Here’s a look at Mother’s Day San Diego 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and businesses.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Mother’s Day San Diego 2023: Restaurant Special Menus
AVANT
AVANT is offering a Mother’s Day 4-course brunch menu May 14. Priced at $110 per adult and $55 per child.
La Gran Terraza – University of San Diego
La Gran Terraza – University of San Diego is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $59.50 per adult, $30 for kids age 6-12, and free for 5 and under.
Cardellino Italian Chophouse
Cardellino Italian Chophouse is taking reservations for Mother’s Day brunch on May 14.
Trust Restaurant
Trust Restaurant is taking a reservation for Mother’s Day brunch on May 14.
Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego
Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Priced at $85 per adult and $32 per child.
Start the day with a complimentary glass of Moet Champagne for Mom, special pre-fixe brunch menu featuring carving and dessert stations, a chocolate fountain, choice of entrée, a craft for children, and a photo booth to help commemorate the special day. Brunch cocktails and bottomless mimosas available.
The Westgate Hotel
Celebrate Mother’s Day in San Diego at The Westgate Hotel’s opulent Mother’s Day Tea, the perfect fare to treat mothers everywhere.
Show the outstanding woman in your life how much she is adored and appreciated with some much-needed quality afternoon teatime. Reminisce in the elegance of world-class experiences with an array of teas steeped in decadence, alongside handmade delights such as petite gourmet tea sandwiches and pastries. With reservations available throughout the first two weekends of May, guests can also enjoy beautiful music from a live harpist that will flow throughout Grand Lobby during the duration of the experience.
Events at Rancho Bernardo Inn
Events at Rancho Bernardo Inn are offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $135 per adult and $65 per child. Cocktails, beers, wines and sodas included.
Baily’s Restaurant
Baily’s Restaurant (Temecula) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14. Priced at $40 per person.
Herb & Wood
Herb & Wood is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course brunch menu on May 14. Priced at $70 per adult and $30 per child ages 10 & under.
Herb & Sea
Herb & Sea (Encinitas) is offering a Mother’s Day prix-fixe brunch menu on May 14. Priced at $65 per person.
The Shout! House
The Shout! House is offering a Mother’s Day ALL AGES Shows on May 14 at 1:00 pm. Priced at $15 per person.
Farmer & The Seahorse
Farmer & The Seahorse is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $65 per adult and $25 per child.
George’s at the Cove
George’s at the Cove is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14.
Ambrogio by Acquerello
Ambrogio by Acquerello is offering a Mother’s Day 7-course tasting menu on May 14. 7-course chef’s signature tasting menu is $159 per person and 7-course seasonal vegetarian tasting menu is $139 per person.
C-Level
C-Level is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course menu on May 14 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Priced at $84.95 per adult and $16.95 per child ages under 12. The menu highlights include lobster bisque, Mishima Wagyu New York, Butter Poached halibut, lobster, chicken under a brick and flowerless chocolate for dessert.
Mister A’s
Mister A’s is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course prix-fixe brunch menu on May 14. Priced at $89.50 per person.
Island Prime
Island Prime is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course menu on May 14 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Priced at $84.95 per adult and $16.95 per child ages under 12. The menu highlights include lobster bisque, Mishima Wagyu New York, Butter Poached halibut, lobster, chicken under a brick and flowerless chocolate for dessert.
Et Voilà! French Bistro
Et Voilà! French Bistro is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course menu on May 14. Priced at $60 per person.
The Melting Pot – Gaslamp Quarter
The Melting Pot – Gaslamp Quarter is offering a Mother’s Day 4-course dinner menu on May 14. Priced at $89.95 per person.
- 1st Cheese: Smoked Salmon, Tomato Green Goddess or Wisconsin Cheddar
- 2nd Salad: Bacon Caesar, Strawberry Caprese or Melting Pot House
- 3rd Entrée: Mom’s Indulgence, Mom’s Choice, Mom’s Feast or Garden Pot
- 4th Chocolate: Cookie Butter Crunch, Rocky Road or S’mores
THE LOT
THE LOT is offering Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $70 per adult and $35 per child ages 12 & under. Indulge in a variety of delicious offerings, carved meats, salads, assorted pastries and more.
LAVO Italian Restaurant
LAVO Italian Restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Mediterranean Room – La Valencia Hotel
Mediterranean Room – La Valencia Hotel is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course menu on May 14. Priced at $129 per person. The menu includes hamachi tartare, lamb shank, glazed cod and more finished with your choice of chocolate pistachio torte or “pineapple upside down”.
