Mother's Day brunches, buffets & waterfront: Where to spoil mom in Naples, Marco, Bonita
While Mother’s Day, this year on May 12, is one of the restaurant industry’s busiest days, apparently it’s also the day restaurants fear most.
Several reasons behind the dread? According to CNN Business’s Alexandra Peers, split checks, large groups that don’t arrive together, fussy kids and lofty guest expectations.
Lofty guest expectations? In Naples? What?
When perusing social media group postings about restaurants in town, you’ll see that the topic is hardly restricted to Mother’s Day.
Willy-nilly. The restaurants listed here want to give you a great experience.
From waterfront brunches to bountiful buffets and everything in between, we offer suggestions at every budget.
Trending now? French toast and lobster, just not in the same dish.
Don’t see your favorite spot? This list will be updated continually with additions and deletions if a restaurant is fully booked.
For those who don't take reservations, including Jane's and Skillets, be patient as tables become available.
Restaurants are listed by city then alphabetically. Prices below do not include beverages, gratuity, service charges or tax unless specified.
Naples
The 239: Locavore fare at Mercato and can seat up to 24 outside. Complimentary "Mom-osa" and a long-stemmed rose for Mom. (9108 Strada Place; 239-631-1902; the239naples.com)
Bar Tulia Mercato: Specials include "crostini lobster Benedict" for $26 and waffles with sweet mascarpone, orange glace and Marcona almonds for $22. Mom gets a free glass of prosecco. (9118 Strada Place; 239-438-1031; bartulia.com)
Bicyclette Cookshop’s brilliant caviar with creme fraiche and Bugles for scooping might make mom giggle, but it’s terrific. Brunch runs until 3 p.m. For specials, check out the website. (819 Vanderbilt Beach Road; 239-514-3333; bicyclettecookshop.com)
Capital Grille: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there’s a lobster frittata with butter-poached tails and a new crab cake Benedict with truffle hollandaise. Adults a la carte, kids brunch prix-fixe is $17. (9005 Mercato Drive; 239-254-0640; thecapitalgrille.com)
Catch of The Pelican at Naples Grande Beach Resort: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a three-course prix-fixe plus a dessert buffet is $89 per person; $39 extra earns access to the bottomless Bloody Mary and mimosa bar. (475 Seagate Drive; 239-594-6325; naplesgrande.com)
The Claw Bar: A la carte brunch runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrée prices average $25. Kids menu is $12. Why not splurge on a seafood tower for mom starting at $40? (221 Ninth Street S.; 239-231-3912; theclawbar.com)
Del Mar: Brunch starts at 11:30 a.m. On tap: Bottles of Veuve Clicquot or by-the-glass discounted 50%. (494 Fifth Ave. S.; 239-350-0134; delmarnaplesrestaurant.com)
The Dock at Crayton Cove: Waterfront vistas and entrees priced $17 to $22. (845 12th Ave. S.; 239-263-9940; dockcraytoncove.com)
Fish Restaurant: Water views of Venetian Bay and a dinner option all day, too? Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with $35 bottomless mimosas. A smoked salmon platter is $25; lobster Benedict is $36. (4360 Gulf Shore Blvd.; 239-263-3474 fishrestaurantnaples.com)
The French: Free frose for mom? Oui. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., pair it with a springtime asparagus and goat cheese tart with truffled English pea creme, morels, roasted shallots, English pea and mint for $23. (365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 239-315-4019; thefrenchnaples.com)
The Hampton Social: Complimentary glass of rosé for all moms. (9114 Strada Place; 239-202-2038; thehamptonsocial.com)
Hogfish Harry’s: Lunch specials include a $28 seafood Cobb salad until 4 p.m. (600 Neapolitan Way; 239-776-7623; hogfishharrys.com)
The Kitchen & Mini Bar: Brunch all day? Real women do eat quiche; two varieties on special include brie and spinach or cheddar bacon from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mom scores a complimentary glass of sparkling rosé. (1200 Central Ave.; 239-428-3101; kitchenandminibar.com)
Le Colonial: Naples' toughest reservation has lunch availability. Specials include Japanese sweet potato and spinach dumplings with mushrooms and garlic chili dipping sauce for $19. For dessert, a strawberry millefeuille with Saigon cinnamon sugar is $15. (445 Fifth Ave. S.; 239-372-9700; lecolonial.com)
