{"id":2754,"date":"2018-05-03T23:34:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T03:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2754"},"modified":"2018-05-04T01:16:35","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T05:16:35","slug":"mothers-day-restaurant-highlights-for-santa-cruz-monterey-shadowbrook-chaminade-portola-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2754","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day restaurant highlights for Santa Cruz & Monterey: Shadowbrook, Chaminade, Portola & more"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shadowbrook is open during the day on Mother’s Day. Photo courtesy of Shadowbrook.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Dining out on Mother’s Day is extremely popular, so if you haven\u2019t made reservations yet, better hurry: here are a few restaurant highlights for Santa Cruz County and Monterey. I\u2019ll publish more in the next few days.<\/p>\n

Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shadowbrook<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s very rare for Shadowbrook<\/a><\/strong> to be open during the day, but it\u2019s happening on Mother\u2019s Day. The restaurant is serving a dinner menu all day (11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.) in its main dining room. Mother\u2019s Day specials are slow-roasted leg of spring lamb (porcini mushroom-crusted with organic baby carrots, wild rice \u2018pilaf\u2019 and Cabernet jus, $28.95) and sweet-glazed ham (lightly smoked with Gouda potato gratin, grilled asparagus, apple-mustard and ham hock jus, $24.95). Many other dishes will be available like New England clam chowder; signature salad which includes baby spinach, candied pecans, and bacon-wrapped prawns; and house specialty Angus prime rib. See full menu here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Many of the large party tables (7 people and up) have been booked, but as of press time there were a couple cancellations for the private room, at 11:15 and 5:15\u2014this holds 12-16 people. For smaller parties (tables of four, for example) they are booked from 11 a.m. to 2:30, but there are reservation openings after that scattered throughout the afternoon and evening. Call 831-475-1511 for reservations. In addition, the Rock Room Bar & Lounge is open beginning at 10:30 a.m. for bar service and 11 for food, and might stay open as late as 10 p.m., but there are no reservations accepted for that area. It\u2019s first-come, first-served. The regular dinner menu will be available at the rooftop heated bar\/lounge deck. The regular Rock Room menu will be available in the lounge and on the deck. Because of Shadowbrook\u2019s popularity\u2014especially on Mother\u2019s Day\u2014many people choose to buy restaurant gift cards for Mother\u2019s Day and give these as gifts, to be used at a later date.<\/p>\n

1750 Wharf Rd., Capitola<\/p>\n

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Chaminade<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chaminade<\/a><\/strong> offers its annual Mother\u2019s Day buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Cost is $66.95 for adults, $18.95 for kids 6-12 and free for kids under 6. Selections include Belgian waffles; an omelet bar; mini quiches; gourmet salads; a seafood bar with teriyaki salmon, Dungeness crab legs and more; roast prime rib with au jus; bourbon glazed honey ham; and ravioli with porcini cream, fried leeks and wild mushrooms. Kids\u2019 dishes are chicken strips and fries; mac & cheese; and mini pancakes. See full menu<\/a>. Call (831) 475-5600 or visit\u00a0 opentable.com for reservations.<\/p>\n

One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

Sanderlings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sanderlings<\/a><\/strong> at Seascape Resort has a brunch buffet from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm; the price is $56.95 for adults and $21.95 for kids. This year\u2019s selections include a prime rib carving station; a seafood bar; a salad assortment (includes roasted beet with radicchio, apple, pickled apple; and Cobb; fresh fruit; and freshly baked croissants and muffins. Other highlights include potato cakes; smoked bacon and chicken apple sausage; and a kids\u2019 menu with chicken tenders, hot dogs and more. Call (831) 662-7120 or visit opentable.com for reservations.<\/p>\n

One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hollins House <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hollins House<\/strong><\/a> at Pasatiempo has a brunch buffet from 10 am to 2 pm; the price is $75 for adults (includes a glass of champagne). The menu will include made-to-order omelets featuring choices such as smoked salmon and green garlic chives; Yukon gold potato hash; Applewood smoked bacon and breakfast sausage; a carving station with items such as Pitt ham with honey mustard and Hollandaise; artichoke quiche; and a few salads (including Caesar, and build-your-own-Cobb). Other highlights include a croissant and bagel station, cupcakes and bread pudding with salty whiskey caramel. See full menu here<\/a>. Call (831) 216-5358 or visit opentable.com for reservations.<\/p>\n

20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

Monterey <\/strong><\/p>\n

Portola Hotel & Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portola Hotel & Spa<\/strong><\/a> is hosting Mother\u2019s Day brunch at its De Anza Ballroom. There will be live piano music, and each mother receives a complimentary Mimosa. The buffet is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 831-649-7874 for reservations. Cost is $54.95 for adults, $41.95 for seniors 65 and up, and $24.95 for kids. The menu includes ham-gruyere frittata, sweet & savory crepes, California cheeses & cured meats with crusty bread & crackers, wild King\u00a0salmon, and prime rib.\u00a0 The kids\u2019 menu includes macaroni & cheese and grilled chicken fingers with Ranch. See full menu. <\/a><\/p>\n

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey<\/p>\n

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