2016 Mother’s Day Brunch in Scottsdale

Me and my Momma sometime in the 90’s; I still get this look from her

A mother is a pretty amazing human. They watch out for you, teach you the ways of the world and are always there when you need them. If you are lucky enough to still have your mother in your life make sure that you appreciate them each and every day. You can up the ante on Mother’s Day and really show her how much you appreciate her with any of these Mother’s Day Brunches in Scottsdale.

Mother’s Day Brunch in Scottsdale

Culinary Dropout
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th
Menu/Details: Does mom have a rebellious streak? Perhaps she just likes good music and to have a good time. Either way, Culinary Dropout will have just what she’s looking for. In addition to their usual weekend menu, the restaurant will be serving two special items for Mother’s Day. Mom can choose from the Grilled Asparagus Toast with smoked ham, crispy potatoes and sunny side up eggs with a black truffle emulsion, or the Crepe Cake, which is made with lemon mascarpone, blueberries and roasted pistachio brittle. Pair that with a Bacon Bloody Mary and a fun game of corn hole, and we think you’ll be setting the bar high for next year.
Price: Varies based on selection
Location: 7135 E. Camelback Road| Scottsdale
Call for reservations or more information: 480.970.1700

Drexyl
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 11am until 6pm
Menu/Details: Treat mom to Mother’s Day Brunch and enjoy some of Drexyl’s creative dishes like crab and leek ravioli, the Drexyl parfait, charbroiled lamb chops, grilled chicken sandwich, smoked brisket hash or their peach upside down cake.
Price: Prices vary based on selections (range from $6 to $18)
Locations: 8877 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 85258
Call for reservations or more information: 480.840.1861

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 9am until 2pm
Menu/Details: This year the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess’ Mother’s Day Brunch will feature four restaurants all in one epic feast. You and mom can enjoy a variety of decadent dishes from Ironwood American Kitchen, La Hacienda, Bourbon Steak and TORO Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar. With so many restaurants participating the offers are vast. Please check the resort’s website for a complete listing of available items.
Perk for Mom: Every Mom will be given a gift of macaroon cookies
Price: $95 for adult guests, $40 for guests aged 6 through 12 and guests aged 5 and under are complimentary (with a paid adult guest) Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Location: Palomino Ballroom 7575 E. Princess Drive| Scottsdale| 85255
Call for reservations or more information: 480.585.2694

Grande Ballroom at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 3:30pm
Menu/Details: The Scottsdale Plaza Resort wants to become a part of your Mother’s Day Brunch celebration this year. Guests will be able to enjoy a Kids Corner with children’s buffet, Arts and Craft booth and Cupcake decorating booth. Your brunch options will range from a mimosa bar, parfait bar, chef attended salad bar, raw bar, carving stations, omelet station, hot buffet and accompaniments along with a special children’s buffet.
Price: $59 for adult guests, $28 for guests aged 13 through 18, 420 for guests aged 6 through 12 and guest 5 and under are complimentary. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Location: 7200 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 85253
Call for reservations or more information: 480.951.5170

Inde Fusion
Date/Time:  Sunday, May 8^th beginning at 5pm
Menu/Details: The restaurant will be featuring their regular eclectic menu.
Perk for Mom: Mom’s eat free with the purchase of another diner’s entree
Price: Varied based on selection
Location: 7704 E. Doubletree ranch Road| Scottsdale| 85258
Call for reservations or more information: 480.203.2235

photo by Joanie Simon

Los Sombreros
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th beginning at Noon
Menu/Details: Start your Mother’s Day Brunch with a choice of crepes then follow up with your choice of Mexican style quesadillas. For dessert you can choose from three different types of flan.
Price: $19.95 per person, not including tax or gratuity
Location: 2534 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 85257
Call for reservations or more information: 480.994.1799

