San Francisco 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 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
15/20
Dining Room at A16, San Francisco, CA 2355 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-771-2216
Cozy Marina spot---and sister to SPQR---serves authentic Campanian dishes, Neapolitan-style pizza, and features a well-chosen Italian wine list. More...

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar French
15/20
Dining Room at Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, San Francisco, CA 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
15/20
Dining Room at Americano, San Francisco, CA Hotel Vitale
8 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-3777
Embarcadero views and a pretty after-work scene are quietly eclipsed by chef Paul Arenstam's Italian-influenced cuisine. More...

Anzu Japanese
13/20
Dining Room at Anzu, San Francisco, CA 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...

Beach Chalet Brewpub
12/20
Dining Room at Beach Chalet, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at Café de la Presse, San Francisco, CA 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...

Chez Papa Resto French
14/20
Dining Room at Chez Papa Resto, San Francisco, CA Mint Plaza
4 Mint Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-546-4134
Sophisticated French fare at a downtown staple. 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
Dining Room at Dosa, San Francisco, CA 995 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-642-3672
An exclusively Southern Indian restaurant, Dosa offers a refreshing casual dining experience. More...

Dosa on Fillmore Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Dosa on Fillmore, San Francisco, CA 1700 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-441-3672
Anjan and Emily Mitra’s South Indian gem of a restaurant is a hit on Fillmore. 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...

EPIC Roasthouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at EPIC Roasthouse, San Francisco, CA 369 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-369-9955
Big views, charm and New American cuisine cull the elite to this show-stopper on the Embarcadero. More...

Farina Focaccia & Cucina Italiana Ligurian
13/20
Dining Room at Farina Focaccia & Cucina Italiana, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at Foreign Cinema, San Francisco, CA 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...

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...

Grand Café French
13/20
Dining Room at Grand Café, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at Greens, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at Home, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at La Terrasse, San Francisco, CA 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...

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...

Magic Flute California
13/20
3673 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-922-1225
A restaurant perfectly at home in classy Presidio Heights. More...

Maverick American
14/20
Dining Room at Maverick, San Francisco, CA 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...

Restaurant LuLu Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Restaurant LuLu, San Francisco, CA 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 Steakhouse
16/20
Dining Room at Seasons, San Francisco, CA Four Seasons San Francisco
757 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-633-3838
Elegant seasonal fare with a focus on fine steak and seafood. More...

Silks California
16/20
Dining Room at Silks, San Francisco, CA Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco
222 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-986-2020
Orlando Pagan and team maintain this hotel restaurant's reputation as a San Francisco destination. More...

The Slow Club American
14/20
Dining Room at The Slow Club, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at South Food + Wine Bar, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at SPQR, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at Spruce, San Francisco, CA 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
No Rating
The Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-386-3330
Chef George Morrone has taken over the kitchen at this oceanside restaurant, featuring a California menu with plenty of seafood. More...

The Terrace Mediterranean
No Rating
Dining Room at The Terrace, San Francisco, CA The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
600 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-773-6198
Holiday brunches are known as a food lover's paradise, wowing hotel guests as well as locals. 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
Dining Room at XYZ, San Francisco, CA 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
Dining Room at Insalata 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...

Left Bank French
14/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, Larkspur, CA 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

 

À Côté California
15/20
Dining Room at À Côté, Oakland, CA 5478 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-655-6469
This hot-spot on Rockridge's culinary corridor just keeps drawing a crowd. More...

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...

Bay Wolf California
15/20
3853 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-655-6004
A restaurant that offers the seasonal cuisine of Italy and Spain, with bold flavors and careful presentation. More...

Bette's Oceanview Diner Diner
13/20
1807 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-644-3230
The "oceanview" is a misnomer, but Bette's is still a good spot for a slow morning of pancakes and satisfying omelets. More...

Blackhawk Grille Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Blackhawk Grille, Danville, CA Shops at Blackhawk
3540 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville, CA 94506
925-736-4295
An upscale shopping-center restaurant with a view. More...

Citron Contemporary
13/20
5484 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-653-5484
A neighborhood spot offering contemporary French-Mediterranean cooking. More...

Digs Bistro Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Digs Bistro, Berkeley, CA 1453 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-548-2322
Cozy, unassuming, softly lit bistro serves as a respite from Berkeley’s “gourmet ghetto” hubbub, with a small menu of contemporary dishes. More...

