Mother's Day Brunch in the Crystal Ballroom at Fairmont Palliser

Mother's Day Brunch at Fairmont Palliser

Celebrate Mother's Day with a decadent brunch inside the iconic Crystal Ballroom at Fairmont Palliser. Surrounded by timeless elegance, enjoy a beautifully curated dining experience featuring exquisite cuisine and exceptional service. Honor mom with a heartfelt gathering and create special memories in one of Calgary's most renowned venues.

Please contact us to notify of any allergies. All reservations are subject to a two-hour seating time. Please note that this event is not eligible for ALL (Accor Live Limitless) points.

Cancellation Policy:
We are excited to celebrate Mother's Day with you! To accommodate as many families as possible, we kindly ask that any cancellations or refund requests be made at least 72 hours in advance. After this period, refunds will not be issued. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us make this event special for all the wonderful moms.

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu – May 11, 2025
Crystal Ballroom

GOOD MORNING STARTERS
- Freshly baked mini croissants, danishes, muffins
- Diced fresh fruit: melons, pineapple, strawberries
- Greek yogurt, berry yogurt, house-made granola (may contain nuts)

BREAKFAST MAINS
- Scrambled eggs (GF)
- Eggs Benedict with honey ham and herb hollandaise (contains dairy & gluten)
- Smoked bacon (GF, DF)
- Chicken apple sausage (GF, DF)
- Chef-attended omelet station: ham, onion, pepper, scallions, smoked tomato salsa, spinach, mushroom, cheddar, goat cheese

ASIAN STATION
- Chickpea & broccoli salad, tahini dressing (contains sesame, GF, DF)
- Oriental salad, ginger-sesame dressing (contains sesame & gluten, DF)
- Dim Sum Bar: vegan dumplings, oriental chicken dumplings, shrimp spring rolls (all dim sum items contain gluten and dairy)
- Chef-attended Char Siu Pork Station: bao bun, vegetable fried rice, vegetable noodles, kimchi, cucumber, pickled carrot & radish, steamed bok choy, pickled shimiji mushrooms, baby corn, edamame beans, sriracha, Japanese mayonnaise, hoisin sauce

RAW BAR & SEAFOOD STATION
- Sashimi: unagi, sea bream, tuna, hamachi, salmon, wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce
- Smoked steelhead trout, salmon gravlax, capers, onion, lemon (seafood, GF, DF)
- Poached shrimp, marinated calamari, cocktail sauce, thousand island (shellfish, contains eggs, GF, DF)

EUROPEAN STATION
- Palliser baguette, sourdough, naan, lavash crackers (all breads contain gluten & dairy)
- Mezze: mixed olives, pickled mushrooms, gherkins, pepperoncini, artichokes (GF, DF, vegan)
- Hummus (GF, DF, vegan), babaganoush (GF, DF, vegan), tzatziki (GF, contains dairy)
- Cheeses: gouda, gruyere, comté, emmental, triple cream brie, Danish blue, Boursin, grapes (contains dairy, GF)
- Charcuterie: salami, capocolla, soppressata, bresaola, local landjäger, assorted mustards (pork, may contain gluten, DF)
- Macaroni primavera salad, summer vegetables (contains gluten, DF)
- Heirloom tomatoes, torn mozzarella, pickled onions, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt (contains dairy, GF)

LUNCH MAINS
- Char-grilled chicken breast, mushroom marsala sauce (contains dairy, GF)
- Four cheese tortellini, garlic butter sauce, grape tomato, spinach (contains gluten & dairy)
- Beef bourguignon with pearl onions and mushrooms (GF, DF)
- Seafood bouillabaisse with salmon, cod, shrimp, clams, mussels, fennel (GF, DF)

CANADIAN CLASSICS
- Spring greens: romaine, arugula, spinach, kale
- Little tomatoes, cucumber, radish, shredded carrots, marinated chickpeas, pickled onions
- Bacon (contains pork, GF, DF), boiled egg
- Cheeses: parmesan, feta, goat chevre (all cheeses are GF, contain dairy)
- Dressings: balsamic (GF, DF), Caesar (GF, DF, contains eggs), lime vinaigrette (GF, DF)
- Corn chowder (GF, DF)
- Roasted heirloom rainbow potatoes (GF, DF)
- Medley of spring vegetables with olive oil and herbs (GF, DF)

Chef-Attended Stations:
- Pancakes station: pancakes (contains gluten & dairy), whipped cream, berry compote, Quebec maple syrup, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, cinnamon butter (contains dairy, GF), bourbon caramel (contains alcohol & dairy, GF)
- Carving station: black pepper & rosemary salt-crusted AAA Alberta beef ribeye, horseradish crème, rosemary jus (GF, DF)

KIDS STATION
- Vegetable sticks with ranch (contains dairy, GF)
- Macaroni & cheese (contains gluten & dairy, vegetarian)
- Chicken fingers and tater tots with ketchup and plum sauce (contains gluten, DF)

PASTRY SHOP
- Almond peach galette with whipped cream
- Raspberry matcha tart
- Strawberry & cream Paris Brest
- Vanilla lemon mini cupcake
- Passionfruit mini profiterole
- Mini banana Basque cheesecake
- Coconut white chocolate blueberry mousse
- Mango cake roll
- A selection of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options will also be available.

DARK CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN
- Strawberries and pineapples
- Donut holes
- Marshmallows