One way to treat mom is to take her out to brunch. Fortunately, many Milwaukee restaurants practice ingenuity on Mother’s Day (this year it’s Sunday, May 12) by rolling out a special brunch menu you can’t find any other Sunday out of the year. Whether the moms in your life want avocado toast or crab benedict, there’s a place just for her. The best part is that nobody needs to do the cooking.
1. Antigua
6207 W. NATIONAL AVE., WEST ALLIS
This Mexican- and Latin-inspired eatery’s Mother’s Day brunch menu will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes fun items like a guacamole flight, Rumchata French Toast, chilaquiles and empanadas, plus flan for dessert.
Book a table through Tock.
2. ARIA
139 E. KILBOURN AVE.
At this restaurant inside Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, the three-course Mother’s Day brunch menu ($30-$65), available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Options include roasted cauliflower and orange salad, crab and corn benny, and blueberry upside-down cake. Tack on mocktails, cocktails or endless Mimosas for an additional fee. There’s also a kid’s menu ($18, under 8 years old).
Book a table through OpenTable.
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3. Bacchus
925 E. WELLS ST.
A three-course special brunch menu on Mother’s Day ($65) will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an option to add Mimosa ($58) and caviar ($142) service. Menu items span breakfast and lunch, such as berry French toast, crab benedict and Wagyu steak and eggs, plus salads and soups for starters, and sweet endings (from a tart citrus parfait to decadent chocolate truffle) for dessert.
Book a table through OpenTable.
4. Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
249 N. WATER ST.
This street-foods-focused eatery is rolling out four Mother’s Day specials on its brunch menu, served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: strawberry ricotta bruschetta, spinach and feta cheese breakfast quesadilla, Mom-osa (twist on mimosa) and Caribbean Bellini.
Book a table through OpenTable.
5. Boondocks BBQ, Burgers and Brews
N67W33525 COUNTY ROAD K, OCONOMOWOC
This restaurant’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet ($27 adults, $16 kids ages 6-12) offers three seatings (9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), plus free “Mom-osas” for mothers. On the menu are items that include eggs benedict, wild-mushroom quiche, build-your-own-crepes bar, Shrimp Scampi, smoked ham, salads, hot vegetable sides and desserts.
Book a table by calling 262-727-7255.
6. Dream Dance Steakhouse
1721 W. CANAL ST.
Tucked into Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, this steakhouse’s three-course Mother’s Day brunch ($55) will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose a starter, main and dessert (strawberry cheesecake), such as a lobster roll, burrata salad, French toast, cheese-curd arancini, pork-belly benedict. Each person gets a complimentary Bellini.
Book a table through the restaurant’s website.
7. Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
6255 N. SANTA MONICA BLVD., WHITEFISH BAY
Catered by Hannah’s Kitchen, the Mother’s Day brunch buffet menu ($40 adults, $38 seniors and $5-$10 kids) is offered between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Included with the feast is a shakshuka station, house-smoked salmon, quiche, pastries, salads, dips, breads, selection of cheeses and oven-baked French toast.
Book a table through Hannah’s Kitchen’s website.
8. Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
15795 W. BLUEMOUND RD., BROOKFIELD
As the only one of the five area pizzeria locations offering dine-in, from May 10 to May 12 you can order a heart-shaped pizza for mom. The restaurant’s open from 11 a.m. to midnight May 10 and 11, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 12.
Book a table through OpenTable.
9. Lowlands Group
MULITPLE LOCATIONS
At this restaurant’s eateries around the Milwaukee area, which are Bucktabon Tavern & Supper Club, Café Benelux, Café Hollander are Centraal Grand Café & Tappery, a unique Mother’s Day brunch item is offered on May 11 and 12. For instance, at Café Benelux it’s a crab and avocado omelet. Moms also get a free mimosa Lowlands Beer Company beer.
10. LuLu Café & Bar
2261 AND 2265 S. HOWELL AVE.
This Bay View restaurant’s special pop-up Mother’s Day brunch menu will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect the comfort foods that the restaurant’s already known for.
Book a table by calling 414-294-5858.
11. Lupi & Iris
777 N. VAN BUREN ST.
Keeping to its Mediterranean-inspired theme, the Mother’s Day brunch ($60+, $30 children) and dinner ($75+, $37 children) three-course, prix-fixe menus feature items like lobster bisque, pissaladiere (Southern French flatbread), grilled pulpo, grilled swordfish, panisse (Southern French chickpea cake) and Basque cheesecake.
Book a table through Tock.
12. Mr. B’s – Brookfield
18380 W. CAPITOL DR., BROOKFIELD
This steakhouse’s three-course Mother’s Day brunch ($56-$88) is served between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., with complimentary mimosas for mom and indulgent items such as Billionaire Bacon, fried chicken and waffles, Wagyu steak frites and flourless chocolate cake. A kid-friendly menu is also available.
Book a table through the restaurant’s website.
13. Mr. B’s – Mequon
11120 N. CEDARBURG RD., MEQUON
Pick your own items off the restaurant’s three-course Mother’s Day brunch menu ($56-$84), served between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Everything from a power bowl and chicken and waffles, along with lots of egg dishes and filet mignon, is featured. A children’s menu is also available.
