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


Barbuzzo Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Barbuzzo, Philadelphia, PA 110 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-546-9300
Modern Mediterranean in Midtown with a locavore bent. More...

Bridget Foy's South Street Grill American
13/20
200 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-1813
South Street mainstay serves consistent American fare. More...

City Tavern American
14/20
Dining Room at City Tavern, Philadelphia, PA 138 S. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-413-1443
Colonial culinary history comes alive in the shadow of Independence National Historical Park. More...

Devon Seafood Grill Seafood
13/20
225 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-5940
Fresh seafood and a lively sidewalk scene draw diners to Devon. More...

Fountain Restaurant French
15/20
Dining Room at Fountain Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
One Logan Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-963-1500
World cuisine from chef Rafael Gonzalez in a serene Four Seasons Hotel setting. More...

Georges' French
14/20
Spread Eagle Village
503 W. Lancaster Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087
610-964-2588
Buzzing bar scene and gracious dining, à la Georges’. More...

Gilmore's French
14/20
133 Gay St.
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-2800
Modern French fare in a West Chester Victorian. More...

Jack's Fire House American
11/20
2130 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19151
215-232-9000
One of the original farm-to-table restaurants keeps it real. More...

Jake's Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Jake 4365 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
215-483-0444
Seasonal cuisine complemented by a first-rate wine list. More...

Jones American
11/20
Dining Room at Jones, Philadelphia, PA 700 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-223-5663
Indulge in comfort food and kitsch on Chestnut Street. More...

Le Bec-Fin French
17/20
Dining Room at Le Bec-Fin, Philadelphia, PA 1523 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-567-1000
Georges Perrier and chef-partner Nicholas Elmi shine at this famed French restaurant. More...

London Grill American
12/20
Dining Room at London Grill, Philadelphia, PA 2301 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-978-4545
Busy neighborhood spot with wide-ranging, modern menu. More...

Marigold Kitchen American
14/20
501 S. 45th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-3699
Modern American-eclectic cuisine shines in University City. More...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood
12/20
1 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-568-6888
This chain restaurant delivers fresh seafood and a good happy hour. More...

Moshulu New American
15/20
Dining Room at Moshulu, Philadelphia, PA Penn's Landing
401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2500
Dine aboard a clipper ship that offers decidedly modern food. More...

XIX Nineteen Restaurant American
16/20
Dining Room at XIX Nineteen Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-1919
Stellar views and fresh seafood reach new heights at Nineteen. More...

The Plough & the Stars Irish
14/20
123 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-733-0300
Duck breast, Irish smoked salmon and chocolate truffle cake happily co-exist in the old Corn Exchange bank building. More...

R2L Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at R2L , Philadelphia, PA Two Liberty Place
50 S. 16th St., 37th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-564-5337
Contemporary American fare from chef-owner Daniel Stern. More...

The Swann Lounge American
14/20
Dining Room at The Swann Lounge, Philadelphia, PA Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
One Logan Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-963-1500, ext.2626
Head to the Swann for creative bites and a swank jazz brunch. More...

Table 31 Steakhouse
14/20
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-7111
Traditional steakhouse cuisine meets modern Italian. More...

Tavern 17 American
13/20
Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia
220 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-790-1799
Don't call Tavern 17 a hotel bar; it's a true urban eatery. More...

13 American
13/20
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-625-6795
Comfort food and American classics at lucky 13 in the Marriott. More...

Valanni Global
13/20
Dining Room at Valanni, Philadelphia, PA 1229 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-790-9494
Valanni delivers tasty global eats and potent cocktails. More...

World Cafe Live American
13/20
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-1400
Solid pub fare for pre- and post-concert dining. More...

Yardley Inn New American
14/20
Dining Room at Yardley Inn, Yardley, PA 82 E. Afton Ave.
Yardley, PA 19067
215-493-3800
A charming riverfront inn with modern American food. More...

 

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