This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 14 — and, with it, a smorgasbord of buffets and dining specials at restaurants around the state.
Below are all of the Mother’s Day dining options we know of in Utah this year. Please note that information and descriptions below are provided by restaurants directly; prices listed may not include tax, gratuity or optional drink pairings.
Unless otherwise listed, all specials are for Sunday, May 14. Only restaurants with special dishes or menus are listed; other restaurants may be open with regular menus. Always confirm availability, pricing and details with your chosen restaurant directly.
Salt Lake County
The Aerie • 320 Cliff Lodge Dr, Snowbird; (801) 933-2222; snowbird.com/dining/the-aerie • Sunday brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults $70, children (6-12) $35, under five free.
The Capital Grille • 40 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City; (385) 419-3888; thecapitalgrille.com • The Capital Grille is greeting Mom with a rose and chef-prepared brunch specials in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere on Mother’s Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Unique to Mother’s Day, guests will enjoy such features as: Lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails; 14-ounce bone-in dry aged New York strip and eggs; 8-ounce center cut filet mignon with white cheddar hash browns and specialty blueberry bread. New to brunch this year is smoked salmon and caviar, which includes Royal Ossetra Caviar, crème fraîche and blini, served with white cheddar hash browns. Mimosas and glasses of Champagne are available as an enhancement, as well as their wine list. Younger members of the family can look forward to a dedicated brunch menu and more surprises. A la carte dinner options are available all day.
Christopher’s Prime + Sonoma Wine Bar & Grill • 110 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; (801) 890-6616; christophersut.com • Brunch buffet and custom-prepared items, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Buffet includes: Thick-cut cherrywood smoked bacon, maple sausage links, creme brûlée Belgian waffle with strawberry, chilled smoked salmon display with accoutrements, panzanella Caprese salad, roasted tomato Caesar salad. From the kitchen: Filet mignon eggs Benedict with grilled onion; lump crab and avocado eggs Benedict with green goddess hollandaise; southwestern omelet with chorizo, roasted jalapeño, Oaxaca cheese, cilantro lime hollandaise; ham and cheese omelet with green onion, cheddar and Jack cheese; veggie omelet with mushrooms, arugula, roasted tomato and avocado. Cost: $57 for adults, $28 for kids under 12.
Eight Settlers Distillery • 7321 Canyon Centre Parkway, Cottonwood Heights; (385) 900-4315; eightsettlersdistillery.com • Brunch buffet includes: Prime rib carving station, braised short rib benedict, fluffy pancakes with Vermont maple syrup, whiskey glazed pit ham, scrambled eggs, thick-cut applewood bacon, crispy breakfast potatoes, tomato, potato, & pepper frittata, honey salmon, roasted local veggies, fresh fruit display, assorted fresh pastries, overnight oats, smoked salmon display, mixed greens salad, tofu lettuce wraps, Mediterranean rotini salad, croissant bread pudding, pumpkin bread with whipped ricotta, antipasto platter, assorted fresh rolls, veggie crudité. Cost: $70 for adults, $30 for kids 12 and under.
Emigration Cafe • 1709 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City; 801-906-8101; emigrationcafe.com • Buffet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Buffet includes: Platters and salads — fresh fruit, avocado toast, overnight oats, house salad, butter lettuce salad, green garbanzo hummus, artisan cheese and meat, chilled poached shrimp; hot items — bacon and sausage, scrambled eggs, three-cheese artichoke dip, brunch potatoes, brioche French toast, chicken and biscuit, shrimp and grits, roasted tri-tip, mac ‘n’ cheese, blackened salmon tacos, selection of Roman-style pinsa (similar to Neapolitan-style pizza); desserts and pastries — tiramisu, tres leches cake, butter pecan cinnamon rolls and other freshly baked pastries (baked in house). Cost: $55 for adults, $24 for kids 11 and under, $10 for kids 5 and under (plus tax and gratuity).
Fleming’s Steakhouse • 20 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City (in The Gateway); (801) 355-3704; flemingssteakhouse.com • Available both Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14. Three-course meal includes choice of salad, filet with crab stuff shrimp scampi or filet with lobster tail scampi, and choice of dessert. Menu starts at $85.
Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club • 6 N. Rio Grande St. Suite 35, Salt Lake City (in The Gateway); (801) 683-7070; flankerslc.com • From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Menu specials include: $5 mimosas, $5 bloody Mary’s, and $125 bottles of Veuve Clicquot. Live music at 2 p.m.
Franck’s • 6263 Holladay Blvd. E., Holladay; (801) 274-6264; francksfood.com • Brunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Five-course prix fixe menu: Burrata cheese, sun dried lime marmalade, seed olio, lime leaf-sake ponzu, kombu olive oil; sorghum butter-roasted half sashimi kanpachi, eggplant agebitashi, lobster and farro salad, pickled ginger, sorghum dashi, sweet & sour daikon, fried farro, lobster-ginger sauce; blistered green tomato emulsion, croque monsieur crouton, whipped “deviled egg’, caviar, shallot; sweet tea-braised wagyu beef cheek, potato mochi hash brown, caramelized carrot, sweet tea, pickled apricot, horseradish hollandaise, apricot “ketchup”, buttered biscuit crumb; strawberries & cream cake, strawberry coriander cake, cultured cream, candied rosemary butter, cream, coriander strawberries, cultured cream gelato, rosemary brittle; take-home smoked oat & chocolate chip cookie. Cost: $120 for adults, $50 for kids 12 and under.
Kimi’s Oyster & Chop House • 2155 Highland Dr., Salt Lake City; (801) 946-2079; kimishouse.com • Brunch buffet includes: Chef Erik’s omelette station, traditional eggs Benedict, croissant French toast, hickory-smoked bacon, sausage links, petite mint fruit salad, Swedish caviar eggs, poached Norwegian salmon, Swedish gravad lax, shrimp cocktail, Mediterranean bruschetta, roasted golden beets, caprese salad, baked brie, local cheeseboard & charcuterie, mixed spring salad, roasted prime rib, Swedish meatballs, roasted Norwegian halibut, whipped potato, French potato gratin, assorted vegetables, assorted desserts, fresh berries. Cost: $84.50 for adults, $28 for kids 6-11, $14 for kids 3-5), free for kids under 3.
La Caille • 9565 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy; (801) 942-1751; lacaille.com • Brunch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with a four-course menu: Appetizer — seafood cocktail (crab claw, prawns, citrus cocktail sauce) or duet of deviled eggs (smoked salmon and olive oil chive); second course — parfait whipped yogurt, house-made granola, fresh berries, blueberry brioche, lemon preserves French toast, hand-selected diced fruit (cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes); entree — wagyu sliders (on brioche bun with barbeque jam and caramelized onions), maple breakfast sausage, crispy dry aged bacon, cherrywood-smoked prime rib (with au jus and horseradish sauce), traditional eggs Benedict (English muffin, ham, hollandaise sauce), scrambled eggs, crab cakes with remoulade sauce, crispy potatoes with smoked paprika parmesan, herb-roasted beet salad (with arugula, haricot verts, sliced almonds and blue cheese dressing); dessert — Nutella eclairs, chocolate-covered strawberries, peaches & cream roulade. Cost: $125 per person, $60 for kids 4-12.
Log Haven • 6451 Mill Creek Canyon Rd., Salt Lake City; (801) 272-8255; log-haven.com • Brunch, noon-5 p.m. Three-course menu includes: Appetizer — choice of asparagus-leek soup or Bloomsdale spinach; entree — choice of Hyplains filet mignon, grilled salmon, Parmigiano-reggiano risotto; grilled duroc pork chop, or grilled chicken breast; dessert — choice of maple panna cotta, New York-style cheesecake, or chocolate ganache tart. Cost: $83 for adults, $49 for kids.
Oasis Cafe • 151 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City; (801) 322-0404; oasiscafeslc.com • Brunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Brunch buffet menu includes: Prime rib carving station, maple-mustard glazed salmon, French toast with buttermilk glaze, vegetable and potato hash and eggs, applewood-smoked bacon, hummus and pita, cheese blintzes with blueberry sauce, petite omelets, Mediterranean tasting platter, chicken enchilada, crab cakes with mango salsa, grilled veggie platter, fruit and cheese platter, Efren’s pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, chicken curry salad, mixed green salad, coffee cake, mini scones mini croissants, chocolate cake, tres leches cake, lemon curd tart, chocolate fountain with assorted treats. Cost: $38 for adults, $18 for kids 12 and under.
