Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Mother's Day Brunch list to find the perfect restaurant for all of you and your special lady.

Bay Café Seafood Restaurant & Fish Market Seafood
13/20
131 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-2215
Nestled two blocks from the beach, the Bay Café serves fish dishes from one of the city's most extensive menus. More...

Bella Vista California
15/20
Dining Room at Bella Vista , Montecito, CA Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr.
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-2261
California wine country cuisine in one of Santa Barbara's most beautiful settings. More...

The Bistro American
13/20
Dining Room at The Bistro, Goleta, CA Bacara Resort & Spa
8301 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
805-968-0100
Enjoy the luxurious atmosphere and glorious view at Bacara's more casual dining venue. More...

Café Shell American
11/20
1112 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-5742
Hearty breakfast and lunch dishes and homegrown fare that's made fresh every day. More...

Coast Restaurant & Bar California
11/20
Canary Hotel
31 W. Carrillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-884-0300
A beautifully redesigned room is the high point of the dining experience at Coast. More...

El Paseo Mexican
13/20
10 El Paseo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-6050
Pricey but satisfying Mexican food in an historic setting. More...

Elements Contemporary
13/20
129 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-884-9218
American bistro within a cork's throw of the courthouse. More...

The Hungry Cat Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at The Hungry Cat, Santa Barbara, CA 1134 Chapala St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-884-4701
A small seafood and raw bar menu with East Coast influences served in an intimate urban atmosphere. More...

Lucky's Steakhouse
14/20
1279 Coast Village Rd.
Montecito, CA 93108
805-565-7540
Lucky's is a sophisticated steakhouse with an impressive wine and spirits list. More...

Piatti Italian
13/20
516 San Ysidro Rd.
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-7520
Hearty Italian fare in a relaxed trattoria featuring a creekside patio. More...

Stella Mare's Contemporary
13/20
50 Los Patos Way
Montecito, CA 93108
805-969-6705
Stella Mare's offers delicious seafood dishes, hard-to-find game and a lengthy list of local wines in a comfortably elegant country setting. More...

The Vineyard House California
13/20
3631 Sagunto St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
805-688-2886
Local produce and the bounty from the on-site herb garden factor into the cooking at this Santa Ynez Valley restaurant. More...

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