frosting. “The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar” will be open all day.