Seasonal & Holidays
Austin Mother's Day 2019 Dining, Wine Gift Guide
With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's time to start planning that special day out with dear old mom to show your appreciation.
AUSTIN, TX — Mother's Day is right around the corner (it's on Sunday, May 12), and it's time to plan on taking dear old mom out for a nice meal in her honor. Thankfully, dining options abound in the Austin area, and we've compiled a list of places offering special dining options.
For good measure, we've included a wine gift guide. Because moms need their "alone time" too, you know.
Below are some dining options to help celebrate mom, with the wine guide at the bottom. We'll update the list continually as we hear of further offerings, so keep refreshing the page or revisiting it as the holiday draws near.
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23526 TX-71, Spicewood, TX
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Apis will have an early Mother’s Day Prixe Fixe service on May 12th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., available by reservation only. The menu available for $64 a person will include three courses, canape and bread service. The children’s menu at $25 a person will include two courses with bread service. Guests can look forward to snacks like the restaurant’s famous Egg Toast, appetizers like Charleston Gold Rice with duck rillette, entrées like a Seven-day-aged Rohan Duck and desserts like a Peanut and Dark Chocolate Napoleon.
1200-B W. 6th St.
Café Josie will be offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $30 per person includes unlimited plates such as Espresso Mascarpone Banana Bread, Buttermilk Pancakes with Pecan Praline Syrup, Grilled Pork Belly with Lo Mein Noodles, Korean Fried Chicken and Pecan Square Benny, plus $3 mimosas. Full menu here.
Photo by Hayden Walker via Café Josie.
1900 University Ave.
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Carillon: Visit The Carillon & enjoy a spread of over 40 items for Mother's Day brunch featuring classic breakfast items, a carving station with Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder, a cold seafood station and a variety of entrées such as the Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin or a Casarecce Pasta with English peas, heirloom tomatoes, basil from The Carillon’s garden, carrots, and parmesan. End brunch on a sweet note with 16 different dessert options for Mom to enjoy. Complimentary self-parking is available in the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center parking garage. The full menu can be found here.
- Price: $68 adults | $30 children 6-12 | Free for kids 5 and under
- Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Reservations: Reservations are required; call 512.685.8300
400 Josephine St.
The neighborhood restaurant at The Carpenter Hotel nestled amid the pecan grove at the edge of Zilker Park will be offering a delectable Mother's Day brunch. This is a modern neighborhood restaurant with an in-house bakery and pasta program led by executive chef Grae Nonas (formerly of LA’s Jon & Vinny’s, Austin’s Olamaie, and a James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef finalist and Food & Wine Best New Chef 2015). The menu features takes on local and regional dishes and pays tribute to the culinary influences of German, Czech, and Mexican settlers who shaped what’s considered Texas cuisine today.
For Mother’s Day brunch, Carpenters Hall is offering special menu items, in addition to their regular brunch offerings like Heart-Shaped Waffles with Maple Syrup and Berry Butter and Migas Scramble with Tomatillo Salsa and Flour Tortillas. Mother’s Day specials include:
- Milk Bread French Toast with Lemon Thyme Cream and Blueberries.
- Blue Crab Omelet with Green Bean Toasted Almond Salad.
- Spaghetti Carbonara.
- Shrimp Salad Tostada.
- Tomato Toast with Avocado and Cucumber Salsa.
- House-made pastries including Donuts and Mini Hand Pies.
The cocktail menu offers classic brunch beverages that include Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Micheladas, alongside house cocktails such as Little Prince with Grapefruit, Red Bitter and Tequila; and Old Cuban with Aged Rum, Mint, Lime, Bitters and Sparkling Wine, among others.
Reservations for brunch are available on Resy.
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Photo courtesy of Carpenters Hall.
98 San Jacinto Blvd.
Pamper mom this year with Mother’s Day Brunch at Ciclo, featuring traditional breakfast favorites, a carving station, fresh seafood and a dessert bar. BONUS: $1 mimosas and Bloody Mary’s! Details below:
North Austin/Anderson Lane: 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Suite #202
Downtown Austin/West 6th: 1717 West Sixth Street, #210R
Round Rock: 2800 N-IH 35, Ste. #200, Round Rock
COVER 3 will be offering every mother a complimentary Blooms and Bubbles Bar at their brunch service that day, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bubbles Bar is a standalone station featuring 4 make-your-own mimosa options with cranberry, orange, grapefruit, peach nectar and pomegranate flavors as well as fresh fruit and juices. Reservations are being accepted now, and guests are encouraged to call their preferred COVER 3 location in advance to set up a reservation.
