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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.


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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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Barbarella's cozy ambience and hearty portions of Italian- and French-inspired foods make it a terrific beach bistro destination. More...

Bleu Boheme French
13/20
Dining Room at Bleu Boheme, San Diego, CA 4090 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116
619-255-4167 | Menu
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 | Menu
This charming historic cottage, overlooking La Jolla Cove, serves up simple fare in a romantic setting. More...

Cafe Chloe French
13/20
721 Ninth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3242 | Menu
This Parisian-style bistro continues to win us over with its earthy, unpretentious French fare. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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...

Jake's Del Mar California
13/20
1660 Coast Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-755-2002 | Menu
A Del Mar standby since 1981, this beachfront spot delivers good fun and eats, and a spectacular ocean setting. 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 | Menu
A sassy hotel hot-spot with an eclectic menu, raw bar and great ocean views. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
This La Jolla neighborhood favorite features a warm, inviting ambience and rustic cuisine. More...

Tapenade French
16/20
Dining Room at Tapenade, La Jolla, CA 7612 Fay Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-7500 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
This al fresco dining spot features Mediterranean cuisine with California flair. More...

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