With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to reserve your plans for May 11. Flowers, chocolates, and a card? Non-negotiable. But this year, why not gift one of the most important women in your life a brunch to remember? Whether you’re craving an extravagant culinary experience, oceanfront cocktails, or a buffet grand enough for Mom herself, these 25 San Diego restaurants have you covered.
Brunch Buffets | Mother’s Day Specials & Prix Fixe Menus | Restaurants for Large Groups
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffets in San Diego
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Hotel del Coronado
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beachfront brunch in the tastefully updated and timeless Crown Room. Indulge in options like warm pecan cinnamon rolls with crispy bacon, made-to-order omelets, spicy tuna rolls, black pepper-crusted New York strip, French macarons, and more. Guests over 21 can enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne.
Price: $232 per adult | $119 per child (6 – 10) | complimentary 5 and under
Hours: 10:00 a.m – 3 p.m.
Address: 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado
Reservations: Hotel del Coronado
Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Moms deserve to be spoiled. Treat her to a lavish brunch filled with afternoon tea and elegant culinary offerings like a warm duo of sweet and savory baked French brie, soft danishes, egg white frittatas, and more. The ambiance of the Grand Ballroom, complete with live-action stations and curated displays, promises a Mother’s Day as special as she.
Price: $195 per adult | $95 per child (4 – 11) | complimentary 3 and under
Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Address: 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego
Reservations: OpenTable | For parties of 10 or more, email [email protected]
Mother’s Day Brunch at Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Who wouldn’t want to sip from a mimosa bar with picturesque bay views? Located at the Catamaran Resort, this Mother’s Day brunch has it all, from Panko and herb-crusted mac and cheese and a savory carving station to charcuterie boards and a build-your-own waffle station. And don’t worry moms, kids are covered too with a bouquet-making activity so you can truly unwind with your mimosa.
Price: $125 per adult | $55 per child (5 – 11) | complimentary 4 and under
Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Address: 3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego
Reservations: Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Mother’s Day Buffet at Piper
This California-coastal eatery is back with its renowned Mother’s Day brunch event. Piper will be serving up annual favorites like crispy sugar waffles, eggs prepared your way, oysters with rosé mignonette, and finishing with Chef Jacqueline’s signature mini desserts. It’s all hosted in their oceanfront Grand Coastal Ballroom at The Seabird Ocean Resort and Spa. Moms, does it get any better?
Price: $115 per adult | $45 per child | complimentary 5 and under
Hours: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Address: 101 Mission Ave, Oceanside
Reservations: OpenTable
Mother’s Day at Rancho Valencia
For those in your brunch group who lean on the more restless side, don’t panic. Rancho Valencia offers lawn activities, crafts, balloons, bouquet making, a petting zoo, and yes, pony rides. While children blow bubbles and get their faces painted, adults can enjoy an ideal Mother’s Day Sunday of their own at Rancho Valencia’s signature Grand Buffet, featuring a seafood and carving station, salads, sides and irresistible treats.
Price: $225 per adult | $95 per child (4 – 12) | complimentary 4 and under
Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Address: 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe
Reservations: Call 858-759-6246 or email [email protected]
Mother’s Day Brunch at Rumorosa
You can forget the grocery store roses. Rumorosa’s Mother’s Day brunch is back for its second year, gifting moms with complimentary flowers to go with that stunning harbor view. This Cali-Baja restaurant is serving up a thoughtful, exclusive menu with this season’s rich dishes like chilaquiles, local Mexican pastries, an omelet live chef station, and more.
Price: $95 per person
Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Address: 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego
Reservations: OpenTable
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Marine Room
This viral sensation of a restaurant, known for its high tide dinners where waves meet the glass, is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch. Overlook the Pacific Ocean while savoring a chef-curated buffet featuring fine seafood selections, paired with your choice of wine or a cocktail from their 36-page menu.
Price: $150 per adult | $70 per child (12 and under)
Hours: 10 a.m – 4 p.m.
Address: 1904 Spindrift Drive, San Diego
Reservations: OpenTable
ARLO Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
ARLO Mother’s Day brunch comes with live music, a Mom Water tasting, and a glass of sparkling wine for the 21 plus crowd. Spoil mom with a complimentary flower bouquet from the ARLO artisan flower cart and a new necklace, bracelet (or both!) from the Kendra Scott trunk show. Once the mandatory shopping is done, hit the brunch buffet with 12-hour braised short ribs, scallops from the raw bar, fresh baked breakfast pastries, roasted meats straight off the Santa Maria grill, and more.
