The five-course brunch at the historic Nicollet Island Inn does not disappoint, with a selection in each course that includes duck confit hash, bouillabaisse, a croque monsieur with lobster chowder and Key lime cheesecake. Bottomless beverages (Mimosas, coffee) are included. Cost is $36 per person.
- 95 Merriam St., Mpls
- 612-331-1800
- www.nicolletislandinn.com
At their charming Uptown storefront, Amore Victoria co-owners Alex and Jenna Victoria are celebrating the occasion with a brunch buffet, featuring frittatas, crêpes, beef brisket, salmon, ham, pork tenderloin, pastries and more. Cost is $22 for adults, $9 for ages 4 to 12, and free for ages 3 and under.
- 1601 W. Lake St., Mpls
- 612-823-0250
- www.amorevictoria.com
Take a seat inside the clubby confines of Pittsburgh Blue and enjoy à la carte dishes along the lines of prime rib Benedict, crab-asparagus-avocado salad, cold-smoked salmon with toasted bagels, a Niçoise-style tuna sandwich, shrimp cocktail and lobster bisque. Prices rarely top the low teens, and a small kids' menu ($4.95) includes pancakes, waffles and scrambled eggs.
- 3220 W. 70th St. (Galleria), Edina, 952-567-2700
- 11900 Main St. N., Maple Grove, 763-416-2663
- www.pittsburghbluesteak.com
