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Mother's Day dining
East Valley
24 Carrots Natural Cafe and Juice Bar, Tempe: Vegan Mother's Day specials will be available from 9am-5pm, including veggie frittata and strawberry shortcake French toast.
Creamistry: Moms get a free ice cream treat with the purchase of an ice cream treat at all Valley locations.
Garage East, Gilbert: Brunch and bubbles start at 9am, celebrating the release of their first sparkling wine with food from Tracy Dempsey Originals.
Ghost Ranch, Tempe: All day the restaurant is offering a mimosa flight for $10 that includes a peach bellini, prickly pear and a classic mimosa.
House of Tricks, Tempe: Three-course menu includes options for starter, entree and dessert. Cost is $59 for adults and $18 for children. Reservations required.
Tres Tempe: Brunch from 10am-3pm with special menu items and a raspberry Linzer cookie for mom.
Thai Chili 2 Go: Moms get a free entree with the purchase of an entree at all locations (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, North Phoenix and Scottsdale).
Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa: Mother's Day musical lunch from 11:30am-1pm. The show starts at 11:45am. All-you-can-eat pizza buffet is $12 for adults and $10 for children under 9.
SanTan Brewing (Phoenix and Chandler locations): From 8am-3pm, brunch buffet includes a carving station, French toast, scrambled eggs, carnitas, mac n cheese, shrimp and grits, chicken strips and a Bosa donut bar. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children 6-12.
Phoenix
The Capital Grille (two Valley locations): A three-course brunch for $49 offers several options including clam chowder, filet mignon, salmon, creme brulee and more. A children's menu is available for $15.
The Joy Bus Diner: Mother's Day specials include mimosa pancakes, fried green tomato benedict and roasted beet salad. Each mom will receive a lemon tart with chocolate covered strawberries.
Rusconi's American Kitchen: Customizable three-course brunch menu for $58 from 10am-2pm. Make reservations online or by calling 480-483-0009.
Trap Haus BBQ: Mother's Day brunch offerings from 11am-3pm include bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys, and several specials including Phil the Grill's homemade pancakes.
The Larder + the Delta: Mother's Day brunch offerings include lemon ricotta pancakes, shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, and Nashville hot chicken biscuit sandwich.
The Market by Jennifer's: From 9am-3pm, brunch specials include gravalox, an asparagus board and seafood risotto, as well as $5 cocktails including a Mom-mosa, strawberry frose and Aperol spritz, Reservations can be made online or by calling 602-626-5050.
Match Restaurant and Lounge at FOUND:RE Hotel: In addition to the regular brunch menu, specials include lobster benedict, asparagus benedict, $1 mimosas for mom and a complimentary candy tower. Reservations can be made online.
Mora Italian: Moms receive a complimentary warm chocolate torte and flower. A photographer will also be onsite.
Ocean Prime: Brunch is available from 11am-3pm. Selections include lobster toast, crab and eggs, braised short rib surf and turf, blood orange mimosa and a bloody Mary with jumbo shrimp. Reservations can be made online or by calling 480-347-1313.
Original Breakfast House: In addition to the daily menu, Mother's Day specials include barbacoa benedict, crab omelet and key lime pie pancakes.
Phoenix City Grille: Brunch from 10am-3pm includes beef tenderloin benedict and green chile stacked enchiladas. Dinner specials include filet oscar and halibut. Moms receive a complimentary carnation.
Salty Sow: Brunch is available from 9am-2pm, Buffet selections include eggs and omelets made to order, chicken and waffles, green chile pork, banana chocolate chip French toast and more. Cost is $34.95 for adults, $19.95 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under.
Wright's at the Arizona Biltmore: Available from 9am-2:30pm, brunch is priced at $105 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under. The menu features breakfast favorites, a raw seafood bar, salads, hot entrees and desserts. Moms receive a complimentary sparkling wine or mimosa.
Scottsdale/Carefree
Cartwright's: In addition to the regular menu, mothers receive complimentary champagne and special menu items are available including halibut and eggs benedict. Call 480-488-8031 to make a reservation.
Elements at Sanctuary Resort and Spa: Brunch from 10:30am-2pm for $95 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under includes a three-course menu with options including sweet corn and lobster chowder, roasted filet of beef, grilled vegetable wellington and a strawberry mousse dome. A buffet is also available for $85 per adult and $25 for children 12 and under.
Fat Ox: From 10am-2pm, brunch includes a buffet of salads, appetizers, pastries and desserts, and choice of entree including salmon, steak, pasta, caramelized apple pancakes and many more. Cost is $85 for adults and $25 for children 5-12.
