10 Mother’s Day Ideas in Los Angeles: Treat mama nice based on her type!
Every mother is a rare and wonderful goddess, so shouldn’t you treat her as such? Treat Mama nice based on her type with these Mother’s Day ideas in Los Angeles and choose something that’s uniquely her. As a reminder, Mother’s Day is May 14th, 2023.
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The Cardinal Mom
Redbird (DTLA)
Treat mom to either brunch or dinner at Redbird in Downtown Los Angeles, where they will be serving a two-course brunch ($65) and a three-course dinner ($75) with a choice of the main dining room, the lounge, or the garden for your dining comfort. Highlights from brunch include a Cinnamon Crunch French Toast to start with a Duck Confit Chilaquiles with mole as a main. Children 10 and under are $21 – so it’s a great day to be a mom of many (and eat their leftovers).
The three-course dinner features standouts like their Chawanmushi starter with main lobster, enoki, scallion, and sesame chili oil; and a choice of five main dishes, among them a Bacon Wrapped Saddle of Rabbit. For dessert, you’ll be torn between the Chocolate Tres leches and the Yuzu Custard.
Reservations can be made on their website.
The No Wine-ing Allowed Mama
1917 Wine Bar + Bistro
Start with a meal at the only winery in Los Angeles, the San Antonio Winery, founded in 1917, whose restaurant, The 1917 Wine Bar + Bistro, is serving up a 3-course Brunch with Two glasses of Bubbles or a 4-course Dinner plus Wine Pairing for $85 a person. Brunch menu highlights include the Little Gem Salad to start and Smoked Salmon Toast or Short Rib Hash as your main course before ending with a refreshing Pistachio Gelato for dessert.
Reservations can be made on Tock.
Farm to Table Ma
Poppy & Seed (Anaheim)
Make your reservations on OpenTable. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kosher Ima
The Milky Way (Pico-Robertson)
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than to eat at Steven Spielberg’s mother’s restaurant?
Although Leah Spielberg Adler is no longer with us, the kitchen stays true to her legacy in the hands of Executive Chef and Restaurant Consultant Phil Kastel. Come in and try favorites like the Brioche French Toast served with berry compote and powdered sugar ($16) and the Potato Latkes and Eggs served with three pancakes, two eggs any style, and house-made apple compote and sour cream ($18). All mothers will also be gifted Flowers and a $10 Gift Card.
Brunch takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Make your reservations on Resy.
Spanish Mamasita
TATEL (Beverly Hills)
The Tapas and Brunch menu, crafted by new Chef Marva Desimone, is brand new on the scene and is the perfect opportunity to impress your mom. Traditional must-haves include the Tortilla Espanola, Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico, and Gambas al Alijio. You can also order more breakfast-centric options during brunch, like Pancakes and the TATEL Burger.
Brunch takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes a live DJ. There is also no prix-fixe pricing, even on Mother’s Day, which is a treat. Make your reservations on OpenTable.
Mumm’s the Word Mum
No list of Mother’s Day ideas in Los Angeles would be complete without something bubbly. Why not say I love you, Mum, with a Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé! It’s available nationwide from Total Wine & More for $69.99 a bottle and tastes of spring with wild red and blackberries. Your mom will be glad you “popped” by.
Seafood Mom
Ocean Prime (Beverly Hills)
Enjoy your ocean á-la-carte with a Mother’s Day brunch at Ocean Prime Beverly Hills.
Start with a Citrus Rhubarb Mimosa before diving into a decadent Lobster Toast with a sunny side egg and an avocado pea puree.
Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations can be made on their website.
A Hole-Lotta Love for Mama
The Pie Hole (Various)
Say I love with a hole-lot, with a box of Pie Holes from The Pie Hole. The creation of The Pie Hole restaurant in 2011 was always a dream of the founder’s mother, “Pie-Mom Becky Grasley, so this holiday is especially relevant to her son, Matt, who has been serving generations of his family’s recipes.
Locals can reserve here for Whole Pie Pickup ($45) or use Goldbelly for nationwide shipping of Pie Holes. It’s $89.95 for 24 Pink and Yellow Pie Holes and includes FREE Shipping!
Loved “Every mother is a rare and wonderful goddess” Loved all your suggestions!!
Happy Mother Day to all the goddesses!
Nicely said 🙂