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


Bistro 24 French
13/20
Dining Room at Bistro 24, Phoenix, AZ The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
2401 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-468-0700
Tucked away in The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, this elegant but utterly charming sleeper looks and feels like a French bistro, with great bistro food to match. More...

Cafe Zuzu American
13/20
Dining Room at Cafe Zuzu, Scottsdale, AZ Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-248-2000
Zuzu applies snazzy twists to American comfort food favorites like buttermilk pancakes, burgers and shakes. More...

The Capital Grille Steakhouse
13/20
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-952-8900
This corporate steakhouse is a good place to make deals or see and be seen. More...

Christopher's Restaurant & Crush Lounge French
15/20
Dining Room at Christopher Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-522-2344
Contemporary French food three ways: in an upscale but casual bistro, in a wine bar and in a high-end restaurant. More...

Compass American Regional
11/20
Dining Room at Compass, Phoenix, AZ Hyatt Regency Phoenix
122 N. Second St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-440-3166
Arizona’s only revolving restaurant offers good views of the city and regional American food that’s more pricey than memorable. More...

Different Pointe of View French
13/20
Dining Room at Different Pointe of View, Phoenix, AZ Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
11111 N. Seventh St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-866-6350
Perched on a hilltop, Different Pointe of View is one of the city's top restaurants for a romantic, special occasion evening. More...

Eddie's House Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at Eddie 7042 E. Indian School Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-946-1622
Larger than life personality Eddie Matney cooks many of the eclectic Lebanese-American dishes that made him famous in the ’80s. More...

elements Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at elements, Paradise Valley, AZ Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
480-607-2300
Japanese design elements, spectacular sunset views and Asian-accented contemporary American cuisine. More...

NoRTH Italian
13/20
Kierland Commons
15024 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-948-2055
Casual but sophisticated Italian results in a place to put on the "must visit often" list. More...

Roy's Hawaii Regional
14/20
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix
5350 E. Marriott Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
480-419-7697
Celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi brings Hawaiian-Fusion cuisine to the not-so-common man at this trendy, tropical outpost, specializing in seafood. More...

T. Cook's Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at T. Cook Royal Palms Resort & Spa
5200 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-808-0766
One of the finest restaurants in The Valley of the Sun, T. Cook's features seasonal Mediterranean food. More...

Vincent Guerithault on Camelback Southwestern
15/20
Dining Room at Vincent Guerithault on Camelback, Phoenix, AZ 3930 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-224-0225
Still considered the granddaddy of Southwestern cuisine, Vincent Guerithault also offers specialties inspired by Provence. More...

 

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