Mother’s Day 2011: Where to Dine in the East Valley

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 East Valley restaurants:

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• Café 24/7 at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino | Chandler | 11am-8pm | $14.95 per diner

Mother’s Day special menu: Field Greens Salad with choice of dressing, Breast of Chicken with Sautéed Artichokes, Au Gratin Potatoes, Fresh Vegetable Medley and a choice of Pastry Chef’s special selection of cakes and pies.

• de la Cruz Bistro | Mesa | $28

• Ling & Louie’s at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino | Chandler | 11 am-10pm

Mothers receive $2 off any of Sizzling Platters and a free dessert with the purchase of any entrée. Pricing: Discount from regular menu price.

• Market Cafe at The Buttes Resort | Tempe | 10am-3pm

Celebrates your mother with a specialty champagne brunch featuring a carving station, made-to-order omelets or frittatas, farm fresh meats and entrees. Brunch menu items include: Pork Breakfast Sausage & Maple Pepper Bacon; Traditional & Banana and Mascarpone French Toast; Agave Glazed Ham with Pineapple; Pastrami, Smoked, and Cured Salmon with Citrus Aioli, Cream Cheese, & Mini Bagels; Fresh Melons and Citrus; Southwest Caesar Salad; Scottish Salmon Asparagus, Spring Mushrooms; Roger’s Herb Dusted Butter Baked Chicken, Peas & Carrots. Pricing: Adults: $49.95; Children 5-12 years: $29.95.

• SanTan Legado Hotel and Elegante Conference Center | Gilbert | 10am-2 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch in the ballroom includes: Assorted Pastries, Muffins, Danish & Bagels; Seasonal Fruit Display, Imported Cheese Platter; Breakfast & Lunch Entrees; Chef Attended Waffle & Omelet Station; Carving Station of Slow Roasted Prime Rib & Glazed Ham; Endless Chilled Crab Legs, Peel & Eat Shrimp; Salmon Display; Mixed Greens Salad Bar; Special Child’s Buffet; Dessert Array; Assorted Chilled Fruit Juices, Coffee, & Tea; Complimentary Champagne & Mimosas. Photo Booth available. Pricing: Adults: $32.95; Children (4-12yrs) $15.95; Children 3 and under are free.

• Shula’s Steak House at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino | Chandler | Noon-8pm |  $41.95 per person

The Mother’s Day special menu at Shula’s is Choice of Caesar Salad or Tomato Mozzarella Salad, 8oz. Shula Cut Filet Mignon, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a Traditional Cheesecake with a Raspberry Coulis.

• Top of the Rock at The Buttes Resort | Tempe | 10am-3 pm

Celebrates your mother with a specialty champagne brunch featuring a carving station, made-to-order omelets or frittatas, a selection of seafood, farm greens, entrees and hand crafted desserts. Menu items include: Slow Roasted Pork Belly; Top of the Rock Eggs Benedict with Roast Tomato, Crab, Avocado, Poached Eggs, and chipotle hollandaise; Traditional Pancakes and Masa Corn Cakes with Triple Berry Compote and Goat Cheese; Roast Breast of Chicken with Mushrooms, Green Onions, and a Sundried Tomato Reduction; Bistro Tenderloin with Roast Onions, Corn Pico De Gallo; King Crab Legs; Anasazi Bean Salad with Rajas; Baby Romaine Salad. Pricing: Adults: $64.95; Children 5-12 years: $29.95.

• Verona Chophouse at Lone Butte Casino | Chandler | 10am-6 pm | $29.99 per person

Mother’s Day Brunch menu includes: Made-to-Order Omelets from 10am to 2pm, Chef’s Pasta Station from 2pm to 6pm, Chicken Parmesan, Smoked Salmon, Carved Beef Tenderloin, Salad Bar, Snow Crab Claws, Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp, Seasonal Favorites and Fresh Artisan Pastries and Desserts.

• Z’Tejas | Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale & Tempe

Z’Tejas is offering a wonderful brunch on Mother’s Day at all Valley Z’Tejas locations. Mother’s will be celebrated with complimentary family photos plus a dessert! Brunch favorites include Bananas Foster French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Chicken and Potato Hash, Breakfast Quesadillas and Enchiladas. Call your Valley location for hours.