Treat mom to brunch at one of these Indianapolis-area restaurants this Mother's Day
For countless women, motherhood demands decades of sacrifice, on-the-fly problem solving and no shortage of headaches. Fortunately, life has a way of reminding moms why it's all worth it — a big brunch, for example.
Whomever you're celebrating this Mother's Day, you likely can't go wrong with a nice meal. Here are the restaurants around Indianapolis serving crêpes, mimosas and everything in between this Mother's Day, May 12.
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Restaurants with Mother's Day specials
Big Lug Canteen and The Roost Nora
1435 E. 86th St, (317) 672-3503, biglugcanteen.com, theroostindiana.com
Sahm's Hospitality Group's sister restaurants in Nora will ditch their usual menus for a Mother's Day buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quiche, eggs Benedict and waffles join fried chicken and meatloaf on an expansive menu. Adults eat for $30, kids ages 6-12 for $15 and ages 3-5 for $6. Place your reservation by calling (317) 672-3503 or emailing gracie.geschke@sahms.com.
Bottleworks Hotel
850 Massachusetts Ave., (317) 556-1234, bottleworkshotel.com
Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys kick off a Mother's Day brunch featuring a choice of salad, an assortment of fruit, a seafood tower, a prime rib carving station, omelet station, chicken and waffles, a smattering of high-end sides and a dessert table. Two-hour reservations can be made between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and cost $125 per person. You can purchase tickets online.
The Garrison at Fort Harrison State Park
6002 N. Post Road, (317) 638-6000, in.gov/dnr/
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Garrison will have breakfast options (including frittatas, quiche Lorraine, omelet station and waffle station), lunch (fried chicken, mashed potatoes), a carving station with three different meats and a dessert bar. Adults dine for $50 and children 3-10 for $18. Soft drinks, coffee and tea are included. Reservations must be made by phone.
The Nesst of Noblesville
917 Conner St., Noblesville, (317) 214-7137, thenesstofnoblesville.com
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Nesst will roll out a brunch buffet with breakfast staples like scrambled eggs, bacon and biscuits and gravy. For those who prefer to skip straight to lunch, the buffet also includes prime rib, chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, baked cod, mashed potatoes and chicken wings, plus an assortment of desserts. Bloody Marys, mimosas and ice cream floats are available for an additional $5. Adults eat for $44.95, kids for $15.95. Call (317) 214-7137 to place your reservation.
Pier 48 Fish House and Oyster Bar
130 S. Pennsylvania St., (317) 401-8898, pier48fresh.com
Pier 48 will offer a special menu featuring lobster bisque ($8 for a cup, $10 for a bowl), crab-crusted salmon with mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, bell peppers and Dijon mustard ($32), chicken cacciatore with fettucine in a red wine marinara sauce ($24) and a French chocolate custard ($10). Wine, cocktails and champagne are also available. Reservations can be made by phone or online.
Rosie's Place
1111 W. Main St. Unit 100, Carmel, 68 N. 9th St., Noblesville, 10 S. Main St., Zionsville, rosiesplace.net
In addition to its typical egg-forward, generously portioned meals, Rosie's will offer a small special menu for Mother's Day including spring eggs Benedict, carrot cake pancakes, an omelet with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, gourmet strawberry Pop-Tarts and strawberry basil mimosas. Specials are available all weekend while supplies last.
Santorini Greek Kitchen Catering
950 S. White River Parkway, (317) 917-1117, santorini-greek-kitchen.com
For the moms seeking a Mediterranean flair, Santorini will serve its "world famous" Greek buffet from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Highlights on the extensive menu include Greek salad, spanakopita, chicken souvlaki and a Greek custard cake called galaktoboureko. Adults 21 and over eat for $50, ages 65 and over for $30, ages 13-20 for $35 and children 6-12 for $20. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase separately. Small and large carry-out boxes will be available after 8:30 p.m. for $10 and $20, respectively. Call (317) 917-1117 to place your reservation.
Brunch restaurants open on Mother's Day
Café Patachou
Several Indianapolis-area locations,cafepatachou.com
A decades-old Indianapolis staple, Café Patachou brings a modern, slightly ritzy flair to your traditional greasy spoon fare. With seven locations in Marion, Boone and Hamilton County, you and your mother likely aren't very far from a plate of thick-cut cinnamon toast or ricotta scrambled eggs.
