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Mother’s Day: Restaurants offering something special for mom

by | 23 April 2024

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start planning something special for Mom. Restaurants across the country are rolling out some great offerings for Mother’s Day this year, making it the perfect opportunity for some much-needed family time.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the finest Mother’s Day restaurant specials nationwide. So, keep reading, reserve a table, and spoil your mom to a fun day out and about.

Cape Town


3 KITCH3NS

(Somerset West, Cape Town)

Price: Breakfast: R395 per person | R265 kids under 10 | Lunch: R495 per person | R295 kids under 10
Time: Breakfast seatings: 8h30, 9h00, 9h30 | Lunch seatings: 12h00, 12h30, 14h30, 15h00, 15h30 | Dinner: From 5h30
Menu: View the full menu here

It’s a full day affair at 3 KITCH3NS! In honour of Mother’s Day, the team has put together incredible menus and offers for the whole family to enjoy. Breakfast will start the day with an array of delicious family-style plates, and classic brekkie favourites. When the clock strikes noon, an indulgent 3-course lunch will be served, featuring decadent dishes, delicious desserts and a special Wedgewood gift for mom to take home. Finally, for those who are looking for a night-time celebration, join the team for a laid-back dinner featuring sushi and pizza, plus a complimentary bottle of Stonecross wine!

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Cape Point Vineyards

(Noordhoek, Cape Town)

Price: R595 per person
Time: 12h00 – 16h00
Menu: View the full menu here

Let Mom relax and unwind this Mother’s Day by booking a table at Cape Point Vineyards. Enjoy a special 3-course lunch while overlooking the incredible views of Noordhoek Beach. From 12h00 until 16h00, dine on a selection of starters such as Alaskan crab cakes and eggplant chermoula laksa, then fill up on mains like pomegranate and pear carpaccio or fillet on the bone before ending the meal with a mille-feuille or salted caramel brownie for dessert.

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Capelands Italian Restaurant Trattoria

(Sir Lowry’s Pass, Cape Town)

Time: 17h00 – 21h00
Menu: View the full menu here

Enjoy a cosy, candlelit Italian dinner in celebration of Mother’s Day at Capelands Trattoria. From 17h00 until 21h00, enjoy a variety of dishes including tomato soup, homemade pasta, fresh kingklip, beef tagliata and a delicious selection of cheeses.

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Cattle Baron – Blouberg

(Table View, Cape Town)

Price: R399 per person (optional starter course R65)
Time: 11h30 – 17h00
Menu: View the full menu here

Celebrate Mother’s Day by treating Mom to a 2-course lunch at the Cattle Baron in Blouberg. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a glass of wine or a soft drink before digging into a meat-lovers feast! For mains, there are mouthwatering options from sirloin and ribs, to chicken parmesan and battered hake – to name a few. As for dessert, decide between ice cream covered in Bar-One sauce, chocolate mousse or malva pudding. If you arrive ravenous, you can add on a starter for an extra R65 and start your feast with either butternut soup, crumbed mushrooms, deep-fried calamari strips or a Greek salad.

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Cowfish Bree Street

(Bree Street, Cape Town)

Price: R395 per person
Time: 12h00 – 16h00

Treat mom to an incredible meal at Cowfish on Bree Street. From 12h00 until 16h00, you can feast on a delicious 3-course meal while sipping on premium cocktails and a variety of local wines, perfect to cheers to your amazing mom.

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Greek Fisherman

(Seapoint, Cape Town)

Date: Sunday, 12th May

Join the team at The Greek Fisherman in Sea Point on Sunday, 12 May for a relaxed Mother’s Day filled with fresh seafood and delicious Mediterranean dishes. Guests can choose to dine outside on the veranda or inside the welcoming dining room. As a thank you to those who raised us, all moms will receive a complimentary glass of wine and a special gift to take home!

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La Carte

(Wynberg, Cape Town)

Time: 12h00 – 15h00

Join the team at La Carte restaurant, located at the Palm House Boutique Hotel, for a stunning Mother’s Day set menu enjoyed under a canopy of trees. While you unwind and make your way through the incredible meal, sip on a complimentary mimosa and make the most out of Mother’s Day.

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Mint Restaurant and Wood-Fired Grill

(Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town)

Price: R495 per person | Half price for children under 12
Menu: View the full menu here

If you’re looking for a buffet fit for a queen, Mint Restaurant at the Taj Hotel is the place to be. With a diverse (and plentiful) selection of Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and South African dishes, plus an irresistible dessert table groaning with sweet treats, and fun stations for slush puppies, popcorn, and candyfloss, you and your Mom will feel like royalty. At just R495 per adult and half price for kids under 12, it’s a feast and great value for money.

