Mother’s Day 2018
All mothers should be celebrated everyday, but Mother’s Day is when we shower them with more love than ever! A great way to celebrate your mother, or for spouses to celebrate the mother of their children, is to treat your special someone to a delicious brunch date. Charlotte has so many fantastic local spots that will meet any mothers’ food preferences. At Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency we would like to thank all of the wonderful Moms, Stepmoms, and stand in Moms for all you do in raising your children each and everyday. We know that moms are the true super heros in the world. We are wishing you a relaxing weekend and enjoy being showered with all the love you deserve for being such a great mom.
Great places for celebrating Mother’s Day (Reservations are suggested at all restaraunts, call ahead for availability and to make a reservation.):
The Asbury, 235 N. Tryon St.: Regular brunch menu, including pimento cheese omelets and the Southern Benedict (country ham and pimento cheese gravy). Every mother gets a rose. Reservations: Yes. Price range: $9-$14; mimosas are $7 and $9 ($28 and $32 by the pitcher). 704-342-1193.
Carpe Diem, 1535 Elizabeth Ave.: $30 for a two-course menu that includes salads or soup and entrees including fried chicken and waffles and crab cake Benedict. Mimosas are $7 or $9.50 for a mango version with Amaro. Reservations: Yes. 704-377-7976.
Tupelo Honey, 1820 South Blvd.: You get a $10 bonus card if you buy a $50 gift card, and mothers get a free dessert with dinner all weekend (dinner only, not the buffet). Price range: $13 to $30. Brunch served 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations: Yes. 980-225-9175.
Fork!, 20517 N. Main St., Cornelius: $10 to $14 for brunch dishes with a seasonal/local spin. $7 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: Yes. 704-655-7465.
Haymaker, 225 S. Poplar St.: It’s not regularly open for weekend brunch yet, but they’re making an exception for Mother’s Day. Expect a special brunch menu with seasonal Southern-inspired dishes. Price range: $10-$16. Blood orange mimosas: $9. Reservations: Yes. 704-626-6116.
Little Spoon, 2820 Selwyn Ave.: The reopened Myers Park brunch restaurant has a wide menu, with shared items (mini biscuits with bacon fat butter, cinnamon toast brulee) for $5.50-$11, larger things like bowls and plates for $9 to $13, and hand-held things like biscuit sandwiches and tacos for $9 to $16. Cocktails run from $10 to $15, including the Orangina Mimosa. Reservations: No. 704-496-9908.
Haberdish, 3106 N. Davidson St.: The brunch menu runs on weekdays, but on Sundays, you can get the full dinner menu, with the addition of chicken & waffles. (Yes, you want that.) Price range: $5 to $10 for appetizers, $7.50 to $26 for entrees, $6-$8 for desserts. Full cocktail menu. Reservations: No, but you can use the Nowait app. 704-817-1084.
Zada Jane’s Corner Cafe, 1601 Central Ave. A mix of classic and creative dishes, with vegan and vegetarian options, and some Mother’s Day specials. Price range: $7.95 to $9.95. Mimosas are $6.50 and bottles of sparkling wine are half-price. No reservations. 704-332-3663.
The Yolk, 1912 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: With the slogan “A Love Affair With Breakfast,” it’s always worth the drive. Expect Mother’s Day brunch specials inspired by chef Gregory Collier’s mother. Lots of local ingredients and Southern-inspired breakfast dishes (but no mimosas). Price range: $6.79 to $10.79. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations: No. 803-792-4449.
Flying Biscuit Cafe, Park Road Shopping Center and Stonecrest at Piper Glen: Southern-inspired comfort food. Mothers all get a chocolate-covered strawberry on Mother’s Day. Price range: $8 to $13, breakfasts usually $12. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are $5-$6. Reservations: No. 704-714-3400 (Park Road) or 704-295-4440 (Stonecrest).
5Church, 5th and Church streets. They’re doing a full buffet with traditional breakfast dishes, a raw bar (crab legs, shrimp, smoked salmon and oysters), carved New York strips and an omelet station. And: $18 mimosa flights, in cucumber mint, hibiscus lavender, passionfruit and pineapple. $40; $18 for kids younger than 12. Reservations: yes. 704-919-1322.
Corkbuzz, 4905 Ashley Park Lane (near South Park). The brunch menu ranges from sophisticated breakfast spins (brioche French toast) to salads and burgers. Brunch cocktails (mimosas, Bloody Marys, screwdrivers and bellinis) are all $5. For Mother’s Day. they’re doing a special “roses and rose” three-course menu for $40, and bottles of Champagne are half price. Reservations: Yes. Price range: $8 to $16. Brunch menu: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 704-625-1328.
