Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: San Diego-Area Restaurant Specials

SAN DIEGO COUNTY — Mother's Day this year falls on Sunday, May 8.

For those planning to treat Mom and the family to a lavish brunch or dinner feast, check out Patch's annual restaurant guide to Mother's Day on-site dining specials and takeout deals thoughout the San Diego region.

Do note that some specials run all weekend, and others may require reservations or advance ordering. So don't delay!

If you need visual inspiration, scroll through the photo slideshow at top of this post to check out the delectable dishes.

If you know of other neighborhood eateries offering mom-worthy deals, share with readers in the comments section.

And to all mothers, grandmas, stepmoms, foster moms and aunties, too, Happy Mother's Day from Patch!

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ADELAIDE AT L'AUBERGE DEL MAR: Toast the important ladies in your life with a Veuve Clicquot cocktail trailer & brunch buffet. ($150 per person/$85 for children under 12). Buffet includes gravlox station, farmers market crudité, carvery & cold stations, desserts, plus such signature dishes as L’Auberge Benedict,pepita-crusted karrage & furikake waffles. Reservation info here. At 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar.

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ANIMAE: Three-course Mother's Day brunch planned 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 8 ($80 per person.) at eatery from celebrity chef Brian Malarkey. Among starter options: poached shrimp; Napa salad; or steak tartare. Second-course choices: chicken congee; steamed buns; or crab cakes. Third-course selections: sisig with egg, chicharrón & garlic rice; char sui scramble & potatoes; turon French toast; seafood crepe; or a fried fish sando. Finish meal with shared strawberry roll cake. Info & reservations here. Location: 969 Pacific Hwy., San Diego.

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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: A Mom's Day gift: All moms who dine in May 7-8 will receive a free, stemless wine glass with 2022 "Happy Mother’s Day" logo. Plus, purchase $50 eGift card through May 8 & receive $10 bonus card that can be redeemed from May 9 to June 19. For those celebrating at home, BJ’s also offers takeout family meals & range of catering options that serve up to 12. See website. Find locations in Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Escondido, La Jolla, La Mesa, & Mission Valley/San Diego.
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BUCA DI BEPPO: Takeout packages offered Mother's Day weekend for pick-up or delivery May 6-8. Serving five, to-go special ($65) includes bread and choice of salad & pasta, plus dessert. Another version ($75) includes same, but with added entree. See here for details & order deadlines and links. Locations: Carlsbad, Mira Mesa & San Diego.
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CAFE SEVILLA: The Spanish-influenced eatery to host Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., accompanied by live Spanish guitar. Menu to include Spanish eggs Benedict (poached eggs, Spanish jamón Serrano crisp & saffron hollandaise on Kalamata olive loaf); short rib hash topped with two fried eggs; & breakfast-meat paella, with pork tenderloin, sausage, chicken, flat iron steak, saffron bomba rice & two fried eggs. All moms receive complimentary glass of champagne, too. Follow link here for reservations & details. Location in San Diego.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: CPKs are offering a way to show your love for Mom: heart-shaped, crispy thin crust pizzas. The special is for dine-in only May 8. Details. Locations listed here.
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CORNER BAKERY: On Saturday & Sunday, May 7-8, the matriarchs of your family will recieve complimentary bakery item with purchase of lunch or dinner entrée. Or surprise Mom with with breakfast in bed & order from an array of to-go breakfast items, including limited time offer of Blueberry Topped Pancakes. Website here. See locales in Carlsbad, San Diego & La Jolla.

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COVEWOOD AT SAN DIEGO MISSION BAY RESORT: Enjoy a bayside Mother's Day brunch with complimentary mimosas for all moms & mimosa bar where diners can add their favorite ingredients to their bubbly. Included on the brunch spread: such griddle favorites as waffles & potatoes, the signature Birria Benedict, made-to-order omelets, pastries, salads, charcuterie & more. $110 per person/$25 for children 12 & under. Booking info & menu here or call 619-275-7922. At 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive, San Diego.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Mother's Day falls on a Sunday, and ... kids, 12 and under, eat free on Sundays with minimum $10 purchase at participating locations. One kids' meal per check. The offer is for dine-in, delivery and carryout orders. Use code KEFOLO at online checkout. Not valid with other coupons, offers, discounts or promos. See website here. Location finder here.
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EDDIE V'S: A special Mother's Day prix-fixe, three-course brunch menu planned May 8 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., with entree options of lobster quiche Florentine, roasted avocado with jumbo lump crab or steak and eggs. (Adults $55/children $16.) Mimosas, Bloody Marys & bellinis also available, along with a la carte menu. Locations in La Jolla & San Diego. Reservations here.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Here's a Mom's Day deal: Purchase $50 e-gift card & a free eight-piece Family Meal, with chicken, two large sides, tortillas & salsa. Offer runs May 5-9, and can be redeemed via restaurant website or app.Location finder here.

