Yes, it's the time of year when we write something to make sure no one comes up short for mom on her special day. We can't buy the card, or deliver flowers, but we can tell you where to sit down for a memorable meal that does not involve you or her doing any cooking.
In case you need any nudging, remember, if your mom is anything like mine, this is a woman who would literally walk through fire, before swimming through a hurricane to fight a grizzly bear to save you!
And get this, if for some reason you don't remember her, she'll still love you. How amazing is that!
Here are some great places to take mom out, let her relax and tell her how much you love and appreciate her.
Beacon, Topside at the Beacon
At both Beacon and Topside, enjoy wonderful views while treating mom to an amazing dinner. The year's Mother's Day special is a succulent 7-ounce filet accompanied by a butter poached lobster and served with seasonal vegetables for $80. Beacon’s full dinner menu will also be available throughout the day from noon to 9 p.m. Brunch will not be available at Beacon or Topside on Mother's Day.
Information: 1116 Love St., Jupiter. thebeaconjupiter.com; topsidejupiter.com
Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Taphouse
It’s mom’s lucky day with exclusive brunch specials from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dive into the creole eggs benedict, featuring an English muffin topped with tasso ham, creole hollandaise sauce, braised spinach, and dressed greens for $26 or the smoked brisket & fried eggs with sweet potatoes, vegetable hash, and finished with dynamite aioli, also for $26. Maybe mom would like some liquid appreciation as well. Enjoy two-for-one house bloody marys and mimosas, and as a special treat, all moms will receive a complimentary glass of champagne.
Information: 1116 Love St., Jupiter. luckyshuckjupiter.com
1000 North
This waterfront destination will offer their regular menus for both brunch and dinner, plus a few special offerings. For brunch (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), these include an heirloom tomato tart featuring puff pastry, heirloom tomato, ricotta salata, arugula, fig vincotto and soft boiled egg for $28; smoked salmon benedict with flatbread, herbed goat cheese, salmon, poached eggs and sauce choron for $28; and red velvet cake with raspberry gelée and cream cheese mousse for $18. For dinner (5 to 9 p.m.), there will be a stuffed sole entrée with lobster mousse, potato-leek cake, asparagus and ramp veloute for $62 and rhubarb & stacciatella featuring cherry-rhubarb chutney, whipped stracciatella, radicchio & frisee, hazelnut and grilled focaccia for $26.
Information: 1000 US 1, Jupiter. 561-570-1000; 1000north.com
Blackbird Modern Asian
Moms can enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, along with special menu items like Chinese barbecue sticky beef short ribs for $20, whole Peking duck for two to four people for $95 or miso black cod for $45. For dessert, there's the toasted s'more rafted with raspberry mung bean marshmallows, cinnamon graham crackers, milk chocolate ganache, and raspberry agar sauce for $15.
Information: 1511 N. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter. 561-589-7505; blackbirdmodernasian.com
Lewis Steakhouse
This Mother's Day treat mom to a 10-ounce ribeye, buttermilk and boursin whipped potatoes, red wine demi, baby vegetables for $58.99. Available from 4 to 9 p.m.
Information: 6390 W Indiantown Rd., Jupiter. 561-277-9188; lewissteakhouse.com
Legends Tavern & Grille
Take your mom out and celebrate her for the legend she is with complimentary bottomless “momosas" (offer valid with purchase of a meal).
Information: 4550 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-766-2994; legendstavernandgrille.com
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Prezzo
Serving Italian classics with a modern twist, they will be offering a bottomless brunch experience from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on mom's big day. This will feature 10 delectable small plates including white truffle frittata with egg whites, spinach, tomato, and white truffle cream; crème brûlèe french toast bake with challah bread, brown sugar brûlèe, and whipped cream; and bananas foster pancake stack with buttermilk pancakes, caramelized bananas, and candied walnuts. $39 per person. Add Prezzo’s bottomless sips - a mix and match of Prosecco Zero, mimosas, bellinis, Aperol spritz, and Prezzo’s signature bloody marys - for $20 per person. There's also a bottomless bubbles pairing for $50 per person.
Information: 4520 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. eatprezzo.com/location/prezzo
PGA National Resort, Honeybelle
This brunch buffet will feature staples like fresh salads and mouthwatering prime rib, along with Chef Lindsay Autry's creative twists on brunch classics including her signature pickle-brined organic chicken, waffles, wood-fired pizzas, and more. Guests can dine inside or outside from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $89 per person.
Information: 400 Ave of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens. honeybellepbg.com
Almond
Let mom celebrate with a complimentary blood orange mimosa! She can savor the deliciousness while enjoying brunch favorites like the lobster omelet with bacon and avocado for $39 or maybe Eloina’s chicken tamales with poached egg and hollandaise for $26.
Information: 207 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach. 561-355-5080; almondrestaurant.com
Elisabetta’s Ristorante
Treat moms to an authentic Italian brunch that will feature seasonal dishes like the avocado toast stagione with smoked salmon, mozzarella, prosciutto, tomato, and egg on thick cut focaccia bread for $16. Customers over 21 can toast mom with unlimited mimosas, bloody mary’s, bellinis, or Aperol spritzes for $18.
