Mother’s Day 2022 Brunch And Dinner: Reserve Now In Palo Alto

Eric He
·2 min read

PALO ALTO, CA — Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8, is still a few weeks away, but if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in Palo Alto as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Local restaurants in Palo Alto have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. Some are closed so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options:

BUCA DI BEPPO: Takeout packages offered Mother's Day weekend for pick-up or delivery May 6-8. Serving five, to-go special ($65) includes bread and choice of salad & pasta, plus dessert. Another version ($75) includes same, but with added entree. See here for details & order deadlines and links. Locations: Campbell & Palo Alto.

CORNER BAKERY: On Saturday & Sunday, May 7-8, the matriarchs of your family will recieve complimentary bakery item with purchase of lunch or dinner entrée. Or surprise Mom with with breakfast in bed & order from an array of to-go breakfast items, including limited time offer of Blueberry Topped Pancakes. Website here. See locales in Palo Alto, Pleasanton, San Francisco & San Jose.

Related: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Mother's Day special offered May 7-8, with three-course menu featuring salad, dessert and filet mignon paired with choice of crab-stuffed shrimp or lobster tail scampi. Dinner menu and children's three-course available all day. Also offered for pick-up or delivery. Restaurants in Palo Alto, Santa Clara & Walnut Creek.

MACARTHUR PARK RESTAURANT: Mother's Day brunch & dinner will be hosted at landmark eatery May 8, with brunch 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. & dinner 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Adults $65; children 6–12 $30; 5 & under free. Service include carving station with prime rib, salmon & pork loin, seafood , salads, breakfast dishes (brunch only) & desserts, plus such dishes as ribs, BBQ chicken, pasta & more. Menu info & reservations here. At 27 University Ave., Palo Alto.

SAJJ MEDITERRANEAN: Kids eat free Mother's Day weekend, Saturday & Sunday, May 7-8, with purchase of entree & drink. On the children's menu: chicken rice bowl, with protein choice & two toppings; cheese quesadilla; and mac & cheese. All kids' meals include organic juice box & snack. Website here. Locations in Cupertino, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Bruno, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, San Ramon & Sunnyvale.

WILD ONION BISTRO AT HOTEL CITRINE: Chef Ray Garrow's Mother's Day brunch (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) will feature berry pancakes, custard-dipped, challah French toast with Bailey Irish Creme anglaise and eggs Benedict. Reservations via OpenTable. At 750 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto.

Do note that some specials run all weekend, and others may require reservations or advance ordering. So don't delay!

Click here to view more restaurant options around the Bay Area.

This article originally appeared on the Palo Alto Patch