Mothers deserve the best on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8, 2011), but most moms appreciate good value, too, and wouldn’t want their special day to break you. Here are a few San Francisco Bay Area restaurants offering special Mother’s Day brunches or dinner prix fixe meals (fixed price/set menu) for under $30. Prices don’t include beverage, tax, or gratuity. And details are subject to change without notice, so call to confirm.
For more choices, check the dining sites, like VillageVines.com (usually 30% off) or OpenTable.com (comprehensive listing for Mother’s Day dining). Also see the Restaurant.com 80% off Mother’s Day deal that includes a 15% off promo code for flowers for Mom (although most of their vouchers aren’t valid on holidays).
San Francisco
Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant - San Francisco (Sunset District): Ocean view and special a la carte Brunch with specials including Dungeness Crab Croque Madam and Dungeness Crab omelette. $30 and less. (415) 386-8439
Bella Trattoria Italiana - San Francisco (Richmond District): Serving a special brunch from 10am-3pm. Dinner begins @ 4pm & we will be featuring house made pastas & other treats for Mamma! $30 and less. (415) 221-0305
Eclipse at the Hyatt Regency - San Francisco (Financial District / Embarcadero): Mother’s Day Brunch from 6am-2pm. Features an omelette station, eggs benedict, and quiche. $28. (415) 788-1234
Home Restaurant & Bar on Market St – San Francisco (Castro / Noe / Glen Park): Mother’s Day Brunch at 10am-3pm includes regular ala carte Brunch Menu & Specials like complimentary Peach Bellinis for moms. $30 and less.
Park Chalet – San Francisco (Sunset District): Champagne Recovery Brunch Buffet for $25 per person. Includes bottomless champagne and a special roast leg of lamb carving station plus strawberry shortcake dessert. (415) 386-8439
Postrio Cafe & Bar - San Francisco (Downtown / Union Square): Mothers Day Champagne Brunch 9am-2pm, with live jazz from 11am-2pm. Features ala carte / buffet menu for $12-$40, with complimentary champagne and mimosa. (415) 776-7825
Specchio - San Francisco (Mission / Bernal Heights): Four course dinner for 29.95 and complimentary glass of champagne for mom. (415) 956-5528
Supperclub - San Francisco (SOMA): Brunch, performances, bottomless mimosas, live DJs, and dance party. “The wildest mother’s day brunch to hit the bay.” $25. (415) 348-0900
Amber India – San Francisco (Downtown / Union Square): Champagne Brunch and chefs exotic live stations from different regions, 11-3pm. $29.95/adults, 13.95/child, (415) 777-0500
East Bay
1515 Restaurant & Lounge - Walnut Creek: Regular menu, or special prix fixe mother-friendly menu featuring brunch, lunch and dinner options like Prime Rib. $30 and less. (925) 939-1515
Adagia Restaurant - Berkeley: Serving a Special Brunch Menu with live jazz and patio dining. Complimentary Champagne cocktail for moms. $30 and less. (925) 939-1515
The Basil Leaf Cafe - Danville: Mother’s Day Brunch 10am – 2:30pm. $26 Adults/$13 Kids. Sunday Dinner 4:30pm – 8pm. (925) 831-2828
Bijan Restaurant - Fremont: Regular menu, or special prix fixe Mother friendly menu featuring lunch and dinner. (Persian). $30 and less. (510) 440-1755
Black Angus Steakhouse - Dublin, Pleasant Hill, San Lorenzo: Big, juicy steak, S’mores Seduction Cowboy Cookie, and more. $30 and less. Dublin (925) 556-9800; Pleasant Hill (925) 938-9900; San Lorenzo (510) 276-1400
Miss Pearl’s Jam House - Oakland: Serving a Champagne Buffet Brunch (including seafood and a carving station) and Bloody Mary Bar, 10.30am to 3.30pm. $30 or less. (510) 444-7171
Venus – Berkeley: Farm to Table Style for Moms. Rhubarb Mimosas, Fresh Local Crab and Asparagus and Strawberry Pancakes for brunch, Roasted Lamb, Artichokes, Carrot Gnocchi & Great fish for dinner. $30 and less. (510) 540-5950
Yankee Pier - Lafayette: Eggs Benedict with fresh, hand-picked Dungeness crab, with hollandaise sauce & red potatoes or griddled french toast with fresh berry compote. $30 and less. (925) 283-4100
North Bay
Avia Kitchen – Avia Hotel - Napa: Mother’s Day brunch with chef-selected items and signature cocktails. $21.95/person, 9-12pm. Dinner- Riddling Rack, Only from 3-10pm. (707) 224-3900
Black Angus Steakhouse - Vallejo: Big, juicy steak, S’mores Seduction Cowboy Cookie, and more. $30 and less. (707) 647-0595
Il Fornaio - Corte Madera: Special Mother’s Day brunch menu or regular lunch and dinner menus. $30 and less. (415) 927-4400
Left Bank - Larkspur: Special menu items for mom in addition to regular lunch or brunch from 10am to 2:30pm. $30 and less. (415) 927-3331
Piatti - Mill Valley: Special Mother’s Day Brunch featuring traditional Italian favorites plus special seasonal menu items. $30 and less. (415) 380-2525
Peninsula / South Bay
Barolo Restaurant - Pacifica: Special Mother’s Day Brunch featuring spring asparagus soup, mascarpone stuffed French toast, Duck Hash, Country fried steak & eggs, fritatta and more, 10am-1pm, Dinner 5-9p. $30 and less. (650) 355-5980
Black Angus Steakhouse - Milpitas, Sunnyvale, San Jose: Big, juicy steak, S’mores Seduction Cowboy Cookie, and more. $30 and less. Milpitas (408) 946-6000; Sunnyvale (408) 245-4501; San Jose (408) 266-6602
Hatcho - Santa Clara: Sushi Lover Specials on Mothers Day include Rolls, Nigiris, Soup, Salad and a Green Tea Ice Cream at $19.95. (408) 248-8500
La Boheme - Burlingame: No Mother’s Day menu, but this French Restaurant invites you to “Treat your Mom and your loved ones with comfortable yet elegant food and don’t spend too much.” $30 and less. (650) 347-3331
Miramar Beach Restaurant - Half Moon Bay: Ocean view, brunch menu live music until 4pm. $30 and less. (650) 726-9053
Piacere - San Carlos: Special prix fixe menu featuring housemade sweet breads & desserts family style, with your choice of entree. Served 10:30am-3pm. $26/adults, 6-12/half price, 5 & under/free. (650) 592-3536





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