Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Greater L.A. Restaurant Specials
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Mother’s Day this year falls on Sunday, May 8.
For those planning to treat Mom and the family to a lavish brunch or dinner feast, check out Patch’s annual guide to restaurants’ Mother’s Day on-site dining specials and takeout deals throughout the Los Angeles region.
Do note that some specials run all weekend, and others may require reservations or advance ordering. So don’t delay!
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ACAPULCO RESTAURANT & CANTINA: Treat madre to an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day brunch 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8, featuring ham & tri-tip carving station, build-your-own tacos, made-to-order omelets. Also offered $5 cadillac margs, Bloody Marys, micheladas & unlimited champagne. $34 adults/ $12 kids. Locations in Downey, Glendale & Long Beach. Website & reservations here.
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BAR LOUIE: Mother’s Day Sunday brunch to feature $2 mimosas until 3 p.m. at participating locales. Website here. Also for a limited time, purchase e-gift card online, and get back $5, $10 or $15 in bonus. Locations in Northridge Fashion Center & Promenade at Downey.
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BIANCA: It’s a “Mamma Mia Brunch” Sunday, May 8, featuring dishes inspired by Chef Gianni Vietin’s mother & his grandmother, Bianca. (The restaurant’s namesake!) Mimosas & sparkling wine cocktails also offered. Reservations via Resy. Or order such treats from Pastry Chef Federico Fernandez as Harry’s Berries Strawberry Tart, Raspberry Mille Foglie, the signature MOM cookie (vanilla sandwich cookie spelling out “mom”) or gift box of assorted cookies. Pre-orders due May 3 via Tock for May 7-8 pick-up. Reservations & order links here. At 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City.
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BIRDIE G’S: Bring home a sweet treat: a whole “World Famous” Rose Petal Pie, Crème Brûlée Pie or Malted Chocolate Layer Cake. Also offered: wines by female vintners & St. Germain Cocktail Kit (with edible glitter!) to make three different cocktails. Pre-order desserts & drinks online via Tock or at 310-310-3616 by May 5 for May 8 pickup. The eatery, at 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, also will be open May 8 for on-site dining.
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BISTRO 45: The Pasadena eatery will serve its 31st annual Mother’s Day brunch May 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Menu options include: family-style scrambled eggs; salmon; pork tenderloin; chicken; albacore salad & more. $60.45 per adult/$24.45 for children, 5 – 10. Regula dinner menu 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Details. At 45 S. Mentor Ave., Pasadena.
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BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: A Mom’s Day gift: All moms who dine in May 7-8 will receive a free, stemless wine glass with 2022 “Happy Mother’s Day” logo. Plus, purchase $50 eGift card through May 8 & receive $10 bonus card that can be redeemed from May 9 to June 19. For those celebrating at home, BJ’s also offers takeout family meals & range of catering options that serve up to 12. See website. Find locations in Greater L.A.
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BOA STEAKHOUSE: On May 8, a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet planned (11 a.m. – 3 p.m./$95 per person), featuring surf & turf carving station, breakfast classics, seafood bar, fried chicken, ribs, Wagyu tacos, sushi, BOA’s signature Caesar salad & more. Floral cocktails available. Complimentary gift for Mom, too. Live jazz at BOA on Sunset. Reservations here. Locations at 9200 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood & 101 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.
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BRISTOL FARMS: Orders due May 5 for the grocer’s takeout Mother’s Day brunch, with in-store pick-up May 8. The meal pack is $70, serves eight, and includes two quiches (Lorraine or Florentine), fruit salad & two blueberry loaves. Order online here. Also available are long-stem roses, artisanal chocolates, specialty candies, freshly baked macarons, red velvet bundt cake & The Cookie Take & Bake dough. Find locations in L.A.
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BUCA DI BEP
PO: Takeout packages offered Mother’s Day weekend for pick-up or delivery May 6-8. Serving five, to-go special ($65) includes bread and choice of salad & pasta, plus dessert. Another version ($75) includes same, but with added entree. See here for details & order deadlines and links. Locations: Claremont, Encino, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks & Universal City.
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CAFE SEVILLA: The Spanish-influenced eatery to host Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., accompanied by live Spanish guitar. Menu to include Spanish eggs Benedict (poached eggs, Spanish jamón Serrano crisp & saffron hollandaise on Kalamata olive loaf); short rib hash topped with two fried eggs; & breakfast-meat paella, with pork tenderloin, sausage, chicken, flat iron steak, saffron bomba rice & two fried eggs. All moms receive complimentary glass of champagne, too. Follow link here for reservations & details. Location in Long Beach.
