Take mom to one of these Miami restaurants for Mother’s Day. It’s the least you can do
Need to score some last-minute reservations for Mother’s Day? There’s still time — and these Miami favorites are pulling out all the stops to celebrate moms this year. Whether she’s into boozy brunches or al fresco lunches, there’s something for every mama on this list.
Le Zoo
Treat mom to an authentic taste of France on Mother’s Day at Le Zoo. The restaurant’s brunch menu will feature special items like crab bisque, truffle scrambled eggs, spaghettini caviar, and lemon olive oil cake. If the weather’s nice, request a table outside on the airy outdoor terrace.
Le Zoo, 9700 Collins Ave. #135, Miami Beach; (305) 602-9663.
Ball & Chain
If your mami loves a mean mojito and salsa rhythms, take her out for an evening of live Latin music, hits-the-spot Cuban cuisine, and a dash of nostalgia at the legendary Ball & Chain. She’ll also enjoy a free dessert to make the experience even sweeter.
Ball & Chain, 1513 SW Eighth St., Miami; (305) 643-7820.
Makoto
Any mom who appreciates fine dining will love the dining experience at Makoto. Located in the ritzy Bal Harbour Shops, this critically acclaimed Japanese restaurant will celebrate Mother’s Day with exclusive menu items served in the restaurant’s stunning dining room and beautiful outdoor terrace.
Makoto, 9700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; (305) 864-8600.
Juvia
Pair delicious food with breathtaking views this Mother’s Day at Juvia. The Miami Beach rooftop restaurant will offer live entertainment and a special $90 prix fixe brunch menu from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the occasion. Pair it with two hours of bottomless bellinis, mimosas, proseccos, or margaritas for an additional $50, or opt for just bubbles with two hours of free-flowing Louis Roederer champagne for an extra $45. A brunch menu priced at $45 per person will be available for kids age 10 and under.
Juvia, 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; (305) 763-8272.
Peacock Garden
One of Miami’s most beautiful outdoor restaurants, Peacock Garden in Coconut Grove is the perfect setting to host an incredible Mother’s Day brunch, lunch, or dinner. To mark the occasion, the restaurant will be offering a seafood tower heaped with ceviche, salmon crudo, tuna crudo, jumbo shrimp, James river oysters, mezcal cocktail sauce, and yuzu mignonette for $99. Moms can also enjoy champagne specials and a complimentary glass of bubbly.
Peacock Garden, 2889 McFarlane Road, Miami; (305) 774-3332.
Dogfish Head
This Wynwood Brewery is hosting a Waffle Party Vinyl Brunch for moms who love beer and great tunes. There will be a special brunch menu, cocktails, complimentary coffee, and tunes provided by PAZMAL, who will be spinning vinyl from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. What’s more, moms will enjoy $6 Beermosas on Mother’s Day.
Dogfish Head, 325 NW 24th St., Miami; (305) 796-2727.
EST. 33 Thai Craft Kitchen & Brewery
At Brickell City Centre, EST. 33 will wine and dine moms with a $13 bottomless experience that lets her mix and match Thai Bloody Marys with flavored mimosas and all-you-can-chug beer. She can pair every sip with special brunch items like Breakfast Pad Thai, the house smoked brisket hash, and Kai Jeow — a Thai-style veggie omelet.
EST. 33 Thai Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 701 S. Miami Ave., Unit 412A Brickell City Centre, Miami; (305) 425-9266.
Nikki Beach
This Miami Beach classic will be hosting a lavish springtime brunch for Mother’s Day complete with beautiful fresh florals, live entertainment, seaside breezes, and a delicious brunch priced at $75 per person. It includes omelet, crepe, and carving stations, a paella station, and a station loaded with decadent, house-made desserts. Angie’s Epicurean Ice Cream will also be on-site offering plant- and cashew-based scoops.
Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; (305) 538-1111.
This story was originally published May 4, 2022 at 6:00 AM.