By: Caroline Dominic-Giordano By: Caroline Dominic-Giordano | May 6, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guide,
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Los Angeles offers an array of dining options this Mother’s Day from upscale brunches to relaxing dinners, ensuring there is something for every mom to enjoy on her special day.
See also: The Los Angeles Mother's Day Guide
Website/ 8490 Sunset Blvd 90069
The 1 Hotel West Hollywood restaurant will present a sustainably sourced, farm-to-table brunch for Mother’s Day. The Southern California cuisine menu will feature specials like brioche French toast with strawberry rhubarb compote and whipped cream and crab cakes with avocado, citrus and espelette aioli.
Website/ 1 Pico Blvd 90405
The Shutters on the Beach restaurant will have a special menu for both brunch and dinner. Delight mom with a morning or afternoon meal of watermelon salad, smoked salmon benedict and salted caramel chocolate tart or a dinner of blue crab croquettes, wanderer filet mignon and raspberry sago, among other dish options.
Website/ 303 Cordova St 91101
The Hotel Dena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel restaurant will have an a la carte brunch featuring dishes like a lobster omelet, crepes and steak frites. Reservations are now open.
Website/ 8715 Beverly Blvd 90048
Make Mother’s Day extra special with one of the best recent additions to the West Hollywood dining scene. For one day only, Amour will be open for a family-style brunch that is inclusive of a pastry basket, a choice of entrée and a choice of dessert. Menu highlights include the Caledonia blue prawn carpaccio and Snake River Farm wagyu steak tartare. Reservations are now open.
Website/ Various
For $95 per person, Boa Steakhouse in West Hollywood, Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach will have brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The afternoon will include breakfast favorites, fresh salads, a seafood bar, carving stations, signature sides, desserts and specialty cocktails. While walk-ins are welcome, reservations are encouraged.
Website/ 1060 S Broadway 90015
The Hoxton rooftop will serve its vibrant, Peruvian-inspired cuisine on Mother’s Day. Menu highlights include the Cabra omelet, shrimp-hash pancake, blueberry pancakes and the Giant Empanada with maple sausage and sweet potato filling andserved with a sunny-side egg, fruit and aji panca maple syrup.
Website/ 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy 90265
The Malibu Beach Inn restaurant will host Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $85 per person or $115 per person with the wine pairing. Alongside Pacific Ocean views, you’ll be treated to a menu that features avocado toast, smoked salmon quiche, lobster linguine and more.
Website/ 9876 Wilshire Blvd 90210
The Beverly Hilton rooftop restaurant will present a memorable brunch buffet with a side of sweeping city views for Mother’s Day. Starting at $155 per person and $60 per kid aged 12 and under, the brunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature dishes like eggs benedict, build-your-own omelet, seasonal salads, yellow scallop squash, sushi, dessert, sweet and savory beignets and more. Reservations are now open.
Website/ 743 S Lucerne Blvd 90005
The Ebell dining room and garden will host a brunch buffet at noon. For $87 per adult and $45 for kids 6 to 12, the buffet will include waffles, poached salmon, omelets, prime rib, salads and desserts.
Website/ 1400 N Cahuenga Blvd 90028
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood rooftop will host brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alongside mimosas, bellinis and a build-your-own bloody mary bar, the buffet will feature options like mini quiches, French toast, pancakes, yogurt parfaits, breakfast potatoes and more.
Website/ 1717 Vine St 90028
The Aster rooftop restaurant will host Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alongside MOMosa kits, menu highlights include mini cinnamon rolls with royal icing, dragon fruit chia pudding, chilaquiles, quiche Lorraine, smoked pork belly benedict and more.
Website/ 1020 N San Vicente Blvd 90069
If afternoon tea is your preference, set your sights on The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills. For $84 per person and $55 for kids 12 and under, the service includes a menu of tea sandwiches, pastries, a special gift and a live harpist.
Website/ Various
From 10:30 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m., both Mastro’s in downtown and Beverly Hills will have a Mother's Day brunch with gourmet selections including an iced seafood tower, steak carving station and a decadent dessert display. There will also be live entertainment.
