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Here's a roundup of possibilities for Mother's Day. Events are on May 11 unless otherwise noted. Reservations may be required or recommended.

AL BIERNAT'S A three-course brunch menu will be offered. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $36.95, $14.95 for children under 12. 4217 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-2201. www.albiernats.com.

ANDIAMO ITALIAN BAR & GRILL A three-course brunch featuring selections such as veal piccata and pecan-crusted trout will be available. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $21.95, $10.95 for children under 10. 4151 Belt Line Road. 972-233-1515. www.andiamogrill.com.

ARCODORO & POMODORO An a la carte menu of seasonal Italian dishes by chef Francesco Farris will be offered. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary. 2708 Routh St. 214-871-1924. www.arcodoro.com.

ARTHUR'S PRIME STEAKS AND SEAFOOD A three-course brunch (see Web site for selections) will be available. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $29.95, $15.95 for children under 12. 15175 Quorum Drive. 972-385-0800. www.arthursdallas.com.

BIJOUX A four-course brunch will be available. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $75 without wine, $95 with wine pairings; $35 for children 3 to 12, free for children 2 and younger. 5450 W. Lovers Lane. 214-350-6100. www.bijouxrestaurant.com.

BLUE GOOSE CANTINA Mimosas for $2 will be available with an a la carte brunch menu. May 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plano, Addison and Lower Greenville locations. www.bluegoosecantina.com.

BLUE MESA GRILL Brunch buffet includes chicken and mushroom enchiladas, glazed ham, a taco bar, Belgian waffles, huevos rancheros, red chile salmon, an omelet bar and a variety of desserts. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $16.95, $6.95 for children 6 to 10, free for children 5 and under. Available at various area locations (in Dallas, Plano, Southlake and Fort Worth). www.bluemesagrill.com.

BUGATTI RISTORANTE An Italian-style three-course brunch will be served. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $43, $20 for children. 3802 W. Northwest Highway. 214-350-2470. www.bugattis.net.

CANARY CAFE An a la carte dinner menu will be offered, along with 25 percent off bottles of Mediterranean wine. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 5100 Belt Line Road. 972-503-7080. www.canarycafeaddison.com.

CHAMBERLAIN'S FISH MARKET GRILL A prix fixe brunch menu includes a choice of starters such as lobster bisque, entrees such as grilled Alaskan halibut and desserts such as New York-style cheesecake. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $35, $17.50 for children under 12. 4525 Belt Line Road, Addison. 972-503-3474. www.chamberlainsrestaurant.com.

CHAMBERLAIN'S STEAK AND CHOP HOUSE A prix fixe brunch menu includes a choice of starters such as fig-glazed quail salad, entrees such as slow-roasted prime rib and desserts such as chocolate mousse cake. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $35, $17.50 for children under 12. 5330 Belt Line Road. 972-934-2467. www.chamberlainsrestaurant.com.

THE CLASSIC CAFE AT ROANOKE A three-course lunch includes a choice of soup or salad; a choice of entrees such as pan-seared tilapia fillet; and dessert. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $45, $25 for children. 504 N. Oak St., Roanoke. 817-430-8185. www.theclassiccafe.com.

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL Brunch includes prime rib, smoked ham, salmon, made-to-order omelets, pastas and desserts. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $29.95, $14.95 for ages 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under. 14315 Midway Road. 972-980-8877.

CRÚ: A WINE BAR A three-course brunch will be served at Dallas and Plano locations. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $27.95, half-price for children 12 and under. www.cruawinebar.com.

DADDY JACK'S WOOD GRILL A three-course brunch will be available, along with frozen Bellinis and bottomless mimosas. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $22. 2723 Elm St. 214-653-3949. www.daddyjackswoodgrill.com.

DALLAS FISH MARKET A three-course menu includes a choice of starters such as Maine lobster corn chowder, main-course items such as grilled swordfish with smoked almonds and desserts such as espresso cheesecake with raspberry coulis and whipped cream. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $39. 1501 Main St. 214-744-3474. www.dallasfishmarket.com.

