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However you celebrate Mother's Day, we at Mommy Poppins hope you relax and enjoy this special day.

Enjoy a lovely buffet and the picturesque grounds at Callaway Gardens. Photo by the author

Mother's Day Brunch at Atlanta Restaurants, 2024

1. Bistro Niko - Buckhead

Enjoy jazz music when you take Mom to Bistro Niko 11:30am-2:30pm. The Parisian-inspired restaurant features champagne cocktails, waffles, French toast, mussels, hangar steak, and more. Select items are half off for kids under age 12. 

2. Brassica - Buckhead

Located in the Waldorf Astoria, Brassica is hosting Mother's Day brunch on May 11 & 12, from 11am-3pm. The three-course prix-fixe menu is $95 per person and includes a choice of beef tenderloin, lobster and crab cake, salmon, and more, as well as appetizer and dessert. Reservations required.

3. Cabernet Steakhouse – Alpharetta

Head to Cabernet Steakhouse, 10am-3pm, for the Mother’s Day brunch buffet, priced at $69 for adults and $21.95 for kids ages 6-12. Afterward, head up to Halcyon for shopping and walking along the Big Creek Greenway.

4. Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain 

Spend the day (or the night!) at beautiful Callaway Gardens! The Piedmont Dining Room at the Lodge & Spa hosts a Mother's Day brunch on May 12, noon-3pm. Reservations required and cost $65 per adult, $28 per kid (ages 6-12), and free for 5 and under. Families can stroll the gardens and visit the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center.

5. The Farmhouse at Serenbe - Chattahoochee Hills

Book a reservation at The Farmhouse at Serenbe for a delightful meal. Priced at $85 per person, the four-course Mother's Day menu, prepared from locally sourced, organic ingredients, runs noon-5pm. Walk the trails, go shopping, or stay the night at the Inn at Serenbe.

6. The General Muir - Emory Point and Sandy Springs

This upscale eatery is inspired by the classic New York Jewish deli, featuring mile-high pastrami sandwiches, hand-rolled bagels, and other favorites. At the Sandy Springs location, let kids burn off extra energy at City Springs with its large green space area, fountains, and swinging park benches.

7. La Tavola Trattoria - Virginia-Highland

Book the Mother's Day brunch 11am-3pm at award-winning La Tavola Trattoria. Enjoy Italian specialties such as wild mushroom frittata and tagliatelle bolognese. Spend the rest of the day exploring the historic (and walkable) Virginia-Highland neighborhood. 

8. Local Three Kitchen and Bar - Atlanta

Visit Local Three for the Mother's Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 12 from 10am-2pm. To access the various buffet stations, guests enter the 6,000-square-foot kitchen and watch chefs preparing brunch specialties. 

9. Longleaf at Atlanta Botanical Garden - Midtown

Give mom the best of two worlds - Mother's Day brunch AND a day at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Reserve a table at Longleaf for an a la carte brunch from 11am-3pm. Spend the rest of the day exploring the new Alice's Wonderland Returns exhibit in the 30-acre garden with a canopy walk and children's play area. Garden admission is required to enter the restaurant.

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10. The Mill Kitchen and Bar - Roswell 

This mainstay in historic Roswell offers a Mother's Day brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 9:30am-2:45pm. Prices are $55 for adults and $17 for kids ages 6-12. Moms will appreciate The Mill's mimosa trios and the signature Bloody Mary. 

11. Milton's Cocktails and Cuisine - Milton

Enjoy farm-fresh ingredients grown on-site while dining inside a 155-year-old historic farmhouse at Milton's. This Mother's Day, this Atlanta restaurant serves a three-course, prix-fixe menu from 10am to 8pm at $65 for adults and $32.50 for kids. 

12. Old Vinings Inn - Vinings

Located in a historic building that once served as a general store, Old Vinings Inn boasts mouth-watering Southern food. The Mother's Day brunch runs 11am to 2pm and features classics such as fried green tomatoes, omelets, and buttermilk fried chicken.

13. The Optimist - West Midtown

If Mom loves seafood, treat her to The Optimist. While not normally open for lunch, this West Midtown spot will take reservations beginning at noon for Mother's Day. Specialties will include oysters and she-crab soup.

14. Park 75 at Four Seasons Atlanta - Midtown

Treat mom to an epic Mother's Day brunch at Park 75, located inside the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. From 11am to 3pm, enjoy an extravagant buffet priced at $159 per person. The brunch includes bottomless mimosas for adults. 

15. Park Tavern - Midtown 

Park Tavern serves a Mother's Day brunch buffet from 11am to 4pm, including omelet station, Belgian waffles, and a dessert spread. Adults are $59.95; kids 7-12 are $32.95; children 4-6 are $20; and kids three and under are free. For $10 more, adults drink all-you-can-sip champagne and mimosas. Use code MommyPoppins to receive $10 off your meal.   

16. Parker's On Ponce - Decatur

Celebrate Mom with brunch at this family-owned steakhouse. Held from 10am-2:30pm, the Mother's Day brunch buffet costs $60 for adults and $25 for kids ages 6-12. Located in downtown Decatur, you'll find local boutiques and galleries to visit afterwards.

17. Ray's on the River - Sandy Springs

This classic American restaurant, known for its prime beef and fresh seafood, has an outdoor dining pavilion with tranquil views of the Chattahoochee River. Ray's features a special Mother's Day buffet from 11am-9pm. Reservations required. 

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18. The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta - Downtown

Enjoy an elegant Mother's Day brunch at The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta from 11am-4pm. Located in the Grand Ballroom, this brunch costs $140 for adults, $65 for children ages 3-12, and includes a complimentary flower and gift for mom.

19. Secreto Southern Kitchen & Bar – Brookhaven

At Secreto, Mom can enjoy a drink and the a la carte brunch from 11am-3pm. Popular items include the shrimp and grits, quiche, and omelets. Save room for the flourless chocolate tart!

20. Seed Kitchen & Bar – Marietta

Head over to this East Cobb restaurant between 11am-3pm for a prix-fixe Mother's Day brunch from Chef Doug Turbush. Adults are $59 and kids under age 12 are $29. You can also eat dinner 5-9pm at $69 per adult (a la carte pricing for kids).

21. The Select - Sandy Springs 

This Sandy Springs restaurant presents a special brunch menu on Mother's Day and goes above and beyond with service and hospitality. Brunch is served 10am-2pm on Sunday, May 12 at $50 for adults and $25 for kids ages 5-12. If you'd rather celebrate Mom at dinner, enjoy the two-course Mother's Day dinner 5-10pm at $75 for adults and $35 for children. 

22. The Southern Gentleman - Buckhead 

For Mother's Day, The Southern Gentleman serves a four-course meal with options such as short ribs, shrimp and grits, chocolate layer cake, and more. The special menu runs 11am-2pm and costs $75 for adults. A kids' menu will be priced per item.  

23. Two Urban Licks - Old Fourth Ward

Enjoy a Mother's Day not to be forgotten at Two Urban Licks! On Sunday, May 12, the intown restaurant offers Mother's Day brunch 11am-3pm and dinner 3-9pm. Located on the Atlanta BeltLine, plan for a stroll after the meal.

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24. Zoo Atlanta - Grant Park

Zoo Atlanta members pay $75 and non-members pay $85 for a delicious Mother's Day brunch...and the cost of brunch includes zoo admission and a photo keepsake! Reserve timeslots online: 9:30-11:30am or 1-3pm.