Website/ 5620 2nd St 90803
From 10: 30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Michael’s on Naples will have a pre-fixe brunch menu for $55 per person. Alongside a complimentary glass of prosecco for moms, the four-course menu features choices like ricotta-stuffed squash blossoms, brioche French toast with berries, squid ink pasta, a caramel mousse with chocolate tart shell and more.
Website/ 1100 Flower St 90015
From 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Palm will ensure any steakhouse-loving moms will get to savor a satisfying meal on their special day. Menu highlights include a lobster benedict, West Side lobster cobb salad and the Japanese A5 Hokkaido filet.
Website/ 765 Wall St 90014
Fried chicken and waffle lovers should sprint to Poppy + Rose for Mother’s Day. For Mother’s Day, it's honoring the brunch menu that has made it famous and will have delectable options like pulled pork hash, brioche French toast, steak breakfast burritos, fried chicken and waffles with honey butter and maple syrup and more.
Website/ 114 E 2nd St 90012
Head downtown for Mother’s Day where Redbird will have both brunch and dinner pre-fixe menus for Mother’s Day. Early eaters can enjoy the likes of Spring Gazpacho with avocado, aji amarillo and garden caviar; Sausage Roll with rabbit merguez, honey mustard and dandelion greens and Raviolo with English peas, lobster and morels, while dinner groups can feast on Strawberry Salad with wild arugula, lavender goat cheese, strawberry verjus, pistachio and basil oil; Diver Scallop with kohlrabi potage, celtuce and speck and Triple Chocolate Entremet with dark chocolate cake, milk chocolate mousse and white chocolate cremeux. Reservations are now open.
Website/ 2980 Los Feliz Blvd 90039
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tam O’Shanter is your go-to for an English brunch on Mother’s Day. It will have an array of specials including Yorkshire eggs benedict with shaved prime rib Yorkshire pudding, horseradish, hollandaise, poached eggs, and chives and Tam O’Shanter’s signature corned beef hash, a Lawrence Frank original recipe with two poached eggs and herbed hollandaise, among others. Reservations are now open.
Website/ 450 Main St 90245
The Brazilian-Asian restaurant in El Segundo will have its brunch menu and all-day special, scallop or steak risotto, on Mother’s Day. Alongside a complimentary toast, menu highlights include the Crepioca made with grilled shrimp and cream cheese in a tapioca crepe and tres leches cake made with strawberry sauce and pistachio brittle.
Website/ 9001 Santa Monica Blvd 90069
Treat mom to the finest of gastronomic delicacies for Mother’s Day. In West Hollywood, Uchi will have a curated omakase selection of favorite menu items and unique off-menu bites like oysters, akami crudo, sake maki, grilled lobster and jasmine cream. Reservations are now open.
Website / 1212 3rd St Promenade 90401
Enjoy a delightful brunch this Mother’s Day at 1212 Santa Monica on May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sip on bottomless mimosas and soak up the sunshine on the outdoor promenade. There will also be cookies, tulips, a live DJ and more.
Website / 9543 Culver Blvd 90232
Akasha invites guests this Mother’s Day to enjoy its a la carte brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dishes include shakshuka, brisket hash, wild mushroom toast and tiramisu French toast. Specials are also available for dinner starting at 5:00 p.m., including fresh market salads, pasta, shareables and mains such as tandoori chicken wings, gochujang cauliflower, Bali seafood curry and more. Seasonal specials will also be available for both brunch and dinner.
Website / Various
Enjoy a delightful Mother's Day brunch at A.O.C. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring chef Suzanne Goin's creations like sticky buns or savory Spanish fried chicken with cornmeal waffles. A la carte dinner offerings start at 5:00 p.m. featuring seasonal dishes from the Santa Monica Farmers Market, such as grilled diver scallops with risotto carbonara or spiced fish tagine. Sip on cocktails by Ignacio Murillo and celebrate mom in a chic setting.
Website / 9040 Sunset Blvd 90069
Celebrate this Mother’s Day at Ardor in The West Hollywood Edition with farmer’s market produce and meats, tofu fried rice, king crab pasta, shrimp and grits, waffle fried chicken and more. Eat and drink in the dining room filled with plants or on the charming outdoor patio. The brunch also features a dessert garden, carving station, omelet station and shareable plates. Children ages 12 and under can select from dishes, such as chicken tenders, grilled cheese, buttered pasta or cheeseburgers. Indulge in sweet treats like macarons, carrot cakes, assorted cookies, pineapple upside-down cakes and fruit tarts. Brunch is $140 per adult and $75 for children ages 3 to 12. Reservations can be made now.