Marcellino Ristorante
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th with lunch from 11am until 3pm and dinner from 4pm until 9pm
Menu/Details: The all day special Mother’s Day Brunch menu is Chef Marcellino’s hand-crafted Portofino, a sundried tomato infused linguini served with 3 jumbo shrimp, sliced scallops, fresh garlic and tomato in a lightly spiced tomato sauce. Marcellino Ristorante traditional offerings for lunch and dinner include Chef’s daily, hand-crafted pasta, fresh organic green salads, Mediterranean seafood that includes dishes of scallops, shrimp, mussels and fresh fish of the day as well as, grilled lamb chops, filet mignon, medallions of roast pork, veal, and chicken. Desserts include chocolate mousse, pannacotta, tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake, apple galette and gelato.
There will also be a live musical performance by Monte Procopio beginning at 5:30pm.
Perk for Mom: Mom will receive a complimentary tiramisu
Price: $36.95 for adults and $19.95 for children
Location: 7114 E. Stetson Drive| Scottsdale| 85251
Call for reservations or more information: 480.990.9500

North Italia
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th  
Menu/Details: Treat mom to an unforgettable Italian dining experience at North Italia. The eatery’s Mother’s Day menu will feature popular items from their menu including the Nonna Casserole, Diver Scallops, Branzino, and a slew of other Italian favorites that everyone is guaranteed to love at first bite.
Price: Varies based on selection
Location: 15024 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale
Call for reservations or more information: 480.948.2055

Olive & Ivy
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 3pm
Menu/Details: Nothing says brunch like a good mimosa. At Olive & Ivy this Mother’s Day guests can enjoy $5 table side mimosa. Once you have a drink in your hand, you can choose from the restaurant’s varied Mother’s Day menu which will feature items like Sea Scallops, Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, and Sweet Potato Cannelloni among many more tasty dishes
Price: Varies based on selections
Location: 7135 E. Camelback Road| Scottsdale
Call for reservations or more information: 480.751.2200

Perk Eatery
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 6:30am until 3pm
Menu/Details: Enjoy a variety of Mother’s Day Brunch offerings ranging from specialty omelets, breakfast enchiladas, French toast, pancakes, burgers, Rueben’s and much more.
Price: Varies based on selection (range from $4.99 to $14.99)
Location: 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy.| Scottsdale| 85254
Call for reservations or more information: 480.998.6026

Rita’s Kitchen at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 3pm
Menu/Details: Mother’s Day Brunch will feature a variety of exciting selections ranging from traditional brunch favorites, including eggs benedict, omelets to order and French toast, to delicious alternatives including a selection of sushi rolls, Mexican taqueria and carved meats.  All moms will be gifted a bag of Camelback Inn’s famous Oaxacan Cookies, complete with the cookies’ recipe.
Price: $85 for adults, $25 for guests under the age of 12. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Location: 5402 E. Lincoln Drive| Scottsdale| 85253
Call for reservations or more information: 480.948.1700

Roka Akor
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th: Brunch between 11:30am-3:00pm and dinner, 4:30pm until 9pm
Menu/Details: Spoil Mom with a decadent Mother’s Day Brunch buffet of sushi, oysters, steaks and more. The Buffet will include a raw bar and dessert bar. Guests will also be able to choose one of the following entrees:
Niman prime (12oz) NY strip with truffle aioli, Korean spiced lamb cutlets with grilled eggplant salad, teriyaki salmon with pickled cucumbers, chicken teriyaki with shiitake mushrooms, Niman prime (12oz) ribeye with wafu dressing, yuzu miso marinated black cod with pickled red onions, lobster tempura with wasabi aioli and spicy daikon ponzu or spicy fried tofu with avocado and Japanese herb salad. All entrees will come with your choice of one of the following sides: crispy Brussels sprouts with Japanese mustard and bonito flakes, sesame pancake with aged Parmesan, two local eggs any style, grilled corn with garlic and soy, broccolini with shallot and ginger or crimini mushrooms with soy garlic butter. The full dinner menu will also be available.
Price: $98/Person.  Children are encouraged to join the celebration as well!  All Children under the age of 16 eat half off.
Location: 7299 N Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 85258
Call for reservations or more information: 480.306.8800