Giardino Neighborhood Cucina
Giardino Neighborhood Cucina (Lemon Grove) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $49.99 per person. Items offered are brunch classics and Giardino staples.
Ember & Rye
Ember & Rye (Carlsbad) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Priced at $155 per adult and $60 per child. Offerings include delight in an array of fresh seafood, salads, breakfast favorites, carving stations and more.
Park Hyatt Aviara
Park Hyatt Aviara (Carlsbad) is offering Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Priced at $140 per adult and $60 per child ages 12 & under.
The Grill
The Grill (San Marcos) is offering a brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $85 per adult and $35 per child ages under 12.
CUCINA urbana
CUCINA urbana is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course menu on May 14. Priced at $72 per person. Cucina Urbana will feature bellini kits, daytime cocktails, a lovely menu featuring fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, savory and sweet breakfast items as well as some Cucina classics.
SEA180 Coastal Tavern
SEA180 Coastal Tavern (Imperial Beach) is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course set meal on May 14 from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (Brunch Items till 1pm). Priced at $69.95 per person.
Brunch Items:
- Seafood Frittata- scallop, shrimp, salsa Jalisco, cotija cheese, potatoes (GF)
- Crab Benedict-spinach, tomato, hollandaise, potatoes (GF)
- Turkish Egg-poached egg, herb whipped feta, smoked salmon, cucumber salad, grilled bread.
Seasons 52
Wine and dine Mom at Seasons 52 with A La Carte Mother’s Day brunch entrées featuring seasonal ingredients, offered in the dining room from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Enjoy selections such as Crab and Cheddar Quiche, Upright French Toast with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Grits. Brunch Sips are available to enhance the brunch experience, cocktails such as Mimosas, Sangrias, Bloody Marys, and Rosé Lemonade. For dinner, Seasons 52 is serving an Apricot-Glazed Spiral Ham with Sweet Potato Mash and Maple-Pecan Streusel, available for dine-in or to go. For families dining at home, impress Mom with the Mother’s Day Green Box To Go, serving four to six people with three courses of freshly prepared favorites, chilled and ready for guests to warm at home. Each box includes a choice of Apricot Glazed Spiral Ham, Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon or Wood-Grilled Beef Tenderloin, plus salad, two sides, and six Mini Indulgence desserts. Green Box orders are available for pickup on Saturday, May 13. Individual Ham Dinners are available for pickup on Sunday, May 14. A La Carte dinner options are available all day.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Eddie V’s is rolling out the red carpet for Mom, offering a dazzling prix fixe three-course brunch menu of indulgent favorites on Mother’s Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with live music starting at 4pm. Start with a house-baked warm Cinnamon Roll finished with cream cheese frosting, before treating yourself to one of the brunch main courses such as Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Quiche Florentine with Fuji Apple Salad, Roasted Avocado and Jumbo Lump Crab with Lemon Butter on Brioche Toast, or the 8-ounce Pan-Seared Steak and Eggs with Potatoes Au Gratin and Red-Eye Gravy. Sip on Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellinis, all brunch cocktails available as enhancements. A La Carte dinner options are available as well as a dedicated Children’s Brunch menu.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is excited to treat Mom to a luxurious 3-course dining experience with friends and family on both Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. All locations open at 11 am both days, and their full dinner menu and 3-course children’s menu will also be available.
The 3-course menu starts at $85 per Guest and includes choice of salad to start, Filet Mignon and choice of Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Scampi or Lobster Tail Scampi as your main entrée and a divine dessert, either Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake or New York Cheesecake.
Fleming’s featured cocktail for Mom is their brand-new Scarlet Clover, crafted with Gray Whale Gin, Fino Sherry, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and strawberry, for just $16.
And what better way to show your love for Mom than with a Fleming’s Gift Card. Now through June 18, buy her a $100 gift card and earn a $20 e-bonus card (valid June 19-August 20).
The Cork and Craft at Abnormal
The Cork and Craft at Abnormal is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Lobby Lounge | Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Lobby Lounge | Fairmont Grand Del Mar is offering a Mother’s Day afternoon tea on May 14. It features an array of fine tea selections paired with delectable finger sandwiches and pastries. This memorable family gathering will feature a special make-your-own succulent gift for the mom in your life and a glass of bubbly.
Amaya | Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Amaya | Fairmont Grand Del Mar is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course brunch menu on May 14.
Little Lion Cafe
Little Lion Cafe is offering a Mother’s Day prix-fixe menu on May 14. Priced at $85 per person.
Pali Wine Co. Little Italy
Pali Wine Co. Little Italy is offering Mother’s Day specials on May 14.
