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Where to Find Mother’s Day Specials in San Diego

Celebrate cherished loved ones with gourmet gifts, brunch bonanzas, and more

by Grace Cassidy Apr 27, 2021, 9:00am PDT

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by Grace Cassidy Apr 27, 2021, 9:00am PDT

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With ample and varied opportunities for both on-site dining and takeout in San Diego, it should be easy to find a delicious way to celebrate the special women in your life. From festive brunches to gourmet take-home baskets, here’s where and how to commemorate Mother’s Day this year.

A number of San Diego restaurants have resumed both indoor and outdoor dining. However, this should not be taken as endorsement for dining in, as there are still safety concerns: For updated information on coronavirus cases in your area, please visit San Diego’s coronavirus tracker. Studies indicate that there is a lower exposure risk when outdoors, but the level of risk involved with on-site dining is contingent on restaurants following strict social distancing and other safety guidelines.

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Jeune et Jolie

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Jeune et Jolie is winding down its outdoor Starry Night dining experience in early May with the Carlsbad restaurant restarting operations on May 5 with a $75, four-course menu that let’s guests choose their own dishes. Chef Eric Bost is also offering a more casual, a la carte menu for walk-ins dining at the bar and lounge.

2659 State St Suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Herb & Sea

Located in Encinitas, Herb & Sea will have Mother’s Day brunch and dinner specials. Brunch will run from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and dinner will start at 5 p.m. Each meal is $65 for adults and $30 per child. The beef tartare starter with dinner looks particularly enticing.

131 W D St, Encinitas, CA 92024

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George's at the Cove

Mother’s Day brunch at George’s will be served from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with a menu featuring pastries, salads, eggs benedict, a fish sandwich, and more.

1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu at The Lodge at Torrey Pines this Mother’s Day, served from 12 to 4 p.m. on May 9. Menu highlights include chicken liver pâté, Alaskan halibut, lobster and meyer lemon risotto, and a chocolate mousse bar for dessert. The lunch will cost $85 per person, $45 for children 11 years old and under, and $20 for free-flowing champagne.

11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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International Smoke Del Mar

For those who would rather celebrate Mother’s Day at home this year, International Smoke is offering Mother’s Day to-go baskets on May 9. For $75, the basket serves between one and two people, or a $155 dinner basket serves two. Menu highlights include house smoked salmon dip and blueberry crepes for breakfast, and burrata salad and petite filet mignon for dinner.

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3387 Del Mar Heights Rd Building 1, San Diego, CA 92130

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Serea Coastal Cuisine

This beachfront Coronado restaurant offers both a delicious menu and gorgeous views. Menu highlights include oysters, shakshuka, a white chocolate passion fruit tart, and more. Brunch will be served from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

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Herb & Wood

Little Italy’s Herb & Wood is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch and dinner, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and from 5 p.m. on. Each meal will cost $65 per person, and $30 per child. Brunch highlights include a fennel crusted tuna nicose. Dinner is a three-course meal, including a pork belly starter with vadouvan vinaigrette, red onion, apple, and chive.

2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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Cafe Gratitude San Diego

This plant-based eatery is offering a special vegan chocolate box in honor of Mother’s Day. The box is $16, and includes coconut almond truffles, Brazil nut ganaches, and almond butter squares. Patrons can pick up the holiday box anytime until May 9.

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1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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ARLO

This Palm Springs-inspired restaurant is a great choice for celebrating Mother’s Day this year. Located at the Town and Country Resort, the restaurant will host live music while unlimited champagne and a delicious menu featuring avocado toast, buffalo egg whites, prawns, and more is served. Craft cocktails and rich desserts will also be available. Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and will cost $60 per adult and $20 for children under 12.

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500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108

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True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen’s Mother’s Day specials will be served all weekend long. Specialty cocktails and strawberry quinoa pancakes will be served. The restaurant is offering both dine-in and to-go packages for the holiday.

7007 Friars Rd Suite 394, San Diego, CA 92108

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Mister A's

Mister A’s is hosting a delicious three-course Mother’s Day brunch this May. Menu highlights include asparagus with poached eggs, osso buco, and homemade pastries. The cost is $79.50 per person.

2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego, CA 92103

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Civico by The Park

Mother’s Day brunch at Civico can be had either indoors or on the covered patio outside. This Calabrian restaurant will offer pancakes tiramisu, frittata tacos, and liquid nitrogen gelato, among other items. Signature cocktails will also be served while a DJ provides mood-setting music. Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

2550 Fifth Ave UNIT 120, San Diego, CA 92103

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Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine

Lionfish’s special Mother’s Day menu will include softshell benedict, a Bombolini duo, and bottomless mimosas, sparkling rosé, or Aperol spritz. Brunch will be serves from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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The Gluten Free Baking Co.

This beloved local bakery is offering a special Mother’s Day menu with treats to spoil a mother figure in your life. Mini cakes, cookie cakes, cream puffs, scones, and speciality bagels are all available. Patrons can pre-order for pickup ahead of time — just make sure to do so by May 7.

4594 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116

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The Vineyard Rose Restaurant

Brunch at this Temecula restaurant will be served on Mother’s Day from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., while dinner will be offered between 5:30 and 9 p.m. Brunch will include eggs, chilaquiles, and tossed turkey Cobb salad, while dinner can be served with an enticing signature cocktail.

