Make mum feel extra special at these mouth-watering Mother’s Day events
Let’s be real – every day deserves to be Mother’s Day. Why? From bringing us into this world to all the contributions (and sacrifices) they make, being a maternal figure is no easy feat. That being said, Mother’s Day is still a great opportunity to tell your mother how much she means to you. If you’re seeking somewhere special to take Mum on Sunday May 14, read on to find out where you can celebrate around the city – whether it be with a pint, a bottomless breakfast or a luxe four-course feast.
Settimo, Brisbane City: Whisk mum away to the Amalfi Coast for the day, made possible by the tantalising Mothers’s Day offering for La Festa della Mamma at Settimo. The menu for the day boasts a medley of antipasto, mains and dessert dishes that will instantly transport your taste buds to the Italian coastline. Tickets start at $54, with children up to the age of five able to have a complimentary sitting. What’s a day of Italian delicacies without a limoncello cocktail? Opt for the $69 drinks package addition and sip on a selection of tipple including the likes of prosecco, red and white wine, and the crowning glory – limoncello spritz. To lock it in, click here.
Regatta Hotel, Toowong: Regatta Hotel is dialling up the charm this Mother’s Day with a range of scrumptious dining options to suit. The Boatshed is luring diners with an a la carte morning menu filled with satisfyingly indulgent treats alongside breakfast classics. If you prefer to sleep in, opt for the luxe luncheon in the Level 1 dining spaces and enjoy a three-course set menu with a complimentary drink for mum on arrival. For a truly sumptuous affair, treat mum to a lavish high tea experience on level 2. Enjoy a two-hour beverage package consisting of tea, coffee, bubbles and mumosas (get it?), while you graze from a tiered high-tea stand filled with all of your favourite sweet and savoury treats. Scones and jam, here we come! Plus, live music will fill the air and there will even be a photo wall offering the perfect backdrop to get a snap with mum. These decadent events will book out quick, so hop over to the Regatta Hotel website to make a booking pronto.
W Brisbane, Brisbane City: Celebrate Mum in style with a Mother’s Day High Tea inside the lavish surrounds of Living Room Bar in W Brisbane. Indulge in delicious sweet and savoury treats including roasted plum and bay leaf mousse, blueberry scones with cream and red-fruit homemade jam, and a slow-cooked lamb pie for a savoury delicacy. Celebrate the occasion with Ruinart rosé champagne on arrival or go all out with the ‘La Feminina’ cocktail – a cherry blossom delight. Tickets are $189 each and bookings can be made here.
Brisbane Phoenix, Brisbane City: Take your mum out this Mother’s Day for a flavour-filled culinary experience with a yum cha banquet. Whether she is peckish, hungry or simply starving, Brisbane Phoenix has all bases covered with a host of familiar favourites on the menu. Tickets go from $65 to $100 per person, with special prices for children under 12 years old. Show Mum your love and secure a spot here.
Three Blue Ducks, Brisbane City: Spoil Mum with a heavenly feast this Mother’s Day at Three Blue Ducks Brisbane. With a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a special gift for Mum to take home, live acoustic music and stellar views of the river, your leading lady will feel the love this Mother’s Day. To make a booking, click here.
Persone, Brisbane City: Spoil your mum this Mother’s Day with Persone’s specially curated three-course Mother’s Day lunch with Italian delights including cured meats, marinated vegetables with mixed olives, mushroom arancini, slow-roasted lamb shoulder and the star of the show (apart from Mum of course) – a silky soft burrata with heirloom tomato and basil. Tickets for this flavoursome feast are $110 per adult and $50 per child. Book online here.
Tenya, Brisbane City: Show your mum the love with a mouth-watering Mother’s Day buffet of Japanese delights. For $98 per adult, or $49 per child, you can treat Mum to a smorgasbord of eats from sashimi and sushi roll platters to garlic butter mussels, nori fries, roast lamb and honey-glazed ham. Bookings can be made here.