DALLAS/FORT WORTH AIRPORT MARRIOTT Brunch includes breakfast dishes, salads, carving stations, entrees and desserts. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $36, $29 for ages 55 and older, $15 for ages 7 to 12, free for children 6 and under. 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving. 972-871-4959.

DEL FRISCO'S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE A three-course brunch menu includes a choice of entrees such as seared sea scallops with sun-dried tomato ravioli and filet mignon Benedict with béarnaise sauce. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $41.95; $14.95 for a children's menu. 5251 Spring Valley Road. 972-490-9000.

DICK'S LAST RESORT Sunday Gospel Brunch features an all-you-can-eat buffet of salads, fruits, shrimp, bourbon-glazed salmon, fried chicken, crab cakes, desserts, pastries and more, with live music. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $22.99, $6.99 for children under 12. 2211 N. Lamar St. 214-747-0001.

DOUBLETREE HOTEL DALLAS-CAMPBELL CENTRE Brunch buffet includes prime rib, ham, turkey, and omelet and dessert stations. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $39.95, $31.95 for ages 55 and older, $19.95 for ages 5 to 12, free for children 4 and under. 8250 N. Central Expressway. 214-691-8700.

DRAGONFLY Hotel ZaZa restaurant offers a four-course brunch, featuring sweet and savory selections and bottomless mimosas. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $50. 2332 Leonard St. 214-550-9500. www.hotelzaza.com.

THE FAIRMONT DALLAS Brunch buffet features a selection of salads, appetizers, sushi and more. Seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $78, $65 for seniors, $35 for ages 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under. 1717 N. Akard St. 214-720-5340. www.fairmont.com/dallas.

FERRARI'S ITALIAN VILLA An a la carte menu includes dishes such as veal piccata and complimentary chocolate (with purchase of menu item) for mothers. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary. 14831 Midway Road, Addison. 972-980-9898. www.ferrarisrestaurant.com.
• An a la carte menu at the Grapevine location includes entrees such as Chilean sea bass al forno. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary.

FISH CITY GRILL A special menu will be available at area locations. May 9-11, all day starting at 11 a.m. Prices vary. www.fishcitygrill.com.

GARDEN CAFE Buffet includes sausage and egg casserole; sliced brisket; pot roast with root vegetables; and desserts. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $18.95, $8.95 for ages 4 to 11, free for children 3 and under. 5310 Junius. 214-887-8330www.gardencafe.net.

GO FISH A three-course menu will be available. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $34.95. 4950 Belt Line Road. 972-980-1919. www.gofishrestaurants.com.

THE GRAPE Celebration will include Sunday brunch fare and kid-friendly selections. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices vary. 2808 Greenville Ave. 214-828-1981. www.thegraperestaurant.com.

THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY A brunch menu includes eggs Benedict and crab Benedict. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices range from $11.95 to $29.95. 13270 Dallas Parkway. 214-459-1601. www.thegrill.com.

GRIMALDI'S Mothers will receive a select complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entree. 11 a.m. to midnight. 3636 McKinney Ave. 214-559-4611. www.grimaldispizzeria.com.

HILTON DALLAS LINCOLN CENTRE Brunch buffet includes sushi, prime rib, leg of lamb and desserts. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $52, $45 for seniors, $35 for children 6 to 12, free for children under 6. 5410 LBJ Freeway. 972-701-5160. www.dallaslincolncentre.hilton.com.

HILTON DFW LAKES EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER A brunch buffet will be available, along with a red rose for each mother. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $42.95, $15.95 for ages 6 to 12, free for children under 6. 1800 State Highway 26 East, Grapevine. 817-481-8444. www.hiltondfwlakesecc.com.

