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27+ Mother’s Day dining specials at D-FW restaurants in 2024

You’ll find everything from Korean barbecue to Parisian classics.

Celebrate Mom on May 12 this year with lots of brunch options, from classic brioche French toast to sushi specials. Reservations are recommended at almost all restaurants, so call ahead, go to their websites or reserve on OpenTable or Resy. More listings will be added to this story as they are announced.

Blue Mesa Grill

Mother’s Day Brunch is available both Saturday and Sunday on Mother’s Day weekend. Both brunches offer food stations featuring omelets and huevos rancheros, Belgian waffles with crispy fried chicken, tacos, beef tenderloin and more.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12. $40 per person, $12 for kids ages 6 to 11, and ages 5 and younger eat for free. Reservations are recommended. Locations in Addison, Fort Worth and Plano. bluemesagrill.com.

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Cafe Nubia

The Mediterranean and African fusion restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Buffet with bottomless mimosas and dishes like chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, omelets, pancakes, jollof rice, plantains, suya plates and more.

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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $39.99 for adults, $19.99 for children aged 3-12. Children under 3 eat free. 3920 Rosemeade Pkwy., #100, Dallas. No reservations are required. cafenubiadfw.com.

Culpepper Cattle Co.

Culpepper Cattle Co. will offer its regular brunch on Mother’s Day, including dishes like buttermilk pancakes, chicken fried steak and eggs, and biscuits and gravy. There are a variety of brunch cocktails, and there will be a complimentary glass of champagne for Mom.

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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. Prices vary. 309 I-30 Frontage Road, Rockwall. culpeppercattleco.com.

Dee Lincoln Prime

The upscale steakhouse and sushi restaurant will offer a special Mother’s Day brunch menu that includes a Mother’s Day sushi roll, braised tenderloin potstickers, bananas Foster French toast and more.

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10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12. Make reservations by calling the restaurant at 214-387-3333 or on OpenTable. 6670 Winning Drive, #400, Frisco.

El Bolero

El Bolero Cocina Mexicana will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu on Mother’s Day in addition to the regular menu and special Mother’s Day cocktails. Special menu items include Mexico City gazpacho, prime filet with chile pequin jamaica, linguini with spicy shrimp, and chipotle chicken. There will also be a special menu for kids.

May 12. $65 per person. 1201 Oak Lawn Ave., #160, Dallas. elboleromexican.com.

The Finch

The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at the Finch at Mockingbird Station will include a carving station, omelet station, fresh spring salads, and a dessert station.

May 12. $44 per adult, $15 per child ages 10-15. Children under 10 dine for free. 5307 E. Mockingbird Lane, #150, Dallas. thefinchdallas.com.

Haywire

The Plano restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring a “Mom”-osa Bar, carving stations, a customizable taco bar and more.

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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. $59.95 for adults, $19.95 for children aged 5-12. Children four and under dine free. 5901 Winthrop St., Suite 110, Plano. Reserve your table at haywirerestaurant.com or call 972-781-9473.

Jalisco Norte

This modern Mexican restaurant will be open for brunch on Mother’s Day, offering carnitas, birria tacos, migas, grilled salmon, carne asada, tres leches pancakes and more.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. Prices vary. 3858 Oak Lawn Ave., #470, Dallas. jalisconorte.com.

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Special Mother's Day menu items at JOA include cream dumplings, Caesar or yuzu salad, beef...
Special Mother's Day menu items at JOA include cream dumplings, Caesar or yuzu salad, beef stew with noodles.(JOA Korean BBQ)

JOA Korean BBQ

The Korean barbecue spot on Royal Lane is hosting a four-course Mother’s Day menu on Mother’s Day weekend in addition to its regular menu. Special menu items for Mom include cream dumplings, Caesar or yuzu salad, beef stew with noodles, rib-eye, marinated short rib, grilled vegetables, white rice, banchan and cheesecake.