Website / 11647 San Vicente Blvd 90049
Enjoy a brunch buffet on May 12 at Baltaire in the spacious dining room or the outdoor terrace for an upscale dining experience this Mother’s Day. The buffet will include a carving station with USDA prime rib, honey-baked ham and roasted salmon and an iced shellfish station with fresh oysters, shrimp and snow crab claws. Options also include freshly made sushi, traditional breakfast dishes such as eggs benedict, French toast and chilaquiles and an assortment of fresh pastries and desserts. What’s more, a gelato cart will be going around so guests can enjoy freshly made gelato. The Mother’s Day brunch is priced at $150 for adults and $50 for children.
Website / 14160 Palawan Way 90292
Beachside Restaurant & Bar at Jamaica Bay Inn presents a prix-fixe menu priced at $65 per person, as well as a la carte options this Mother’s Day. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. indulge in chicken and waffle skewers, buttermilk pancakes, fried chicken toast and strawberry shortcake for dessert. A specialty Mother’s Love cocktail made with Tito’s, raspberry liquor, lemon juice and simple syrup will also be available. Reservations are available now.
Website / 8171 Santa Monica Blvd 90046
Spend this Mother’s Day at Connie & Ted’s on the large outdoor patio with lunch or brunch at this New England-inspired restaurant. The brunch menu includes comfort foods like shrimp chilaquiles, crab and lobster omelets and Maine lobster croque “Connie” served with gruyere, figaro sauce and a sunny-side-up egg. Pastry chef Daphane DeLone is making her fresh monkey bread: a sticky cinnamon bread with cream cheese icing, made in-house. In addition, try the seasonal-inspired cocktails like the Sweet Escape strawberry lemon Bellini or the Sunday PTO sotol hibiscus cocktail. Strawberries and cream cookie sandwiches are free for moms with an entree purchase. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Website / 9045 Santa Monica Blvd 90069
Coucou is West Hollywood’s newest French-inspired bistro. On May 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Coucou will present an a la carte brunch on the charming outdoor patio. Additional details about menu offerings are to come and reservations can be made now on Resy.
Website / 468 N Bedford Dr 90210
Indulge in a variety of different foods this Mother’s Day at Crustacean Beverly Hills with dishes like Dungeness crab omelets, shrimp and grits, jumbo prawn cocktails and Harry berries strawberry semifreddo with Thai basil coulis. What’s more, guests can pick different dim sum choices with the roaming An Sum Cart. If you’re looking for dinner options, the restaurant also offers four dinner specials on Mother’s Day, including coconut shrimp summer rolls, scallop crudo, whole grilled lobster with Asian herb pesto and Harry berries semifreddo. Brunch is offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner specials are available from 5 to 10 p.m.
Website / 2025 Avenue of the Stars 90067
Fairmont Century Plaza honors with a special brunch at Lumiére on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with dishes such as avocado toast, buttermilk pancakes, chicken and waffles and more. An a la carte menu will also be available. Guests can eat, drink and enjoy activities featuring gratitude stations for moms, flower crowns, tarot readings and a watercolorist.
Website / 1910 Ocean Way 90405
Celebrate Mother’s Day by the sea at Hotel Casa Del Mar with dishes like petite croque madame, lobster and avocado, grilled wild swordfish, spring vegetables and more. Finish off your meal at the dessert table with treats such as raspberry shortcake heart, almond orange cake, hazelnut and chocolate tart. Prices start at $125 per person and reservations can be made now.
Website / 8225 Beverly Blvd 90048
Experience a relaxing Mother's Day dinner at Jar, a classic American restaurant with culinary twists. Indulge in grilled and braised meats, seafood and special sides like crab deviled eggs and duck fried rice. Sip on crafted cocktails, like the Jar Gimlet and Serengeti and finish your meal with a sweet butterscotch pudding. Dinner is available from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Website / 6516 Selma Ave 90028
Enjoy a special Mother Day’s brunch on May 12 available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at K’ateen which includes a complimentary Mama Spritz drink. Try brunch favorites with a twist like horchata French toast, flan brulee pancakes, huevos rancheros and more.