Photo courtesy of Cover 3.
3001 Palm Way, Suite 120
Doc B’s is known for it selection of flavorful dishes that are all made from scratch daily using high quality ingredients. Its Austin location is inside The Domain, serving craveable burgers and sandwiches, entree size salads, and very special entrées such as Danish Barbecue Ribs, Brick Chicken & Fries and Cajun Shrimp Tacos. For Mother’s Day, Doc B’s will offer a complimentary appetizer for parties with a Mother’s Day reservation, plus a complimentary cocktail for mom. In addition to those specials, the Austin restaurant + bar now features live jazz every night (Mon - Thurs. 6 to 9 p.m. / Fri. - Sun. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.).
600 Davis St.
Get Jazzy this Mother’s Day with Geraldine’s Sunday Jazz Brunch, complete with live local music by Sarah Arenella. Treat mom to delicious soul-inspired dishes such as the Crab Toast, Chicken and Waffles or Short Rib Quesadilla. Top it off with a celebratory brunch cocktail such as the Brewed Looks Like a Latte crafted with Nine Banded Whiskey, macadamia nut liqueur, crème de menthe, chameleon cold brew, bitters and orange zest. Moms who dine at the rooftop restaurant will also be welcomed with a flower on their special day.
- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Reservations: call 512.476.4755
1412 S. Congress Ave.
The popular Güero's Taco Bar on South Congress will celebrate Mother’s Day with an all-day Mother’s Day breakfast and a complimentary flower for mom while supplies last. Güero's is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mother's Day this coming Sunday.
1900 Rio Grande St.
This Mother's Day, Hotel Ella will give mom the royal treatment with mimosas, manicures and a luxurious brunch display at Goodall's Kitchen. The brunch buffet will feature lobster quiche, crab claws, and housemade pastries from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every mom will get a complimentary mimosa and the option to get their nails done by an in-house manicurist. Free manicures are available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. Sign-ups for a manicure time slot are available upon arrival for a brunch reservation. Brunch will cost $72 for adults and $25 for kids. To make a reservation, visit https://goodallskitchen.com/contact-reservations.
Photo by Jake Holt, courtesy of Hotel Ella.
208 Barton Springs Rd.
Hyatt Regency Austin will host a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 12, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The brunch will take place at the hotel’s lakeside Marker 10 restaurant featuring panoramic views of Lady Bird Lake and downtown Austin. The brunch buffet will include dining options ranging from a carving station with herb-seared halibut and composed salads to an omelet bar and “Pancake Pantry” where guests can choose from a variety of pancake toppings and fillers such as toffee, blueberries, bananas, berry compote, whipped cream, and more. The event will also provide live music from local music duo Marshall/Landers.
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Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Austin.
HYATT REGENCY LOST PINES & SPA
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd, Cedar Creek, TX
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, one of Texas’ leading resorts located right outside Austin, has revealed details on its Mother’s Day brunch taking place on Sunday, May 12 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. “We are excited to celebrate moms with our annual Mother’s Day brunch,” said Erin Cook, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. “The brunch will provide a delicious array of dining options specially created by our culinary team, and will provide a great way for families to spend time together for the holiday.”
The resort’s Mother’s Day brunch will feature everything from breakfast favorites such as cast-iron cinnamon rolls and made-to-order vanilla-battered French toast, to a variety of salad options, fresh seafood, local cheeses and artisan-cured meats, and a carving station with prime rib and blackened salmon. It will also include a variety of entrees and sides including seared chicken breast, truffle and parmesan macaroni and cheese, and chef’s seasonal vegetables.
But wait, there's more: Additionally, the brunch will feature a “Little Tikes” station for children with everything from chicken nuggets to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, as well as several dessert options ranging from a mixed berry cobbler and strawberry crème tartlets to the resort’s signature chocolate fountain. The meal will also include complimentary champagne for guests 21 years old and older.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines’ Mother’s Day brunch is $64 for adults, and $28 for children between the ages of six years old and 12 years old. It is complimentary for children ages five and younger. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (512) 308-4950.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, courtesy photo.