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On The Square (The Capetonian)

(Foreshore, Cape Town)

Price: R345 per person
Menu: View the full menu here

The spoils begin the moment you arrive at On The Square with complimentary parking and an arrival drink. Then, guests will sit down to a full buffet lunch featuring soup, entrées from the cold buffet, a delicious selection of mains and indulgent desserts. Before heading out, make sure to head to the 360-degree photo booth to commemorate the occasion.

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Rockefeller Plaza & Events

(Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town)

Price: R395 per person | 50% off kids under 12
Time: 12h30 – 15h00
Menu: View the full menu here

Celebrate the rockstar your mom is by booking a delicious Mother’s Day buffet at Rockefeller. From 12h30 – 15h00, fill your plates high with an assortment of fresh salads, sushi and breads, before making way to the mains, which feature options like beef, chicken, fish, veggies and more. Finally, browse the dessert bar filled with decadent mini-desserts that will provide the perfect end to the celebration.

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The President Hotel

(Bantry Bay, Cape Town)

Price: R445 per person | R154 kids’ 6 – 11 years | Free kids’ under 5
Time: 12h00 – 16h00

Treat Mom to an extra special Sunday lunch beside the Atlantic Ocean at The President Hotel – they’re going all out with a special Mother’s Day buffet. From butter chicken curry, grilled kingklip, and pasta-making stations, to a kids’ buffet with smash burgers and build-your-own pizza, there’s something for everyone here! Round it all off with a dessert station and live entertainment, and you’ve got a Mother’s Day to remember.

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Urban Umami

(Century City, Cape Town)

Price: R495 per person
Time: 11h00 – 15h30
Menu: View the full menu here

In celebration of all the moms, Urban Umami has put together a decadent bottomless brunch to spoil the women in your life! From 11h00 to 15h30, feast on the likes of Norwegian salmon sashimi, toasted croissants topped with pulled brisket and poached eggs, and coconut chicken satay. This is one Mother’s Day celebration you won’t want to miss out on. While you eat, enjoy the live band and sip on a Hendricks Gin welcome drink.

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Winelands & surrounds


Buonvino – Protea Hotel Durbanville

(Durbanville, Western Cape)

Price: R460 per person
Menu: View the full menu here

Reserve your table to celebrate Mother’s Day with Buonvino at Protea Hotel Durbanville, and arrive hungry for the buffet! Live entertainment from Jarrad Ricketts will keep you entertained as you dig into the harvest table featuring cheese boards and cold meat platters, before tucking into the mains, which include mouthwatering options like roast sirloin, poached hake and pumpkin fritters. But, leave some space, as you won’t want to miss out on the desserts, including passionfruit parfait, red velvet cupcakes and lots more!

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Clos Malverne Restaurant

(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

Price: R250 per person | Free breakfast for kids’ under 12
Menu: View the full menu here

Swap the scrambled eggs in bed with a 3-course set menu and complimentary mimosa at Clos Malverne Restaurant in Stellenbosch. Start the morning’s feast with muesli parfait, yoghurt and berries, followed by a hot dish of potato rosti, bacon, eggs and avo. Then finish off with Nutella pancakes and whipped cream.

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FABER

(Paarl, Western Cape)

Price: R750 per person | R350 kids’ under 12
Time: 12h00 – 14h00

Faber Restaurant on the Avondale Wine Estate in Paarl is serving up a generous 3-course sharing lunch for Mother’s Day. Guests will be welcomed in with a refreshing glass of their homemade lemonade, followed by a tasty selection of farm-to-fork favourites – all served family-style. Enjoy two sharing starters, followed by a plated main served alongside delicious side dishes, before tucking into a sharing dessert.

Please note: When making your booking, kindly notify the team of any dietary requirements beforehand.

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Joostenberg Bistro

(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

Price: Breakfast: R225 per person | From R45 for kids under 11 | Lunch: R395 per person | R195 kids under 11 | Dinner: R395 per person | R200 kids under 11
Time: Breakfast & Lunch: Sunday, 12 May | Dinner: Friday, 10 May
Menu: View the lunch menu here

Joostenberg has dedicated a whole weekend to spoiling Mom. Treat her to a cosy 3-course dinner on Friday, 10 May where family-style starters, including breads, salads and samosas will be served. Then, choose between porchetta or lentil dahl for your mains, before tucking into a delicious dessert plate with tarts and cakes. On Sunday, head through with the whole family for a sweet and savoury breakfast featuring baskets of bread, jams and butter, followed by a choice of hot plates. Or join them for a 3-course lunch with lots of options to choose from.