Website / 9785 S Santa Monica Blvd 90210
La Dolce Vita is serving its Sunday-only dinner menu and a specialty pasta dish to honor this Mother’s Day from 5 to 10 p.m. Additional details about menu offerings are to come and reservations can be made now.
Website / 8400 Santa Monica Blvd 90069
Shower your mom this Mother’s Day with sweet treats and flowers at La Bohème West Hollywood. La Bohème is a French-inspired restaurant serving crostini platters, smoked salmon, charcuterie boards and more.
Website / 1755 N Highland Ave 90028
Dine in the heart of Hollywood this Mother’s Day at Loews Hollywood Hotel with a grand brunch spread and a complimentary mimosa bar. Brunch is prepared by executive chef Jeff Torin and will feature smoked salmon, fresh seafood, mini quiches, fresh fruits, omelets, Belgian waffles, a meat carving station and more. Sides include seasonal vegetables, salads, breakfast potatoes, sausage, bacon and plenty of fresh breads and pastries. Cupcakes and other sweet treats will be available for dessert. The brunch is priced starting at $69 per adult with the mimosa bar included, $30 per child ages 6 to 12 and free for children ages 5 and under. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Website / 395 Santa Monica Pl #300 90401
Dine at LouLou’s this Mother’s Day for a French and Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. Enjoy a seafood tower, live entertainment and DJs starting at 11:30 a.m. on May 12. This brunch is priced at $85 for adults and $45 for children.
Website / 8430 Sunset Blvd 90069
Celebrate this Mother’s Day atop the rooftop at Pendry West Hollywood with a three-course menu at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant, Merois. Take in the stunning views of Los Angeles, sip on refreshing drinks and enjoy fine Californian and French-inspired dining. Seatings are offered from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and prices start at $150 per person. Make your reservations now.
Website / 6703 Melrose Ave 90038
On May 12 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m., Meteora will host a five-course prix-fixe dining experience led by chef Jordan Kahn. Meteora’s dishes are live-fire cooked and guests can anticipate dishes that combine unique creations made with sustainably-sourced and fresh, seasonal ingredients. There will also be a la carte dining menu available in the lounge. Prices start at $95 per person and reservations can be made now via OpenTable.
Website / 1541 Ocean Ave 90401
Mon Ami Santa Monica presents a Mediterranean-inspired brunch along the Santa Monica coastline, featuring dishes like eggs florentine with whipped feta and French toast with vanilla anglaise sauce. Bottomless mimosas are available for an additional $19 per person. Guests can also join Mon Ami for dinner, with its pre-fixe four-course dinner for $95 per person with menu highlights such as lobster filet, petit filet and pineapple sorbet with chocolate panna cotta for dessert.
Website /2732 Main St 90405
Indulge in a multi-course, family-style brunch this Mother’s Day at Pasjoli, a modern upscale bistro. The Grand Menu, priced at $135 per guest, includes options of deviled eggs, French onion or duck cherry tartlets, hanger steak and more. Pasjoli also offers a kids' menu with options such as mac n cheese, spring vegetables and profiteroles. Reservations are available for May 12 for seatings in the main dining room, the outdoor garden or the bar. Seatings start at 10:30 a.m.
Website / 435 Shoreline Village Dr 90802
Celebrate this Mother’s Day at a jazz brunch at Queensview Steakhouse at Parkers’ Lighthouse or at the buffet spread. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can choose one appetizer, one entree and options from the dessert buffet. Menu highlights include beef tenderloin benedict, lobster benedict, stuffed French toast, oven-roasted Chilean seabass and more. The brunch also offers complimentary champagne, mimosas, bloody Marys, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Eat, drink and enjoy live jazz music by solo pianist, Ed Czach. This brunch is priced at $99 per person. Meanwhile, the buffet spread will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick from an array of brunch dishes such as fresh seafood, salads, meats and an assortment of baked goods. The buffet also includes complimentary Champagne, mimosas, coffee, tea and soft beverages. Prices for the buffet are $92 per adult and $32 for per child. In addition, Parkers’ Lighthouse is serving specialty spring cocktails like Tiki Time and Double Berry Lemonade throughout May.
