Although one day a year is not enough time to thank moms for all they do, make May 11 exceptional and take mom out for brunch. Here’s what a few D.C. restaurants are serving up for Mother’s Day…
Bourbon Steak – A three-course Mother’s Day brunch menu. Sample courses: potato leek soup, pain perdu French toast and profiteroles. $95 per person, $40 per child. 2800 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. 202-944-2026
Café Milano – A brunch buffet featuring an egg station, a breakfast buffet, a raw bar, an antipasti buffet, a bread station, a pasta station, an entrée station and a dessert station. Prosecco included. $95 per person, $39 per child. 3251 Prospect St., NW. 202-333-6183
Ristorante Piccolo – A three-course Italian dinner with choice of Champagne, mimosa or Bloody Mary. Complimentary glass of Champagne for moms. Serving from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $28 per person. (A Mother’s Day dinner will be served from 3:30 to 10 p.m.) 1068 31st St., NW. 202-342-7414
The Grill Room – A brunch menu by executive chef Jakob Esko featuring New American and European flavors. Selections include orange and rye whiskey cured salmon, chopped lobster salad, rotisserie maple leaf farm duck and the Grill Room’s popular peach baked Alaska. Serving 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $95 per person, $30 per child. 1050 31st St., NW. 202-617-2424
I-Thai – A free meal for moms on Mother’s Day weekend, courtesy of Georgetown’s newest Thai restaurant and sushi bar (reservation required). I-Thai offers a complete Japanese menu in addition to Thai favorites like I-Thai basil – think Ka Pow dishes – and mango curry. 3003 M St., NW. 202-580-8852
Teddy & the Bully Bar – A three-course menu by executive chef Demetrio Zavala with a variety of farm fresh items, including a flapjack and omelet station. Teddy’s patio will be open, weather permitting. Serving 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $40 per person. 1200 19th St., NW. 202-872-8700
Walker’s Grille – A three-course prix-fixe menu of contemporary American fare, including farm vegetable gazpacho as a starter, herb crusted prime rib and chocolate paté with raspberries, hazelnuts, apricots and whipped cream. $35 per person. 6909 Metro Park Dr., Alexandria. 703-922-6200
701 Restaurant – A three-course Mother’s Day menu accompanied by live jazz. Menu options include a roasted carrot salad, branzino and coconut panna cotta. Serving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $45 per person. 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. 202-393-0701
Bombay Club– A three-course prix-fixe Indian menu. Entrees such as lamb and chana masala are available on the buffet. $39-50 per person, $54 with Champagne. 815 Connecticut Ave., NW. 202-659-3727
