Mother’s Day brunch, dinner specials at Milwaukee-area restaurants in 2026

Honor your mother with a special brunch or dinner on Mother’s Day, May 10 this year, at these Milwaukee-area restaurants. Use this list to make your reservation and start planning your day to celebrate.

The Abbey Resort

A brunch buffet is served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 240 West restaurant. Food stations feature made-to-order omelets, waffles, carved prime rib and bourbon glazed ham, fresh seafood selections, specialties including chicken parmesan and grilled salmon, breakfasts sides, pastries and desserts. Cost: $79 for adults and $45 for children (ages 3-12). Reservations: (800) 709-1323. 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana-On-Geneva Lake

Alpine Valley Resort

The resort offers a brunch buffet with seatings at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Carving stations include pork loin, turkey, and sliced beef, with a buffet menu of French toast, bacon, hash browns, crepes, shrimp cocktail, house salad, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, pastries, and bottomless mimosas for mom. Cost: $48 for adults (ages 18 and up); $32 for seniors (65+) and kids (age 12-17); $20 for children (4-11); free for ages 3 and under. Reservations: (262) 684-2538. W2501 County Road D, Elkhorn

The Bartolotta Restaurants

The restaurant group will offer both brunch and dinner buffets, and three-course brunch and dinner menus at select locations. A children’s menu is available at all locations. Full menus and reservations are available for all locations at bartolottas.com.

Bacchus will serve a three-course brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrées include eggs Benedict, Iberian pork cutlet, berry French toast, filet medallions, wagyu steak and eggs, and sautéed salmon. Cost: $75 for adults, $25 for children (12 and under).

The Commodore will offer a brunch buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Morning starters include kringle, fresh fruit, a parfait bar, pastries, charcuterie, seafood and salads. Additional stations with made-to-order omelets, shrimp cocktail, carved prime beef strip loin, and bacon-wrapped chicken breast; a hot line with brioche French toast, scrambled eggs, smoked bacon, country sausage, fried chicken and waffles, mustard-glazed salmon, roasted red potatoes, and baked macaroni and cheese. Desserts include chocolates, truffles, macarons, tarts, and a mini doughnut bar. Cost: $90 per adult, $25 per child (4-12).

The Grain Exchange will offer a brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a complimentary mom-osa for all mothers. Food stations feature appetizers, seafood, made-to-order omelets, traditional breakfast sides, carved beef and pork loin, and entrees of chicken piccata, cedar plank salmon, cheesy orecchiette pasta, sautéed broccolini, kale salad, focaccia and breadsticks. The dessert station includes s’mores, cupcakes, cookies, bars, tarts, eclairs and cheesecake. The kids' station has pigs in blanket, scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles, chicken tenders and fresh fruit. Cost: $92 per adult, $26 per child (ages 4-12).

Harbor House will serve a three-course menu from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A breakfast menu is served until 2 p.m. and includes waffles, eggs Benedict with ham or seafood, asparagus and mushroom frittata, or lobster avocado toast. All-day entrées include South African lobster tails, Alaskan halibut, Atlantic salmon, New York strip, sea scallops, filet mignon, prime rib roast, or surf & turf combinations. Price based on choice of entree.

Joey Gerard’s offers a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The buffet menu includes appetizers, chef-made omelets and eggs, chef-carved roast, and hot entrees of bourbon-glazed chicken, barbecue ribs, herb-mustard salmon, breakfast sausage, bacon, breakfast potatoes and French toast sticks. The dessert station offers fresh fruit, brownies, cookies, macaroons, eclairs and cheesecakes. A children’s station features chicken tenders, french fries, and buttered noodles. Cost: Starting at $80 for adults and $25 for children.