Information: 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach; 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-342-6699; 561-560-6699; elisabettas.com
Pistache
This downtown bistro will offer a three course, prix fixe brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu will feature an appetizer course with selections including chilled corn veloute and salmon tartare, entrées including crab benedict and lamb ragout, and a dessert of either apple cake, bread pudding or chocolate lava cake. Adults $90, under 12 $35.
Information: 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. pistachewpb.com
Leila
Open for dinner service on the holiday, they will offer moms a complimentary co*cktail. This downtown West Palm Beach eatery specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine recently celebrated their 20th anniversary and is known for signature dishes like their shish tawook, a tender breast of chicken marinated in fresh garlic and olive oil with a zest of lemon, or the sambusik, flaky and light pastries filled with minced beef, pine nuts and sweet onion.
Information: 120 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-659-7373; leilawpb.com
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill charcuterie class
Let mom do something fun the day before Mother's Day with a Charcuterie Board Making Class. Happening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, this class will be led by one the restaurant's chefs and will teach the art of crafting the perfect charcuterie spread using meats cured in-house, amazing cheese and accompaniments. $30 covers the class, and choice of mimosa, bloody mary, or cappuccino.
Information: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-366-0071; citycellarwpb.com; bigtimerestaurants.ticketspice.com
Galley
Tucked inside Hilton West Palm Beach, Galley will feature a Mother's Day brunch buffet, live entertainment, and a jewelry pop-up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch favorites will include a made-to-order omelet station, live-action Parilla grill, raw bar, and a decadent dessert display. Adults $99; children 4 to 12 $35, and children 3 and under free.
Information: 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-231-6100; galleywestpalmbeach.com
Grandview Public Market
Take mom to the "Brunch & Bloom" event featuring culinary delights, bottomless mimosas and a live DJ. Held in 'The Living Room,' this buffet will feature fresh fruit, chef's garden salad, Italian pasta salad, waffles, french toast, shrimp & grits, blackened grilled citrus salmon, mini desserts and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults $85, children 12 and younger $30. Reservations required.
Information: 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach. eventbrite.com/e/brunch-blooms; grandviewpublic.com
Pink Steak
Enjoy a lavish three-course from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Just $99 per person, this deal also includes a complimentary mimosa, bellini, or sangria for the moms. Guests can customize their experience by selecting one option from a curated menu of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The menu includes items like a coconut lobster bisque; hamachi crudo; steak & eggs; petit filet; roasted mushroom and black truffle risotto; jumbo lump crab cake benedict; and caramelized banana tiramisu.
Address: 2777 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. pinksteak.com
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Okeechobee Steakhouse
Their Mother’s Day “Surf and Turf” feature will include petite filet medallion, butter poached lobster tail, asparagus and crab risotto for $89.99. It will be available from 4 to 9 p.m.
Information: 2854 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-683-5151; okeesteakhouse.com
The House
Located at The Park golf course, The House will be offering a two-course brunch menu for $30 along with a complimentary glass of champagne to honor mom. The first course includes a choice of monkey bread, with maple-bourbon glaze, pecans and brown sugar; conch chowder; or chilled market oysters. Course two will feature an array of options from handhelds, pizza, brunch delights and more. A few of these include the house burger, topped with caramelized onions, gruyère, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, and truffle aioli; and the jumbo lump crab benedict, featuring crab and yuca mofongo, confit pork belly, wilted spinach, poached eggs, and a roasted garlic and lime hollandaise sauce.
Information: 7301 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach. thehousewestpalm.com
Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort & Spa
This beacon of refined indulgence will offer a Mother's Day brunch at their beachfront restaurant Brandon's. The three-course, prix-fixe menu is $65 per person. Guests can pick two appetizers like their pork belly bao buns or pan fried pork gyoza & steamed shrimp shumai, one dish from the greens section like a cesar or seaweed salad, and finally a main like shrimp fried rice, coconut french toast or miso glazed salmon.
Information: 2842 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. tidelineresort.com
Lewis Prime Grill
They will be offering a special honey dijon veal chop with fried egg, warm spinach tomato feta salad from noon to 8 p.m. for $58.99.
Information: 7040 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Loxahatchee. 561 619 5115; lewisprimegrill.com
Masala Mantra Indian Cuisine
South Florida moms are invited to explore Indian-inspired libations and cuisine at this Royal Palm Beach hot spot. Mom can enjoy a complimentary co*cktail with the purchase of any menu item. A few of these beverages include their masala guava, a chill-infused Tito’s vodka with triple sec, guava and lime and the kalakhatta mojito, an Indian version of a classic co*cktail with gin, blackberry, black salt and mint.
Information: 11051 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. 561-328-7497; masalamantraroyalpalmbeach.com
Atlantic Grille
This culinary gem at The Seagate Hotel, will roll out several specials for Mother's Day including the brunch special king crab benedict with champagne hollandaise and espellete for $34. For dinner, there will be confit duck with candied pecans, watermelon radish, and chicory salad for $49; or squid ink cavatelli with snow crab, ramp pesto, and Calabrian chilies $36.
