Greer's OC

Mother’s Day is almost here, and some of Orange County’s best restaurants and hotels are ready to help you celebrate. From festive brunches to creative activities, these standout experiences offer something for every kind of celebration — whether you’re planning a big family gathering or a relaxed afternoon with Mom.

Roses and Nonalcoholic Mimosas at Mint Desi Kitchen
25381 Alicia Parkway, Suite C, Laguna Hills

Mint Desi Kitchen, an upscale halal destination in Laguna Hills, is offering complimentary nonalcoholic mimosas and roses for all moms on Mother’s Day. Known for its elevated Indian and Pakistani cuisine, Mint reimagines Desi fare with a chef-driven approach in a sleek, artful setting. The menu highlights flavor-packed dishes like Bandar Buns — a decadent take on monkey-style pull-apart bread with mango-garlic chutney — and Goat Karahi, presented tableside in a traditional wok. As a 100% halal restaurant, Mint also offers a creative craft nonalcoholic beverage menu, including complimentary mimosas made with N/A prosecco.
Mint will be open from 2 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Reservations can be made here.

Mimosa Flight and Brunch Board at Calaca Mamas Cantina
1550 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim

Turn Mother’s Day into a fiesta at Calaca Mamas Cantina in Anaheim. Founded by two moms, this vibrant Day of the Dead-themed eatery is offering an exclusive Brunch Board and Bottomless Mimosas deal for two, priced at $55. Available Saturday and Sunday, the festive board includes conchas, buñuelos, vanilla sweet cream, berry compote, veggie frittata, potato taquitos, salsa, pickled veggies, fresh fruit, chicken chorizo, and Calaca Mamas’ beer bacon—plus two bottomless mimosas.
Reservations can be made here.

Celebrate Mom at Hilton Irvine
18800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine

Hilton Irvine is celebrating Mother’s Day with a fun and festive event at Aura Bar & Grill from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Guests can create their own custom floral bouquet with local vendor stems.XO with the purchase of a $12 mimosa.

For an elevated afternoon, private poolside cabanas are available for rent from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each cabana accommodates up to four guests and includes plush seating, towel service, access to the hotel’s pool and hot tub, and poolside food and beverage service.
Advance cabana reservations are required and can be made here.

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Market by The Meat Cellar
31904 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano

The Market by The Meat Cellar in San Juan Capistrano is offering a special Mother’s Day prix-fixe brunch on Sunday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Known for its chef-driven menu and boutique butcher counter, the coastal concept will feature shareable dishes like roasted bone marrow, glazed bacon with hot honey, breakfast quesadillas, and biscuits and gravy, along with sweet favorites like Nutella crepes, fluffy pancakes, and French toast.

Guests can also enjoy elevated brunch staples, including gourmet benedicts, breakfast sandwiches, and Steak & Eggs with premium cuts like Japanese A5 Wagyu and Australian tomahawk.
It’s a delicious way to celebrate Mom with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and bold, memorable flavors.