Nothing says “I love you Mom” like sweet treats—so check out our guide to the best Mother’s Day brunch (and afternoon teas!) in Los Angeles.
Your mom’s been through a lot: She did your laundry, got through those angsty teen years and probably even let you control the car’s radio without batting an eye, even when all you did was blast boy bands for hours on end. And while Mother's Day brunch won’t completely compensate for all those years of emotional distress, you can still show her you’re really, truly thankful for all of that with a meal to end all meals from one of L.A.’s best brunch restaurants.
With endless mimosas and rosé, seaside eggs Benedict and fresh-baked pastries, these Mother’s Day brunch specials around town are the perfect way to say “I love you.” Whether she’s looking for something cozy and low-key or decadent and classy, here’s where to find the best Mother’s Day specials around L.A. this year.
April 2025: This year, I’ve opted to add a few afternoon tea options to the guide. I personally spend Mother’s Day enjoying a delightful afternoon tea with my own mom last year, and it hits all the same marks of brunch, with far less of a caloric hangover.
RECOMMENDED: Our guide to Mother’s Day in L.A. (which, FYI, is May 11 this year)
What: Splurge this Mother's Day at this ultra-fancy French bistro in Santa Monica, which will offer a family-style prix fixe brunch, plus a kid’s menu ($65) recommended for guests under 12. Start with deviled eggs and tartelette assortment before digging into a light spring salad, French onion dip and fried chicken with truffle gravy and fennel slaw. Finish with French toast for dessert.
When: 10:30am–2:45pm
Price: $115 per person.
Reservations: Book online via OpenTable.
What: Spend Mother’s Day relaxing in one of the city’s most beautiful Japanese gardens with this afternoon tea in Little Tokyo hosted by the Japanese American Culture and Community Center. The afternoon tea menu consists of Western-style pastries and handcrafted Japanese sweets made by Laura Ochikubo, previously of the French Laundry, Providence and Long Beach’s critically acclaimed Gusto Bread. Guests will also receive a glass of sparkling sake alongside their sandwiches, sweets and their choice of tea from Uji, Japan.
When: 11am–1pm and 2–4pm seatings
Price: $95 per person, plus service charge, sales tax and booking fee.
Reservations: Buy tickets via the JACCC website.
What: This French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District will open its doors during the day to host an afternoon tea just for Mother’s Day. Each tea service includes your choice of looseleaf tea; a bread basket that includes scones, biscuits and milkbread with jam; sandwiches and handrolls; and an array of excellent sweets, including a matcha crepe cake with strawberries and a black sesame chocolate chip cookie. The regular menu will not be available, but you can also order the usual coffee, sake, wine and cocktails.
When: 11am–2pm seatings
Price: $88 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Book online via OpenTable.
What: If your mom is a lady who lunches, she’ll likely enjoy Marea, a stylish Italian seafood restaurant in Beverly Hills that’s offering a three-course brunch menu that includes signature dishes like lobster with burrata and red wine octopus fusilli. Supplemental caviar and oysters will also be available.
When: noon–2:45pm
Price: $135 per person.
Reservations: Book online via Sevenrooms.
Menu: The West Hollywood EDITION's vegetable-forward lobby restaurant is offering a luxurious buffet-style Mother’s Day brunch complete with welcome cocktail, chef-attended stations for waffles, cheese and charcuterie and a dessert “garden” on Ardor’s gorgeous patio.
Hours: 9am–3pm seatings.
Price: $175 per person.
Reservations: Book online via OpenTable.
What: The Santa Monica Proper serves one of our favorite afternoon teas in the city, and it’s offering its signature tea service on Mother’s Day inside Palma, its lobby restaurant. Designed by Kelly Wearstler, the impossibly chic space features unique floral arrangements and plenty of seating arrangements to choose from. While the tables that border the elongated booth by the window catch the most light, larger parties can opt for the secluded alcoves or one of the lower-slung coffee tables. Each service includes a glass of sparkling wine (or a non-alcoholic option), plus scones, sandwiches and a rotating array of sweets that put a California spin on classic flavors.
When: noon–4pm
Price: $65 per person, $21 for children, not including beverage, tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Book via OpenTable.
What: This Downtown restaurant is housed inside a charming old cathedral, with the kind of airy dining room that’s perfect for Mother’s Day. Executive chef Neal Fraser’s special holiday prix fixe menu includes your choice of appetizer and entrée. Highlights incude a strawberry salad, sausage roll, Maine lobster ricotta cavatelli and Basque baked eggs.
When: 10am–2pm
Price: $65 per person, $21 for children, not including beverage, tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Book via OpenTable.
What: Celebrate Mother's Day at this rustic yet elegant Topanga eatery, which we consider one of the best places in L.A. to dine outdoors. Tucked up in the canyons, Inn of the Seventh Ray will be offering a partial buffet-style brunch as well as dinner, with plenty of option for vegans and vegetarians. Dine on bagels, salads, soups, waffles and pastries before picking between vegetarian or traditional main options.
When: 8am–3:15pm ($25 deposit required)
Price: $94 per adult ($88 for vegetarian option), $16 to $48 per each year of age for children ages 4 to 12.
Reservations: Secure your booking via Tock.
What: This longtime Brentwood steakhouse is serving a grand buffet-style Mother's Day brunch complete with roving gelato and Bloody Mary carts and carving stations for prime rib, honey baked ham and roasted salmon. Chilled seafood options include freshly shucked oysters, jumbo shrimp and Peruvian scallops will also be available, as well as classic brunch dishes like French toast, eggs Benedict and more.
When: 10am–3pm
Price: $150 per adult and $50 per child under 12, not including beverage, tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Book online via OpenTable.
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