Mom might manage the calendar, but be sure May 11 is marked on yours to celebrate all the mother figures in your life. Make a reservation and show her you love her a brunch.
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Available 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 11, this three-course prix fixe menu ($110) includes temptations such as Maryland softshell crab tempura, American Wagyu tartare, Chilean sea bass and venison loin. For a sweet finish, treat Mom to a pretty dessert featuring cherry confit, hazelnut financier, Azelia feuilletine, and Azelia swirled cherry gelato. // 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church
Ambar
Dig into all-you-can-eat Balkan dishes at Ambar’s prix fixe brunch ($47.99) May 11, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Menu items include ham and cheese crepes, a catfish slider with pickled cucumber, and maple-prune French toast with mascarpone and pecan crumble. Add a mimosa, Bloody Mary or red sangria for 99 cents. // 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
Strawberries are taking over Mother’s Day weekend at Chef David Guas‘ Courthouse cafe. He’s cooking up a throwback to his own mom’s fav treat: brown butter strawberry shortcake ($9), made with macerated local berries and chantilly cream. Pair it with a strawberry matcha latte ($5.75) or strawberry mimosa ($10). // 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington (Court House)
The Commentary Social House
Enjoy brunch or lunch with a show at 10:30 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. on May 11. Jazz musician Marcus Johnson, who has released some 13 Billboard-charted albums, will provide a musical backdrop to a buffet spread that includes brioche French toast, veggie hash with feta, applewood smoked bacon, a salad station and a carving station. Alternately, try an a la carte “Momlet” (omelette) with mushrooms, onion, spinach, peppers, cheddar, and bacon or turkey sausage. // 801 N. Glebe Road, Arlington (Ballston)
Flore Cafe
This new spinoff from Sisters Thai will celebrate its first Mother’s Day with a prix fixe brunch. For $49, choose a starter such as seared scallop with cauliflower mousse and an entree of Thai-style shrimp scampi or chicken cream sauce and croissant. The price also includes a Lychee Mimosa, Joy Boy beer or zero-proof Flore Moonlit beverage. // 7735 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons
Founding Farmers
Prefer to brunch at home? Order the Mother’s Day at Home option by noon on May 6 for pickup May 10. Get a full brunch for four ($175-$195) with options such as Southern fried chicken and crab cakes, plus sides such as skillet cornbread, fresh fruit, a hash brown casserole and seven-cheese macaroni. Need a gift? The restaurant is also offering dark chocolate champagne hearts and white chocolate raspberry roses, available April 29-May 12 in store and online for pickup and delivery. // 1800 Tysons Blvd., Tysons
Neutral Ground Bar & Kitchen
Chef David Guas’ newest restaurant is mixing up a special cocktail—a Mother’s Day sangria blending white wine with rum, lemon and watermelon. Hibiscus syrup adds a pop of pink, and let’s just say the apple pieces count as a serving of fruit. Guests will also receive a complementary cookie and Mother’s Day card. // 6641 Old Dominion Drive, McLean
Mother’s Day at Thompson Restaurants
Get a jump-start on celebrating May 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with a Saturday Princess Brunch at Makers Union (1450 S. Eads St., Arlington) featuring crafts, activities and photo ops. On May 11, take $5 off a dine-in order at all Big Buns locations and pair your meal with a special Mother’s Day strawberry margarita. Matchbox has a special prix-fixe Mother’s Day dinner menu ($42 per person) featuring dishes such as calamari, crab cakes and a brownie.
Yume Sushi
This Japanese restaurant specializing in omakase experiences is offering a five-course Mother’s Day dinner menu for $100 per person. // 2121 N. Westmoreland St., ArlingtonÂ
801 Chophouse
The Sunday brunch—10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.—at this classy steakhouse includes three special Mother’s Day quaffs. The aptly-named “Mama Needs a Break” is made with Earl Grey tea-infused gin, lemon juice, honey lavender syrup and vegan fee foam. The refreshing “Namaste Right Here” blends pomegranate liqueur and prosecco. And the throwback “Strawberry Fields Forever” features vodka, lime juice, strawberry basil syrup and ginger beer. // 8484 Westpark Drive, Tysons