Mother's Day Brunch
SAN DIEGO

Mom has fed you so many times, so this Mother's Day, treat her to a special brunch. The whole family can enjoy everything from strawberry waffles with a cappuccino to a succulent plate of crabs' legs paired with a Mimosa. Browse our San Diego Mother's Day Brunch list to find the perfect restaurant for all of you and your special lady.


Addison Contemporary
16/20
The Grand Del Mar
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
San Diego, CA 92130
858-314-1900
An opulent restaurant for standout seasonal dishes at The Grand Del Mar resort. More...

A.R. Valentien California
15/20
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-777-6635
Dining at A.R. Valentien transports us back to a more genteel time. More...

Arterra Contemporary
15/20
Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
858-369-6032
Modern and satisfying---and never pretentious. More...

BALEENsandiego Seafood
13/20
Paradise Point Resort
1404 W. Vacation Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-490-6363
This Paradise Point Resort seafood spot is no longer just for visitors. More...

Bleu Boheme French
13/20
4090 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116
619-255-4167
Cozy French bistro food in the heart of Kensington. More...

The Brockton Villa Restaurant California
12/20
1235 Coast Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-7393
Charming doesn't begin to describe this historic La Jolla restaurant located in a cliff-side cottage. More...

Crown Room Buffet
Quick Bite
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619-522-8490
The preferred place for brunch in San Diego, the Hotel Del Coronado’s Crown Room offers old-world style combined with new-world fare. More...

El Bizcocho American Regional
14/20
Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
858-675-8550
Elegant comfort food at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. More...

1500 Ocean California
14/20
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619-522-8490
The Hotel del Coronado’s breezy seaside restaurant gets an updated look to match its contemporary Southern Coastal cuisine. More...

Hash House A Go Go American
12/20
3628 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-298-4646
Think big. That's our advice for those en route to Hillcrest's Hash House A Go Go. More...

Jack's Grille Eclectic
13/20
7863 Girard Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-8111
On an eclectic menu ranging from sashimi to panini to an Angus hamburger, pizzas with the thinnest, crispiest crusts are the highlight. More...

Jordan Fusion
13/20
Tower23
723 Felspar St.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-270-5736
A sassy hot spot with an eclectic Asian-inspired menu and sushi bar. More...

The Marine Room French
15/20
La Jolla Shores Hotel
2000 Spindrift Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-7222
Wall-to-wall beachfront view, farm-fresh locally grown ingredients, and chef Bernard Guillas’s sophisticated, adventurous cuisine in La Jolla. More...

Market Café California
11/20
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
4000 Coronado Bay Rd.
Coronado, CA 92118
619-424-4000
Expect casual fare like salads, sandwiches, pasta and pizza, and one of the best brunches in town. More...

Nine-Ten American
15/20
Grande Colonial Hotel
910 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-964-5400
Adjacent to the Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla, this elegant restaurant showcases the season's finest ingredients. More...

Piatti Italian
12/20
2182 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-1589
Piatti has a homey feel, like the neighborhood favorite that it is. More...

Rancho Valencia Restaurant California
13/20
Rancho Valencia Resort
5921 Valencia Circle
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-756-1123
Continental and California cuisines meet in one of San Diego's most beautiful, relaxing resort restaurants. More...

Savory American
14/20
267 N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-634-5556
Pascal Vignau's Savory continues to deliver topnotch food in the North County. More...

Tapenade French
16/20
7612 Fay Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-7500
Tapenade continues to set the bar for classic French food in San Diego. More...

Vivace Italian
14/20
Four Seasons Resort Aviara
7100 Four Seasons Point
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-603-6800
Northern Italian fare in one of the county’s most romantic settings. More...

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