Pago • 878 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City; (801) 532-0777; pagoslc.com • Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Three-course menu: First (for the table) — house-made pastries, a chef’s selection; second — choice of beet carpaccio, kale Caesar salad, gem lettuce salad, or roasted asparagus; third — choice of frittata “Lorraine,” Pago breakfast (two eggs any way, market vegetables, brunch potatoes), eggs Benedict, French toast, salmon kedgeree, Pago burger. Cost: $35 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
Pago On Main • 341 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; (801) 441-2955; pagoslc.com • Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Buffet, including: Platters and salads — artisan cheese, fresh fruit, burrata, strawberries and beets, mixed greens, kale Caesar salad, tomato Caprese, shrimp cocktail; hot items — bacon and sausage, scrambled eggs, brunch potatoes, French toast, spinach frittata, crab cakes, cheese tortellini, baked salmon, saffron rice, braised short rib, and a pork tenderloin carving station; breads, pastries and desserts — tiramisu, tres leches cake, butter pecan cinnamon rolls and other freshly baked pastries (baked in house). Cost: $65 for adults, $28 for kids 5-12, free for kids 4 and under (plus tax and gratuity).
P.F. Chang’s • 174 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; (801) 539-0500; pfchangs.com • Four-course celebration menu: Appetizer — choice of Chang’s lettuce wraps, dynamite shrimp or handmade dumplings; soup — choice of wonton soup, egg drop soup or hot and sour soup; main entree — choice of fire-braised short ribs, oolong Chilean sea bass, miso-glazed salmon, Mongolian beef, or salt & pepper prawns; dessert — choice of New York-style cheesecake or The Great Wall of Chocolate.
The Salt Republic • Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, 170 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City; (801) 596-1234, hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/utah/hyatt-regency-salt-lake-city/slcrs/dining • Brunch buffet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Buffet menu includes: 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, a cold smoked salmon bagels and lox station complete with heirloom tomatoes, fried capers, chopped egg, pickled cucumbers and mini bagels, and a fresh seafood station featuring king crab, jumbo poached shrimp, bloody Mary cocktail sauce, local hot sauce and lemon. Cost: $70 for adults, $35 for kids 4-12, free for kids under 4.
Stanza • 454 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City; (801) 746-4441; stanzaslc.com • Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Special a la carte brunch menu: Small plates — olive marinate, stonefruit burrata, mascarpone polenta, arancini; salads/soups — arugula salad, Caesar salad, spring salad, beet salad, tomato basil bisque; pasta — stanza lasagna, linguine all’aragosta e gameretti (lobster and gulf shrimp), Yukon Gold and chive gnocchi, bucatini alla carbonara; brunch — eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, wagyu New York strip and eggs, duck confit hash, jumbo gulf shrimp and grits, parfait, lox and bagel, and peach French toast.
Tuscany • 2832 E. 6200 South, Salt Lake City; (801) 277-9919; tuscanyslc.com • Brunch, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Buffet menu includes: Prime rib, chilled shrimp cocktail, roasted lamb, honey glazed ham, gourmet omelet bar, fresh salads, assorted house-made breads and desserts, traditional egg Benedict Florentine (spinach & tomato), house-made waffles with whipped butter and maple syrup. Cost: $90 for adults, $45 for kids 12 and under.
Urban Hill • 510 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City; (385) 295-4200; urban-hill.com • Brunch buffet, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Chef Nick Zocco and the team present a menu overflowing with familiar brunch favorites: Charcuterie and cheese boards, smoked salmon, sweet candied yams, blueberry pancakes. The menu includes a cocktail to toast Mom, called For the Love of Honey, a citric sipper made with Espolòn blanco tequila, saffron honey and bay leaf bitters. Cost: $75 for adults, $35 for kids.
Davis County
Twigs Bistro • 155 N. East Promontory, Farmington; (801) 447-8944; twigsbistro.com • Three-course plated brunch, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Course one — toasted pecan Caesar salad, fresh assorted fruit, bacon gorgonzola tartlet prawn cocktail (with fresh lemon and cocktail sauce), assorted croissants/danishes with bourbon butter. Course two — prime rib (with horseradish cream), honey butter roasted salmon, lemon-roasted asparagus, roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs. Course three (served family style) — assortment of sweet treats. Kids’ menu also available. Cost: $49 for adults, $19 for kids 12 and under.