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Kunjani Wines

(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

Price: Lunch: R675 per person | R275 children under 12
Time: Breakfast: 08h30 – 10h30 | Lunch: 11h30 – 15h30
Menu: View the lunch menu here

Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch is hosting a Champagne Breakfast this Mother’s Day. Pick something from their à la carte menu, like the classic farm brekkie, Winelands omelette, the amasi waffles, or the decadent pork belly benedict, and sip on a complimentary glass of bubbly with Mom. Otherwise, you can reserve for lunch. The team’s planned a lavish 3-course Mother’s Day spread featuring dishes like herb-crusted tuna, truffle mushroom veloute, beef fillet, and chicken Wellington. End the celebration with something sweet and dig into an unctuous dark chocolate marquise for dessert.

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The Taste at Manley

(Manley Wine Estate Main, Tulbagh)

Price: Breakfast: R250 per person | Half-price kids under 12 | 3-course lunch: R375 per person | 2-course lunch: R325 per person | Half-price kids under 12
Time: Breakfast: 9h00 – 11h00 | Lunch: 12h00 – 15h00
Menu: Breakfast menu | Lunch menu

The Taste At Manley is going all out this Mother’s Day. Whisk your mom away to Tulbagh for an incredible breakfast, starting with mimosas, coffee, tea and muesli canapés on arrival, before enjoying a relaxing brekkie with lots of decadent options including french toast and eggs benny with salmon or bacon. You can also join them for lunch, where you’ll receive a glass of bubbly upon arrival. For starters, there’s arancini balls or mushroom and chorizo soup, followed by mains like seafood risotto or lamb shank with roasted vegetables options. Last but certainly not least, choose between the baked cheesecake or wine-poached pears with vanilla ice cream for dessert. After both breakfast and lunch, the team has an extra special gift for Mom to take home.

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Vrede en Lust Wine Tasting

(Franschhoek, Western Cape)

Price: R650 per person
Dates: 11 – 12 May 2024 (arrival 10h00 for 10h30)

The team at Vrede en Lust have put together a unique Mother’s Day celebration that is sure to be one to remember. Book your spot to create your own signature lipstick shade in their exclusive Lipped workshop, before heading to a delicious long-table brunch where the bubbles are bottomless and special gifts are handed out! Gather up the ladies in your life and join Vrede en Lust for a truly memorable weekend.

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Johannesburg


Avianto

(Krugersdorp, Gauteng)

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Avianto and their range of dining experiences for the whole family. From breakfast and buffets, to charming picnics and relaxing in the gorgeous gardens, the team has gone above and beyond to make the incredible women in your life feel spoiled.

Exclusive picnic: Find a spot in the manicured gardens dotted with bean bags, cushions, blankets, tents and umbrellas, where a magical picnic will be waiting. The friendly staff will deliver a picnic basket bursting with tasty treats and a bottle of wine. R950 per person. View the full menu here (vegan and vegetarian options available).

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Family picnic at the clubhouse: Indulge Mom with a tranquil garden picnic while the kids play nearby. Relax on a blanket surrounded by cushions and enjoy something from the á la carte menu which features easy pickings and irresistible pizzas! R150 set-up fee per person. View the full menu here (vegetarian options available).

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Café Cielo: What better way to spend Sunday than with a roast? Kicking off at 12h00, start off with a spicy butternut soup and fresh bread rolls, followed by classic roast lamb, chicken, and potatoes with veggies and homemade gravy. Finish off with a sweet treat of ice cream and chocolate sauce for the perfect ending to your meal. R395 per person and R170 per child. View the full menu here (vegetarian options available).

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Lunch in the ballroom: Sit down for family lunch in the ballroom and enjoy live music, elegant decor, and an irresistible buffet that’ll keep you coming back for more. If the kids get restless, they can enjoy the kids’ zone with movies, colouring stations, and a jumping castle. R565 per person, R280 kids 6 – 11 years, and free for kids under 6. View the full menu here.

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Breakfast or lunch at the clubhouse: Book a table for breakfast (served from 8h00 to 10h30) or lunch at the Clubhouse for a relaxed morning or quality family time. The large and diverse menu has something for everyone. View the full menu here.