Information: 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-665-4800; seagatedelray.com
The Hampton Social
This iconic "Rosé All Day" restaurant in downtown Delray Beach will offer moms a complimentary glass of rosé. It pairs perfectly with almost anything on their coastal-inspired cuisine including the bananas foster french toast, crab cake benedict and the lobster roll.
Information: 40 NE Seventh Ave., Delray Beach. thehamptonsocial.com
City Oyster & Sushi Bar
Executive chef Jordan Stilley will treat matriarchs to a plethora of sea-to-table specials like the Maine lobster roll for $23, Maryland-style jumbo lump crab cake for $28.50, and a decadent smoked salmon benedict for $23. Have mom leave room for split-able desserts like the creamy chocolate peanut butter pie for $10.50.
Information: 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-272-0220; cityoysterdelray.com
The Wine Room Kitchen & Bar
Show endless love to mom with brunch specials along with complimentary bottomless drinks, and $49 endless tapas from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mothers will have the choice of free bottomless mimosas or bottomless bloody marys. The bottomless mimosas come in four flavors, including “traditional” orange juice, refreshing “Cruel Summer” with watermelon and mint, “Tropic Thunder” with pineapple, honey, and ginger, and spicy “Some Like It Hot” with mango and jalapeño. A few of the à la carte brunch items include deviled eggs for $7, omelet julienne for $28 and avocado toast for $9.
Information: 411 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-9463; thewineroomonline.com/delray-beach
Le Colonial
Specializing in upscale French-Vietnamese cuisine, this Atlantic Avenue eatery will offer Mother's Day specials for lunch and dinner including muc chien gion for $24; sui cao khoai lan, Japanese sweet potato and spinach dumpling with mushrooms and a garlic chili dipping sauce for $19; cua tuyet voi tôm xào bơ, snow crab and prawns in garlic galangal butter sauce for $38; and bahn xeo, crispy Vietnamese crepe with shrimp, bean sprouts, pork belly, turmeric, Vietnamese herbs and nước chấm for $28. The dessert special is strawberry mille feuille with Saigon cinnamon sugar for $15.
Information: 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-566-1800; lecolonial.com
Cornell Café at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Take mom on a trip to the "Land of the Rising Sun" this Mother's Day at the museum’s plein air eatery. Treat 'haha' (mom in Japanese) to a spicy salmon poke bowl featuring sushi rice with edamame, avocado, cucumber, carrots, spicy mayo, and seaweed salad for $16. Museum admission is required to visit the restaurant.
Information: 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233; morikami.org
Lazy Dog (and a donation)
For the holiday, the restaurant chain has partnered with Baby2Baby, a non-profit organization that provides basic essentials, like diapers, to families in need. Lazy Dog will donate $1 to Baby2Baby for every butter cake purchased during Mother’s Day weekend (May 10-12) and every bacon candy ordered during Father’s Day weekend (June 14-16) (yes, we know this is a Mother's Day list but give us a break).
Information: 9636 Glades Road, Boca Raton. lazydogrestaurants.com/locations/boca
Corvina Seafood Grill
Celebrate mom with a three-course meal starting at $72 per person. The evening begins with a complimentary amuse-bouche of bocconcini mozzarella. From there, guests can indulge in their choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert from Corvina’s menu of seafood-centric cuisine, decadent pastas, fine steaks, and a variety of composed plates. The price of a guest's selected entrée will carry the price of the dinner.
Information: 110 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton. corvinabocaraton.com
Abe & Louie’s
This classic American steakhouse will offer specials menu items for the entire Mother's Day weekend including Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These specials are in addition to the regular dinner and brunch menu and include pan-roasted filet mignon, butter-poached lobster tail, roasted shiitake mushrooms & spring peas, béarnaise sauce for $85; and halibut dijonnaise, oven roasted parmesan tomatoes, asparagus for $52. Decadent desserts such as the strawberry granita will available for $12.
Information: 2200 Glades Road, Boca Raton. abeandlouies.com
Farmer’s Table Boca Raton
Enjoy brunch in their elegant grand ballroom. From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. guests can indulge in cinnamon "french toast" bread pudding, fluffy griddle pancakes, custom omelets with assorted fillings, crispy bacon, spätzle brussels sprouts hash & yukon gold potato hash, delightful key lime-roasted mahi mahi, and so much more. Adults $54, children 12 and younger $25, 3 and under free.
Information: 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. dinefarmerstable.com
The Blue Dog Cookhouse & Bar (bubbles and a band)
All the ladies will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles when they enter the restaurant. There will also be a live band, a special menu and drinks for the big day.
Information: 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 561-961-3303; bluedogboca.com
Louie Bossi’s Italian Ristorante
Treat moms to an authentic Italian brunch this Mother's Day that will feature seasonal dishes like the avocado toast stagione with smoked salmon, mozzarella, prosciutto, tomato, and egg on thick cut focaccia bread for $16. Customers over 21 can cheers mom with unlimited mimosas, bloody mary’s, bellinis, or aperol spritzes for $18.
Information: 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. 561)-336-6699; louiebossiristorante.com
Eddie Ritz is a journalist atThe Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network.You can reach him ateritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism.Subscribe today.
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