{"id":254,"date":"2011-05-06T11:35:29","date_gmt":"2011-05-06T15:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=254"},"modified":"2011-07-09T23:29:44","modified_gmt":"2011-07-10T03:29:44","slug":"where-to-go-on-mother%e2%80%99s-day-in-santa-cruz-and-nearby-restaurants-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=254","title":{"rendered":"Where to go on Mother\u2019s Day in Santa Cruz and nearby: Restaurants part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_255\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/ristorante-italiano.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-255\" title=\"ristorante italiano\" src=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/ristorante-italiano-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/ristorante-italiano-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/ristorante-italiano.jpg 299w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deep-fried ravioli appetizer at Ristorante Italiano<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dining out on Mother\u2019s Day is a fun way to honor a great mom, and Santa Cruz has many restaurants offering special menus this Sunday. See <a href=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=251\">Part 1<\/a> for more restaurants in the Santa Cruz area, one in Half Moon Bay and one in Glen Ellen, and see below for the second and final group of restaurants I am highlighting. Happy Mother\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crowsnest-santacruz.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Crow\u2019s Nest<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Santa Cruz harbor restaurant with a great ocean view, always a bonus for special occasions, will be serving a special Mother\u2019s Day brunch on Sunday. Call (831) 476-4560 for reservations.\u00a02218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ristorante Italiano<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ristoranteitaliano.biz\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ristorante Italiano<\/a> is serving Mother\u2019s Day dinner beginning at 4pm on Sunday. The restaurant is offering a free tiramisu with dinner. Call (831) 458-2321 for reservations.<\/p>\n<p>555 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hindquarter Bar &amp; Grille<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehindquarter.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hindquarter<\/a> will be offering brunch on Sunday. From 10:30am-2:30pm, the restaurant will be serving its regular lunch menu plus a few Mother\u2019s Day specials. Hindquarter will be serving its regular dinner menu from 5:30pm plus it will have dinner and dessert specials for Mother\u2019s Day. Call (831) 426-7770 for reservations.303 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bittersweet Bistro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aptos restaurant <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bittersweetbistro.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bittersweet Bistro<\/a> is serving Mother\u2019s Day champagne brunch from 9am-2pm. The buffet includes Strawberry-Chipotle Glazed King Salmon, Greek Style Roasted Leg of Spring Lamb, Bourbon Glazed Corralitos Ham, Bittersweet Grand Marnier French Toast, Classic Eggs Benedict, Made to Order Omelets, Housemade Scones, Croissants &amp; Muffins, Beet Salad, and Tomato Mozzarella Salad \u2013 plus a dessert extravaganza including chocolate fountains. There will be a special kids\u2019 table with Grilled Cheese, PB &amp; J Sandwiches, Chicken Fingers and Cookies. The price is $52 Adults, $18 Children 6-12, and $5 Kids Five and Under. For the 9:00 a.m. seating only, receive a $10 discount per adult. Call (831) 662-9799 for reservations.<\/p>\n<p>787 Rio Del Mar Boulevard, Aptos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sushi Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you plan to go to Sushi Garden for Mother\u2019s Day lunch or dinner, be sure to pick up this week\u2019s Good Times. On page 26 there\u2019s a coupon for a free roll on Mother\u2019s Day, good on lunch orders of $20 or more and dinner orders of $40 or more. It\u2019s good at both locations.<\/p>\n<p>820 Bay Ave., Capitola, (831) 464-9192 and 1441 Main St, Watsonville, (831) 728-9192<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chaminade<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chaminade.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Chaminade<\/a> offers its annual Mother\u2019s Day Brunch Buffet from 9am-3pm; the price is $49.95 (adults), $17.95 (kids 6-12), and free for kids under 6. Call (831) 475-5600 for reservations.<\/p>\n<p>One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Point Chophouse &amp; Lounge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mother\u2019s Day brunch specials include candied walnut waffles ($9), Monterey Bay Eggs Benedict ($14), and $4 bloody marys and mimosas. Brunch is from 9am-3pm; call (831) 476-2733.<\/p>\n<p>3326 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whole Foods Santa Cruz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The supermarket\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/wholefoodsmarket.com\/stores\/santacruz\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Santa Cruz location<\/a> offers Mother\u2019s Day Brunch on Sunday from 10am-noon. Breakfast foods like cage-free eggs, fresh pastries and more will be available for $2 each. And Moms get free coffee from 8am-noon on Mother\u2019s Day! Call (831) 426-9901 for more information.<\/p>\n<p>911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hoffman\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hoffmansbakery.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hoffman\u2019s<\/a>, located in downtown Santa Cruz, is serving Mother\u2019s Day brunch and dinner. The restaurant is featuring its regular menus plus specials during both meals. Call (831) 420-0135 for reservations.<\/p>\n<p>1102 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n<p>On Twitter? 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