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EL TORITO: Enjoy all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day brunch 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8, with ham & tri-tip carving station, build-your-own tacos, made-to-order omelets, $5 cadillac margs, Bloody Marys, micheladas, unlimited champagne & more. (NOTE ONE EXCEPTION: Marina del Rey restaurant offering four-course, prix-fixe brunch menu for $34.) Website here. Location in La Mesa.

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ESTANCIA LA JOLLA RESORT & SPA: Mustangs & Burros is hosting a Mother's Day buffet brunch with breakfast, carving & grill stations, plus such individual entree options as the signature Crab Cake Benedict & bottomless mimosa bar. Also planned — live music & flower cart where moms can build their own bouquets. $110 per person. Reservations via OpenTable or call directly at 858-964-6537. Website. Valet & self parking for brunch guests. At 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla.
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EUREKA!: Treat Mom to "Mommy’s On a Break" cocktail paired with $35 prix-fixe menu. Starter choices: crispy, glazed Brussels sprouts; spinach & artichoke dip; or mac n’ cheese balls. Entree selections: Fresno fig burger; spicy chicken sandwich; cowboy burger; veggie beet burger; or cobb salad. "Mommy’s On a Break" blends tequila, blood orange, yuzu, Grand Poppy Amaro, rosemary & lemon. Mother's Day special runs May 4-10. Website. Locations include Carlsbad, La Jolla and San Diego.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Mother's Day special offered May 7-8, with three-course menu featuring salad, dessert and filet mignon paired with choice of crab-stuffed shrimp or lobster tail scampi. Dinner menu and children’s three-course available all day. Also offered for pick-up or delivery. Restaurants in La Jolla & San Diego.
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GELSON'S MARKETS: The supermarket is a one-stop Mother's Day shop, offering flower bouquets, chocolate-covered strawberries & takeout meals for reheating at home. Options include brunch menus with salmon, quiche Lorraine, vegetable quiche & crab cakes, plus sides of fruit, bread & pastries. Pre-orders due May 6 for pick-up May 7-8. Locations in Carlsbad, Del Mar & Pacific Beach. Ordering links here.
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HERB & SEA: A three-course, Mother's Day brunch ($70 per person from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) will open with lemon blueberry rolls, followed by choice of avocado toast, pork belly, crab cake or butter lemon salad. Main selections: lobster roll; Benedict with prosciutto; filet & eggs; brioche French toast; or mushroom & polenta with poached egg. At 131 D St., Encinitas. Reservations & menu details.

