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.

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Chawanmushi Photo Credit: Redbird

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.

Little Gem Salad 1917 Wine Bar + Bistro Mother's Day Brunch
Little Gem Salad for Mother’s Day Brunch

Farm to Table Ma

Poppy & Seed (Anaheim)

Award-winning Chef Michael Reed is a master of California produce, and the menu at fine-dining Poppy & Seed makes it easy to eat your vegetables. For Mother’s Day, the restaurant will be hosting a buffet that includes a Raw Bar, Omelette Station, and Complimentary Champagne for all the mothers.
The cost is $80 for adults and $55 for children.

Make your reservations on OpenTable. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Patio at Poppy & Seed Anaheim
Photo Credit: Poppy & Seed

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.

The Milky Way - Brunch - Mother's Day
Photo Credit: The Milky Way

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.

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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.

Lobster Avocado Toast Ocean Prime Beverly Hills
Photo Credit: Ocean Prime Beverly Hills

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!

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Mexican Madre

Gracias Madre

Gracias Madre wants to make all the mamis feel special, beginning with Complimentary Flowers. The menu from Executive Chef Diana Briscoe also features special dishes like Tostadas de Nopales ($14) and a slow-cooked Tamal Oaxaqueno de Birria ($27.50). Everything on the menu is vegan, so you’ll walk out of this restaurant feeling good inside and out.
As far as cocktails, order the Three Mothers, a trio of lemon, hibiscus, and peach sparkling drinks that are designed to be shared ($24).
This menu will be available on May 10th as well as May 14th in honor of Mexican Mother’s Day. Make your reservations on OpenTable.
Gracias Madre Patio
Photo Credit: Gracias Madre

Jazz Mama Rama

This last brunch is truly a good deal. For only $45, you can treat your mama to dishes like Eggs Benedict or Croque Madame as well as Champagne, a build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar, Long Stem Roses, and Live Jazz.
Brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you can make your reservations on OpenTable.

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