When it comes to Mother’s Day celebrations, South Florida moms are luckier than most, as the area’s rich culinary heritage and vibrant restaurant scene offer some of the best places to pamper the family member who usually takes care of everyone else. Whether the special mom in your life is a stylish fashionista, a discerning foodie, or more of the relaxed and causal type, we’ve got a restaurant that’s sure to fit her taste and style. Sunday brunch is the classic choice for Mother’s Day, and if there was ever a day for mom to drink some good champagne before noon, this is it. There are plenty of South Florida brunch options offering bottomless mimosas, craft cocktails, fresh seafood, creative egg dishes, and much more. But if a casual beachfront dinner is more her style, or if she prefers to check out the latest offerings from Miami’s hottest new chefs, we’ve got you covered there too. It’s time to get your reservations booked and get ready to spoil mom with a delicious and relaxing Mother’s Day feast. You’re sure to find something perfect for Mom in our 2022 Miami Beach Mother’s Day Restaurant Guide.
COMO COMO
Como Como at Moxy South Beach will offer a special Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a variety of items at a carving station, raw bar, and dessert cart. The all-you-can-eat brunch will invite guests to be transported to the seaside towns of Mexico while enjoying raw bar specialties like oysters, shrimp cocktail, ceviche cups, lobster salad cups, and smoked salmon. The Hot Carving Station will feature items such as a Prime Rib carving station, Whole Roasted Snapper, Papas Rajas, and Esquites. No brunch is complete without a delicious dessert cart with favorites such as flan, bread pudding, chocolate mousse, and flourless chocolate cake. A Kids menu is available featuring Chicken Fingers and Fries, French Toast, and Pasta with Butter. Time: 11AM – 4PM. Cost: $115 per person with bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys for an additional $35 per person. Kids Menu is offered at $20. For reservations please visit www.opentable.com Como Como is located at Moxy South Beach 915 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach. www.marriott.com
LINCOLN EATERY
Swing by Miami Beach’s top food hall, The Lincoln Eatery, this Mother’s Day for a day of eating and shopping! The Lincoln Eatery houses a curated selection of dining and drinking options featuring an eclectic assortment of global culinary concepts and a local retail boutique for moms to partake in some retail therapy. Like Cilantro 27 Ceviche Bar: Bringing sustainable Peruvian fare to Miami, Cilantro 27 Ceviche Bar combines traditional flavors with modern techniques. The stall is helmed by Chef Nilton Castillo, a native of Lima, Peru who worked under some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs, including Daniel Boulud and Jose Andres. Boulud insists, “Castillo makes the best ceviche in the world. Fresh Garden Bowls: Fresh Garden Bowls offers a healthy alternative to fast food with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options to satisfy a modern healthy lifestyle. Have mom shop till she drops at Pop Up & Shop, the eatery’s retail boutique that houses homemade goodies from local makers. The boutique highlights minority-owned businesses and showcases locally-made products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, artisan goods, homemade jewelry, works of art, sustainable fashion, and more. Lincoln Eatery is located at 723 Lincoln Ln N, in Miami Beach. www.thelincolneatery.com
MAREVA 1939
Mareva 1939 will be welcoming all mothers for their special Sunday Brunch with a welcome bellini from 12-4 PM featuring an international buffet-style menu with a Spanish cuisine flare highlighting Chef specials starting at $70 per person. Unlimited beverage options are also available inclusive of mimosa, chismosa, and Bloody Mary, in addition to a crafted cocktail list and full bar options. Live music is provided by local Flamenco guitarist May Barreto. For reservations please visit www.opentable.com. Mareva 1939 is located at The National Hotel 1677 Collins Ave in Miami Beach. www.nationalhotel.com
MEHZCLA SOUTH BEACH
