How to celebrate Mother's Day in metro Atlanta | 2023

ATLANTA - What better way to celebrate mom than to take her out for a delicious meal? Fortunately, there's plenty of places you can do that in Atlanta. Here are a few:

Alpharetta

Foundation Social Eatery is offering brunch starting at 11 a.m.; enjoy bites such as the FSE pate to French toast bread pudding, country potatoes and much more. Great for kids! Reserve here. 

Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon Forsyth has partnered with Society Boutique for a special Mother’s Day brunch! Enjoy mimosas and classic brunch menu items while shopping at Society Boutique’s pop-up booth with permanent jewelry. Available online is a special bundle for $179 that includes your brunch reservation, two permanent bracelets to match with mom, two mimosas and two brunch entrees. Tax and tip are included in the total price. After brunch, enjoy live music on Village Green from noon to 3 p.m.

Buckhead

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse will offer brunch from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. and dinner from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mother's Day. Brunch highlights include antipasti and insalate, Philly cheese steak spring rolls, buffalo chicken spring rolls, truffle mushroom pizza, steakhouse burger panini, everything bagel with smoked salmon, poached eggs, flat iron steak with eggs, free-range chicken, Atlantic salmon and more. 

Ecco Buckhead Reserve here to enjoy brunch with the whole family, featuring pastries, pastrami smoked salmon, frittatas, cocktails & more.

Gypsy Kitchen is open normal hours. For a savory breakfast option, shakshuka combines tomato, roasted red pepper, potato and a poached egg atop toasted bread for $15. For something heartier, guests can opt for the brisket hash featuring crispy potato, poached eggs, brava sauce and gremolata for $18. For a lighter option, the grilled vegetable salad is a refreshing blend of mussels escabeche, poached shrimp, local lettuces and creamy sherry dressing for $20. Make reservations online. 

King + Duke Brunch from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m – reserve here & enjoy ricotta zeppoles, crispy pork belly + beef dripping fries alongside  brunch staples like deviled eggs, buttermilk biscuits + more. 

Kyma in Buckhead is offering the Santorini Tasting on Sunday for Mother's Day. The Santorini Tasting includes a complimentary Champagne toast to Mom, along with an assortment of Greek spreads and grilled pita, followed by a selection of two appetizers and Greek salad, and the Santorini Platter - grilled whole Nova Scotia lobsters, grilled Spanish octopus, steamed little neck clams, sauteed Maine scallops, finished with a lemon-garlic emulsion, grilled leeks, fingerling potatoes and drawn butter. Reservations begin at 11:30 a.m. 

Le Biloquet in the Buckhead's Executive Chef Cyrille Holota has crafted brunch and prix fixed menus to impress mom. Brunch offerings include Eggs Florentine with Hollandaise sauce and a Viennoiserie pastry basket with house-made strawberry jam. For dinner, Mom can enjoy French dishes such as Le Bilboquet’s signature Cajun Chicken, seared Australian lamb chop, foie gras terrine, and a Paris-Brest pastry with hazelnut cream. Reservations are $95 per person ($45 for kids). 

The Southern Gentleman offers a variety of delicious dishes. To start, guests can indulge in blueberry and Meyer lemon muffins served with whipped spiced butter. The main course brings several tempting options including the classic double-patty cheeseburger, half butter-poached lobster and grits and braised prime short rib "pot roast" hash. Guests can finish the meal with a delicious dessert such as vanilla bean cheesecake with bourbon and brown sugar pineapple compote. The prix fixe meal is $65 for adults and $32.50 for children. View the full menu and make reservations online. 

Big Ketch Saltwater Grill will be serving a special of seared yellowfin tuna topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and flavorful ginger soy glaze complemented by a sauté of green beans and baby carrots for $26.95. Make reservations online. 

Atlanta

Nakato Japanese Restaurant, which was established in 1972, will be open for both lunch and dinner on Mother's Day. Nakato is known for its fresh and creative sushi and entertaining Hibachi chefs. 

BiteLines Food and Art Tours is hosting a special Mother's Day event. On this fun, interactive tour of the Atlanta BeltLine, you and Mom will sample the different cuisines that make Atlanta a foodie town - from Southern fried green tomatoes to Detroit-style pizza to NOLA beignets and more. Plus savor the city's best fruit-infused margaritas! And if mom is a chocoholic, she will love our stop at a chocolate micro-factory, where she can taste bites from around the world (and get a surprise Mother’s Day treat). Come play on the BeltLine, soaking in the "scene," and create special memories with Mom! Advance tickets required.

