Many area restaurants are serving special Mother’s Day brunches and meals with their regular menu, in addition to chef specials. Following is a list compiled especially for Brentwood Lifestyle readers. Reservations recommended.
Maple Street Biscuit Company (Brentwood)
- 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Crispin' shrimp/grits, cinnamon chip waffle with house-made cinnamon bun filling, street doughnuts, signature sunrise mimosa, maple mocha latte.
- A la cart prices.
- 615.457.2581
The Puffy Muffin (Brentwood)
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Quiche plate, farmhouse breakfast, amaretto chicken, tea room sampler, steak'n'eggs, BLT plate, cheese grits, potato casserole, cranberry salad; gluten-sensitive bread substitutions available.
- 615.373.2741
Mere Bulles (Brentwood)
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Omelets/eggs to order, pancakes, waffles, sautéed fish, carved meats, vegetables, salads, crab bisque, crème brulee French toast, biscuits-n-gravy, hash-brown casserole, desserts, cobbler, fresh fruit.
- Adults $49.99; Children 5 to 12 years old $17.99.
- 615.467.1945
The Perch (Brentwood and Green Hills)
- 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with both indoor/outdoor seating.
- Crepes (breakfast or sweet), Belgian waffles, build-own-omelet, triple espresso, Mexican bottle cola, specialty coffees including Smashville.
- 615.661.9008 and 615.712.8787
Bella Notte at City Cafe (Brentwood's oldest independent restaurant)
- Later meals: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings with live music on May 6-7.
- Calamari, shrimp cocktail, sausage/peppers, tomato basil soup, caprese salad, tiramisu, gelato, sorbet, cannoli, limoncello tart.
- Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m.; Meals: 5-8 p.m.
- 615.373.5555
Tupelo Honey (Franklin)
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Fried-green tomatoes, fried chicken, catfish, pimento and pickle burger, Old Skool' breakfast bowl, pancakes, benedicts, banana pudding, pecan pie.
- Menu item prices.
- 615.224.2600
J. Alexander’s Restaurant (Franklin and Nashville)
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Nashville location open to 10 p.m.)
- Fire-grilled artichokes, Raffaele's Old World Lasagna, grilled salmon, steaks, prime rib, Asian Ahi tuna salad, house-made desserts.
- Menu item prices; online ordering option.
- 615.771.7779 and 615.352.0981
Yolan At The Joseph Nashville
- 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Roman-inspired brunch featuring table side Aperol Spritz, decadent sweets.
- A la carte prices.
- 615.231.0405
Earnest Bar & Hideaway (Nashville)
- 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Savory brunch favorites with a twist, Poutine Benedict, Korean fried chicken sandwich, cocktails.
- A la carte prices.
- 615.915.1715
STK Nashville
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Modern, elevated brunch experience with lobster and eggs benedict, cinnamon French toast, Bloody Mary, cheesecake.
- A la carte prices.
- 615.619.3500
Aretha Frankenstein's (road trip to Chattanooga)
- Thick pancakes, stuffed breakfast burrito, house-made apple butter on fluffy biscuits, fascinating décor for unique dining experience.
- Sells their own pancake and waffle mix.
- 423.265.7685
Ugly Mug Coffee (road trip to Lenoir City)
- Breakfast sandwiches/wraps, Instagrammable lattes, coffees roasted on-site, buttermoon pound cake, giant muffins, sweet-and-ugly rolls.
- 865.816.6355
Bonus: Revered private-member group, The Nashville City Club, has a Mother’s Day Brunch available to the public; 615.244.3693.