It’s the perfect Mother’s Day outing at one of these brunch spots in northern Michigan.
The Lakeview, Shanty Creek Resorts
Reservations Recommended (231) 533-3070 11am-3pm Adults: $26Â Seniors: $24Â Children 6-12: $13Â Â Children Under 6: Free
Brunch Favorites
Chilled orange juice and coffee, Display of fresh seasonal fruits, melons and berries, Assorted breakfast pastries, Traditional Caesar salad, shaved Parmesan cheese and herb sourdough croutons, Wild rice salad with raisins and toasted almonds, Cedar-smoked salmon garnished with capers and onions, Display of domestic and international cheese with artisan breads, Iced peel and eat shrimp
Omelettes
Cheeses, ham, bacon, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, salsa
From the carver
Garlic pierced top round with pinot jus, Spice roasted ham
From the hot kiosk
Broccoli and cheese quiche , Cinnamon French toast, Double smoked bacon, Fresh potato hash, Roasted bistro chicken with capers, olives and artichokes, Herb-roasted tropical fish with lemon butter sauce, Herb-tossed pasta with peas, sun dried tomatoes and Parmesan cream sauce, Cheddar mashed, Redskin potatoes, Vegetable medley
Pastry
Chef’s selection of fine pastries
Stafford’s Bay View Inn
Reservations Recommended (231) 347-2771 9 am – 3 pm Adults $22.95Â Children $12.95
Starters
Citrus brunch punch, chilled peach yogurt soup, fresh fruit salad, strawberries in Devonshire cream, broccoli cherry salad, tomato basil & mozzarella salad, smoked whitefish pate, sliced smoked and cured salmon and warm feta, artichoke and roasted pepper cheese dip
Inn Baked Favorites
Stafford’s sticky buns and pastries
Chef’s Carving Station
Slow roasted turkey, country smoked ham and rosemary pepper rubbed sirloin of beef
Breakfast Favorites
Classic egg benedict, country smoked bacon, classic sausage links, thyme roasted fingerling potatoes and spinach and mushroom quiche
Brunch Favorites
Chicken forestiere over pinenut long grain and wild rice pilaf, grilled monterey salmon, scallion and tomato fettucine (gluten-free), crispy chicken livers, Nana’s tomato pudding, vegetable medley and candied carrots
Baker’s Sweets Table
Warm cherry and dark chocolate bread pudding, sweet cheese blintzes, lemon shortbread bars, seven layer cookie bites and peanut butter chocolate squares
The Beach House Restaurant
Boyne Falls
Reservations Recommended (231) 549-6854 11am-2:30pm Adults $23.95Â Â Children 8-12Â $12.95Â Children 4-7 $6.95
Breakfast Station
Eggs Benedict, sausage, bacon, seasonal fresh fruit, assorted muffins, Danish, croissants, bagels, cinnamon rolls and breakfast breads.
Omelet and Waffle Station
Made to order omelets, Belgian waffles with warm maple syrup, fruit compote and whipped cream.
Salad Station
imported and domestic cheese board, grilled crudités, garden salad, BLT Caesar salad, Asian chicken salad and bow tie pasta salad with bacon and spring peas
Brunch Station
Chicken and dumplings, grilled chicken carbonara with penne pasta, roasted salmon with citrus guerre blanc, Swedish meatballs, fresh haricot vert, and roasted garlic and cheddar mashed Yukon gold potatoes.
The Carving Board
Chef-carved slow roasted prime rib of beef with bourbon demi-glace, spiral sliced maple glazed ham and an assortment of artisan rolls.
Dessert Station
Chef’s selection of assorted cakes and pies, chocolate fondue with marshmallows, miniature cream puffs, brownie bites, peanut butter cookies, pretzels, strawberries and angel food cake.
Sagamore’s Dining Room, The Inn at Bay Harbor
Bay Harbor
Reservations Essential (231) 439-4059 11:30am-3:30pm Adults $37 Children under 12—$16
Carving Station
Roasted prime rib, herb spiked turkey breast
Cold Buffet Items
Salad bar, Crudités, Seafood display
Hot Buffet Items
Eggs benedict, Broccoli and cheddar quiche, Sausage and candied bacon, Garlic and herb mashed potatoes, Roasted asparagus
Waffle and Crepe Station
Includes: strawberries, caramelized pineapple, bananas foster, whipped cream, blueberries and chocolate chips
Dessert Station
Assorted cakes, Pies, Cookies and Brownies