34843 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

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Morton's The Steakhouse

With both dine-in and to-go options available, Morton’s is a great option for everyone this Mother’s Day. The dine-in menu includes a steak & lobster Oscar for $59, while a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake will be served for dessert for $12. The to-go box includes a dinner for two and a bottle of wine for $179.

74-880 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Jeune et Jolie

2659 State St Suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Jeune et Jolie is winding down its outdoor Starry Night dining experience in early May with the Carlsbad restaurant restarting operations on May 5 with a $75, four-course menu that let’s guests choose their own dishes. Chef Eric Bost is also offering a more casual, a la carte menu for walk-ins dining at the bar and lounge.

2659 State St Suite 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Banquette seating with artwork on wall behind it.

Herb & Sea

131 W D St, Encinitas, CA 92024

Located in Encinitas, Herb & Sea will have Mother’s Day brunch and dinner specials. Brunch will run from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and dinner will start at 5 p.m. Each meal is $65 for adults and $30 per child. The beef tartare starter with dinner looks particularly enticing.

131 W D St, Encinitas, CA 92024

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George's at the Cove

1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

Mother’s Day brunch at George’s will be served from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with a menu featuring pastries, salads, eggs benedict, a fish sandwich, and more.

1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

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The Lodge at Torrey Pines

11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu at The Lodge at Torrey Pines this Mother’s Day, served from 12 to 4 p.m. on May 9. Menu highlights include chicken liver pâté, Alaskan halibut, lobster and meyer lemon risotto, and a chocolate mousse bar for dessert. The lunch will cost $85 per person, $45 for children 11 years old and under, and $20 for free-flowing champagne.

11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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International Smoke Del Mar

3387 Del Mar Heights Rd Building 1, San Diego, CA 92130

For those who would rather celebrate Mother’s Day at home this year, International Smoke is offering Mother’s Day to-go baskets on May 9. For $75, the basket serves between one and two people, or a $155 dinner basket serves two. Menu highlights include house smoked salmon dip and blueberry crepes for breakfast, and burrata salad and petite filet mignon for dinner.

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3387 Del Mar Heights Rd Building 1, San Diego, CA 92130

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Serea Coastal Cuisine

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

This beachfront Coronado restaurant offers both a delicious menu and gorgeous views. Menu highlights include oysters, shakshuka, a white chocolate passion fruit tart, and more. Brunch will be served from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

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flatbread appetizer

Herb & Wood

2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Little Italy’s Herb & Wood is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch and dinner, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and from 5 p.m. on. Each meal will cost $65 per person, and $30 per child. Brunch highlights include a fennel crusted tuna nicose. Dinner is a three-course meal, including a pork belly starter with vadouvan vinaigrette, red onion, apple, and chive.

2210 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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Cafe Gratitude San Diego

1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

This plant-based eatery is offering a special vegan chocolate box in honor of Mother’s Day. The box is $16, and includes coconut almond truffles, Brazil nut ganaches, and almond butter squares. Patrons can pick up the holiday box anytime until May 9.

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1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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ARLO

500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108

This Palm Springs-inspired restaurant is a great choice for celebrating Mother’s Day this year. Located at the Town and Country Resort, the restaurant will host live music while unlimited champagne and a delicious menu featuring avocado toast, buffalo egg whites, prawns, and more is served. Craft cocktails and rich desserts will also be available. Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and will cost $60 per adult and $20 for children under 12.

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500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108

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True Food Kitchen

7007 Friars Rd Suite 394, San Diego, CA 92108

True Food Kitchen’s Mother’s Day specials will be served all weekend long. Specialty cocktails and strawberry quinoa pancakes will be served. The restaurant is offering both dine-in and to-go packages for the holiday.

7007 Friars Rd Suite 394, San Diego, CA 92108

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Mister A's

2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego, CA 92103

Mister A’s is hosting a delicious three-course Mother’s Day brunch this May. Menu highlights include asparagus with poached eggs, osso buco, and homemade pastries. The cost is $79.50 per person.

2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego, CA 92103

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Civico by The Park

2550 Fifth Ave UNIT 120, San Diego, CA 92103

Mother’s Day brunch at Civico can be had either indoors or on the covered patio outside. This Calabrian restaurant will offer pancakes tiramisu, frittata tacos, and liquid nitrogen gelato, among other items. Signature cocktails will also be served while a DJ provides mood-setting music. Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

2550 Fifth Ave UNIT 120, San Diego, CA 92103

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Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine

435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Lionfish’s special Mother’s Day menu will include softshell benedict, a Bombolini duo, and bottomless mimosas, sparkling rosé, or Aperol spritz. Brunch will be serves from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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The Gluten Free Baking Co.

4594 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116

This beloved local bakery is offering a special Mother’s Day menu with treats to spoil a mother figure in your life. Mini cakes, cookie cakes, cream puffs, scones, and speciality bagels are all available. Patrons can pre-order for pickup ahead of time — just make sure to do so by May 7.

4594 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116

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The Vineyard Rose Restaurant

34843 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Brunch at this Temecula restaurant will be served on Mother’s Day from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., while dinner will be offered between 5:30 and 9 p.m. Brunch will include eggs, chilaquiles, and tossed turkey Cobb salad, while dinner can be served with an enticing signature cocktail.

34843 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

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Morton's The Steakhouse

74-880 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

With both dine-in and to-go options available, Morton’s is a great option for everyone this Mother’s Day. The dine-in menu includes a steak & lobster Oscar for $59, while a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake will be served for dessert for $12. The to-go box includes a dinner for two and a bottle of wine for $179.

74-880 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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