MiraMare Ristorante: Brunch runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $60, “Mom’s Spring Risotto” mixes diver scallops with English Pea risotto. Lovely water views of Venetian Bay are free. (4236 Gulf Shore Blvd.; 239-430-6273; miramarenaples.com)
Ocean Prime: Usually dinner only, this special occasion brunch starts at 11 a.m. and is served a la carte, with entrées ranging from $21-$42. (699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 239-430-0404; ocean-prime.com)
Old Vines Naples: What sounds better than a duck confit potato hash special? Nothing I can think of. A la carte brunch from noon to 4 p.m. (9105 Strada Place at Mercato Shops; 239-591-5351; oldvines.net)
Osteria Capri: Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Isles of Capri address is waterfront. (Two locations: 387 Capri Blvd., Naples; 239-970-5721; and 918 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; 239-388-4081; osteriacapri.com)
Osteria Tulia has a slew of Mother’s Day specials including Blue Crab Benedict for $28. Like its uptown sister, mom scores a free glass of prosecco. (466 Fifth Ave. S.; 239-213-2073; osteriatulia.com)
Seasons 52: Brunch starts at 9 a.m. and runs to 2 p.m. If mom wants something sweet, there’s “Upright French Toast with Applewood Smoked Bacon.” Entrees run $19 to $29. (8930 Tamiami Trail N.; 239-594-8852; seasons52.com)
Shabo’s Bistro: In addition to an a la carte menu, two courses for $20 is a special featuring smoked salmon Benedict and tiramisu. Shabo throws in a mimosa for good measure, even if you’re not a mom. (15215 Collier Blvd.; 239-354-9955; shabosbistro.com)
The Ritz-Carlton, Tiburon: The resort's ballroom plays host to multiple buffet stations with traditional breakfast favorites, entrees, salads, soups, carving and decadent desserts. A complimentary family photo, welcome beverage and live music too. Festivities run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. priced $160; $75 for kids 2 to 12; free for tots under 2. tickets and packages will be charged an 18% service charge, taxes and ticketing fees at checkout. Visit Eventbrite to reserve; non-refundable ticketing fees apply. (2600 Tiburon Drive; 239-593-2000; eventbrite.com)
Tommy Bahama: If mom is bananas for bananas, there’s a special bananas Foster French toast calling to her. (1220 Third St. S.; 239-643-6889;tommybahama.com)
Truluck’s: Chocolate mocktinis? Yum. Opens at noon. Kids menu too priced $12 to $18. Reservations highly recommended. (698 Fourth Ave. S.; 239-530-3131; trulucks.com)
Unidos Latin Kitchen + Bar: A la carte brunch runs 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for mom. Entrée prices run $14 for granola to $26 for steak and eggs. (1 Ninth St. S.; 239-331-3668; unidosrestaurant.com)
Bonita Springs
Artichoke & Co.: The famous all-you-can-eat brunch buffet is $65 for adults, $30 for kids and runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (11920 Saradrienne Lane; 239-263-6979; Artichokeandcompany.com)
Bonefish offers brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes its trademarked “Bang Bang Shrimp Eggs Benedict.” (26381 S. Tamiami Trail; 239-390-9208; bonefishgrill.com)
Harvest & Wisdom at Shangri-La Springs: Among the specials is a mango and coconut French toast casserole that features fresh-baked croissants layered with an almond and coconut streusel, baked in a lemon and mascarpone-infused custard. It’s topped with mango-lemon curd, organic whipped cream and fresh fruit. (27750 Old 41 Road; 239-949-0749, shangrilasprings.com)
Hyatt Regency at Coconut Point: The reno’d Tanglewood restaurant is the venue from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. breakfast station featuring made-to-order omelets and pancakes with a variety of toppings. Throw in a salad buffet, charcuterie with artisan cheese and seafood ranging from smoked trout and sushi rolls to oysters and jumbo shrimp ? and that's just for starters. Carving stations with ham and prime rib too. Priced $110 for adults, $55 for kids between 5 to 12; free for 4 and younger. (5001 Coconut Road; 239-390-4211; hyattregencycoconutpoint.com)
Chokoloskee
Havanna Café: Is mom an early riser? Service starts at 8 a.m. at this very peaceful spot. (195 Smallwood Drive; 239-695-2214; havannacafe.com)
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This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: 21 Mother's Day restaurant ideas in Naples, Bonita, Marco