HILTON PARK CITIES Champagne brunch in the hotel's Opio restaurant includes a breakfast buffet, prime rib, peppered ham, chicken-fried chicken, beef medallions and desserts. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $44.95, $20 for children 5 to 10, free for children under 5. 5954 Luther Lane. 214-368-0400. www.dallasparkcities.hilton.com.

HOTEL ST. GERMAIN Brunch buffet includes items such as smoked salmon, bacon and eggs, shrimp cocktail and strawberry shortcake. Seatings at 11 and 11:30 a.m., noon, and 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. $55. 2516 Maple Ave. 214-871-2516. www.hotelstgermain.com.

HUMPERDINK'S Brunch menu includes made-to-order omelets, French toast, eggs Benedict and cinnamon rolls. Starting at 11 a.m. Menu items range from $7.99 to $10.99. Children's selections (from a kids' menu) are half-price for children 12 and under. At area locations. www.humperdinks.com.

INTERCONTINENTAL DALLAS Brunch includes entrees such as garlic-rosemary-crusted beef tenderloin and a variety of salads, seafood and desserts. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $54, $27 for ages 5 to 12, free for children under 5. 15201 Dallas Parkway. 972-386-6000.

JASPER'S A three-course brunch menu will be available. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $35. 7161 Bishop Road, Plano. 469-229-9111. www.kentrathbun.com.

LA DUNI LATIN CAFE Celebration features a three-course brunch. Seatings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $29.75. 4620 McKinney Ave. 214-520-7300. www.laduni.com.
• Also at La Duni Latin Kitchen and Baking Studio, 4264 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-520-6888.

LAVENDOU A three-course brunch featuring classic French and Provençal dishes will be available. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $29.95. 19009 Preston Road. 972-248-1911. www.lavendou.com.

THE MERCURY GRILL Brunch buffet includes carving, cheese and salad stations; seafood selections; and breakfast items. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $49.95, $25 for children under 10. Prices include a family portrait (one per table). 11909 Preston Road. 972-960-7774.

MIGNON A three-course menu will be offered. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $39.95. 4005 Preston Road, Plano. 972-943-3372. www.mignonplano.com.

NANA Celebration includes a four-course menu ($85) for adults, featuring selections such as grilled chicken with asparagus, and a three-course menu ($45) for children 5 to 12, featuring dishes such as scrambled eggs with smoked bacon. Free for children under 5. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2201 Stemmons Freeway. 214-761-7470. www.nanarestaurant.com.

NEIMAN MARCUS NorthPark Center location hosts a brunch (in the Zodiac restaurant) featuring cold items (such as artisan cheeses, Gulf shrimp), hot items (such as eggs Benedict with tomato, spinach and champagne hollandaise), a carving station and a selection of desserts. Seatings at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. $40, $20 for children under 12. 400 NorthPark Center (Central Expressway at Northwest Highway). 214-891-1210.

OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM An a la carte brunch menu includes selections such as house-smoked salmon, steak and eggs and jumbo lump crab Benedict. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary. 13340 Dallas Parkway. 972-759-2277. www.theoceanaire.com.

THE OLD WARSAW A four-course menu includes main-course choices such as grilled lamb chops with Roquefort cheese and au gratin potatoes. 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. $39.95. 2610 Maple Ave. 214-528-0032. www.oldwarsaw.com.

OLEA MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO A three-course brunch will be offered. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $29.95. 5809 Preston Road, Plano. 972-378-0203. www.oleabistro.com.

THE PALM A family-style menu (serving two to three diners) includes steak and Italian specialties. 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. $69 for the meal. 701 Ross Ave. 214-698-0470. www.thepalm.com.

PARK CITIES PRIME A three-course brunch will be available. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $39. A menu for children under 6 features items starting at $7. 8411 Preston Road. 214-691-7763. www.parkcitiesprime.com.

PATRY'S BISTRO AND WINE BAR A three-course menu features multiple selections per course. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $25.95, $12.95 for children under 12. 4601 W. Lovers Lane. 214-352-2489. www.patrysbistro.com.

