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Reservations recommended, options galore
What does a mom want for Mother’s Day? First and foremost, not to have to cook and clean. Second, to not to have to make all the plans. And third, something finger-licking good to eat — but what that is depends on what kind of mom she is.
Ahead are some options for brunch and ways to celebrate moms that range from classic to girly to just get that mom a burger and a spot to chill. We can help you make reservations, but you’re on your own with the card and gift.
Read MoreFor the mom who just wants a burger and a brew on a nice day: this West Dallas brewery has some of the best food to go with its locally brewed beers. Order up chicken wings, loaded fries or crispy cauliflower, and an array of sandwiches, wraps, and burgers to go with a flight of beers.
For the mom who is a Francophile: there’s nowhere to go but Knox Bistro. Enjoy a three-course brunch for $85 per adult, with a main and dessert for kids at $40. Mom can enjoy at Dutch baby pancake, hanger steak and eggs, or the gravlax and trout board, along with quiche, omelettes, or eggs Benedict. Reservations are recommended.
For the mom who deeply loves her wine: take her for tapas and a few glasses at this Knox/Henderson spot. Or enjoy a proper brunch with dishes like Serrano Benedict or Brunch Fideos with chorizo, gaucho sausage and a sunny side up egg. Or try the olive oil pancakes made with cinnamon butter and maple syrup. Its wine list obviously has a lot of great options from Spain, while Italy and France are well represented also.
For the mom who’s a progressive: take her to Rye on Lowest Greenville. The dishes are inventive, unusual twists on classics, like the fried chicken and grits which includes rum-brined chicken thigh, red corn grits with cheddar, roasted jalapeno gravy, and a poached local egg. Or try the GELTy Pleasure, with house pork belly goetta, a local egg, a croissant, and spicy honey butter. And its outdoor patio will open for Mother’s Day weekend. Make a reservation!
For the mom who loves to travel: take her to a spot inspired by the owner’s travels around Thailand and Vietnam. Try the Thai chicken and waffles, banh mi french toast, Thai eggs benedict, or fried rice “over easy” for a brunch sourced right off the menus of Southeast Asia. Reservations are online.
For the mom who appreciates history: take her to the Perle on Maple in the Stoneleigh. The building is celebrating a century of hanging around this year. For Mother’s Day it will offer classics, including eggs Benedict (classic, vegetable, and Texas-style), a roasted half chicken, and Rice Krispy French toast, among other options. Reservations can be made online.
For the mom who likes luxury, sushi, and getting a deal: Nobu Dallas is offering a prix fixe menu for Mother’s Day brunch. For $75 per person, diners get a starter, main, and dessert. Options include Nobu eggs benedict with snow crab, beef tenderloin with egg and yuzu soy butter, a chef’s selection of sushi, and more. Reservations are strongly recommended.
For the mom who is high-key bougie: take her to Fearing’s for the Southwest menu of the season. Try the jumbo Gulf lump crab cake Benedict, Mississippi-syle braised lamb shank, pan seared Alaskan halibut, and an array of dessert options. For brunch on Mother’s Day, diners can choose the three courses for $145 for adults and $45 for kids. Reservations are available.
For the mom who is a girly girl: hit up Lexy’s in Trinity Groves and make sure to grab a bottle of Moet from the vending machine. Point mom towards the ricotta pancakes, lobster crab cake and eggs Benedict, or the beignets for a popping celebration. Reservations can be made online.
For the mom who likes to know what the buzz is about: One of the city’s James Beard nominees for Best New Restaurant is hosting a taste of some of its greatest hits for the holiday. Take mom for a brunch of Oysters Beatrice (baked oysters), smoked salmon, Mamaw’s fried chicken and waffles, or Beatrice Benedict with blue crab cake. The menu will be available for brunch all weekend. Reservations are available online.
For the mom with a sweet tooth: bring her by for doughnuts or pick ‘em up and deliver with love. The array of inventive options at this spot will make any sweets-loving mom happy. Or, preorder the mom doughnut, made with strawberry glaze, white chocolate drizzle, and toasted meringue — available through May 7.
