Probably the last thing on Mom's list is getting up on Mother's Day and making breakfast for your lazy ass. There's still time to pony up for at least one meal for your No. 1 lady, but remember: Mother's Day is the restaurant world's busiest day, so arrive on time if you don't want to miss your reservation.
Ocean Prime
7339 Sand Lake Road
407-781-4880
Menu highlights: blueberry French toast, braised short ribs over poached eggs and a blood-orange mimosa. Each mom will also receive the gift of an exclusive artisanal candle from Seventh Avenue Apothecary.
Make reservations here.
Provisions & Buzz Co.
4868 New Broad St.
407-896-2688
Menu highlights: strata (a savory egg bread pudding with sausage, onions, peppers, mushrooms and fontina cheese): prime rib with creamed horseradish au jus and garlic mashed potatoes; 1-pound snow crab with drawn butter and lemon; oysters with cocktail sauce and three-pepper mignonette.
Make reservations here.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
6300 Hollywood Way
407-503-3000
Menu highlights: omelet and waffle stations, sushi and wok stations, chilled seafood, grilled Atlantic swordfish, stuffed chicken, Asian charcuterie station, plus a selection of breads, pastries, cakes, pies and tortes.
Make reservations here.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
5601 Universal Blvd.
407-503-1000
Menu highlights: chilled seafood, pasta station, omelet station, baked Atlantic salmon, herb-marinated sirloin, salads, spring vegetables, a special children's buffet and an array of desserts.
Make reservations here.
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando
5800 Universal Blvd.
407-503-2430
Menu highlights: a Kids Can Cook Too pancake and cookie decorating station, omelet station featuring eggs Benedict and eggs Florentine, rosemary and garlic-rubbed New York strip loin, glazed smoked ham, breakfast pizza station, kid-friendly items and desserts.
Make reservations here.
Hamilton's Kitchen at the Alfond Inn
300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park
407-998-8089
Menu highlights: chef-attended stations with complimentary mimosas and live music.
Make reservations here.
Nine18 Restaurant at the Villas of Grand Cypress
1 N. Jacaranda St.
407-239-1999
Menu highlights: traditional breakfast favorites, seafood station, prime rib, and an assortment of desserts.
Make reservations here.
Urbain 40 American Brasserie & Lounge
8000 Via Dellagio Way
407-872-2640
Menu highlights: stations including omelettes, charcuterie and cheeses, shrimp and grits, bagels, eggs Benedict, skillet mussels, pastries and endless mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Make reservations here.