Candler Park

Lazy Betty near Candler Park is hosting an elevated brunch tasting menu featuring Wagyu, lox, caviar, wine and more. Cost is $165 per ticket. Reservations required. 

Decatur

NO. 246 is offering a special, one-day-only brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring ricotta fritters, brioche french toast, beloved no.246 meatballs and daytime cocktails. Reserve here. 

Double Zero is inviting families to celebrate Mother's Day with breakfast pizzas, zeppoles, spritzes, mimosas & more from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reserve here. 

Midtown/West Midtown

Livingston Restaurant & Bar, in the historic Georgia Terrace hotel, is serving an indulgent Mother's Day brunch buffet in its grand ballroom from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Highlights include a decadent selection of appetizers, entrées and desserts including poached shrimp, roasted beef tenderloin, brown sugar-cured ham, grilled asparagus with saffron aioli and red velvet cake. Guests also will enjoy live entertainment, and mothers will receive a complimentary rose. The cost is $95 for adults, $47.50 for children 5-12 and free for children under five. Two hours of self-parking is complimentary. Make reservations via OpenTable, and pre-payment is required.  

Lure Enjoy oysters cold water or broiled, cheddar bay biscuits, GA shrimp & grits, cinnamon buns, old bay fries & more with Mom at Atlanta’s seafood bungalow. Reserve here. 

At the intimate Westside sushi restaurant Omakase Table, patrons experience simple things at the moment and an intensely personal connection to Executive Chef Leonard Yi and the food he prepares during this revered dining experience. Omakase Table is located at 788 W. Marietta St. NW; reservations can be made online. 

Reverence at Epicurean Atlanta is offering an exclusive brunch buffet menu created by Chef Henry Tapia. It will include "Mom"osa & Bellini specials, along with made to order free-range egg omelets, Savannah crab benedict on an English muffin, and additional courses from the multiple breakfast stations. For those craving lunch, Reverence’s carving station will be serving prime soy glazed salmon and prime rib with red wine sauce and horseradish cream, with homestyle sides including asparagus with pancetta vinaigrette, sweet potato and fava bean hash, and tri color carrots with honey shallot glaze. Guests may also choose from the salad station, seafood station, and dessert station with seasonal selections of cakes, pies, tarts and mousse. 

The Optimist is serving a special Mother’s Day brunch from 12-3:30 p.m. before regular dinner service starting at 4. Expect the usual favorite oysters & seafood plates plus biscuits & gravy, smoked salmon croque madame, strawberry salad & more. Reserve here.

Cooks & Soldiers is offering a special Mother's Day menu starting at 11 a.m. Menu highlights include pan de platano (walnut banana bread), sarteneko (crispy polenta cake), specialty cocktails & more.  Reserve a table here

Palo Santo is offering a special one-day-only Mother's Day brunch menu curated by Chef Santiago Gomez. Reserve here.

Superica is celebrating moms at all locations including newly opened Dunwoody and West Midtown. Dive into hot cakes and sip on a mimosa fresca  – offered by the glass or via bottle service; find menus & details here.

Alma Cocina Downtown Beginning at 11 a.m., book a table here to enjoy additional brunch items including tequila shrimp & grits & much more. 

Alma Cocina Buckhead Beginning at 11 a.m., brunch features include house made Mexican breads, mezcal salmon benedict, chicken chilaquiles & much more. Reserve here . 

South City Kitchen At the OG Midtown, Buckhead + Vinings locations, celebrate mom all-day with prix-fixe brunch and dinner menus. Choose location + reserve here for South City classics & Mother’s Day specials.

Downtown

Ray’s in the City is offering a family-style menu 11 a.m.-7 p.m., featuring house-smoked salmon, signature seafood gumbo, holiday Neuske ham, crab cakes, Southern-style baked mac and cheese and Georgia peach cobbler. The cost is $80 per person. Reservations are required and can be made online.

Old Fourth Ward

Marcus Bar + Grille is inviting moms to check out the *newly launched* brunch at O4W’s newest addition by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. Reserve here.

Poncey-Highland

Southern Belle will be open from 4:30-8:30 p.m. offering an exclusive tasting menu and an exceptional culinary experience for mom. Alongside its traditional wine pairings, Southern Belle also is offering a delicious rosé flight to celebrate—three different rosés from three different regions so mom can explore an array of vinification methods and varietals. Tickets are $107, gratuity included, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made online. Please note that Georgia Boy will be closed on Mother’s Day. 

