Your mom deserves something special this Mother's Day, so show her your appreciation by treating her to a fancy brunch on May 12th.
From Gulf seafood to made-to-order omelets and crepes to special treats, you're sure to find all of Mom's favorite foods at premium Mother's Day brunch events happening across Alabama.
But don't hesitate: reservations fill up fast.
Florence
What to expect: Dine with a view at Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa's revolving restaurant overlooking the Tennessee River. Highlights include a cold seafood display with shrimp, crab claws and cold-water cooked oysters on the half shell, a carving and omelet station, oven-roasted rainbow cauliflower and grilled asparagus, and cavatappi pasta with five cheeses. Desserts include spiced carrot cake, smoked banana pudding cups and crème brûlée cheesecake.
Cost: $65 (adults), $35 (children under 10).
Opening hours: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Address, Phone: 10 Hightower Place, 256-246-3660.
Reservations: Call 256-246-3660.
Flowers and bubbles
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What to expect: Mom's celebration at Calirojae Event Space will feature music by Yogi Nelson and Verletta Donald. The menu from CC's Classic Catering will include red velvet waffles, Frangelico crepes, pancake towers, carving and omelet stations, Pont Valentre shrimp and crawfish strudel, Bordeaux hash browns, a salad bar, artisan breads, beignets and brioche bread pudding. Beverages will include caramel espresso martinis, mimosas, coffee and juices.
Cost: $75 (adults), $35 (children).
Opening hours: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Address, phone number: 1004 Dauphin Island Parkway, 251-554-1701.
reservation: Event Bright.
Huntsville
What to expect: The menu features a variety of appetizers and desserts, while main dishes include warm honey salmon, Gulf shrimp and grits, prime rib, stuffed French toast, and braised short rib hash.
Price: A la carte menu items range from $6 to $18, and there's a wide selection of adult drinks.
Opening hours: 10am – 3pm
Address, Phone: 300 Franklin Street Southwest, 256-382-6622.
reservation: Recipe.
Montgomery
What's included: Carving and omelet stations, salad bar (including a flight of deviled eggs), and dessert. Appetizer options include shrimp cocktail shooters and pimento cheese and bacon crostini.
Price: A la carte menu, with entrees ranging from $9 to $25.
Opening hours: 10am – 3pm
Address, phone number: 1801 Eddie L. Tullis Road, 334-514-5129.
reservation: Ita Bena.
Sylacauga
What: Enjoy a carving station, hot buffet, salad and cold appetizer stations, and desserts in the farm's Allington Restaurant.
Cost: $75 adults, $35 ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under.
Opening hours: Brunch from 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Address, phone number: 386 Talladega Springs Road, 256-208-7600.
Reservations: 256-208-2040 or email [email protected].
Montgomery
What to expect: Details are unclear at the time of publication.
Cost: $75 (adults), $25 (ages 12 and under).
Opening hours: 10am – 3pm
Address, Phone Number: 36 Commerce Street 334-356-2852.
reservation: Recipe.
Birmingham
What to do: Rojo specializes in Latin and traditional Southern cuisine, and its weekend brunch menu offers dishes that fuse the two concepts, like Migas, Mexican-style scrambled eggs with pico de gallo, cheese, and flour tortillas, and bacon and tater tots. Mom-friendly brunch cocktails include margaritas, mimosas, and (Bloody) Marys.
Price: A la carte menu, with entrees ranging from $8.95 to $13.95.
Address, phone number: 2921 Highland Avenue South, 205-328-4733.
Brunch hours: 11am – 3pm
Reservations: No reservations accepted.
This article previously appeared on SoulGrown.
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