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: CPKs are offering a way to show your love for Mom: heart-shaped, crispy thin crust pizzas. The special is for dine-in only May 8. Details. Locations listed here.
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CASTAWAY: On Mother’s Day from 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., diners can enjoy a seafood-driven, four-course brunch ($92 per adult/$35 for children) or a la carte dinner from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Among dishes are marinated tomato ricotta tartine, little gem salad, whole snapper & strawberry short cake. Bottomless mimosas can be added. Info & bookings here. At 1250 E. Harvard Road,Burbank.
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CHASE’S RESTAURANT: Pre-order from the La Verne eatery for an at-home, family celebration. Select from lemon chicken, brisket, ham, turkey, mac-n-cheese or waygu meatloaf. Includes sides, salad & rolls. Pick up May 8. Order info here. Located at 2079 Bonita Ave., La Verne.
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CORNER BAKERY: On Saturday & Sunday, May 7-8, the matriarchs of your family will recieve complimentary bakery item with purchase of lunch or dinner entrée. Or surprise Mom with with breakfast in bed & order from an array of to-go breakfast items, including limited time offer of Blueberry Topped Pancakes. Website here. See locales in Burbank, Encino, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Northridge, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Simi Valley, Valencia, Westlake Village, Whittier & Woodland Hills.
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DELLA TERRA: Brunch will be served at the Italian restaurant Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among offerings: pancakes; steak & eggs; crepes; five different eggs Benedicts; and more. Three bottomless cocktails, mimosas, bellinis & Aperol spritzes also available. Reservations here. At 7675 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles.
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DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT: Mother’s Day falls on a Sunday, and … kids, 12 and under, eat free on Sundays with minimum $10 purchase at participating locations. One kids’ meal per check. The offer is for dine-in, delivery and carryout orders. Use code KEFOLO at online checkout. Not valid with other coupons, offers, discounts or promos. See website here. Location finder here.
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DISNEYLAND RESORT PARKS: Celebrate Mom at the happiest place on Earth with Mother’s Day brunch & dinner at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, brunch with Minnie Mouse & friends at Disneyland’s Plaza Inn or brunch & dinner, with character visits, at Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel. Reservations underway. Or stop by GCH Holiday Cart at Grand Californian for such Mother’s Day-themed treats as chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons & cookie shots with milk or liqueur. Info here. At 1460 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim.
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EDDIE V’S: A special Mother’s Day prix-fixe, three-course brunch menu planned May 8 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with entree options of lobster quiche Florentine, roasted avocado with jumbo lump crab or steak and eggs. (Adults $55/children $16.) Mimosas, Bloody Marys & bellinis also available, along with a la carte menu. Location in El Segundo. Reservations here.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Here’s a Mom’s Day deal: Purchase $50 e-gift card & a free eight-piece Family Meal, with chicken, two large sides, tortillas & salsa. Offer runs May 5-9, and can be redeemed via restaurant website or app.Location finder here.
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EL TORITO: Enjoy all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day brunch 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8, with ham & tri-tip carving station, build-your-own tacos, made-to-order omelets, $5 cadillac margs, Bloody Marys, micheladas, unlimited champagne & more. (NOTE ONE EXCEPTION: Marina del Rey restaurant offering four-course, prix-fixe brunch menu for $34.) Website here. Locations in Hawthorne, Lakewood, Long Beach, Marina del Rey (with four-course, prix-fixe brunch), Northridge, Palmdale, Pasadena, Redondo Beach
, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, West Covina & Woodland Hills.
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ELLA BEVERLY HILLS AT SIXTY HOTEL: Weekend brunch now being served, which includes Mother’s Day weekend, May 7-8, 11 a.m. – p.m. Among specialties: bagels & lox board; cornbread; breakfast pie; breakfast burritos; waffles; shakshouka; & chilaquiles. Website & reservation link. At 9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.
