Mother’s Day Brunches in Marin

Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12. Brunch is always a popular outing in honor of mom, and here are some of our favorite family-friendly spots for a Mother's Day brunch in Marin and the Bay Area.

All information is correct at time of publishing, but please check with the restaurant to confirm. You should also make your reservations soon, as Mother's Day brunches fill up pretty quickly.

• Comforts
  San Anselmo
  8 am–3 pm
  This popular San Anselmo eatery offers an indoor or outdoor brunch that's perfect for Mother's Day. Reservations are not accepted. They also offer takeout treats like a breakfast pastry basket, spring vegetable frittata, assorted quiches, and even gift bags filled with sparkling wine and artisan chocolates. For more info, visit their website.
• Sam’s Anchor Café
  Tiburon
  9:30 am–2 pm
  Sam's 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 dock! Their general brunch is from 9:30 am–2 pm. Location: 27 Main Street, Downtown Tiburon. For reservations, call (415) 435-4527, or for more info, go to their website.
• Roche Winery & Vineyard
  Sonoma
  10 am–1 pm
  Join us on Mother's Day for our Annual Mother's Day Brunch in the Vineyard. There are two seatings: 10 am & 12 pm. Reserve your spot here.
• The Club at McInnis Park
  San Rafael
  10 am–2 pm
  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 round, hit some balls at the driving range, or enjoy some mini golf. The menu includes a carving station with paella pan, baked ham, and salmon, eggs benedict, waffles, roasted potatoes, bacon, salads, and desserts. Make reservations by calling (415) 491-5990. Location: 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
• Safari West
  Santa Rosa
  2 seatings: 10 am & 2 pm
  Bring mom to brunch on the Sonoma Serengeti at Safari West in Santa Rosa. Enjoy a glorious champagne brunch featuring delectable selections for this special day. Reserve your spot here.
• Finnegan's Marin
  Novato
  10 am–3 pm
  Finnegan's Marin offers its regular Sunday brunch fare, include eggs benedict and florentine, special scrambles, and more. Kids meals include a short stack, breakfast sandwich, fish and chips, burgers and more. Location: 877 Grant Avenue, Novato. For more info, call (415) 899-1516 or visit their website.
• Insalata's
  San Anselmo
  10 am–2:30 pm
  Insalata's celebrates Mother's Day with a brunch buffet extravaganza featuring eggs benedict on house made chive biscuit, spring salmon salad, wild mushroom and spinach quiche, waffles and more. Location: 120 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Anselmo. For more info, call (415) 457-7700 or visit their website.
• Left Bank Brasserie
  Larkspur
  10 am–3 pm
  Nothing says “je t'aime” like a truly great meal, oui? Treat the special mama in your life to a fun and French dining experience at Left Bank this Mother’s Day! The Left Bank will be serving a prix fixe 4-course brunch. Location: 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur. For more info, call (415) 927-3331 or visit their website.
• Cavallo Point, Callippe Ballroom
  Sausalito
  10 am–2:30 pm
  From fresh seafood and seasonal salads to a wide array of brunch entrées and, of course, a multitude of delectable pastries and desserts, our culinary team is pulling out all the stops in honor of mothers everywhere. With two seatings, at 10:00am and 12:30pm in the historic Callippe Ballroom or outdoors in our tent, make her special day one to remember at Cavallo Point. Location: 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito. Reserve your spot here.
• Peacock Gap Golf Club
  San Rafael
  11 am–2 pm
  Range Cafe at Peacock Gap Golf Club offers a Mothers Day brunch buffet at the club house from 11 am to 2 pm. Fare includes salads, a seafood bar, carving station, omelette station, desserts, and more. Location: 333 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael. Reservations: (415) 453-4940 ext. 7. For more info, visit their website.
• Rancho Nicasio
  Nicasio
  10 am–3 pm
  Rancho Nicasio offers a Mother's Day brunch menu from 10 am to 3 pm. Location: 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. For more info and reservations call (415) 662-2219. For more info, visit their website.
• Viansa Winery
  Sonoma
  10 am–1 pm
  Celebrate mom with a special brunch (including a welcome mimosa!) and live music by Lara Louise at Viansa on Mother’s Day. Catered by Italian Chef Elena Fabbri, you don’t want to miss this decadent spread. Purchase tickets here.
• Sonoma Mission Inn
  Sonoma
  10:30 am–2:30 pm
  The Sonoma Mission Inn's Santé restaurant offers a special Mother's Day brunch with a prix-fixe menu, crepe station, and dessert buffet. Plus, guest can create a bouquet of local Sonoma blooms to take home from the flower cart. More info and reservations
• Playa
  Mill Valley
  11 am–2:30 pm
  Mill Valley indoor-outdoor, farm-to-table, Mexican-inspired restaurant Playa offers a menu of brunch favorites on Sundays, including a kids' menu. Location: 41 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. For more info, call (415) 384-8871 or visit their website.
• Mother's Day Tea at The Westin St. Francis
  Union Square, San Francisco
  12–2 pm
  Treat mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day with a flower-filled afternoon tea on May 14. From noon to 2 p.m., enjoy an elegant tea experience accompanied by live music and springtime flowers. Guests will have the opportunity to make their own fresh bouquet with guidance from the team at Diosa Blooms. Children will receive a handcrafted floral crown. A selection of fine artisan teas will be complemented by tea sandwiches, freshly baked pastries, seasonal berries with Devonshire-blend cream, and assorted petit fours. $115 per person, includes two glasses of champagne. $75 for children ages 16 and under. For reservations, click here.