Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12 this year, which means mom’s special day is right around the corner. We’ve rounded up some of the best Mother’s Day dining in the Valley so that you can show the motherly figure in your life just how much you love her. From lavish buffets and brunches to delectable dinner menus, these dining options were designed especially for mom.
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale
On Mother’s Day, the Boulders Resort pours on style, sophistication and spectacular surroundings with a Champagne Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The gourmet menu includes a variety of seafood, salads, fruits, carving stations, omelet stations, a decadent dessert display and, of course, champagne! It takes place in the resort’s signature Palo Verde Restaurant and will include live entertainment and glorious views of the scenic duck pond framed by mountains and the surrounding ancient rock formations. Visit theboulders.com to make your reservation.
Buck & Rider
Dine at any of the three Buck & Rider Valley locations on May 12 to celebrate the incredible women in your life while treating them to an exquisite culinary experience they truly deserve. The restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day brunch menu featuring a large selection of thoughtfully curated seafood dishes, as well as classic brunch favorites. Moms can also choose from an incredible private-label Black Angus steak selection, giving ‘steak and eggs’ a whole new level of distinction. Plus, enjoy handcrafted cocktails and 50% off select bottles of sparkling wine paired with mom’s choice of juice!
Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and reservations are encouraged. Book your reservation at buckandrider.com.
Carcara
Carcara at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch buffet on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet will feature a raw bar, omelet and carving stations, a chef’s selection of sweets and pastries, as well as a kid’s corner serving scrambled eggs, mini corn dogs and more! Plus, enjoy unlimited mimosas and additional menu highlights including Dulce De Leche French Toast with whipped cream and fresh Strawberries; Citrus Achiote Chicken Breast with sweet corn and charred sugar snap pea succotash; Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with asparagus and sun-dried tomato risotto; Roasted Summer Squash with orange vinaigrette, pine nuts and goat cheese; and Loaded Fingerling Potato Hash with caramelized onions, bacon, cheddar cheese and sour cream.
Pricing is $95-plus per adult and $40-plus per child 4–12 years old (children aged 3 and under eat free) and includes unlimited mimosas, soft drinks, coffee, tea, cotton candy activation, butterfly release activation, live music and family photo opps. Make your reservations here.
COURSE
This Mother’s Day, COURSE invites you to a celebration of love and gratitude dedicated to the incredible women in our lives. Chef Cory Oppold has curated a one-day-only menu that serves as a homage to mothers everywhere. Priced at $125 per person, this culinary journey blends Chef Cory’s renowned artistry with the freshest seasonal ingredients, ensuring the perfect setting to gather the family for a memorable dining experience. Highlights include an exquisite tomato tart, crab cake, lobster tortellini, beef tenderloin and chef’s lemon croissant swirl. Enjoy an intimate indoor setting or embrace the outdoors on the delightful covered patio, especially suited for large groups or those desiring an al fresco dining experience. Reservations are available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Secure your Mother’s Day reservations here.
Ember
Treat that special lady in your life to a delicious Mother’s Day meal at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. The resort’s high-end dining outlet, Ember, will be offering a three-course meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring items such as Strawberry Zabaglione, Sweet Pea and Zucchini Soup, Spring Frittata, Florentine Benedict, Meats by Linz Filet Mignon and more, as well as dessert options of Exotic Tres Leches and Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. Mother’s Day dining at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is $95 per person and requires reservations. Reserve your table here.
Hash Kitchen
Raise a glass to mom! The creative a.m. eatery Hash Kitchen will be celebrating moms with a specialty cocktail shaken up just for them! On Sunday, May 12, Moms can sip on the limited-time cocktail ‘Raise a Glass’ cocktail made with vanilla vodka, Amaretto, Bailey’s and Blue Curacao. In addition, moms who dine in at the creative a.m. eatery on Mother’s Day will receive a complimentary chocolate-dipped strawberry. Seven Valley locations. Learn more at hashkitchen.com.
