Mother’s Day is not only a time to celebrate your mom, it’s also an opportunity to get together for a special meal and some quality family time.  There are several special culinary events going on in Costa Mesa for Mother’s Day.

Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar

Show mom the very best this Mother’s Day at Silver Trumpet Restaurant’s lakeside champagne brunch!  A decadent treat overlooking Costa Mesa’s peaceful and secluded lake, Silver Trumpet offers dishes made with the freshest locally grown ingredients of the season. Enjoy made-to-order omelettes, a premium seafood bar, prime rib carving station and pastries and breads crafted by an in-house pastry chef. Featuring live jazz entertainment from Sharon Marie Cline and her jazz ensemble. Enjoy $10 bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys.  $35 for adults, $17 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under.  From 10am to 2pm. Reservations are recommended.

Seasons 52

Seasons 52 is ready to assist in a memorable Mother’s Day.  Of course she’d appreciate a card or flowers, but what about fresh, seasonal cuisine with each dish under 475 calories, including decadent Mini Indulgence desserts? Try amazing dishes like the signature flatbreads or the oak-fired buffalo burger. Reservations are recommended.

Bristol Palms California Bistro

Come celebrate Mother’s Day at Bristol Palms, inside the Hilton Orange County, with an amazing menu of food and the largest Bloody Mary bar in Orange County!  Feast on an amazing buffet by Executive Chef Chad Krahling including made-to-order omelets, Waldorf salad, crab legs and claws, poached Pacific shrimp, seafood chowder, garlic and herb roasted prime rib and so much more.

Adult price is $59, children under 12, $24. Price includes tax, gratuity and free self parking!  Reserve your brunch spot now.

The Golden Truffle

Chef Alan Greeley will be offering a very special 3-course menu for Mother’s Day, Sunday from 10am – 2pm. Choose starters like sweet snap pea soup with pancetta crème fraîche or smoked salmon, and incredible entrées like ham and eggs benedict and blueberry French toast with Vermont maple syrup.  For dessert, how about warm Sicilian doughnuts? $48 for adults, $18 for children under 12 years.

Nello Cucina

On South Coast Plaza’s Bear Street side, Nello is serving a champagne brunch buffet from 11 am to 3 pm.  Featuring a carving station and made-to-order omelette station, the decadent brunch also offers smoked salmon, chicken parmigiana, pork chops with carmelized onions, and mini pizzas. Each adult receives a glass of complimentary champagne, with refills just $4/person. Price for adults is $24.95, children under 12 $12.95. Reservations can be made by calling 714-540-3365.

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza

Charlie Palmer is serving brunch all day long – until 7 pm!  The specially created 3-course menu includes starters like a creamy clam chowder or truffle sweet corn risotto with mushroom escabeche and pecorino romano cheese. Choose a decadent main course like mushrooms and grilled filet mignon with a blue cheese crust or pan-seared Alaskan halibut with cavatelli pasta. For dessert, delight in three different offerings: a carmelized nut tart, fresh berries with Chantilly creme, or a marshmallow molten cake with chocolate chip mint gelato and chocolate sauce. $75 per person; $15 for children under 12. For reservations, call 714-352-2525

Hope you all have a great Mother’s Day celebration!