Sunday, May 10, 2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at South Coast Plaza with extraordinary dining experiences, featuring over 35 award-winning restaurants and options ranging from Michelin-starred French cuisine to upscale steakhouses, Asian specialties and the best in seafood. Reservations advised.

Here are five restaurants with special offerings tailored for the holiday.

 

KNIFE PLEAT

This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a luxurious dining experience at Knife Pleat’s afternoon tea. Michelin-starred Chef Tony Esnault’s noted tea service features a selection of premium LaMill tea, alongside elegantly composed tea sandwiches and delicate sweet and savory pastries. To enhance the experience, caviar and champagne are available at an extra charge.

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Mother’s Day tea service May 10, 11 AM – 3 PM

$135 per guest, excluding tax and service charge

Saturday tea service, May 9, 11:30 AM – 1:45 PM (last reservation)  

$115 per guest, excluding tax and service charge

This is a non-refundable, pre-paid event

Reservations:  please call 714.266.3388 or click here

All allergies must be presented at time of reservation

 

 

TERRACE BY MIX MIX

Chef Ross Pangilinan’s cuisine showcases his eclectic style influenced by French, Italian, and modern Filipino flavors. Try his creative three-course menu for Mother’s Day brunch with an abundance of choices. There is a two-course children’s menu with kid friendly selections.

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Mother’s Day Brunch, May 10, 11 AM – 4 PM

À la carte menu 4 – 7 PM

Three-course brunch, $55 per person

Kids’ two-course brunch, $15

Does not include beverages, tax or gratuity 

Reservations:  Please click here

 

 

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

Enjoy an elevated two-course brunch menu of chef-created selections along with classic brunch cocktails and Champagne. The dinner menu, with its signature prime steaks and pristine seafood, will be available all day.

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Mother’s Day brunch 10 AM – 2 PM; dinner until 8 PM

Mother’s Day two-course brunch, $60; children’s three-course brunch, $17

Does not include beverages, tax or gratuity  

Dinner menu is priced à la carte

Reservations: please call 714. 432.1140 or visit OpenTable

 

 

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

Celebrate the Moms in your life at Morton’s and Indulge in Prime beef, savor succulent seafood, and treat your ladies to a delicious dinner this Mother’s Day weekend. The two-course menu includes a choice of starter and a surf and turf filet mignon entrée with upgrades available.

Make a toast to Mom with Morton’s exclusive Mother’s Day cocktail, The Matriarch.

An elegant balance of bright citrus and soft floral depth, featuring Ketel One Citroen, Grand Marnier and lavender. 

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Two-course menu starts at $79, based on entrée selection

The full Morton’s menu will also be available, priced à la carte

Mother’s Day dinner, Thursday – Saturday, May 7–9, 4–10 PM
Sunday, May 10, 12–8 PM

Reservations: please call 714.444.4834 or visit OpenTable

 

 

VOX KITCHEN & BAR

The popular VOX Kitchen & Bar will feature a special offer available May 1-15.  Buy a $50 gift card for Mom and receive a $10 voucher to use on your next dine-in visit. Offer valid while supplies last. Certain restrictions apply.

 

 

SELECT RESTAURANTS FROM SOUTH COAST PLAZA’S DINING COLLECTION FEATURING À LA CARTE MENUS ON MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND:

 

CALO KITCHEN + TEQUILA

The Heredia family offers Mexican classics and contemporary favorites prepared with local, high-quality ingredients complemented by a fine collection of sipping tequilas and cocktails. The ambience is an immersive vibe of modern coastal Mexico.

Sunday hours: 11 AM – 9:30 PM

Reservations:  please visit Yelp

 

ANQI BISTRO

From the legendary House of An, the dramatic and sophisticated AnQi Bistro offers the best in Vietnamese European fusion cuisine, renowned for its flavors and beautiful presentations. Treat Mom to signature dishes such as AN’s famous garlic noodles, lobster dumpling and tombo tuna tacos. Indulge in entrées of roasted crab, Mongolian lamb chops and elevated steaks served on a sizzling hot salt block.

Mother’s Day hours: 11 AM – 9 PM

Reservations:  please call 714.557.5679  or visit OpenTable

 

VACA

Top Chef alum Chef Amar Santana’s Spanish-inspired menu of imaginative tapas, hearty paellas and wood-grilled steaks is complemented by first rate cocktails and an acclaimed Spanish-centric wine list.

Mother’s Day hours: 4:30 – 9:30 PM

Reservations: please visit Resy

 

OUTPOST KITCHEN

The Aussie-inspired Outpost Kitchen offers weekend brunch that has a loyal following. The full bar features creative cocktails and a tempting  list of coffee beverages including one of OC’s best Espresso Martinis. 

Weekend hours:  8 AM – 3 PM

Reservations: please call 714.852.3044 or visit OpenTable

 

WATER GRILL

A celebrated seafood destination with a lively vibe and a vast assortment of quality seafood.  Currently featuring the seasonal delicacies of Alaskan halibut, wild Santa Barbara spot prawns, red king crab, Nantucket Bay scallops and wild Florida stone crab.

Sunday hours: 11 AM – 10 PM

Reservations:  please visit OpenTable