J&G Steakhouse
On Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician Scottsdale is presenting an elaborate Mother’s Day brunch buffet. Unparalleled views, exceptional service and a menu of expertly crafted premium meats and seafood make the restaurant the ideal destination to celebrate mom with the entire family. The Mother’s Day menu features various themed offerings, including a carving station, traditional breakfast items, charcuterie, sushi, a seafood raw bar and so much more.
Enjoy herb-crusted beef tenderloin and whole roasted salmon or classic breakfast items such as eggs benedict and french toast, along with signature entreés, including roasted mahi mahi with cannellini beans and Spanish chorizo, herb-roasted Jidori chicken breast and more. The Mother’s Day brunch is $175-plus per person or $95-plus for children ages 3 to 12 years old. For reservations, jgsteakhousescottsdale.com.
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse is offering an amazing Mother’s Day special for the mom in your life! Mom will enjoy Stuffed Lobster Tail ($49), featuring a 6oz Maine tail stuffed with lump crab and shrimp and served with pineapple coconut rice with toasted cashews, grilled marinated asparagus, grilled lemon and Japanese togarashi butter. For dessert, treat mom to a Crème Brulee Cheesecake ($9) with berries and caramel raspberry sauce. Visit kasaiteppan.com and secure your spot at the North Scottsdale or Peoria location.
La Fogata
The Scottsdale Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant, La Fogata, is featuring a specialty Mother’s Day Brunch buffet complete with classic dishes and complimentary prosecco for guests 21+ to toast to the occasion.
Curated by Area Executive Chef Ken Arneson, guests will enjoy a delectable brunch buffet backdropped by panoramic vistas of the McCormick Ranch Golf Club and Camelback Mountain. Highlights include traditional dishes like eggs benedicts; Belgian waffles topped with strawberries and whipped cream; build-your-own omelets; an assortment of salads; lemon poached shrimp, crab claws and green mussels; prime rib with au jus and horseradish; and an assortment of house-made pastries and desserts, among others.
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa is on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pricing is $98-plus per person and $46-plus for children ages 5–12. Make your reservations here.
Maple & Ash
This Mother’s Day, Maple & Ash is offering extended brunch hours from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy the regular A La Carte menu and a dessert special, as well as a flower bar activation where moms will be able to pick their own flowers from a flower-shop-like installation. Reserve your seat here.
Mastro’s
This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to the absolute best at Mastro’s! Mastro’s will specially open early at all three Scottsdale locations with a delicious brunch buffet with everything sweet and savory just for mom. The master chefs at Mastro’s will be serving up delicious brunch favorites including eggs, pancakes, mimosas and more. Plus, for the mom who prefers lunch, Mastro’s will offer staple menu items, including their steaming seafood tower, perfectly cooked steaks and mouth-watering sides. Mother’s Day Brunch offerings at Mastro’s will be served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Book your seat at mastrosrestaurants.com.
Mora Italian
At Mora, Mother’s Day dinner menu items include Mom’s Caesar Salad ($18) with Caesar-style dressing, little gem lettuce, parmesan, pancetta Mollica, avocado and soft-boiled egg; Tagliatelle ($29) with clams, fennel sausage, sofrito and lemon; Branzino all’Acqua Pazza ($41) with crab and shrimp sauce, spiced tomato broth, zucchini and teardrop peppers; and Strawberry Ricotta Shortcake ($11) with macerated strawberries, vanilla soft serve, whipped cream and micro basil. Reserve a table here.
Postino
Calling all wine-loving mommas! Postino is the place to be this Mother’s Day. Moms will be able to enjoy Postino’s Lavender Spritz ($13) for a limited time only on May 11–12 featuring Mommenpop Meyer LemonPop Aperitif, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, fresh lemon, lavender syrup and garnish with dried lavender.
Plus, show your appreciation to mom by giving her the gift of Wine Cult. The premier wine club from Postino Winecafe includes four hand-picked wines, four times a year and Postino perls, a $50 gift card at sign up and a monthly complimentary glass of wine. Annual memberships are $220 and quarterly memberships are $60. Visit postinowinecult.com for special Mother’s Day pricing. Use code MOM30 for $30 off when you sign up or gift a year-long Wine Cult membership. Code can be redeemed from April 29–May 12.
