Cheers to Mom this Mother’s Day in Wisconsin (Sunday, May 12) with a glass of bubbly at a dining experience curated just for her. From indulgent brunches to multi-course dinners, the following are some of the top spots to treat Mom to this year. (Plus, a special brunch for those without a mother to spend the holiday with.)
Lake Lawn Resort
Delavan
Treat Mom to a Champagne brunch by the water at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan. The resort’s signature restaurant, 1878 on the Lake, is offering a special brunch buffet for the occasion, with a menu highlighting salads, a seafood display with live ice carvings, a carving station, a kid’s buffet and a dessert station. In addition to the buffet lineup is an assortment of entrées to choose from, including cinnamon French toast, crusted cod with lemon and capers and a garlic-and-herb-crusted pork loin. This bubbly brunch offers complimentary Champagne, juice, tea and soft drinks. To dine, $64.95 per adult; $27.95 per child, ages 8 to 12; and $14.95 per child, ages 4 to 7. The experience will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit lakelawnresort.com.
Bacchus
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bacchus in Milwaukee will host a sophisticated three-course brunch this Mother’s Day in Wisconsin. For $65 per person, the meal will feature avocado toast with Rocket Baby multigrain sourdough, cherry tomato, pickled onion, radish, cilantro, Tajin, lime and petite greens; berry French toast with brioche bread, berry compote, mascarpone, lemon and maple syrup; and banana bread with cinnamon sugar, rum caramel and caramelized bananas, to name a few dishes. For an extra touch of indulgence, guests can opt for a trio of mimosas for $58 or caviar service paired with Champagne for $142. For more information, visit bartolottas.com/bacchus.
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Lake Geneva
Indulge Mom in a lavish brunch at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva this Mother’s Day in Wisconsin. The resort will offer an extensive buffet featuring a selection of gourmet dishes, accompanied by complimentary Champagne and mimosas. The meal will take place at Chophouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a chilled seafood display, a made-to-order omelet station, a specialty meat station and a sweets station. In addition to each display, the brunch will feature an assortment of main plates, including pan-seared salmon with a citrus-cream sauce; an eggs benedict with Canadian bacon and hollandaise; and a chicken breast wrapped in comté cheese, prosciutto and tomato. A kid’s menu is also available for those dining with little ones, with options including chicken tenders and Wisconsin mac and cheese. This Mother’s Day meal is $85 per adult; $40 per child ages 6 to 12; and $15 per child ages 2 to 5. For more information, visit grandgeneva.com.
Harbor House
Milwaukee
For an unforgettable Mother’s Day in Wisconsin, take Mom to Harbor House in Milwaukee for a three-course brunch taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($65 per person) and a three-course dinner from 4:30 to 9 p.m. ($100 per person) overlooking the serene waters of Lake Michigan. Created by Executive Chef Michael Genre, this menu includes brunch items like steamed mussels with Italian sausage, fennel, cherry tomatoes, Calabrian chilis and a grilled baguette and lobster eggs benedict with breakfast potatoes. The dinner menu will highlight dishes such as oysters and caviar with four baked oysters, warm champagne cream and Ossetra caviar; South African lobster tails steamed with an herb butter and served with red potatoes, green beans and drawn butter; and carrot cake with candied pecans and cream cheese frosting. For more information, visit bartolottas.com/harbor-house.
Lake Park Bistro
Milwaukee
Take Mom on a trip to France–sorta–this Mother’s Day with a visit to the award-winning Lake Park Bistro in Milwaukee. This opulent restaurant overlooks the calm waters of Lake Michigan from a beautiful park pavilion that will serve as the perfect backdrop to enjoy its three-course Mother’s Day brunch. Taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., this meal will feature an assortment of French plates, including a fresh goat cheese tart, eggs benedict and traditional French butter cake. This brunch is $55 per person, with a children’s menu available for those 12 and under. For more information, visit bartolottas.com/lake-park-bistro.
Joey Gerard’s
Greenfield
For a more casual Mother’s Day in Wisconsin, check out Joey Gerard’s in Greenfield. Inspired by supper, this restaurant will host a special brunch buffet in honor of moms from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $70 per person, the dining destination will feature dishes from various stations, including a smoked salmon display, a carving station with prime rib and honey-glazed ham, a chef-run omelet station and a breakfast station with BBQ ribs, salmon and eggs. Joey Gerard’s will also offer its regular dinner menu from 3:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit bartolottas.com/joey-gerards.
Motherless Mother’s Day Brunch
Shorewood
For those who may find Mother’s Day challenging, the Motherless Mother’s Day Brunch, hosted by Milwaukee Motherless Collective, offers a supportive space to come together and honor the memory of mothers who are no longer with us. Taking place on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $25 per person, women who have lost their mother are invited to a celebration of life gathering at Cloud Red in Shorewood. This thoughtful gathering will feature an indulgent brunch, keepsake items, a flower bouquet bar, candle lighting and more. The collective encourages attendees to bring a momentum or photo of mothers to share with. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
Milwaukee
Curated by Executive Chef Juan Urbieta and his stellar team, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 will host a three-course Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($55 per person), followed by a four-course dinner, from 2 to 7 p.m. ($75 per person). For brunch, Mom can choose from an assortment of dishes, including slow-cooked meatballs in a tomato-basil sauce; pan-roasted chicken breast with sage, prosciutto and white wine; and affogato with house vanilla bean ice cream served with a shot of espresso. For dinner, guests can indulge in dishes like crisp calamari and shrimp with fresh lemon; scratch pasta with classic Ligurian pesto; sautéed pink shrimp with garlic, cherry tomatoes, parsley and white wine; and panna cotta made with chilled milk custard and berries. For more information, visit www.bartolottas.com/ristorante-bartolotta.