South Coast Plaza’s restaurants will be going all out so you can treat your mom to excellent Mother’s Day brunches and all day dining options. Here are some great recommendations to take your mom on her special day.
AnQi
AnQi will have a Mother’s Day a la carte menu available all day as well as brunch items until 2:30 p.m. 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 and Whole Crispy Red Snapper.
Prices vary per selection (tax and gratuity not included).
Brunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner until 9 p.m.
714.557.5679.
The Capital Grille
Enjoy a delicious three-course pre-fixe brunch menu at The Capital Grille on 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 decadent 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).
Brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner 3 to 9 p.m.
714.432.1140.
Darya Fine Persian Cuisine
Darya’s will offer their full a la carte menu of Persian specialties such as Persian rice with meat; Persian stews; plus traditional Persian chicken, seafood, beef and lamb dishes chicken, combination platters and vegetarian plates, and its signature dish of Naderi Kebab for Mom with special live music from noon to 4 p.m. and a saxophonist following until 9:30 pm.
Prices vary per selection (tax and gratuity not included).
Noon to 9:30 p.m.
714.557.6600.
Marché Moderne
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: marchemoderne.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner 5:30 to 8 p.m.
714.434.7900.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
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: mortons.
5 to 10 p.m.
714.444.4834.
Pinot Provence
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: patinagroup.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mother’s Day Brunch
714.444.5900.
Pizzeria Ortica
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: pizzeriaortica.
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
714.445.4900.
Royal Khyber Fine Indian Cuisine
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).
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Mother’s Day Brunch
View the menu here: royalkhyber.
714.436.1010.
Scott’s Restaurant & Bar
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 5 p.m.
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: scottsrestaurantandbar
Z’tejas Southwestern Grill
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: ztejas
Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner until 9 p.m.
714.979.7469.
Pamper Mom at Burke Williams
Treat the women in your life with an indulgent pampering experience at Burke Williams Day Spa. It’s offering three special Mother’s Day packages with a combination of soothing services and enhancements for moms and daughters to enjoy.
The Mother’s Day packages introduce Burke Williams’ new luxe Italian Mandarin Gold Pedicure. The indulgent service begins with harmonizing Italian Mandarin Sugar Scrub to exfoliate, Honey Heels Glaze and the moisturizing Italian Mandarin Body Butte. The service concludes with the new Gold Polish in the color of your choice that dries instantly!
Moms can relax with the Italian Mandarin Gold Pedicure and choice of a 50-minute Pure Relaxation Massage, or a 50-minute Spa Style Facial starting at just $149 ($194 value or higher). Escape with the Italian Mandarin Gold Pedicure, a 50-minute Pure Relaxation Massage and a 50-minute Spa Style Facial, all starting at $249 ($313 value). Mothers and daughters can share in a relaxing experience and each enjoy an Italian Mandarin Gold Pedicure with choice of a 50-minute Pure Relaxation Massage or a 50-minute Spa Style Facial for just $309 ($388 value).
Guests must be 18 years of age to enjoy these services. Pedicure services are not available at the Mission Viejo spa and will be substituted with a 25-minute Salt or Sugar Glo for the Mother’s Day packages.
Burke Williams has two Orange County locations, at The Block of Orange at 20 City Blvd. West Building C3; and at the newly remodeled Kaleidescope Center, in Mission Viejo at 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy #211.
You can reserve a treatment and find out more information here.
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