SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As we look forward to feting the moms in our lives over brioche French toast and bellinis on Mother's Day, the most popular day to dine out for brunch, OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), today unveiled the 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America for 2017. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 10 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 24,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

From restaurants serving up classic comfort dishes and lavish buffets to those offering eclectic twists on traditional brunch fare, the complete list features winning restaurants in 36 states and Washington, D.C., and includes El Techo in San Francisco, The Rainbow Room in New York City and Brennan's in New Orleans. California, a hot spot for both its beaches and ingredient-driven food scene, comes out on top with 10 winning restaurants, followed by Texas and Virginia with eight each, Florida and North Carolina with six a piece, and Pennsylvania and Washington both claiming five.

Because brunch has become such a decidedly American pastime, it isn't surprising that the majority of winners specialize in American fare. However, Creole, French, fusion, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines are also present on the list.

"Brunch has become as synonymous with Mother's Day celebrations as it has the weekend, and the repertoire of dishes associated with the midday meal has expanded exponentially," said Caroline Potter, OpenTable Chief Dining Officer. "No longer an after-thought, this meal at these winning restaurants has become a showcase for culinary diversity, with restaurants serving everything from classic Eggs Benedict and buttermilk pancakes to succulent fried chicken with waffles, chorizo scrambles, and luxe buffets with made-to-order stations and raw bars that would delight even the most avid eaters."

The 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America list is generated solely from more than 10 million verified OpenTable diner reviews collected between March 1, 2016 and February 28, 2017. All restaurants with a minimum "overall" score and number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of reviews for which "great for brunch" was selected as a special feature.

Based on this methodology, the following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, comprise the 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America for 2017 according to OpenTable diners. The complete list may also be viewed at https://www.opentable.com/m/best-brunch-restaurants-in-america-2017.

Diners can also read more about the 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America as well as our #MomSquadBrunch Mother's Day giveaway by visiting the OpenTable blog.