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EUREKA!: Treat Mom to “Mommy’s On a Break” cocktail paired with $35 prix-fixe menu. Starter choices: crispy, glazed Brussels sprouts; spinach & artichoke dip; or mac n’ cheese balls. Entree selections: Fresno fig burger; spicy chicken sandwich; cowboy burger; veggie beet burger; or cobb salad. “Mommy’s On a Break” blends tequila, blood orange, yuzu, Grand Poppy Amaro, rosemary & lemon. Mother’s Day special runs May 4-10. Website. Locations include Cerritos, Claremont, Woodland Hills.
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FAIRMONT CENTURY PLAZA: French-inspired restaurant, Lumière, will serve Mother’s Day brunch from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Website here. Reservations at 310-424-3031 or online here. At 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles.
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FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Mother’s Day special offered May 7-8, with three-course menu featuring salad, dessert and filet mignon paired with choice of crab-stuffed shrimp or lobster tail scampi. Dinner menu and children’s three-course available all day. Also offered for pick-up or delivery. Restaurants in El Segundo, Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga & Woodland Hills.
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FUEGO AT HOTEL MAYA: A “Mexcellent” Mother’s Day brunch is planned Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., with live Latin jazz & complimentary mimosas for moms. Menu includes such dishes as lamb chops with chimichurri, eggs Benedict, salmon with citrus guajillo sauce & forbidden black rice, honey garlic shrimp and lobster tail. Dessert options include cinnamon sugar churros. Reservations here. The waterfront setting is at 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach.
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GELSON’S MARKETS: The supermarket is a one-stop Mother’s Day shop, offering flower bouquets, chocolate-covered strawberries & takeout meals for reheating at home. Options include brunch menus with salmon, quiche Lorraine, vegetable quiche & crab cakes, plus sides of fruit, bread & pastries. Pre-orders due May 6 for pick-up May 7-8. Locations throughout Greater L.A. Ordering links here.
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GEOFFREY’S MALIBU: Two choices here: Mother’s Day Eve dinner May 7; or Mother’s Day brunch & dinner May 8. (Both $94 per person/$65 for children 12 & younger.) May 7 dinner is three-course, prix-fixe. Options include kale or watermelon salads, melon & mint soup with prosciutto, crab cakes, filet mignon, salmon, lamb, sea bass, miso-braised tofu & desserts. May 8 brunch & dinner, also prix-fixe, three-course, with such offerings as Kobe beef belly, Caesar salad, carrot ginger soup, prosciutto Benedict, vegetarian quiche, diver scallops & dessert choices. Reserve here. At 27400 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
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H&H BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE: Treat Mom to Mother’s Day brunch, starting at noon, or dinner, featuring unlimited churrasco menu with 16 meat options & signature whole grilled pineapple. Plus, roses for Mom! (While supplies last.) Booking info here. Locations at Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., and 518 W. 7th St., Los Angeles.
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HUCKLEBERRY CAFE: Celebrate at home with “Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed” takeout ($125 serves two) that includes breakfast strata, fruit, cinnamon-roll scones & mimosa kit, plus other options. Pre-order via Tock or e-mail [email protected] by May 6 for May 8 pickup. On-site brunch dining, with kids’ menu option, also offered, with Croque Madames & Monsieurs, pancakes & breakfast burritos. Brunch menu here. At 1014 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.
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JEAN-GEORGES BEVERLY HILLS AT WALDORF ASTORIA: A deluxe, Mother’s Day lunch is planned May 8, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., with live entertainment, and such menu highlights as toasted egg yolk with caviar appetizer, avocado pizza, almond pancakes, roasted salmon, Wagyu beef, frittatas & more. Dessert station includes tarts, crepes, chocolate bonbons & macaroons. $220 for adults/$90 for children 12 & up.Website. Reservations via 310-860-6700 or at [email protected]. Location: 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.
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JOE’S CRAB SHACK: A four-course, Mother’s Day menu offered May 8, with prices based off entree selections. Options: Land and Sea ($45); Shrimp & Seafood Ensemble ($52); Joe’s Classic Steampot ($64); Dungeness Crab Bucket ($69); plus
add-on lobster tail for $17. Meals also include starter, salad & dessert. See here for details. Restaurant in Redondo.
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KRISPY KREME: Just in time for your Mother’s Day brunch, the chain brings back its Sundays-only special: “Cinnamon Sundays.” The Original Glazed Cinnamon Roll is available individually or in four-packs. This is a Sunday-exclusive item, and the big day for Mom is Sunday, May 8! Info here. Location finder here.
