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Where to Dine on Mother's Day in Los Angeles

There's no better time to say gracias, madre

by Crystal Coser
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| Wonho Frank Lee
by Crystal Coser

With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's about time to think of ways to say thank you to your leading lady. Luckily, restaurants across town are celebrating the most important women in everyone's life with tailored brunch and dinner offerings. From ritzy fine dining options to beautiful brunches by the sea, here are 14 ways to spoil Mom in Los Angeles.

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Viviane

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There’s no better way to spoil the most important woman in your life than with a poolside brunch at one of Marilyn Monroe’s favorite hangouts. Viviane will celebrate its first Mother’s Day with brunch specials like mixed berry blintzes and grilled sour peach tartine with crispy spec, burrata, and truffle vinaigrette.

9400 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90212
(844) 328-2566
(844) 328-2566
Wonho Frank Lee

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Ocean Prime

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Typically not open for brunch, Beverly Hills’ Ocean Prime will offer a special service to commemorate life’s most important ladies. After perusing an extensive wine and champagne list, choose from dishes like crab and eggs and blackened salmon salad. Moms will even be gifted with a Seventh Avenue Apothecary soy candle to boot.

9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 859-4818
(310) 859-4818
Elizabeth Daniels

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Hinoki & The Bird

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Hinoki & The Bird is also offering a special Sunday brunch service that highlights executive chef Brandon Kida’s penchant for seasonal ingredients. This translates to dishes like Ichiba salad with market fruits, vegetables, and miso vinaigrette; organic quinoa with poached Lily’s eggs, white soy, and pickled chilies; and challah French toast with bannans and tonka beans.

10 W Century Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 552-1200
(310) 552-1200
Dylan + Jeni

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American Tea Room

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For a dainty (and affordable!) Mother’s Day option, American Tea Room Arts District is offering a $35 afternoon tea special. Sip on rare teas while munching on items like crème fraiche scones, watercress sandwiches, and tea-infused petit fours.

909 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-9100
(213) 239-9100
Wonho Frank Lee

Baltaire

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Treat mom like a queen at Baltaire’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet. For $85 per adult and $50 per child, feast on an endless supply of things like iced shellfish, USDA prime rib, leg of lamb, and eggs benedict with housemade English muffins that can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s lovely al fresco terrace.

11647 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(424) 273-1660
(424) 273-1660
Elizabeth Daniels

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Patina

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One of LA’s last fine dining restaurants is offering a three course Mother’s Day brunch for the relatively affordable price of $59 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. This opulent option includes menu highlights like beef tartare with quail egg, smoked oyster, and salt & vinegar chip trumpet mushroom; escargot congee with ibérico ham, parsley, and beurre de baratte; and tiger prawn with kataifi and orange jasmine reduction.

141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-3331
(213) 972-3331
Patina

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Love & Salt

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Chef Michael Fiorelli is paying homage to the leading madames of our lives with his croque madame special, featuring thick cut brioche roasted with fontina cheese, prosciutto, and a soft cooked egg. You can still order those cult favorite English muffins and Italian doughnuts, of course, because why wouldn’t you.

317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5252
(310) 545-5252
Wonho Frank Lee

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The Bellwether

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Happen to be in the Valley? Even if you’re not, it’s worth a drive to The Bellwether for a few of beverage director Anne-Marie Verdi’s mama-inspired cocktails, like Not Your Mama’s Mule with house-infused kaffir lime and ginger vodka, and Mama Betty’s Bloody Mary with habanero vodka, bacon salt, and a mini BLT.

13251 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 285-8184
(818) 285-8184
Wonho Frank Lee

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Gracias Madre

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Say gracias to your madre with specials like pan de chocolate with rose cream and, naturally, a slew of exceptional margarita thanks to Jason Eisner at West Hollywood’s hippest vegan restaurant.

8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 978-2170
(323) 978-2170
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Sausal

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South Bay denizens can celebrate moms at Sausal’s Mother’s Day brunch fiesta. For $30, feast on a three course meal of Nuevo Rancho brunch specials. There’s even a complimentary mimosa, sangria, or Bloody Maria for the guest of honor, with a $10 children’s buffet and card-making station.

219 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322-2721
(310) 322-2721
Wonho Frank Lee

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Terranea

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Drive down to Palos Verdes to give Mom a true getaway for the day. Sure, there’s the annual Mother's Day Champagne Ballroom Brunch with an endless supply of a little something for everyone, but you’re really here for Terranea’s stunning ocean views.

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 265-2836
(310) 265-2836
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Moruno

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Mothers craving a taste of southern Spain will be greeted with a complimentary glass of sparkling rose to go with their small plates and skewers when the restaurant opens from noon to 10 pm. Be sure to order the insane fried biscuits with tangerine marmalade. Mom deserves it.

6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 372-1251
(323) 372-1251
Wonho Frank Lee

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Bar Amá

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Chef Josef Ceneteno is celebrating the women in his family with some of their favorite dishes. Think options like Grandma’s chorizo with jack cheese and flour tortillas; Amá’s enchiladas with carrot sofrito, queso fresco and potato; Mom’s green enchiladas with chicken and tomatillo; and Amá’s margarita.

118 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-8002
(213) 687-8002
Elizabeth Daniels

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Rose Café-Restaurant

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Westside moms can sip a complimentary glass of Rose (what else?) as they indulge in the best of the Rose’s brunch offerings on its especially pleasant patio.

