{"id":1936,"date":"2015-05-06T01:19:45","date_gmt":"2015-05-06T05:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1936"},"modified":"2015-05-06T01:19:45","modified_gmt":"2015-05-06T05:19:45","slug":"bay-area-restaurants-for-mothers-day-santa-cruz-los-gatos-san-jose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1936","title":{"rendered":"Bay Area restaurants for Mother\u2019s Day: Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, San Jose"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A dish from earlier this year at Hollins House, as posted on their Facebook page February 24, 2015<\/p><\/div>\n

Dining out on Mother’s Day is a popular plan, so if you haven\u2019t made reservations yet, better hurry: here are a few restaurant highlights for Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, and San Jose.<\/p>\n

Also see:
\nMother\u2019s Day menus for Monterey, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove<\/a><\/p>\n

Santa Cruz Area
\nHollins House<\/strong>
\nHollins House at Pasatiempo has a brunch buffet from 10 am to 2:30 pm; the price is $75 for adults (includes champagne or mimosa) and $25 for kids 6-12 and under, inclusive of tax and gratuity. The menu will include made-to-order omelets featuring Glaum Ranch eggs and egg whites; duck fat hash browns; Applewood smoked bacon and Corralitos sausage; a carving station with items such as spice-rubbed NY Strip Steak with horseradish cream, veal demiglace, and cilantro pesto; seared Morro Bay swordfish with herb crust and lemon-ginger emulsion; asparagus with lemon and pancetta; and several gourmet salads (including red quinoa\/padron\/feta and roasted gold & red beets with goat cheese mousse). Other highlights include chocolate dipped strawberries, cupcakes and bourbon bread pudding.
\nCall (831) 459-9177 or visit opentable.com for reservations.
\n20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

Chaminade<\/strong>
\nThe Chaminade offers its annual Mother\u2019s Day brunch buffet at Linwood\u2019s Bar & Grill from 9am-3pm; the price is $55.95 (adults), $18.95 (kids 6-12), and free for kids under 6. Mother\u2019s Day is the restaurant\u2019s busiest day of the year; it always sells out. Selections include bourbon glazed honey ham with Jack Daniels glaze; prime rib; a seafood bar with whole poached salmon, Dungeness crab legs, and smoked salmon; omelets made to order; and Belgian waffles with apple compote and fresh berries. Additional highlights: miniature sundried tomato\/olive quiches, cheese ravioli (with porcini cr\u00e8me, fried leek, sauteed mushrooms), chocolate fondue, and a sundae bar. The kids\u2019 buffet features chicken strips and fries, mini pancakes, and mac and cheese. Call (831) 475-5600 or visit chaminade.com or opentable.com for reservations.
\nOne Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

Sanderlings<\/strong>
\nSanderlings at Seascape Resort has a brunch buffet from 10 am to 2:30 pm; the price is $47.95 for adults and $21.95 for kids 12 and under. I dined there last year with my family and it was quite good, plus we sat outside and had a beautiful view. This year\u2019s selections include a prime rib carving station; a fresh seafood bar; a salad assortment (last year\u2019s included roasted beet-feta-arugula, spinach with avocado-walnuts, and Indian-spiced chickpea with cucumber and red onion); fresh fruit; and baked breads. Other highlights include desserts and a special kids\u2019 menu. Call (831) 662-7120 or visit opentable.com for reservations.
\nOne Seascape Resort Drive (at Seascape Beach Resort), Aptos<\/p>\n

Los Gatos
\nCampo di Bocce<\/strong>
\nCampo di Bocce will offer a brunch buffet from 10 am to 2 pm; due to the popularity of the restaurant\u2019s brunches, table reservations are limited to one hour. Food selections will include made-to-order omelets, a meat carving station, waffles and biscuits, sausage and bacon, fruit, pasta, salads, and homemade pastries. Campo di Bocce will also be serving $10 bottomless mimosas. There are two prices: one for brunch only, and one for brunch and an hour of bocce. Adults are $34.95 without bocce and $42.95 with bocce; kids 5-15 are $14.95 without bocce and $25.95 with bocce. Kids under 5 eat free. Visit campodibocce.com for details. Call (408) 395-7650 for reservations.
\n565 University Ave., Los Gatos<\/p>\n

Dio Deka<\/strong>
\nThe popular Mediterranean\/Greek restaurant will offer a special a la carte brunch menu. Selections will include Eggs Benedict (traditional, or with smoked salmon or crab cakes), Strapatsada (eggs with tomato, feta, and Greek oregano), Paithakia (mesquite-grilled lamb chops), sirloin burger, and cinnamon \u201cGreek\u201d toast. Visit diodeka.com for details. Call (408) 354-7700 or visit opentable.com for reservations.
\n210 E. Main St., Los Gatos<\/p>\n

Hult\u2019s Restaurant<\/strong>
\nHult\u2019s is serving a prix fixe brunch for $39. Customers can select from two to three selections for each course. Three first course options include Swedish pancakes and Caprese salad; three main courses include North 38 Farm\u2019s duck confit hash and Eggs Benedict. The two dessert choices are rum raisin bread pudding and fruit with sorbet. Visit hultsrestaurant.com for details. Call (408) 354-3434 or visit opentable.com for reservations.
\n165 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos<\/p>\n

San Jose
\nFairmont San Jose<\/strong>
\nThe Fairmont is serving a special Mother\u2019s Day Buffet in its Fountain Restaurant from 11 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m. The cost is $62 per adult and $31 per child 5-12. Kids under 5 are free. The buffet will include entrees such as Petaluma chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto and topped with mushrooms and saltimbocca sauce, and grilled Pacific salmon with strawberry-red onion salsa. Other highlights include starters such as sushi and a grilled baby octopus\/cannellini bean\/pancetta dish, an omelet station with organic eggs, a carving station, and Caesar salad with a 2-year-aged Parmesan wheel. See fairmont.com\/san-jose for full menu or call (408) 998-3960 for reservations. There is also a more expensive brunch buffet at the hotel\u2019s Imperial Ballroom.
\n170 South Market St, San Jose<\/p>\n

Il Fornaio<\/strong>
\nIl Fornaio, located at The Saint Claire Hotel, is serving a Mother\u2019s Day brunch buffet with complimentary champagne. The cost is $50 for adults and $20 for kids 5-12. Kids under 5 are free. Call (408) 271-3366 for reservations.
\n302 South Market St, San Jose
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