Best Mother's Day Brunch Options In Temecula Valley Wine Country: 2025

TEMECULA, CA—Mother's Day 2025 is almost here, on Sunday, May 11. It's time to impress your mom (or wife) and make your dining and activities reservations ahead of schedule. Whether you call the restaurant directly or make a reservation on OpenTable, sooner is better than later.

Smaller, more intimate restaurants' brunch reservations fill up quickly, and multiple chain options provide delicious food and excellent service. Many have reservations currently available on OpenTable. Whether you indulge in gourmet dining, send mom to relax at a spa, or plan a family outing to a creative workshop or scenic outdoor adventure, plan ahead to ensure a fun and relaxing day for all.

Are you busy on Mother's Day Sunday? Consider taking Mom for a relaxing brunch or lunch, like the Bubbles & Bliss, A Mother's Day Celebration at C'est la Vie at Europa Village on Saturday, May 10, or book an afternoon tea and carriage ride at the Temecula Carriage Company.

In Temecula, we suggest the following brunch, lunch, or dinner options:

• Europa Village Wineries and Resort: Located at 41150 Via Europa, Temecula, Europa Village's brunch does not disappoint with a spread of dishes inspired by recipes from Spain, France and Italy. Two Mother's Day events can satisfy mom's palate at the C'est La Vie venue on Saturday, May 10 from noon until 3 p.m. for a Bubbles & Bliss: A Mother’s Day Celebration, including music; and a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 11 at Vienza Tuscany Ballroom and gardens, from 10 to 4 p.m. Reservations are available on the Europa Village Website.
• The Brunch House: 2 Locations In Temecula: Doffo Winery at 36083 Summitville Street requires call-ahead reservations only at 951-383-0620. At both locations, enjoy strawberry pancakes and Dubai chocolate strawberry waffles, specifically on Mother's Day. Walk in and put your name down for last-minute Mother's Day visits; no reservations are being made for the smaller venue at the Temecula Parkway at 32475 Temecula Parkway, Suite G103-B.
• Small Barn Old Town: 28535 Old Town Front Street—This charming bistro in Old Town Temecula is good for special occasions and great for outdoor dining. Reviewers on OpenTable love the outdoor dining, the polite servers, the food quality, and the ambiance. Expect to spend between $30 and $50 per person.
• Corbeaux Wine and Tea House: Temecula: 41923 Second Street, Suite 105: If you've never stepped inside Old Town Temecula's Corbeaux Wine and Tea House, you're in for a treat. Owned by Regan Schneider, winemaker of Matin Du Bois winery, the restaurant is open for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, along with exclusive high tea and special events at least once a month.
• Benihana: Temecula: 26420 Ynez Road—Offering teppanyaki with a personal chef, Benihana is ideal for entertainment and dining with family and friends. Expect communal tables, a meal, and a show. OpenTable reviewers enjoy the quality of the Teppanyaki chefs and the food, but not the wait for a table space.
• Gourmet Italia: 27499 Ynez Road—This casual, elegant Sicilian restaurant is a neighborhood gem, according to OpenTable. Reviewers love the food, primarily the house-made Caesar salad, ambiance, and service.
• Quiero Brunch: Temecula: 27423 Ynez Road, Suite 103, next door to "The Press Espresso" and "Oboba Tea," this restaurant celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, immersing guests in the cultural significance of the food and beverages served here. Breakfast favorites are served with a Mexican twist like tres leches pancakes, churro waffles, and mazapán and dulce de leche lattes.
• Bluewater Grill - Temecula: 26700 Ynez Court - Reviewers love the fresh seafood, friendly servers, and outdoor dining. Reservations on OpenTable are still available.

In Southwest Riverside County, consider these Mother's Day activities for mom and the whole family:

• Line Dancing and Live Music: Celebrate Mom at Old Town Ranch with line dance lessons, live country and western music, and local vendors offering unique finds.
• Custom Hat Making: Craft a special hat with Mom at Weld & Wool or at the Mother's Day Celebration in Old Town Ranch.
• Wine Tasting Events: Many wineries, including Thornton Winery and Falkner Winery, are hosting special wine-tasting events paired with live music. Check out Visit Temecula Valley for a few more ideas.

There's no substitute for a spa day at Pechanga Resort Casino's Spa Pechanga, or a day spent at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. If they are sold out on Mother's Day, a gift card will go a long way.

There is no shortage of casual restaurants, such as Applebee's, BJ's Restaurant and Brew House, The Cheesecake Factory, Chili's, Lazy Dog, Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ, P.F. Chang's, and Texas Roadhouse, many of which are offering 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