Spearheaded by chef Steven Acosta, unifies a variety of Latin American culinary influences found throughout the hotel. This Mother’s Day, families can celebrate mothers with breakfast or brunch from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and relax in the tropical setting featuring live music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults ($85) and children ($35) can feast upon stations and displays of Latin-fusion cuisine that include a Raw Bar, with shrimp cocktail, fish ceviche, snow crab, and smoked salmon; 90 Miles, with ropa vieja, Arroz morro, sweet plantains, and Cuban bread; and a Taco Shack with an array of taco toppings and more. Bottomless mimosas and sangria ($35) are also available. For reservations please visit www.opentable.com. Mehzcla South Beach is located at The Balfour Hotel 350 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. www.mehzclasouthbeach.com
NIKKI BEACH MIAMI
Nikki Beach invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with a springtime brunch soiree as we celebrate the women in our lives. Surrounded by fresh florals and vibrant decor, guests can enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats, and the sea breeze. Make it an afternoon she will never forget! Guests can expect to see brunch favorites such as an omelet station, crepe station, live paella station, sushi, carving station, and a house-made dessert station. A special partnership with Angie’s Epicurean Ice Cream Cart featuring Plant-and-cashew-based ice cream; Gluten-free, vegan & organic, kosher ice cream will also be in place and available for purchase. Brunch is $75 per person, offered from 11 AM to 4 PM. For reservations please visit www.opentable.com. Nikki Beach is located at 1 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. www.miami-beach.nikkibeach.com
PUBBELLY SUSHI
For Mother’s Day, Pubbelly Sushi is celebrating all the Queens of the House with a special prix fixe menu priced at $115 for four people inclusive of five brunch dishes and three rolls and $80 for two people inclusive of three brunch dishes and two rolls. Brunch dish options include the Crispy Lox, Korean Chicken & Waffles, French Toast Sticks, Matcha Pancakes, and Avocado Sashimi Toast, and rolls options include our signature Butter Krab Roll, Crispy Salmon Roll, Sake Aburi Roll, Yellowtail Roll, and The Heat Roll. Make sure you get reservations locked in early! For reservations please visit www.pubbellyglobal.com
Locations:
- Aventura: Aventura Mall, 19565 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 936, Aventura, FL 33180
- Brickell: Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave #421, Miami, FL 33131
- Dadeland: 8970 SW 72nd Pl, Kendall, FL 33156
- Miami Beach: 1424 20th St, Miami Beach, 33139
PURA VIDA MIAMI
Visit Miami’s favorite all-day café, Pura Vida Miami, this Mother’s Day for a wide array of all-day breakfast menu items, superfood smoothies, fresh juices, salads, wraps, and bowls, alongside a range of gluten-free and vegan sweet treats. Originally established in South Beach in 2012, Pura Vida has quickly developed into the “go-to” spot for wellness-minded South Floridians, who value health and great food. With 10 cafés throughout South Florida, including South Beach, Miami Design District, Edgewater, West Avenue in Miami Beach, Aventura, West Palm Beach, Bay Harbor, Las Olas, Brickell, and Coral Gables at the University of Miami – Mother’s Day brunch can be celebrated wherever you reside. Pura Vida Miami will also offer a buy-one-6-pack of Naked Chocolate, get-one-free valid across all locations this Mother’s Day weekend while supplies last (May 5-8th). Give Mom the gift of a vegan, organic, gluten, and refined sugar-free six-pack of bean-to-bar artisanal dark chocolate this Mother’s Day. The gift-worthy treats are packed with six delectable satin-smooth and exotic flavors made in Naked Chocolate’s cozy-batch roastery, each coming with their own surprise stickers to collect. Additionally, Pura Vida is proud to announce the launch of their Orange Poppy Seed Kouign-Amann with Edible Flowers as a part of their Mother’s Day offerings. Starting May 7th, the new and delectable bakery item will be available for purchase across all Pura Vida locations. www.puravidamiami.com
