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Be the favourite child this year—treat Mom to one of these special meals (no more brunch-line drama).
For everything our moms do, the least we can do is spoil them with an unforgettable meal. From rooftop champagne brunches and mediterranean‑inspired bites to elegant high teas and seafood feasts, here are 30+ Vancouver spots to dine out with Mom this Mother’s Day.
When: May 11 (from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Where: Lavantine Restaurant & Skybar
Rooftop views, a live DJ and Mediterranean‑meets‑comfort dishes—think Burrata with roasted grapes, Shakshouka, Falafel waffles with fried chicken and Cinnamon Bun pancakes. Special cocktails plus all day Veuve Clicquot Brut by the glass (4 oz glass, $25) or bottle ($115 per bottle). Dinner service reopens at 5 p.m. if you miss brunch (or if you and mom are ready for round two).
When: May 9 to 11 (from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Where: Loam Bistro
Chef Rahul’s Lobster and Tarragon Benny—poached Atlantic lobster on brioche, soft eggs and tarragon hollandaise with shaved asparagus and fennel—honours his mom in India. Beverage whiz Honoka’s condensed‑milk matcha with strawberry compote is her own tribute. This Mother’s Day, skip the usual—bring Mom to a brunch made with love.
When: May 11
Where: Glowbal
Cost: Adults $95; kids 12 and under $35
A classic for a reason—Glowbal’s buffet lets Mom call all the shots. From a chilled oyster and seafood station to prime beef carving, made‑to‑order omelettes, sushi rolls and hot‑and‑cold favourites, plus Mother’s Day macarons, it’s what brunch dreams are made of. Tell her to come hungry!
When: May 11 (from 1 to 3 p.m.)
Where: Desi Indian lounge
Cost: $35 per person
Forget dainty scones—this Mother’s Day it’s all about High Chai. At Desi Indian Lounge, sip masala chai, Indian coffee or a summer refresher while grazing on mango pastries, chocolate‑hazelnut cake, Gajar Halwa tart, dhokla, vada bao, pav bhaji bruschetta and paneer or chicken tikka croissants (with tamarind and green pea chutneys!). Pair it with a Nice Guy Chai cocktail (bourbon or vodka) or a tequila‑spiked Mango Mastani Lassi. High tea just got spicy!
When: May 11 (from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Where: C|Prime
Cost: $39 per person, kids under 12, $20
Treat Mom to chef‑crafted brunch classics, fresh pastries, seasonal sides and complimentary coffee and tea. Feeling festive? Add a Mimosa Duo for $20—one for her, one for her favourite kiddo.
When: May 9 to 11
Where: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
Cost: Prix fixe three‑course menu (market prices)
Seafood‑loving moms, rejoice! Treat her to a three‑course ocean‑to‑table feast: kick off with a Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll or Vancouver Salmon Roll, dive into Steak Frites or Pan‑Roasted Halibut and cap it all off with Cheesecake or a decadent Triple Chocolate Mousse.
When: May 11 (from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Where: Copperpenny Distillery, North Vancouver
Cost: Oyster flight and gin pairing (market prices)
For a lunch time Mother’s Day spot in North Van, slurp three varieties of Vancouver Island oysters alongside No. 006 Oyster Shell Gin—distilled with Fanny Bay shells—for a true taste of the coast—a guaranteed mom-pleaser!
Where: B House
One thing we know to be true: Moms love a deal—and this Mother’s Day, B House is treating her to an ultra‑decadent brownie (we’re talking dulce de leche, hazelnut chocolate, strawberry and whipped cream) with any entrée. And don’t miss their featured dish: crispy spring rolls loaded with pork, blackwood ear mushrooms and root veg, drizzled in citrus‑sweet chili vinaigrette. Get ready to score major bonus points with Mom!
Where: The Sandbar
Cost: Brunch and dinner à la carte; Seafood Boil $109 for two
If your Mother’s Day plans take you to Granville Island, swing by The Sandbar for live‑music‑backed seafare: brunch on Crab and Shrimp Benedict or dig into Lobster and Crab Ravioli with cheesecake for dessert. Or round up the crew for the Sunday Seafood Boil—mussels, clams, jumbo prawns, lobster tails, sausage, potatoes and corn stewed in Old Bay broth.
Where: SWEET7 (various locations)
Cost: Any drink + 50% off Jasmine Milk Tea
Treat Mom to her favourite milk tea at Sweet7 this Mother’s Day: buy any drink and snag a Jasmine Milk Tea at 50% off, served in a limited‑edition Mother’s Day cup.
When: May 11 (seating from 11 a.m.)
Where: Five Sails
Cost: $85 per person
Enjoy a special kind of afternoon tea this Mother’s Day with special tea treats like Yuzu Lychee Mousse, Rossdown Chicken Tartlets, Caviar and Deviled Eggs, Ham and Cheese Crêpes, plus sweets like Sour Cherry Cake and Lemon Angel Cake. Add oysters, caviar or a wine flight for a fancy tea your mom can brag about to all her friends.