Summerhill

Little Tart is offering a Mother’s Day menu that includes a variety of treats including its nine-inch strawberry pie sourced with local strawberries, zested orange, and a pinch of homegrown geranium leaves topped with buttery oat crumb. Mother’s Day menu items can be purchased online or in person at Freedom Farmers Market or Little Tart’s Grant Park location.

Virginia-Highland

La Tavola  Featuring a special brunch with antipasti, French toast "panettone," pasta & wine. Reserve here for brunch & celebrate Mom the Italian way. 

Sandy Springs

Ray’s on the River honors mom with an award-winning Mother's Day buffet from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for $80 per person. Highlights include starters of fresh spinach dip, Charleston she-crab soup and Caesars salad; entrées such as eggs Benedict, slow-roasted prime rib and Faroe Island salmon; and Oreo bread pudding and Key lime pie mousse for dessert. Reservations are required and can be made online. 

Crabapple/Alpharetta

Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails’ all-day Mother's Day menu includes rich and creamy piquillo pepper crab bisque, classic Caesar salad, croissant French toast, Nashville hot pickle fried chicken sandwiches, Parmesan and black truffle carbonara and strawberry shortcake trifle. The price is $59 for adults and $29.50 for kids, and hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Reservations can be made online. 

Ocean & Acre is offering wild striped bass served with farro black rice, green garlic and tangerine ($38) and twin lobster tails stuffed with lump crab, shrimp and bok choy sesame butter ($50). The coconut flan with apricot drizzle ($11) is a creamy and decadent finale. Make reservations online. 

Ray’s at Killer Creek will offer a Mother's Day buffet from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for $80 per person. Highlights include starters mini crab cakes and house-smoked salmon; entrées such as Big Green Egg brisket and potato hash, Ray’s signature shrimp and grits and holiday Neuske ham; and Georgia peach cobbler and Oreo bread pudding for dessert. Reservations are required and can be made online. 

Multiple Locations

This Mother's Day, 5Church Midtown or 5Church Buckhead are both offering a Mother's Day buffet from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. with the last seating at 7:30 p.m. Guests can indulge in an extensive selection of mouthwatering dishes that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. The buffet is priced at $60 per adult and $20 per child (12 and under). Make reservations via OpenTable at 5Church Midtown or 5Church Buckhead.  

Chicken Salad Chick is honoring mothers with FREE chicken salad on May 12 at all locations. In addition to the BOGO Large Quick Chick promotion, all restaurants will celebrate Mother’s Day individually with surprises for Moms, great service and smiles all day May 12, including an additional "Month of Moms" promotion offering a free drink every day for the rest of May for all guests who scan receipts on Friday via the brand’s Craving Credits app.  

The Iberian Pig is celebrate Mom all-day from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Make reservations to enjoy a special selection of tapas, raciones, sparkling rosé sangria & more! 

Miller's Ale House is welcoming moms and their families to dine with a 12-oz. slow roasted, hand-cut Prime Rib Special that comes with a choice of one side for $15.99. 

O'Charley's is opening an hour early on Mother's Day. A special menu will feature items like teriyaki salmon bowl, salted caramel cheesecake, strawberry rose spritz, lobster Quesadilla, steak & crab cake, California chicken salad and more.

For the Mother’s Day gift that keeps on giving, families can surprise a mom who enjoys her wine with a membership to Postino WineCafe’s Wine Cult. For a limited time, Postino’s is offering 20% off the cost of a membership when using code MOM20 to purchase online. And if mom is craving a meal from Postino WineCafe, the Buckhead and West Midtown locations will be open serving a menu of brunch favorites including ricotta fritters with apple butter, raspberry and Madagascar vanilla caramel and the morning remix with scrambled egg, crème fraiche, Parmigiano Reggiano, chives, crispy fingerling potatoes and a side of bacon.  Brunch is served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. followed by regular menu service until 10 p.m. 

Snooze A.M. Eatery is featuring a thoughtfully prepared brunch for Mother's Day. From Espresso Martinis and Boozy Blackberry Mint Limeade to a Parmesan-Panko Crab Cake Benedict and Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes, Snooze’s menu has everything Mom is craving. Skip the wait by joining the virtual waitlist. 

A LITTLE FURTHER OUT

Dahlonega is celebrating mothers by offering a passport to freebies and savings from May to 10 May 14. The passports can be picked up at the visitors center in the heart of downtown Dahlonega. Participating businesses include Dahlonega Square Hotel, Shenanigans Irish Pub, Bourbon Street Grille, Dahlonega Tasting Room, My Vintage Gypsy Teas, Canopy + the Roots, and Crown + Bear. 