Roaring Fork
Roaring Fork commemorates Valley mothers on Sunday, May 12 with specialty menu items beginning at 11 a.m. The culinary team will be offering a selection of specialty a la carte items, including skillet cornbread, served with whipped agave butter; smoked chicken wings with celery and ranch dressing; shrimp cocktail served with Atomic cocktail sauce and lavosh cracker; steak salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, blue cheese, candied walnuts, mushrooms, balsamic, and creamy horseradish dressing; mixed market greens served with candied walnuts, feta, cranberries, and cranberry vinaigrette; filet mignon hand-cut in-house with caramelized shallot butter; chimichurri & chipotle demi-glace; and more. Mother’s Day offerings will be served until 8 p.m. For Mother’s Day reservations at Roaring Fork, visit roaringfork.com.
Royal Palms Resort & Spa
On Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Royal Palms Resort and Spa invites families to gather ’round and celebrate Mother’s Day with its decadent Mother’s Day Banquet Buffet. Guests will have the chance to dig into an array of breakfast favorites and seasonal flavors in a grand ballroom setting. Highlights include a seafood station featuring oysters Florentine and Scottish salmon, a paella station, a waffle bar, charcuterie and a dessert spread. The banquet buffet is priced at $75 for children ages 6–12 and $175 for adults, which includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Prepaid reservations can be booked online here.
Sprinkles Scottsdale
Gifting a specially curated assortment of gourmet cupcakes is a wonderful way to celebrate the moms and motherly figures in our lives. Sprinkles Scottsdale is offering a Mother’s Day Bundle available for pick up or local delivery from the Scottsdale bakery. Each Mother’s Day Bundle is priced at $68 at all local bakeries and includes: three Strawberry Shortcake Bar Cupcakes, three Vanilla Cupcakes, three Red Velvet Cupcakes and three Dark Chocolate Cupcakes. Pick-up and delivery for the Mother’s Day Bundle at Sprinkles Scottsdale is Monday, May 6 through Sunday, May 12.
Nationwide Mother’s Day bundles and shipping are also available for moms who live out of town. Nationwide shipping is $80 and bundles are delivered Tuesday, April 30 through Friday, May 10. To purchase local and nationwide Sprinkles Mother’s Day bundles, click here.
T. Cook’s
This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an impeccable brunch at Royal Palms’ award-winning restaurant, T. Cook’s. On Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests are invited to experience an elegant prix-fixe menu featuring elevated takes on classic brunch fare, including spring pea ravioli, prime skirt steak with roasted potatoes and chocolate raspberry mousse cake. The prix-fixe brunch is priced at $75 for children ages 6–12 and $175 for adults, which includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Prepaid reservations can be booked online here.
Terra Tempe
Treat Mom to a lavish Mother’s Day brunch buffet at Terra Tempe at Westin Tempe on Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu features favorites like Blackened Red Fish, Prime Rib, Snow Crab Claws and Grilled Rosemary Chicken Thighs. Mom can also enjoy brunch cocktails and mocktails, including the Copper State Colada, Yuz a Peach and Greyhound to Tempe. Plus, she can customize her own Bloody Mary at the Bloody Mary Bar with a selection of pickled, savory and spicy finishes. Choose from two seating times: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Adults are $90 per person, and kids are $45 per person. Make a reservation here. Plus, surprise mom with gorgeous florals upon arrival with a custom bouquet crafted by Stem Swag. Small bouquets are $35 each, and large bouquets are $65 each and can be pre-ordered at checkout.
The Americano
In honor of Mother’s Day, The Americano is featuring a prix-fixe brunch menu with family-style brunch bites, including Crispy Potatoes with fingerling potatoes, truffle and parmesan; Truffle Honey Bacon with truffle mesquite honey and Wood-Fire Filet with salsa verde. Entree selections include a 10-ounce Ribeye with eggs any style and Italian fries; Wagyu Beef Cheek with potato hash, roasted vegetables, pumpkin seed togarashi and parmesan; Eggs Benedict with lobster hollandaise, lobster tail and English muffin served with a side Arugula salad; Ricotta Waffles with triple stack waffles, mixed berry and Fresno compote, whipped mascarpone butter; and more.