SERENA
Serena at Moxy South Beach will offer an A La Carte Mother’s Brunch featuring Mexican dishes like Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles con Huevos, to the Menudo, a traditional Mexican hangover cure with pork, tripe, and hominy stew in a rich bone broth are offered alongside five different varieties of Eggs Benedict from Lobster to Truffle Mushroom. Traditional American breakfast offerings include Short Rib Hash, Salmon and Eggs, and a Tres Leches French Toast. Bottomless Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas are available for $35. Brunch is offered on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM-4 PM. For reservations please visit www.opentable.com. Serena is located at Moxy South Beach 915 Collins Ct, in Miami Beach www.marriott.com
SCARPETTA by Scott Conant
The award-winning Italian restaurant inside Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort invites guests to celebrate Mother’s Day alongside ocean and poolscape views. Led by James Beard award recipient Scott Conant, Scarpetta’s Sunday, May 8 menu will include four courses of fine cuisine. Start with antipasti options such as tuna tartare, burrata, or insalata verde. Primi Piatti dishes include spaghetti or duck and foie gras ravioli with secondi piatti of branzino, braised short ribs, or chicken. All pair perfectly with signature cocktails including a Lavanda 75 of Oxley gin, Luxardo maraschino, lavender, and prosecco or a Don Franco composed of Carpano Antica, Amaro Nonino, Jack Daniels, and Scarpetta bitters. End the meal with a sweet treat of strawberry guava panna cotta, mascarpone espresso fondente, or Valrhona chocolate terrina. The menu is priced at $85 per adult and $42.50 per child (12 years and younger) and will be offered from 2 PM – 9 PM. Beverages, taxes, and service charges are not included in the price. Scarpetta is located at Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel & Resort, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For reservations please visit www.opentable.com. www.fontainebleau.com
TIME OUT MARKET MIAMI
Treat Mom this Mother’s Day at Time Out Market Miami, Miami's ultimate dining destination. On Sunday, May 8th, from 11 AM to 3 PM, the Market will be hosting a Mother’s Day Rosé Brunch, priced at $65 per person. The brunch kicks off with a welcome rosé and features unlimited mimosas and tastings of La Fête Rosé as well as a $25 Time Out Market Card that can be used at any Market concessions. Moms can enjoy relaxing 5-minute massages, dancing to classic 80s and 90s hits, and photo ops at the La Fête Rosé flower wall all day long. Space is limited; reservations can be made through Eventbrite. Time Out Market is located at 1601 Drexel Avenue, in Miami Beach. www.timeoutmarket.com
VILLA AZUR MIAMI
Indulge in an elegant, chocolatey dessert on Mother’s Day at the chic and lively, Villa Azur, Miami Beach’s hidden gem with an enchanting open-air courtyard serving French Mediterranean fare. Villa Azur will be celebrating all mothers by offering a special dessert, the Valrhona Chocolate Dome, made with chocolate ganache, chocolate brownie, chocolate macaroon, chocolate pearls, fresh berries compote, and chocolate shavings ($25). Guests can also enjoy fresh and extravagant dishes from Villa Azur’s menu including the carefully roasted Chateaubriand Au Poivre, made of 2 lbs of prime filet mignon and paired with bordelaise and béarnaise sauces, or the Dover Sole Meunière, made with whole fish, caper, lemon, and brown butter and is prepared tableside for a stunning visual. Additional bites include a Latin twist on Tuna Tartare with avocado salsa verde or the cognac-flamed Pâtes a la Meule pasta served tableside. Doors at Villa Azur open at 6:30 PM on Sunday, for reservations please visit www.opentable.com. Villa Azur is located at 309 23rd St, in Miami Beach. www.villaazurmiamibeach.com
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COTE MIAMI