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May 10-May 12. $49.50 per person. 2254 Royal Lane, #100, Dallas. joakbbq.com.

The Landmark Prime Rib

At the Warwick Melrose Dallas, The Landmark Prime Rib is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet with classic brunch items and the signature Prime Rib carved in a vintage 1940s carving cart centerpiece. Mimosas and champagne are included.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. $92 per adults, $29 per child ages 5-12. Children under 5 eat free. Call 214-224-3152 for reservations. 3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. thelandmarkprimerib.com.

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La Parisienne French Bistro

The French bistro at The Star in Frisco is offering a four-course prix-fixe menu for Mother’s Day with items like French onion soup or lobster bisque, La Parisienne salad, poulet frites, saumon aux amandes, spicy rigatoni pasta, boeuf bourguignon, steak frites, Napoleon dessert and Rocher praline. A small gift for Mom is included.

May 6-12. $75 per person. 6740 Winning Drive, Suite 1000, Frisco. parisienneusa.com.

Leela's Wine Bar in Uptown will have a special Mother's Day brunch featuring a MOMosa Bar.
Leela's Wine Bar in Uptown will have a special Mother's Day brunch featuring a MOMosa Bar.(Leela's Wine Bar)
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Leela’s Wine Bar, Uptown Dallas

The wine bar’s Uptown location will have a special Mother’s Day brunch featuring a MOMosa Bar with cold-pressed juices and fresh fruit, and special drinks like $15 house bubbles and $25 bottles of Cinzano prosecco or Miraval Studio rosé. There will also be a complimentary build-your-own flower bouquet cart (while supplies last).

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. Prices vary. 2355 Olive St., #145, Dallas. leelas.com.

Malai Kitchen

This restaurant specializing in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine will feature brunch entrees including Thai chicken & waffles, banh mi french toast, Thai eggs benedict, fried rice “over easy,” spicy bloody marys and mimosas.

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11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. Prices vary. Multiple area locations. malaikitchen.com.

Margaret’s

Margaret’s at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District will offer a special four-course prix-fixe menu for Mother’s Day Brunch with spring-inspired dishes like tomato gazpacho, lobster crepes, honey yuzu compressed watermelon and block cut strip loin with au poivre sauce, and desserts like cheesecake, carrot cake and tres leches cake.

7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12. $95 per person. 800 N. Harwood St., Dallas. Reservations on OpenTable or 214-736-7760.

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Meddlesome Moth

The Design District restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day brunch, dinner and specialty cocktails. Brunch options include smoked salmon crostini, a brunch burger and a roasted cauliflower soup. Dinner starts after 5 p.m. and features grilled branzino, ricotta ravioli with mushroom ragu. and a blueberry lemon cake.

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 12. Prices vary. 1621 Oak Lawn Ave. For reservations call 214-628-7900 or go to mothinthe.net.

Miznon

The new Mediterranean street food restaurant in Deep Ellum is offering moms a complimentary glass of wine with brunch favorites like steak and egg pita and the Original World Famous Baby Cauliflower. There will also be a DJ and specialty cocktails.

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12 to 4 p.m. May 12. 2639 Main St., Dallas. No reservations are required. miznonnyc.com/location/dallas.

Nobu

Nobu Dallas is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch with dishes like Nobu Eggs Benedict with Snow Crab and Chicken Karaage, Matcha Mochi Waffles. A $36 Kids Bento includes edamame, chicken skewers and more.

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12. $75 per person. 400 Crescent Court, Dallas. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. noburestaurants.com.

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Ocean Prime, Dallas

The Dallas restaurant is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch in addition to its regular menu. Special entrees and drinks include a bloody mary, a citrus rhubarb mimosa, lobster toast, brioche French toast and smoked salmon latke.

May 12. 2101 Cedar Springs Road, #150, Dallas. Make reservations on Open Table.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is celebrating Mum’s Day beginning May 8, with new menu items like a filet topped with roasted garlic shrimp, a filet with Aussie Cab onion and seasoned butter and a new Mum’s Peach Bellini.

