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San Diego Mother's Day Brunch



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 French
18/20
Dining Room at Addison, San Diego, CA The Grand Del Mar
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
San Diego, CA 92130
858-314-1900
Exceptional, seasonal haute cuisine in a lavish European-style setting at The Grand Del Mar resort. More...

Amaya California
14/20
Dining Room at Amaya, San Diego, CA The Grand Del Mar
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct.
San Diego, CA 92130
858-314-2727
Amaya may be the resort’s more casual dining room, but the Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine is truly refined. More...

A.R. Valentien California
15/20
Dining Room at A.R. Valentien, La Jolla, CA 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...

BALEENsandiego Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at BALEENsandiego, San Diego, CA Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 W. Vacation Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-490-6363
Savor modern American cuisine with tropical influences in an exotic setting. More...

Barbarella Italian
13/20
2171 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-7373
Barbarella's cozy ambience and hearty portions of Italian- and French-inspired foods make it a terrific beach bistro destination. More...

Bertrand at Mister A's French
14/20
Dining Room at Bertrand at Mister A 2550 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-239-1377
Enjoy the unbeatable view and delicious food courtesy of chef Stéphane Voitzwinkler. More...

Bleu Boheme French
13/20
Dining Room at Bleu Boheme, San Diego, CA 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
This charming historic cottage, overlooking La Jolla Cove, serves up simple fare in a romantic setting. More...

Crown Room Buffet
Quick Bite
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619-522-8490
Old-world style meets new-world fare for a lovely brunch at historic Hotel Del Coronado. More...

Delicias California
No Rating
Dining Room at Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 6106 Paseo Delicias
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-756-8000
Delicias serves up seasonal California cuisine in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. 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...

George's California Modern California
15/20
Dining Room at George 1250 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4244
Chef Trey Foshee continues to impress with his ingredient-driven California cuisine in a seaside setting. More...

The Grant Grill California
12/20
Dining Room at The Grant Grill, San Diego, CA The US Grant
326 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-744-2077
The Grant Grill has old-world charm with contemporary California 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 lively Hash House A Go Go. More...

Island Prime Steakhouse
12/20
880 Harbor Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-298-6802
Overlooking the bay, city skyline and Coronado, this modern eatery sports creative appetizers and straightforward main courses. More...

JRDN Restaurant Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at JRDN Restaurant, San Diego, CA Tower23
723 Felspar St.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-270-5736
A sassy hotel hot-spot with an eclectic menu, raw bar and great ocean views. More...

Kitchen 1540 Modern American
No Rating
Dining Room at Kitchen 1540, Del Mar, CA L'Auberge Del Mar
1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-793-6460
Sophisticated modern American cuisine in coastal Del Mar. More...

The Marine Room French
15/20
Dining Room at The Marine Room, La Jolla, CA 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 Cafe 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
Dining Room at Nine-Ten, La Jolla, CA 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
Dining Room at Piatti, La Jolla, CA 2182 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-1589
This La Jolla neighborhood favorite features a warm, inviting ambience and rustic cuisine. More...

Savory Continental
14/20
Dining Room at Savory, Encinitas, CA 267 N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-634-5556
Savory showcases Pascal Vignau's topnotch Continental cuisine. More...

The Shores Restaurant Contemporary
No Rating
Dining Room at The Shores Restaurant, La Jolla, CA La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino del Oro
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-0600
Beachside dining that spotlights treasures from the sea in La Jolla. More...

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

Thee Bungalow Continental
12/20
4996 W. Point Loma Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92107
619-224-2884
Although now part of the Cohn family restaurant empire, this cozy charmer has maintained its intimate atmosphere and comfort food. More...

Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant, San Diego, CA Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
858-675-8555
This al fresco dining spot features Mediterranean cuisine with California flair. More...

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