Rosa's Home Cooking in Fayetteville is offering dinner and a show for Mother's Day. Show tickets are only $15 per person (13 and over) for dining room seating. Children 12 and under are $10. Show times are at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Food must be paid for separately. Tickets required. 

Families can whisk mom out of town to celebrate Mother's Day in style at Milton’s Black Mountain located in the Monte Vista Hotel. For $60 per person ($20 for kids), the lunch buffet features an array of delicious starters including tomato bisque, avocado toast, and goat cheese and asparagus frittata. The selection of entrées includes roasted Joyce Farm chicken, carved beef tenderloin and baked salmon. Among the sides are creamed corn, herb-roasted new potatoes and grilled broccolini. Desserts offer a sweet finish chocolate torte and Key lime pie. Reservations can be made online. 

 

OTHER

Alpharetta will host its annual Mother's Day Petals & Parasols event from noon to 2:30 p.m. May 14 on the Town Green. There will be live music, a design-your-own parasol workshop and more floral and festive activities for the whole family. Guests who attend Petals & Parasols are encouraged to make brunch reservations at Alpharetta City Center’s selection of locally owned restaurants prior to the event. Alpharetta City Center retail stores will have their doors open during Petals & Parasols for guests to enjoy some Mother’s Day shopping. 

Get your groove on at Groovin’ on the Green with live musical performances by Aspen Countryman on Friday, former The Voice contestant Sasha Hurtado on Saturday and talented violinist Michelle Winters on Sunday at Halycyon Forsyth. On Saturday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., show off your inner yogi and share some laughs with adorable goats and other animals at Farm Animal Yoga on Village Green. Gussied Up Flower Truck will also be on Village Green building fresh flower bouquets on Saturday from noon until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Cap off the special weekend indulging in a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch at one of the delicious restaurants at Halcyon! 

Enjoy a mother daughter day at Tutu School’s Tea & Tutu’s event at Halcyon Forsyth! Each ticket purchase includes one cookie and a cookie decorating class with It's a Sweet Life Bakery, a tutu from Tutu School, an adorable tea party, a sweet photoshoot with the mother figure you’re celebrating and a special Mother’s Day craft. Additional cookies to decorate are available for purchase. Purchase tickets here. 

The RnB Soul Picnic: Mother's Day Edition is happening May 13-14 at Piedmont Park. Bring your picnic blanket, cooler, family & friends, and prepare to spend a fantastic weekend vibing to great R&B and Soul music. There will also be yoga, meditation, guidance from expert mental health speakers, food and vendors. 

The Hunt House and Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain is hosting a brunch and show with award-winning jazz artist Chris Willis. Enjoy a special farm to table buffet bunch. 

Essence Lounge on Riverdale Road is presenting A Song for Mama R&B Concert with singer Chris Knite on May 14. Doors open at 1 p.m. 

The College Football Hall of Fame will host its Mother's Day built by The Home Depot event on May 14.  The first 100 moms to arrive will receive a $25 gift card to The Home Depot. Additionally, all moms can enjoy free admission throughout the day, complimentary massages provided by Pamper Perfect from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and free drink tickets (up to two) from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. After the fun, moms and guests are encouraged to explore the Hall of Fame’s 95,000 square feet of interactive space. 

The Roswell Movie Tavern is offering Mother's Day Brunch and a Movie with the family favorite, "The Wizard of Oz."  There will be a variety of "delicious" brunch options. The buffet opens at 10:15 a.m. and the movie is at 11. 

The Georgia Aquarium is hosting a special brunch for mothers between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. May 14. The brunch will feature a range of dishes specially curated by Chef Thomas Gagliardi from Wolfgang Puck Catering. Cost is $125 for non-members and $100 for members. Children ages 3 to 11 are $75. 

Zoo Atlanta is hosting a Mother's Day brunch inside the Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom in Savanna Hall, overlooking th African Savanna. After brunch, enjoy the day with mom at the zoo. Seatings from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

A Mother's Day Celebration featuring gospel music's biggest names is happening May 14 at Fox Theatre. The artist line-up includes Marvin Sapp and Shirley Caesar. Tickets start at $73. 

Nothing Bundt Cakes is has several cakes for mom in their Mother's Day collection. Beginning in early May, residents can order a beautifully decorated bunt cake, bundlet or bundlet tower. 

If you would like to submit information to be added to this list, send an email with details to joyce.lupiani@fox.com.