We usually write for moms on this website, but today we’re talking to the people who love them: spouses, kids, grandkids, and anyone else who loves a mother figure in their life. So read carefully, because I’m going to tell you what moms really want for Mother’s Day. First, they want a little peace and quiet. Tell the kids to save their bickering for another day. Second, a gift is nice, but they’ll be really moved by anything their little one makes by hand. Bonus points if you make her cry.
And finally, they want to do brunch. A brunch that they do not have to plan. Let me repeat that: Mom does not want to plan this. Don’t worry, we’ve got the list of options and information on everything you need right here.
Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs
No one will leave hungry from Buddy’s at their all-you-can-eat buffets. Whether you want classic brunch food, their fresh seafood, or a bit of both, everyone in your family will find something they’re happy to eat.
Address: 100 Main Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401
Phone: (410) 626-1100
Hours: 10 AM to 3 PM
Cost: Adults, $44.95. Children 6 to 12, half price. Kids 5 and under, free.
Menu Items: All-you-can-eat brunch buffet and seafood buffet. Plus regular menu available. See their website for more details.
Attire: Casual
Reservations: “No reservations. First come, first seated. Get here early—tables go fast!”
Federal House
Take mom to Market Place for a special meal at Federal House. And depending on when you get there, you can enjoy either their breakfast menu or their main menu. Early arrivals can have a savory crab and avocado benedict or a sweet bourbon bacon maple French toast. You might be able to eat outside, enjoying the bright and bustling scene in downtown Annapolis.
Address: 24 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 268-2576
Hours: 11 AM to 10 PM
Cost: No fixed price.
Menu Items: Their breakfast menu is available until 1 PM followed by their main menu.
Attire: Casual
Reservations: Not required.
Honey’s Harvest Farm
Your whole family will have fun at the farm, starting with a casual picnic lunch followed by playing in their corn pit and bounce house. Then take the kids to meet some kids—baby goats, that is, along with adorable lambs. Finally, create a gorgeous bouquet with Fairytale Farmette’s Flower Bar, so you can take home a beautiful display.
Address: 5801 Brooks Woods Road, Lothian, MD 20711
Phone: (410) 610-9693
Hours: 11 AM to 3 PM (flower bar 11 AM to 1 PM only)
Cost: Admission is free. Flower bar add-on to admission costs $40.
Menu Items: Lunch and sweet treats will be available for purchase at the farm store.
Attire: Casual
Reservations: Recommended so they have enough seating. Visit their website to sign up.
Julep Kitchen and Bar
Get your fix of some Southern hospitality at Julep. Biscuits and gravy or chicken and waffles…you can’t go wrong. Or you can enjoy items from their main menu, including fried green tomatoes and brisket that will make granny proud.
Address: 2207 Forest Drive, Unit #2, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 571-3923
Hours: Brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM. Regular menu until close at 9 PM.
Cost: No fixed price.
Menu Items: Their brunch menu and their regular menu can be found on their website.
Attire: Casual
Reservations: Yes! Spots fill up fast. Call them at (410) 571-3923 to make your reservation.
Mother’s Day at the Races at Laurel Park
Bust out your fanciest hat and get ready to place your bets—Laurel Park has a truly special and unique experience for your family. For an all-inclusive price, enjoy a gourmet menu and bottomless mimosas while watching thoroughbred horse racing. Let yourself go all-in on the fun while celebrating mom.
Address: RT 198 & Racetrack Road, Laurel, MD 20725
Phone: (301) 725-0400
Hours: Gates open at 11 AM. First race at noon.
Cost: $125 per person, all-inclusive. “All children require a full-price ticket and must be accompanied by a ticketed adult, unless they will not occupy a seat (i.e., will be seated on a lap).”
Menu Items: Bottomless mimosas and gourmet buffet.
Attire: According to their website, “Smart casual to dressy attire is encouraged. This is Mother’s Day at the races — hats, fascinators, and florals are not just welcome, they’re celebrated. Dress to impress.”
Reservations: Required. Visit their website to buy tickets.
Murders & Mimosas with Annapolis Ghost Tours
Kids will have to find something else to do. This brunch comes with a side of local murder, unsolved cases, sensational trials, and Maryland’s deadliest women from storyteller Melissa Huston. For moms who love true crime, history, or just a spooky good time, this will be a Mother’s Day to remember.
Address: Federal House, 24 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 268-2576
Hours: 11 AM to 1 PM. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
Cost: $80 each or $800 for a table of up to 10.
Menu Items: Includes a plated brunch with fresh fruit and dessert display, non-alcoholic beverages, and service gratuity. Add on bottomless mimosas for $21 more. See the entire menu on their website.
Attire: Casual
Reservations: Make a reservation on their website.
Rams Head Tavern
With the purchase of an entree, all mothers will receive a complimentary mimosa and a Honey Bee flower seed packet. The brunch menu has savory and sweet meals for you, and your little ones will have lots of options from the kids’ menu. Maybe if they’ve behaved well, they can have a sundae while mom has Paula’s peanut butter pie.
Address: 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 268-4545
Hours: 10 AM to 2 PM
Cost: No fixed price.
Menu Items: Regular brunch menu available, which you can find on their website.
Attire: Casual
Reservations: Not required but recommended.
Rumhouse
Savor the diverse flavors of the Caribbean at Rumhouse. Their extensive menu of rum-based cocktails will give you more options than just the usual mimosa. Try their orange-forward Ti’ TIme or their RUMHOUSE punch to cool off your spicy Murtani omelette or balance the saltfish and coconut bake. You can also check out their afternoon tea on Saturday, May 9, or Chef Natasha de Bourg’s tasting table on Saturday evening. See their Instagram page for more details.
Address: 422 6th Street, Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: (410) 469-2500
Hours: 11 AM to 4 PM
Cost: No fixed price.
Menu Items: Visit their website to view their brunch menu.
Attire: Dressy
Reservations: Book your table online.
Twain’s Tavern
Have brunch your way at Twain’s Tavern. Want to pair a strawberry cannoli pancake with a build-your-own Bloody Mary? Go for it! Will dad spend the whole time at the prime rib carving station? Of course! Do the kids want crabby tots followed by dessert? Why not! Relax—the usual rules don’t apply while everyone’s having a good time (and when mom doesn’t have to cook)!
Address: 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: (410) 647-5200
Hours: Two seatings: 10 AM and noon.
Cost: Adults $29.99. Kids 12 and under $12.99. $15 mimosas or Bloody Mary carafes (with a build your own Bloody Mary station).
Menu Items: See the full brunch menu on the event page.
Attire: Casual
Reservations: Recommended.
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise with Watermark Journey
Get out on the water for a two-hour tour on the Catherine Marie. Live music, an open Mom-mosa and champagne bar, crab dip—what else could an Annapolis mom want? A beautiful day with the family they love, of course! And this is a perfect way to spend it together.
Address: Embark at The Piers at 1 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 268-7601
Hours: Cruise sets off at 10 AM and returns at noon.
Cost: $121 per person
Menu Items: Brunch included, along with an open mimosa and champagne bar.
Attire: Dressy
Reservations: Required. Visit their website to buy your tickets.
Now you are ready to make mom’s day. Make the reservations, pack the diaper bag, get the kids dressed and ready to go. (You can do it…we believe in you!) Mama’s only job is to show up, have a mimosa, and let someone else take care of her. Just make sure you continue to honor and appreciate her all year long!
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