Treasury Brisbane, Brisbane City: Does Mum have a penchant for bubbles? Or perhaps she’s more of a gin gal? Whatever her taste, Treasury Brisbane has a high tea to please. Inside Treasure Hotel, The Lab Restaurant will be hosting a special Mother’s Day High Tea with Veuve Clicquot, with flowing La Maison Du Thé French hand-crafted teas, freshly brewed coffee and Veuve Clicquot champagne. Over in Ryan’s Private Dining Room will be the Mother’s Day High Tea with Hendrick’s Gin, where you can watch in awe as the master mixologist whips up an array of concoctions. Both high teas will feature towering tiers of sweet and savoury delights, including ribbon sandwiches, traditional scones and smoked-salmon blinis. To make a booking, head here.
Portside Wharf, Hamilton: If you want to be Mum’s favourite child this Mother’s Day, then treat her to a feast of delicious delicacies at Portside Wharf. Taste test the heavenly flavours of Italy at Gusto da Gianni, go on a culinary journey with an authentic butter chicken at Aamaya Indian restaurant, experience mouth-watering mezat at Byblos Bar & Grill or cheers with a refreshing yuzu cocktail from Sono Japanese Restaurant. There’s plenty on at Portside Wharf on Sunday May 14, to check out how you can wine and dine your mum, pop over here.
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley: Celebrate her magnificence and share a magical moment at Cloudland this Mother’s Day. Curate your special day and treat Mum to a heavenly feast from the range of mouth-watering options, all with little added touches to make her feel loved. There are jam-packed buffets, champagne and chocolate packages, grazing lunches and boozy brunches. To learn more or to book a ticket, head here.
Brisbane Marriott, Brisbane City: Pinkies up for mum as you enter Motion Dining, greeted with a cocktail on arrival. Treat mum to a three-hour beverage package and a delicate display of high-tea nibbles from savoury to sweet for $149 per person including a surprise gift for mum to take home. Capture the special day with a 360 photo booth and roaming photographer. Run – don’t walk! Book your tickets here.
Victoria Park, Brisbane City: Pull out the picnic blanket and take mum out for her daily dose of nature for Mother’s Day on the Green at Victoria Park. No need to pack the wicker baskets and bulky plates though – with a host of mouth-watering picnic inspired food trucks, mum will be spoilt for choice. This event has free entry and will be parked up from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm – with kids’ craft activities running throughout the day.
Sasso Italiano, Woolloongabba: This crowd-favourite Italian is putting on a lip-smackingly sumptuous spread for La Festa della Mamma. Its family-style long lunch boasts a scintillating menu of oysters on arrival, followed by freshly baked focaccia, caramelised fig and walnut burrata, charred market fish and chicken cacciatore. Finish on a sweet note, with a choice of Sasso’s famous pistachio tiramisu or whisky cream panna cotta – molto benne! Make nonna proud and book your tickets here.
MAYA Mexican, Fortitude Valley: Salsa your way over to MAYA Mexican, with Mum and your best dancing shoes in tow! Feast your eyes on Brisbane City’s picturesque skyline as you get down and dirty (in the best way) with a four-course feast of tacos, street-style corn ribs and everyone’s favourite way to eat avocado – guacamole and chips (what’s a Mexican feast without it?). Finish it off with a sweet treat of house-made churros and suddenly you’re the favourite. Bookings are $90 per person and essential. To make one, click here. Finger licking will be present!
Ciao Papi, Brisbane City: Celebrate your mama at Ciao Papi with a three-course lunch served famiglia style on the river’s edge. You’ll be able to dig in to antipasti, strozzapreti pasta with slow-braised lamb and pecorino, charred coral trout with roasted potatoes, artichokes, olives and salsa verde, and Ciao Papi’s famous tiramisu (with a twist). Tickets are $90 per person for adults and $60 per person for adolescents. To make a booking, head here.
