Mother Approved

Forget breakfast in bed. On May 13, put a twist on tradition with a Mother's Day brunch that offers more than standard fare. From garden dining to Gospel music and a Southern-style buffet, Cleveland-area brunches can please just about any mom. Here are five places worth checking out.

Table 45

Glazed spiral-cut ham, prime rib, oysters on the half-shell, fresh waffles and made-to-order omelets
11 a.m.-3 p.m.;
$38 adults, $15 children 6-10
tbl45.com

Springvale Ballroom

French toast, pancakes, chicken, pasta and garden vegetables
10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m.;
$18.95 adults, $12.95 children 8-12, $8.95 children 4-7
north-olmsted.com/springvalegolfcourse.cfm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Chef-carved strip loin of beef, applewood smoked bacon, sage sausage and made-to-order omelets
10 a.m.-3 p.m.;
$43 adults, $20 children
cbgarden.org

Hyde Park

Lobster bisque, lemon caper chicken and New York-style cheesecake
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;
$27.95 per three-course brunch
hydeparkrestaurants.com

House of Blues

A Gospel concert and an all-you-can-eat Southern-style buffet
10 a.m.;
$33 adults, $16.50 children
hob.com