Book a table through the restaurant’s website.
14. MOTOR Bar and Restaurant
400 W. CANAL ST.
Located on the 20-acre Harley-Davidson Museum campus, Mother’s Day brunch buffet will be served at this restaurant’s second-floor space overlooking the Menomonee River between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This includes made-to-order omelets, a carving station, pastries, salads, hot vegetables, fruit and a dessert station, plus a kid-friendly station.
Book a table through OpenTable.
15. Onesto
221 N. BROADWAY
Special for Mother’s Day is the French Toast bread pudding on the Mother’s Day brunch menu, served between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tack on Mom-osas with a choice of juice, too.
Book a table through OpenTable.
16. Pat’s Oak Manor
1804 15TH AVE., SOUTH MILWAUKEE
Serving from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Mother’s Day brunch buffet menu ($25.95 adults, $12.95 children four to 12 years) is filled with 30 items, including sliced beef, ham, fried chicken and biscuits and gravy, and also includes coffee, juice and access to a Champagne fountain. There’s also a dessert spread.
Book a table by calling 414-762-4660.
17. Smoke Shack
332 N. MILWAUKEE ST.
Just for Mother’s Day brunch, this restaurant added a smoked chicken omelet with goat cheese, asparagus and smoked chicken. Brunch is served between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Book a table through OpenTable.
18. Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
375 S. MOORLAND RD., BROOKFIELD
For Mother’s Day, this hotel will serve brunch ($54 adults, $29 kids three to 12 years) between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. From the appetizer station to the dessert station, there’s a mix of sweet and savory, along with an omelet station and carving station. You can add bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys for $30.
Book a table through Eventbrite.
19. Tess
2499 N. BARTLETT AVE.
This East Side comfort-foods-driven restaurant doesn’t normally serve brunch but does on Mother’s Day.
Book a table by calling 414-964-8377.
20. The Bridgewater Modern Grill
2011 S. 1ST ST.
This riverfront restaurant will fold in a special Mother’s Day brunch item – Chile Rellenos Quiche with crispy fingerlings – to the regular menu. Brunch is offered between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. All moms get a complimentary strawberry-cream tart.
Book a table through OpenTable.
21. The Capital Grille
310 W. WISCONSIN AVE.
For this steakhouse’s Mother’s Day brunch (https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/events/mothers-day-brunch) ($47-$50 adults, $17 kids who order off the children’s brunch menu), served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., delicacies include lobster frittata and crab cake benedict. Mimosas will also be available.
Book a table through the restaurant’s website.
22. The Edison
322 N. BROADWAY
A special Mother’s Day brunch with five items not normally on the menu will be served between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. These include Berry Nutty Dutch Baby, Savory Dutch Baby, Lobster Benny, Steak Frites and Green Shakshuka.
Book a table through OpenTable.
23. The Italian Community Center
631 E. CHICAGO ST.
Cooked and served by The Bartolotta Restaurants, on the Mother’s Day brunch buffet ($79 adults, $25 kids between three and 12 years) you’ll find a Champagne fountain (also featuring mimosas), seafood tower, appetizer station, omelet station, carving station, pasta dishes and dessert station. There’s also a kid-friendly station with items like “pigs in a blanket” and chicken tenders.
Book a table through Tock.
24. The Original
2498 N. BARTLETT AVE.
On the Mother’s Day three-course, prix-fixe menu ($50) – served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – are a crab cake BLT, steak and eggs, and coffee chocolate cheesecake. Non-alcoholic beverages are included.
Book a table through Tock.
25. The Pfister Hotel
424 E. WISCONSIN AVE.
Served in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, the Mother’s Day brunch buffet ($89 adults, $29 kids 3 to 11 years) rolls out a menu with artisanal breads, a sculpted ice and seafood display, salads, artisan cheeses, nine brunch entrees, omelets made to order, hot-off-the-griddle pancakes and waffles, carved meats and desserts. It’s served between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Book a table through Tock.
26. The Social American Tavern
611 N. BROADWAY
Available between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., the Mother’s Day brunch buffet ($55 adults, $25 kids) includes a seafood display, mini desserts and cookies, omelets and eggs made-to-order, pastries, salads, herb-crusted salmon and
Book a table through OpenTable.
27. Tre Rivali
200 N. BROADWAY
Tucked into Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, the Mediterranean-themed restaurant’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet ($65 adults, $35 kids 12 and under) will be served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Featured items are pastries, quiche, smoked salmon, waffles, eggs benedict, bacon, sausage, pancakes and brioche French toast bread pudding.
Book a table through OpenTable.
28. Twisted Fisherman
1200 W. CANAL ST.
Available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Mother’s Day brunch menu ($39.95 adults, $16.95 kids 12 and under) features stations dedicated to omelets, salads and hot dishes, seafood, carved meats and desserts (such as bananas foster). Three seafood specialties are also served tableside: baked oysters, Alaskan snow crab cluster and crab cake.
Book a table by calling 414-273-8300.
