Mother’s Day Brunch Spots Around Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA—Mother's Day is almost here, and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making special plans ahead of schedule.

Whether you call a restaurant directly or make a reservation online, sooner is better than later for the busiest brunch day of the year. Smaller, more intimate restaurants' brunch reservations fill up quickly, and multiple chain options offer delicious food and excellent service. Many have reservations currently available on OpenTable.

Whether you indulge in gourmet dining on Mother's Day, send mom to relax at a spa, or plan a family outing to a creative workshop or a scenic outdoor adventure, plan ahead to ensure a fun and relaxing day for everyone.

In Santa Monica, we suggest the following brunch, lunch or dinner options for Mother’s Day, which falls on May 11 this year:

• Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge — Santa Monica
• The Penthouse Restaurant — Santa Monica
• Orla by Michael Mina — Santa Monica
• Fia — Santa Monica
• Viviane at the Avalon Beverly Hills Hotel — Beverly Hills
• The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills — Beverly Hills
• Culina — Beverly Hills
• THE Blvd - Beverly Wilshire Hotel — Beverly Hills
• Simonette at Palihotel —Culver City
• Geoffrey's Restaurant — Malibu
• Paradise Cove Beach Cafe — Malibu
• Zinqué — Malibu
• Lucky's — Malibu
• The Sunset — Malibu
• La Nena Cantina — Malibu
• Gravina — Malibu

There's no substitute for a spa day at many of the region's spas, including Den Mother in Venice, the Fairmont Spa Century Plaza in Century City, and Burke Williams, which has locations across the Southland. If they are sold out on Mother's Day, a gift card will go a long way.

Additionally, there is no shortage of casual restaurants, such as BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Chili's, Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ, P.F. Chang's, and Texas Roadhouse, many of which offer brunch reservations on Mother's Day.

Many are taking call-ahead reservations, and some are offering specials. So happy Mother’s Day to you and your family, and don’t forget the flowers.