Mother's Day Planner
By Erin Chambers, San Diego Editor
Give Mom the celebration she deserves: Treat her to brunch to at a San Diego restaurant or pamper her with a massage at a local spa on Mother's Day, May 11.
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Terra
3900 Vermont, San Diego, CA
Mother's Day menu includes fruit parfait with lavender yogurt; entrees such as lobster scramble, ancho chile flat iron steak and crispy skin African black perch; and strawberry shortcake. Reservations are required, with seatings at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. $29 adults; $12 children aged 12 and under. -
Cafe Chloe
721 Ninth Ave, San Diego, CA
Not your average East Village eatery, this Parisian-style corner bistro serves pomme frites with a dose of sophistication. -
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
Celebrate with a champagne brunch in the hotel's Ballroom or Crown Room from 9am to 3pm ($72 adults; $32 children 6-10); the hotel's 1500 Ocean restaurant offers a four-course Mother's Day menu from 4pm to 9pm for $80 per person with optional wine pairings.
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Eclipse Chocolat
2121 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Moms with a sweet tooth will swoon at this chocolate lovers' menu featuring dishes like chocolate chip waffles with honeyed creme fraiche, cocoa-nib corn bread with gravy and chocolate-rubbed bacon. Seatings are at 9am, 11am and 1pm on both Saturday and Sunday. $35 per person. -
Savory
267 N El Camino Real Ste A-B, Encinitas, CA
Fresh and satisfying bistro fare, plus a classy, well-lit dining room, set this sophisticated Encinitas spot apart. -
Roppongi
875 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
Treat Mom to a three-course prix-fixe menu of Pacific Rim-inspired cuisine, as well as the chance to win the white gold and diamond necklace that will be given away to one lucky guest. $39.95 per person. -
Rice
421 West B St, San Diego, CA
Mother's Day brunch is available on both Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm; the price includes mini-massages for moms while they dine given by staff from the W's Away Spa. $45 per person. -
Arterra Restaurant
11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
Bradley Ogden gets local in the Marriott Del Mar with Chino farms produce, sushi and an innovative American wine list. -
Blanca
437 S Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA
Solano Beach eatery offers a special plated Mother's Day brunch menu from 11:30am to 3pm. $45 per person. -
Bertrand at Mister A's
2550 Fifth Ave 12th Fl, San Diego, CA
Special-occasion spot embodies fine dining with a classic steak and seafood menu, impeccable service and unrivaled views of the city. -
Bleu Boheme
4090 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Served from 10am to 3:30 pm, the French bistro's three-course brunch menu includes entrees such as asparagus omelets, seafood crepes and roasted lamb chops, as well as plenty of champagne. $45 per person. -
Delicias Restaurant
6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Brunch features a buffet and made-to-order omelets and pancakes from 10am to 2pm. $42 adults; $18 children. -
Vivace at The Four Seasons
7100 Four Seasons, Carlsbad, CA
Tony Four Seasons restaurant offers moms both an a la carte menu and a four-course tasting menu of Italian-inspired fare. $85 per person. -
McCormick & Schmick's
675 L St, San Diego, CA
Seafood spot offers plenty of choices with an omelet station, seafood station, carving station, and champagne from 10am to 3pm. $38.95 adults; $12.95 children. -
Addison at the Grand Del Mar
5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA
Chef William Bradley prepares a Mother's Day dinner menu highlighting spring ingredients such as morel mushrooms, radishes, beets and asparagus. $95 per person.
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Spa Velia
401 W A St Ste 180, San Diego, CA
Thank Mom for all she does with the "Gratitude" and "Time Together" treatment packages. There are also desserts and complimentary champagne on hand for Mother's Day spa guests. -
C Spa
7851 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA
Upscale spa salon in downtown La Jolla offers personalized skin, body and hair care treatments. -
GAIA Day Spa
1299 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
Downtown La Jolla day spa offers holistic body treatments with extras like a spa rituals and a boutique. -
Spa Tiki
200 Harbor Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA
Downtown day spa offers rejuvenating body wraps, facials and aromatherapy treatments in a tropical-themed environment. -
Elements Day Spa
3320 Third Ave Ste A, San Diego, CA
Day spa offers a variety of facials and body treatments plus hair salon services for men and women.