Website / 8801 Washington Blvd 90232
This Sicilan-style restaurant presents a Mother’s Day pre-fixe brunch priced at $75 per person, available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu highlights include specials like lemon ricotta pancakes, Tiara Donna pasta with spicy vodka sauce and prime hanger steak and eggs. A buffet-style cold bar will be available with Italian and American classics like ricotta toast with orange and pistachios, Italian charcuterie and oysters with apple mignonette and cocktail sauce. Mimosas and coffee drinks will also be available to order. Children can have fun at the craft station making cards for their moms, making for a memorable Mother’s Day.
Website / 13534 Bali Way 90292
Located in the Marina del Rey Hotel, Salt will present a prix-fixe menu for $65 per person this Mother’s Day with specials such as Maine lobster bisque, crabcake eggs benedict and steak and eggs. Dessert options include a chocolate decadence molten cake or bread pudding souffle. Make your reservations now.
Website / 501 N Sepulveda Blvd 90266
Second Story restaurant at The Belamar Hotel will host a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dine on specials like mini huevos rancheros, mini eggs benedict, croissants and caramelized banana and Nutella crepes. Prices start at $49 per adult, $15 per child 12 and under and bottomless mimosas are available for an additional $15 per person. Reservations can be made now.
Website / 176 N Canon Dr 90210
Enjoy an elegant Mother’s Day meal at Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant. Spago is serving a four-course meal plus amuse bouche. Eat, drink and celebrate Mother’s Day with live music from noon to 5 p.m. Pricing starts at $195 per adult and $85 for children ages 10 and under. Floral centerpieces are available for purchase to take home to treat your mom, as well as signature Wolfgang Puck bonbons. Reservations are available now.
Website / 930 Hilgard Ave 90024
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delightful rosé brunch and dinner at STK with rosé drink specials and roses for mom. Dine on spring specials available all weekend long like slow-roasted prime rib, parmesan crusted sole and cheddar hashbrowns or brunch dishes like lobster benedict and steak and eggs with buttermilk pancakes. Sip on Justin Rosé or Chandon Brut Rosé by the glass, available only on May 12. Reservations for brunch or dinner can be made now.
Website / 453 N Canon Dr 90210
Eat, drink and listen to live jazz music this Mother’s Day at Tatel Beverly Hills, which is serving up specialty dishes this Mother’s Day for brunch and dinner. Brunch includes grilled Spanish octopus, chorizo and bravas omelettes with manchego cheese and Torrija French toast with creme fraiche. Sip on bottomless sangrias for an additional $23 per person or $12 cocktails at cocktail hour, starting at 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy Tatel classics like seafood or short rib paella, as well as specialty menu options like a 32-ounce Tomahawk steak.
Website / 100 Terranea Way 90275
Terranea Resort will host several upscale dining experiences to celebrate Mother’s Day. With breathtaking views of the Palos Verdes peninsula coastline and dining options for all to enjoy, this Mother’s Day at Terranea is sure to be a memorable experience. At the Palos Verdes ballroom, there will be brunch with seatings starting at 9:30 a.m. and live entertainment from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dining options created by chef Andrew Vaughan and his team include a market fruit display, pastry assortments, house-made ricotta pancakes, an omelet station and sausage bar. There will also be a charcuterie station featuring California cheeses, as well as a salad bar, jumbo shrimp, snow crab, octopus salad, oyster shuckings and more. An Asian cuisine section will offer a choice of dumplings and, if you are hungry for more, fill up on the carved slow-roasted prime rib and honesty mustard glazed ham with stone fruit mostarda. Farmers market entrees include chicken piccata, pan-seared sea bass, season spring vegetables and more. Finish off your meal on a sweet note with options such as s’mores tartlets, rose panna cotta, blueberry and fudge cheesecake. Ballroom seating starts at $139 per person for adults, $69 for children ages five to 13 and $19 for children ages three to four. Terrace Seating is $160 per adult, $89 for kids ages five to 13 and $19 for kids ages three to four, with ages two and under complimentary.