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The Piazza Hotel Restaurant & Bar

(Magaliessig, Fourways)

Price: R446 per person | R205 kids’ 3 – 12 years
Time: 13h00 – 16h30
Menu: View the full menu here

Take a seat this Mother’s Day inside the cosy dining room or spacious outdoor area at the Piazza Hotel Restaurant to celebrate your mom and all she does with a delicious Sunday lunch feast from 13h00 to 16h30. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a glass of either port or sherry to start the celebrations. Dine on a selection of homemade bread and butter before heading to the cold harvest table, offering an array of delicious options like cold caprese skewers, chicken salads and seafood melange. Then, venture to the hot harvest table, with macaroni and cheese balls, a variety of carvery options and mains like a lemon and herb chicken ballotine. Be sure to save some room for dessert to round off the feast.

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WineDown Boutique Bar

(Centurion, Johannesburg)

Price: Mimosa brunch: R250 per person | MCC tasting: R85 per person
Time: Mimosa brunch: 9h00 or 11h00 | MCC tasting: 9h00 – 14h00

Book for either 9h00 or 11h00 and enjoy a delicious brunch with a complimentary mimosa. After filling up, keep the good times rolling by joining the team at WineDown Boutique Bar for an MCC tasting and sample three sparkling wines from the Saltare wine farm.

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Durban


Grimaldi’s Durban Country Club

(Stamford Hill, Durban)

Date: Sunday, 12 May 2024
Time: 11h00 – 21h30

Shower your mom with love, in the form of authentic Italian food when you book at Grimaldi’s Durban Country Club. Take a seat in the inviting dining room with the whole family for either lunch or dinner, and dine on a delicious menu featuring classic favourites such as pastas, mouthwatering pizzas, fresh salads and more!

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Pretoria


Brasserie de Paris

(Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria)

Price: R660 per person (incl. gratuity)
Menu: View the full menu here

Honour the women who raised you by booking a 3-course lunch at Brasserie de Paris. The team has created a decadent menu featuring a teriyaki shrimp amuse bouche, starters of beetroot gazpacho, seared tuna or pork bonbons, and a selection of mains where your choices range from duck breast and honey and soy pork belly to tender beef fillet. As for dessert, the options include dark chocolate cake, vanilla crème brûlée or lemon meringue. Conclude the celebrations by raising a glass to Mom and nibbling on some bite-sized mignardise sweet treats.

Please note: Unfortunately, Brasserie de Paris is unable to accommodate babies and children under the age of 10.

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De Kloof Restaurant

(Waterkloof Gold Estate, Pretoria)

Time: 12h00

Join the team at De Kloof Restaurant for a delicious lunch in celebration of Mom and start your feast with tasty canapés and a mushroom and biltong soup topped with truffle cream and shallots. Up next for the second course, you’ll enjoy beef picanha in an oxtail jus with mustard pomme purée, beans in bacon and honey-roasted carrots. Wrap up the lunch with a pear tart, dark chocolate sorbet and an orange and brandy truffle.

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Kingsley’s Restaurant

(Kameeldrift-East, Pretoria)

Price: R570 per person | R360 kids 3 – 12 years old
Time: 12h00 – 15h00
Menu: View the full menu here

A feast fit for a queen awaits your mom at Kingsley’s Restaurant. From 12h00 until 15h00, pile your plates high at their Mother’s Day buffet. Start with fresh salads and fried halloumi from the starter table, then explore offerings from the “frizzle station” including prawns, calamari, and noodles. At the carvery station, there will be marinated lamb and pork riblets, while the clay tandoori oven churns out chicken wings and cheesy naan breads. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth by exploring the sweet temptations bar for dessert.

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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn

(Menlyn, Pretoria)

Price: R545 per person | Half-price kids’ under 12
Time: From 13h00
Menu: View the full menu here

Gather up the whole family to honour Mom this Mother’s Day at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! in Menlyn. Arrive from 13h00, and be greeted with a welcome drink before enjoying a wide-spread buffet featuring an array of delicious starters, followed by mains that include dishes like vegetable curry and red wine braised oxtail, as well as a selection of carvery options and an assortment of desserts. After the feast, raise a glass of sparkling wine for a toast to your mom before capturing the moment with a family photo.

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Mpumalanga


Orange Restaurant

(Mbombela, Mpumalanga)

Price: R580 per person
Times: Lunch: 12h00 – 15h00 | Dinner 18h00 – 21h00

Gather up the whole family and make a reservation for lunch or dinner at Orange Restaurant for their 3-course à la carte Mother’s Day feast! Upon arrival, you’ll receive a complimentary Malfy Gin cocktail to sip on as you make your way to the table, which will be specially decorated with gifts for Mom.

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