Give Mom the royal treatment this Mother’s Day with an indulgent meal at COTE Miami! Order the Feast of USDA Prime & Wagyu Beef ($125 per person ++), a thoughtfully priced offering that provides guests with a tour of COTE’s finest plates featuring five selected cuts including scallops and USDA Prime, American Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu. Begin your meal with plump oysters as part of the Fisherman’s Welcome and enjoy an array of Korean accompaniments including pickled seasonal vegetables and salads; fresh Red Leaf Lettuce with Ssaam-Jang; fluffy Savory Egg Soufflé; Two Stews with Rice; followed by Soft Serve ice cream topped with soy sauce caramel for dessert. A la carte menu options will also be available as part of an all-day menu available during lunch hours from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and dinner hours from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. For reservations please visit www.sevenrooms.com. COTE Miami is located at 3900 NE 2nd Ave. in the Miami Design District. www.cotemiami.com
DOGFISH HEAD MIAMI
Dogfish Head Miami serves as a hub for one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory experiences, giving locals and visitors alike a place to gather and enjoy innovative beers and local food alongside music and art. This Mother’s Day, Dogfish Head is hosting a Waffle Party Vinyl Brunch featuring a special brunch menu, drinks, complimentary coffee and PAZMAL on the turn-tables spinning vinyl live from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can indulge in delectable waffle dishes including C.R.E.A.M. & Berries ($8) made with mixed berries, vegan waffles and topped with whipped cream and the Chick Habit ($12) made with fried chicken, vegan waffles and maple syrup in celebration of Mother’s Day. In addition to a special brunch menu, Dogfish Head will be serving up Beermosas, a deliciously refreshing combination of any of Dogfish Head’s beers topped with freshly squeezed orange juice. A fan-favorite, Dogfish Head’s Florida Marmalade beer, brewed with Florida-grown kumquats, combines perfectly with orange juice to create a citrusy Beermosa, perfect for toasting to mom! For mom, beermosas are $6 on Mother’s Day, and the regular price is $7-8 depending on the beer. Dogfish Head Miami is located at 325 NW 24th St, in Wynwood. www.dogfish.com
EST. 33 THAI CRAFT BREWERY & KITCHEN
Celebrate your mom this Mother’s Day with a can’t miss $13 bottomless experience for her at Brickell City Centre’s EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen. Brickell’s newest dining experience is the place to be this Mother’s Day, celebrating with a special brunch menu featuring a variety of specialty dishes including Breakfast Pad Thai ($11), topped with a fried egg and crispy pork belly, House Smoked Brisket Hash ($11) with a poached egg, and Kai Jeow ($11), a delicious Thai style veggie omelet. Toast to mom with a complete bottomless experience. Mix and match Thai Bloody Mary’s to flavored mimosas (passionfruit, guava, or orange) to all-you-can chug beer for only $13 for moms, and $18 for the rest. EST. 33’s Mother’s Day Brunch Specials will be offered from noon to 3:30 p.m. EST. 33 is located at 701 S Miami Ave, Unit 412A Brickell City Centre. www. est33.us
KAORI MIAMI
For an elevated Dinner for Mom, KAORI is the perfect spot to celebrate the holiday. Located in the heart of Brickell, KAORI Miami appeals to those looking for an authentic evening-time vibe, an extraordinary culinary experience carefully curated by locally renowned Chef Raymond Li, and a bar and lounge area that brings an inspired mixture of entertainment and live music to its incredible beverage program. To start the evening, indulge in delicious appetizers like the Stracciatella and Fig Spread, Za’atar Labneh, or the delicious Bluefin Tuna; stay for entrees such as famed Crispy Prawns, the Shinshu A5 Strip Loin, or the Spicy Udon Noodles; and finish off with the Five Spice Egg Custard or Koji Key Lime Tart. Aside from an incredible culinary focus, guests can also expect a sublime cocktail, wine, and sake programming. Prominent local bartender, James MacInnes, serves as KAORI’s Beverage Director and incorporates a variety of innovative ingredients from different cuisines into the signature cocktail menu. Treat Mom to the Ume Tonikku, Normandy Sour, Sakura, or the signature Kaori cocktail this Mother’s Day. For reservations, please visit www.kaorimiami.com KAORI Miami is located at 871 S Miami Ave, in Brickell.
