Where to go for Mother’s Day brunch in Los Angeles

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 for the very first time recommended for guests under 12. Start with deviled eggs and tartelette assortment before digging into a light spring salad, Pasjoli’s excellent baguette, butter poached salmon, hangar steak and spring vegetables. Finish with chocolate profiteroles and vanilla ice cream for dessert. Kids will receive a mac-n-cheese in lieu of the salmon and steak.

When: 10:30am–2:45pm

Price: $135 per person.

Reservations: Book online via OpenTable.

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 prime rib and omelets and a dessert “garden” on Ardor’s gorgeous patio.

Hours: 9am–3pm seatings.

Price: $150 per person.

Reservations: Book online via OpenTable.

Menu: 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 include spring gazpacho with avocado and garden “caviar,” duck chilaquiles and Basque baked eggs. Redbird will also be offering a Mother’s Day dinner, if you’re taking Mom out later in the day.

Hours: 10am–2pm

Price: $75 per person, $25 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. 

Hours: 8am–9pm (deposit required)

Price: $90 per adult ($85 for vegetarian option), $40 per head for children 4–12.

Reservations: Secure your booking via Tock.

Menu: 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, crab claws and scallops will also be available, as well as classic brunch dishes like French toast, eggs Benedict and more. 

Price: $150 per adult and $50 per child, not including beverage, tax and gratuity.

Reservations: Book online via OpenTable.