The Dish. 117 ways to celebrate mom: Your San Diego guide to Mother's Day brunches, lunches and dinners

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1 The Dish 117 ways to celebrate mom: Your San Diego guide to Mother's Day brunches, lunches and dinners Carolina Gusman, Contact Reporter : May 7, 2018 Say Happy Mother's Day with a box of Sprinkles MOM cupcakes. (Sprinkles) Mark your calendars Mother s Day is Sunday, May 13. Treat her to a queen-sized gourmet brunch buffet or extravagant dinner at one of these San Diego County restaurants. You ll even find a section with dessert and drink specials just for mom. And just like good manners and good posture, reservations are essential. (All menus will be served on Sunday, unless otherwise noted.) 333 Pacific s three-course menu, with Champagne, features dishes like Hokkaido scallops or pan-roasted duck breast. A children s menu will be offered. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May N. Pacific St., Oceanside. $59.95 per adult; $13.95 per child. (760) A.R. Valentien s executive chef Jeff Jackson will offer a three-course menu featuring watercress soup and scallop leek mousse, lobster ravioli, horseradish-crusted wild king salmon, pressed chicken saltimbocca, wild blackberry souffle and raspberry pistachio torte. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. The Lodge at Torrey Pines, N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. $80 per adult; $95 with free-flowing sparkling wine; $45 per child under 12. (858) lodgetorreypines.com/dine Amaya at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar celebrates Mother s Day with a three-course brunch featuring an artisan cheese and charcuterie board, smoked salmon Benedict and chocolate panna cotta with passion fruit sauce. Each mom will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego. $95 per adult; $20 per child (858) Argyle Steakhouse at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort will serve the same Mother s Day buffet as California Bistro. Menu highlights: a carving station with sun-dried tomato and dill-crusted sea bass and prime rib; chilled seafood display, omelet station, pastry display and other savory items. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad. $98 per adult; $35 per child. Concierge, (760)

2 Bagby Beer Company invites the whole family, even Fido, to celebrate Mother s Day at the brewpub. A full menu will be served, including several vegan options, beers and wine on tap and a full cocktail list. Moms will receive a tiny potted succulent, with a chance to win a bigger surprise. Sunday, May S. Coast Highway, Oceanside. (760) bagbybeer.com Bahia Resort Hotel s bayfront brunch buffet includes Belgian waffles and pan-seared halibut, along with live piano music and a complimentary cruise on the Bahia Belle and William D. Evans sternwheelers. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May W. Mission Bay Drive, San Diego. $54 per adult; $25 per child 5-11; children under 5 are free. Reservations for six or less: bahiahotel.com/dining-entertainment; party of seven or more: (858) Beerfish, along with the help of executive chef Kristianna Zabala of Nomad Donuts, will kick off Lobster Week on Mother s Day with a savory baked treat featuring what else, crustacean. The special menu item will be available starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, May Adams Ave., San Diego. $17, in limited quantity. beerfish.com Bencotto chef and co-founder Fabrizio Cavallini draws inspiration for his Mother s Day menu from his mother s traditional cooking. Along with the regular brunch options, he will serve a modern interpretation of lobster ravioli and stuff cheese gnocchi with truffle sauce. 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, May W. Fir St., Suite 103, San Diego. (619) lovebencotto.com Bistro 39 all-you-can-eat brunch buffet includes bottomless mimosas, and a host of items like lemon-grilled chicken, carving station with herb-crusted sirloin and maple-glazed ham, eggs Benedict and assorted pastries. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last seating at 1:30 p.m.) Sunday, May Ocean Bluff Ave., San Diego. $45.99 per adult; $19.99 per child. (858) bistro39sandiego.com Bleu Boheme s French-inspired fare features selections like tartare de saumon fume, house rum-smoked salmon and a savory Belgium-style prosciutto waffle with fig jam, arugula, Gruyere cheese and fried egg. Pair it with a classic Bellini (a sparkling cocktail), strawberry mint mimosa or a classic Bloody Mary. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May Adams Ave., San Diego. $55 per adult; $18 per child 12 and under. (619) bleuboheme.com Blue Point Coastal Cuisine will host a special limited menu where moms receive a free entree with the purchase of another entree. Options include: jumbo shrimp pasta, lobster risotto or 5-ounce petit filet mignon. 1 to 5 p.m. limited menu; 5 to 8 p.m. regular menu Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. Prices vary. (619) BO-beau kitchen + bar s French comfort cuisine features choices like crispy Brussels sprouts or boeuf bourguignon. 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego. Prices vary. (619) BO-beau kitchen + cache in Hillcrest will serve a three-course brunch menu with main choice options like French toast and short-rib hash. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May University Ave., San Diego. $39.95 per person. (619) BO-beau kitchen + garden s lush outdoor-covered garden provides a tranquil atmosphere for Mother s Day brunching. Menu favorites include: fried chicken and waffles and crab cake Benedict. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3 brunch; 4:30 to 9 p.m. regular menu Sunday, May La MesaBlvd., La Mesa. Prices vary; children s menu priced at $9.95. (619) Breakfast Republic s menu features lavender blueberry French toast and a turkey pesto breakfast sammie served on warm ciabatta bread. Treat mom to a morning cocktail like the Tommy s Margarita or the Creamside Mimosa infused with vanilla, fresh orange juice and cream. If caffeine s your drink, try the Iced Cherry Mocha, a blend of mocha, mild cherry flavor, espresso and milk topped with whipped cream and a dusting of mocha. Sunday, May 13. Seven locations: North Park, Liberty Station, Encinitas, East Village, Ocean Beach, Carmel Valley and Pacific Beach. breakfastrepublic.com Cafe 21 in the Gaslamp Quarter will serve brunch and dinner on Mother s Day. The full-service eatery and lounge will offer tiramisu pancakes, salmon, Bloody Marys, Mimosa Flights and Mojito Flights. 802 Fifth Ave., San Diego. (619) cafe-21.com Cafe 222 s Mother s Day celebration features its specialty dish, The Mother Hen. The dish named after owner Terryl Gavre s cherished hen, Thelma is a scramble made of Thelma s favorite greens, including spinach, chard and kale. Other breakfast offerings include the blueberry cornbread waffle, peanut butter and banana-stuffed French toast and green eggs and Spam scramble. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Island Ave., San Diego. $11.75 per person. (619) Cafe Sevilla will serve a nine-course tapas Mother s Day brunch menu, complete with live flamenco performances. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. $29.50 per adult; $20 per child 12 and under. (619) cafesevilla.com California Bistro at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort will host a special Mother s Day brunch complete with a carving station, chilled seafood display, omelet station, pastry display, platters of cured meats and a cold buffet with items like avocado gazpacho and pickled shrimp. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad. $98 per adult; $35 per child. Concierge, (760) Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa will offer an endless brunch buffet with made-to-order omelets, peel-and-eat shrimp and a special children s menu, along with live piano music. End your Mother s Day celebration with a complimentary cruise aboard the Bahia Belle and William D. Evans sternwheelers. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May Mission Blvd., San Diego. $60 per adult; $25 per child 5-11; children 5 and under are free. Reservations for six or less: catamaranresort.com/dining-entertainment; party of seven or more: (858) Chandler s will serve a Mother s Day brunch with made-to-order omelets, brioche French toast, petite lobster and shrimp tartlet, lemon herb-roasted half chicken, stir-fired rainbow quinoa and Farmers Market fruit and vegetable bar. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13. $79 per adult; $19 per child 5-12; children 4 and under are free. A three-course prix fixe dinner will also be offered from 5 to 10 p.m. Cape Rey, 1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad. $74 per person. (760) chandlerscarlsbad.com/mothers-day Charles & Dinorah at The Pearl Hotel will feature a three-course prix fixe menu with offerings like Nutella French toast with hazelnut and cardamom syrup; the gem salad with wild king salmon; and the fromager d affinois (French double-cream soft cheese) with honeycomb and sweet biscuit cookies. Moms will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May Rosecrans St., San Diego. $30 per person. (619)

4 Choices the Buffet will expand its Mother s Day menu to include oysters on the half shell, chilled snow crab, Canadian lobster tail, Korean crab, smoke salmon, coconut shrimp, New York steak, crusted rack of lamb, carved roasted prime rib, baked ham and Pala turkey breast, as well as a selection of more than 80 desserts. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 13. A specialty brunch menu will also be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Highway 76, Pala. $46 per person. Limited reservations are accepted for parties of eight or more. (760) Coasterra s Champagne Buffet Brunch offers made-to-order omelet station, a carving station, soups and salads, house specials and sweets and pastries display. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May Harbor Island Drive San Diego. $69.95 per adult; $17.95 children 6-12; children 5 and under are free. (619) Corvette Diner at Liberty Station will turn back the clock with brunch specials like chicken and waffles and breakfast burrito. Mom can sip on a breakfast cocktail like Mom s Mimosa or Mama s Michelada, each priced at $6. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. brunch; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. regular menu Sunday, May Historic Decatur Road, San Diego. $11.95 per person. (619) Crown Landing at Loews Coronado Bay Resort will offer a Mother s Day mimosa brunch with breakfast favorites, along with a salad station, assorted meats carving station, a cold seafood bar, house specialties and house-made pastries. A buffet for the little ones will be available. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May Coronado Bay Road, Coronado. $65 per adult, includes mimosas; $19.50 per child 12 and under. (619) crownlanding.com Cucina Enoteca s brunch buffet is filled with fresh salads, pizzas, a carving station, an egg station with frittatas, scrambled eggs and omelets, and a decadent dessert station. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May Via de la Valle, Del Mar. $45 per adult; $18 per child. (858) urbankitchengroup.com Cucina Sorella in Kensington will serve a special Mother s Day dinner with choices like grilled Sicilian meatballs, francobolli ravioli, bucatini (thick spaghetti-like pasta) with meatball, potato gnocchi and pork osso buco. Sunday, May Adams Ave., San Diego. (619) bit.ly/2hqdrpx Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill will offer its regular dinner menu, along with a selection of specials designed especially for mom. Sunday, May Laurel St., San Diego. (619) bit.ly/2htihvv Curadero Mexican kitchen will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner options on Mother s Day. Brunchers can start with ensalada Curadero, huevos sopes or flautas ahogada (drowned flautas). The lunch and dinner crowd can order tostada de atun (roasted tuna) or campechana (Mexican seafood cocktail) from the ceviche bar, or a classic dish like carne asada with a side of elote (Mexican street corn). Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. (619) curadero.com Current & Tides will pamper mom with an all-inclusive brunch featuring caramelized leek and goat cheese quiche; Greek yogurt bar with fresh fruits; carving station with chipotle-agave marinated-smoked tri-tip and salt-crusted local market whole fish; and a seafood display with octopus, scallops, local whitefish ceviche and oysters. There will be a cookie-decorating station for the little ones and live jazz music. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, 2000 Second St., Coronado. $55 per adult, includes Champagne and mimosas; $17 per child (619) Cusp Dining & Drinks will serve a regular brunch menu on Mother s Day, with several decadent specials. Start with the smoked chicken Caesar or fresh fruit salad, then move on to dishes like Nutella French toast, crab

5 Benedict or smoked salmon white frittata. Sunday, May La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla. (858) cusprestaurant.com Del Sur Mexican Cantina in South Park offers entree options like breakfast carnitas hash, a slow-cooked golden-brown pork topped with a fried egg, pickled onions, crema, avo-serrano sauce served with beans, potatoes and corn tortillas. Sip on any of their brunch cocktails such as the Bloody Maria or mimosa specials. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May th St., San Diego. Regular pricing on food and mimosa special. (619) delsurmexicancantina.com Draft Republic Carlsbad will serve beer-brined smoked chicken breast and beer-battered fish and chips. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad. Prices vary. (760) Draft Republic La Jolla will serve mom her favorite dishes like the marinated-beef California burrito, peppered steak salad or its signature Draft Republic burger. 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday, May Esplanade Court, San Diego. Prices vary. (858) Dulce at The Highlands will offer Mother s Day brunch specials and a full menu of farm-to-table seasonal California/Italian cuisine for dinner. Complement your meal with a glass or bottle of wine from its world-class wine list. Open for lunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 13. A la carte pricing. The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch, 5980 Village Way, Suite 106, San Diego. (858) delcehighlands.com Fairmont Grand Del Mar celebrates Mother s Day with Brunch & Bubbly in the Ballroom. The buffet features made-to-order breakfast favorites, sushi, dim sum, carving stations, chilled seafood, seasonal salads, pastries, and live music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego. $118 per adult; $30 per child (858) Farmer and The Seahorse will host its annual Mother s Day brunch buffet offering options such as a carving station, salad bar, assorted pastries, build-your-own omelet bar, waffle and bagel stations. There will be a photo booth and French macaroons for every mom. Sunday, May Torreyana Road, San Diego. $64.95 per adult; $24.95 per child under 12. (858) opentable.com Fishmonger s Market will host a Seafood Buffet Extravaganza on Mother s Day. Buffet-style plates include smoke salmon frittata, lobster deviled eggs, glazed ham, steamed mussels, crab-cake poached eggs, endless snow crab, smoked fish salad, octopus salad and a crudo bar. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May Hancock St., San Diego. $49.95 per adult; $18.95 per child 12 and under. fishmongersmarkets.com Fleming s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar will offer a three-course brunch menu with offerings like its signature eggs Benedict and crispy chicken and waffles. The full dinner menu will also be available all day. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Two San Diego locations: 380 K St., (619) and 8970 University Center Lane, (858) flemingssteakhouse.com Giardino will serve a three-course regular brunch menu with options like baked mussels, eggplant rolls, banana French toast, classic Benedict or sausage panini. Brunch starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, May Broadway, Lemon Grove. $29 per person. (619) giardinosd.com Harbor House at Seaport Village will serve a Mother s Day Brunch Buffet that includes dishes like strawberry spinach salad, Danish pastries and muffins, French toast souffle, omelet bar, turkey carving station and a full