POMPANO SEAFOOD RESTAURANT An a la carte brunch menu will be offered. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary. 5930 Royal Lane. 214-365-9177.

POPOLOS CAFE A three-course brunch will be available. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $29.95. Children under 12 may order one of two select entrees for $5. 5959 Royal Lane (at Preston). 214-692-5497. www.popolos.com.

ROSEWOOD CRESCENT HOTEL A brunch buffet includes made-to-order waffles, pancakes and French toast; rib eye; Scottish smoked salmon; and a variety of pastries and cakes. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $60, $30 for ages 3 to 12, free for children 2 and under. 400 Crescent Court. 214-953-4341. www.crescentcourt.com.

ROSEWOOD MANSION ON TURTLE CREEK A three-course brunch menu includes a choice of starters and entree selections such as filet mignon with Yukon gold potato purée and wild mushroom ragout. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd. $95, $45 for children. 214-443-4747. www.mansiononturtlecreek.com.

RUGGERI'S A three-course lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $24.95, $12.95 for children. Bottomless mimosas $5.95. 5950 Royal Lane. 214-750-0111. www.ruggeri-restaurant.com.

ST. MARTIN'S WINE BISTRO A three-course prix fixe menu (see Web site for selections) will be available. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $30, $15.95 for children under 12. 3020 Greenville Ave. 214-826-0940. www.stmartinswinebistro.com.

SCENE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE An a la carte brunch menu includes prosciutto eggs Benedict and pork osso buco. 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary. Bottomless mimosas and bottomless Bloody Marys $10. 300 N. Akard. 214-468-8600. www.scenedallas.com.

STEVE FIELDS' STEAK AND LOBSTER LOUNGE Specials include roasted prime rib with a side for $21 and pan-seared halibut topped with crab and shrimp for $29. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 5013 W. Park Blvd., Plano. 972-596-7100. www.stevefieldsrestaurant.com.

SUSHISAMBA DALLAS Choose three items, which will be served family-style, from a brunch menu featuring selections such as shrimp frittata and snow crab eggs Benedict. The brunch is available for a minimum of two diners per party. $35, $15 for children under 12. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 13270 Dallas Parkway (at Galleria Dallas). 214-866-0214. www.sushisamba.com.

SWEET BASIL A three-course brunch will be offered. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $21. A children's menu for ages 10 and under is $6.95 per child. 17610 Midway Road. 972-733-1500. www.sweetbasilitalian.com.

SWEET TOMATOES A breakfast buffet includes build-your own breakfast burritos and Belgian waffles. 8 a.m. to noon. $8.29. 15225 Montfort Road. 972-385-7160. www.sweettomatoes.com.

T.G.I. FRIDAY'S Area locations (with the exception of restaurants at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport) will offer mothers a free select dessert with the purchase of an entree on Mother's Day during operating hours. www.fridays.com.

VERANDA TEA GARDEN Buffet includes entrees, vegetables, salads and desserts. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $24.95. Inside Antique Land, 800 N. Central Expressway, Plano. 972-509-7878.

VICTORY TAVERN A three-course prix fixe menu includes main-course selections such as grilled beef tenderloin medallions. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $26.95. A three-course menu for children 12 and under is $8.95. 3030 Olive. 214-432-1900. www.victorytavern.com.

WARWICK MELROSE HOTEL A champagne brunch buffet includes selections such as chilled saffron poached prawns and grilled Texas quail, along with a take-home blooming plant for each mother. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $60, $30 for children 5 to 12, free for children under 5. 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-224-3152. www.warwickmelrosedallas.com.

ZIZIKI'S Brunch menu includes selections such as Mediterranean shrimp and roasted leg of lamb. Seatings at 11 a.m. and 12:30 and 2 p.m. $26.95. At Travis Street and Preston Road locations. www.zizikis.com.

Compiled by Bindu Varghese and Shannon Sutlief

Published on GuideLive.com: 05.02.08

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