Mother's Day brunch is served at the Lodge at St. Edward.
if Ever there were a time to jump on a reservation drop, it's now, in the weeks leading up to Mother's Day. The alternative? Perhaps a panicked grocery run and slim pickings in the meal department. So leave the Mother’s Day prep, service, and cleanup to the experts slinging local fare and snag a spot at a Seattle institution.
Cafe Flora
8am–2:30pm | $65, $25 kids
The light, cozy Madison Valley spot upgrades its usual vegetarian weekend brunch to a swanky three-course menu: Start with berry-topped beignets and continue with lavender pistachio French toast or the veggie-forward pupusas before capping the meal with a strawberry pavlova or rhubarb cornmeal upside down cake.
Carrello
11am–2pm | $65, $35 kids
The Capitol Hill Italian restaurant revives a niche tradition just for brunch: the two-course meal arrives at each table by way of a special cart. Ricotta-stuffed brioche French toast and an elaborate cured king salmon are among the choices.
Cedar and Elm
10am–2pm | à la carte or $90 buffet
The Lodge at St. Edward's resident restaurant boasts dry tonkotsu udon, a mushroom frittata, and wagyu brunch burger in two festive brunch seatings. In the hotel's ballroom, a $90 buffet awaits for the all-you-can-eat celebrators.
The Lotte brunch is worth taking your eyes off the view.
Charlotte Restaurant
10am–2pm | $97, $45 kids
Perched above Elliot Bay, downtown’s bustle, and the iconic Smith Tower, the views from the Lotte Hotel’s Charlotte Restaurant are second only to the three-course Mother’s Day brunch. This year's menu stars a coconut pandan French toast, pan-seared Alaskan halibut, and an outright decadent dessert buffet.
De la Soil
10–11am | à la carte
Copperworks Kenmore's farm-to-table kitchen concept whips up a Mother's Day brunch starring warm sopapillas, carnitas-filled breakfast burritos, and lamb shakshuka. The restaurant sits right on the Burke-Gilman Trail, perfect for a post-brunch walk.
Elliott's Oyster House has Mother's Day specials and cocktail pairings.
Elliott's Oyster House
11am–4pm | à la carte
Oversize windows and patio seating take advantage of the waterfront location; dockside, Mother’s Day diners are treated to seaworthy menu specials from a smoked salmon benedict to king crab quiche.
Goldfinch Tavern
9am–2pm | $140, $35–65 kids
Brunch is all about the buffet at this waterfront restaurant: The app bar holds seasonal favorites while the dessert buffet boasts ginger-orange crème brûlée and blueberry parfaits. In between, entrées range from the decidedly brunch (eggs Florentine) to the almost dinner (lamb rack). Plus, moms kick off the meal with a festive spritzer.
Smith Tower
10AM–1:30pm | $80, $30–55 kids
Inside the downtown landmark, a three-course prix fixe brunch pairs with celebratory cocktails. Meal reservations include access to the historic exhibits and 35th-floor Observatory for the architecture and history nerds among us.
Brunch goes all out at Ramie.
Ramie
10am–2pm | à la carte
Trinh and Thai Nguyen add specials to their usual brunch offerings for the holiday: shrimp croissant benedict, com tâm, bánh mi châo, and more. The meal ends with a dessert tower fit for the occaision, and sunny cocktails keep things bubbly throughout.
Ray's
10am–9pm | à la carte or $110 Buffet
Choose your own adventure at the Sound-side restaurant with epic Olympic views. The first-floor Boathouse serves up Mother’s Day specials alongside the tried and true brunch and dinner menus; a $110 brunch buffet services the try-it-all types upstairs.
Ethan Stowell Restaurants celebrates Mother's Day from Capitol Hill to Queen Anne.
Rione XIII
10am–2pm | $39, $15 kids
Rione XIII’s Italian roots meld with the brunch-y occasion; fried calamari, tonnarelli, and classic French toast all play nice on the menu. Five spots Ethan Stowell Restaurants locations across the city celebrate Mother's Day; find them all here.
Waterways Cruises
11am | $116
Mother's Day hits the waters of Lake Union and Lake Washington on a two-hour cruise complemented by an elevated brunch buffet, complete with a made-to-order omelette station. Everyone gets bubbly upon boarding, and the captain points out landmarks along the journey.
Westin Bellevue
9am–2pm | $129, $39 kids
Delicate place setting details and pastel florals give this Eastside Mother’s Day brunch the air of whimsy. A family photo booth captures the day, a live string trio adds a touch of class, and a creative herb spritz station creates customizable cocktails.