Mother’s Day in Los Angeles is less about finding a place to eat and more about finding a place that feels worthy of Mom. This year, restaurants are stepping it up with big brunch spreads, sunny patios and a few over-the-top touches that say you actually planned ahead.
Whether she wants something low-key and outdoors or a meal that turns into a full-on occasion, these spots make it easy to give Mom a day that feels indulgent, a little fun and entirely about her.
Baltaire
Bloody Mary and brunch spread at BaltaireCredit: Sasha and Shaya Cohen
One of the city’s most popular Sunday Fundays ups the ante for Mother’s Day with a buffet featuring its classic brunch items and signature steakhouse dishes. A chilled seafood display offers a taste of the ocean’s finest delicacies, while a carving station satisfies with filet mignon, honey baked ham and roasted salmon. French toast, chilaquiles and carts offering Bloody Marys, Champagne and gelato are also in the mix, while dinner is available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Book reservations here.
Culina
Brunch layout at Culina for Mother’s Day Credit: (Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills)
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This globe-spanning brunch leans as much into abundance as it does atmosphere. The Beverly Hills favorite layers classic morning staples like eggs Benedict, waffles and smoked salmon with a steady procession of stations, from farmers market salads and handmade taco selections to an expansive seafood bar lined with oysters, crab claws and sushi. A central carving station anchors the experience with prime rib and braised short rib, while dim sum and housemade pastries round out the spread. It is the kind of brunch that invites lingering, moving from plate to plate and course to course. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.
Camélia
CaméliaCredit: Camélia
For a softer Mother’s Day take a more elegant turn with a French-Japanese tea service that is both precise and thoughtfully composed. The $95 ticketed experience leans into small, precise bites, from tuna Niçoise and scallion pancakes to cucumber sandos and cherry blossom shortbreads. Lovers of sweets will take to the yuzu cream puffs and lychee panna cotta closing things out. To stretch the evening farther peruse the tea selection from Kettl. Secure your spot here.
Calabra
CalabraCredit: Courtesy Santa Monica Proper Hotel
At Santa Monica Proper Hotel, rooftop brunch is back from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., where coastal California meets the Mediterranean with a menu spanning lemon ricotta pancakes, Turkish eggs and the Calabra tomato salad. Pair your meal with seasonal cocktails like the Rosé Garden Spritz. The quieter celebration is at Palma, with afternoon tea during the same 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. window inside the hotel’s design-forward lobby lounge. Here you’ll find curated bites with a polish of leisure that makes this experience breezy. Grab a rooftop table here on OpenTable.
Crudo e Nudo
Atmosphere at Crudo e Nudo Credit: Catherine Dzilenski
Just steps from the beach, this meal leans into a more relaxed, all-day celebration with a four-course flight running from 12 to 9 p.m. Priced at $75 per person, the menu highlights the restaurant’s sustainable, market-driven approach, moving from a seasonal crudo trio to farmers market mezze, roasted prawns and gnocchi, before landing on chocolate almond butter cups for dessert. It is a flexible option that works just as easily for a casual lunch as it does a later dinner. Reserve your spot with Resy, though walk-ins are also welcome.
Crustacean Beverly Hills
Mother’s Day 2026 hanger steak at Crustacean Beverly HillsCredit: Photo by Eden Dozier
This Mother’s Day celebration stretches across the full weekend with a special menu available May 9 and 10 during both brunch and dinner service. Chef Helene An leans into her signature modern Vietnamese flair with dishes like lobster and filet mignon, crab omelette with yuzu hollandaise and grilled calamari, alongside a strawberry semifreddo. The à la carte menu remains available, but the occasion-specific lineup makes a strong case on its own.
The Front Yard
The Fire Deck at The Front YardCredit: Image via the Front Yard
At The Garland, the focus is on a laid-back, family-friendly brunch served across a lush patio strung with lights. The three-course menu, priced at $85 for adults and $40 for kids, moves from starters like shrimp ceviche or baby kale Caesar into a generous mix of sides including crab Benedict and lobster ravioli, before landing on entrées like brown sugar roasted ham, grilled skirt steak or Alaskan halibut. Dessert keeps things classic with ricotta cheesecake and pastries, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing option. Save your seat with OpenTable!
