We have a sampling of Mother’s Day brunch locations for the special day on May 12. Many locations require reservations, so be sure to call ahead.

Academe at The Kennebunk Inn, 45 Main St., Kennebunk; 985-3351

Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations recommended.

Five Fifty-Five, 555 Congress St., Portland; 761-0555

Brunch will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner will start at 5 p.m. Call for reservations.

The Good Table Restaurant, 527 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth; 799-4663

Brunch and dinner, starting at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call for reservations.

Inn at Brunswick Station, 4 Noble St., Brunswick; 837-6565

Brunch with entertainment will be served from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Weather permitting, families may dine on the patio.

Natalie’s Restaurant at Camden Harbour Inn, 83 Bayview St., Camden; 236-7008

Brunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations recommended.

White Barn Inn, 37 Beach Ave., Kennebunk; 967-2321

Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring chef Jonathan Cartwright. Featuring banana and milk chocolate pancakes with white chocolate maple syrup, strawberry French toast with rhubarb maple syrup and spinach and cheddar quiche.

York Harbor Inn, 480 York St., York Harbor; 363-5119

Mother’s Day Buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations required.

Zackery’s Restaurant at Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside St., Portland; 774-5601

Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live jazz piano by Richard Marsters. Call for reservations.