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Celebrating Mom with dinner out
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Central Florida has many options for celebrating Mother's Day on May 10. Here is just a sampling of local restaurant specials. Prices do not include tax and gratuity:
The Alfond Inn's Park Avenue Ballroom:
From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. guests will experience chef-attended stations (paella, salad, carving, omelet, dessert and more), free mimosa or champagne and live music. Cost is $69 adults, $24 children ages 5 to 12.300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407-645-6605; TheAlfondInn.com
American Q:
From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. a buffet brunch features barbecue, brisket mac & cheese, whole roasted king salmon, Gulf shrimp, Louisiana crawfish, chocolate fondue and peach cheesecake shooters. Every mom also gets a Mason jar filled with goodies. Cost is $44.95 adults, $24.95 for moms, $10 for kids under seven chickens high.B Resort & Spa, 1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista; 407-827-3080; americanq.com
The Capital Grille:
The celebration starts at 10 a.m. featuring the full menu as well as a three-course brunch that includes asparagus soup, lobster frittata, dry-aged sirloin with fried egg, creme brulee and seasonal berries. Cost is $49 adults, $15 children.Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road and 9101 International Drive, both Orlando; 407-351-2210 (Millenia), 407-370-4392 (I-Drive); thecapitalgrille.com
Columbia:
Regular menu and specials such as sautéed chicken breast with lobster and wild mushrooms ($28.95), coffee- and chili-rubbed pork tenderloin ($25.95).649 Front St., Celebration; 407-566-1505; columbiarestaurant.com
Dubsdread Historic Ballroom:
From 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. the buffet will include prime rib, crab cakes, smoked salmon and eggs Benedict. Reservations are required with seatings every half-hour from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost is $41.95 adults, $12.95 children age 10 and younger.549 W. Par St., Orlando; 407-650-0100; dubsdreadcatering.com
Duffy's Sports Grill:
Mother's Day surf-and-turf special (6-ounce flat-iron steak and a lobster tail) plus one side for $17.99.Various locations including 4158 Conroy Road, Orlando; 407-930-2960; duffysmvp.com
Garden Grove:
From 7-10 a.m. a special Mother's Day breakfast menu includes open-faced crab sandwiches, potato gratin and yogurt mousse parfaits. The brunch menu will be served from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., featuring herb-crusted prime rib, quiche and green been almandine. Both menus are $35.99 adults, $19.99 children ages 3-9.Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista; 407-934-1618; swandolphin.com
Luma on Park:
From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the a la carte lunch menu will include modern spins on traditional special-occasion fare.290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park; 407-599-4111; lumaonpark.com
The Mansion at Highland Manor:
From 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. the buffet will include prime rib, crab cakes, smoked salmon and eggs Benedict. Reservations are required with seatings every half-hour from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost is $41.95 adults, $12.95 children age 10 and younger.604 E. Main St., Apopka; 407-650-0100; dubsdreadcatering.com
Ocean Prime:
From 11 a.m. the brunch menu will include blood orange mimosa ($9), quiche ($14), blueberry French toast ($14), braised short rib ($16), crab and eggs ($18) and blackened salmon salad ($18).Ocean Prime, 7339 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando; 407-781-4880
Roy's Restaurant:
Two-course brunch menu includes house-made brioche sticky bun, choice of appetizer and lobster vol-au-vent entrée (puff pastry filled with lobster, scrambled eggs, heirloom tomatoes, brie cheese and cream). Cost is $35.95 per person. Diners will receive a $20 dining card for an upcoming visit to Roy's.7760 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando; 407-352-4844
Taverna Opa:
A la carte menu plus Mother's Day special of a free meal for moms with the purchase of three other meals (total of four guests) at the table.Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive; 407-351-8660; opaorlando.com
Todd English's bluezoo:
From 5-10 p.m. moms can enjoy a la carte specials and fresh seafood. Diners receive a $25 gift certificate and a rose for every two adult entrees purchased on Mother's Day.Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista; 407-934-1111; thebluezoo.com
Cr.Orlando Sentinel
