Where to Celebrate Mother's Day 2017 in D.C.
From specialty cocktails to unlimited brunches, here’s where to treat Mom on her special day.
Ambar
Enjoy Balkan brunch with unlimited small plates and cocktails at Ambar. Popular dishes include Poached Pear Waffle, “Popara” Balkan Bread pudding, Prosciutto Benedict and Roasted Mushroom Crepes - pair all of that with bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas (Traditional, Cherry, Mango or the Ambar with peach and lavender puree). 10 AM - 3:30 PM, $39 per person. (523 8th St, SE; 202-813-3039)
Treat your mom to fancy brunch with a three course pre-fixed brunch at Blue Duck Tavern. Choose a starter, entree and sides including Berry Cheesecake Waffle, Fried Chicken & Biscuit, Lamb Hash, Pan Roasted Prawns, Rabbit Bucatini, Oven-Roasted Prime Rib. End brunch on a sweet note with seasonal desserts and pastries. 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, $125 per adult. (1201 24th St, NW; 202-419-6755)
Head to Bethesda for an indulgent Mother’s Day brunch buffet. Enjoy a spread filled with breads, pastries, salads, omelet bar, carving station, poached shrimp and oysters, as well as warm dishes including eggs benedict, French toast, biscuits and gravy, and chicken and waffles. End your meal with strawberry short cake, fruit tarts, cookies and other sweet treats from the dessert station. Guests will have a chance to win 24k gold roses by Goldgenie by entering a special sweepstake. $48 per person ($10 additional for bottomless drink options), 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM. (11830 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda; 301-231-2310)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with $15 bottles of prosecco and complimentary cinnamon rolls during brunch at City Tap House. All moms receive flowers during brunch. 11 AM - 3 PM. (901 9th St, NW; 202-644-9433)
Mother’s Day specials at the downtown steakhouse include ‘Mom’osas (sparkling rose with fresh, muddled strawberries) for $12 and Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail (served with asparagus, roasted red pepper cream and broiled lemon) for $39. (1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW; 202-450-4686)
Enjoy brunch and a live show by Wilbur Johnson and The Gospel Persuaders at The Hamilton. Guests can dine on an all-you-can-eat buffet loaded with breakfast favorites and Southern dishes like Fried Chicken, French Toast and Strawberries, Collard Greens, and an Omelet Station. Performances will run three days throughout the day: 10 AM, 12 PM and 3 PM. Brunch is $45 per person. (600 14th St, NW; 202-787-1000)
Give your mom a taste of Peru with a three course pre-fixed, three course brunch at Nazca Mochica. Dine on causitas, ceviche, braised lamb, seasonal gelatos and more. $35 per person, 12 - 3 PM. (1633 P St, NW; 202-733-3170)
Feast on Mother’s Day with a three course roast chicken tasting menu served family style. Enjoy dishes including white asparagus salad, roasted amish chicken, sugar potatoes and desserts like maple vanilla ice cream, orange sherbet and pizzelle. $45 per person. (3417 Connecticut Ave, NW; 202-244-7995)
In honor of Mother’s Day, Sakerum will offer it’s brunch Bento Boxes 50% off for all mothers. Regularly priced at $29, choose between six varieties: Grilled Beef Short Rib, Double Fried Chicken Thigh, Grilled Salmon, Shrimp & Chicken Fried Rice, Pancake & Omelet, or Sushi. Sip on brunch cocktails including the Lychee Mimosa, Pineapple Avocado Smoothie and SakeRum Daiquiri. 11 AM - 3 PM. (2204 14th St, NW; 202-518-2222)
Head to Georgetown for an Italian brunch starting with assorted bruschetta, breads and spreads, and entrees including smoked salmon and accouterments or pasta with eggplant, ricotta, tomatoes, capers and olives. While you’re there, check out the market and snag a gift for mom - browse Italian linens, hand-painted ceramics, barware and other cocktail items in addition to speciality Italian goods. Brunch served from 1- 3 PM, $35 per guest. (1525 Wisconsin Ave, NW; 202-333-3904)
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