6 dessert bar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May W. Harbor Drive, San Diego. $36.95 per adult; $15.95 per child. (619) Harrah s Resort Southern California will serve breakfast and brunch buffet favorites on Mother s Day. 777 Harrah s Rincon Way, Valley Center. (760) harrahssocal.com The Buffet: Oscar-style eggs Benedict, salmon poke, Kalua pork with cabbage and chile rellenos. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 13. $32.99 per person. The Cafe: New York steak, garlic buttered shrimp, roasted fingerling potatoes, seasoned vegetables, choice of soup or salad and red velvet cake. Open 24 hours daily. $29.99 per person. Havana 1920 executive chef Anthony Porras will offer a three-course meal inspired by his Cuban family. Offerings include: a Caribbean avocado salad, the camarones con tomate, made with shrimp, garlic, tomato sauce, white wine, oregano and parsley and Abuela s flan, a traditional Cuban custard topped with caramel. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. (619) havana1920.com Herb & Wood in Little Italy will serve a brunch menu with dishes like Dutch baby souffle pancakes, jamon iberico Benedict, scallop ceviche and lobster thermidor. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May Kettner Blvd., San Diego. (619) Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Indigo Grill in Little Italy will host a three-course menu with choices like shaved pear and apple salad, roasted adobo chicken and white chocolate cheesecake tower. A children s menu will be available. 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May India St., San Diego. $44.95 per adult; $13.95 per child. (619) Island Prime/C Level s ocean views are the perfect backdrop for dining on three courses of chef Deborah Scott s special Mother s Day menu. Entree selections include: pomegranate-glazed portobello, roquefortcrusted filet mignon or everything-crusted ahi. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May Harbor Island Drive, San Diego. $59.95 per adult; $13.95 per child. (619) L Auberge Del Mar will lavish your leading lady with a Mother s Day Brunch Buffet featuring an all-day omelet station and cheese station and a cold seafood display with oysters on the half shell and crab claws. Light and healthier dishes include: corn and lobster risotto, hot smoked salmon and roasted Jidori chicken and pork medallions. Homey pies will be served, including lemon meringue, chocolate silk, apple, peach crumble and blueberry lavender. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Kitchen 1540, Coastline Restaurant and Sunset Terracecourtyard Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. $90 per adult; $30 per child under 12. (858) Leroy s Kitchen & Lounge will serve an a la carte brunch ranging from citrus French toast topped with caramel apple sauce and maple cream to beef sugo (Italian meat sauce) hash with crispy potato and poached eggs. Moms will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May Orange Ave., Coronado. (619) leroyskitchenandlounge.com Lou & Mickey s in the Gaslamp Quarter will serve a Mother s Day brunch buffet, including a carving station, breakfast station, fresh seafood and an assortment of salads and desserts. Champagne and mimosas are included or mom s can partake in the Bloody Mary Bar for an additional $5. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. $58 per adult; $21 per child 12 and under. louandmickeys.com

7 Madison on Park offers a diverse menu of items like paleo bowls with your choice of carnitas or chicken, banana-strawberry Nutella waffles, smashed avocado toast and gravlax on rye. Treat mom to a mimosa or Bloody Mary Park Blvd., University Heights. (619) madisonpark.com Mama s Kitchen will host its 27th annual Mama s Day Tasting Extravaganza fundraiser, featuring more than 50 chefs representing San Diego s finest restaurants, hotels and catering companies. Hosted by Sam The Cooking Guy Zien, guests will feast on savory fare, sip on cocktails, bid on silent auction items and participate in opportunity drawings. The San Diego Gay Men s Chorus will perform during the event. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 11. Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego. $150 general; $250 VIP. mamaskitchen.org Maretalia Ristorante modern coastal Italian restaurant will serve an a la carte brunch with sweet and savory entrees such as ricotta pancakes, oxtail ragu or Prosciutto eggs Benedict. Moms will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May Orange Ave., Suite 200, Coronado. (619) Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Monello in Little Italy will offer a special cheese wheel of tagliatelle (special pasta) with broccoli rabe and pancetta. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. brunch; 2:30 to 9 p.m. dinner Sunday, May W. Fir St., San Diego. (619) lovemonello.com Mille Fleurs chef Martin Woesle will charm mothers with his three-course prix fixe brunch menu featuring seasonal white asparagus with iberico ham; shrimp boudin and lobster salad; eggs Benedict with smoked Scottish salmon; and lemon tart with Limoncello. An a la carte dinner menu will also be offered. Sunday, May Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. $64.50 per person. (858) millefleurs.com Miss B s Coconut Club in Mission Beach will serve guests its choice of brunch entrees like coconut rum French toast, veggie hash, jerk chicken and waffle and yogurt parfait. The restaurant will offer two hours of bottomless Champagne and house blonde beer, as well as pastries and a hosted watermelon mimosa for all mothers. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Sunday, May Mission Blvd., San Diego. $32.95 per person. (858) missbcoconutclub.com Mister A s will serve a three-course prix fixe brunch menu featuring Maryland blue crab cakes, GoneStraw Farm poached eggs with polenta; eggs Benedict with fresh crab; and short rib and prime steak frites. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., 12th floor, San Diego. $69.50 per person. (619) Officine Buona Forchetta will whisk mom to the Italian countryside of Umbria for a feast of Northern Italian entrees, including pastas, pizzas and delectable desserts, along with a complimentary mimosa. The eatery also plans to unveil a daily specials menu with mom in mind. Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May Sims Road, San Diego. (619) officinebuonaforchetta.com Osetra Seafood and Steaks will offer an upscale Mother s Day dinner, complete with a three-story wine tower and complimentary glass of Champagne. In addition to its a la carte dishes, the restaurant offers a prix fixe menu with entrees like New York steak, Italian sausage rigatoni, rosemary chicken and pan-seared Northern Atlantic salmon. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. $49 per person. osetraseafoodandsteaks.com Pacifica Del Mar will offer a multicourse menu with favorites like fresh fruit parfait, New England clam chowder, spring vegetable quiche, huevos rancheros and Thai-grilled chicken salad. A children s three-course

8 menu will be available. Sunday, May Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. $45 per adult, includes a glass of bubbly, orange juice, coffee, mimosa or Bloody Mary; $16 per child. (858) pacificadelmar.com Park 101 will honor mom and the family with a brunch buffet and activities Giant Jenga and Connect 4. Mom can sip on bottomless mimosas or a Frosé, a blend of Cupcake Vineyards Rosé, diced strawberries, lemon and strawberry syrup. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. $50 buffet with mimosas; $30 buffet only. (760) park101carlsbad.com Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria will offer a Mother s Day special featuring two courses, dessert and wine. Sunday, May Truxton Road, Suite 102, San Diego and 5870 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad. $40 per person. piscorotisserie.com Primavera Ristorante s specialty three-course Mother s Day brunch menu includes avocado alla griglia (grilled steak), salmon bruschetta and lobster eggs Benedict. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Orange Ave., Coronado. $54.95 per person. (619) primavera1st.com Prep Kitchen offers a Mother s Day brunch featuring Godiva chocolate French toast, spicy-baked crab with scrambled farm eggs and Masago caviar; lobster Benedict, tableside Bloody Mary cart and goodie bags. Sunday, May 13. Three locations: Little Italy, Del Mar and La Jolla. prepkitchendelmar.com Provisional Kitchen at The Pendry San Diego will host a brunch buffet with a chocolate fountain, waffles and crepes, mini croissants and assorted muffins, rice pudding, tiramisu, chocolate-dipped strawberries, mini assorted cupcakes, granola, fruits and parfaits, egg station, seafood sushi bar, cheese and meat board, carving station and hot dishes. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. $59 per adult; $15 per child (619) pendryhotels.com Rancho Bernardo Inn will offer three dining options for Mother s Day Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego. ranchobernardoinn.com Aragon Ballroom: Family-friendly brunch buffet menu with live music, a petting zoo and pony rides. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. $85 per adult; $40 per child. Avant: Brunch buffet menu with live music. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. $75 per adult; $28 per child. Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant: Brunch buffet menu with live music and a bottomless mimosa option for $ a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. $72 per adult; $28 per child. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa s Grand Brunch Buffet features everything from Belgian waffles to a sushi station and raw bar with shucked oysters, and a Bellini Bar for mom. There will be pony rides, family photo area, an interactive flower bouquet and sugar scrub stations for the kids. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe. $130 per adult; $35 per child 11 and under. (858) Rustic Root will host a Mother s Day brunch that includes a complimentary mom-mosa and three-course meal, with options like warm buttermilk biscuits and house-made blackberry jam, smoked salmon eggs Benedict or strawberry waffles, and a dessert course with your choice of chocolate toffee and Kahlua cake or a rustic lemon cream puff. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13 (downstairs only). 535 Fifth Ave., San Diego. $40 per person. (619) rusticroot.com