100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America for 2017

187 Rue Principale - Emmaus, PennsylvaniaACQUA - Forest Lake, MinnesotaAksum - Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBaker House - Lake Geneva, WisconsinBeachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove - Newport Coast, CaliforniaBiltmore Brunch - Coral Gables, FloridaThe Bistro at Childress Vineyards - Lexington, North Carolina Blue Ridge - Asheville, North Carolina Boulevard Bistro- New York, New York Bravo! Restaurant and Cafe - Kalamazoo, Michigan Brennan's - New Orleans, LouisianaCafé 43 - Dallas, TexasCafe Benedicte - Houston, TexasCafe Modern - Fort Worth, TexasCafe Monte - Charlotte, North Carolina Cafe Pacific – Palos Verdes, CaliforniaCafé Sebastienne - Kansas City, Missouri Camp Verde General Store and Restaurant - Camp Verde, TexasCanyon Cafe at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort - Tucson, Arizona Chateau Morrisette - Floyd, Virginia Chez Zee - Austin, TexasChicken and the Egg - Marietta, GeorgiaCircle Brunch - The Breakers - Palm Beach, FloridaClaire's at the Depot - Warrenton, Virginia The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain - Dickerson, Maryland Cooperage Inn Restaurant - Baiting Hollow (Calverton), New York Dante Next Door - Cleveland, OhioThe Davenport Signature Buffet - Spokane, Washington Deerpark Restaurant-Biltmore Estate - Asheville, North CarolinaThe Dining Room at Salish Lodge & Spa - Snoqualmie, Washington El Techo - San Francisco, California Eleven at Crystal Bridges - Bentonville, ArkansasEllyngton's at the Brown Palace - Denver, ColoradoFarm & Table - Albuquerque, New Mexico The Fieldhouse - Billings, MontanaFreddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant - Arlington, VirginiaThe Frog and Turtle - Westbrook, MaineGalvez Bar & Grill - Galveston, TexasGarden Terrace at The Inverness Hotel - Englewood, ColoradoGertrude's - Baltimore - Baltimore, MarylandGolden Mast - Okauchee, WisconsinGrand Cafe at Omni Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CaliforniaGrand Dining Room at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel - Jekyll Island, GeorgiaGrand Finale Restaurant - Cincinnati, Ohio The Greenhouse Bistro & Market - Homosassa, FloridaHarding House - Nashville, Tennessee Home Restaurant - Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CaliforniaHotel Del - Crown Room - San Diego, CaliforniaThe Hunt Room at the Desmond Hotel - Malvern, PennsylvaniaInn at Barley Sheaf Farm - Holicong, Pennsylvania Iron Rooster - Annapolis, MarylandItalia Trattoria - Spokane, WashingtonJ Graham's Cafe - Louisville, KentuckyLake Elmo Inn - Lake Elmo, MinnesotaLake Terrace - The Broadmoor - Colorado Springs, ColoradoThe Lakehouse - Mandeville - Mandeville, Louisiana Lilac - Billings, Montana Lucille at Drury Lane - Oak Brook, IllinoisLuLu's - Richmond, Virginia M ST. Cafe - Saint Paul, MinneapolisThe Magnolia Thomas Restaurant - Woodstock, GeorgiaMarket Street Grille - Harrison, OhioMichele's - Dover, DelawareMuseum Cafe - Oklahoma City, OklahomaNasher Cafe - Durham, North CarolinaOasis Cafe - Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City, UtahOld Mill Room at The Boar's Head - Charlottesville, VirginiaThe Old School Farm To Table - Nashville, TennesseeOxford Exchange - Tampa, FloridaPalace Bar - Miami Beach, FloridaThe Palmetto Cafe - Charleston, South CarolinaPorch Cafe - Galveston, TexasPost & Beam - Los Angeles, CaliforniaProvence - Carrboro - Carrboro, North CarolinaThe Pump House - Fairbanks, AlaskaQueen Mary Tea Room - Seattle, WashingtonThe Rainbow Room - New York, New YorkRed Gravy - New Orleans, LouisianaThe Regency Room - The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center - Roanoke, VirginiaRegi's American Bistro - Baltimore, MarylandRegion's 117 - Lake Frederick, VirginiaThe Restaurant at Burdicks - Walpole, New HampshireRestaurant Pomme - Gordonsville, VirginiaRestaurant506 at The Sanford House - Arlington, TexasRiver Crab - St. Clair - St. Clair, MichiganThe Roycroft Inn - East Aurora, New YorkSalty's on Alki Beach - Seattle, WashingtonSeasons At The Ocean House - Westerly, Rhode IslandSeaview's Main Dining Room - Galloway, New JerseySpringHouse - Alexander City, AlabamaSterling Brunch Buffet - Bally's Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NevadaSundy House - Delray Beach, FloridaTaste of Belgium - Clifton - Cincinnati, OhioTerrain Garden Cafe - Glen Mills, PennsylvaniaTimmer's Resort - West Bend, WisconsinTJ's at The Jefferson Hotel - Richmond, VirginiaV's Italiano Ristorante - Independence, MissouriThe Veranda Restaurant - Fallbrook, CaliforniaWest Cafe - Portland, OregonThe Westgate Hotel - Sunday Brunch & Le Fontainebleau Room - San Diego, California

About OpenTable Restaurant ReviewsOriginally launched in November 2008, the OpenTable Reviews program helps diners find restaurants that best fit their dining occasions. Only diners who recently honored an OpenTable reservation are invited to submit restaurant reviews. Visitors to OpenTable can access reviews for thousands of OpenTable restaurant partners across the United States, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan and the UK. The OpenTable Reviews program has generated more than 40 million restaurant reviews by verified diners, establishing OpenTable as one of the largest and most trusted sources for restaurant reviews.

About OpenTable:OpenTable, part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), is the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations, seating more than 21 million diners per month via online bookings across more than 40,000 restaurants. The OpenTable network connects restaurants and diners, helping diners discover and book the perfect table and helping restaurants deliver personalized hospitality to keep guests coming back. The OpenTable service enables diners to see which restaurants have available tables, select a restaurant based on verified diner reviews, menus, and other helpful information, and easily book a reservation. In addition to the company's website and mobile apps, OpenTable powers online reservations for nearly 600 partners, including many of the Internet's most popular global and local brands. For restaurants, the OpenTable hospitality solutions enable them to manage their reservation book, streamline their operations, and enhance their service levels. Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated over 1 billion diners around the world. OpenTable is headquartered in San Francisco and has bookable restaurants in more than 20 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom and the United States.

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