13 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Brunches for You Ungrateful Slackers

Mother’s Day is next weekend, Sunday May 13, and if you haven’t made brunch reservations yet, well, excuses won’t make seats magically appear. Luckily, there are some knockout places serving Mother’s Day specials that still have availability (for now). Here are the places to make those last-minute reservations before they completely sell out.

Urban Farmer

What it is: The farm-friendly restaurant and steakhouse in downtown’s Nines Hotel
What’s happening: A Mother’s Day brunch buffet
What to get: Citrus smoked salmon, spring pea and duck confit, oysters on the half-shell
How much: $65 per person, $25 for children 10 and under
Make a reservation: Call (503) 222-4900 or email info@urbanfarmerportland.com.

Trifecta Tavern and Bakery and Kaylee Young of Flourish by Kay

What it is: The Buckman-area tavern and bakery and a local florist/photographer
What’s happening: Mother’s Day flowers and pastries pop-up
What to get: Croissants, morning rolls, escargot (pastry, not snail), each with a single stemmed flower, or bunches of flowers from Young
How much: $3 to $4 for pastries, $5 to $35 for floral arrangements or $50 to $75 with a vase
Make a reservation: Just drop in from 8:30 a.m. to noon

Punch Bowl Social

What it is: Downtown mega-bar with games and bowling
What’s happening: Mother’s Day brunch buffet and games
What to get: Omelets at the omelet station, biscuits with mushroom gravy, cheesecake
How much: $25 for adults, $12 for kids 12 and under. Moms get one chance to bowl a strike and win free brunch
Make a reservation: Visit the website

Tapalaya

What it is: Kerns-area Cajun tapas restaurant with Vietnamese touches
What’s happening: Mother’s Day brunch
What to get: Crawfish anh luu and gumbo hash, plus discounted copies of Portland Cooks
How much: $6 to $16 per item, $20 for cookbooks signed by chef-owner Anh Luu
Make a reservation: Call (503) 232-6652 or visit here

Tusk

What it is: Bright and airy Middle-Eastern restaurant
What’s happening: Collaborative Mother’s Day prix-fixe brunch with Beast’s Naomi Pomeroy
What to get: Whatever is put in front of you
How much: $38 per person
Make a reservation: Reservations are full, but walk-in bar seating will be available

Raven and Rose

What it is: High-end Irish dining and cocktail bar
What’s happening: Mother’s Day brunch with specials
What to get: Oregon Dungeness crab eggs Benedict
How much: $8 to $20 for à la carte items
Make a reservation: Call (503) 222-7673 or visit the website

The Nightwood Society

What it is: Woman-owned kitchen and event space
What’s happening: Pop-up market (Saturday) and Mother’s Day Brunch (Sunday)
What to get: Shop from women-owned businesses on Saturday and get a prix fixe brunch Sunday
How much: $40 per person, $25 for children under 12
Make a reservation: Drop in to market 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, Visit Sparxo for brunch reservations

Red Star Tavern

What it is: Swanky and modern hotel bar and restaurant in downtown
What’s happening: Mother’s Day brunch buffet
What to get: Carved meats, custom omelets, and chilled seafood
How much: $50 for adults, $20 for kids under 12
Make a reservation: Call (503) 222-0005

Ava Gene’s

What it is: Homestyle Italian cooking on busy Division St.
What’s happening: Mother’s Day brunch inspired by chef-owner Joshua McFadden’s new vegetable centric cookbook, Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables
What to get: Carbonara, polenta with shrimp, poached egg, and pea greens, avocado toast
How much: À la carte items from $7 to $22
Make a reservation: Reservations made at the website, open bar seating will be available

Bluehour

What it is: Casual fine dining in the Pearl District
What’s happening: Three-course Mother’s Day brunch with options for each serving
What to get: Spring leek soup, french toast, salmon lox Benedict, pork belly and grits
How much: $35 per person
Make a reservation: Book at the website, or grab first come, first serve bar seating

Nel Centro

What it is: Modern Italian eatery with sprawling patio in downtown
What’s happening: Mother’s Day brunch with specials
What to get: Dungeness crab Benedict, poached eggs on griddled polenta
How much: À la carte options range from $9 to $15
Make a reservation: Visit OpenTable

Chalino with Shipwreck and Wares

What it is: Chef Johanna Ware’s “inauthentic Asian” brunch in an industrial space with tropical cocktails
What’s happening: Mother’s Day cocktail brunch pop-up
What to get: Breakfast congee with Chinese sausage, banana curry pancakes, breakfast coladas
How much: $8 to $13 for à la carte food and drink items
Make a reservation: Drop in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Headwaters

What it is: Seafood centric dining in window-lined hotel restaurant and bar
What’s happening: Mother’s Day brunch with specials
What to get: Raw bar, black sesame waffle with pork belly
How much: $4 to $19
Make a reservation: Visit the restaurant’s website

Update: May 4, 2018, 10:23 a.m.
This story has been updated to include more information about the Chalino brunch.

Update: May 4, 2018, 4:10 p.m.
This story has been updated to remove the listing for Aviary, which is not offering brunch