Alehouse Mothers Day

Weeks in advance!!! That’s when I started calling restaurants to attend Mothers Day brunch. I tried the two most famous brunch establishments in Eagle (Eagle Hills Golf Course and Banbury Golf Course) to find out they had been booked for some time. One just had a message for callers stating they are booked. When I called the other I detected a hint of laughter when I asked to make a reservation. Ok, lesson learned.

So it comes down to a last minute decision and I have no problem making reservations at the River Rock Ale House in Eagle. I have eaten there several times in the past for lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch. Not overly impressed with most of their menu but do a recall a pleasant visit the last time we did brunch. So, of course I feel like a super hero that has just saved Mothers Day by finding a place to dine other than McDonald’s. Yeh, not the case when it’s all said and done.

On previous visits they have had an actual brunch menu. This day they have a buffet with and omelet bar. That’s ok right? No, not ok for $16.99 per adult, $9.99 per child. All pastries came from a box that most likely originated at Costco. I also expect that when fruit is served it is ripe and ready to eat. Not the case with the cantaloupe and other assorted fruits (Strawberries were good, tis the season). The rest of the buffet was the typical scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, etc. all of which was eatable. If my youngest daughter could talk she would tell you the bacon is to die for. Never seen a one year old eat a slab of bacon before. Glad the wife got that diaper!!! Happy Mothers Day!!!

Also included in the buffet were a nice omelet bar and your choice of coffee, juice or mimosa. Yep, that’s how you get your monies worth. Load mom up with liquor. I could swear I saw someone taking a cab home after breakfast.

All kidding aside we had a pleasant time but still felt this to be overpriced and will dine elsewhere next year. I plan to call Eagle Hills tomorrow for a reservation.