Mother's Day Brunch Guide

A longstanding Mother’s Day tradition is to treat her to a lovely brunch, and there are several restaurants across the Inland Empire that offer exactly that.

High above the 10 freeway is the Pomona Valley Mining Company, which offers a “miner’s style” champagne brunch. The hot station includes carved ham and prime rib, crepes, ribs, eggs benedict, teriyaki chicken, and more, while the seafood station features iced shrimp and snow crab legs. Fresh fruit, salads, a Mexican station, pancakes, waffles and made to order pasta round out the spread. On Mother’s Day, the omelet station will not be in service. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For reservations and prices, call 909-623-3515. 1777 Gillette Road, Pomona.

With gorgeous views of the area, the Castaway is a brunch destination known around the region. The special Mother’s Day brunch features made to order omelets, fresh seafood, carving stations, sushi, pasta, breakfast delicacies and more. The dessert spread is vast, with a chocolate fondue, cakes, pies and tarts. Unlimited champagne and fruit juices are served. The brunch lasts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a cost of $32.95 for adults and $15.95 for children between the ages of 3 to 10. Reservations can be made online or by calling 909-881-1502. 670 Kendall Dr., San Bernardino.

Harry’s Pacific Grill brings the feeling of the pacific to Victoria Gardens. First time patrons are taken on a tour of the buffet stations, and each table is given a basket of fresh baked bred and muffins. Selections include fresh fruit, seasonal salads and omelets made to order, fire woks, seafood, beef, and a carving station. There are also breakfast items like sausage and waffles and breakfast pizzas. Fresh juice, Bloody Marys and mimosas are unlimited. Call 909-463-1400 for reservations and prices. 8009 Day Creek Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga.

The Mission Inn Restaurant serves a large buffet inside several rooms of the historic hotel, and dining on the beautiful open air patio is a treat. It’s on the pricier side - $47 for adults, $23 for children 5-11 - but the buffet offers a vast amount of options, including salads, cheeses, fruits, bagels, seafood, waffles, omelets, meat, desserts and more. Unlimited champagne also flows. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For reservations, call 951-341-6767. 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. 

Celebrate brunch with an Italian twist at Eddie’s Cucina Italiana in Rancho Cucamonga. Items include pasta, fresh carved turkey and prime rib, seafood, omelets, made-to-order waffles and a chocolate fountain. Champagne and mimosas are also served. Adults $29.95 and kids $13.95. Cal 909-476-8400 for reservations. 8153 Aspen Ave., Rancho Cucamonga.