By Whitney Butler

 

Did you know that Mother’s Day is one of the most popular days to dine out? A quarter of Americans will celebrate with mom by going out to eat this year.

If you plan to join the celebration, you’re in luck. Marin County is home to more than 500 restaurants, renowned for their dedication to sustainability, local ingredients and loyalty to the craft of simply delicious food. Here’s your guide to Marin County’s best dining destinations for Mother’s Day.

 

Rickey’s Restaurant

If there’s one thing mom will appreciate on Mother’s Day, it’s a trip down memory lane. Whether you’re from the Bay Area or not, Rickey’s is a testament to hearty meals that have stood the test of time. This refurbished establishment serves old-fashioned American classics like spit-roasted meats, smoked prime rib and seasonal accouterments.

Mom will feel right at home inside the warm and comfortable interior, decorated with handcrafted Mission-style furniture, glowing chandeliers and leather. You’ll want to stay awhile cozied up by the fire, enjoying the comfort food mom will remember best from her own childhood and yours.

 

Mountain Home Inn Restaurant

The view from the outdoor patio at the Mountain Home Inn Restaurant is sensational in May—you can be on top of the world for breakfast or enjoy a bit of twilight for supper. Located in Mill Valley, and framed by the forest and the sea, this restaurant sits in a ridgeline on Mount Tamalpais. Mom will enjoy the scenic journey to this restaurant as much as she’ll enjoy the food.

Breakfast includes classic standards like buttermilk pancakes and sausage, eggs Benedict and French toast. Dinner shines with an amazing three-course prix fixe tasting menu for only $45 a person. You can enjoy Niman Ranch New York steak or wild mushroom ravioli, and mom will love her choice of dessert: chocolate lava cake or mango lemon sorbet.

 

Wherever you take mom for Mother’s Day this year, make sure it’s a place that’s as special as she is. Mark your calendars and reserve your table today.

 

For all you need to plan your Marin County vacation, visit the Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website or Facebook page.