LA MAR BY GASTÓN ACURIO
Treat the special matriarch in your family to an exquisite Mother’s Day brunch at La Mar next Sunday, May 8 from 1 PM-7 PM. This year’s special Mother’s Day menu is curated by chef @diegooka and honored guest chef Martha Palacios (mother extraordinaire) who is visiting all the way from Gaston Acurio Restaurant Group’s Panchita Sazon Criolla in Lima, Peru. Highlights include an array of hot and cold stations, a live arroz con pollo station, and a choice of the main courses featuring some of Chef Palacios’s most comforting Peruvian dishes, plus an array of desserts. The price is $145* per person and includes a selection of alcoholic beverages. $105* (Age 7-20), includes a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. *Tax & gratuity not included. The final seating is at 5 PM. For reservations please visit www.sevenrooms.com La Mar is located at 500 Brickell Key Drive, in Miami. www.mandarinoriental.com
SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill
Treat mom to global flavors, epic drinks, and all-around TLC with brunch on Sunday, May 8 at SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill with mama-licious brunch specials including Lobster Benedict Maine lobster, Shakshuka, and a Champagne Berry Waffle. Brunch is offered 10:30 am-4:30 pm For reservations please visit www.opentable.com. SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill is located at 3252 NE 1st Ave, in Midtown. www.sugarcanerawbargrill.com
Red Rooster Overtown
Renowned Miami restaurant, Red Rooster Overtown is celebrating Mother’s Day with some very special additions to their already delectable brunch menu. In addition to so many tried and true favorites, you and your Mom can enjoy specials like Crispy Gulf Oysters, grit cake, black pepper miso hollandaise, hammock greens lettuce $25 Suya Spiced Pork Belly Hash, epis, sunny egg, arugula $22 and Pistachio Cheesecake, cherries, ginger, sorrel $12. Brunch is available from 10 am – 3 pm. Red Rooster is located at 920 NW 2nd Ave in Overtown. www.redroosterovertown.com
Toro Toro
This Mother’s Day, celebrate Mom at Toro Toro, Chef Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse, on Sunday, May 8 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The enhanced culinary experience, curated by Executive Chef Jean Delgado, features action stations for the whole family including a Salad Bar, Traditional Breakfast Station with favorites like omelets, waffles, and assorted fruit; Cevicheria Bar, plus Savory Rodizio and Seafood Stations. Finishing the feast on a sweet note, guests will enjoy a wide selection of freshly baked cakes, treats, and a chocolate fountain from the Dessert Bar. Brunch is priced at $89++ per person; $39 per child (12 and under), excluding additional drinks, tax, and gratuity. Bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys will also be on offer for $20 per person. Moms celebrating at brunch can continue the festivities at mySpa – the hotel’s luxury wellness destination – with complimentary mini-treatments and access to a Rosé Champagne Bar from 2:30 PM to 5 PM. For reservations please visit www.opentable.com Toro Toro and mySpa are located at 100 Chopin Plaza inside the InterContinental in Downtown Miami. www.torotoromiami.com
Verde Verde
Located in Pérez Art Museum Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, is creating a brunch fit for a queen this Mother’s Day. Created by executive chef Jeremy Shelton, this Mother’s Day indulge in a sweet Strawberry Shortcake Stuffed French Toast, made with vanilla custard, brioche bread, macerated strawberries, chantilly cream, and milk crumble. For a more savory dish, mom can enjoy the Ras El Hanout Spiced Salmon, served with a spring pea tahdig (Persian style crispy rice cake), with a preserved lemon olivio blanc (made with olive oil instead of butter). Verde Verde is located at 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami. www.pamm.org
Gift Ideas
La Fête du Rosé ($26 for a 750 ml bottle): A Mother’s Day gift that gives back! Founded by Donae Burston in 2019, La Fête du Rosé made its debut in summer 2019 and is the first entirely black-owned rosé wine out of St. Tropez, France. Since its inception, the company has donated a portion of every bottle sold to various programs that send underserved & underrepresented youth on unique travel experiences and to organizations that fight every day for racial justice & create opportunities for people of color in the wine & spirits industry. A portion of proceeds over the next few months will be donated to All Abroad, a – nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. La Fête du Rosé is 100% pesticide-free. To Buy Online: ReserveB
E11EVEN Vodka ($31 for a 1L bottle, $26 for a 750ml bottle): The perfect gift for the martini-loving mom in your life, E11EVEN Vodka was created in 2020 by momtrepreneur Nikki Simkins, a mom to 3 kids under the age of 15! Made entirely in Miami, all-natural and gluten-free, the ultra-premium E11EVEN Vodka is distilled six times from 100% Florida grown NON-GMO corn and then refined through a proprietary seven-step filtration process. E11EVEN Vodka exudes a rounded sweetness that is clean and smooth with subtle notes of citrus peels and cacao that flawlessly blend to create a divine flavor that’s delicately teased with hints of vanilla and cracked peppercorns. To buy online: ReserveBar.
