​Mother's Day Food and Drink Specials

Mother's Day content sponsored by Red Door Spa

Mother's Day content sponsored by Red Door Spa

She's the chauffeur, the executive chef, the personal assistant, and the go-to advice giver all wrapped in one. On May 10, tell mom to hang up her hats and head to any one of these restaurants for a relaxing day off. Whether you're looking for a fancy prix-fixe menu, an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, or boozy bar specials, local restaurants offer plenty of options.

PRIX-FIXE PARTY:

Cunningham's: Head to this trendy Towson spot and treat mom to its special three-course prix-fixe brunch menu offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shrimp cocktail, roasted carrot salad, crab cakes, cauliflower steak, blueberry lemon trifle, and triple chocolate mousse cake are among the dishes. 1 Olympic Place, Towson, $29, 410-339-7730.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., mom can pair fixed-menu entrees like prime rib, blue crab omelets, and porcini-crusted filet mignon with a bacon and bleu cheese Bloody Mary or a Sonoma sparkler at this harbor side spot. 720 Aliceanna St., $18.95-$39.95, 410-332-1666.

The Capital Grille: Spend the day taking in the sights and sounds of the Inner Harbor, and stop by this swanky steakhouse while you're at it. Lobster frittatas, 8-oz. filet mignon, and pan-seared salmon with citrus crab salad are all highlights of the prix-fixe brunch menu. 500 E. Pratt St., $49, 443-703-4064.

Le Garage: Hampden's go-to spot for French cuisine will be hosting its first ever Mother's Day brunch this year, highlighting a two-course prix-fixe menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A complimentary donut will kick-start the special meal, followed by appetizers like French onion soup, fried green tomatoes, and Brussels sprouts with bacon and Dijon cream. For the main course, moms can enjoy offerings like smoked rockfish hash, brioche French toast, and a fried chicken and biscuits dish. Le Garage will also be featuring a three-course prix-fixe menu for Mother's Day dinner. 911 W. 36 St., 410-243-6300.

The Milton Inn: The bucolic vibe of this Sparks restaurant makes it the perfect spot for mom to retreat from her daily grind. Brunch options include baked half grapefruit, chilled watermelon gazpacho, crabmeat omelets, challah French toast, and roasted chicken breast with hummus, tzatziki, and broccoli raab. 14833 York Road, Sparks, $42, 410-771-4366.

Roy's: Complimentary brioche sticky buns will kick off the special Mother's Day brunch at this Hawaiian-fusion spot in Harbor East. The two-course prix-fixe brunch offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. also highlights ramen, crispy miso and shrimp dim sum, macadamia nut pancakes, and crispy Szechuan bacon and eggs. 720 Aliceanna St., $35.95, 410-659-0099.

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH BUFFETS:

Baroak Cookhouse and Taproom: If you'll be spending the day with mom in Annapolis, head to this American and Belgian-inspired spot that just opened a few weeks ago. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy an all-inclusive brunch complete with a carving station, a salad bar, braised lamb, native corn succotash, grilled vegetable frittatas, and even a create-your-own Belgian waffle station. 126 W. St., Annapolis, $15-$35, 410-263-7777.

B&O American Brasserie: Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys will accompany the special offerings at this restaurant in the Hotel Monaco. B&O will be featuring an early bird breakfast buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—with dishes like bananas foster French toast and veggie frittatas—and brunch dishes like fennel apple salad, smoked salmon, and fried chicken will be added from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2 N. Charles St., $10-$45, 443-692-6172.

Gertrude's: The Baltimore Museum of Art's Eastern Shore-inspired restaurant is bringing back its afternoon tea specials just in time for Mother's Day weekend. From May 7-9, moms can enjoy an all-inclusive menu with a selection of hot teas paired with savory bites—like smoked salmon gruyere and crab beignets—and sweet treats—like apricot scones and coconut macaroons. 10 Art Museum Drive, $30, 410-889-3399.

The Harp: Everything from eggs benedict to shrimp scampi will be available for guests to enjoy at this all-you-can-eat brunch buffet held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A carving station will be the highlight of the meal, and an optional deal on all-you-can-drink Bloody Marys and mimosas will also be available. 8706 Belair Road, Nottingham, $9.99-$26.99, 410-529-4277.

The French Kitchen: This restaurant inside The Lord Baltimore Hotel will be hosting a prix-fixe brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., highlighting three buffet stations and a plated entrée for each guest. Enjoy dishes like Nutella-stuffed French toast, lobster bisque, French-style eggs benedict, and an ice cream cart for dessert. 20 W. Baltimore St., $26-$49, 410-539-8400.

BOOZY BAR SPECIALS:

Bond Street Social: Treat mom to bottomless mimosas for $10 and a $15 make-your-own Bloody Mary bar with 100 ingredients at this Fells Point hangout. Plenty of brunch bites—like flatbread with gruyere and crumbled bacon and citrus French toast—will be available to accompany the drink specials from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 901 S. Bond St., 443-449-6234.

The Rowhouse Grille: This Federal Hill restaurant is celebrating the holiday with a special all-you-can-drink deal for the moms. From 10 a.m. to 3p.m., mom can enjoy endless sangria, Bloody Marys, and mimosas for $14. 1400 Light St., 443-438-7289.

Café Troia: Sip $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys while indulging in eats like customized omelets and eggs benedict at this Italian spot in uptown Towson. All-you-can-drink mimosas will also be available for brunch for $12. 31 Alleghany Ave., Towson, 410-337-0133.

Ryan's Daughter: All moms that stop in to this Belvedere Square pub for brunch will be given a free mimosa in honor of the special day. Ryan's Daughter will be hosting a brunch buffet—with signature shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, and fish and chips—that includes $2 mimosas and $3 Bloody Marys. 600 E. Belvedere Ave., 410-464-1000.