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May 8-12. Multiple area locations. outback.com.

97 West Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Drover

The Texas-infused three-course Mother’s Day Brunch at 97 West in the Fort Worth Stockyards will include assorted pastries, appetizers like jalapeño crawfish fritters, main dishes like red velvet pancakes, buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, and smoked salmon florentine Benedict; and family-style desserts like hummingbird cake, black forest cake, and a seasonal fruit tartlet. A special menu for kids is available upon request.

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12. $59 for adults, $25 for kids ages 3-12, and free for under 3. 200 Mule Alley, Fort Worth. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.

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SER Steak + Spirits

The steakhouse on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole is offering a fixed-price Mother’s Day Brunch with carving stations, pastries and specialty brunch cocktails.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m May 12. $85 for adults, $45 for children 12 and under. 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy., Floor 27, Dallas. Make reservations at OpenTable.

Shodo Japanese Kitchen

The special Mother’s Day Brunch at Shodo is a four-course menu with items like a Wagyu burger, Japanese eggs Benedict and salmon with yuzu beurre blanc. There will also be special Mother’s Day cocktails and mocktails, plus a menu for kids.

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11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12. $70 per person. 1628 Oak Lawn Ave., #110, Dallas. shododallas.com.

Standard Service

Standard Service restaurant and its Staple Goods Market will be hosting a Mother’s Day Sip & Shop on May 12. There will be special drinks, regular brunch and more than 10 vendors selling jewelry, chocolates and more. A complimentary yoga class is 9-10 a.m.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. Price varies. 4240 Ridge Road, Heath. thestandardservice.com.

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Sushi | Bar

This new sushi spot will serve a 17-course omakase experience as well as special Mother’s Day items including a strawberry lavender spritz, caviar and truffles, an additional special nigiri bite and a take-home gift.

Seatings at 3, 3:30, 5:15, 5:45, 7:30, and 8 p.m. May 12. $225+ per person. 2111 Jackson St., Dallas. Make reservations at sushibarhospitality.com/locations/dallas.

SusieCakes

SusieCakes is offering special treats for Mother’s Day season, including a raspberry vanilla cake (May 6-12) and strawberry rosé cupcakes (May 6-23).

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Days and prices vary. Find locations at susiecakes.com.

Tulum

The coastal Mexican restaurant in Dallas will be open for brunch on Mother’s Day with dishes like al pastor barbecue ribs, cochinita pibil, breakfast tacos and suadero, plus an extensive cocktail selection.

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 12. 4216 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. thetulumexperience.com.

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UnaVida

The West Village modern Mexican restaurant will have special Mother’s Day menu items like mango tangerine mimosas for $5 and the concha French toast with horchata Chantilly and fresh macerated strawberries for $14.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. Prices vary. 3699 McKinney Ave., #307, Dallas. unavidamex.com.

Whiskey Cake

Whiskey Cake is offering sweet and savory brunch menu options on Mother’s Day, plus a Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar and mimosa flights. Moms can also take home propagated herbs from the restaurant’s onsite garden.

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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. Prices vary. Two locations. Reserve your table at whiskeycake.com or call Plano at 972-993-2253 or Las Colinas at 469-941-2253.

Wicked Butcher offers ginger miso Chilean sea bass.
Wicked Butcher offers ginger miso Chilean sea bass.(Wicked Butcher)

Wicked Butcher

Both locations of Wicked Butcher restaurant will be offering a Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch on May 12. It’s an a la carte menu with multiple dishes at various prices. Starters include lobster bisque, braised tenderloin hummus and salmon tartare; mains include prosciutto Benedict, Nutella-stuffed French toast, steak and eggs, lobster bucatini and more.

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11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. Prices vary. Wicked Butcher, Comerica Bank Tower, 1717 Main Street, Dallas; The Sinclair Hotel, 512 Main Street, Fort Worth. Reservations at wickedbutcher.com