“M is for the million things she gave me …” – including the many, many meals our moms cooked for us. So it’s time to give back by cooking for your mom on Mother’s Day, or perhaps treating her to a special Mother’s Day restaurant meal. Here are some good ones.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar invites you to “thank Mom for all she does with an enticing 3-course Mother’s Day meal featuring our tender Filet Mignon and choice of Lobster Tail Scampi or Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Scampi. Fleming’s Mother’s Day meal will be offered on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 and prices start at $85 pp.
Franck’s will host Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a menu featuring dishes such as Burrata with Sun-Dried Lime Marmalade; Sorghum Butter-Roasted Half Sashimi Kampachi; Blistered Green Tomato Emulsion; Sweet Tea-Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek; and Strawberries & Cream Cake. $120/adults; $50/kids 12 and under.
On Sunday, May 14, 2023 Log Haven will host a Mother’s Day Supper with seating from noon to 5:00 p.m. with three inspired courses created and prepared by Chef Dave Jones and his culinary team. The first course is a choice of Asparagus-Leek Soup with crème fraîche or Bloomsdale Spinach Salad with smoked bacon, chopped egg, and honey-lemon dressing. Entree options include a choice of HyPlains Filet Mignon, Grilled Salmon, Parmigiano-Reggiano Risotto, Grilled Duroc Pork Chop, or Grilled Chicken Breast. All of the entrees come with accompanying sides and optional wine pairings are available. For dessert, guests can choose from Maple Panna Cotta with pecan praline, New York Style Cheesecake with macerated berries, or Chocolate Ganache Tart with vanilla ice cream. The cost for Log Haven’s Mother’s Day Supper is $83/adults and $49/children. Call 801-272-8255 for reservations.
The Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City will be hosting a Mother’s Day brunch at The Salt Republic restaurant on Mother’s Day, May 14th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring items such as Made-To-Order Omelets, Brioche French Toast, Chicken n’ Waffles, Croque Monsieur, Caramelized Peach Pancakes with salted caramel and cinnamon streusel, Sweet Pea Risotto, Aji Amarillo Braised Chicken, and much more. Seafood dishes include a Cold Smoked Salmon Bagels and Lox station complete with heirloom tomatoes, fried capers, chopped egg, pickled cucumbers, mini bagels and more, and a fresh seafood station featuring king crab, jumbo poached shrimp, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce, local hot sauce and lemon. Pricing starts at $70 per adult and $35 for children 12 and under. Children under 4 eat free.
Stanza Italian Bistro will host a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day featuring special brunch and cocktail offerings. A la carte brunch menu highlights include Stonefruit Burrata, Arancini, Mascarpone Polenta, Soups, Pastas & Salads, Eggs Benedict, Biscuits & Gravy, Wagyu New York Strip & Eggs, Duck Confit Hash, Jumbo Gulf Shrimp & Grits, and more.
Tucanos Brazilian Grill is offering Mother’s Day Home Meals for 2 priced at $79.95 while supplies last. Included are 2 Prime Ribs with Au Jus & Creamy Horseradish Sauce, 4 Garlic Parmesan Beef, 2 Sweet & Spicy Chicken, 8 Grilled Pineapple Slices, 6 Brazilian Cheese Breads, Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Pasta Alfredo, Large Caesar Salad, Pineapple Caramel Cheesecake, 2 Hand-Dipped Chocolate Truffles, Sparkling Cider and a Carnation.
A brunch buffet is the main Mother’s Day attraction at Tuscany, with featured items such as Prime Rib, Chilled Shrimp Cocktail, Roasted Lamb, Honey-Glazed Ham, Gourmet Omelet Bar, Fresh Salads and assorted house-made Breads & Desserts. $90/adults; $45 kids 12 & under.
A number of Park City restaurants are celebrating Mom with Mother’s Day specials, including these:
Enjoy Mother’s Day breakfast and lunch specials at Escala Provisions Company including candied salmon salad, croque madame, and smoked brisket hash. Start the day with huevos rancheros, The Centric Benedict, vegan hash, or apple pie buttermilk pancakes, or dine midday on soups, salads, tempura battered fish & chips, The Cuban, mushroom ramen, decadent desserts, and a full menu of wine, beer, and spirits. A la carte pricing.
KITA restaurant at Pendry Park City will host Mother’s Day Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a spread of seasonal favorites like eggs benedict, banana bread French toast, spring onion soup, pan-seared salmon & asparagus, build-your-own omelets, and a variety of desserts. $90/adults; $40/children 12 and under.
At Powder restaurant in the Waldorf Astoria guests are invited to “delight in a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet with lively action stations of made-to-order omelets, crepes, carved ham and prime rib. Choose from dishes like acai bowls, chia seed parfaits, eggs Benedict, shakshuka, a variety of soups, salads, seafood bar, roasted pork loin, salmon, and a special kids’ buffet.” $110/adults; $55/children.
Riverhorse on Main will host an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day Tapas Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. paired with a brand new list of summer cocktails and live music from Teresa Cooke. $95/adults; $65/kids 12 and under.
Stein Eriksen Lodge invites guests to “Indulge in a lavish Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a variety of soups, salads, sushi, smoked fish, shellfish, mussels, action stations of sesame crusted tuna, omelets, waffles, and bananas foster crepes, and savory entrees of avocado toast and poached eggs, grilled Double R Ranch strip loin, sage-citrus roasted chicken, balsamic grilled eggplant, a special kids’ buffet, and Chef Stevie-Ray’s dessert display. $85/adults; $35/kids 5-12.
Culinary quote of the week: “My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” – Buddy Hackett
Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine & travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers.
