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Posted: April 22, 2010
Mother's Day dining options Compiled by Dora Robles Hernandez
Many metro Detroit restaurants are planning special meals for Mother's Day -- Sunday, May 9. So, if you want to treat Mom to a nice meal that neither she -- nor you -- has to make, call ahead. Many restaurants require reservations. Aspen Restaurant and Bar: Breakfast menu available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Buffet items include carved prime rib, honey glazed ham, shrimp tempura, chicken piccata and more, 11 a. m.-6 p.m. 20333 Hall, Macomb Twp. 586-2268838. $19.99, $9.99 children 6-10, 5 and younger and 90 and older free. Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint: Brunch menu has salt crusted country club sirloin, smoked salmon and more; 11 a.m.-3 p. m. 3600 Centerpoint, Pontiac. 248-253-9800. $29.95, $14.95 for ages 5-12, 4 and younger free. Best Western Sterling Inn: Buffet has scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, homemade pastries, fresh fruits, carving stations with smoked ham, turkey and roast beef, salad, smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, side dishes and hot entrees including champagne chicken and country buttermilk fried chicken. Macaroni and c heese and chicken strips for kids, 10 a.m.-4 p.
m. 34911 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights. 586-9791400. $24.95, $9.95 for ages 4-10, 3 and younger free. Reservations required. Big Rock Chophouse: The brunch will have a cold station with salads and pastries, breakfast station, carving and entrée station, and dessert station with pies, cakes and brownies, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 245 S. Eton, Birmingham. 248-647-7774. $35, $15.95 children 5-12, 4 and younger free. Reservations required. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: Embracing Our Mothers Brunch. Sponsored by the museum's Women's Committee, 1-4 p.m. 315 E. Warren, Detroit. 313-494-5800. $45, $25 age 12 and younger. Detroit Zoo: Buffet-style breakfast held in the zoo's Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, 8 a.m. 8450 W . Ten Mile, Royal Oak. 248-541-5717. $30, $25 children. Diamond Center: Menu has made to order omelette and waffle station, garlic roasted sirloin, chipotle honey tangerine chicken, portobello mushroom ravioli with truffle sauce, dessert buffet and many sugar-free treats, 10 a. m.-2 p.m. 46100 Grand River, Novi. 248-3485600. $27, $25 seniors, $12 children 4-12, 3 and younger free. Cash bar after 12 p.m. Reservations required. [Page 2 of 4]
Doubletree Guest Suites Ft. Shelby: Menu has
carved roast prime rib, oven roasted turkey breast, peel and eat shrimp and more, 11 a.m.-3 p .m. 525 W. Lafayette, Detroit. 313-963-5600. $27.95, $25.95 over 65, $15.95 ages 4-11, under 4 free. Doubletree Hotel Dearborn: Brunch has an elaborate display of fine foods, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 5801 Southfield Expressway, Dearborn. 313336-3340. $25, $9.95 ages 6-12, 5 and younger free. Reservations required. Downriver Italian-American Hall: Brunch and dessert table with coffee, noon-5 p.m. 646 Biddle, Wyandotte. 734-285-4044. $18, $16 for seniors, $9 for children 4-10. Edsel and Eleanor Ford House: Elegant brunch and tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1100 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe Shores. 313-884-4222. $33, $18 children; $25, $13 children without tour. Call for available seating times. Fieldstone Golf Club of Auburn Hills: Buffet features roast beef, chicken piccata, pork tenderloin and more. Seatings at 10:30 a.m., 12: 30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 1984 Taylor, Auburn Hills. 248-370-9354. $18.95, $9.95 children 515, 4 and younger free. Giulio and Sons Italian Restaurant-Hyatt Regency Dearborn: Menu has market stand Salad bar, smoked salmon, crab claws, peel and eat shrimp, meats, cheeses, omelette and pasta station, carved to order ham and steamship round of beef, eggs Benedict, side dishes, pastries and desserts. Noon-4 p.m. 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn. 313-982-6830. $39, $19.95 children 4-12, 3 and younger free. Reservations recommended. Grosse Pointe War Memorial: Buffet dining in the ballroom overlooking Lake St. Clair, 11:30 a. m.-1 p.m. 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms. 313-881-7511. $24, $12 ages 8 and younger. Henry Ford Estate -- Fair Lane: Meal and more, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. seatings. 4901
Evergreen, Dearborn. 313-593-5590. $32, $12 ages 5-12. Ages 4 and younger eat free. Henry Ford Museum: Brunch at Lovett Hall. 10: 30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., D earborn. 313-982-6220. $56, $28 ages 3-12, 2 and younger free. $48 and $24 for members. [Page 3 of 4]
Herc's Prime Beef and Seafood: Menu has roast turkey, bone-in ham, potato or vegetable, soup or salad bar, homemade rolls, apple pie, pumpkin pie or cheesecake. Regular menu also available, noon-9 p.m. 36685 Plymouth, Livonia. 734425-1830. $12.95, $7.95 children 3-12, 2 and younger free. Juliano's Restaurant: Buffet has prime rib, lemon chicken, ham, roast pork and other house favorites, noon-6 p.m. 27380 Van Dyke, Warren. 586-754-8383. $15.95, half price for ages 10 and younger, $4.95 for kids menu dinner. Longacre House: Buffet special has omelet station, carving station and dessert tables, 1 p.m. 24705 Farmington, Farmington Hills. 248-4778404. $30, $20 children 4-12, 3 and younger free. $20 for golf. Tee times 7-7:32 a.m. Registration required.