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JOE'S CRAB SHACK: A four-course, Mother's Day menu offered May 8, with prices based off entree selections. Options: Land and Sea ($45); Shrimp & Seafood Ensemble ($52); Joe’s Classic Steampot ($64); Dungeness Crab Bucket ($69); plus add-on lobster tail for $17. Meals also include starter, salad & dessert. See here for details. Restaurants in Oceanside and San Diego.
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KRISPY KREME: Just in time for your Mother's Day brunch, the chain brings back its Sundays-only special: “Cinnamon Sundays.” The Original Glazed Cinnamon Roll is available individually or in four-packs. This is a Sunday-exclusive item, and the big day for Mom is Sunday, May 8! Info here. Location finder here.
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NORTH ITALIA: Just in time for Mother’s Day, the eatery launches new spring dishes & cocktails. Among brunch & dinner standouts: hanger steak tagliata with charred broccolini & Tuscan bean ragu; caprese sandwich; sweet corn & fontina with roasted corn & white polenta. See here for info & reservations. Locales include two in San Diego.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: A special Mother’s Day menu runs May 4-8 with such dishes as filet with shrimp "grilled on the barbie" or coconut-style; prime rib; option for adding lobster tail to any entrée; Peach Bellini with vodka, peach puree & blood orange juice topped with prosecco, strawberries and mint; and the new "Thunder & Lightning" pecan brownie with ice cream & chocolate sauce. Website. See locations in El Cajon, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego & San Marcos.
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RED LOBSTER: Celebrate Mother's Day at home with "Create Your Own Family Feast" takeout ($54.99), that serves four with choice of three seafood dishes, two sides & Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Select from shrimp scampi, grilled shrimp, coconut shrimp, fried whitefish, salmon & more. Or step up to "Ultimate Family Feast" ($124.99), with lobster tails, crab legs, shrimp scampi and "Walt's Favorite Shrimp." Order info here. Also offered through June 26 is gift card — for every $50 spent on Red Lobster gift cards purchased in-restaurant or online, receive bonus coupon for $10 off order of $30 or more from June 27 to Aug. 31. Location finder here.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: A Mother' Day weekend, prix-fixe menu, starting at $57 per person, offered May 6-8. Starters include salads or lobster bisque. Entree options, plus sides: steak & shrimp; steak & lobster; or twin tails. Chef's selection desserts. See here for info & reservations. Locations include: Del Mar, San Diego.
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SEASONS 52: On-site Mother’s Day brunch (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) to feature such a la carte entrées as crab & cheddar quiche, French toast with bacon, shrimp & grits, plus brunch cocktails. Available for takeout are Mother’s Day Green Boxes To Go, (serve four to six with reheating instructions) with choices of apricot-glazed ham, salmon or beef tenderloin, plus salad, sides & chocolate-dipped strawberry desserts. Make dining reservations, or order to-go options by May 2 for May 7 pick-up. Locale in San Diego.
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7 MILE KITCHEN AT SHERATON CARLSBAD RESORT: Treat Mom to special Mother's Day brunch with bottomless mimosas & juice pairings at poolside eatery. Menu options include fruit bowls, brioche French toast, hashes, omelets & artisanal pizzas. Menu here. Make bookings here. At 5420 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad.
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SUSIECAKES: Bakeries are prepping variety of Mother's Day treats, including cupcakes, mini cupcakes topped with buttercream rosettes (24 hours notice needed) and Mother's Day cakes in vanilla, red velvet or carrot cake. Locations in Carlsbad & Del Mar. Website & ordering details.
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TCBY: Moms get a free, 6-ounce cup of frozen yogurt Mother’s Day, May 8, at participating stores. The deal is in-store only. Location finder here.

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THE MARINE ROOM: Mom can enjoy a four-course Mother's Day menu at the legendary beachfront restaurant, featuring free-flowing champagne. Plus mothers will receive box of handcrafted chocolates as a memento. Reservations online or at 858-459-7222. Location: 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla.
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THE SHORES RESTAURANT: Saturday & Sunday brunch from Executive Chef Mike Minor is planned Mother's Day weekend, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 7-8. Brunch will be served in the Mediterranean-inspired dining room or patio, or on outdoor dining area on the oceanfront lawn. Brunch menu & reservations here. At 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla.
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20|TWENTY: A "Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet by the Sea" will be served 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 8, with such specialties as made-to-order omelet station, seafood options of crab legs, shrimp & ahi poke, plus carving station starring prime rib. Children's menu offered, too. $120 for adults; $40 for kids 3-12; and free for kids 3 & under. Full menu here. Reservations here. At 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad.
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URBAN PLATES: The first 50 moms who come in Mother's Day will get roses, and the first 180 will receive complimentary chocolate pudding. Plus two new seafood dishes on menu: Roasted Barramundi Sea Bass Plate; and Wild Ahi Niçoise Salad. Locations include Carlsbad, Del Mar, La Jolla .
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VESSEL RESTAURANT AT KONA KAI RESORT & SPA: Mother’s Day brunch will be served May 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring such highlights as Artichoke Agnoletti & Croque Madame. Book brunch reservations by calling Vessel at 619-819-8195. directly. Valet, self-park or street parking available options for brunch guests. Website here. At 1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego.

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