Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, and if you are considering brunch, you make reservations quickly. Expect delicious entrees such as grilled branzino, chicken, and waffles overlooking the Manhattan Beach Pier to a champagne brunch buffet overlooking the Pacific at Terreanea to a Japanese brunch featuring sushi, assorted seafood, tempura, and udon. Here’s where to find Mother’s Day Brunch in the South Bay.
Manhattan Beach
Whitewater View at The Strand House
Celebrate Mom with a three-course prix fixe brunch with gorgeous views of Manhattan Beach. Entrees include Chicken and Waffles, branzino with black truffle risotto, hon shimeji mushrooms, crispy leeks, parsley nage sauce, and Ora King Salmon with roasted asparagus, horseradish cream, and a roasted beet, and feta salad. The complete menu is here.
The Strand House, 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach; thestrandhousemb.com
Brunch Buffet at the Shade Hotel
Impress Mom with a Mother’s Day Brunch with stations to satisfy everyone, including Roast Beef and Turkey carving stations, a Grand Seafood Display, an Omelet Station, and all your favorite breakfast items. Oh, and don’t forget dessert! Prix Fixe price – Adults $95, Children (under 10) $35.
Shade Hotel, 1221 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach; 310.698.5559; mb.shadehotel.com
Casual Dining with trendy beverages at Tin Roof Bistro
Whether you are in the mood for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, Tin Roof’s extensive menu features Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Pizza, Burgers, Salads, and various lunch entrees. Be sure to check out the beverage menu. You won’t be disappointed!
Tin Roof Bistro, 3500 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach; 310.939.0900; tinroofbistro.com
Hermosa Beach
Seasonal California Fusion with Japanese Flavors at RYLA
If Mom loves Japanese food, RYLA in Hermosa Beach is the perfect spot to treat her for Mother’s Day brunch. Enjoy Yuzu Shio Butter Ramen, Crispy Taiwanese Egg Crepe, Pork Belly Eggs Benedict, Sushi Rolls, Japanese Pancakes, and more! Afterward, take a stroll on the Hermosa Beach Pier.
RYLA, 1220 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach; 424.247.9881; eatryla.com
Redondo Beach
Dominique’s Kitchen
Dominique’s Kitchen will feature a three-course prix fixe gourmet dinner featuring Slow-Braised Grass-Fed Beef Provençal, Pan-Seared Sole Filet, Casarece Pasta with Ratatouille, or Roasted Chicken with Himalayan Salt as entrees. The dinner is priced at only $69.99 per person.
Dominique’s Kitchen, 522 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach; 424.247.9054; dominiqueskitchen.com
Eggs Benedict three ways in the Riviera Village
HT Grill in the Riviera Village offers tasty brunch entrees such as their House-Smoked Salmon or Tenderloin Benedict with crispy potatoes, stuffed Crispy French Toast with strawberries and fresh whipped cream, and the Riviera Omelet.
HT Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave. Redondo Beach; 310.791.4849; htgrill.com
Gluten-free Delights at Kirari West
Kirari West is a 100% gluten-free bakery and restaurant. They offer french toast, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, muffins, scones, pastries, tarts, and panini sandwiches. Non-gluten-free customers also find their offerings tasty. The Mother’s Day special is a Chocolate Tart with chocolate custard, and fresh strawberries drizzled with dark chocolate. Orders for the tart must be placed in advance by May 10.
Kirari West, 707 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach; 310.376.5313; kirariwest.com
Waterside Dining at the Portofino Hotel
The beautiful King Harbor views will make this an unforgettable experience for Mom. Enjoy a buffet featuring fresh salads, seafood, savory entrees, and decadent desserts. Adults: $95, Moms $75, Children (12 and under): $35.
Portofino Hotel, 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach; 310.421.4195; hotelportofino.com
Celebrate Mom with Shade at Sea Level
Brunch buffets have returned to many restaurants and offer something for everyone. At Sea Level, experience charcuterie, omelets, salads, prime rib, salmon carving stations, and a nice assortment of desserts. Adults $95, Children (under 10) $35. Complete menu is here.
Sea Level at the Shade Hotel, 655 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach; 310.921.8950; rb.shadehotel.com
Rancho Palos Verdes
Mother’s Day Brunch on the Peninsula
Celebrate the special moms in your life with a beautiful dining experience along the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula. Multiple seating times are available for the Champagne Brunch Buffet, ranging from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Adults (13+) $139, children (5-12) $69, and young children (2-4) $19. Free for children under 2.
Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes; 855.938.4047; terreanea.com
Torrance
Off Menu Special at Gaetano’s
Gaetano’s has been a local favorite since 1999. In addition to their regular menu, Gaetano’s will feature a Mother’s Day Tagliatelle Primavera Pasta with homemade tagliatelle pasta, shrimp, asparagus, and sundried tomatoes in a lemon cream sauce.
Gaetano’s, 2731 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance; 310.326.3354; gaetanosonline.com
Champagne and Mimosa flow at Truxton’s
Brunch is fabulous, with Chicken and Applewood Bacon, Made-To-Order Belgian Waffles, Tres Leches Double-Cut French Toast, Build-your-own Omelets, a Slow-Roasted Beef Burrito, and more. Cocktails include a Bellini, Bloody Mary, Champagne, or Mimosa.
Truxton’s, 24530 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance; 310.373.8790; truxtonsamericanbistro.com
San Pedro
Jazz Brunch at Queensview Steakhouse
Parkers’ Lighthouse has two exceptional dining experiences this year. The first is a jazz brunch featuring pianist Ed Czach. Guests can enjoy an entree, appetizer, and dessert buffet. Adults $99. The second offering is a buffet of delectable dishes, including seafood, salads, carving stations, and baked goods. Both offerings feature complimentary champagne, mimosas, coffee, tea, and soft beverages. Prices for the buffet are $92 for adults and $32 for children.
Parkers’ Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach; 562.432.6500 parkerslighthouse.com