The Lord Fox: Special and regular dinner menu available, noon-7 p.m. 5400 Plymouth, Ann Arbor. 734-662-1647. MotorCity Casino: Buffet has scrambled eggs with crème fraiche and chives Atlantic salmon, cheddar-thyme biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon and sausage, Caesar and mixed green salads, Belgium waffles, crispy leg of duck confit, omelet station, a la carte menu, pastries and desserts. display is also offered, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. 313-237-7711. $35, $16 for children. Reservations required. The Ritz-Carlton: Made-to-order omelets, juice bar and a complimentary glass of champagne, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 300 Town Center, Dearborn. 313-441-2000. $65, $30 for children. Roger's Roost: Buffet has breakfast items, smoked salmon with capers and red onions, breast of chicken Marsala, ricotta stuffed shells, carved roasts and pastry selection, 11 a.m.-3 p. m. After 4 p.m., dinner menu offered, 33626 Schoenherr, Sterling Heights. 586-979-7550. $19.99, $5.99 children 5-10, 4 and younger free. Roostertail: Brunch has choice of salad, pasta salad, peel-and-eat shrimp, cornmeal-dusted Louisiana catfish, roast Virginia pit ham, carved baron of beef, chicken piccata and sweet table. Seatings at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. 100 Marquette, Detroit. 313-822-1234. $49.95, $22.95 children. Advance tickets required. [Page 4 of 4]
Sajo's: Prime rib and bone-in ham carving station and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 36470 M oravian, Clinton Twp. 586-792-7256. $24.99, $12.99 kids 10 and younger. Complimentary Mimosas. Reservations required. Sheraton Hotel: Feast prepared by Chef Goodwin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 21111 Haggerty Road, Novi. 248-349-4000. $25, $20 seniors (65 and older), 12 and younger free complimentary.
Reservations required. Sullivan's Black Forest Brew Haus and Grill: Menu has mixed fresh greens, fruit display, salads, cold poached salmon with dill and caper mayo, carved roast beef and ham, baked cod with baby shrimp and lobster sauce, mashed potatoes and dessert table, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 281 Heinlein Strasse, Frankenmuth. 989-652-6060. $16.95, $8.95 for children 6-12, 5 and younger free. Reservations required. Tanglewood Restaurant: Menu has fresh fruit and salads and traditional breakfast favorites. For l unch, chicken marsala, tenderloin tips, lemon crumb baked whitefish, honey-glazed ham and dessert table, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 53503 10 Mile, South Lyon. 248-486-6217. $17.95, $9.95 children 10 and younger. Beverage, tax and gratuity extra. Taqueria Mi Pueblo: Mother's Day Fiesta. Full menu and weekly specials available, 9 a.m.-11 p. m. 7278 Dix, Detroit. 313-841-3315. www. mipueblorestaurant.com Townsend Hotel: At the Ballroom. The brunch menu has service Stations serving seafood, carved meat and breakfast items. Also features a kids buffet and sundae station. Complimentary d igital photo for each family and mimosas served at noon. Seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 10: 30 a.m. 100 Townsend St., Birmingham. 248642-7900. $70, $26 children 6-12, 5 and
younger free. Reservations required. Twin Lakes Golf and Swim Club: Omelet, pancake and pasta stations, salad, shrimp cocktail, chicken piccata, fish, carved to order prime rib of beef, dessert table and children's b uffet. Seatings at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12: 30 and 1 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 455 Twin Lakes, Oakland Twp. 248-650-4960. $29.95, $13.95 children 5-12, 4 and younger free. Reservations required. To list an event, send an e-mail to
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