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 Contemporary
16/20
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...

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...

Arterra Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Arterra, San Diego, CA Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
858-369-6032
A high-energy setting that draws a hip crowd who appreciate chef Jason Maitland’s creative contemporary cuisine. More...

BALEENsandiego Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at BALEENsandiego, San Diego, CA Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 W. Vacation Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-490-6363
Savor chef Megan Reichman’s 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
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
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 French
No Rating
Dining Room at El Bizcocho, San Diego, CA Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
858-675-8550
Modern French cuisine with California influences 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...

George's California Modern California
15/20
Dining Room at George 1250 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4244
This tony La Jolla gem spotlights the talents of chef Trey Foshee and his 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...

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...

JRDN Restaurant Fusion
13/20
Dining Room at JRDN Restaurant, San Diego, CA 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...

Kitchen 1540 Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Kitchen 1540, Del Mar, CA L'Auberge Del Mar
1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-793-6460
Modern American cuisine with clever twists enlivens the sophisticated beach-style ambience. 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
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
Piatti has a homey feel, like the neighborhood favorite that it is. More...

Quarter Kitchen Eclectic
No Rating
Dining Room at Quarter Kitchen, San Diego, CA Ivy Hotel
600 F St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-814-2000
A sense of humor informs the capricious menu. More...

Rancho Valencia Restaurant California
No Rating
Dining Room at Rancho Valencia Restaurant, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 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 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...

Sbicca Contemporary
13/20
215 15th St.
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-481-1001
A neighborhood gathering spot and favorite for ocean-air terrace dining in the seaside village of Del Mar. More...

The Shores Contemporary
12/20
Dining Room at The Shores, La Jolla, CA La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino del Oro
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-0600
Sit in one of the beachfront booths and watch the sun set as you dine on chef de cuisine Augustine Saucedo's seafood-dominated menu. 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...

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