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Mother’s Day Brunches (and More) in the San Francisco Bay Area

Mother’s Day Brunches (and More) in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Flowers, jewelry, chocolate, massage certificates… the classic Mother’s Day gift bundle. None of those, however, beat brunch. The meandering lines and crowds around restaurants you witnessed year after year were not your imagination — Mother’s Day has consistently ranked as the most popular holiday for dining out. Here are 20+ restaurants throughout the Bay Area offering special menus and items. Snag a spot while you can!

Featured Photo: The Bungalow Kitchen

San Francisco

A top-down view of a Bay Area brunch showcasing a whole grilled fish garnished with greens and lime, a plate of couscous topped with vegetables and herbs, and two small dishes of dips. A decorated bowl and another small container are placed around the food on a textured surface.
Photo: Courtesy of Melody S. Wong

Berber

Berber will offer their first Moroccan high-tea party on Sunday, May 8, for Mother’s Day, and adds a contemporary twist to this royal high-tea brunch — a spiced tea flight, caviar and North African bubbly, and surprise live musical performances. For dinner, a four-course prix-fixe menu will be offered, paired with a variety of contemporary cirque acts. Seating is designed in a cabaret-style layout, so every table has a full view of the round stage. It’s perfect for date nights, special occasions, and intimate meals with friends and family. berbersf.com

An overhead view of a table laden with various Italian dishes, including pasta, salads, charcuterie, cheeses, olives, and pizza. White wine glasses and cutlery are also visible, creating a vibrant and inviting dining scene perfect for Mother's Day Brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Photo: Courtesy of Cafe Zoetrope

Cafe Zoetrope

Cafe Zoetrope will be offering Mother’s Day Special Packages both to-go for delivery featuring braised brisket with mustard sauce and banana and dulce de leche bread pudding. cafezoetrope.com

A slice of savory casserole sits on a white plate, topped with fresh arugula and thinly sliced radishes. The dish features layers of baked ingredients, with visible speckles of seasoning on the surface—perfect for Mother's Day brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Photo: Courtesy of Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

Canela is offering a “Mom’s Night Off – Dinner Meal Kit” to-go that feeds four for $195. The meal comes chilled with simple reheating instructions — so simple, even the kids can do it! The restaurant is also offering wine and retail specials. canelasf.com

A white oval plate holds a dish featuring an open-faced sandwich topped with melted white cheese, sautéed onions, orange bell peppers, and herbs. Perfect for bay area brunch lovers, the plate rests on a rustic, weathered blue wooden surface.
Photo: Courtesy of Colibri

Colibri Mexican Bistro

The restaurant, formerly in SF Union Square, reopened at Presidio Officers’ Club and is offering a Mother’s Day special: complimentary mimosas for all moms on May 8. Special homemade chilaquiles are also on the brunch menu. colibrimexicanbistro.com

Luxurious restaurant interior with elegant arches and columns. The space features pastel green and beige upholstered seating, wooden tables set with plates and glasses, a grand piano, and a bar area in the background. Perfect for Mother's Day Brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area, a serene mural adorns the walls.
Photo: Courtesy of Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco will be toasting Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, with a decadent brunch and a signature “Mom-inspired” guest package. Mom will swoon over an elegant buffet designed for celebration. Enjoy a special day to honor the ones you love. Select from two seating times – 12pm and 3pm (Seating currently available only at 3pm). Adult Price $139.00 Child – $89.00 (excluding 20% Service Charge and 8.625% Tax). Moms will also be enchanted by the flower stand pop-up set in the handsome lobby on Mother’s Day. fairmont-san-francisco.com

A wooden table set for a delightful Mother's Day Brunch in the San Francisco Bay Area, featuring a bowl of fresh fruit and granola, two muffins, savory pastries with microgreens, cornbread, black coffee, orange juice, and a mug of cappuccino. Perfect for celebrating in true Bay Area brunch style!
Photo: Courtesy of Greens Restaurant

Greens Restaurant

Dine out for Mother’s Day at the vegetarian eatery at historic Fort Mason Center with views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Special brunch, plus complimentary flowers for all mother figures, runs 10:30am to 2:30pm Sunday, May 8. greensrestaurant.com

