Great Mother's Day Brunches in Edina

What will you do for your mom on this most important of holidays? This Sunday, May 8, will you impress her with your astounding ability to make a reservation at one of the city's finest? That sounds like a great idea to me, and I recommend choosing one of the eateries that's doing it family-style this year.

If you're doing the Mother's Day meal out in Edina, most places are not laying out a big buffet (you know, where the food sits out in a long row of sadness). Instead, they'll be serving you table-side in large dishes, the same way you eat at home. It makes for a casual, yet satsifying experience—the satisfaction comes with the fact that a professional cooking staff is creating all the food and it's generally in neverending supply should you have a big appetite.

Here are a few sure bets that will see you, the mom in your life and your family, licking their chops, family-style this Mother's Day. 

Early, Thrifty Moms

The will "Make Mom Queen for a Day," at its brunch that starts early at 7 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. At just $12.95 for adults and $8.95 for kids 5 and up, it's a decent deal with both breakfast and lunch dishes on the menu. We're talking scones, griddled crab cakes with smoked tomato tartar sauce, egg strata (), lemon-rosemary roasted chicken, glazed carrots and Ciabatta French Toast with strawberries and whipped cream.

All this, plus a complimentary mimosa for moms will please your dear one, whether she's sweet or savory. Call for reservations or go after 3 p.m. for the regular menu.

Happy-While-Shopping Moms

Take mom for a shopping trip at the Galleria on Sunday and stop in at . Executive Chef Eli Wollenzien heads up the kitchen there and is rolling out the good stuff for May 8 with a Fabulous Family Brunch for $22.95. That includes a glass of mimosa, champagne or orange juice.

The all-you-can-eat offering features a French Toast bar, carved prime rib, ham and pepper strata, sausage, bacon, cinnamon rolls, fruit and more that are brought to your table on large platters and refilled as much or as little as you like. As well, Wollenzein will have several regular Sunday brunch and lunch items available—like the Breakfast Wellington, sushi bento box, pizzas and flatbreads. Sit in the back room to bask in some sunshine (hopefully).

Multiple-Course Moms

Over the border in Bloomington, Parma 8200 will have a 7-8 course brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a glass of mimosa, prosecco or orange juice. Waiters will bring out fresh fruit, salads, streusels, ham, eggs, potatoes and more as dish after family-style dish descends upon your table.

For $25.95 per person and $7.95 for kids 5 to 12 (those 4 and under are free), your kin will be able to eat heartily in D'Amico's much-heralded south suburbs restaurant.