Mother’s Day is Sunday (May 13; mark you calendar) and to honor the ladies in our lives, plenty of restaurants are offering special Mother’s Day brunches and buffets. Most of these require advance RSVPs, so plan ahead, you heathens.
Coppin's at Hotel Covington — New head chef Mitch Arens has created a special buffet featuring cheesy grits, goetta benedict, fried chicken with Tabasco honey, biscuits and gravy and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $60; $50 seniors over 55; $18 children ages 4-12; free under 4. Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave., Covington, hotelcovington.com/dining/coppins.
La Petite Pierre — Grab brunch staples and French cuisine at the buffet, then pore over an extensive wine menu. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $40 adults; $12 children. La Petite Pierre. 7800 Camargo Road, Madeira, lapetitepierre.com.
The Phoenix — If the indulgent menu — which includes prime rib, omelets and a Belgian waffle station — doesn’t reel you in, then the Phoenix’s elegant decor and Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture just might. Dine in style, and don’t forget to hit the bloody mary and mimosa bar. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $36 adults; $15 kids. The Phoenix. 812 Race St., Downtown, thephx.com.
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Coney Island — Coney Island has two breakfast buffets: one at Moonlite Gardens and one at Moonlite Pavilion. Afterward, check out the annual Appalachian Festival in the park. RSVP available 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Moonlite Gardens buffet $49.99 ages 11 and older; $44.99 passholder. Moonlite Pavilion buffet $24.99 ages 11 and older; $19.99 passholder. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., East End, coneyislandpark.com.
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch — Enjoy a brunch buffet from Water Tower Fine Wines' chef Jan, paired with a glass of one of four different champagnes. RSVP required. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $65. Water Tower Fine Wines, 6136 Campus Lane, Mount Washington, facebook.com/wtfinewines.
MadTree — Catered by Catch-A-Fire Cafe, this brunch menu includes one alcoholic drink; baked orzo with egg, bacon, spinach and feta; wood-fired salmon; and lemon lavender pavlova for dessert. Kids with less discerning palates will be able to munch on the “house Pop-Tart,” cheesy egg casserole and a blondie brownie. Wines and champagnes will be served in addition to MadTree’s usual lineup of beers. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50 adults; $10 kids. MadTree Taproom, 3301 Madison Road, Oakley, madtreebrewing.com.
Mecklenburgs Garden — Pair some fresh air with your plate. This outdoor dining experience takes place in what’s been called one of the nation’s best beer gardens, hosting a buffet stocked with potato pancakes, sausage and a Belgian waffle bar. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $18.99 adults; $9.99 kids. Mecklenburg Gardens, 302 E. University Ave., Corryville, mecklenburgs.com.
Mita’s — Treat mom to some South American-inspired brunch fare. Diners can opt for traditional selections like eggs benedict and steak or steak and eggs, but Mita’s also offers a diverse menu of more unique dishes like Arepa Calentado (cornmeal cake, pork belly, pinto beans, two eggs, avocado) and mote pillo (Ecuadorian style scrambled eggs, hominy, fava beans, queso fresco, chilis). RSVP required. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mita’s Cincinnati. 501 Race Street, Downtown, mitas.co.
Salazar — Now that spring has finally decided to make an appearance, brunch season has arrived in Cincinnati just in time for Mother’s Day. The windows behind the bar open up to allow drink service out on the patio and let that warm, almost-summer air fill the restaurant. Inside, enjoy tired and true brunch favorites like eggs Benedict or challah French toast or go for the unexpected with the fried oyster and kimchi sandwich. Take in the breeze and treat mom to a mimosa or two. 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Salazar. 1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine, salazarcincinnati.com.
Taft Museum of Art — Mother’s Day brunches don’t get more aesthetically pleasing than this. Fill up on crepes, customizable granola cups and charcuterie, then check out that Taft’s extensive collection of fine art, which includes and impressive list of master painters from Rembrandt to Goya. 11:15 a.m.-3 p.m. $38 adults; $14 children 6-12; free 5 and under. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown, taftmuseum.org.
Brown Dog Cafe — The Blue Ash cafe will be offering a Mother’s Day buffet with prime rib, roast ham and omelets cooked to order. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $38.99. Brown Dog Cafe, 1000 Summit Place, Blue Ash, browndogcafe.com.
Matt the Miller’s Kenwood/West Chester — This upscale tavern will be holding a special Grand Buffet with prime rib, fried chicken, shrimp cocktail, made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, pastries, kid-friendly options and more. Regular menu starts at 5 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $31.95. Matt the Miller’s, 5901 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood; 9558 Civic Centre Blvd., West Chester, mtmtavern.com.
Jag’s Steak and Seafood — There will be a Mother’s Day menu for brunch, lunch and dinner with bottomless mimosas and a bloody mary bar, plus a kids’ craft area and sundae bar. Options include a brunch prix fixe menu, sandwiches, and signature appetizers, a raw bar, seafood entrees and steaks. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Prices vary. 5980 West Chester Blvd., West Chester, jags.com.
Meritage — Offers a Mother’s Day brunch buffet and Mother’s Day dinner menu. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 4-9 p.m. Prices vary. Meritage, 40 Village Square, Glendale, meritagecincy.com.
Eddie Merlot’s — This Mother’s Day buffet features shrimp cocktail, crab legs, filet mignon, ham, lamb, oysters, a made-to-order omelet station, bottomless mimosas, bloody marys and more. $54.95 adults; $14.95 children; free 3 and under. 10808 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, eddiemerlots.com.
deSha’s — This brunch buffet features salads, mains, sides, dessert and brunch stations with omelets, orange creme brulee French toast, biscuits and gravy and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $35 adults; $16 kids; free ages 3 and under. deSha’s, 11320 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, facebook.com/deshascincinnati.
Forno Osteria & Bar — This buffet features Italian eats like ribollita, frittata with leeks and parm, polenta and bolognese, truffled cream corn and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $25; $10 children. Forno Osteria & Bar, 3514 Erie Ave., Mount Lookout, fornoosteriabar.com.