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M ON HIGH RESTAURANT: Moorpark eatery offers Mother’s Day brunch fest, featuring carving & dessert stations, salad bar, waffle & pancake bar, plus fruit cut to-order, egg & omelette bar & street taco truck. Book here. At 255 E. High St., Moorpark.
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MACARONI GRILL: Mother’s Day weekend specials will include gorgonzola steak and Amalfi grilled salmon. Go here for info. Restaurants will open at 11 a.m. Location in Cerritos.
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MELANGE: A special, Mother’s Day four-course, pre-fixe menu planned May 8 ($85 per person). Courses include seafood salad, grilled salmon with mushrooms, roasted half chicken with potato puree & chef’s dessert. Advance reservations required. Book here. Located at 130 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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MILKY WAY: Mother’s Day Sunday brunch, from Executive Chef Phil Kastel, will feature such options as eggs Benedict Florentine, brioche French toast, huevos rancheros, mimosas & sangria. Vegetarian & traditional Jewish dishes available, too. Plus, each mom receives $10 Milky Way gift card & flowers. Bookings. At 9108 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.
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MILO + OLIVE: Reservations underway for Mother’s Day brunch that includes breakfast pizza, cast-iron cinnamon rolls & French toast with vanilla brandy whipped mascarpone. Or pre-order heat-and-serve, brunch to-go kit, featuring asparagus & feta frittata, chimichurri potatoes, sausage, mimosa kits, plus more. Pre-order kits online via Tock, or call 310-453-6776 by May 4 for May 8 pick-up. Reservations here. 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.
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NATE ‘N AL’S: Mother’s Day Bundles ($125) can be pre-ordered for pick-up May 8. Includes 12 bagels, cream cheese, tuna salad, egg salad, lox, black-and-white cookies & two Nate ‘n Al’s mugs. Call 310-274-0101 to order. Details. Located at 414 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills.
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NORMS: The legendary, SoCal restaurant chain since 1949 will celebrate moms with the Bigger Better Breakfast ($10.99), hotcakes stack ($6.99), or chilaquiles verdes ($10.99). Plus, every mom dining May 6-10 will leave with “Every Mom Wins” scratchers — all loaded up with prizes like BOGO offers, $5 off next visit or grand prizes of $500 shopping spree, Apple Watch, spa day or $150 NORMS catering gift cards. Find locations in Bellflower, Carson, Claremont, Downey, El Monte, Encino, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Lomita, Los Angeles, Torrance, Pico Rivera, Van Nuys, West Covina & Whittier. Website here.
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NORTH ITALIA: Just in time for Mother’s Day, the eatery launches new spring dishes & cocktails. Among brunch & dinner standouts: hanger steak tagliata with charred broccolini & Tuscan bean ragu; caprese sandwich; sweet corn & fontina with roasted corn & white polenta. See here for info & reservations. Locales in El Segundo & Santa Monica.
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ODYSSEY: The San Fernando Valley farm-to-table restaurant is hosting four-course Mother’s Day brunch 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 8, with such selections as charcuterie, crab cake Benedict, steak & eggs Benedict with choice of filet mignon or NY strip, plus chocolate salted caramel tarts. $75 for adults; $35 for children. $30 bottomless mimosas offered, too. Brunch info & reservations here. Location: 15600 Odyssey Drive,Granada Hills.
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1 PICO AT SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH: Mother’s Day, pre-fixe brunch planned May 8 ($115 per person), offering: starter choices including oysters, Caesar salad, braised octopus or beef carpaccio: entrees of lobster carbonara, halibut, caviar omelet, ham Benedict or wagyu skirt steak. Dessert selections: cinnamon roll or sugar spice doughnuts. Info & reservations. At 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: A special Mother’s Day menu runs May 4-8 with such dishes as filet with shrimp “grilled on the barbie” or coconut-style; prime rib; option for adding lobster tail to any entrée; Peach Bellini with vodka, peach puree & blood orange juice topped with prosecco, strawberries and mint; and the new “Thunder & Lightning” pecan brownie with ice cream & chocolate sauce. Website. See locations throughout Greater L.A., including Arcadia, Burbank, Covina, Lakewood, Long Beach, Northridge, Norwalk, Palmdale & Torrance.
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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Treat pizza-loving moms to a BOGO deal on May 8. Buy one custom pizza & get another custom pizza free — all day on Mother’s Day. This dine-in-only offer is at participating locale in Carson. Website here.