A gourmet dish featuring linguine pasta topped with a creamy sauce, chunks of lobster, green peas, and garnished with microgreens is served on a dark, speckled plate. Perfect for Bay Area brunch enthusiasts, the plate is placed on a light wooden table.
Photo: Courtesy of International Smoke

International Smoke

Michael Mina & Ayesha Curry turn Mother’s Day into a weekend-long celebration, featuring two holiday specials alongside its à la carte dinner menu from May 6 – May 8. Specials include a Chicken & Waffle dish with crispy croquette, buttermilk waffle, pea tendrils and Sambal-maple syrup ($24) and an indulgent Maine Lobster Udon Carbonara with smoked pork belly, hen egg and parmesan ($42). Choose from the restaurant’s full menu and other International Smoke signatures like the Truffle Caesar, Wood-Fired Salmon, Maine Lobster Mac N Cheese and the Devil’s Food Dark Chocolate Cake. internationalsmoke.com

Close-up of two plates of sushi on a wooden table. Each plate features an assortment of colorful sushi rolls topped with various ingredients like thinly sliced vegetables, garnishes, and sauces. The background is a softly blurred array of colorful, vertical stripes.
Photo: Courtesy of KAIYO Cow Hollow

KAIYO Cow Hollow

Come for a prix-fixe, two-course Mother’s Day brunch ($38 per person from 11am to 3pm) from Chef Alex Reccio. Choices of karaage-style chicken & waffles, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Dinner service (5pm to 9pm) will feature some Mother’s Day specials as well. kaiyosf.com/cow-hollow

An assortment of vibrant dishes displayed on a table, featuring various ceviches garnished with herbs and vegetables, a colorful quinoa salad, and steak tartare with diced tomatoes. Perfect for Mother's Day Brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area, the meals are artistically presented in elegant pottery bowls and plates.
Photo: Courtesy of La Mar Cebicheria Peruana

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana

Mother’s Day buffet is planned for 10:30am to 2:30pm at this Peruvian restaurant ($109 per person/$39 for children 12 & under), with stations featuring causa and salads, empanadas, ceviche and entree choices including catch of the day, stir-fried portobello mushroom, linguini and conchitas, and grilled Maine diver scallops. Includes dessert, too. lamarsf.com

A bowl of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and pieces of meat, garnished with a blue and white border, sits on a white surface next to a small square dish of dipping sauce and an orange background. Perfect for Mother’s Day brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area, red chopsticks and a patterned rest complete the scene.
Photo: Courtesy of Lazy Susan

Lazy Susan

For all the moms out there, Lazy Susan will be offering a condiment-duo gift (jar of Umami Crunch & jar of LS Sriracha) with all purchases of $30 or more through the extended Mother’s Day weekend (May 6 through May 8). All guests have to do is add the duo to their cart and apply the promo code “MomsRock” to receive the complimentary package. lazysusanchinese.com

A close-up of a gourmet dish featuring four grilled oysters served on a bed of coarse salt and peppercorns. Each oyster is garnished with a green herb mixture and topped with a creamy white sauce. A halved grilled lemon is placed in the center of the plate, perfect for a Mother's Day Brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Photo: Courtesy of McCormick & Schmick's

McCormick & Schmick's

Treat her to some bubbly and celebrate Mom all week. A special Mother’s Day signature cocktail is available now through Mother’s Day. mccormickandschmicks.com

A wooden table set with various Asian dishes displayed in small bowls, perfect for a bay area brunch. Dishes include dumplings, salad with colorful vegetables, and a refreshing beverage. Some items are uniquely shaped like durian fruits. Black chopsticks rest on the right side of the table.
Photo: Courtesy Palette Tea House

Palette Tea House

The creative team at Palette Tea House has been working hard to create new dishes, putting together an exclusive list of specials in time for Mother’s Day. They will also have a special gift included for lobster and caviar orders. Reservations are now available on their website, as well as Yelp Reservations. paletteteahouse.com

A dessert served on a white plate with a black rim, perfect for Mother's Day Brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area. The dessert features layers: a black bottom, pink middle, and beige top layer topped with fluffy cream, garnished with halved strawberries and crushed green nuts.
Photo: Courtesy of VILLON