Weber County
Earl’s Lodge • Snowbasin resort, 3925 E. Snowbasin Road, Huntsville; (888) 437-5488; snowbasin.com • Brunch buffet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Buffet menu includes: Omelet station, waffle station, prime rib, honey-glazed ham, smoked turkey breast, lemon tarragon salmon, applewood smoked bacon, pork sausage links, shrimp cocktail, Mediterranean orecchiette salad, strawberry salad, traditional Caesar salad, traditional cornbread, honey-glazed carrots, grilled broccolini, crispy brussels sprouts, white cheddar mac & cheese, candied yams, scalloped potato, quiche Valerie, bagel & lox, seasonal fresh fruit, charcuterie board, deviled eggs, artisan dessert display, ice cream sundae station. Cost: $89 for adults, $34 for kids 5-12, free for kids 4 and under.
Summit County
Escala Provisions Company • 3551 N. Escala Court, Park City; (435) 940-1234; epcrestaurantparkcity.com • Brunch specials: Candied salmon salad, croque madame, smoked brisket hash. Start the day with huevos rancheros, the Centric Benedict, vegan hash, or apple pie buttermilk pancakes. The midday menu includes soups, salads, tempura battered fish & chips, the Cuban, mushroom ramen, decadent desserts, and a full menu of wine, beer, and spirits.
Hearth And Hill • 1153 Center Dr., Park City; (435) 200-8840; hearth-hill.com • Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Buffet includes: A D.I.Y. parfait station, shrimp cocktails, and prime rib cooked to order. Order your drink of choice from the extensive cocktail offerings, curated wine list or specialty beer selections (beverages offered a la carte). Cost: $59.95 for adults, $29.95 for kids.
KITA • 2417 W High Mountain Rd., Park City; (435) 513-7213; pendry.com/park-city/kita • Brunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Menu includes: eggs Benedict, banana bread French toast, spring onion soup, pan-seared salmon and asparagus, build-your-own omelets and a variety of desserts. Cost: $90 for adults, $40 for kids 12 and under.
Powder at Waldorf Astoria • 2100 Frostwood Dr, Park City; (435) 647-5500; hilton.com/en/hotels/slcdmwa-waldorf-astoria-park-city • Brunch buffet, with action stations of made-to-order omelettes, crepes, carved ham, and prime rib. Choose from such dishes as acai bowls, chia seed parfaits, eggs Benedict, shakshuka, a variety of soups, salads, seafood bar, roasted pork loin, salmon, and a special kids’ buffet. Cost: $110 for adults, $55 for kids.
Riverhorse on Main • 540 Main St, Park City; (435) 649-3536; riverhorseparkcity.com • Brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day tapas brunch paired with a brand new list of summer cocktails, and live music from Teresa Cooke. Cost: $95 for adults, $65 for children 12 and under.
Stein Eriksen Lodge • 7700 Stein Way, Park City (Deer Valley); (435) 649-3700; steinlodge.com • Brunch buffet, 11 a.m.-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. Cost: $85 for adults, $35 for kids 5-12.
Wasatch County
Overlook Restaurant • 909 W. Peace Tree Trail, Heber City; (435) 575-1650; Blackrockmountainresort.com • Buffet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Menu includes: Quiche, beignets, cheese and charcuterie, spring salad, croissants and pastries, chicken salad, yogurt parfit, fresh fruits and berries, poached salmon & Utah honey wheat eggs Benedict, Snake River Farms grilled kurobuta pork with chimichurri, scrambled eggs, bacon, everything breakfast potatoes, sourdough waffles, assorted desserts. Cost: $79 for adults, $39 for kids 6-12, $20 for kids 5 and under.
Z’s Steak and Chop Haus • Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa, 784 Resort Dr., Midway; (435) 709-9572; zermattresort.com • Brunch buffet, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Buffet menu includes: Spinach salad, mixed green salad, pasta salad, tomato and pimento bisque, omelet station, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon, eggs benedict, truffle grits, grilled chicken with ginger sauce, breakfast potatoes, roasted salmon, biscuits and gravy, parfait station, fresh muffins, coffee cake, Parker House rolls, assorted desserts, roasted prime ribeye, creamy horseradish, maple glazed ham, kids chicken tenders fries and mini corn dogs.
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