Lake Park Bistro will serve a three-course menu from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entrées include quiche Lorraine with potatoes and salad, brioche French toast with berries, Scottish salmon with potatoes, spring lamb stew, a filled buckwheat crepe topped with sunny-side up eggs, a grilled hangar steak with bistro fries, eggs Benedict with Berkshire ham and potatoes, or breaded chicken breast with potatoes and salad. Cost: Starting at $65 per person.

Mr. B’s Steakhouse in Brookfield offers a three-course brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrées include steak and eggs, a ham and cheese omelet, chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, ribeye, salmon, ham and spinach quiche, brioche French toast, filet mignon, and veggies hash. Prices based on choice of entrée.

Mr. B’s Steakhouse in Mequon offers a three-course brunch menu served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The featured entrées include steak and eggs, smoked salmon frittata, Manhattan strip steak, country ham Benedict, quinoa power bowl, rainbow trout, dark chocolate babka French toast, filet mignon, and chicken and waffles. Prices based on choice of entree.

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will serve a three-course brunch from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entrées include wide-ribbon pasta with red-wine-braised duck ragu, baked Italian frittata, a seared filet of beef with scrambled eggs, spaghetti with sautéed shrimp, French toast with berries, pan-seared chicken breast, creamy risotto, eggs Benedict with roasted potatoes, and pan-roasted salmon. Cost: Starting at $65 for adults and $25 for children.

The Bavarian Bierhaus

A brunch buffet is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with music by Polka Steve, and a free beer or mimosa for all mothers. The menu features goulash, spätzle, smoked German breakfast sausage, chicken cordon bleu, pancakes, smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, an omelet station, mixed vegetables, a salad bar, and a sweets table. Cost: $35.95 for adults and $15.95 for children (under age 12). Reservations: thebavarianbierhaus.com. 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale

Benson’s Restaurant Group

Each of the five downtown restaurants have special menu items for Mother’s Day. The Edison at 322 N. Broadway is serving from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. offering classic brunch entrées such as quiche Lorraine ($14) and coffee cake ($8). The Bridgewater at 2011 S. 1st St. is serving from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with brunch favorites available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A brunch entree special is the French toast bake ($22) with sourdough, blueberry, walnut, Grand Marnier whipped cream cheese, and bacon. Smoke Shack at 332 N. Milwaukee St. is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with comfort-food classics and a Mother’s Day Plate ($20) of grilled chicken breast, with mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, and grilled carrots. Blue Bat Kitchen at 249 N. Water St. is serving from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with brunch and dinner specials. Menu items include a grilled peach burrata salad ($11) with herb vinaigrette, and a seared halibut dinner ($19) with fried potatoes and cilantro agave rice. Onesto at 221 N. Broadway features pasta on the menu from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. such as the al limone ($22), and dinner entrees such as grilled branzino ($35), and a Faroe Island salmon ($30). Reservations: bensonsrestaurantgroup.com/blog/mothers-day-milwaukee.

The Capital Grille

A two-course prix fixe brunch menu is offered beginning at 10 a.m. Main course selections include lobster frittata with butter-poached lobster tails, truffle hollandaise, asparagus and white cheddar hash brown; 8-ounce center cut filet mignon with soft fried egg, truffle hollandaise, asparagus and white cheddar hash brown; and pan-seared salmon, with citrus crab salad and red chili vinaigrette. The children’s brunch lists a choice of chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, miniature cheeseburgers, scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon, or French toast. Ice cream for dessert. Cost: $55 for adults and $17 for children. Reservations: thecapitalgrille.com. 310 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Fox & Hounds Restaurant

Serving an “all you care to eat” brunch from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Offerings include broccoli cheddar strata, scrambled eggs, and double-smoked bacon. Food stations feature carved prime rib, tenderloin tips, spiral baked ham, lemon pepper baked chicken, country style chipotle ribs, and cod with roasted red pepper cream sauce. Also select from a variety of vegetables, homemade salads, fresh fruits, breads and desserts to complement the meal. Cost: $36.99 for adults, $22.99 for children ages 7-11, $14.99 for children ages 4-6 and free for children age 3 and under. Reservations: (262) 628-1111. 1298 Friess Lake Road, Hubertus