220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-0711
(310) 399-0711
Wonho Frank Lee

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Viviane

9400 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90212

There’s no better way to spoil the most important woman in your life than with a poolside brunch at one of Marilyn Monroe’s favorite hangouts. Viviane will celebrate its first Mother’s Day with brunch specials like mixed berry blintzes and grilled sour peach tartine with crispy spec, burrata, and truffle vinaigrette.

9400 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90212
(844) 328-2566
(844) 328-2566
Wonho Frank Lee

Ocean Prime

9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Typically not open for brunch, Beverly Hills’ Ocean Prime will offer a special service to commemorate life’s most important ladies. After perusing an extensive wine and champagne list, choose from dishes like crab and eggs and blackened salmon salad. Moms will even be gifted with a Seventh Avenue Apothecary soy candle to boot.

9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 859-4818
(310) 859-4818
Elizabeth Daniels

Hinoki & The Bird

10 W Century Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Hinoki & The Bird is also offering a special Sunday brunch service that highlights executive chef Brandon Kida’s penchant for seasonal ingredients. This translates to dishes like Ichiba salad with market fruits, vegetables, and miso vinaigrette; organic quinoa with poached Lily’s eggs, white soy, and pickled chilies; and challah French toast with bannans and tonka beans.

10 W Century Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 552-1200
(310) 552-1200
Dylan + Jeni

American Tea Room

909 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021

For a dainty (and affordable!) Mother’s Day option, American Tea Room Arts District is offering a $35 afternoon tea special. Sip on rare teas while munching on items like crème fraiche scones, watercress sandwiches, and tea-infused petit fours.

909 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-9100
(213) 239-9100
Wonho Frank Lee

Baltaire

11647 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Treat mom like a queen at Baltaire’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet. For $85 per adult and $50 per child, feast on an endless supply of things like iced shellfish, USDA prime rib, leg of lamb, and eggs benedict with housemade English muffins that can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s lovely al fresco terrace.

11647 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(424) 273-1660
(424) 273-1660
Elizabeth Daniels

Patina

141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

One of LA’s last fine dining restaurants is offering a three course Mother’s Day brunch for the relatively affordable price of $59 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. This opulent option includes menu highlights like beef tartare with quail egg, smoked oyster, and salt & vinegar chip trumpet mushroom; escargot congee with ibérico ham, parsley, and beurre de baratte; and tiger prawn with kataifi and orange jasmine reduction.

141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-3331
(213) 972-3331
Patina

Love & Salt

317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Chef Michael Fiorelli is paying homage to the leading madames of our lives with his croque madame special, featuring thick cut brioche roasted with fontina cheese, prosciutto, and a soft cooked egg. You can still order those cult favorite English muffins and Italian doughnuts, of course, because why wouldn’t you.

317 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5252
(310) 545-5252
Wonho Frank Lee

The Bellwether

13251 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

Happen to be in the Valley? Even if you’re not, it’s worth a drive to The Bellwether for a few of beverage director Anne-Marie Verdi’s mama-inspired cocktails, like Not Your Mama’s Mule with house-infused kaffir lime and ginger vodka, and Mama Betty’s Bloody Mary with habanero vodka, bacon salt, and a mini BLT.

13251 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 285-8184
(818) 285-8184
Wonho Frank Lee

Gracias Madre

8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Say gracias to your madre with specials like pan de chocolate with rose cream and, naturally, a slew of exceptional margarita thanks to Jason Eisner at West Hollywood’s hippest vegan restaurant.

8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 978-2170
(323) 978-2170
Gracias Madre

Sausal

219 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245

South Bay denizens can celebrate moms at Sausal’s Mother’s Day brunch fiesta. For $30, feast on a three course meal of Nuevo Rancho brunch specials. There’s even a complimentary mimosa, sangria, or Bloody Maria for the guest of honor, with a $10 children’s buffet and card-making station.

219 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322-2721
(310) 322-2721
Wonho Frank Lee

Terranea

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Drive down to Palos Verdes to give Mom a true getaway for the day. Sure, there’s the annual Mother's Day Champagne Ballroom Brunch with an endless supply of a little something for everyone, but you’re really here for Terranea’s stunning ocean views.

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 265-2836
(310) 265-2836
Catalina Kitchen

Moruno

6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Mothers craving a taste of southern Spain will be greeted with a complimentary glass of sparkling rose to go with their small plates and skewers when the restaurant opens from noon to 10 pm. Be sure to order the insane fried biscuits with tangerine marmalade. Mom deserves it.

6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 372-1251
(323) 372-1251
Wonho Frank Lee

Bar Amá

118 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Chef Josef Ceneteno is celebrating the women in his family with some of their favorite dishes. Think options like Grandma’s chorizo with jack cheese and flour tortillas; Amá’s enchiladas with carrot sofrito, queso fresco and potato; Mom’s green enchiladas with chicken and tomatillo; and Amá’s margarita.

118 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-8002
(213) 687-8002
Elizabeth Daniels

Rose Café-Restaurant

220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Westside moms can sip a complimentary glass of Rose (what else?) as they indulge in the best of the Rose’s brunch offerings on its especially pleasant patio.

220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-0711
(310) 399-0711
Wonho Frank Lee

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