Salty Sow
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 2pm
Menu/Details: Visit Salty Sow on Mother’s Day for a specialty brunch buffet featuring breakfast and lunch items. Executive Chef, Brady Cohen will be featuring specialty menu items including rosemary honey dipped fried chicken and waffles, banana chocolate chip French toast bread pudding, fresh baked pastries and desserts, fresh berries and seasonal fruit with Greek yogurt, any style of made to order fresh farm eggs and omelets, cast iron skillet frittata, breakfast sausage and molasses cured bacon, Logan Turnpike cheese grits and cauliflower wild rice casserole, roasted meats and green chili pork stew.
Price: $24 per person, with $4 mimosas and $5 bloody Mary bar
Location: 4801 E. Cactus Road| Scottsdale| 85032
Call for reservations or more information: 602.795.9463

Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 11am until 3pm
Menu/Details: Brunch guests will enjoy a breakfast bar, omelets made-to-order and pasta station as well as a salad bar in the Vista Verde Dining Room. Entrees offered at the carving station include classics like roasted Vermont turkey, beef tenderloin, and maple glazed bone-in ham plus a seafood bar featuring favorites like oysters, crab, shrimp, and lobster cakes. And for dessert, a chef’s station of sweet delights including cakes, pies, petit fours and cookies.
Price: $68 for adult guests, $34 for guests aged 5 through 12 and guests ages 5 and under are complimentary. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Location: 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy.| Scottsdale| 85258
Call for reservations or more information: 480.596.7525

SoHo Ballroom and ZuZu at the Hotel Valley Ho
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 2pm
Menu/Details: The Valley Ho Mother’s Day Buffet is in SoHo Ballroom will be featuring an array of salads, fresh fruit, omelets made to order, a carving station with turkey and ham, and desserts worth saving room for. ZuZu is serving brunch from 6am to 3pm. Dine inside or on the shaded patio, with live music from 10 am to 2pm and the famous Bloody Mary + Mimosa Bar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy favorites off the seasonal brunch menu or the smoked salmon Benedict special with organic spinach poached eggs and dill caper hollandaise. You can also stop by ZuZu for dinner between 3pm and 10pm, featuring the seasonal menu along with several specials including sweet local corn soup, cod with lump crab and farro, and white chocolate banana cream pie.
Price: $69 for adult guests, $19 for guests ages 12 and under. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Location: 6850 E. Main St.| Scottsdale| 85251
Call for reservations or more information: 480.376.2600

SOL Mexican Cocina
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Menu/Details: Nothing like a little spiciness in your breakfast to add to the day! Kick off the day with a special Mother’s Day Brunch at SOL Cocina and sink your teeth into the chorizo & potato scramble, made with diced red potatoes, onions, garlic, chorizo, fresh spinach, tomatoes & eggs scrambled & topped with queso fresco & smoky crema. Try their crab & shrimp Benedicto, made up of crisp-fried crab & shrimp cakes topped with poached eggs & chipotle-orange hollandaise sauce, double smoked bacon, avocado and refried black beans. SOL Mexican Cocina’s menu features Executive Chef Deborah Schneider’s bold, modern interpretations of traditional Coastal Mexican cuisine with a focus on fresh, sustainable ingredients. Designed to echo the expansive sea, sky, and desert of the Baja peninsula, SOL features old world charm juxtaposed with an urban comfort.
Perk for Mom: Mom’s will get a free mimosa with the purchase of an entrée.
Price: Prices vary based on selections
Location: 15323 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 85254
Call for reservations or more information: 480.245.6708

SWB, a southwest bistro
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 9:30am until 3pm
Menu/Details: Executive Chef Eric Howson will host a delightful Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in SWB, a southwest bistro. Featured will be such favorites as Omelets, made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, Cheese Blintzes and traditional breakfast favorites; from the Carving Station, Prime Rib of Beef and Virginia Ham; Alaskan Crab Legs, Mussels on Half-Shell and Jumbo Shrimp; Roast Pork Loin; Antipasto Selection; a wide variety of Salads; Sushi; Pasta and Quesadilla/Taco Stations. There is even a special Children’s Buffet and an elaborate assortment of Pies, Cakes, Tortes, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, Pastries, Bananas Foster and Cherries Jubilee, made-to-order.
Price: $85 for adult guests ($95 with champagne), $42.50 for guests ages 6 through 12 and guests 5 and under are complimentary. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Location: 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road| Scottsdale| 85258
Call for reservations or more information: 480.444.1234, ext. 5603

