Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Make Reservations In Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, CA — Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 8, and it's not too early to make reservations.

Bookings could fill up quickly at restaurants around Lake Forest as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Check out a few selections below. And if you know of other neighborhood eateries offering mom-worthy deals, share with readers in the comments section.

And to all mothers, grandmas, stepmoms, foster moms and aunties, too, Happy Mother's Day from Patch!

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AVILA'S EL RANCHITO: If your madre loves Mexican cuisine, this could be the place. Check out the to-go family packs or all day menu, including a variety of margaritas, plus guacamole, soups salads and such entrees as burritos, chimichangas, carne asada, quesadilla & more. Info here. At 24406 Muirlands Blvd., Lake Forest.

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BRU GRILL & MARKET: Weekend brunch will be served Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., follows by dinner 3 p.m. - close. Brunch dishes include house-made cinnamon rolls, deep-fried Brüssels sprouts, hot wings, avocado toast, buttermilk pancakes, waffles (including a red velvet version!), chicken chilaquiles, "The Hangover Burrito," "Cali Omelet," eggs Benedict, biscuits & gravy & more. Info here. At 23730 El Toro Road, Lake Forest.

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CORNER BAKERY: On Saturday & Sunday, May 7-8, the matriarchs of your family will recieve complimentary bakery item with purchase of lunch or dinner entrée. Or surprise Mom with with breakfast in bed & order from an array of to-go breakfast items, including limited time offer of Blueberry Topped Pancakes. Website here. See locale in Lake Forest.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Mother's Day falls on a Sunday, and ... kids, 12 and under, eat free on Sundays with minimum $10 purchase at participating locations. One kids' meal per check. The offer is for dine-in, delivery and carryout orders. Use code KEFOLO at online checkout. Not valid with other coupons, offers, discounts or promos. See website here. Location listed here in Lake Forest.

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INKA MAMA'S PERUVIAN CUISINE: Treat Mom to such exotic specialties as empanadas, ceviche, chicken tamale, Macho Fish (pan-fried halibut topped with sautéed shrimp & calamari in spicy, garlic, yellow chili sauce), Tallarin de Mariscos (pasta sautéed with Peruvian mahi mahi, calamari, shrimp, green beans, broccoli & more) and Chaufa de Carne(Peruvian fried rice with beef, scrambled eggs, green onions, ginger, black bean sauce and soy sauce). See menu & booking info here. Location: 26676 Portola Pkwy., Foothill Ranch.

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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE: Just in time for Mother's Day, the eatery rolls out new menu items, including: reimagined shrimp & grits (jumbo garlic shrimp & Hatch green chile cheese grits, with smoked tomato Cajun cream sauce); pecan-crusted rainbow trout; Monte Cristo sandwich (ham, jack cheese, hot-honey sauce on Texas toast, buttermilk-dipped, fried & sprinkled with powdered sugar); old-fashioned strawberry banana pudding; and Salmon “Pastrami” Crisps appetizer (thinly sliced Atlantic salmon, seasoned with pastrami herbs & spices, served on housemade Kennebec potato chips and cucumber slices). Website here. At 23760 El Toro Road, Lake Forest.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: A special Mother's Day menu runs May 4-8 with such dishes as filet with shrimp "grilled on the barbie" or coconut-style; prime rib; option for adding lobster tail to any entrée; Peach Bellini with vodka, peach puree & blood orange juice topped with prosecco, strawberries and mint; and the new "Thunder & Lightning" pecan brownie with ice cream & chocolate sauce. Website. See location info for 26652 Portola Pkwy., Foothill Ranch.

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URBAN GRILL & WINE BAR: Mother’s Day brunch is 10 a.m. through 3 p.m., with dinner service 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Among brunch selections: skillet scramble with potatoes, sausage, egss & tortillas; strawberry & cream crepes; Urban Benedict featuring poached eggs, ham & chipotle Hollandaise. Dinner options include lamb, lettuce wraps with chicken or tofu, calamari, flatbreads, pizzas, salads, rib-eye, pork chops & more. Info & reservations here or via Opentable or call 949-340-2055. Takeout also offered. At 27412 Portola Pkwy., Foothill Ranch.

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FOR FULL ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE, SEE: Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Orange County Restaurant Specials

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