Top of the Market
Top of the Market is offering a Mother’s Day dinner on May 14.
Izakaya Maíze
Izakaya Maíze (La Mesa) is offering a Mother’s Day special brunch menu on May 14.
Salt & Whiskey
Salt & Whiskey is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course with bottomless mimosas on May 14. Priced at $55 per adult and $15 per child ages 11 & under.
Callie
Callie is offering a Mother’s Day 4-course family-style brunch on May 14. Priced at $75 per person.
Coasterra
Coasterra is offering a Mother’s Day champagne brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $89.95 per adult and $19.95 per child ages 6-12. The buffet includes a made-to-order breakfast station, carving station, seafood display, and more.
Above Ash
Above Ash is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. They are offering exclusive a la carte items along with our classic brunch menu.
ARLO San Diego
ARLO San Diego is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $95 per adult, $24.95 per child ages 6-12 and free for kids age 5 & under. The buffet includes Avo Sourdough Toast, Liege Waffle Bites, Baja Ceviche, Shrimp and Crab Claws, Grilled Wagyu Coulotte, Whole Pacifico Bass and more. Dessert cart featuring NY Style Zeppole Doughnuts, Dulce de Leche Creme Brulee, Wood Fired Cheesecake S’mores, Danish, Cookies and Pastries.
Dockside 1953
Dockside 1953 is offering a Mother’s Day champagne brunch on May 14. Priced at $120 per person. enjoy a complimentary sightseeing cruise featuring inspiring panoramas and live entertainment on board the William D. Evans sternwheeler boat.
Tidal
Tidal is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14. Priced at $119 per person. Take in the breathtaking views of Mission Bay while enjoying Chef Eddie’s take on brunch classics like made-to-order omelets, carved prime rib, and a decadent sweets table.
The Desmond
The Desmond is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14. A two-course kids menu will also be offered for $25.
Harbor’s Edge – Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Harbor’s Edge – Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Priced at $82 per person. With spectacular views of the harbor, friends and family enjoy a delightful Mother’s Day Brunch featuring traditional and unexpected brunch fare served in Harbor’s Edge dining room.
Cosmopolitan Restaurant
Cosmopolitan Restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $57 per person.
Gyu-Kaku
Gyu-Kaku – Downtown San Diego is offering a Mother’s Day Japanese BBQ on May 9-15. Priced at $50 per person. This limited time course for 2 or more includes appetizers, signature Gyu-Kaku BBQ items and our iconic Niku Flower. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming smokeless grill, while sipping on Japanese sake, shochu, and frosty cold beers.
Three Hills Winery
Three Hills Winery (Ramona) is offering a Mother’s Day winery celebration on May 14. Priced at $29 per person ages 21 & above and $19 per person ages under 21. Price includes a glass of Wine, charcuterie, & chocolate; children’s & under 21 Reservation includes soda or Gatorade.
Punch Bowl Social
Punch Bowl Social is offering Mother’s Day special dishes on May 14. Special dishes are:
- Crab & Avocado Scramble, Goat Cheese, Baby Lettuces, Herb Vinaigrette, Ciabatta, Chives / $16
- Dutch Baby Pancake, Asparagus, Poached Eggs, Arugula, Tomato Jam, Shaved Parmesan / $14
Claim Jumper
Claim Jumper (La Mesa) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Priced at $45 per adult and $19.50 per child ages 12 & under. Brunch buffet includes a wide variety of Claim Jumper classics, traditional breakfast, omelet bar, carving station, south of border specialties, pizza and pastas, American favorites, homemade desserts and much more.
Nick & G’s Restaurant
Nick & G’s Restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course prix-fixe menu on May 14 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Priced at $85 per adult and $25 per child ages 12 & younger.
El Torito
El Torito (La Mesa) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Priced at $36 per adult and $12 per child. The brunch features Ham & Tri-Tip Carving Station, Bottomless Mimosas, Made-To-Order Omelettes, Traditional Mexican favorites & more.
ALBACA
ALBACA is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm. Priced at $85 per adult and $40 per child ages upto 12. The brunch menu includes:
- Omelets and Waffles
- Carving Station
- Seafood Station
- California Cheeses & Charcuterie Meats
- Lobster Raviolis with Creamy White Sage Sauce
- 12 Hour Braised Short Ribs on Cabernet Reductions
- Truffled Yukon Potatoes
- Desserts
- Chef’s Selection of House made Mini Cakes & Pastries
- Chocolate Ganache & Truffles
- Made to order Sundaes & Ice cream – selection of Waffle Cups / Cherries Compote/ Sprinkles/ MM’s/ Whipped Cream /Caramel /Berries & Hot chocolate Fondue.