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RED LOBSTER: Celebrate Mother’s Day at home with “Create Your Own Family Feast” takeout ($54.99), that serves four with choice of three seafood dishes, two sides & Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Select from shrimp scampi, grilled shrimp, coconut shrimp, fried whitefish, salmon & more. Or step up to “Ultimate Family Feast” ($124.99), with lobster tails, crab legs, shrimp scampi and “Walt’s Favorite Shrimp.” Order info here. Also offered through June 26 is gift card — for every $50 spent on Red Lobster gift cards purchased in-restaurant or online, receive bonus coupon for $10 off order of $30 or more from June 27 to Aug. 31. Location finder here.
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REDBIRD: On May 8, Mother’s Day prix-fixe brunch & dinner, both with kids’ menus, planned from Chef Neal Fraser. Brunch highlights: burrata salad; duck chilaquiles; basque baked eggs. Dinner options: chawanmushi with lobster; beef tartare; salmon; & BBQ smoked tofu with vean kimchi. Brunch: $65 per person/children 10 & under $21. Dinner: $75 per person/ children 10 & under $21. At 114 East Second St., Los Angeles. Full menu & reservations.
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RUSTIC CANYON: Surprise Mom with a custom-made cake or pie created just for her from Michelin-recognized Pastry Chef Erika Chan. Fill out online form via website, answer a few questions about ingredients, flavor profiles & types of desserts your mom likes, and Erika will make sweet magic happen. Seven days’ notice required. At 1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.
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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: A Mother’ Day weekend, prix-fixe menu, starting at $57 per person, offered May 6-8. Starters include salads or lobster bisque. Entree options, plus sides: steak & shrimp; steak & lobster; or twin tails. Chef’s selection desserts. See here for info & reservations. Locations include: Marina del Rey, Pasadena & Woodland Hills.
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SAJJ MEDITERRANEAN: Kids eat free Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday & Sunday, May 7-8, with purchase of entree & drink. On the children’s menu: chicken rice bowl, with protein choice & two toppings; cheese quesadilla; and mac & cheese. All kids’ meals include organic juice box & snack. Website here. Location in Westwood.
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SUGAR PALM AT VICEROY SANTA MONICA: Family-style Mother’s Day brunch May 8 from Executive Chef Jason Francisco to feature shareable platters, including sashimi platter (salmon, hamachi, ahi tuna), seafood (crab cakes, salmon croquettes, shrimp), mini sandwiches (BLT, caprese, herbed chicken, pork belly) & sweet platters with French toast stuffed with Nutella, cheesecake batter & cocoa dust. Duck confit chilaquiles, vegan hash & cast-iron-baked Dutch baby also on menu. Brunch is 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Reservations here. 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica.
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SUSIECAKES: Bakeries are prepping variety of Mother’s Day treats, including cupcakes, mini cupcakes topped with buttercream rosettes (24 hours notice needed) and Mother’s Day cakes in vanilla, red velvet or carrot cake. Locations in Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Marina del Rey, Mid-City Los Angeles, Pasadena, Studio City & Woodland Hills. Website & ordering details.
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TALLULA’S: If Mom loves Mexican cuisine in beachside atmosphere, check out brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for Mother’s Day weekend. Among menu options: chilaquiles; breakfast burritos & tacos; “Eggs in a Blanket” (fried or scrambled eggs & refried black beans between two corn tortillas & topped with salsa suiza, crema, queso fresco, jack cheese &
amp; tortilla strips); Milanesa (flank steak, mojo de ajo potatoes, eggs & poblano gravy); ham & cheese quesadillas; blue corn pancakes; huevos rancheros & more. Reservations via Resy, but walk-ins welcome. Website. At 118 Entrada Drive, Santa Monica.
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TCBY: Moms get a free, 6-ounce cup of frozen yogurt Mother’s Day, May 8, at participating stores. The deal is in-store only. Location finder here.
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TERRANEA RESORT: A Mother’s Day brunch is planned in Grand Ballroom, featuring live entertainment & buffet of omelets, made-to-order eggs, sausages, chicken & waffles, salads, seafood, charcuterie & cheese, plus house-made desserts. Kids’ buffet & desserts, too. Adult, ages 13+: $119++. Child, 5-12: $59.50++. Child, 2-4: $15++. Children under 2 free. Book Ballroom Brunch here. Other resort restaurants offer: three-course brunch & live music at mar’sel; petite brunch at Lobby Bar & Terrace. See website for details. At 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.