2400 East Cesar Chavez Street #304
Juniper will be bringing back its popular brunch with a menu of dishes celebrating Mother’s Day available on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The prix fixe menu offers three courses, including an added value option to “ball out” or “Treat Yo’ Self” in each. Guests can get started with a selection of classic salads like the Little Lettuces or Beet Salad, followed by the next course of choosing two cicchetti, with options including the Puffy Potatoes, avocado bruschetta, or grilled and chilled shrimp with green garlic. Those looking to “ball out” can opt for Mandy’s Cadillac Pancakes, with white sturgeon caviar and créme fraiche hollandaise. Main course choices include the Breakfast Gnocchi with Italian sausage, poached egg, and maple syrup, the Uncle Nicky’s Slammer with eggs, choice of sausage or bacon, toast and roast potatoes, and more, including the “Treat Yo’ Self” option of 44 Farms Tenderloin Steak and Eggs.
Guests can round out their brunch with a selection of pastries such as the coffee cake with semolina streusel and blueberries, strawberries and cream kolache, or bomboloni filled with nutella or vanilla custard. To pair with brunch, Juniper will offer a drink menu that includes sparkling rosés and cocktails — from their old grand-dad bonded bourbon-based Don Veto to their Speciale botanist gin-based Cadillac Negroni — mimosas, and more.
Juniper will reopen starting at 5 p.m. for their regular dinner service. Reservations for Mother’s Day brunch are $45 per person and now available on OpenTable. Check out the menu HERE under Mother’s Day Brunch.
Juniper, courtesy photo.
811 W Live Oak St.
Join the regal peacocks at Green Pastures for Mattie’s Mother’s Day brunch. Complete with a raw bar, carving station with prime rib, and dishes that include a brisket hash, chile rubbed salmon, and eggs benedict served on Mattie’s signature biscuits.
- Price: $85 adults | $40 children 6-12 | Free for kids 5 and under
- Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Reservations: call 512.444.1888 or visit mattiesaustin.com to book via Resy
114 W 7th St.
Perry's will open early at 11 a.m., serving guests an all-day dinner menu, three cocktail specials, an off-the-menu feature, the restaurant’s traditional Sunday Supper Special and its Social Hour specials on select cocktails, beer, wine and bar bites.
- Off-the-menu Shrimp & Grits: Anson Mills stone ground gruyere cheese grits with jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage and mushroom pan gravy topped with crimini mushrooms and herbs; available all day for $32.95.
- Specialty cocktails: available 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a Bloody Mary, Mimosa and Brandy Milk Punch for $6.95 each
- Reservations: call 512-474-6300
The Austonian, 200 Congress Ave.
Second Bar + Kitchen downtown is giving mom two specials on Mother’s Day. Treat mom to brunch with a couple off-menu items including Green Eggs + Ham, Executive Chef Stephanie Wyatt’s version of eggs benedict with poached eggs, prosciutto, asparagus, and tarragon hollandaise with a caramelized onion, mushroom, and Gruyere Quiche. From 4 p.m. until close, the restaurant will offer “Mother’s Night Out” and much-deserved R&R featuring $10 bottles of sparkling rosé or prosecco + half-price snacks.
- Time: Brunch starts at 11 a.m. | “Mother’s Night Out” starts at 4 p.m.
- Reservations: call 512.827.2750
SECOND BAR + KITCHEN DOMAIN NORTHSIDE
Treat mom to a delectable Mother’s Day brunch and buffet at Second Bar + Kitchen Domain NORTHSIDE. Indulge in starters including grilled + chilled coconut shrimp and pimento cheese deviled eggs; family-style plates; roasted spring lamb t-bone station; bar buffet; and sweet dessert bites.
- Price: $55 for adults | $22.50 for kids
- Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Reservations: call 737.300.4800 or visit sbkdomain.com to book via Resy
- Menu: view here
Various location
In addition to the full brunch menu, Sway will also run a special brunch dish for Mother's Day at all three locations on Sunday (5/12) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sway will serve the Shetland Isle Salmon ($28) as the special Mother's Day Brunch dish, which is miso honey glazed shetland island salmon, chilled soba noodles, ginger + yuzu. Those interested may visit https://swaythai.com/mothers-day-brunch for more information.
Photo by Jody Horton courtesy of Sway.
10225 Research Blvd, Suite 4000
400 Colorado St.
This Mother’s Day, Truluck’s Seafood, Steak, and Crab House invites families to treat mom to a celebration of family and fine-dining, complete with mouth-watering, Southern-inspired cuisine, limited-time brunch offerings, stand-out libations, special gifts for mom, and more.