Price: $95 per adult | $38 per child (5 –12) | complimentary 4 and under
Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Address: 500 Hotel Circle N, San Diego
Reservations: OpenTable
Mother’s Day Brunch at Dockside 1953
Dockside 1953 is the place to brunch with Mom and take in breathtaking waterfront views of the bay this year. The Bahia Resort is serving up an extravagant Mother’s Day brunch buffet to satisfy every mom’s cravings: delicious waffles, made-to-order omelets, fresh seafood, delectable desserts, and more – along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
Price: $125 per adults | $55 per child (5 – 11) | complimentary 4 and Under
Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Address: 998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego
Reservations: Dockside 1953
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Mother’s Day Specials & Prix Fixe Menus in San Diego
Mother’s Day Brunch & Bottomless Mimosas at Lillian’s
Lillian’s makes celebrating the women who do it all easy with bottomless mimosas. Located at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, the kitchen brings a modern take to classic dishes with sustainable seafood and locally sourced organic options. Try the smoked salmon on a toasted seed bagel with herb cream cheese, lamb chops, eggplant parmesan, or coconut pancakes with pineapple compote and honey butter.
Price: À la carte | $29 bottomless mimosas
Hours: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Address: 5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe
Reservations: Lillian’s Kitchen
Mother’s Day Brunch at Mister A’s
For rooftop restaurant enthusiasts and city lovers alike, Mister A’s Mother’s Day brunch is the perfect answer. Slip into your chicest attire and prepare for a refined three-course meal with five to seven options per round, all while taking in a breathtaking 180-degree view of downtown San Diego. Start with roasted tomato fennel soup or egg yolk raviolo, then choose from entrees like duck confit, and don’t forget to finish with a chocolate covered strawberry mousse.
Price: $95 per adult | $40 per child (12 and under)
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Address: 2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego
Reservations: OpenTable
Mother’s Day Brunch at Provisional Kitchen
A boozy brunch with bubbles and Mom? Say less. Celebrate Mother’s Day at Provisional, where the kitchen will be cooking up a prix-fixe brunch menu featuring carving and dessert stations, plus a chocolate fountain. Moms, you all deserve that complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon.
Price: $100 per adult | $34 per child
Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Address: 425 5th Avenue, San Diego
Reservations: OpenTable
Mother’s Day Brunch at A.R. Valentien
A.R. Valentien is reopening just in time for Mother’s Day. Be among the first to treat Mom to a custom, chef-driven brunch menu coming soon from the culinary team at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, designed to pair beautifully with vast views of the iconic golf course.
Price and Hours: Coming soon
Address: 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla
Reservations: Call 858-777-6635
Cafe Sevilla Mother’s Day Flamenco and Champagne Brunch Experience
Enjoy a slice of Spanish culture this Mother’s Day at Café Sevilla’s Flamenco and Champagne Brunch Experience. A true feast for the senses, the event features a two-part Flamenco dance performance complemented by a Spanish-inspired brunch menu including avocado toast, breakfast meat paella, basque cheesecake, and of course, a complimentary glass of Champagne.
Price: $85 per person | children under 5 are not permitted to attend the show
Hours: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Address: 353 5th Ave, San Diego
Reservations: Eventbrite
Hell’s Kitchen at Harrah’s
Trust us, Mother’s Day isn’t the time to go small. Let Mom live her reality TV dream this year with an interactive cooking demonstration at Hell’s Kitchen at Harrah’s. She’ll sip Champagne while crafting her very own beef wellington and mixing signature drinks during the cocktail class. Tickets go fast, so grab them soon if you want in on Gordon Ramsay’s world-famous sticky toffee pudding.
Price: $242 per person
Hours: 11 a.m.
Address: 777 Harrahs Rincon Way, Funner
Reservations: OpenTable
Mother’s Day Italian-Style at Solare Ristorante
Planning to celebrate Mother’s Day in Liberty Station this year? Well, Solare Ristorante is adding an Italian twist to your brunch plans with a special menu you won’t want to miss. Last year, they wowed guests with dishes like carbonara with guanciale, roast rib of beef with truffle mashed potatoes, and Italian ricotta cheesecake, plus much more. And since you’re already in Liberty Station’s arts district, there’s no harm in a little extra shopping for Mom…
Price: À la carte
Hours: 10:30 a.m.