9 Sammy s Woodfired Pizza & Grill s Mother s Day Special offers a choice of one of two entrees: oak-roasted salmon filet or oak-roasted chicken breast, and one wine selection of chardonnay, pinot grigio, cabernet or malbec. Sunday, May 13. $35 per person. Seven locations: Costa Verde/UTC, Del Mar, La Jolla, La Mesa, Mission Valley, San Marcos, Scripps Ranch. sammyspizza.com Sea180 Coastal Tavern s Champagne Buffet Brunch features a display of tasty items like omelets, fresh shucked oysters, prime rib carving station and decadent pastries. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach. $64.95 per adult; $17.95 per child 6-12; children 5 and under are free. (619) Seasons Restaurant chef de cuisine James Waters will prepare handpicked specials for Mother s Day, including strawberry gazpacho, warm shrimp salad, lobster Benedict and garden quiche. Treat mom to a Prosecco Mimosa for $12 or $20 with Champagne. The kids dessert table is $10 for ages 12 and under. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, 7210 Blue Heron Place, Carlsbad. (760) opentable.com Seaview Restaurant at Manchester Grand Hyatt will serve a buffet menu of made-to-order omelets, breakfast pastries, Belgian waffles, fresh seafood, artisan cheese and charcuterie station,hot dishes like garlic and herbroasted leg of lamb and a dessert station. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May Market Place, San Diego. $72.50 per adult; $34 per child 5-12; free to children 4 and under. (619) Smokeyard BBQ and Chop Shop will serve its full menu of South African and California dishes on Mother s Day. Menu options include: St. Louis spare ribs, beef tri-tip, seared 8-ounce filet mignon and Scottish salmon. Westfield UTC, 4313 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego. (858) smokeyard.com Stake Chophouse & Bar will serve a prix fixe brunch and dinner menu on Mother s Day, along with a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot Rose for moms. A children s menu will be available. Guests can also opt for an a la carte dinner, spotlighting classics such as 14-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye and steamed Maine lobster with lemon and drawn butter. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. brunch; 5 to 10 p.m. dinner. Sunday, May Orange Ave., Coronado. $69 per adult; $35 per child. stakechophouse.com The Clubhouse Grill s a la carte menu includes morning classics and lunch favorites. Mom can sip on a complimentary glass of sparkling wine while listening to live music on the patio. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego. Starters from $7; entrees from $12. (858) The Haven Pizzeria in Kensington will serve appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, Neapolitan-style pizzas, and offer all moms $2 off beer, wine and mimosas. Take a photo with mom and tag The Haven for a chance to win a $25 gift card. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May Adams Ave., San Diego. Regular pricing on food and drink specials. (619) thehavenpizzeria.com The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows in North Park will treat moms like a star with a full menu ranging from Baja-style mixed seafood ceviche and rosemary and garlic-crusted prime top sirloin to made-to-order risotto with wild mushrooms and desserts like a chocolate fountain with marshmallows, pound cake, pretzels and assorted fruits. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. $59 per adult; $25 per child (619)

10 The Marine Room will serve an a la carte menu with dishes like rooibos tea-spiced wild prawns, bacon brioche-crusted Alaskan halibut and macadamia panch phoran (five spices) Mary s Farm chicken. Dessert options include Fair Trade bittersweet chocolate mousse torte and lavender lemon cake 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May Spindrift Drive, La Jolla. (858) The MED executive chef Alex Emery will craft a whimsical menu of churro French toast, assorted tea sandwiches and a doughnut wall. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13. La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St., La Jolla. $89 per adult; $39 per child. (858) opentable.com The Melting Pot in the Gaslamp Quarter will serve a prix fixe menu that includes a starter, salad, main entree and dessert. Order mom a Mother s Day drink like the Mom osa ($9.95) or the Strawberry Cupcake Martini ($10.95). The menu also offer Italian soda, milkshakes and create your own lemonade, each priced at $4.50. Noon to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. (619) The Prado at Balboa Park celebrates moms with a Champagne Buffet Brunch, featuring an omelet station, carving station, pancake station, chilled seafood display and pastry display. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May El Prado, San Diego. $64.95 per adult; $17.95 per child 6-12; children 5 and under are free. (619) The Rail will cook up a one-of-a-kind brunch menu that includes eggs Benedict, breakfast flatbreads and waffle sandwiches. Skip the mimosa moms receive a complimentary glass of Champagne, and guests can add a special $5 berry French toast to their meal. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. A la carte pricing. thebrassrailsd.com The Shores Restaurant will serve a Mother s Day brunch buffet with main course options like vanilla bean ricotta blintz, macadamia-crusted steelhead and maple mustard-glazed bone-in ham. Desserts include butterscotch banana cream pie, candied almond tosca (cake) and s mores bread pudding. There will be a children s station with spaghetti marinara and meatballs, barbecue chicken tenders and sweet potato tater tots. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13. $64 per person; special pricing for children. (858) The US Grant will host a Champagne Brunch Buffet, complete with culinary stations, live entertainment and a floral market in the lobby. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (buffet closes at 3:30 p.m.) 326 Broadway, San Diego. $82 per adult; $72 seniors; $39 per child (619) The Westgate Hotel invites families to share in the Mother s Day celebration with two offerings: Mother & Daughter Teas and Sunday Champagne Brunch. The teas will be served from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 and includes finger sandwiches and buttery pastries, alongside traditional teas and a glass of Champagne for mom. Moms will also receive a gift of macaroons. Price is $50 per adult and $35 per child Tickets can be purchased at westgatehotel.com. The Champagne Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13 and includes a juice bar, made-to-order omelets, fresh seafood, eggs Benedict, mini doughnuts, ice cream station, and complimentary mimosas and Bloody Marys. Price is $89 per adult and $35 per child (619) Tidal at Paradise Point will serve an expansive Mother s Day brunch buffet filled with pastries, Polynesian French toast bar, tossed greens and soup bar and specialty entrees, including rock crab fried rice and smoked-salmon Benedict. There s also a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Vacation Road, San Diego. $65 per adult; $25 per child 12 and under; children 3 and under are free. (858)

11 Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar s new brunch menu features an heirloom tomato frittata, pecan sticky bun with whipped rum frosting and avocado toast topped with crab, trout roe, sunny-side up egg and fennel. Spring mimosas will be offered in flavors of lavender, rose and cucumber honey, and each will receive a complimentary chocolate treat. Sunday, May 13. Hotel Republic, 421 W. B St., San Diego. (619) hotelrepublicsd.com Twenty/20 Grill will serve a Mother s Day brunch complete with a doughnut station, seafood table, carving station and bottomless Champagne. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad. $75 per adult, $90 with bottomless Champagne; $30 per child 12 and under; children 3 and under are free. (760) Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp s gourmet Mother s Day brunch features made-to-order omelets and a chocolate fountain. Bottomless Mimosas ($15 per person), fresh-squeezed orange and grapefruit juice, Ketel One Craft Bloody Marys and $20 bottles of rose will be offered all day. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May Fifth Ave., San Diego. (619) gaslampunion.com Verandina will host a Mother s Day three-course menu with entree selections like smoked-salmon Benedict, cannoli waffles and eggplant Parmesan. You ll want to leave room for dessert with choices like tiramisu, Limoncello cake and cannoli. Brunch starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, May Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach. (619) verandinarestaurant.com Vintana Wine + Dine will serve a three-course menu with main course options like black pepper baconwrapped filet mignon or the macadamia and coconut-crusted sea bass. A children s menu will be available. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May Auto Park Way, Escondido. $59.95 per adult; $13.95 per child. (760) Vue at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa will offer a Mother s Day brunch menu featuring spinach and tomato quiche, chicken and waffles, avocado toast, Monte Cristo torta and penne primavera. Sunday, May Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad. (800) Waterbar in Pacific Beach features ocean views matched with a two-course prix fixe brunch, with complimentary mimosa for mom. Menu selections include: chilaquiles, two egg breakfast, French toast, crispy beef hash, cheeseburger, Waterbar salad and sweet potato curry. Sunday, May Ocean Blvd., San Diego. (858) waterbarsd.com Water Grill in the Gaslamp Quarter will serve roasted wild Alaskan halibut with lobster sauce and your choice of by-the-glass wine and for dessert, sweet gaviota strawberries with fromage blanc sorbet and pistachio tuile. Sunday, May J. St., San Diego. (619) watergrill.com Desserts, drinks and more In addition to complimentary desserts for all moms, Backyard Kitchen + Tap in Pacific Beach will offer $5 mimosas. Sunday, May Garnet Ave., San Diego. (858) backyardpb.com Bruegger s Bagels will offer heart-shaped bagels in three flavors for Mother s Day: cinnamon raisin, blueberry and plain. Patrons can purchase the heart-shaped bagels individually with any of the shop s 12 different cream cheese varieties, or in a Big Bagel Bundle (13 bagels) with your choice of two made-in-vermont cream