Repeatedly ranked among Austin’s top special occasion restaurants, Truluck’s Arboretum and downtown locations will open early on Sunday, May 12, to accommodate families’ holiday dining preferences. Along with the complete dinner menu — featuring the restaurants’ signature Florida Stone Crab served fresh from trap to table within hours — Truluck’s will offer Mother’s Day diners savory, limited-time brunch options including:
- Lobster Avocado Toast: Sliced Maine lobster tail, harvest toast, avocado salad, tarragon aioli, bacon and sunny side up eggs.
- Crab Cake Benedict: Jumbo crab cakes, steakhouse hash browns, poached eggs, jalapeno bearnaise and caviar with Sonoma greens salad.
- Crab and Shrimp Frittata: King crab, rock shrimp, brie, asparagus, eggs and avocado tomato relish.
- Lost Bread French Toast: Cinnamon French toast, pan-seared andouille and apples, warm buttered syrup and spicy pecans.
- Mediterranean Seafood Salad: Crab, shrimp, and calamari with tomato, olives, cucumbers and feta cheese.
How 'bout a drink, mom? The restaurant’s mixologists have created an exclusive, mom-inspired specialty cocktail, “The Matriach” for the occasion. The flowery concoction is made with an endearing mix of rum, Montenegro amarol, Shochu (sweet potato and rice vodka from Japan), orgeat and lime juice. Truluck’s mixologists hand craft libations with expert care, using only premium spirits mixed with fresh fruit and hand-squeezed citrus juices. Additionally, Truluck’s wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence, offers perfect mealtime pairings with more than 70 exquisite varietals available by the glass and bottle.
For dessert, families can indulge in a decadent array of house-made desserts, including Chocolate Malt Cake, Baked Alaska and the restaurant’s signature Carrot Cake, topped with caramel drizzle and spicy pecans.
Mother’s Day hours for Truluck’s Arboretum and Downtown are noon to 9 p.m. The full dinner menu will be served throughout the day. Brunch offerings will be available until 3 p.m. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged. Call Truluck’s Arboretum at (512) 794-8300 or Truluck’s Downtown at (512) 428-9000. Business casual attire is requested.
Editor's note: Patch was alerted on May 9 that a planned collaboration with jewelry designer Kendra Scott would not longer be part of this promotion, as described in an earlier version of this guide. As a result, Truluck's will not be offering patrons a gift from the jewelry designer on Mother's Day.
The Matriarch at Truluck's, courtesy photo.
10352 E. Hwy 290, Hye, TX
Nestled amid the bucolic Texas Hill Country in Hye, Texas, the William Chris Vineyards is helmed by two of the foremost winegrowers in the Lone Star State, William "Bill" Blackmon and Chris Brundrett. Since founding WCV in 2008, WCV has set the bar high for other area wineries, being a trend-setter instead of simply following the crowd. Unique characteristics help them stand out, including producing "100% Texas Wine with 100% Texas grapes," they write with palpable pride.
Just in time for the upcoming holiday to celebrate moms comes the William Chris Vineyards Mother's Day gift set featuring four of the vineyards' best-sellers and new releases for $120, including shipping. Gift sets are available for purchase here. Here's the scoop:
- 2018 Mary Ruth: Honeysuckle, orange blossom, lime, and lemongrass tickle the nose. Stone fruit, pear, Granny Smith apple, and a hint of white pepper tease the palate as they lead into a bright finish.
- 2018 High Plains Rosé: This rosé was whole-cluster pressed two hours after harvest, with minimal skin contact giving the juice a light pink cotton candy color. Aromas of strawberries and cream, raspberry, and subtle citrus peel hit the nose. On the palate, a rich minerality mixes with citrus, stone fruit, and strawberry. A touch of flint supports its lingering finish.
- 2017 Enchanté: Aromas of bramble fruit, violets and plum touch the nose, while well-structured tannins with notes of dark cherry and mocha with a hint of black pepper paint the palate.
- 2017 Texas Mourvedre: Texture bursts into a palate of spicy cinnamon & zesty red fruits showing an inviting silky mouthfeel and vibrant focus. Grilled orange slices, red currant, baked cranberry with hints of dried flowers and mulled wine spices.
Photo courtesy of William Chris Vineyards.
Cheers, moms.
Venue operators: Send us your Mother's Day offerings so we can include them on this list. Email antonio.cantu@patch.com with details.
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