Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Meal at These Local Restaurants
Moms may not be superheroes, but they are pretty dang close! So let’s show them some extra love and appreciation this Sunday with a memorable Mother’s Day meal. Newport Beach’s restaurants are prepared to pamper mamas with mimosas, delicious brunch offerings and decadent desserts. Make a reservation at one of these 10 spots and let her feast like the superhero she is!
Known for its buttery croissants, quiches, omelets and sweet and savory crêpes, this quaint French cafe is the perfect spot for Mother’s Day brunch. Treat mom to a festive morning in Corona del Mar, and be sure to leave room for the Mother’s Day special, the Rendez Vous Bar. This decadent dessert is made with chocolate cake, fudge and caramel and covered in chocolate, crushed hazelnut and housemade hazelnut chantilly. We’re not drooling…you are.
Spend your Sunday brunchin’ it up with mom at Farmhouse! Tucked within the gorgeous grounds of Roger’s Gardens, this farm-to-table restaurant and bar serves up a killer Sunday brunch. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you and mom can feast on spring favorites like the seasonal frittata or seasonal French toast. Be sure to pair your pick with a bottle of bubbles or a Farmhouse Bloody Mary!
Whether you prefer to make a res or enjoy a meal at home, Five Crowns in Corona del Mar is making Mother’s Day too easy with dine-in specials and to-go meals kits. Enjoy the restaurant’s old-world ambiance and feast on entrees like Roasted Halibut or the signature Strawberry Pavlova (made with soft meringue, local strawberries and whipped vanilla cream). Or, if mom is a breakfast-in-bed kind of gal, order the La Marca Mimosa Kit ($50) and the Special Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Kit ($62). Both of these offers are available for pick up on Saturday, May 8. Click here to order!
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Today (and every day), Mom deserves three courses. And this Mother’s Day weekend, Fleming’s is offering a three-course menu with a roasted golden beet salad starter, choice of entree (petite filet mignon & crab-stuffed shrimp scampi or petite filet mignon & lobster tail scampi) and a dessert selection of New York cheesecake, key lime pie or chocolate gooey butter cake. This menu will be served all day Saturday, May 8, and Sunday, May 9. It doesn’t get sweeter than that!
The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
Fact: The best days always start with a bottle of bubbly. So in order to make Mom’s day extra special, make a reservation at The Cannery and show her you love her with mimosas and a seafood-inspired brunch! From lobster rolls and crab cakes to chilaquiles and French toast, your mama is sure to love these lip-lickin’ dishes. Oh, and the bay view isn’t too bad either.
Give mom the fiesta she deserves at SOL Mexican Cocina. This hip locale offers a south-of-the-border-style weekend brunch that’ll knock her socks off! Start off with a cold brew cocktail, and then dig into SOL favorites like the Souffle Carlotta, Chile Verde Eggs & Jalapeño Cornbread, Crab & Shrimp ‘Benedicto’ and more. Snag a seat on SOL’s waterfront patio and relish views of the sparkling marina.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chef David Wilhelm is making mamas across Newport Beach feel extra special this Mother’s Day with a mouthwatering brunch. No one does comfort food quite like Tavern House, and with decadent dishes like the Prime Rib benedict, Breakfast Flatbread and Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Malted Waffles, mom surely won’t go hungry.
This industrial-chic hotpot takes Southern hospitality up a notch with an innovative menu of smoked meats and comfort food classics. If mom is looking to go big or go home this Sunday, Bosscat is the place. Their weekend brunch menu is chock-full of decadent dishes like the Fruity Pebbles French Toast, Smokehouse Benedict, Apple Cheesecake Waffle and Donut Burger. Reminder: calories don’t count on the weekend!
Make this Sunday a family affair with a three-course plated brunch and panoramic view of the harbor at Newport Landing. This time-honored Newport Beach restaurant is offering both an adults ($36) and kids ($15) brunch menu in honor of Mother’s Day. These prix-fixe menus include a beverage, first course, entree and dessert and will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 9. Newport Landing will also have its Oyster Bar open from 2 to 7 p.m.
The sushi masters at Sushi Roku are getting crafty this year, and we’re here for it. This Mother’s Day, you can give mom a bouquet of sushi! This special take-home sushi pack includes sashimi (tuna, salmon, yellowtail), nigiri (tuna, salmon, fluke) and rolls (spicy tuna, baked crab, white lotus and senshi) for $148. Add on a bottle of prosecco and orange juice for $27!
Written By: Kaylin Waizinger
