Do Something Special for Mother's Day

Anthology: The San Diego venue will host a special a la carte brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with music from the house and. Menu items include Carpaccio of Hawaiian Pineapple, Hand Foraged Morel Mushroom Ravioli, Dungeness Crab Benedict, Huevos Rancheros and more. There will also be a 6 p.m. dinner show with Luscious Noise. Go to anthologysd.com or call 619-595-0300.
Arterra, San Diego Marriott Del Mar: The restaurant will offer a buffet brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an assortment of breakfast items and entrees including smoked cheddar mac & cheese, roasted chicken breasts, carved ham and New York strip loin steak and Scottish salmon. Cost is $39.95 for adults, $16.95 for children 10 and under and free for children under 3. Visit arterrarestaurant.com.
Courtyard by Marriott, Rancho Bernardo: The hotel will host its first-ever Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $16.95 per adult and $10 per child ages 4 to 12. The buffet will feature shrimp, roast beef and an omelet station, as well as $3 mimosas and Bloody Marys. Go to www.marriott.com/sanbo or call 858-613-2007.
Firefly Grill & Wine Bar: The Encinitas restaurant will host an a la carte brunch beginning at 11 a.m. Wines are $5 per glass. Brunch items include Stuffed French Toast with honey cream cheese, Carlsbad strawberries and blueberry maple syrup; Smoked Salmon Omelet with oven-dried tomatoes, red onion, capers and breakfast potatoes; Jumbo Lump Crab Benedict with two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and breakfast potatoes; Braised Beef Shirt Rib Hash with fried eggs and breakfast potatoes; and more. Go to fireflygrillandwinebar.com or call 760-635-1066.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: The La Jolla and San Diego locations of Fleming's will host a three-course prix-fixe brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu is $29.95 per person, and items include a wedge salad, beef tenderloin and vegetable frittata, berry-stuffed French toast, walnut turtle pie, creme brulee and more. Each mother will receive a $25 dining card to use on a future visit; go to flemingssteakhouse.com.
George's California Modern: The La Jolla restaurant will host an a la carte brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 9. Menu items include Meyer Lemon Ravioli; Chino Minestrone Soup; Brioche French Toast; Spanish Tortilla; California Lamb Chops; and more. Go to www.georgesatthecove.com or call 858-454-4244.
The Grand Del Mar: The Capella hosts brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $85 per adult and $30 per child ages 6 to 12. Brunch buffet includes lobster cocktail; tagliatelle with grapefruit, prosciutto and goat cheese; baked halibut with savory cabbage and peach beurre blanc; white chocolate creme brulee; and more. Call 858-314-2000. Amaya will have brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. The brunch is $38 per person and includes items such as yogurt parfait, brioche French toast with banana and chocolate-hazelnut sauce, rotisserie chicken breast with potato puree and mushroom ragout, milk chocolate float and more. For dinner, Amaya will have its regular menu, as well as a three-course chef's tasting menu for $40 ($65 with wine pairings). Call 858-314-2727. Last, from 2 to 4 p.m. May 7 to 9, there will be afternoon tea and bubbly for $42. Moms receive a glass of champagne, followed by tea service in The Library; call 858-314-1988.
Hacienda de Vega: The Escondido restaurant will host a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its garden. There will also be a lunch and dinner buffet from 2 to 9 p.m. Buffet is $19 (champagne buffet is $26). Go to haciendadevega.com or call 760-738-9804.
Harbor's Edge: The restaurant at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina will offer a sustainable brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $44.95 per adult and $21.95 per child (5 and under are free), along with $2 mimosas and a $5 tableside bloody Mary bar. Menu items include Apple Walnut Crepes, Egg White Frittata, Sesame Mahi-Mahi Skewers, Black Bean Short Ribs, Lobster Bisque, Whole Kippered King Salmon, Gruyere Fondue and more. Call 619-692-2398.
HomeTown Buffet: The restaurants are running a "We Celebrate Moms" promotion on Sunday and Monday, when customers will receive a card with a special code, which is entered at www.wecelebratemoms.com. From there, guests can win everything from restaurant gift cards to spa certificates to a cruise. Go to buffet.com.
Lael's: The restaurant at the Manchester Grand Hyatt will serve a champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $59 per adult, $30 per senior and $10.50 per child ages 4 to 12 (3 and younger are free). Brunch items include a seafood and California sushi bar, volcanic salt-crusted prime rib with whole-grain mustard bordelaise, herb and citrus grouper au papillotte with lemon butter, apple fennel pork with braised red cabbage, jambalaya made to order, omelets, waffles and more. Call 619-358-4918.
Loews Coronado Bay: Loews Coronado Bay Resort will host a champagne brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $60 per adult and $30 for children 12 and under. Moms will receive a $20 gift card to donorschoose.org, which can be used to help fund educational projects for public schools. Buffet items include custom omelets, eggs benedict, sushi and shellfish, a grill and carving station, made-to-order crepes and more. Go to www.loewshotels.com/coronadobay or call 619-424-4444.
Marie Callender's: The restaurant chain will offer brunch starting at $15.99 for adults (prices vary by location). Brunch includes an omelet bar, carving station, soup and salad bar, a waffle bar, pastries and more; go to mariecallenders.com.
The Marine Room: The La Jolla restaurant will have a special a la carte menu. Menu items include Maltese Orange Ginger Coated Wild Prawns ($17), Organic Sweet Corn And Mascarpone Brulee ($13), Pistachio Butter Basted Australian Lobster Tail ($39), Angelino Plum Polenta, White Asparagus, Cipollini, Pine Nut Gremolata Center Cut Angus Filet Mignon ($36), Signature Cobblestone Pie and more. Go to marineroom.com or call 866-644-2351.
Morton's The Steakhouse: The steakhouse will offer a three-course meal from 3 to 9 p.m. for $59 per person (the regular menu is also available). Options include Morton's salad, single-cut filet mignon, colossal shrimp Alexander, broiled salmon filet, a choice of potato or vegetable, and a dessert. Go to mortons.com/sandiego or call 619-696-3369.
Mount Palomar Winery: The Temecula winery will host a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $40 per person and $25 per person ages 21 and under (those 21 and under may also select a sandwich or pizza from the Taverna Deli menu with a soda or water for $10). Mediterranean BBQ luncheon items include filet mignon and chicken kebabs with marinated onions, parsley and ground sumac; saffron rice with pine nuts; hummus with pita bread; and more. Luncheon also includes a glass of wine and a wine tasting ticket. Go to mountpalomar.com or call 951-676-5047, ext. 112.