Alternatively, enjoy a charming three-course Mother’s Day brunch at Mar’sel on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with curated dishes by chef Fabio Ugoletti. Dishes include corn gazpacho with sea urchin, tomato, cucumber, avocado, crab, green onion and tarragon, followed by lobster agnolotti with green and white asparagus, peas coulis, sungold tomato, blossoms and mint and, for the final course, strawberry and Champagne mousse served with fresh berries and toasted meringue. This three-course brunch is priced at $135 per person.
Meanwhile, fom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Catalina Kitchen presents a laid-back brunch with a seasonally-inspired menu featuring a pancake station, oatmeal and omelet stations, pastries, specialty stone-oven pizzas, seasonally fresh salads, raw bar with shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell, tuna poke and more. Entrees include lobster and scallop pasta, mahi mahi with pineapple salsa, mushroom risotto and other hearty dishes. Sip on Mom-osas and Mom-inis in a variety of different flavors while taking in oceanside views. For dessert, savor coconut mango rice pudding, rhubarb and custard eton mess and strawberry kiwi fruit tarts.
In addition, Asian-inspired restaurant Bashi will offe a special Mother’s Day dinner on May 12 from noon to 9 p.m. Entrees include tamarind guava baked salmon served with cauliflower rice, broccolini, scallion and lemon relish priced at $45 per adult. Wine pairings are available for an additional cost, as well as strawberry Aperol spritzes and summer cup, a non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Dessert is a sweet coconut mango rice pudding. Also, Nelson’s is another dining option with Mother’s Day specials served throughout the weekend of Mother’s Day from 12 to 9 p.m. A special entree option is lobster pappardelle with parmesan cheese, tobiko eggs and Calabrian chili crumbs for $32 per adult. Cocktail pairings are Mom Knows Best, which is made with Fords Gin, St. Germain, grapefruit, lemon, simple and prosecco float or rose sangrias. Recommended dessert is a blueberry and chocolate fudge cheesecake served with Chantilly cream.
For dining options on either Saturday or Sunday, Sea Beans restaurant will present a Mother’s Day spread on Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m. Options include a pancake and waffle station and specialty desserts such as s’mores tarts, panna cotta, berry tarragon lemon trifle and more. Sorbet floats are also available from 1 to 5 p.m. including a variety of flavors and non-alcoholic selections. Sugar cookies will be served throughout the month of May to honor mothers.
Finally, The Lobby Bar will have savory and sweet cacio e pepe croquettes with black currant jelly and charred tiger prawns with saffron cauliflower puree. Moms can sip on cocktail creations such as lavender gin fizz or dragon fruit champagne and indulge in a blueberry and lilac syrup panna cotta for desserts. Reservations for all restaurants can be made online through Terranea’s website.
Website / 9500 Wilshire Blvd 90212
Treat mom to a memorable Mother's Day at THE Blvd for a three-course meal with prime views of Rodeo Drive. This pre-fixe menu by chef Rafael Alcala features pancakes, mushroom ravioli, main lobster eggs benedict, pastries and a dessert buffet by chef Ricardo Menicucci. Moms will also receive a gift and flower bouquet to bring home and can enjoy live jazz music from 12 to 3 p.m. There is also a card-making station for children to make cards for Mom. This brunch is offered from 11:30 to 5 p.m. with prices starting at $175 per person. Reservations can be made now.
Website / 416 W 8th St 90014
Chef Narita Santos is serving up a special Mother’s Day brunch on May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Indulge in a feast combining Middle Eastern and Filipino flavors. Menu highlights include yogurt, seasonal fruits and nuts, Jerusalem bagels with smoked salmon, braised lamb pita, falafel mezze and more. Sweet options include churros with whipped cream, drizzled with caramel and cinnamon sugar.
Website / 1415 Ocean Ave 90401
Spend this Mother’s Day with views of the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific Ocean at The Georgian Hotel restaurant. The theme of Sirena's three-course brunch is “Mommy Dearest,” where guests can enjoy an art-deco and Havana-inspired dining experience. Executive chef David Almany has put together a menu that combines sweet and savory brunch classics made with fresh ingredients sourced from the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Sip on Ruinart Champagne or Scribe wine, followed by a spread of appetizers like butter lettuce salad, artisan bread, burrata and farmers market fruit. The main course features dishes like grilled king salmon, lobster benedict and prime filet steak and eggs. For dessert, indulge in a mixed berry crostata with mascarpone whip and basic cream strawberry granita. Reservations can be made now via Resy.