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THE BARISH AT THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT: Treat Mom like the leading lady she is with Mother’s Day dining at The Barish May 8 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The recently opened steakhouse concept by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton, is prepping a special menu to include such dishes as caviar & oysters, Dutch baby with strawberries & rhubarb, rigatoni squash with goat cheese and baked brie with honey & pistachio. Reservations here. At 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles.
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THE BLVD AT BEVERLY WILSHIRE: Some opulence for Mom! Join THEBlvd for Mother’s Day weekend brunch, Saturday & Sunday, May 7-8 & all moms will receive a gift from premiere luxury pearl jeweller Mikimoto, with invitation to stop by the store inside the hotel. Live music planned Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., with Chef Hunter Kepley’s a-la-carte brunch menu. Among highlights: Ossetra caviar experience; sharable seafood platter with lobster tails, oysters & shrimp; French toast; smoked salmon flatbread with caviar and garlic cream cheese & more. Special desserts from Chef Riccardo Meniccuci include the “Pearl” (crème fraiche panna cotta, lemon, blackberries & almonds), and the “Rose” (Itakuja 55% dark chocolate semifreddo, red berries & rose petals). Book online or call 310-275-5200. At 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.
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THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS: Surprise Mom with lavish Sunday brunch or high tea at iconic hotel. Four-course brunch ($155 per person/$80 for kids under 12) will be served 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 8 at The Belvedere, featuring pastries, lobster bisque, diver scallops, hamachi yellow tail filet, beef tenderloin & more, plus dessert station, entertainment & complimentary champagne. Menu here. High tea in The Living Room runs Thursdays through Sundays in May, with lavish, traditional tea service, butterfly-themed pastries & harpist. Reservations for both via OpenTable, or at 310-551-2888, restaurant reservations extension #3339. At 9882 South Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills.
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THE PIE HOLE: Treat Mom to the pie shop’s signature Pie Holes — bite-sized pies with pie filling inside, baked in butter crust & topped with specialty glaze. Four flavors, Nutella, strawberry, blueberry & apple, can be purchased 24 pack ($79.95) or ordered for shipping via Goldbelly. Website here. Locations at Gelson’s in Del Mar, Pacific Beach & Santa Monica, plus shops in Hollywood, Orange, Pasadena, Anaheim & Arts District of Los Angeles.
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THEIA LOS ANGELES: For Mother’s Day, the L.A. eatery is bringing back its brunch Sunday, May 8. There will be mimosa cart, special menu, including roasted caulifower, grilled eggplant, seared tuna with pesto arugula & pink cocktail, the “Sophia Loren” with rose, italicus, lime & Earl Grey, and green cocktail, the “Kiwitini,” with Malibu rum, kiwi puree, lemon, simple syrup, green chartreuse, egg whites & tiki bitters. Also on the entertainment agenda: a male fire performer. Reservations. Located at 8048 W. 3rd. St., Los Angeles.
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URBAN PLATES: The first 50 moms who come in Mother’s Day will get roses, and the first 180 will receive complimentary chocolate pudding. Plus two new seafood dishes on menu: Roasted Barramundi Sea Bass Plate; and Wild Ahi Niçoise Salad. Locations include Long B
each, Manhattan Beach, Pasadena, Playa Vista, Thousand Oaks, Torrance & Woodland Hills.
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WHISKEY RED’S: The waterfront eatery at Fishermen’s Village will toast moms May 8 with its four-course, Mother’s Day special (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) with such selections as marinated tomato ricotta tartine, lobster Benedict, chicken & waffles and buttercream & caramel rum sauce carrot cake. $65 for adults/$35 for children. Enhance festivities with $38 bottle of bubbly. Info & bookings here. Location: 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey.
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YARDBIRD AT BEVERLY CENTER: Reservations underway for Mother’s Day Sunday brunch, where specials will include brulee French toast with challah bread & berries, lobster frittata and one of the most popular brunch items — Lemon Meringue Pie Pancakes. Bookings here. At 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles.
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YOGURTLAND: The frozen yogurt chain is running Mother’s Day promo. For every $25eGift card purchased May 2-7, receive $5 bonus card via email for future visits May 8-31. Find info here.
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