From waterfront brunches to evening dining and spa escapes, a guide to celebrating the occasion in style.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, South Florida’s dining scene is preparing a wave of experiences dedicated to the women who shape our lives in quiet, constant ways.
From Miami to Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Port Charlotte, restaurants are unveiling special menus created for the occasion. Expect elevated brunches with generous spreads, refined prix-fixe dinners, and thoughtfully curated touches designed to make the day feel unhurried and meaningful.
It’s a moment that moves beyond the table. A chance to slow down, gather, and honor the presence of mothers in all their forms, through food, conversation, and time well shared.
MIAMI
BRUNCH SPECIALS
Bagatelle Miami River brings a French Mediterranean touch to Mother’s Day with a brunch centered on atmosphere, waterfront dining, and coastal flavors. Mothers are welcomed with flowers on arrival, setting the tone for a leisurely afternoon along the river. Known for its signature “Joie de Vivre” spirit, the restaurant’s brunch menu features favorites like poached eggs alongside dishes such as lobster fettuccine with basil-infused shellfish broth and sea bass ceviche.
Sundays, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
STK South Beach + STK Aventura
STK leans into its signature blend of dining and energy for Mother’s Day, offering a polished brunch experience paired with its seasonal Spring Menu. Guests can expect classics like steak and eggs, eggs Benedict, and avocado toast alongside signature cuts and cocktails. Whether for brunch or an evening reservation, the experience is designed around bold flavors and a lively setting.
Brunch: Open – 2:00 PM | Spring Menu (limited time)
American Social celebrates the day with a waterfront brunch built for sharing and ease. The refreshed menu introduces playful additions like French toast sticks and donut holes, alongside savory favorites such as chicken tenders, spinach dip, and croquettes. Seasonal spritzes from the “Spritzy Spring” menu and $10 La Marca Prosecco add to the occasion, while mothers are welcomed with flowers throughout the day.
Sundays, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Set inside Soho Beach House, Cecconi’s presents a Feast Brunch format for Mother’s Day, offering a layered, interactive experience. The spread includes a DIY Prosecco bar for custom Bellinis and Mimosas, a sushi station, tableside caviar service, and chef-led presentations. Live music runs through the afternoon, complementing a format designed for long, shared tables. $115 per person.
Sunday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Reservation: HERE
MIKA’s Mother’s Day brunch blends its signature menu with seasonal dishes and elevated touches. Highlights include gamberi rossi carpaccio with winter citrus and caviar, lobster and scallop mezzaluna, crab Benedict with morel mushrooms, and a crème brûlée crostata. Guests are also greeted with floral bouquets and small gift boxes, adding a thoughtful layer to the experience.
Sunday, May 10, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Reservation: HERE
TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant – W Miami
TULUM Rooftop brings a Latin-Mediterranean brunch to Brickell with sweeping city views and live entertainment. The menu includes truffle scrambled eggs, citrus-marinated shrimp, burrata, mojo chicken, chimichurri steak, and a dessert lounge featuring tres leches, baklava, and churros. A live violinist and jewelry pop-up complete the afternoon.
Sunday, May 10, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
$75 adults | $35 children
Reservation: HERE
Mirabella – Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Mirabella offers a coastal Italian brunch rooted in tradition and seasonal cooking. The menu includes an antipasti buffet, dessert spread, and entrées such as rigatoni Sunday gravy, snapper francese, chicken parmesan, and branzino. Guests can opt for bottomless mimosas, with veal chop Parmigiana and ribeye available as premium additions. $90 per person.
Sunday, May 10, 11AM – 3PM
Reservation: HERE
Bayshore Club brings a waterfront setting to Mother’s Day with a relaxed brunch centered on coastal flavors. A featured special includes sea bass alla champagne with lobster tail, au gratin potato, lemon butter, and broccolini, alongside the full menu of favorites. Dessert highlights pistachio marquesa with vanilla gelato, Florida strawberries, and chocolate truffles.
Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Full menu: HERE
Beauty and the Butcher leans into a celebratory brunch format with a wide-ranging menu of cocktails, brunch entrées, and desserts. The setting is designed for lingering meals, whether over a mimosa or a sweet finish, with an emphasis on shared dining and indulgence.
Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Full menu: HERE
Joia Beach returns with its Riviera Sunday Brunch, pairing waterfront dining with live entertainment along Biscayne Bay. A rotating lineup of musicians, including DJ sets, live percussion, and saxophone, sets the tone for an energetic afternoon. The menu includes lobster eggs Benedict, truffle scrambled eggs, and waffles, with bottomless rosé adding to the celebration.
Sunday, May 10; 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Reservation: HERE
Sofia offers a prix-fixe Mother’s Day brunch in the Design District, blending Italian-inspired dishes with an art-driven setting. On May 9, the restaurant also hosts a guided painting experience in collaboration with Painting with a Twist and Zacapa, adding a creative prelude to the weekend.
Sunday, May 10, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Reservation: HERE
Amal marks Mother’s Day with a Lebanese-inspired brunch featuring a prix-fixe menu and bottomless beverage option. The experience is rooted in shared plates and vibrant flavors, set in the heart of Coconut Grove.
