Whether an oceanfront brunch or a wine-laden dinner is Mom’s style, check out these restaurants offering feasts fit for a queen this Mother’s Day in Southern California.
Rumorosa
Harbor Island
Rumorosa, the new Cali-Baja restaurant located at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, will offer its first-ever Mother’s Day brunch with a stunning harbor view and a buffet-style menu. Menu highlights include a bountiful selection of breakfast dishes including a panaderia display with house-baked local Mexican pastries; chef attended made-to-order omelets; sushi and seafood; a street taco station; a full dessert bar; and more. Rumorosa will also gift moms with a complimentary rose and custom flower crowns will be available for $45.
Cost: $95 per adult; $45 per child, ages 6 to 12.
Reservations: OpenTable.
20|Twenty
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Southern California at 20|Twenty at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, digging into a special brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can create lovely floral bouquets and enjoy classic brunch favorites, a carving station, a raw bar, springtime treats and more. In addition to brunch, moms and their loved ones will have access to the Westin and Sheraton pools, poolside games, and changing rooms and showers.
Cost: $139 per adult; $49 per child.
Reservations: www.20twentygrill.com.
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado
With an elegant brunch in the beautiful Southpointe Ballroom, the legendary Hotel del Coronado is a top spot to honor Mom this Mother’s Day in Southern California. A buffet featuring spring salads, seafood, pasta, meats and brunch favorites will be paired with live music and decadent treats.
Cost: $185 per adult; $95 per child, ages 4 to 12.
Reservations: hoteldel.com.
The Marine Room
La Jolla
Treat Mom to an unforgettable experience this Mother’s Day at the Marine Room in La Jolla. From noon to 7 p.m., the restaurant will be offering a special prix-fixe menu paired with views of crashing waves through the expansive windows. Guests can savor fresh, seasonal cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and world-class service with standout entrees like citrus-miso-glazed Koa King salmon, lamb medallion, house-cured duck breast and much more.
Cost: $165 per adult; $60 per child, ages 6 to 12.
Reservations: www.marineroom.com.
Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile
San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter’s Pendry San Diego offers a Moët for Moms Mother’s Day Brunch at Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cheers to Mom with a complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne alongside a prix-fixe brunch menu for the whole family, including carving and dessert stations and a chocolate fountain.
Cost: $95 per person.
Reservations: OpenTable.
AVANT
San Diego
AVANT at Rancho Bernardo Inn, located in picturesque North County San Diego, is celebrating mamas with bottomless bubbles paired with Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez’s four-course Mother’s Day brunch. Menu highlights include brioche French toast with lemon ricotta and berries, the Chef’s Garden egg benedict, wagyu New York strip, King crab legs and much more. Brunch is available from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $110 per person (including Champagne).
Reservations: OpenTable.
The Front Yard
North Hollywood
The Front Yard at The Garland is celebrating Mother’s Day in Southern California by whipping up a fun, family-friendly three-course brunch. Enjoy a wide selection of seasonally-inspired starters and main entree options, like Adobo-roasted ham, mushroom-stuffed beef tenderloin filet and yuzu-butter halibut. As the cherry on top of the meal, end the feast with ricotta cheesecake, assorted pastries, fresh fruit and a crepe station.
Cost: $79 per adult; $35 per child, ages 12 and under.
Reservations: OpenTable.
Paradisaea
Bird Rock
San Diego’s buzzy dining hotspot, Paradisaea, offers the perfect setting for celebrating Mother’s Day in Southern California. In honor of the holiday, the Michelin Guide-rated eatery has curated a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day special chef’s menu featuring off-the-menu items, available only on Sunday, May 12.
Reservations: OpenTable.
Huntress
San Diego
An upscale, modern steakhouse in the Gaslamp Quarter, Huntress is dishing up the perfect dining experience for the moms in your life. Guests can expect floral influences and fresh seasonal flavors. Plus, moms dine free on Mother’s Day.
Reservations: huntresssteak.com.
4 Saints
Palm Springs
Savor special menus for Mother’s Day brunch and dinner at 4 Saints, the rooftop restaurant at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs. Executive Chef Richard Crespin’s menus are innovative in flavor and influenced by Spanish, Japanese and French cuisines. Brunch selections include chicken and waffle with wild rice waffle, fried chicken breast, Nashville hot sauce, watercress and maple syrup, and the dinner menu features lobster tartine served with Ostera caviar and roasted salmon with butternut squash, roasted mushrooms, and rosemary-ginger-chili vinaigrette. Brunch is noon to 3 p.m. while dinner is 4 to 8 p.m.
Reservations: OpenTable.
Dekkadance
Los Angeles
Treat Mom to a special meal this Mother’s Day in Southern California at Dekkadance, located on the 69th floor of InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the holiday menu is the perfect way to spoil Mom with an array of decadent dishes, like carved-to-order meats, fresh seafood, eclectic entrees and tasty sweets and pastries.
Cost: $125 per adult; $55 per child, ages 12 and under.
Reservations: www.ihg.com.
Tangerine Room
Anaheim
Tangerine Room at The Westin Anaheim Resort is set to host a wonderful Mother’s Day buffet from noon to 6 p.m., complemented with live entertainment and surprises for Mom. Guests can savor action carving stations, fresh salads and seafood, kid-friendly eats, a sweet dessert bar and much more.
Cost: $95 per adult; $55 per child, ages 12 and under.
Reservations: OpenTable.
Rancho Valencia
Rancho Santa Fe
Join Rancho Valencia to celebrate Mother’s Day with loved ones and enjoy an array of delicious brunch offerings, among the resort’s beautiful outdoor setting. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., dig into a decadent buffet featuring the resort’s legendary raw bar, spring salads and carving stations, before visiting the dessert bar. Plus, kids will have a blast with the lawn activities including crafts, balloons, bubbles, bouquet making, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and more.
Cost: $225 per adult; $95 per child, ages 11 and under.
Reservations: ranchovalencia.com.
Park Hyatt Aviara
Carlsbad
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with a brunch experience at Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad. Treat Mom to a culinary journey featuring fresh seafood, delectable pastries and everything in between. Mother’s Day brunch is served 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Aviara Salon.
Cost: $140 per adult; $60 per child.
Reservations: parkhyattaviara.com.