Talavera
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 3pm
Menu/Details: Talavera will feature a bountiful Mother’s Day Brunch buffet with items like a raw and seafood bar, carving stations featuring slow roast prime rib, maple glazed roasted ham and achiote marinated Alaskan halibut, lots of hot items, an omelet station, kid’s station and a bounty of desserts.
Price: Adults $98, Children ages 5-12: $46 Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
Location: 10600 E Crescent Moon Drive| Scottsdale| 85262
Call for reservations or more information: 480.513.5085

Tavern Americana
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 8pm
Menu/Details: Tavern American is offering an array of featured dishes for Mother’s Day Brunch including smoked salmon with potato pancakes, tavern Caprese salad, grilled salmon burger, bbq half chicken, seared ahi Nicoise salad and their tavern meatloaf.
Price: Prices vary based on selections (range from $13 to $24)
Location: 20469 N. Hayden Road| Scottsdale| 85255
Call for reservations or more information: 480.502.6740

The Greene House
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th beginning at 10am
Menu/Details: True to the famous California bungalows, The Greene House is reminiscent of an airy, seaside cottage with ample outdoor patio seating. For mom’s special day, the restaurant located at Kierland Commons will be offering a special menu. Featured items include Stuffed French Toast and a Spring Vegetable Frittata as well as Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.
Price: Varied based on selection
Location: 15024 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale
Call for reservations or more information: 480.889.9494

The Melting Pot
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 11am until 3pm
Perk for Mom: Show your mom that she is the best this Mother’s Day at The Melting Pot. Each mom will receive a free entrée course when dining with a party of four adults or more. She will also receive a beautiful carnation and a tasty MOMosa. The four-course menu will be the only menu available on Mother’s Day.
Price: $33.95 per person, not including tax or gratuity
Location: 8260 N. Hayden Road| Scottsdale| 85258
Call for reservations or more information: 480.607.1799

Thirsty Lion
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th
Menu/Details: Spend your Mother’s Day Brunch at Thirsty Lion in Tempe and Scottsdale!  With lighter entrees like the Blackened Salmon & Quinoa Mango Salad and fresh cocktails like the Lion Lemonade, you’ll even have enough room for the Strawberry Rhubarb & White Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert.
Perk for Mom: In addition to the delicious food and drinks, Thirsty Lion will be giving all moms free chocolate on Mother’s Day.
Price: Varies based on selections
Location: 7014 E. Camelback Road| Scottsdale| 85251
Call for reservations or more information: 480.284.7292

Trailblazer’s Ballroom at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 2pm
Menu/Details: Treat Mom to a very special Mother’s Day Brunch at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Located in the Resort’s Trailblazers Ballroom with its beautiful Mother’s Day décor, live piano music and sweeping floor-to-ceiling views of The Westin Kierland Golf Club and the McDowell Mountains, the brunch will feature a host of delicious items ranging from the Breakfast Station featuring build-your-own omelets and a smoked salmon table to the Lunch Station complete with fresh seafood selections such as jumbo gulf shrimp, Alaskan crab legs, Bangs Island Mussels to the carving table with slow-roasted beef tenderloin and the hot buffet, which will offer a host of entrées including almond-wood smoked pork loin, pacific sea bass and a pan-seared chicken breast as well as made-to-order pan-seared jumbo gulf shrimp. Freshly made salads, pasta, side dishes and a magnificent dessert station round out the offerings. Parents with small children will appreciate the Kierland Kids’ Station with items sure to please any kid.
Perk for Mom: The Resort’s FUN team will be on hand to help children decorate a pot and plant a flower to give to Mom.
Price: 475 for adult guests, $25 for guests age 5 to 12. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Location: 902 E. Greenway Pkwy.| Scottsdale| 85254
Call for reservations or more information: 480.624.1202