Website / 421 N Rodeo Dr 90210
Indulge in a flavorful feast at The Hideaway, which will have a three-course meal for $85 per person from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Menu highlights include tuna tartare pequenitos and pescado zarandeado, as well as specials for one-day-only like cured salmon potato tostaditas, honey baked ham and eggs benedict and sweet guava cream French toast. End your meal on a sweet note with Hideaway Flan, strawberries and cream, double chocolate chip churro cookies and more.
Website / 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave 91106
Celebrate this Mother’s Day in the Huntington Ballroom of The Langham with a menu featuring fresh seafood, farmers market salads, carving stations, a chocolate fountain, a kids’ corner and more. Coffee, juice and bottomless mimosas and prosecco are available as well. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 12 and is priced at $190 for adults and $85 per child ages 4 to 12.
Website / 225 N Canon Dr 90210
Spend Mother’s Day in the sunshine at The Terrace restaurant at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Enjoy small bites like fresh crudités and dips and entrees like the fruit de mer platter with optional caviar service. Brunch prices start at $195 per adult and $65 per child. Reservations can be made now.
Website / 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd 90212
Enjoy a delightful brunch at The Belvedere restaurant with a four-course menu with highlights like crab cake benedict, truffle risotto, artisanal salads and quiche niçoise. Indulge in sweet treats such as deconstructed strawberry cheesecake or Earl Grey and lavender panna cotta. Brunch prices start at $165 per person and dinner is $180 per person. Reservations can be made now. Afternoon tea will be offered in the Living Room of the hotel from May 10 to 12, featuring seasonal flavors and live harp performances.
Website / 8450 W 3rd St 90048
Toca Madera is serving up Mother’s Day specialties on both May 11 and 12, featuring dishes like French toast, oysters Rockefeller, chilaquiles and a specialty cocktail called Porque Yo Lo Digo with pineapple, citrus blend, peach, Ramazzotti rosado, doble reposado and G&J melon. Reservations are available now.
Website / 7469 Melrose Ave 90046
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the unique flavors at Ubuntu, a West African-inspired restaurant with a menu prepared by award-nominated chef Shenarri Freeman. Sip on cocktails by mixologist Colin Asare-Appiah or wine pairings by Drew Brady for an additional cost. Dining is available from 2 to 8 p.m. on May 12 either on the outdoor terrace or inside. This Mother’s Day dinner is priced at $65 per person.
Website / 6317 Wilshire Blvd 90048
Relax in the springtime air with views of the city this Mother’s Day at Videre. It offers a prix-fixe three-course brunch starting at $60 per person with options such as crab benedict with Dungeness crab and mis hollandaise and French toast with mixed berries. Sip on blood orange mimosas or customize your spritz cocktail.
Website / 9850 Wilshire Blvd 90210
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is offering a variety of Mother’s Day celebrations including a large buffet spread in the Astor Ballroom with live entertainment, a three-course brunch at Espelette and afternoon high tea. The Astor Ballroom will host a buffet with dishes made by chef Steve Benjamin including fresh seafood, a sushi bar, carving stations, sweet treats and a bloody mary and mimosa bar. Eat and drink with live music and surprise performances with prices starting at $165 per adult and $60 per child under 12. There are two seating times, one at 11 a.m and 2 p.m and reservations can be made now. Espelette will host a three-course specialty brunch from 12 to 4 p.m. this Mother’s Day. Menu highlights include seasonal farm-to-table dishes from land to sea. Prices start at $135 per adult and $55 per children ages twelve and under. Reservations are avaible now. You can also unwind with live music and tea tastings at afternoon high tea in the Lobby Lounge, offered throughout the month of May from 12 to 4 p.m. An exclusive TeaLeaves brand blend will be served for Mother’s Day. Savor a variety of sweet treats paired with a selection of teas from TeaLeaves and Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Prices start at $110 per person and reservations are available now.
When your mom deserves a special day, Los Angeles answers.
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