Donna Chang, Brisbane City: A special mum deserves a special Mother’s Day treat – and we think a delicious yum cha experience at Donna Chang is the definition of treat. The carefully curated yum cha menu, designed by head chef Lyndon Tyers, includes vegetable and bamboo crystal dumplings, Sichuan spiced barbecue lamb ribs, fried salt and pepper calamari with chilli and lemon, cumin-spiced lamb buns and much more. The feast is $90 per person and kids can enjoy eats for $40 per person. Book in here.
Boom Boom Room, Brisbane City: Make your mum feel extra special this Mother’s Day with an omakase banquet at the Boom Boom Room. She will be spoiled with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a mouth-watering menu of Japanese-inspired delights and a decadent Mother’s Day dessert to finish. There are two banquets to choose from, ranging from $79 to $99 per person, with seating available from 5:30 pm. Make tracks here to make a booking.
Emporium Hotel South Bank, South Bank: Celebrate Mum in style at the Emporium Hotel South Bank this Mother’s Day, with three exquisite high teas to choose from. Belle Epoque will be hosting a fittingly French-themed soiree, serving up the likes of truffle chicken finger sandwiches and cloud-like scones with vanilla chantilly. The Piano Bar will be serving up a selection of gourmet bites, while Signature Restaurant is offering an elevated high tea with all of the gourmet trimmings – think crab and mayonnaise vol au vent with avruga caviar, mini cherry choux and duck liver parfait, and a very special 24k gold chocolate forest with cherry compote and gold sable. Each high tea can be upgraded to a champagne or cocktail pairing, plus every mum will receive a special gift on the day. Learn more and make a booking here.
Stanley, Brisbane City: Make Mum’s special day memorable with a riverside dining experience at Stanley restaurant this Mother’s Day. Celebrate with yum cha and champagne on the riverfront ($140 per person), or indulge in a curated dinner banquet full of Stanley favourites – think painted tropical crayfish lo mein with garlic butter and roe and stir-fried black angus with oyster mushrooms and black pepper sauce. To secure your seat at the table, head here.
One Fish Two Fish, Kangaroo Point: Treat mum to an extra special Mother’s Day on Saturday May 13 or Sunday May 14 with sumptuous seafood and sublime sips at One Fish Two Fish. Indulge in a three-course lunch and snack on kingfish ceviche, grilled gold band snapper fillet with Amalfi salad and a sprinkling of toasted almonds, and a Thai-style mild yellow curry served with Asian greens and fluffy jasmine rice. If you’re keen to try dinner instead, you’ll be happy to hear that the Kangaroo Point restaurant is serving up delicious eats from their la carte menu well into the evening. Bookings are $85 per person. For more info, head here.
Patina at Alumni Court, St Lucia: Patina at Alumni Court at the University of Queensland St Lucia Campus will be hosting a special day of dining to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday May 14. Revellers can enjoy a flavoursome lunch with a view of the picturesque Alumni Court. The three-course lunch menu will be offered from 11:30 am serving hearty eats including hand rolled potato gnocchi with zucchini, parsnip butter, basil, parmesan crisp and pangrattato, Brisbane Valley quail with mountain pepper, harissa butter and green slaw, and a choice of dessert to finish off on a sweet note with a fig frangipane tart on the menu. Head here to make a booking.
Fiume Rooftop Bar, Fortitude Valley: Spoil mum spectacularly with the rooftop brunch she deserves (and that you’ll be cheering about too) at Fiume Rooftop Bar this Mother’s Day for $89 per adult or make it VIP with river view seating for $109. Take in Brisbane’s best city and river views as you enjoy four-courses of local delights and bites by executive chef, Andrew McCrea. The venue will be showing mums some extra love on the day, with a complimentary glass of champers for her on arrival. Make a booking here.
