Spring comes late to the cites in the North, which makes Mother’s Day extra special. Start off the day with brunch at one of the Detroit area’s fine restaurants and spend the rest of Mother’s day enjoying the spring weather. Be sure to call ahead for resevations, even if they say reservations are not necessary. Better safe than sorry. Some of them will have special surprises for Mom, and there may be some changes to the menu, but you can get a good idea of what you will find.
Mother’s Day brunch at the Whitney
4421 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
313-832-5700
The Whitney is in a Victorian brownstone and has the elegance that a house of that era deserves. The dress is classy and the brunch menu is a four course meal, a la carte. The price of $35.00 per person is very reasonable for what you get. There are not many items that most children would enjoy though. You get to chose from Cheese Marinated Feta Salad with Roasted Beets, Toasted Pine nuts and Tiny Mache or Organic Local Greens Salad with Crispy Pancetta and Maytag Bleu for the first course. The second and third courses have more choices such as Jumbo Shrimp with Crispy Polenta and Andouille Cream Sauce and Eggs Benedict with Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Bacon with Buttermilk Hollandaise or Blueberry Stuffed French Toast with Vermont Maple Syrup( third) Course four is dessert.
Mothers Day brunch at Union Street
4145 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Michigan 48201
313-831-3965
Brunch served Sunday 11Am to 3 Pm
Union Street is a restaurant/bar with a business casual style. Their brunch menu is a la carte with all items below $20 and most below $10. You can choose between such diverse items as *Old School Eggs Benedist which is English muffin, grilled Canadian bacon, sautéed spinach,
poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce with fresh fruit cup for $9.95 and Lobster Frittata which is Maine lobster claw and tail meat, sautéed with shallots,
spinach and Shiitake mushrooms, topped with a light crust of grated Romano cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs for $13.95. There are traditional breakfast items that the kids will enjoy.
Mother’s Day brunch at Lily’s Seafood
410 S Washington Ave
Royal Oak, Detroit, Michigan 48067
248-591-5459
There is a very limited, but great brunch menu at Lily’s. Most of the items like Crab Cakes and Eggs which is Two lightly poached eggs, two jumbo lump crab cakes, w Hollandaise, home fries, and a warm muffin for $9.95 are geared to adults, but the kid will enjoy the Waffle Nuggets w/ fresh chopped strawberries and dusted w/ a touch of confectioners sugar and warm maple syrup for
$5.95. Dress is business casual.
Mother’s Day brunch at the Century Grille
333 Madison Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Brunch: Sunday 10 to 2
The prices at the Century Grille are very reasonable, they are very kid friendly and wheelchair accessible. The style is casual/elegant. The brunch is served a la carte and you can choose from Pancakes & Waffles such as the Century Grille Banana Pecan Waffle for $8, Century Platters such as Crab Benedict which is Toasted English muffin topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, two poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Served with home fried potatoes for $16,Omelets and Frittatas and Salads.
Mother’s Day brunch at the Majestic Café
4124 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48201
313-833-9700
Brunch: starts at 10:30
The Majestic Café has a great variety of dishes and is wheelchair accessible It is a bar scene, with a casual atmosphere and there are tables that are suitable for the family. The brunch menu is a la carte and you can start with something like Fresh Fruit, Yogurt with Honey, Nutmeg & Granola for $5.95 then move on to choices like Spinach and Beet Salad $6.50 and B.L.T. With Guacamole for $5.95. Don’t expect to find the normal breakfast items.
Mother’s Day brunch at George Murphy’s
36000 Seven Mile
Livonia, Michigan 48152
248-473-1300
George Murphy’s is serving a special Mother’s Day brunch this year.. The style is casual/dressy and you can choose from buffet items like Scrambled Eggs,French Toast,Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy .Eggs Benedict, Glazed Ham or a Vegetable Tray among many others. The prices are very family friendly: $18.95 per person, children 4 to 12 Years Old – $8.95 and children 3 & Under are free.
Mother’s Day brunch at Fiddleheads Restaurant
4313 W. Thirteen Mile
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
248-288-3744
Fiddlefeads says their dress code os anything goes. The brunch menu is geared mostly for adults, but there are items that children would enjoy also. . It is a la carte and you can choose from items such as Fiddleheads Eggs Benedict with Shrimp, Proscuitto and Hollandaise for $12, Ham and Swiss Omelet with Artichoke Hearts for$ 10 or Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche and Capers for $10.
