Mother’s Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Redondo Beach

REDONDO BEACH, CA — Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8, is still a week away, but if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in Redondo Beach as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Local restaurants in Redondo Beach have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. Some are closed so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options:

BUCA DI BEPPO: Takeout packages offered Mother's Day weekend for pick-up or delivery May 6-8. Serving five, to-go special ($65) includes bread and choice of salad & pasta, plus dessert. Another version ($75) includes same, but with added entree. See here for details & order deadlines and links. Locations: Claremont, Encino, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks & Universal City.

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 locales in Burbank, Encino, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Northridge, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Simi Valley, Valencia, Westlake Village, Whittier & Woodland Hills.

EL TORITO: Enjoy all-you-can-eat Mother's Day brunch 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8, with ham & tri-tip carving station, build-your-own tacos, made-to-order omelets, $5 cadillac margs, Bloody Marys, micheladas, unlimited champagne & more. (NOTE ONE EXCEPTION: Marina del Rey restaurant offering four-course, prix-fixe brunch menu for $34.) Website here. Locations in Hawthorne, Lakewood, Long Beach, Marina del Rey (with four-course, prix-fixe brunch), Northridge, Palmdale, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, West Covina & Woodland Hills.

If you’re looking for something else, check OpenTable for restaurants in your area taking reservations for Mother’s Day.

Several chain restaurants and other eateries are open for Mother’s Day this year, and some are offering specials.

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Below are a few options to get you started, featuring everything from casual to fine dining. As always, it’s advisable to call ahead to make sure the restaurants in YOUR PATCH TOWN are participating and to inquire about any COVID-19 restrictions or limitations.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar opens early at 11 a.m. on both May 7 and 8 with its Mother’s Day 3-Course Menu featuring a hand-cut filet mignon and pairing of the diner’s choice.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian steakhouse is offering a ready-to-reheat Mother’s Day Celebration Package that feeds six and features a choice of fire-roasted meats, sides and dessert. Meals should be ordered at least 24 hours in advance and are available all day May 7, and until 10:30 a.m. May 8.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day, and also will bring the meal to Mom in select locations.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is offering its prix fixe Mother’s Day meal, including a starter, entrée, side and dessert, from May 6-8.

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