Best Places for Mother's Day Brunch in Orlando

Make your Mother's Day a true celebration with a quick getaway to Orlando this year! The weather's perfect during April and May, and the post-Spring break revelries have finally subsided in the resorts. When you book your stay at you hotel of choice, be sure to ask for the Mother's Day week specials; from complimentary roses to chocolate deliveries, you'll find plenty of extra amenities that can truly show Mom how much you care. Meal options abound in the Orlando area, but brunch will be one meal you can both cherish forever. Here are your top picks for Mother's Day brunch in Orlando:

La Coquina Champagne Brunch is a popular yearly spot for residents in the area, and can be found at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. The lavish setting and enchanting environment will draw you in as soon as you enter the door, but it's the chef-prepared feast that will grab your attention in the main room. Buffet options include a made-to-order omelette platform, carving station, and plenty of desserts to take care of that sweet tooth. Choose from fresh fruit and pastry assortments, along with gourmet tea, coffee, and more baked goods. The hotel features two additional brunch spots on Mother's Day: The Cascade Brunch and Hemingways Champagne Brunch are available late morning. Call (407) 239-3853 for your reservation.

If you're staying in the Universal area, toast that champagne at the Royal Pacific Orlando Resort. Brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m, and you'll both be sitting pretty in this tropical island-themed room. Mediterranean and Caribbean specialties await at this brunch locale that will be offering sushi, Thai specials, and plenty of gourmet flatbread, sandwiches, and desserts. Call (407) 503-3463 for more reservations and the complete menu offering.

You won't need your dancing shoes to enter the ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. This extravagant brunch is famous for the standard Sunday fare in the area, but Mother's Day is an entirely different affair. Choose a lavish luncheon and specialty pastries from the prized chefs at The Vineyard Grill; you'll find fresh fruit, omelettes, quiche, French toast, baked goods, and gourmet entrees. Call (407) 393-4488 for more information.

If you're looking for a wide selection of seafood and complete entrees, claim your table at the Westin Grand Bohemian. The exotic menu here offers Maine lobster, duck, and roasted chicken entrees along with a plethora of pastries and desserts. Gourmet tea and coffee are served all day, and you'll definitely want to save room for the chocolate indulgences. If you prefer a standard meal-type setting, Mother's Day specials are available from the gourmet menu. Call (407) 313-9000.

Mom deserves only the best, and a trip to the land of celebration isn't complete with the ultimate Sunday brunch. Book your table as early as possible to get the prime pick of seats with beautiful views of the area. You can both indulge at any of these top spots in Orlando!