Foxtown Station

A brunch buffet is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food stations feature made-to-order omelets, carved meats, fresh seafood, classic breakfast dishes, pastries and desserts. Cost: $65 for adults and $20 for children ages 4 and up. Reservations: (262) 292-5650. W. Mequon Road, Mequon

Grand Geneva Resort

The resort is offering brunch buffets with complimentary champagne and mimosas in the Geneva ChopHouse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Evergreen Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet stations include soups, chilled sides, curated meats and cheese, made-to-order omelets and waffles, traditional breakfast items, assorted desserts, seafood and carved meats. Holiday specialties include prosciutto-wrapped stuffed chicken breast, pan-seared salmon with dill pesto, braised short ribs, and garden vegetables pasta primavera. A kids' corner station includes chicken tenders, tater tots, macaroni and cheese, and pasta marinara. Cost: $75 for adults, $30 for children ages 6 to 12 and $12 for children ages 2 to 5. Reservations: grandgeneva.com/mothers-day-brunch. 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva

Il Cervo

A brunch buffet of Italian classics and signature dishes is served from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the rooftop restaurant. The menu includes a carving station with brick-oven-charred Scottish salmon, baked honey-glazed ham, crushed herb- and sea-salt-crusted ribeye, and Italian specialties such as dry-aged meatballs, rosemary brick chicken, and a variety of house-made pastas. Sample a spread of local and house-made cheeses and breads, salads and sides, breakfast classics such as eggs Benedict, French toast, and scrambled eggs. The kids’ buffet features mac and cheese, pancakes, chicken tenders, fries and pizza. Beverages include coffee and hot chocolate, and explore the dessert table with tarts, pies, tiramisu, cookies, and gelato. Adults $80; children $35 (ages 6 to 12). Reservations on OpenTable, or link to reservations at ilcervorestaurant.com 420 W. Juneau Ave.

Kohler Wisconsin

The resort offers a full weekend of activities on the property, 444 Highland Drive in Kohler, with brunch buffets on May 10 at multiple dining venues. View the full menus and make your reservations at kohlerwisconsin.com.

Great Lakes Ballroom at The American Club will host a champagne brunch buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food stations feature pasta salads, fruit, orzo or classic potato salads, grilled vegetables, chef-carved smoked ham or striploin, a seafood bar, smoked meats, and an egg station with eggs Benedict, scrambles and omelets. Desserts include a Cocoa Pebbles French toast, vanilla creme, and pastries. The kids have a food station menu of French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, and chicken tenders. Cost: $65 per adult and $25 per child (ages 5-12).

Blackwolf Run will serve brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The buffet stations include vegetable, chicken, three-grain, or couscous salads; shrimp cocktail, charcuterie and fresh fruit and vegetables; and made-to-order omelets, carved beef tenderloin and pork loin, and a children’s buffet. Entrées include red-wine-braised chicken, grilled citrus salmon, avocado toast, and smoked bacon and sausage links. Choose from a selection of decorated cutout cookies, gourmet mini desserts, and crème brûlée for dessert. Cost: $85 per adult and $35 per child (ages 5-12).

The Wisconsin Room will serve brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The buffet menu includes signature juices and house specialties such as watermelon or spinach salad, French toast bread pudding, Norwegian cod, and Wisconsin macaroni and cheese; and brunch classics of deviled eggs, breakfast potatoes or cheese hash, hummus and dips, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola, chilled seafood, and charcuterie. Chef-attended stations will prepare eggs, omelets and pancakes, and carve smoked turkey breast and prime rib. House-made cakes, cookies and specialty desserts finish the meal. Cost: $105 per adult and $35 per child (ages 5-12).