Vivace, 1100 Metropolitan Ave.: Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, plus an antipasti and entree are $30. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. 704-370-7755.
Heist, 2909 N. Davidson St.: For $19, you get an extensive all-you-can-eat breakfast-style buffet, plus one entree you order separately. Cocktails are where it gets interesting: $6 for a bacon Bloody Mary or mimosa with a choice of juice ($15 for a carafe of those mimosas), or $9-$10 for house cocktails. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations: No. 704-375-8260.
Fahrenheit, 222 S. Caldwell St.: Brunch menu with choices such as King Crab Benedict, duck-fat cinnamon rolls and bacon s’mores waffles from $7 to $15. Cocktails: $7 for mimosas and Bloody Marys; $12 to $15 for cocktails. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday. Reservations: Yes. 980-237-6718.
300 East, 300 East Blvd.: The Sunday brunch menu has plenty of eggs and benedicts, but for Mother’s Day, expect specials and sweet dishes from pastry chef Ashley Boyd. They can seat groups of up to six. They’ll also have half-price bottles of wine and $4.50 mimosas and Bloody Marys. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: Yes. 704-332-6507.
Stewart Penick’s Terrace, South Park and Ballantyne: Indulgent breakfasts are always their thing, especially sweet twists such as red velvet waffles drizzled with cream cheese icing ($11.50, $6 if you want that with fried chicken) and carrot cake pancakes. 4625 Piedmont Road Dr. in SouthPark, 704-554-6177, and 14815 Ballantyne Village Way, 704-369-5190. Served 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.
Cafe Monte, 6700 Fairview Road: The French cafe in SouthPark goes sweet in the mornings, with crepes, Belgian waffles (including gluten-free versions) and brioche French toast with choices of Nutella, maple syrup, banana flambes and berry compotes, in addition to traditional breakfast dishes. $8 to $12. Mimosas are $8. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Reservations: Yes. 704-552-1116.
Amelie’s, multiple locations: Sweet and savory breakfast options. Three of the locations (380 S. College St., Park Road Back Lot and Carmel Commons, 7715 Pineville Matthews Road) have spring mimosas (Grapefruit Tarragon + Mint, Raspberry Rhubarb and cotton candy) for $8 each. No reservations needed.
Aix En Provence, 545B Providence Road: Usually closed Sundays, but they make an exception for Mother’s Day. Three-course menu of traditional dishes, including French-style desserts, for $42. Mimosas and bellinis are $10. Also available at Cochon d’Or, 201 W. South Main St. in Waxhaw. Reservations: Yes. 704-332-1886 (Aix) or 704-256-5382.
Gallery Restaurant at the Ballantyne, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway: Contemporary Southern buffet with a dessert spread, mimosas and Bloody Marys and live music from noon to 4 p.m. $95 (plus tax and 24 percent service charge) per person, $40 for ages 5 to 12, free for ages 4 and younger. Also a Mother’s Day tea from 1-4pm May 9-May 12 with tea sandwiches, sweets and a complimentary glass of champagne; $45 for adults, $25 for children 5-12. Reservations: Yes. 704-248-4100.
BLT Steak at the Ritz Carlton, 110 N. College St.: In addition to the regular brunch menu ($15 to $50), you can go for the new $49 Sunday Roast program: Chef Matt Slezak picks a special cut and serves it. For Mother’s Day, he’ll do prime rib with bacon and onion popovers, a side and two sauces. They’ll also have extended hours (11 a.m.-9 p.m., in case your mother sleeps really late), along with half-price wine bottles and $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas. Reservations: Yes. 704-972-4380.
Georges Brasserie, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive. Special brunch buffet, with small plates, omelet station, carving station, seafood (oysters, shrimp, mussels and smoked salmon), salads, sides and desserts. $38 for for adults, $15 for children older than 3. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 980-219-7409.
Stoke, 100 W. Trade St. in the Marriott City Center: New spring daytime menu (6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily) includes brunch classics such as ricotta-stuffed French toast, Italian-style avocado toast and grain bowls, plus heartier entrees such as dipped fried chicken and shrimp and grits. Price range: $6-$18. Reservations: Yes. 704-353-6005.
Halcyon, 500 S. Tryon St. in the Mint Museum: Regular brunch menu with some seasonal specialties planned for Mother’s Day. Price range: $12 to $16 for entrees, and $9 for mimosas. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. 704-910-0865.
Sullivan’s, 1928 South Blvd.: Three-course menu with choices that include crab cake Benedict, rack of lamb, crab-stuffed shrimp and Bananas Foster bread pudding. $39 per person. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: Yes. 704-335-8228.
Written by: Elizabeth