For the mom who likes to keep it simple: nothing says easy like some tacos and a glass of wine (or a cocktail...or a beer). The tacos at this spot can be as fancy or classic as mom wants, and the staff will do an excellent job helping pair it with a good wine. Order up the house deal: six tacos and a bottle of wine for $40. And it’s got indoor and outdoor seating.
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For the mom who just wants a burger and a brew on a nice day: this West Dallas brewery has some of the best food to go with its locally brewed beers. Order up chicken wings, loaded fries or crispy cauliflower, and an array of sandwiches, wraps, and burgers to go with a flight of beers.
For the mom who is a Francophile: there’s nowhere to go but Knox Bistro. Enjoy a three-course brunch for $85 per adult, with a main and dessert for kids at $40. Mom can enjoy at Dutch baby pancake, hanger steak and eggs, or the gravlax and trout board, along with quiche, omelettes, or eggs Benedict. Reservations are recommended.
For the mom who deeply loves her wine: take her for tapas and a few glasses at this Knox/Henderson spot. Or enjoy a proper brunch with dishes like Serrano Benedict or Brunch Fideos with chorizo, gaucho sausage and a sunny side up egg. Or try the olive oil pancakes made with cinnamon butter and maple syrup. Its wine list obviously has a lot of great options from Spain, while Italy and France are well represented also.
For the mom who’s a progressive: take her to Rye on Lowest Greenville. The dishes are inventive, unusual twists on classics, like the fried chicken and grits which includes rum-brined chicken thigh, red corn grits with cheddar, roasted jalapeno gravy, and a poached local egg. Or try the GELTy Pleasure, with house pork belly goetta, a local egg, a croissant, and spicy honey butter. And its outdoor patio will open for Mother’s Day weekend. Make a reservation!
For the mom who loves to travel: take her to a spot inspired by the owner’s travels around Thailand and Vietnam. Try the Thai chicken and waffles, banh mi french toast, Thai eggs benedict, or fried rice “over easy” for a brunch sourced right off the menus of Southeast Asia. Reservations are online.
For the mom who appreciates history: take her to the Perle on Maple in the Stoneleigh. The building is celebrating a century of hanging around this year. For Mother’s Day it will offer classics, including eggs Benedict (classic, vegetable, and Texas-style), a roasted half chicken, and Rice Krispy French toast, among other options. Reservations can be made online.
For the mom who likes luxury, sushi, and getting a deal: Nobu Dallas is offering a prix fixe menu for Mother’s Day brunch. For $75 per person, diners get a starter, main, and dessert. Options include Nobu eggs benedict with snow crab, beef tenderloin with egg and yuzu soy butter, a chef’s selection of sushi, and more. Reservations are strongly recommended.
For the mom who is high-key bougie: take her to Fearing’s for the Southwest menu of the season. Try the jumbo Gulf lump crab cake Benedict, Mississippi-syle braised lamb shank, pan seared Alaskan halibut, and an array of dessert options. For brunch on Mother’s Day, diners can choose the three courses for $145 for adults and $45 for kids. Reservations are available.
For the mom who is a girly girl: hit up Lexy’s in Trinity Groves and make sure to grab a bottle of Moet from the vending machine. Point mom towards the ricotta pancakes, lobster crab cake and eggs Benedict, or the beignets for a popping celebration. Reservations can be made online.
For the mom who likes to know what the buzz is about: One of the city’s James Beard nominees for Best New Restaurant is hosting a taste of some of its greatest hits for the holiday. Take mom for a brunch of Oysters Beatrice (baked oysters), smoked salmon, Mamaw’s fried chicken and waffles, or Beatrice Benedict with blue crab cake. The menu will be available for brunch all weekend. Reservations are available online.
For the mom with a sweet tooth: bring her by for doughnuts or pick ‘em up and deliver with love. The array of inventive options at this spot will make any sweets-loving mom happy. Or, preorder the mom doughnut, made with strawberry glaze, white chocolate drizzle, and toasted meringue — available through May 7.
For the mom who likes to keep it simple: nothing says easy like some tacos and a glass of wine (or a cocktail...or a beer). The tacos at this spot can be as fancy or classic as mom wants, and the staff will do an excellent job helping pair it with a good wine. Order up the house deal: six tacos and a bottle of wine for $40. And it’s got indoor and outdoor seating.
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