Mother's Day Brunch
SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA

Mom has fed you so many times, so this Mother's Day, treat her to a special brunch. The whole family can enjoy everything from strawberry waffles with a cappuccino to a succulent plate of crabs' legs paired with a Mimosa. Browse our San Francisco Mother's Day Brunch list to find the perfect restaurant for all of you and your special lady.


SAN FRANCISCO CITY

 

A16 Italian
16/20
2355 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-771-2216
Cozy Marina spot is hotter than ever serving rustic, authentic Campanian dishes and signature Neapolitan-style pizza, complemented by a well-chosen Italian wine list. More...

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar French
15/20
398 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-551-1590
Chef Jamie Lauren brings new dimension to this beloved Belle Époque-inspired neighborhood brasserie. More...

Americano California
14/20
Hotel Vitale
8 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-3700
Hot spot at luxurious Hotel Vitale utilizes seasonal ingredients and focuses on fresh Northern California-influenced Italian cuisine. More...

Anzu Japanese
13/20
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-394-1100
Upscale hotel restaurant offering a Japanese-European-influenced menu in a contemporary environment. More...

Baraka California
16/20
288 Connecticut St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-255-0370
This romantic, warm-hearted Potrero neighborhood restaurant is worth a visit for chef Chad Newton’s noteworthy new Cal-Med cooking. More...

Beach Chalet Brewpub
12/20
Beach Chalet
1000 Great Hwy.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-386-8439
The draw here is the spectacular 180-degree view of the waves crashing on Ocean Beach. More...

Café de la Presse French
14/20
352 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-398-2680
Well-loved corner bistro serving authentic French classics all day and into the night. More...

Citizen Cake American
14/20
399 Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-861-2228
Ladies who lunch, pre-theater diners and those in search of a late-night dessert flock to this industrial-styled corner restaurant. More...

Dosa Indian
14/20
995 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-642-3672
An exclusively Southern Indian restaurant, Dosa offers a refreshing casual dining experience. More...

Ella's American
13/20
500 Presidio Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-441-5669
Ella's promises neo-classical American cooking and delivers the goods---think meatloaf and chicken pot pie---but the real draw is the popular weekend brunch. More...

Farina Focaccia & Cucina Italiana Ligurian
13/20
3560 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-565-0360
Expansive and chic, this modern Italian eatery is a feast for the eyes, and features crowd-pleasing Ligurian cuisine. More...

Foreign Cinema California
14/20
2534 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-648-7600
Gaze at foreign classics and independent features screened nightly on a wall while enjoying delightful Cal-Med dishes. More...

Grand Café French
13/20
Hotel Monaco
501 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-292-0101
French brasserie cuisine in a stylish and spacious restaurant that was previously a ballroom. More...

Greens Vegetarian
14/20
Fort Mason
204 Bay St., Bldg. A
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-771-6222
If you are looking for a "view" restaurant with outstanding food, cast your eyes toward Greens. More...

Home American
12/20
2100 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-503-0333
This bustling spot serves up value-priced versions of comfort food dishes like steak and fries, roast chicken and wine-braised pot roast. More...

Il Fornaio Italian
13/20
Levi's Plaza
1265 Battery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-986-0100
Casual Italian restaurant with a beautiful patio on Levi's Plaza. More...

La Terrasse French
13/20
215 Lincoln Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94129
415-922-3463
Two formidable French chef-owners came together to create this small, upscale Presidio outpost. More...

Le Petit Robert French
13/20
2300 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-922-8100
The menu at this bustling and friendly restaurant offers its own modern take on French bistro cuisine. More...

The Liberty Café American
14/20
410 Cortland Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-695-8777
Devotees of this tiny restaurant in Bernal Heights concede to being addicted to its easy, almost homey favorites. More...

McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant Seafood
13/20
Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-929-1730
A restaurant in Ghirardelli Square with an encyclopedic seafood menu and panoramic views of the waterfront and San Francisco Bay. More...