Lake Lawn Resort

1878 on the Lake offers a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet food stations include build-your-own salad, fruits, pasta, bakery, charcuterie, Greek yogurt, seafood, made-to-order omelets and chef-attended stuffed French toast, carved prime rib and pork loin. Featured entrées include roasted salmon, beef short rib ragu, roasted rosemary orange chicken, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon. The children’s buffet offers chicken tenders, tater tots, macaroni and cheese, and Belgian waffles. Cakes, pies, bars, and cookies complete the meal. Cost: $70 for adults, $30 for children ages 8 to 12 and $16 for children ages 4 to 7. Reservations at lakelawnresort.com/mothers-day-weekend. 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan.

Lupi & Iris

A three-course brunch menu is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a three-course dinner menu from 5 to 8 p.m. Brunch entrées include a choice of lamb chops, Mediterranean Sea bass, roasted flank steak, steak and fries, Atlantic swordfish, French chickpea cake with asparagus, pasta, Italian baked omelet, quiche Lorraine, crepes, polenta, French toast, Belgian-style waffles, or roasted chicken breast. Brunch starts at $65 for adults and $30 for children; dinner starts at $85 for adults and $35 for children. Reservations: lupiandiris.com/special-events. 777 N. Van Buren St.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

The Mother’s Day menu features family-style a la carte dining from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Start with salads and appetizers for the table followed by a choice of entrées such as chicken parmesan, lasagna, rigatoni, lobster carbonara, shrimp scampi, grilled salmon, and beef tenderloin medallions. Dessert options include New York-style cheesecake, tiramisu, and chocolate layered cake. Reservations: (414) 978-1000. 2500 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa

Matty’s Bar & Grille

Four buffet seatings are offered on Mother’s Day between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu features honey-glazed ham, prime rib, scrambled eggs, egg bakes, pulled pork eggs Benedict, pork sausage links, bacon, breakfast potatoes, potato salad, buttermilk pancakes, charcuterie and Italian pasta salad. Save room for sweet breads, pastries, and a chef’s board of bite-sized desserts, cheesecake and cookies. Cost: $39.99 for adults, $15.99 for children ages 5-12 and free for children age 4 and under. Reservations: (414) 427-3838. 14460 College Ave., New Berlin.

Milwaukee ChopHouse

The downtown steakhouse is open for a special prix fixe dinner menu from 5 to 10 p.m. Start with a choice of Caesar salad or New England clam chowder, or upgrade to jumbo shrimp cocktail or seared crab cake. Entrées include mero sea bass, Australian lamb chops, surf & turf, or an 18-ounce queen cut prime rib. The dessert course features key lime pie or a chocolate flourless torte. Cost: $89. Reservations: (414) 226-2467. 633 N. 5th St.

Old Town Serbian Gourmet Restaurant

A full menu of European specialties is available for dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Chef specials include a cognac lobster phyllo appetizer featuring lobster meat in a cream sauce seasoned with cognac, and a lemon raspberry schaum torte for dessert. Reservations: (414) 672-0206. 522 W. Lincoln Ave.

The Pfister Hotel

A brunch buffet is available in the Grand Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Explore a seafood display of oysters, lemongrass poached shrimp, smoked salmon, tuna poke and seafood pasta salad. Start with artisanal cheese, locally cured meats, assorted breads, fresh fruit, pasta or vegetable salads, deviled eggs, dips and hummus. Brunch entrées include spinach and egg frittata, baked halibut, and maple-glazed pork tenderloin. Action stations feature made-to-order omelets, French toast, pan-seared scallops, carved prime rib, and Virginia ham. Dessert displays of chocolate-dipped strawberries, berries and brie, and a buffet of cakes, tarts, cheesecake, crème brûlée, mousse, brownies, and macarons complete the menu. Cost: $119 for adults and $35 for children (ages 3 to 10). Reservations: thepfisterhotel.com/happenings. 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.

