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Boston Mother's Day Brunch


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 Boston Mother's Day Brunch list to find the perfect restaurant for all of you and your special lady.


Aura Contemporary
13/20
Seaport Hotel
1 Seaport Ln.
Boston, MA 02210
617-385-4300
Chef Rachel Klein’s hidden gem sparkles with whimsical spice and a certain amount of deconstruction inside the Seaport Hotel. More...

The Beacon Hill Bistro French
13/20
Dining Room at The Beacon Hill Bistro, Boston, MA The Beacon Hill Hotel
25 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
617-723-1133
The modern European refinement that The Beacon Hill Bistro emanates seems as natural as its locally informed takes on French bistro fare. More...

Cafe Fleuri French
13/20
Dining Room at Cafe Fleuri, Boston, MA The Langham, Boston
250 Franklin St.
Boston, MA 02110
617-451-1900
Though famed for its Chocolate Bar, The Langham, Boston's atrium café also lures the power crowd from morning to evening. More...

Craigie on Main French
15/20
Dining Room at Craigie on Main, Cambridge, MA 853 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-497-5511
Chef/owner Tony Maws will make your culinary dreams come true at this cozy French bistro. More...

Da Vinci Ristorante Italian
14/20
162 Columbus Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
617-350-0007
Authentic upscale Central Italian in a plush Back Bay location, marred somewhat by substandard bartending and a top-heavy wine list. More...

dante Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at dante, Cambridge, MA Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston
40 Edwin H. Land Blvd.
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-497-4200
Chef/owner Dante de Magistris' flair for the Mediterranean shines at this waterfront restaurant that overlooks the Charles River. More...

East Coast Grill Seafood
14/20
1271 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-491-6568
After many years, Chris Schlesinger's no-holds-barred joint offers up the spiciest seafood in Boston and beyond. More...

Hamersley's Bistro French
15/20
Dining Room at Hamersley 533 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02116
617-423-2700
Local treasure Gordon Hamersley's famed bistro is a case study in the transformation from small wonder to major player. More...

Lumiere French
14/20
Dining Room at Lumiere, West Newton, MA 1293 Washington St.
West Newton, MA 02465
617-244-9199
Lumière is a refined hideaway in bustling West Newton. More...

Meritage Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Meritage, Boston, MA Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
617-439-3995
Meritage is a paean to the art of food-and-wine pairing---and a testament to chef Daniel Bruce's ambition and talent. More...

Rialto Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Rialto, Cambridge, MA Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-5050
Chef Jody Adams shines with her sophisticated culinary style and regional approach to Italian cuisine. More...

Sandrine's French
13/20
8 Holyoke St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-497-5300
Chef Raymond Ost prepares classic French cuisine with an Alsatian accent. More...

Top of the Hub Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Top of the Hub, Boston, MA Prudential Center
800 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02199
617-536-1775
The Top of the Hub, 52 floors up, boasts views of Boston and respectable contemporary cuisine. More...

Tremont 647 Contemporary
13/20
647 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02118
617-266-4600
Contemporary cooking from chef Andy Husbands in the South End. More...

 

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