Flourish at CopperWynd Resort: Brunch buffet from 9am-2pm costs $85 and includes soup, salad, carving station, gelato and waffle station, and pastries. Moms receive a complimentary rose and $25 spa gift card.
The Grill at the Boulders: Champagne brunch from 11am-4pm includes seared scallops, a bacon bar, popcorn chicken and waffles, prime rib, leg of lamb and dessert. Cost is $78 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under. Call 480-595-3478 for reservations.
Hash Kitchen (three Valley locations): Monther's Day brunch specials include a mimosa flight, lemon ricotta pancakes and vegetable frittata.
Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows: Brunch buffet from 9:30am -2:30pm features smoked salmon, shrimp, prime rib, made-to-order omelets, pastries and more. $79 for adults and $19 for children 12 and under. Reservations required.
J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician: Three-course menu for $55 includes choice of appetizer, entree and dessert in addition to the restaurant's regular menu. Reservations can be made online.
Marcellino Ristorante: Celebrate Festa della Mamma with authentic Italian fare for lunch and dinner and children's menu, live music at 5:30pm and complimentary tiramisu for mom.
Maggiano's: Brunch until 1pm includes several benedict options, creme brulee French toast and mimosas starting at $2.
The Melting Pot, Scottsdale: From 11am-3pm, mom will get a free entree course when dining with a party of four or more. Mom will also get a free carnation and a free MOMosa. Make reservations online or call 480-607-1799.
Omni Montelucia: Brunch at Prado from 10am-3pm includes small plates, raw bar and pastries. Cost is $99 for adults and $39 for children under 10.
P.F. Chang's (multiple locations): Moms get a free mini-dessert with entree purchase.
Roaring Fork: From 10am-2pm, the brunch buffet includes sticky buns, smoked salmon, prime rib, green chile pork stew, buttermilk fried chicken, chocolate pancakes and more. Cost is $39 and reservations can be made online.
Roka Akor: From 11am-2:30pm, brunch includes three courses for $65 with a variety of choices, including Wagyu beef and kimchi dumplings, crab cake benedict and samon teriyaki.
Scottsdale Plaza Resort: Brunch and modern tea from 10am-2:30pm includes chilled seafood, made to order omelets, entrees, desseerts, finger sandwiches and a children's buffet. Cost is $68 for adults and $30 for children ages 6-15. Reserevation required; call 480-951-5170.
Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch: Celebrate mom with a champagne bruch from 10am-3pm featuring a raw bar, pasta bar, carving station and a complimentary flower for mom. $75 for adults and $37.50 for children ages 5-12; free for children under 5. Reservations required.
Sel: Three-course meal includes complimentary amuse bouche and dessert for mom.
Hotel Valley Ho: Mother's Day bruch from 10am-2pm with carving station, made-to-order omelets and more. $65 for adults and $19 for children 12 and under. Reseservations required.
Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse,Carefree: Mother's Day offerings include a buffet brunch from 10am-2pm for $49 for adults/$19 for children 10 and under; and a three-course dinner for $60 from 5-8pm. Reservations can be made online.
Eddie V's, Scottsdale Quarter: Brunch from 10am-2pm starts with warm cinnamon rolls, a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert for $49 and brunch cocktails for $9. Dinner menu and children's menu available. View the menu.
Perk Eatery: Enjoy $5 MOMosas and cholcolate hazelnut French toast for $15 all day.
Weft & Warp at the Andaz: Brunch from 10am-3pm includes salad, mushroom risotto, prime rib and dessert. Cost is $75 for adults and $35 for children 7-12.
S&V Urban Italian: From 11am-3pm moms get a complimentary glass of bubbly with their order and everyone can enjoy endless mimosas for $10 and $2 bloody Marys.
Talavera at Four Seasons: Brunch buffet from 10am-2pm costs $118 for adults and $48 for children 5-12. Menu includes a ceviche bar, omelet station, lobster pot pies, kids' station and a desserts. Reservations required.
West Valley
Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante, Glendale: From 10am-3pm enjoy an Italian brunch with live music and special menu items including avocado toast and lobster pappardelle. Call 623-777-1868 for reservations.
The Lola, Glendale: Enjoy a Mother's Day tower with desserts, fruit, meat and cheese with a complimentary bottle of house wine. Pre-order here.
Urban Margarita, Glendale: Brunch offerings includes mimosas and bellinis for $4 all day and specials in addition to the regular brunch menu including crab and lobster benedict for $15 and Bananas Foster French Toast for $12.
Tempo Urban Bistro, Buckeye: Mother's Day buffet brunch with seatings at 10:30am, noon and 1:30pm. Menu includes an omelet station, prime rib and Bananas Foster French Toast. Cost is $ 34 for adults and $12 for children.