Best Mother's Day Brunch Spots

When it comes to culinary clichés, the Mother's Day brunch may top them all.

You know the drill: Take mom to a fancy-schmancy hotel, where there's the usual spread of carving and make-your-own omelet stations and steam-table fare.

But there are a number of eateries that go beyond the cliché -- sometimes by virtue of the food (call it Buffet 2.0), sometimes by virtue of the setting. We've scouted restaurants from coast to coast to find such examples.

Remember, reservations are usually essential at these or most other establishments, since Mother's Day is one of the busiest dining days of the year. ...