Madam Bonnie’s
Madam Bonnie’s is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14. highlights to the menu include: Stone Crab Eggs Benedict, Raw Seafood Platter, Flat Iron Steak & Eggs, New Zealand Rack of Lamb.
Mille Fleurs
Mille Fleurs (Rancho Santa Fe) is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course prix-fixe brunch menu on May 14. Priced at $89.50 per adult and $39.50 per child.
Vintana Wine & Dine
Vintana Wine & Dine (Escondido) is offering a Mother’s Day 4-course prix-fixe menu on May 14. Priced at $69.95 per adult and $16.95 per child ages 12 & under.
Giaola Italian Kitchen
Giaola Italian Kitchen (Carlsbad) is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course prix-fixe brunch menu on May 14 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Priced at $55 per adult and $25 per child ages 12 & under.
Canyons at The Crossings
Canyons at The Crossings (Carlsbad) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $99 per adult, $79 per senior, $39 per child ages 4-12 and free for kids age 3 & under. Indulging in fresh made-to-order eggs benedict, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Rosemary Garlic Pepper Crusted Leg of Lamb, and so much more all while sipping on bottomless mimosas.
20|Twenty – Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
20|Twenty – Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa (Carlsbad) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14. Priced at $159 per adult and $40 per child ages 12 & under.
Bellamy’s Restaurant
Bellamy’s Restaurant (Escondido) is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course brunch menu on May 14 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Priced at $68 per adult and $25 per child ages 12 & younger.
333 Pacific – Steaks & Seafood
333 Pacific – Steaks & Seafood (Oceanside) is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course menu on May 14 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Priced at $69.95 per person. Select entrees include Filet Mignon, Pistachio & Herb Seabass, Seared Scallops, Duck Breast A’lorange, Herb & Garlic Pork Schnitzel, and Spring Veggie Farro.
Juniper & Ivy
Juniper & Ivy is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course brunch menu on May 14. Priced at $65 per person.
Covewood – Mission Bay Resort
Covewood – Mission Bay Resort is offering a Mother’s Day 3-course brunch menu on May 14 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Priced at $95 per person. The menu includes selections of Fig Flatbread, Rocket & Strawberry Salad, Prime Rib, Wild Salmon, Wood-Roasted Chicken, Wild Mushroom Risotto, and savory desserts.
Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla
Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Priced at $110 per adult, $55 per child and complimentary for children age under 5.
Vino Carta Solana Beach
Vino Carta Solana Beach (Solana Beach) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14. Experience a wide range of dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients, ensuring an unforgettable celebration with amazing food and exquisite wine.
Red Marlin
Red Marlin is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 13-14 from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm.
STK
STK is offering a Mother’s Day tea on May 14. Priced at $69 per person – includes all food & tea + glass of prosecco. Priced at $89 – includes all food & tea + glass of Moet Brut and priced at $99 – includes all food & tea + glass of Veuve Clicquot Rose.
Their selections of hot teas paired with mini sandwiches, scones, and desserts are sure to keep Mom smiling after Brunch and before Dinner. Sandwiches include: Cucumber & Cream, Crab & Egg Salad, Prosciutto & Tapenade and Smoked Salmon. Scones include: White Chocolate & Cranberry, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon, Cream with Strawberry Jam. Desserts include: Mini Cake Bites, Macaroons, Madeleines, Strawberries.
True Food Kitchen – San Diego FV UTC
True Food Kitchen – San Diego (FV, UTC) is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14.
Gaslamp Fish House
Gaslamp Fish House is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14.
Black Angus Steakhouse – Chula Vista – El Cajon – Escondido – Temecula
Black Angus Steakhouse Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, Temecula) is offering a Mother’s Day menu on May 10 – 14. It includes 6oz. Filet Mignon stuffed with Brie Cheese drizzled with a Garlic Confit & Mushroom Red Wine Reduction and topped with Crispy Onion Strings.
Shimbashi Izakaya
Shimbashi Izakaya ( Del Mar) is offering a Mother’s Day 5-course meal on May 13 – 14. Priced at $75 per person.
Vue – Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Vue – Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is offering a Mother’s Day brunch on May 14. Priced at $99 per person. The menu will feature assorted house made pastries, made to order pancakes and omelet station, fresh fruit, beer braised short rib, roasted salmon, chicken curry, kung pao beef, and an assortment of pastries and much much more.
Things to Do
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Gift Ideas
Check out my roundup of Cool Mother’s Day Gifts 2023 for some inspiration.
Check back later as more offerings are added.