True Food Kitchen
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th
Menu/Details: True Food Kitchen has created a special cocktail for moms called the Sparkling Honey-do. Made with fresh fruit, Pineapple Juice, St. Germain, Veev and topped with sparkling white wine and mint leaves, the cocktail will be offered at True Food Kitchen on Mother’s Day for only $10.
Perk for Mom: Every mom who dines with True Food Kitchen on Mother’s Day will receive a special gift that complements the Sparkling Honey-do cocktail – it’s a customized package of mint seeds so moms can grow mint (a key ingredient in the sparkling honey-do) at home. The mint package includes the drink recipe along with some information about the health benefits of mint.
Price: $10.00
Location: 5191 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale
Call for reservations or more information: 480.265.4500

Two Brothers Tap House & Brewery
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8th
Menu/Details: Treat your mom to the “triple b’s” this year: booze, brunch, and bonding. Two Brothers Tap House & Brewery is now accepting reservations for those who want to create a special Mother’s Day for the most important lady in their lives. In honor of Mother’s Day, Two Brothers is offering a $12 Brewer’s Brunch special, where guests can choose a Mother’s Day Brunch item plus a Bloody Mary, beer or mimosa. Some of the brunch dishes to choose from include Belgian waffles, a deviled egg panini, and a southwestern frittata.
Price: The Brewers Lunch special is $12, not including tax or gratuity. The regular menu prices vary based on selection.
Location: 4321 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 85251
Call for reservations or more information: 480.378.3001

Virtu Honest Craft
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 10am until 2pm
Menu/Details: Mother’s Day is just around the corner so call and reserve a table at Virtu for their exquisite Mother’s Day Brunch. A rose, the blooming symbol of virtue, will be given to each Mother at both brunch and dinner on Sunday, May 8th. In addition to our a la carte menu, we’re adding a few extra special, one-day-only dishes. Dine inside or al fresco and enjoy a full brunch menu.
Perk for Mom: Moms will receive a rose
Price: Prices vary based on selections
Location: 301 N. Marshall Way| Scottsdale| 85251
Call for reservations or more information: 480.946.3477

Vista Verde Dining Room at Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8^th from 11am until 3pm
Menu/Details: Mother’s Day Brunch guests will enjoy a breakfast bar, omelets made-to-order and pasta station as well as a salad bar in the Vista Verde Dining Room. Entrees offered at the carving station include classics like roasted Vermont turkey, beef tenderloin, and maple glazed bone-in ham plus a seafood bar featuring favorites like oysters, crab, shrimp, and lobster cakes. And for dessert, a chef’s station of sweet delights including cakes, pies, petit fours and cookies.
Price: The cost is $68 for adults, $34 for children ages 5-12, and complimentary for kids under 5 (not including sales tax and 20 percent gratuity)
Location: 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy.| Scottsdale| 85258
Call for reservations or more information: 480.596.7525

ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
Date/Time: Sunday, May 8 — Buffet 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | ZuZu Brunch 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. | ZuZu Dinner 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Menu/Details: The Valley Ho Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet is in SoHo Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., featuring an array of salads, fresh fruit, omelets made to order, a carving station with turkey and ham, and desserts worth saving room for. The price is $69 per person, plus tax, gratuity, and alcohol; or $19 for children 12 and under. ZuZu is serving brunch from 6am to 3pm. Dine inside or on the shaded patio, with live music from 10am to 2pm. and the famous Bloody Mary + Mimosa Bar from 9am to 3pm. Enjoy favorites off the seasonal brunch menu or the smoked salmon Benedict special with organic spinach poached eggs and dill caper hollandaise. You can also stop by ZuZu for dinner between 3pm and 10pm, featuring the seasonal menu along with several specials including sweet local corn soup, cod with lump crab and farro, and white chocolate banana cream pie.
Price: Buffet $69 per person, plus tax and gratuity | ZuZu a la carte
Location: 6850 E. Main St.| Scottsdale| 85251
Call for reservations or more information: 480.421.7997

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