By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Apr 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Fluffy omelets. Extravagant Benedicts. Pillowy pastries. What’s not to love about a delicious brunch? Whether you're looking for a special pre-fixe menu or an upscale buffet, we've got a list of options for Mother’s Day brunch that goes beyond what's usually found on the menu.

We've even got a few options that go beyond brunch  – including options for special multi-coursed Mother's Day dinners and even a cooking class!  Check them out!

Need even more ideas? Check out our Brunch Guide for more amazing local spots to celebrate with Mom.

ARIA
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 270-4422
saintkatearts.com

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Celebrate Mother's Day with a festive Bubbles & Brunch at ARIA, available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. View the menu and make your reservations online.

Avli
1818 N. Hubbard St., (414) 395-1300
avli.us 

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Avli will be offering a special lunch brunch buffet on Mother's Day. Cost is $48 for adults and $24 for kids. View the menu and make your reservations online.

The Bartolotta Restaurants
bartolottas.com

The Bartolotta Restaurants will offer something different at each of their restaurant locations. View menus for each venue and make reservations online.

  • Bacchus: Three-course brunch
  • The Commodore: Brunch and dinner buffets
  • Harbor House: All day three course menu with brunch options
  • Joey Gerard's: Brunch buffet
  • Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro: Three course menu with brunch options until 2 p.m.
  • Mr. B's (Brookfield and Mequon): Three-course brunch
  • Ristorante Bartolotta: Three-course menu with brunch options
  • The Grain Exchange: Brunch buffet

Crafty Cow
2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 808-0481
153 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc, (262) 354-807
6519 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 897-7453
craftycowwi.com

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All Crafty Cow locations will be open for Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with numerous special dishes for the occasion. Offerings include Cinnamon Roll Funnel Cake Fries; the "Mother" of all Hangovers (two Oklahoma smash patties, cheddar, jalapenos, fried egg, chipotle aioli); and Mother's Morning Bowl (waffled hash browns, smoked cheddar, Nashville Fried chicken, over easy eggs and chicken gravy). 

Lupi & Iris
777 N. Van Buren St.,  (414) 293-9090
lupiandiris.com 

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Lupi & Iris will be offering a three-course menu for brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or a three-course dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Brunch starts at $65 per person and dinner at $85 per person. Children's tickets start at $30 per child, plus tax & service charge. View additional details and make your reservations online.

Mason Street Grill
425 E. Mason St., (414) 298-3131
masonstreetgrill.com

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Mason Street Grill recently debuted its new brunch menu, which will be on offer for Mother's Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offerings include pastries and parfaits, waffles, egg dishes and more. View the menu and make your reservations online

Motor Bar & Restaurant
401 W. Canal St., (414) 287-2778
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Celebrate with mom on the second floor of MOTOR Bar & Restaurant overlooking the Menomonee River. Rumble will host a special brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring a carving station, seafood station, made-to-order omelets, dessert station, kid's station, as well as fresh pastries and more. Moms can enjoy free admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum (on Mother's Day only). Cost is $45.95 for adults and $25.95 for children. Make your reservations online.

The Pfister Hotel
424 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 273-8222
thepfisterhotel.com

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Experience a grand brunch buffet in The Pfister's Grand Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Offerings include salads, seafood, brunch entrees, a carving station and dessert. Pricing is $99 for adults and $35 for children age 3-11 (kids two and under are free). Reservations can be made online.

Saffron Modern Indian Dining
223 N. Water St., (414) 539-4980
saffronmke.com

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Saffron is offering two special three-course prix fixe meals on Mother's Day. Brunch is available for $50 per person and is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner service is also available for $65 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Reservations can be made online.

Sala Modern Sicilian
2613 E. Hampshire St., (414) 964-2611
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Sala will be open for Mother's Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. offering a very special menu featuring dishes like burrata with roasted vegetables; Gamberi Penne with shrimp artichokes and pesto; Seared Scallops with saffron Asiago risotto; Braised Beef Ravioli en brodo; Rack of lamb with chimichurri and smashed potatoes; Halibut with lemon beurre blanc and saffron Asiago risotto; and desserts including Ricotta & Pistachio Cake and Chocolate Hazelnut Temptation Cake. Reservations can be made online.

Semolina Pasta & Pantry
2474 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 249-4472
semolinamke.com

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This Mother’s Day weekend, Bay View’s Semolina Pasta & Pantry will introduce its very first “Sunday Supper with Zia P”, a monthly series of intimate, immersive cooking experiences by owner Petra Orlowski. Each Sunday Supper will include a hands-on cooking class and a four-course family-style meal with wine pairings. It’s the perfect gift for a mom who loves food, cooking and time with her children.

Designed for a party of eight, the Sunday suppers will begin with welcome snacks and a glass of bubbly, followed by an evening of shared cooking, storytelling and connection. Guided by Petra, the group prepares a four-course meal inspired by a different Italian region each month, then gathers around the table to enjoy it together. Tickets are limited, but can be purchased at semolinamke.com/events

Tre Rivali
200 N. Broadway, (414) 291-3971
trerivalirestaurant.com
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Treat mom at Tre Rivali, which will be offering a special Mother's Day Brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Specials include a carving station featuring New York Strip with rosemary-garlic jus and horseradish cream or whole roasted branzino with artichokes, olives and saffron beurre blanc.  There will also be brunch classics including features like lemon ricotta pancakes with berry compote; creme fraiche scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $85 per person for adults and $35 for children under 12 years of age. View the full menu online and make reservations for your table online.

Uncle Wolfie's Downtown
600 N. Broadway, (414) 935-2076
broadwaywolf.com

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Make reservations for a very special family-style prix-fix menu at Uncle Wolfie's Downtown from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Offerings include a fruit bowl with lemongrass syrup; buttermilk biscuits with jam and whipped butter; ube lemon curd French toast sticks; bacon and breakfast sausage; scrambled eggs with chives AND a mimosa for mom!  Supplemental courses are also available for an upcharge (salmon lox plate $30, poach apricot and almond Greek yogurt parfaits $12; pandan doughnut holes, $12; and 16-ounce New York Strip steak and frites, $45). Cost is $50 per person for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under. Reservations can be made online for up to 8 guests.  

Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
234 E. Vine St., (414) 763-3021
unclewolfies.com
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Uncle Wolfie's will be open to walk-ins on Mother's Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations will be taken.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor

As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.

Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.