12 cheeses at the regular daily price, while supplies last. For more information and a list of locations, visit brueggers.com Chi Chocolat at Liberty Station will offer Mother s Day guests custom gourmet chocolate gift boxes paired with Spanish wines and Champagne. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 11 and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May Historic Decatur Road, Suite 203, San Diego. (619) chichocolat.net Extraordinary Desserts in Little Italy will offer a regular Mother s Day brunch menu with shareable artisanal boards with sweet, savory and vegetarian options, house-made granola, salads, paninis, and freshly made pastries and sweets. Pair with a glass of Prosecco with strawberries and mint, rosé or a mimosa. Guests can also order in-house by the slice or pre-order a whole lemon tiara cake decorated with fresh rose petals and touches of gold leaf or strawberry poppy-seed cake. Call for pricing. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Limited seating Union St., San Diego. (619) , ext Fairmont Grand Del Mar will host an Afternoon Tea on Mother s Day in the Library and Lobby areas. Mothers will also enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego. Tea service prices start at $54. (858) Fig Tree Cafe will offer moms a choice of a Tropical Mango Mimosa Flight, complete with mango, coconut, watermelon and pineapple tasters or a caffeine boost with its Cold Brew Caramel Macchiato, a rich concoction of deep cold-brew flavor notes and hints of caramel. Three locations: Hillcrest, Pacific Beach and Liberty Station. figtreeeatery.com Flower Child will offer mom a fresh strawberry MAmosa ($12) on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13. The restaurant will also offer brunch with light items like a quinoa breakfast burrito or vegan hash, as well as freshly squeezed juices. Flower Hill Promenade, 2690 Via de la Valle, Del Mar. (858) iamaflowerchild.com Hundred Proof will offer its Mama s Overnight Baked French Toast, a crispy, buttery caramelized French baguette soaked in vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May Park Blvd., San Diego. (619) hundredproofsd.com JRDN corporate executive chef Dave Warner s jumbo sticky bun is bathed with fresh blueberries and blackberries and topped with dollops of fresh cream, and garnished with mint leaves. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May Felspar St., San Diego. (858) t23hotel.com/jrdn Jalisco Cantina will offer an extensive selection of margaritas on Mother s Day, including Pineapple Jalapeño, Mango Serrano and Cilantro Smash. Sunday, May N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. (760) thejaliscocantina.com Le Parfait Paris will present boxes of Mother s Day macarons with flavors of peanut butter chocolate, raspberry, lavender and caramel sea salt. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May G St, San Diego. (619) leparfaitparis.com Meza Greek Fusion salutes to moms with its signature cocktail, Mother of All Bloody Marys, made with Deep Eddy Vodka, house-made Bloody Mary mix and garnished with jumbo shrimp and bacon. Sunday, May Sixth Ave., San Diego. (619)

13 Pacific Beach AleHouse will offer half off bottles of rosé on Mother s Day, while supplies last. Sunday, May Grand Ave., San Diego. (858) pbalehouse.com Sprinkles is whipping up a batch of Sprinkles MOM cupcakes for Mother s Day in flavors of dark chocolate, red velvet, vanilla and salty caramel. The cakes are adorned with Sprinkles daisies and MOM sugar decorations. The box is sealed with a MOM Loves Cupcakes sticker. The specialty cupcakes are available Friday, May 11, through Sunday, May 13. sprinkles.com The Oceanaire in the Gaslamp Quarter will serve a sparkling cocktail appropriately named Queen of the Day. Priced at $16, it is a bubbly mix of Belvedere Peach Nectar Vodka, Aperol, St. Germain and Monin Desert Pear syrup topped off with Prosecco. 400 J St., San Diego. (619) theoceanaire.com The US Grant will treat moms to Down Town Abby Afternoon Tea that includes a specialty loose tea selection, Champagne, petite tea sandwiches and entertainment. A children s menu will be offered. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12. $59 per adult; $35 per child Broadway, San Diego. (619) True Food Kitchen will serve a special Mom-osa menu featuring three mimosas and one natural refresher: the Pomegranate Mimosa ($9) is made with Prosecco, lime, pomegranate and antioxidant tea; the Orange Vanilla ($9) is a mix of Prosecco, lime, vanilla and orange; the Blueberry Mint ($9) is made with Prosecco, mint, blueberry and lemon; and the Sparkling Lavender Lemonade ($5) includes lemon, honey, lavender and sparking water. Two San Diego locations: Westfield UTC, 303 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 2100 and Fashion Valley mall, 7007 Friars Road, Suite 394. truefoodkitchen.com Trust Restaurant will make Mother s Day sweet with a serving of profiteroles, cream puffs filled with banana cream and topped with caramel and seal salt, as well as the breakfast favorite, the ultimate sticky bun. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. brunch; 5 to 10 p.m. dinner. Sunday, May Park Blvd., Suite 105C, San Diego. (619) trustrestaurantsd.com Wokou Ramen & Yakitori will serve each mom a complimentary dessert. Choose from the frosty black sesame or green tea ice cream, the strawberry, mango and green tea mochi (rice cake) trio or the ice cream bao sandwich with house-made cinnamon-sugar whipped cream. Sunday, May Village Way, San Diego. (858) wokouramen.com