VILLON at the San Francisco Proper Hotel

Join the San Francisco Proper for a very special Mother’s Day in their newly reopened restaurant, Villon, a sophisticated gathering place dressed in dramatic design. Enjoy a decadent brunch buffet on May 8 by Executive Chef Jason Fox, featuring live stations and vegetarian options. Villon’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet is priced at $115 per person. Featured Drinks: Bloody Mary & Mimosa Cart (for an additional fee). Reservations are available between 11am-4pm. properhotel.com

A wooden table showcasing a variety of plated dishes: a skillet with shrimp and bread, mashed potatoes with greens, another skillet with a frittata, a bowl with meat and vegetables, mussels and bread, and a hand holding filled toast—perfect for Mother's Day brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Photo: Courtesy of WILDER

WILDER

Mother’s Day plans include a free flower bouquet (or add $10 option for premium bouquet), Instagrammable flower wall, specialty cocktails, plus dishes such as crab cake Benedict ($22), steak & eggs ($35), $1.50 oysters, uni carbonara pasta with truffles ($35) or whole lobster with red potatoes, asparagus & lemon garlic butter sauce ($96). wildersf.com

East Bay

A beautifully plated gourmet dish featuring a roasted meat piece atop a bed of assorted vegetables. The plate is garnished with microgreens and drizzled with a vibrant red sauce. Ideal for Mother’s Day brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area, it's presented on a white, textured plate on a wooden table.
Photo: Courtesy of Nicola Parisi

alley & vine

For Mother’s Day brunch (11am to 2:30pm) on Sunday, May 8, alley & vine will offer a three-course menu with multiple options including a special kids menu to satisfy all the young ones in tow. Look for celebratory standouts like Dungeness Crab Cake served with a caper remoulade and frisee salad and Manjari Chocolate Pot de Creme. alleyandvine.com

North Bay

A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed avocado, thinly sliced radishes, and garnished with sesame seeds is placed on a turquoise plate. Perfect for a Mother's Day brunch in the San Francisco Bay Area, the plate sits on a chevron-patterned table.
Photo: Courtesy of Angelo Clinton

The Bungalow Kitchen

Treat Mom to a brunch across the Bay at The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina in Tiburon. Along with The Bungalow Kitchen’s signature prix fixe brunch offering, the restaurant will be offering a luxe Bagel Service for two for $125, presented on a show-stopping multi-level tray filled with all the necessary accouterments — including Osetra Caviar, west coast Oysters, shrimp cocktail, salmon gravlax, and a smoked fish dish — to make the perfect brunch bagel. Brunch is available from 11am to 2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. bungalowkitchen.com

A wooden table displaying an assortment of colorful alcoholic beverages in different glassware, accompanied by a bouquet of vibrant flowers in a metal vase. Perfect for Mother's Day Brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area, the drinks include a green cocktail, a Bloody Mary, and two mixed drinks garnished with mint and lime.
Photo: Courtesy of Gravity Tavern

Gravity Tavern

Dine in this hospitality-driven tavern with rich leather seats, velvet banquets, wing chairs and dark walnut woodwork. Locally-sourced foods are served and custom cocktails flow in the spirit of the 19th century golden era. For Mother’s Day, a Prime Rib Special will be served beginning at 5pm. gravitytavern.com

A close-up of a glazed doughnut resting on a wooden tray during a Bay Area brunch. The doughnut has a light golden-brown exterior, coated with a shiny layer of sweet, white icing. Another doughnut is partially visible in the background.
Photo: Courtesy of Johnny Doughnuts

Johnny Doughnuts

Surprise Mom with a Mother’s Day Gift Box ($40), featuring limited-edition Blueberry Crumble Raised Doughnut, decorated with a real mini flower bouquet. Also included: Lime Poppyseed; Brown Butter Cake; Chocolate Salted Caramel Old Fashioned; Classic Glaze; and Raspberry Bismark. Available for pick-up Sunday, May 8. johnnydoughnuts.com

A gourmet dining table features a main dish of roasted chicken leg served over grains and vegetables, garnished with greens and accompanied by a rich sauce. Surrounding plates hold various dishes, including grilled bread with toppings and a vibrant salad—perfect for an elegant Bay Area brunch.
Photo: Courtesy of Left Bank Brasserie