Moms can also enjoy a Bloody Mary Cart ($29) with Ketel One Vodka and house-made bloody Mary mix delivered table-side for guests to choose their garnishes, along with the exclusive Mother Knows Best ($20) cocktail with Hendrick’s Flora, elderflower, strawberry, lime and Prosecco float. Additionally, an à la carte kids brunch menu will be available for children 12 and under. Mother’s Day Brunch at The Americano is on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is $75 per person. Book your reservation here.
The Mexicano
Celebrate Mom fiesta-style at The Mexicano with a special brunch menu that will be offered Friday, May 10 (Mexican Mother’s Day) through Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Along with live entertainment from local DJs, the Mother’s Day brunch will feature a menu with breakfast creations including Tres Leches Pancakes and Concha French Toast, among other delectable dishes. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online here. themexicano.com.
The Montauk
Can’t bring your mom on a beach vacation? Bring the east coast to her at The Montauk on Mother’s Day. Moms can sip on dollar mimosas with a purchase of any entrée. Catch their popular brunch from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. while listening to live local music. Popular brunch items include huevos rancheros, the Weekender Sandwich and assorted crepes. Learn more at themontaukaz.com.
The Rosticceria
Treat mom like she’s on a European vacation in Rome at The Rosticceria! From 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on Mother’s Day, guests can indulge in a specially-curated brunch menu with dishes including 10-layer Breakfast Lasagna, Lamb Osso Bucco and Strawberry Souffle Pancake, all while enjoying live music. Reserve your table now online at therosticceria.com.
The Sicilian Butcher
The modern-casual Italian restaurant is offering a specialty Mother’s Day menu Wednesday, May 8 through Sunday, May 12 at all three Valley locations in Chandler, Phoenix and Peoria. Enjoy specials, such as Lobster Tagliatelle, Cast Iron Baked Gnocchi, Lamb Ragu Pappardelle and Strawberry Tiramisu. Mother’s Day hours are 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Learn more at thesicilianbutcher.com.
The Wigwam
Treat mom to an elevated brunch buffet at Wigwam Ballroom, where she’ll enjoy a crave-worthy brunch spread, carving stations, a seafood table and plenty of sweet treats. Following brunch, head to the charming Sachem Foyer for complimentary photos with mom, and pick up a fresh spring bouquet from Wondry, available for preorder when booking through OpenTable. Mother’s Day Brunch at Wigwam Ballroom is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve your seat here.
At The Wigwam’s restaurant, Litchfield’s, mom will embark on a culinary journey steeped in sophistication and warmth this Mother’s Day, during which she will be treated to a four-course, prix-fixe dinner, artfully curated by Chef de Cuisine Adam Dunton. Menu items include a savory goat cheese cake, braised lamb pasta, grilled prime filet, chocolate bread pudding and more. Mother’s Day Dinner at Litchfield’s is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pricing is $135 per adult and $30 per child. Reserve your seat here.
Uchi Scottsdale
Treat mom to an Uchi experience to show her how much you love and appreciate her! Uchi Scottsdale has curated a special dine-in omakase menu for Sunday, May 12 featuring several exclusive off-menu tastings. Menu highlights include: Oysters, Bluefin Ichigo Crudo, Sake Karai Maki, Chef’s Choice Nigiri, Hiramasa Aburi, Tarabagani Chowder, Wagyu Striploin, Kinoko Nigiri with Caviar and Jasmine Cream for dessert. Mother’s Day Omakase at Uchi Scottsdale is $350 for two. Reserve your table here.
Wine Girl
Wine Girl in Scottsdale is throwing moms a special Inaugural Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12. Come spill the tea with mom and enjoy towers of pastries, finger sandwiches, a mimosa bar and a tea kettle for your table. In partnership with Turquoise Candy Hat Bar, you can also make fun charm bracelets with mom and take photos in front of the custom flower wall. Wine Girl will be offering two separate sittings for guests to reserve a spot at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Make your reservations online here.