Hotel Casa del Mar
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Ocean views set the tone, where a $135 per person brunch on May 10 leans polished but still indulgent. The menu opens with oysters and caviar and bluefin crudo before moving into mains like grilled snapper, a truffled crab omelet and croque madame. A visit to the chef’s dessert table rounds things out with seasonal sweets. Book your table on Resy.
L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
Costa Covo Osteria Dining Room at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills Credit: (CREDIT: L’Ermitage Beverly Hills)
Here the day unfolds as a two-part celebration that moves from polished brunch to rooftop energy. Costa Covo Osteria serves a three-course, family-style coastal Italian menu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($135 per person), with dishes like mushroom agnolotti, braised short rib and strawberry cannoli, plus a live harpist and a floral bouquet experience. Upstairs, Poza Rooftop keeps things going from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a DJ, cocktails and a margarita cart set against sweeping views. Book Costa Covo or head to Poza Rooftop.
Marea Beverly Hills
Table setting at Marea Beverly Hills for Mother’s DayCredit: Photo courtesy of Altamarea Group
The day splits into two polished options, with a three-course brunch from 12 to 2:30 p.m. ($75 per person) and a three-course dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. ($68 per person). The coastal Italian menu leans into handmade pastas, seafood-forward mains and classic dolci, with caviar and oysters available as add-ons. A complimentary photo booth during brunch adds a playful touch to the otherwise refined setup. Book your table here.
Mastro’s
Mastro’s Ocean Club MalibuCredit: Courtesy Mastro’s
For the mom who loves surf and turf, Mastro’s in Downtown L.A. and Mastro’s Ocean Club in Malibu delight with a grand brunch incorporating seafood and steak into breakfast items, such as Maine lobster eggs Benedict and wagyu sweet potato hash. But if Mom is partial to the family Sunday supper, visit any of the Los Angeles locations for dinner.
Pasjoli
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A family-style brunch keeps things easy but with the indulgence that will make this Mother’s Day. Seatings are from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the option to dine indoors or out in the garden. The $95 per adult menu ($65 for kids 12 and under) moves through a market salad, egg salad gougère, tots topped with caviar and crème fraîche, poached salmon and spring vegetables. Lean into the theme and close on a sweet note with French toast. Bookings go fast so head to the website to make your reservation.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Afternoon tea in Living Room at The Peninsula Credit: (Credit: Peninsula Beverly Hills)
For the mom who loves afternoon tea, make a reservation at The Peninsula for one of the city’s most beloved services. Guests gather in the elegant Living Room for refreshing sandwiches, cups of tea, sweet bites and flowing Perrier-Jouët. For families that prefer a full-scale dining experience, The Belvedere serves its European-inspired brunch until 2 p.m.
San Laurel
Dining Room at San Laurel Credit: Katrina Frederick
Chef José Andrés’ restaurant at Conrad Los Angeles extends breakfast until 2 p.m. for the special day. Alongside its standard morning menu (and impeccable city views from the 10th floor), San Laurel tantalizes with outstanding dishes that evoke the Iberian Peninsula by way of Southern California. Diners can expect items like Peruvian scallops with tomatillo vinaigrette, croquetas filled with jumbo lump crab and octopus with pee wee potatoes and garlic aioli. Reservations can be made here.
Telefèric Barcelona
Mother’s Day drinks at Teleferic Barcelona Credit: Telefèric Barcelona
A Spanish-style celebration brings a little energy to the table, with limited-time dishes available May 7-10 at Telefèric Barcelona. Expect standouts like seafood paella, lobster meloso with creamy saffron rice, and crispy cochinillo asado, alongside a playful spring cocktail topped with sorbet. For a stay-at-home option, a curated Mother’s Day pack for two covers everything from patatas bravas and burrata to lobster paella and churros for dessert. Reservations can be made on their website.
Uchi West Hollywood
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A more curated route leans into a six-course spring tasting served during lunch on May 10, offering a focused, seasonal look at the kitchen’s approach. Priced at $120 for two, the experience moves through dishes like hama chili, nigiri and sashimi courses, temaki and a fried milk dessert to finish. There will be no takeout or delivery during the service to keep the focus in-house. Reserve your seats here for a well-taken-care-of experience you won’t forget.
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