Eccolo Italian
14/20
1820 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-644-0444
Longtime Chez Panisse chef Christopher Lee is behind the well-crafted Northern Italian dishes at this casually sophisticated restaurant. More...

Faz Pleasanton Mediterranean
14/20
5121 Hopyard Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
925-460-0444
Wood-fired meats, roasted veggies and more. More...

Garibaldi's On College Mediterranean
13/20
5356 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-595-4000
Satisfying American cuisine. More...

Jordan's California
14/20
Dining Room at Jordan Claremont Resort & Spa
41 Tunnel Rd.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-843-3000
The seasonal cuisine may be enjoyed via tasting or vegetarian menus, or à la carte. More...

Liaison Bistro French
12/20
Dining Room at Liaison Bistro, Berkeley, CA 1849 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-849-2155
The French bistro fare is reason to line up along the curved bar and wait for a table. More...

Montclair Bistro California
12/20
6118 Medau Pl.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-482-8282
Old-school bistro eating in a quaint, Tudor-style home. More...

Somerset American
13/20
5912 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-428-1823
This reincarnation of Noe Valley restaurant Miss Millie's serves the same brunch favorites as the original plus lunch and dinner. More...

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto Seafood
10/20
1919 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-845-7771
An East Bay landmark rich in history, but we found the fish left us dry. More...

PENINSULA

 

California Café Stanford Barn California
12/20
Stanford Barn
700 Welsh Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-325-2233
Some of the area's most accessible California cuisine can be found at this casual restaurant. More...

The Duck Club Restaurant American
14/20
Dining Room at The Duck Club Restaurant, Menlo Park, CA Stanford Park Hotel
100 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-330-2790
The contemporary Continental menu at this pretty hotel dining room evinces just a hint of Pacific Rim influence. More...

Empire Grill & Tap Room California
13/20
651 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-321-3030
A popular place for outdoor dining, either under the ivy-covered trellises at lunch or under the stars on balmy nights. More...

Marché Contemporary
No Rating
Dining Room at Marché, Menlo Park, CA 898 Santa Cruz Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-324-9092
A Menlo Park classic with a fresh, innovative menu. More...

Moss Beach Distillery American
11/20
Dining Room at Moss Beach Distillery, Moss Beach, CA Beach Way & Ocean Blvd.
Moss Beach, CA 94038
650-728-5595
Enjoy the jaw-dropping views at this Moss Beach seafood house. More...

Navio California
15/20
Dining Room at Navio, Half Moon Bay, CA The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
One Miramontes Pt. Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-712-7040
The Ritz-Carlton's fine-dining restaurant showcases local produce and fresh seafood. More...

Quattro Restaurant & Bar Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Quattro Restaurant & Bar, East Palo Alto, CA Four Seasons Hotel
2050 University Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-470-2889
Quattro’s contemporary Italian fare presents sophisticated flavors with a fresh and rustic edge. More...

231 Ellsworth American
16/20
Dining Room at 231 Ellsworth, San Mateo, CA 231 S. Ellsworth Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-347-7231
A handsome restaurant with a menu and wine list that could succeed amongst the big boys in any city setting. More...

The Village Pub California
16/20
Dining Room at The Village Pub, Woodside, CA 2967 Woodside Rd.
Woodside, CA 94062
650-851-9888
Cuisine that’s both rustic and refined gives this restaurant a charmingly effortless sophistication. More...

Viognier California
15/20
Dining Room at Viognier, San Mateo, CA 222 E. Fourth Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-685-3727
California-style menu touched by classic French technique. More...

View the Top 10 Restaurants for Mother's Day Brunch in the U.S.

Back to Mother's Day Brunch

San Francisco/Bay Area Dining

Restaurant Awards
Restaurant Awards

Our annual restaurant issue features the Best Cheap Eats and our top 40 United States selections, including Gary Danko, Michael Mina and more!

Bar Tartine

Review of the Week

With its cozy atmosphere and homey design details, Bar Tartine has all the coveted elements of a neighborhood date restaurant. The menu of California cuisine incorporates molecular gastronomy and is surprisingly innovative. After your meal, make it a Dinner and a Movie night with one of our featured films.

Join the Gayot Community!

Discuss what's going on in the San Francisco dining scene in the Gayot Community Forum. Let us know which Bay Area restaurants offer the Best Takeout or where raw fish fans should go to find the Best Sushi. We look forward to hearing from you!