This Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day – the one special day set aside to treat mom to the day she deserves. A stunning piece of jewelry or gift from her wish list is always appreciated, but moms also enjoy fine dining and, in Orange County, South Coast Plaza is the place – for fine dining… and last minute gift purchases!
I’ve compiled a list to help you out, along with a gentle reminder to make reservations soon.
AnQi
Sunday, May 10, 2015 – Brunch 11:30am to 2:30 pm; Dinner until 9pm
AnQi will have a Mother’s Day a la carte menu available all day as well as brunch items until 2:30 pm and two dinner specials. All day options include Tombo Tuna Crispy Wonton, Crispy Lobster or Spicy Beef Wontons, Char-Grilled Colossal Prawns, Crustacean Shaken Beef, An’s Famous Garlic Noodles and more. Brunch specials include dishes such as Egg On Bao, Kalbi Steak & Eggs and Banana Fritter Pancake. The two dinner specials are Singapore Chili Crab (pictured above) and Whole Crispy Red Snapper.
Prices vary per selection (tax and gratuity not included)
Marché Moderne
Sunday, May 10, 2015 – Lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm; Dinner 5:30pm to 8pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special French inspired three-course lunch pre-fixe at Marché Moderne. Menu selections include Dungeness Crab Legs, Roasted Colorado Lamb Ribeye, Grilled Alaskan Halibut, Chambord & Raspberry Macarons and more. The full a la carte menu will also be available through dinner.
Three-Course Menu $49 per person. Full a la carte menu available (tax and gratuity not included)
View the menu here: www.marchemoderne.net/#/assets/a-dinner-menu.pdf
714.434.7900
Pinot Provence
Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 10am to 3pm – Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat mom to a French inspired three-course prix-fixe menu at Pinot Provence this Mother’s Day. First course selections include choices such as, Hamachi Croque Madame, Tomato and Espellete Bisque, Toasted and Pressed Hand-cut Bacon and more. Main course selections include crispy Breakfast Pita, Smoked Salmon Rillette, Short Rib Hash etc. End brunch on a sweet note with Cherry Clafoutis or Sinful Chocolate.
3-Course Menu $40 per person, children 10 and under $19 (tax and gratuity not included)
View the menu here: www.patinagroup.com/restaurants/25/menus/Pinot-Provence-Mothers-Day-Menu.pdf
Scott’s Restaurant & Bar
Sunday, May 10, 2015 – Jazz Brunch 10am to 3pm; Dinner 5pm to 9pm
Spoil Mom at Scott’s Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch where she’ll be treated to a three course brunch, endless mimosas and live jazz by the George Gilliam Trio! The special three course brunch menu includes eight beginnings, eight main courses and four dessert options including choices such as Skillet Baked Sticky Bun, Shikoku Oyster Trio, Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Louie, Pulled Pork Pancake, Main Half Lobster Tail, Cheesecake Stuffed Beignets and a flourless Chocolate and Jake cake. Bottomless mimosas are included with brunch or add a custom table-side Bloody Mary for $9. A kid’s menu will also be available. For those who will be dining later in the day, Scott’s will be offering their full dinner menu starting at 5pm.
Three-Course Brunch Menu $65 per person, Children’s Menu $12. Dinner prices vary per selection (tax and gratuity not included)
View the menu here: www.scottsrestaurantandbar.com/mothers-day-2015/
The Capital Grille
Sunday, May 10, 2015 – Brunch 10am to 3pm; Dinner 3pm to 9pm
Enjoy a lovely three-course pre-fixe brunch menu at The Capital Grille this Mother’s Day. Start off with soup or salad, next choose an entree such as The Grille’s Lobster Frittata or Dry Aged Sirloin with Fried Egg and finally pick a delicious dessert. Freshly squeezed juices, tea, coffee and soda are included or add one of Capital Grille’s special Signature Cocktails for only $7.
Three-Course Menu $49 per adult, $15 per child (tax and gratuity not included)
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 5pm to 10pm – Mother’s Day Steak and Lobster
Join Morton’s for a Mother’s Day celebration to remember! Enjoy Morton’s Steak and Lobster Menu featuring a succulent steak and a cold water lobster tail served with drawn butter for $55.
Full a la carte menu available (tax and gratuity not included)
View the menu here: www.mortons.com/santaana
Does mom prefer the exotic or, perhaps, a tad more casual ambiance?
Pizzeria Ortica
Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 10:30am to 3pm – Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat Mom to one of Pizzeria Ortica’s special Mother’s Day Brunch items. The full lunch menu featuring seasonal salads, satisfying paninis and amazing wood fired pizzas will also be available.
Prices vary per selection (tax and gratuity not included)
View the lunch menu here: www.pizzeriaortica.com/menus/lunch-menu/
Z’tejas Southwestern Grill
Sunday, May 10, 2015 – Brunch from 11am to 3pm; Dinner until 9pm
Z’tejas will make Mom feel special this Mother’s Day by giving her a beautiful rose and a piece of delicious Ancho Fudge Pie. The full brunch menu features dishes such as Chorizo Pork Scramble Skillet, Barbacoa Beef Breakfast Enchiladas, Migas and more. Don’t forget to grab a family photo that you can take home with you!
Prices vary per selection (tax and gratuity not included)
View the menu here: http://ztejas.com/menus/costa-mesa-california-menu/
Darya Fine Persian Cuisine
Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 12pm to 9:30pm – Mother’s Day Dining
Darya’s will offer their full a la carte menu for Mom with special live music from noon to 4 pm and a saxophonist following until 9:30 pm.
Prices vary per selection (tax and gratuity not included)
Royal Khyber Fine Indian Cuisine
Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 11:30am to 2:30pm – Mother’s Day Brunch
Royal Khyber’s Fine Indian Cuisine’s Mother’s Day Brunch buffet features unlimited appetizers, tandoori kabobs and delectable chicken, fish, lamb and vegetable dishes made with the finest Indian seasonings and spices. Add endless mimosas, champagne or Twisted Bloody Mary’s for $8.
Buffet Brunch $22.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 10 and under (tax and gratuity not included)
View the menu here: www.royalkhyber.com/specials/
Alice D'Antoni Phillips
May 6 at 12:48 pmNow, luv, can you send me a plane, so I can go to one of these fab places??? LOL! You make it so so easy! Happy Mother’s Day, my beautiful friend! xo
Priscilla
May 7 at 2:53 pmWouldn’t that be fun! Happy Mother’s Day to you, Ally!
Brooks
May 6 at 8:18 pmPriscilla, this post makes me homesick. Great roundup of SCP dining spots…it’s good to see a few of my old haunts are still open!
Priscilla
May 7 at 2:55 pmHmmm, now I’m wondering which ones were your old haunts 🙂 Scott’s and Morton’s maybe?
RavieNomNoms
May 7 at 7:14 amHow amazing! Look at all those!
Priscilla
May 7 at 2:55 pmYes, too many places, not enough time, Raven 🙂