Left Bank Brasserie

Make Mom’s day and book a reservation at Left Bank. Enjoy a four-course prix fixe showcasing the best of spring. The Day Boat Scallops with artisan polenta, micro pea shoots, pickled spring onions, and brown butter sauce will have mom saying “wow!” leftbank.com

South Bay

A bowl of fresh cucumber salad topped with dill, sesame seeds, and crumbled feta cheese, placed on a wooden surface. The salad includes sliced cucumbers and chunks of tomato, creating a colorful and appetizing presentation—perfect for Mother's Day brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Photo: Courtesy of Amoura

Amoura

Popular family-owned Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in South San Francisco will be opening for Mother’s Day to celebrate with mezze, kebabs and their entire à la carte menu. A number of Mother’s Day specials will also be offered, including: classic Eggs Benedict, Salmon & Prawns with Garlic Lemon Sauce or Grilled Lamb Chops. Beverage options include $15 Bottomless Mimosas or a $12 Za’atar Blood Mary. amourasf.com

A variety of Indian dishes are laid out on a table with a brown tablecloth, perfect for Mother's Day Brunches San Francisco Bay Area. The spread includes naan bread, rice, curry, grilled meats, a mixed salad, and condiments. There are also small bowls of sauces, a yogurt dish, and a bowl of fresh fruit.
Photo: Courtesy of Aurum

Aurum

In Los Altos, Aurum will be celebrating moms with a four-course menu ($60). In addition to the special menu, moms will also be met upon entry with a special surprise! A highlight from the menu is this absolutely stunning Dahi poori mousse. Vegetarian alternatives are available for all courses. aurumca.com

A gourmet dish featuring a translucent pink dumpling garnished with a small green adornment and a round red element, presented in a white bowl. A vibrant red foam occupies one side of the bowl, enhancing the colorful and artistic presentation—perfect for Mother's Day brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Photo: Courtesy of iChina

iChina

Crafted by Executive Chef Eddie Lam and his talented culinary team, these Chef’s Specials will only be offered during lunch service on Mother’s Day. Some of the specials guests can expect include iChina Sheng Jian Bao, Sizzled Hamachi Crudo, Dungeness Crab Benedict, Seared Dayboat Scallops, Taiwanese Braised Beef Short Rib Pappardelle, Wagyu steak and Eggs and more. ichinarestaurant.com

A close-up of a gourmet dish perfect for bay area brunch, featuring a perfectly poached egg topped with pink bits, dusted with spices, surrounded by crispy spinach leaves, and garnished with small yellow spheres. The ensemble is placed on a layer of seared meat chunks.
Photo: Courtesy of ROOH

ROOH

The two Bay Area Indian restaurants are offering Mother’s Day special dishes — Kolkata Jackfruit Cutlet & Mango Leches Cake (with saffron rabri mousse & gold flake on top). The Kolkata Jackfruit Cutlet (young jackfruit, potatoes, green chilies, onion, tomatoes, ginger, breadcrumbs, roasted chickpea flour & spices) was Chef Pujan’s childhood delicacy made by his mom. roohrestaurants.com

A table set with an assortment of gourmet dishes, including a plate of grilled salmon with vegetables and lemon slices, a rack of lamb with roasted potatoes, a burger, and two cocktails in stem glasses. Perfect for Mother's Day brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area. The background features greenery and a blue cushioned seat.
Photo: Courtesy of Wild Onion Bistro & Bar

Wild Onion Bistro & Bar

Celebrate mom over Wild Onion’s new brunch menu, featuring all of her favorite dishes like Fresh Berry Pancakes, Challah French Toast with Bailey Irish Creme Anglaise and Wild Onion’s Eggs Benedict. All of Chef Ray Garrow’s brunch entrees include a choice of Mimosas or Michelada — a treat not just for mom! Cocktails do take center stage on the Wild Onion menu and mom can enjoy everything from Wild Onion’s Signature Tomatillo Bloody Mary to several kinds of Mimosas (Classic, Blood Orange and Hibiscus Ginger) or Bellini with peach, pear, raspberry and strawberry. Special offers for mom include a “mom-mosa bouquet” (mom gets to select a pour from three flavors — hibiscus ginger, rose, orange blossom honey suckle — or can enjoy all three for $20) and a special gift from San Francisco’s SOMA Small Batch Goods. Brunch from 11am to 2pm. hotelcitrine.com/dining

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