Brunch is a popular option for celebrating Mother’s Day. Here are a few unique options that are family friendly:
- Peacock Gap County Club in San Rafael will being having their 37th Annual Mother's Day Champagne Brunch Buffet on Sunday from 10 am to 2:30 pm. We go there for Easter brunch and it's very child friendly. They will be having omelets, a waffle station, a chef's carving station, and a large dessert and pastry selection. Adults are $29.95, seniors $27.95 and children (under 12) are $18.95. Early reservations suggested at (415) 453-3111. Peacock Gap Golf and Spa is located at 333 Biscayne Drive.
- The Club at McInnis Park hosts a Mother's Day brunch buffet from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy brunch right on the golf course and then play a game or some mini golf. The menu includes eggs benedict, eggs Florentine, huevos rancheros, waffles, French toast, omelette station, carving station, salads, and desserts. The cost is $29.95; children under 10, $13.95. Outdoor dining available. They are located at 350 Smith Ranch Road; (415) 491-5959.
- The elegant Lark Creek Inn in Larkspur will be having a Mother's Day brunch from 10 am to 2 pm. The picturesque Lark Creek Inn’s menu offers new and old American classics. They have a 3-course meal and a kids menu. For reservations, call (415) 924-7766 or go to their web site.
- Deer Park Villa in Fairfax has a Mother's Day brunch buffet from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The buffet includes eggs benedict, honey-baked ham, salmon, chicken and mushroom crepes, salads, fruit, pastries, and desserts. The cost is $24.75 for adults, $13.75 for children between 6 to 12, and $7.75 for toddlers ages 3 to 5. Call (415) 456-8084 for reservations.
- Sam’s Anchor Café on the water in scenic downtown Tiburon was voted the best outdoor restaurant by the San Francisco Chronicle. You can sit inside or out and watch the boats pass by on the bay. You can even sail your own boat there and tie up at their boat dock! Their Mother’s Day brunch is from 9:30 am- 2 pm. Some of their brunch specialties include eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, buttermilk waffles, and their famous ramos gin fizz. For reservations, call (415) 435-4527, or for more info, go to their web site.
- Mountain Home Inn is having a Mother's Day Sunday brunch from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be a three-course that includes champagne mimosas, smoked salmon and asparagus plate, quiche Lorraine, seared scallops on vanilla skewers, blueberry clafoutis. Rustic and casual setting. Outdoor deck offers Marin's highest, most dramatic views. The cost is $45 for adults, $20 for children. It's located at 810 Panoramic Highway and the phone numer is (415) 381-9000.
- Rancho Nicasio on the Nicasio Town Square is having a Mother's Day brunch buffet from 10 am to 3 pm. Some of the dishes include baked seven cheese tortellini, roasted meats, salmon, and cream cheese and mini bagels. Adults $25.95, seniors over 65 $20.95; children under 10 $12.95. For more info, call (415) 662-2219.
- If you’re looking for a place that offers a bit of Southern charm then The General’s Daughter restaurant in Sonoma would be your best bet. In a beautifully renovated 1870 Victorian home just three blocks west of the Sonoma Square, The General’s Daughter is a local favorite. Their Mother’s Day special is a 3-course lunch for $49 per person from noon-4 pm. For reservations, please call (707) 938-4004 or you can make them directly online.
- West Point Inn on Mt. Tamalpais will be hosting a Mother's Day pancake breakfast from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday. Guests must hike or bike to the inn; parking is available at Bootjack, Pan Toll, Rock Springs and the East Peak parking lots. This is a really nice hike if you haven’t done it before. It’s not appropriate for babies or infants, unless they’re in a baby backpack. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit www.westpointinn.com or call 388-9955.
- Call of the Sea, a non-profit organization that introduces people to sailing, hosts a Mother’s Day Brunch Sail that departs from the Bay Model Pier in Sausalito on Sunday, from 10 am to 1 pm. Celebrate Mother's Day with the family by taking a sail around the bay while enjoying brunch and beverages on the 82-foot staysail schooner Seaward. The cost: Adults: $50, Children (12 and under) $25, Children (3 and under) are free. For more info about the cruise, go to www.callofthesea.org.
Picnic Spots:
- If you’re in the mood to skip the fine dining experience and make your brunch a picnic, the Marin French Cheese Company, AKA the Cheese Factory, is a wonderful spot for families, and for a special occasion like Mother’s Day. Located on Pt. Reyes-Petaluma Road, near Novato Boulevard, the Cheese Factory is a great spot where the kids can endlessly run wild on their expansive lawn. Bring your own picnic, or buy food at their cheese store and deli, which stocks sandwiches, ice cream, cheese (of course), soft drinks, and an extensive selection of wine. Read more about the Cheese Factory in our article here.
- Kehoe Beach is a great place for a spring picnic and to celebrate the ones you love. The beach itself it flat and wide, with some nice sheltered areas to get you out of the wind. Kids can run around the vast expansive stretch of sand and look for driftwood, kelp, and shells. This is also one of the few beaches out at Point Reyes that allow on-leash dogs, so feel free to bring Rover or Spot along as well, although please keep in mind that the part of the beach south of the trail is off-limits to your canine pal. Here's a cool virtual panorama of Kehoe Beach from the bluffs above, to give you a better idea of the whole experience (Quicktime plugin required). Read more about Kehoe Beach in our article here.
- If you feel like heading up to the Wine Country, the Sonoma Plaza is a wonderful picnic spot. There are plenty of picnic tables, as well as children's playgrounds and a pond where you can feed the ducks. You can pack your own picnic brunch or pick something up from one of the merchants around the Plaza, like the Sonoma Cheese Factory and the Basque Boulangerie. There are plenty of things to keep everyone occupied, including great shopping and numerous historic attractions, like the Mission San Francisco Solano and the old Mexican barracks.
