Mother's Day Brunch Spots
Enjoy a tasty brunch at any one of these restaurants
May 1, 2008Freemason Abbey
209 W Freemason St, Norfolk757-622-3966
The Freemason Abbey serves ten different specialties from the Crab Quiche ($7.95) to a Fajita Omelet ($8.95).
Kincaid's Fish Chop and Steak House
300 Monticello Ave., Norfolk757-622-8000
Kincaid's offers a very well designed brunch menu. They serve ten entrees as well as eight house specialties. Some highlights are the Cajun Eggs Benedict ($10.95) as well as their signature Rock Salt Roasted Prime Rib ($17.95)
Zinc Brasserie
741 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach757-425-2544
This French bistro offers refined versions of several classic brunch entrees. Zinc serves ten different items as well as the chef's daily additions. Try the Strawberry and Banana Crepes with the chocolate sauce and toasted hazelnuts ($9.95).
Pier 21
700 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton757-727-9700
This place has a great view of the marina, as well as a fantastic menu. Come fill your tummy as you look out on the water.
No Frill Bar and Grill
806 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk757-627-4262
Again, simplicity is key. This is the original No Frill, as well as the busiest. Be patient, it's worth the short wait.
Schlesinger's Chop House
1106 William Styron Square South, Newport News757-599-4700
Prime steaks, chops, and seafood make up the menu at this Newport News restuarant. Everyone in the family will surely be pleased.
No Frill Bar and Grill
1620 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach757-425-2900
The name says it all. The Sunday brunch is well thought out and you're sure to leave full. Try the Surry ham biscuits with scrambled eggs and stone-ground cheese grits. ($8.95)
Swan Terrace Restaurant
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach757-424-5511
Perhaps the best overall brunch in Hampton Roads, The Swan Terrace’s brunch buffet features over fifty items. Everything is first class, from the personal omelet station to the prime rib carving station. If you aim to impress, this is your place.
LunaSea Cantina Mexicale
206 22nd St., Virginia Beach757-437-4400
LunaSea quietly has created a great low key Sunday brunch. They also serve $2.00 Bloody Marys and Mimosas. For a laid back brunch, this is the perfect spot.
FDR: Food Done Right
341 Chatham Drive, Newport News757-833-0854
This down-home restaurant has food made fresh from scratch. Your options for brunch are endless.
Catch 31
3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach757-213-3001
Catch 31 has a seasonal buffet ($35.00) featuring fresh seafood and a build your own Bloody Mary bar.
The Green Onion
1603 Colley Ave, Norfolk757-963-1200
The Green Onion is the perfect spot for dining alfresco in the Ghent area. The brunch menu changes weekly, but always features a high quality and well presented assortment of food.
