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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.


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SAN FRANCISCO CITY

 

Americano Italian
14/20
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 the 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...

Aurea California
12/20
The Stanford Court, A Renaissance Hotel
905 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-989-3500
The Stanford Court's expansive, welcoming restaurant and lounge on Nob Hill. More...

Bar Bambino Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Bar Bambino, San Francisco, CA 2931 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-701-8466
This polished Italian hideaway draws a stylish set with its aesthetic appeal and satisfying food and drink. 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...

Beretta Pizza
13/20
Dining Room at Beretta, San Francisco, CA 1199 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-695-1199
Sophisticated and open late, this Italian nightspot features pizza, seasonal small plates and first-rate cocktails. More...

Cafe de la Presse French
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe de la Presse, San Francisco, CA 352 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-398-2680
Hip downtown bistro serves authentic French classics to tourists, expats and locals. More...

Chaya Brasserie California
14/20
Dining Room at Chaya Brasserie, San Francisco, CA 132 Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-777-8688
Flavors melding French and Japanese cuisines in a sleek room that looks out at the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island. More...

Chouquet's Restaurant French
13/20
2500 Washington St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-359-0075
Sleek and modern restaurant features straightforward and contemporary French cuisine with an impressive wine list of lesser-known international vintages. 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 neoclassical American cooking and delivers the goods---think meatloaf and chicken potpie---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
This rustic-chic Italian eatery serves Ligurian cuisine including hand-made pastas and traditional focaccia. 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 Cafe French
13/20
Dining Room at Grand Cafe, 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...

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...

Lafitte Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at Lafitte, San Francisco, CA Pier 5, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-839-2134
Russell Jackson cooks modern American cuisine on the Embarcadero. More...

The Liberty Cafe American
13/20
410 Cortland Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-695-8777
This tiny restaurant in Bernal Heights offers comforting 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
Maverick shines with its interpretation of authentic American cuisine served up in a match-box size space. More...

Millennium Restaurant California
14/20
Dining Room at Millennium Restaurant, San Francisco, CA The Hotel California
580 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-345-3900
Vegetarian restaurant known for its gourmet menu highlighting organic ingredients. More...

One Market American
16/20
Dining Room at One Market, San Francisco, CA 1 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-777-5577
This upscale San Francisco cornerstone thrives with a cheerful energy and memorable American cuisine. More...

Oola Restaurant & Bar California
13/20
860 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-995-2061
Bustling restaurant and bar serving bistro-style American cuisine. More...

Park Chalet American
13/20
Golden Gate Park
1000 Great Hwy.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-386-8439
A garden restaurant and microbrewery near the ocean at the foot of Golden Gate Park. 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...

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...

Slow Club American
14/20
Dining Room at Slow Club, San Francisco, CA 2501 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-241-9390
Slow Club has maintained a devoted following, never wavering from delivering a well-done meal. More...

Straits Restaurant Singaporean
13/20
Dining Room at Straits Restaurant, San Francisco, CA Westfield San Francisco Centre
845 Market St., 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-348-8881
Slick environs in the Westfield Centre provide a seductive home for Chris Yeo’s lively Singaporean fare. More...

supperclub International
12/20
657 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-348-0900
An outlandish restaurant-performance experience where guests dine while lounging on beds. More...

The Terrace California
14/20
Dining Room at The Terrace, San Francisco, CA The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
600 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108

Only open to the public several times a year, The Terrace remains one of the top locations for a special occasion affair. More...

Top of the Mark California
13/20
Dining Room at Top of the Mark, San Francisco, CA InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
1 Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-616-6916
Enjoy the view of San Francisco from this dining room at the top of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. More...

Triptych American
12/20
1155 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-703-0557
Half-priced wines on Tuesday evenings and modern American cuisine every night at this colorful “warehouse café.” More...

Universal Cafe New American
14/20
2814 19th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-821-4608
A casual but classy destination for California spins on New American cuisine. More...

Urban Tavern American
13/20
Dining Room at Urban Tavern, San Francisco, CA Hilton San Francisco
333 O'Farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-923-4400
A modern spin on the traditional pub, offering dressed-up comfort food in a sophisticated setting. More...

Waterbar Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Waterbar, San Francisco, CA 399 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-284-9922
Gorgeous views, bold flavors and a whimsical interior have made Waterbar a seafood-lover's dream. More...

MARIN COUNTY

 

Brick & Bottle American
14/20
Dining Room at Brick & Bottle, Corte Madera, CA 55 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415-924-3366
Bustling and clubby, this large restaurant has become a hip destination for cocktails, pizzas, and California and American cuisine. More...

Buckeye Roadhouse American
13/20
Dining Room at Buckeye Roadhouse, Mill Valley, CA 15 Shoreline Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-331-2600
Creative twists on modern American comfort food attract crowds 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 with its large, bustling dining room and attractive outdoor dining patio. 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 elegant Left Bank delivers satisfying cuisine of the sort that a French grand-mère would cook. More...

The Tavern at Lark Creek American
13/20
Dining Room at The Tavern at Lark Creek, Larkspur, CA 234 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-924-7766
Rustic and clubby, this remake of the Lark Creek Inn is one of Marin’s hottest destinations for American comfort food. More...

EAST BAY

 

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...

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

Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, Oakland, CA 1520 Lakeside Dr.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-208-5253
A prize waterfront location, historic building and vibrant atmosphere give this friendly seafood restaurant, bar and grill multifaceted appeal. 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...

Pican Southern
14/20
Dining Room at Pican, Oakland, CA 2295 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
510-834-1000
Sparkling Southern-style cuisine in a glamorous Oakland setting. More...

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Contemporary
14/20
5050 Arroyo Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
925-456-2450
Casually elegant surroundings, notable food and a great wine list. More...

Skates on the Bay Seafood
12/20
100 Seawall Dr.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-549-1900
This Berkeley restaurant has a great view of the Bay. 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...

PENINSULA

 

California Cafe 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...

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...

Left Bank French
14/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, Menlo Park, CA 635 Santa Cruz Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-473-6543
You'll find favorite bistro dishes at this branch of Roland Passot's venue for grand-mère's cuisine. More...

Madera Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Madera, Menlo Park, CA Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-561-1540
California rustic meets pastoral luxury at this Menlo Park hot-spot that also boasts an attractive cocktail lounge. 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...

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...

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 techniques informs a dining experience that is at once homey and sophisticated. More...

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