Address: 2820 Roosevelt Rd, Point Loma
Reservations: OpenTable
Mother’s Day at Roy’s Restaurant
A Hawaiian escape is never a bad idea, right? Indulge in a Mother’s Day brunch at Roy’s Restaurant, where Hawaiian flavors fuse with Pacific Rim cuisine. Enjoy dishes like the 6oz filet mignon with a sunny side up egg and fingerling potatoes, the Hawaiian lobster omelet, or the crab cake benedict. Finish the early afternoon off with the “Love For Mom” cocktail, and you’ll be feeling like you just won Mother’s Day.
Price: À la carte | $19 per child
Hours: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Address: 333 W Harbor Dr, Downtown
Reservations: OpenTable
Mother’s Day Brunch at Juniper & Ivy
Caviar, wine pairings, and Little Italy, oh my! Juniper & Ivy is hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch lined with a three-course menu curated by their team. In addition to optional enhancements, enjoy bites like bluefin tuna handrolls, mains such as ricotta gnocchi, and sweet treats like strawberry tiramisu.
Price: $85 per adult
Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Address: 228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
Reservations: OpenTable
Nine-Ten Mother’s Day Brunch
Sometimes all moms need is just an excuse to pull out their Sunday best. At Nine-Ten Restaurant & Bar, sink into an elevated brunch wrapped in effortless La Jolla charm. Start with a stellar bottle of wine, then choose from their regular à la carte brunch menu with Mother’s Day enhancements. Picture blueberry and lemon buttermilk pancakes, huevos rancheros, classic Eggs Benedict, or even an award-winning burger.
Price: À la carte
Hours: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m
Address: 910 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Reservations: Call 858-964-5400
Mother’s Day Brunch at Trust
You can trust this restaurant to deliver for Mother’s Day. Chef Jeremy Harville is whipping up his iconic sticky buns (so iconic, in fact, they’re limited each day), topped with sugared blueberries, honey lavender ice cream, white chocolate, and toasted almonds. But it doesn’t stop there. Follow with crispy fried pork cutlets, smoked pork shoulder hash, and even wood grilled cauliflower.
Price: À la carte
Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Address: 3752 Park Boulevard, Hillcrest
Reservations: OpenTable
Restaurants for Large Groups
Little Frenchie
For the mom who’s always up for something new, head to Little Frenchie right in the heart of Coronado. From savory bites like the fig and fromage frais tartine and dungeness crab croquette benedict to sweet pastry specials like a floral-decorated cronut or a berry croissant farci, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight to a café in Paris.
Price: À la carte
Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Address: 1166 Orange Ave, Coronado
Reservations: Little Frenchie
Cesarina
This Italian spot in Point Loma is, quite literally, bellissimo. With mix and match pasta, honey glazed crispy octopus, and their famous tableside tiramisu, it’s the kind of brunch Mom won’t forget. Made with amore, of course.
Price: À la carte
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Address: 4161 Voltaire St, Ocean Beach
Reservations: OpenTable
Bencotto
For the cheese connoisseurs out there, Bencotto more than delivers this Mother’s Day. Surrender your brunch to their creamy cheese wheel pasta, an array of formaggi served with housemade bread, crispy calamari fritti, tender short rib braised in red wine and herbs, slow-cooked veal shank with vegetables, and more.
Price: À la carte
Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Address: 750 W Fir St #103, Little Italy
Reservations: OpenTable
Morning Glory
Gloriously flamboyant and unapologetically pink, Morning Glory is begging to be in your Mother’s Day Instagram post. The menu brings the same energy with jalapeño glazed bacon, caviar tasting, breakfast carbonara, and soufflé pancakes. Go for a playfully named dish like “Millennial Tears” (avocado toast) or “Egg McFunnin” from their “Carbs with Culture” section. And don’t skip the Bloody Mary Vodka … it’s 3 oz. of bold and brunchy chaos.
Price: À la carte
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Address: 550 W Date St, San Diego
Reservations: Opentable
Atelier Manna
North County is a brunch wonderland, and Atelier Manna is no exception. With sun-drenched patios, leafy corners, and just the right amount of charm, the spot is dreamy for Mother’s Day. Their menu offers everything from Spanish-style French toast, Turkish eggs, and coffee cajeta bread pudding to wellness shots, “vitality tonics,” and adaptogenic add-ons. It’s a feel-good brunch, reimagined.
Price: À la carte
Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Address: 1076 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
Reservations: Seating is first come first serve | Can join the daily online waitlist available at all times