Potawatomi Casino Hotel

The entertainment complex at 1721 W. Canal St. offers two special dining opportunities on Mother’s Day.

Canal Street Café offers a brunch buffet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a complimentary mimosa for Mom. Featured menu items include prime rib, apricot-glazed ham, roasted salmon, pearl sugar waffles, breakfast potato skins, chicken tenders, and macaroni and cheese, with raspberry cream cheese brownies and pineapple coconut cake for dessert. Cost: $32 for adults and $15 for children (ages 12 and under). Reservations: (414) 847-8510.

Dream Dance Steakhouse will feature a Sunday Feast for Two ($120) served from 5 to 10 p.m. The dinner includes Caesar salads, a 32-ounce bone-in ribeye, twin 5-ounce lobster tails, whipped butter mashed potatoes, charred asparagus, a dessert and a chocolate takeaway. Plus, select from either a bottle of Cakebread chardonnay or Caymus California cabernet sauvignon. Reservations: (414) 847-7883.

SALA

The east side Sicilian restaurant will offer a special three-course menu. The meal starts with a red beet cured salmon salad, with roasted beets, arugula, red onion, sun-dried tomato fromage, capers, croutons, and lemon poppyseed vinaigrette. The main course choices are shrimp and scallop caramelle with asparagus, slow braised short ribs with spinach, or filet mignon with asparagus and roasted potatoes. The dessert course features crème brûlée or carrot cake. Call for hours and reservations: (414) 964-2611. 2613 E. Hampshire St.

Saz’s State House

Bring Mom to a brunch buffet built for a queen from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hot bar features French toast and berries, smoked bacon and sausage, scrambled eggs, cheesy potatoes, riblets in barbecue sauce, chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, mini waffles, and Saz’s mini mozzarella sticks. A cold bar includes cocktail shrimp, fresh fruit, smoked salmon, charcuterie, spring salads, deviled eggs, yogurt parfait shooters, and dill shrimp pasta. Cost: $39.95 for adults, $19.95 for children ages 2-11 and free for children under age 2. Reservations: (414) 453-2410. 5539 W. State St.

The Studio at Saint Kate

A three-course menu for Mother’s Day is served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Choose from a selection of brunch and dinner entrees such as braised short ribs, crispy skin salmon, pan-roasted chicken, steak and fries, vegetable rigatoni, fried chicken and waffles, and PB&J French toast. Cost: $79 for adults and $29 children (ages 5-11). Reservations: saintkatearts.com. 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.

Tre Rivali

The restaurant inside the Kimpton Jouneyman Hotel is offering a brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu highlights include Ottoman-spiced beef tri-tip, carved chicken shawarma, roasted salmon with lemon and herbs, and basmati rice with toasted almonds and pomegranate. Explore a table with hummus, spreads, cheeses, cured meats, vegetables and pita, along with fresh selections such as Little Gem Caesar, strawberry and greens salad, shrimp cocktail, and seasonal fruit with yogurt. Guests also will find brunch favorites such as soft scrambled eggs, shakshuka, applewood smoked bacon, chicken sausage, and an omelet and eggs-any-style station. Save room for baked French toast bread pudding with honey and nuts, Meyer lemon tart with mascarpone cream, and strawberries with ricotta cream, olive oil, mint and shortbread. Cost: $70 for adults and $25 for children (under age 12). Reservations: (414) 291-3971. 200 N. Broadway

Twisted Fisherman

A brunch buffet is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu features a seafood station with Prince Edward Island mussels, shrimp and tilapia; a carving station with roasted turkey and pork loin; a breakfast station with French toast bake, fruits, cheeses, pasta, vegetables, red potatoes, plant-based chorizo, smoked bacon, sausage, and spring mix salad with dressings. Additional brunch items include made-to-order omelets, cakes and pastries. Cost: $41.95 for adults and $16.95 for children (ages 12 and under). Reservations: (414) 273-8300. 1200 W. Canal St.