ANFE Italian Club, Newstead: Take the work out of Mother’s Day and treat mum to lunch at ANFE Italian Club’s special Italian-style Mother’s Day lunch. We’re talking tender pork loin sauteed in a flavoursome porcini mushroom sauce, and a mouth-watering house-made lasagne. To book in, head here.
Bacchus Restaurant, Southbank: What feels more like Mother’s Day than a high tea moment with sparkling on arrival? Let mum take the day off and Bacchus will be all hands on deck, taking care of you and mum, allowing for quality time among beautiful surrounds. Tickets are $89 per head and sitting times vary. To make a booking, head here.
Story Bridge Hotel, Kangaroo Point: If mum is a stickler for a primo pub meal with a view, then Story Bridge Hotel has got you covered. Treat mum this Mother’s Day to an a la carte dining experience, indulging in a carefully curated and delicious menu. Lunch kicks off at 12:00 pm and dinner at 5:00 pm. To grab your tickets, pop over here. We reckon you could probably treat her to a cheeky pint afterwards, too.
Iris, Fortitude Valley: Enjoy a day among the clouds with Iris’ Mother’s Day events. Give mum the gift of sweeping city views and world-class drinks, complemented by an exclusive rooftop morning tea for just $80 per adult, or $40 per child or a Spanish-inspired banquet lunch for $85 per adult, or $45 per child. If mum wants to take the day off lazing on the couch (as she should), opt for a dinner time celebration, picking your favourite eats and tipples from the a la cate menu. Make a booking here.
Bisou Bisou, Fortitude Valley: Journey to France with mum this Mother’s Day as Bisou Bisou curates a dining experience for mums’ of all tastes. A luxurious breakfast moment with coffee, tea and juice for $50 per adult, or $25 per child, a delectable roast banquet lunch for $85 per adult, or $40 per child, or opt for an la carte dinner for a DIY selection of your favourite eats including wild scampi caviar from Western Australia, baked aubergine with ratatouille, fried zucchini flowers and aromatic spiced chickpeas, and a confit duck and liver parfait tartlet with shaved fennel, carrot, celeriac and blood orange – delicieuse!
Blackbird Bar & Grill, Brisbane City: Wow mum with a three-course feast at riverside restaurant Blackbird Bar & Grill. Indulge in Blackbird’s special Mother’s Day feasting menu, with a delicious choice of signature dishes. This flavour-packed affair is $98 for adults and $40 for children, with seatings available from 12:00 pm. To make a booking, head here.
Sofitel Brisbane Central, Brisbane City: Sofitel Brisbane Central’s much-anticipated Mother’s Day High Tea event is back! Once again set in the elegant surrounds of the hotel’s breathtaking Ballroom Le Grand, this is one luxurious afternoon she won’t soon forget. With a glass of sparkling wine in hand, she’ll take a seat ready to indulge in the Sofitel’s French high tea, savouring a decadent array of handcrafted delights – think gourmet finger sandwiches to light and fluffy Valrhona Ivoire white chocolate and fruit scones. Though the highlight of mum’s day is sure to be the exclusive performance by the Queensland Ballet’s Academy dancers. Grab your tickets here.
Crown Hotel, Lutwyche: What better way to celebrate mum this Mother’s Day than with a deluxe buffet breakfast full of variety? That’s exactly the scene you’ll be met with at Crown Hotel this Mother’s Day, which is serving up all the breakfast dishes known and loved by all mums alike. We’re talking two hours of all-inclusive tea, coffee and juice, and live entertainment. The tastebud-tantalising brunch includes mouth-watering dishes like pancakes with maple syrup and berries, a chocolate fountain with fresh strawberries, chipolata sausages, fruit platters, gloriously glazed ham and a selection of pastries and danishes (freshly baked croissants included). Dine in from 7:00–9:00 am for $49 per adult, or $20 for kids. To book a table or to peep the full menu, head over here.
To find out more about what’s on in Brisbane, head to our Event Guide.