Conner's Kitchen and Bar
350 W. Maryland St., (317) 405-6100, connersindy.com
You'll find a mix of familiar staples and creative twists at this downtown eatery, where crispy bacon and avocado toast join loaded breakfast nachos and lemon buttermilk pancakes. Brunch is served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
English Ivy’s
944 N. Alabama St., (317) 822-5070, englishivys.com
The St. Joseph neighborhood bar and eatery will offer its usual Sunday brunch menu on Mother's Day, including build-your-own omelets ($12), chicken and waffles ($12) and other breakfast staples alongside several different drinks.
Foundry Provisions
236 E. 16th St., (317) 543-7357, foundryprovisions.com
This Herron-Morton neighborhood coffee shop does made-to-order grilled sandwiches using local products and has a grab-and-go case for those on the run.
Its standout breakfast sandwich, a toasted herbed scrambled egg, cheddar and provolone on brioche, is available all day. Also, there's ice cream.
Gallery Pastry restaurants
The menu varies slightly between Gallery's three locations, together offering high-end options for lunch, dinner and, of course, brunch. The original Gallery Pastry Shop (4573 N. College Ave.) and Gallery Pastry Bar (110 S. Pennsylvania St.) in the Wholesale District offer salads and fine dining entrées alongside upscale breakfast classics. Gallery on 16th (319 E. 16th St.) in Old Northside majors in brunch, serving everything from steak and eggs to oversized soufflé-inspired lemon pancakes.
Garden Table
342 Massachusetts Ave., 908 E. Westfield Blvd. and 350 Monon Blvd. Suite 16, Carmel, thegardentable.com
Each of Garden Table's three locations serves brunch, blending flavors from the Mediterranean, Central America, American South and more. Whether the family matriarch opts for chilaquiles or the bahn mi, she will have plenty of craft coffee and cocktail options to wash it down.
Le Peep
Several Indianapolis-area locations,lepeepindy.com
The Aspen, Colorado-based chain is as classic as it comes with Americana breakfast fare like steak and eggs, chicken and waffles and biscuits and gravy. Nonetheless, you'll find a few curveballs like salmon scrambled eggs.
Leviathan Bakehouse
1101 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, (317) 493-1879, leviathanbakehouse.com
Artisan breads, layered pastries and sweets reign supreme at Leviathan, but you'll also find quiche, biscuits and chorizo gravy and a small but luxuriant selection of sandwiches. Brunch is served all day at this spot just north of the Bottleworks District.
Lincoln Square Pancake House
Several Indianapolis-area locations, eatlincolnsquare.com
Those who favor a more dressed-down outing will fit right in at Lincoln Square, where it doesn't get much fancier than eggs Benedict. Pancakes are the headliner, but you'll also find just about every form of egg, fried biscuits and many melty sandwiches.
Love Handle
877 Massachusetts Ave., (317) 384-1102, facebook.com/lovehandleindy
There are neither reservations nor a set menu at this Mass Ave staple, so you're best off walking in with an open mind and an empty stomach. Between pork belly sandwiches, biscuits and chestnut mushroom gravy and caviar waffles, you'll likely find something worth taking a chance on.
Milktooth
534 Virginia Ave., 317-986-5131, milktoothindy.com
Adventurous eaters are welcome at this Fletcher Place brunch spot, which boasts dishes like sweet potato latkes, carrot cake waffles and oysters. The drink selection is robust, whether you're in for a single glass of sparkling wine or a beermosa — which is exactly what it sounds like — pitcher for the table.
The Oakmont
323 N. Delaware St., 317-746-6097, theoakmontindy.com
Fried deviled eggs, carne asada omelets, breakfast nachos and roasted poblano biscuits comprise a glimpse of The Oakmont's expansive, experimental brunch menu. The extravagance continues to the cocktail menu, flush with spicy margaritas, basil-infused vodka and a pineapple rum drink boosted with Pedialyte and vitamin C, aptly dubbed The Rehab.
Wild Eggs
314 N. Delaware St., 317-744-8283,wildeggs.com
Upscale twists on classic staples adorn the menu at this Louisville, Kentucky-based chain. Bruschetta-topped and balsamic-glazed avocado toast joins shrimp étouffée and grits, a chicken cordon bleu skillet and a bourbon latte to wash it down.
Yolk
111 Monument Circle, 317-983-3222 and 220 E. South St., 317-632-9655, eatyolk.com
This Chicago-based breakfast and brunch spot is, predictably, very egg-forward. Five-egg omelets and multiple eggs Benedict dishes join pancakes, French toast and other sweet treats.
Contact dining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@indystar.com. You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin.
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