Sunday, May 10
Reservation: HERE
Level 6 offers a rooftop brunch overlooking Coconut Grove, pairing skyline views with a prix-fixe menu and bottomless beverages. The focus is on a relaxed, elevated setting built for group dining.
Sunday, May 10
Reservation: HERE
AVIV presents a Kitchen Brunch centered around an expansive buffet and interactive stations, including shawarma, a brisket carving station, taboon bread, and a Bloody Mary bar. The experience balances abundance with playful touches, from a pickle fountain to dessert selections like soft serve and sorbet.
Sunday, May 10, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Reservation: HERE
Campo hosts a three-course brunch set to live Latin jazz, creating a slower-paced, music-led dining experience. Seasonal dishes such as green life lemon salad, chilaquiles, and eggs anchor the menu, with live music running through the afternoon.5 PM
Sunday, May 10, 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Reservation: HERE
Elia on the River offers an extended brunch along the waterfront, designed as a flexible, family-friendly experience. The day includes interactive touches like face painting, card-making, balloon installations, and a nostalgic ice cream cart, alongside à la carte dining.
Sunday, May 10, 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Avra shifts the celebration into the evening with a refined Greek dinner menu. Guests can expect grilled octopus, saganaki, whole fish, lobster pasta, and premium steaks, paired with classic sides like lemon potatoes and sautéed greens in a polished, coastal setting.
Sunday, May 10, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann – Faena Miami Beach
Los Fuegos hosts its Sunday Asado with a three-course brunch featuring wood-fired dishes, a parrillada of meats and seafood, and a dessert spread. Optional beverage packages include champagne, rosé, and wines, all set poolside at Faena.
Sunday, May 10, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Casadonna marks Mother’s Day with its “Brunch on the Bay,” an expansive waterfront brunch overlooking Biscayne Bay. The buffet-style experience features charcuterie, artisanal breads, seasonal salads, sushi, hand-carved prime rib, housemade pastas, omelets, and fried chicken and waffles, alongside bottomless mimosas and bellinis. Framed by sweeping bay views, the setting blends a relaxed coastal feel with a more polished brunch atmosphere.
Sunday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Double Knot approaches Mother’s Day with a more interactive afternoon gathering, welcoming guests with a complimentary pour of Garzón Rosé before moving into signature cocktails like the Grapefruit Slipknot and Knots of Affection. Beyond the cocktails, the experience includes bouquet building with fresh and wild flowers alongside hand-crafted card stations, adding a personal element to the celebration.
Sunday, May 10 | From 1:00 PM
Reservation: HERE
FORT LAUDERDALE
SPA SPECIALS
AWAY Spa at W Fort Lauderdale offers a slower-paced Mother’s Day experience centered on relaxation and reset. The spa package pairs massages, facials, and body treatments with access to the hotel’s newly refreshed WET Deck, creating a full day built around wellness and escape. Guests also receive a beach bag to take a piece of the experience home, adding a thoughtful finishing touch to the day.
DESSERT SPECIALS
Cookie Head leans into Mother’s Day with a limited-edition Cookie Tin designed for sharing. Known for its rotating lineup of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and soft serve creations, the South Florida dessert concept is offering tins filled with 6–7 cookies baked together in flavors like Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet Nutella, and Mixed.
Pickup Available May 9–10
DINNER SPECIALS
MAI-KAI brings its signature Polynesian atmosphere to Mother’s Day with an experience rooted in dinner, cocktails, and live entertainment. The long-standing South Florida destination combines tropical-inspired cuisine with its renowned Tiki cocktails and Polynesian dinner show, creating a celebratory setting that feels transportive from the moment guests arrive.
Sunday, May 10 | Starting at 1:00 PM
Reservation: HERE
BOCA RATON
BRUNCH SPECIALS
Kasumi brings a refined Japanese approach to Mother’s Day brunch inside Waterstone Resort & Marina. Led by Executive Chef Toyoji Hemmi, the waterfront restaurant highlights sushi, sashimi, and contemporary Japanese dishes crafted with seasonal ingredients and premium seafood sourced from Japan. Special offerings for the occasion include Japanese sandos served on soft milk bread, chicken katsu with curry sauce, curated bento boxes, bluefin tuna platters, and strawberry roll cake, all complemented by marina views, Japanese whiskies, sake selections, and an inventive cocktail program.
FLORIDA KEYS
BRUNCH SPECIALS
Snappers Key Largo keeps Mother’s Day relaxed and coastal with a waterfront brunch overlooking the Atlantic. The setting leans into the laid-back atmosphere of the Keys, pairing ocean views with brunch favorites and handcrafted cocktails designed for a slower afternoon by the water.
Sunday, May 10 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Reservation: HERE
CHARLOTTE HARBOR
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast
BRUNCH SPECIALS
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast hosts an elegant Mother’s Day brunch inside the Great Egret Main Ballroom, framed by panoramic views of Charlotte Harbor. The buffet-style experience includes fire-roasted salmon, prosciutto-wrapped pork loin, made-to-order omelets, eggs Benedict, seasonal salads, and an extensive dessert display. Guests looking to extend the occasion can also take advantage of the resort’s Mother’s Day stay package, which includes discounted room rates, complimentary parking, waived resort fees, and a brunch offer for holiday weekend stays.
Sunday, May 10 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Reservation / Booking: HERE & HERE