Maverick American
14/20
3316 17th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-863-3061
Chic eatery off a dingy stretch in the Mission serving authentic yet updated American cuisine. More...

Modern Tea California
12/20
602 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-626-5406
Sunny brunches and smoky teas are just a few of the farm-fresh offerings at this lovely Hayes Valley spot. More...

One Market Contemporary
15/20
1 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-777-5577
Bradley Ogden's memorable One Market offers à la carte selections, a five-course tasting menu at the chef's table and a daily wine list. More...

Restaurant LuLu Mediterranean
14/20
816 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-495-5775
Provençal menu in a cavernous space that has many regulars who return for the festive environment and excellent wine list. More...

Roy's Hawaii Regional
13/20
575 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-777-0277
Call it the allure of aloha---chef Roy Yamaguchi’s international success is hard to dispute. More...

Seasons Steak & Seafood Steakhouse
No Rating
Four Seasons San Francisco
757 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-633-3838
Spruced-up, clean, seasonal fare with a focus on fine steak and seafood. More...

The Slow Club American
14/20
2501 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-241-9390
Slow Club has maintained a devoted following for both dinner and weekend brunch, never wavering from delivering a well-done meal. More...

South Food + Wine Bar Australian
13/20
330 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-974-5599
Luke Mangan’s vivid, modern boîte down under Market culls a chic and energetic following of Aussie and Kiwi-philes. More...

SPQR Italian
15/20
1911 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-771-7779
Pacific Heights osteria from the team at A16 highlights the food and wine of Rome. More...

Spruce American
16/20
3640 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-931-5100
Mediterranean inflected American cuisine is complemented by a 1,000-bottle wine list, chic ambience and professional service. More...

Sutro's Seafood
14/20
The Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-386-3330
Local and seasonal California menu includes plenty of seafood. More...

The Terrace Mediterranean
15/20
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
600 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-773-6198
Sunday Jazz Brunch is renowned as a food lover's paradise, wowing hotel guests as well as locals with sushi, classic eggs Benedict and more. More...

Garden Court California
11/20
Sheraton Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-546-5010
This beloved local grande dame’s rarefied atmosphere turns brunch, tea or lunch into a very special occasion. More...

2223 Restaurant American
14/20
2223 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-431-0692
A friendly neighborhood restaurant known for its sophisticated bar scene and American menu. More...

Universal Café New American
13/20
2814 19th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-821-4608
This classy but California-casual restaurant packs in an energetic, well-dressed crowd for its New American cuisine. More...

XYZ American
14/20
W San Francisco
181 Third St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-817-7836
Sleek and modernistic space with well-executed contemporary American cuisine and professional service. More...

Zuni Café California
15/20
1658 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-552-2522
Still one of the city's most popular restaurants, loyal clientele down freshly shucked oysters with Champagne or signature balsamic Bloody Marys. More...

MARIN COUNTY

 

Buckeye Roadhouse American
13/20
15 Shoreline Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-331-2600
Modern American comfort food lures folks to this hunting lodge-style restaurant. More...

Il Fornaio Italian
13/20
Corte Madera Town Center
223 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415-927-4400
Homemade breads and satisfying Italian cuisine are the draws at this chain restaurant. More...

Insalata's Mediterranean
15/20
120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-457-7700
Chef-owner Heidi Krahling's Mediterranean fare is some of the most exciting in Marin County. More...

Lark Creek Inn California
No Rating
234 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-924-7766
A timeless American ambience and a menu featuring the best seasonal local ingredients at Bradley Ogden’s flagship restaurant. More...

Left Bank French
14/20
Blue Rock Inn
507 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-927-3331
Roland Passot's Left Bank delivers oh-so-satisfying cuisine of the sort that your French grandmère would cook. More...

EAST BAY

 

Adagia California
14/20
2700 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-647-2300
The spacious dining hall's century-old British décor provides a perfect cool-weather environment for hearty salads, roasted meats and fresh fish. More...

Bette's Oceanview Diner Diner
13/20
1807 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-644-3230