Mother's Day Brunch in Orange County

Monday, 7 May 2012

Mother’s Day in the OC

Mother’s Day is here, and restaurants are pulling out all the stops to make this holiday an unforgettable experience for Mom. “Wow” your Mom by taking her to one of these fantastic restaurants, as your way of telling her “I love you!”

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA
714-979-7469

All Mom’s enjoying brunch will receive a complimentary slice of the restaurants signature dessert, a slice of ancho fudge pie a la mode, and a family picture. Brunch will be available on Mother’s Day from 11am until 3pm.

Nello Cucina
3333 Bear St.
Costa Mesa, CA
714-540-3365

Buffet Menu includes an Omelet Station, Carving Station (Turkey & Top Sirloin), Bagels, Lox, Pasta, and Dessert. The buffet brunch will be available from 11am until 2:30pm. Adults are $24.95, and children under the age of 12 are $12.95.

Back Bay Bistro
1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach, CA

Buffet Menu includes: Breads, Bagels, Pastries, Crab claws, Clams, Smoked Salmon, Sushi, Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes, etc) There will be an Omelet Station, Carving Station (Turkey Breast, Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Salmon, etc), and Pastry Desserts (Crepes, Flan, Cakes, Tortes, Pies, etc). Brunch will be available from 10am until 2:30pm. Adults are $48, children under the age of 12 are $22. Reservations are highly recommended by calling 949-729-1144.

The Cellar
305 N. Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA

Mother’s Day at The Cellar will include a 3-Course Champagne Brunch. There are three seating times available at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm. The price is $39.95 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 714-525-5682.

First Course (select one)
*Dungeness crab stuffed yellow tomato with avocado coulis and micro greens
*Beet Carpaccio with onion marmalade
*Petite Beef wellington topped with a fried quail egg
*Smoked Salmon roses with capers, crème fraîche, lemon wedges
*Frisse with walnuts, apples, grapes, and blue cheese with apple vinaigrette
*Smoked Crab chowder with lemon crème fraîche

Main Course (select one)
*Prime rib roast with roasted Dutch yellow potatoes, finished with demi glace and béarnaise
*Jidori Chicken breast baked over basmati rice with almonds, figs finished with a roasted yellow pepper cream sauce
*King Salmon broiled over saffron basmati rice finished with creamy tarragon vinaigrette
*Scrambled eggs with goat cheese, bacon and fresh chives
*Jumbo tiger shrimp eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce

Bayside Restaurant
900 Bayside Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-721-1222

Mother’s Day brunch at Bayside will include a champagne flowing 3-course prix-fixed brunch. There is stunning bay views, live music, and complimentary valet parking. Brunch will be served from 10:30am until 4pm. The cost is $46.75 with children under the age of 12 priced at $18. Reservations are recommended by calling 949-721-1222.

Sapphire Laguna
1200 South Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 715-9888

Chef Azmin is celebrating Mother’s Day by serving an elaborate brunch. The brunch will be served from 10am-3pm with reservations highly recommended. The brunch will be available for $58, with children under the age of 12 offered a 1/2 portion for $29. The menu will consist of:

*A Study of Eggs Benedict, Traditional on Toasted English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Sauce Hollandaise, Duck Confit Hash, Poached Egg, Parsley Emulsion
*White Peach-Mascarpone Pancakes, Candied Pecans, Black Berries, Vermont Maple Syrup
*Garam Masala Dusted Lamb Sirloin, Cauliflower-Potato Puree, Stone Fruit Chutney, Date Reduction
*“The Return of Classic Seafood Cannelloni”, Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, Halibut, Medley of Mushroom, Handmade Pasta, Sherry-Lobster Glaze
*Herb Baked Chicken Breast, Leek-Brioche Bread Pudding, Wild Arugula, Spring Onion Jus
*Miso Glazed Black Cod, Roasted Tokyo Turnip, Wilted Sesame-Spinach, Ginger Steamed Rice, Sake Butter
*Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin, Warm Salad of Market Vegetables, Watercress, Tarragon-Horseradish Dressing

For dessert, guests can choose from:

*Mocha Chocolate Cheese Cake, Graham Cracker Crust, Hazelnut Chantilly
*Lemon Short Cake, Fresh Strawberry, Vanilla-Devonshire Cream
*Mango & Banana Trifle, Coconut Gelato, Rum Glaze

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
The District in Tustin
2647 Park Avenue
Tustin, California 92782
714.258.7600

Brunch will be a spectacular event for Mother’s Day at the Winery. There will be a three course prix-fixe menu available for $34.95. The chef has created a special “little buddies” menu for children for only $16.95. Brunch will be served from 11am to 3pm, and reservations are highly recommended.

Beginnings Choice Of:
*The Winery House Salad
Organic Baby Greens, Candied Walnuts, Roquefort Cheese, Red Grapes, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Apples, Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

*Classic Caesar Salad
Shaved Parmesan, Reggiano and Kalamata Olive Tapenade Crostini

*Maine Lobster Cognac Bisque
Wild White Shrimp and Tarragon Chantilly

*Seared Rare Ahi Tuna
Avocado, Mango, Cucumber Tower, Cilantro-Orange Vinaigrette

*Santa Barbara Heirloom Tomatoes
Fresh Burrata Mozzarella, Micro Arugula, Garlic Croutons, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

*Cold Lemon Verbena Poached Jumbo Shrimp
Mango-Passion Fruit Sauce

Main Course Choice Of:
*“Grand Cru” Burger
1/2lb. Kobe Style Beef, Caramelized Onions, Avocado, Lettuce, Bacon, Choice of Cheese and Meritage Secret Sauce

*Organic Spinach and Smoked Turkey Quiche
Swiss Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, side of Fresh Seasonal Fruit or Winery House Salad

*The Winery Prime Beef Tenderloin Eggs Benedict
Baby Spinach, Poached Egg and Béarnaise Sauce

*Chili Lime Rubbed Hawaiian Mahi Mahi
Roasted Tropical Fruit Chutney, Jasmine Rice, Lemongrass-Gewurztraminer Butter

*Jidori Chicken Risotto
Wild Mushrooms, Fava Beans, Organic Watercress and Shaved Parmesan

*Lobster/Seafood Pot Pie
Mixed Spring Vegetables and Champagne Cream Sauce

*12oz. USDA Prime Cajun Flatiron Steak
Pommes Frites

*Grilled Skuna Bay Salmon
Organic Quinoa Tabouleh, Grilled Asparagus, Vine Ripe Tomato, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sauce Vierge

Dessert
*Chef’s Selection of Mini Pastries

“Little Buddies” Menu

Main Course Choice Of:
*Kobe Style Beef Sliders – Cheddar Cheese and Pommes Frites
*Grilled Cheddar Cheese Panini – Pommes Frites
*Grilled Chicken Strips – Fresh Seasonal Fruit
*Winery Pasta – Corkscrew Pasta choice of Butter or Marinara Sauce

Dessert Choice Of:
*Chocolate Fleur de Sel Ice Cream Sandwich
*Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Callebaut Chocolate Sauce – Assortment of Fresh Seasonal Berries