Where: Cardero’s, Coal Harbour
Toast Mom with waterfront views and dishes like Tomato and Burrata Salad, Hamachi Crudo, Lobster Ravioli, Arctic Char and Prime Rib, finishing on a Lemon Tiramisu high note.
When: May 11 (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Where: Coast
Cost: $95 per person, kids $35
Celebrate mom in style with oysters on ice, ahi poke, sushi rolls, carving stations (prime striploin, trout Wellington), omelettes, paella, lobster ravioli, breakfast classics and desserts—plus fresh juice and coffee.
Where: The Victor
Cost: $90 per person, kids $45 kids
Fill up on pastries, dim sum, sushi, prime rib and honey ham from carving stations. Sip juices, coffee, a Bloody Mary bar or take mom on a flight, a Mimosa Flight—and she doesn’t have to worry about packing anything but her appetite.
Where: Italian Kitchen
Celebrate Festa della Mamma with burrata salads, antipasti, Benedicts, frittata, raviolo and house‑made pasta—plus a free mimosa for every mom in attendance to kick off the festa!—quick, do dog moms count?
When: May 11 (from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.)
Where: Black+Blue & The Roof
Cost: $65 per person, kids $19
Enjoy a three‑course prix fixe Mother’s Day brunch: begin with oysters or beef carpaccio, pick pancetta pancakes, Crab Benny or lobster omelette for mains, and finish with chocolate mousse cake or Basque cheesecake. They’ve got a kid‑friendly menu too—because a happy family is the best gift for Mom!
Where: Trattoria by Italian Kitchen, Burnaby
Cost: $59 per person, kids $29
Why choose between Italian lunch and classic brunch? Treat Mom to an all‑you‑can‑eat buffet piled high with her faves—Eggs Benedict, roast striploin, fluffy pancakes, focaccia, pizza and tiramisu. Moms deserve it all, after all.
Where: The Flying Pig, Yaletown
Order off the special brunch menu and every mom gets a free glass of Prosecco—so invite all the moms in your life for one epic cheers!
Where: Honey Salt, Yaletown
Cost: À la carte; $39 per person dinner prix fixe; kids $18
Honey Salt’s got Mother’s Day covered from brunch to dinner. Love mornings? Dive into Smoked Salmon Benny, Croque Madame and craft cocktails. Prefer a late start? Their Italian‑inspired three‑course dinner has you covered. Feeling ambitious? Hit both and double the mom celebrations!
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Where: Mereon Bistro, West Van
West Vancouver moms deserve some love, too! At Mereon Bistro, treat her to the Smoked Salmon Benny—house‑smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, capers, salad and fingerling potatoes—or let her stick to the classics with the regular brunch menu.
Where: Mon Paris Patisserie
Cost: $35 heart‑shaped cake; $30 chocolate flower
Edible gifts are a piece of cake this Mother’s Day! Surprise Mom with a 4″ heart‑shaped cake—layers of hazelnut sponge, chocolate crémeux, raspberries and vanilla mousse—or swap traditional flowers for a handcrafted milk‑and‑dark‑chocolate blossom (bonus: no guilt about tossing away dead flowers in a week’s time!)
Where: Temper Chocolate and Pastry
Cost: $28–32 showpieces | $5–$9.50 treats
Choose from heart or flower‑pot chocolate showpieces, peppermint patties, sugar cookies or strawberry heart mousse cakes—all lovingly made for the woman who made you.
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Where: Café One
Treat Mom like royalty with chef‑led stations serving striploin, porchetta, made‑to‑order eggs, fresh seafood, truffle rigatoni, dim sum and decadent desserts—plus complimentary mimosas and live piano (because mom’s love a serenade with their eggs!).
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When: May 11 (from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
Where: Showcase Restaurant
Cost: $105 per person, kids (ages 5–8) $50
Burnaby moms, get ready for the ultimate Mother’s Day feast: a smorgasbord of seafood on ice, carving stations, all-day breakfast, a kids’ waffle and pancake bar, a Lee’s Donuts wall, DIY mimosa & cocktail bars—and live music. Now that’s how you win Mother’s Day!
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When: May 5 to 11 (all day)
Where: Good Thief
Good Thief is throwing a week‑long Mother’s Day party to celebrate every kind of mom—yes, even us plant moms—with limited‑edition cocktails and a seafood tower.
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Where: Heritage Restaurant & Bar
Cost: $48 per person (groups of four; smaller options available)
Dig into a family‑style Chinese feast with all the classic favourites the whole family can feast on—minus the post-feast dishes!
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Where: Jay Nok
Every mom gets a free dessert of her choice with her meal—and if you’re lucky, she might even share a bite.
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When: May 11(from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Where: H2 Kitchen + Bar
Cost: $99 per person, kids (6-11) $55
Dig into antipasti, smoothie station, brioche French toast, eggs benedict, hot entrées, seafood, and a chocolate fountain—with kid‑approved stations, too (though, pretty sure they’d approve that fountain!)
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When: May 11 (drop‑in)
Where: Thierry Alberni
Cost: $99 or $169 with jewellery
It’s the ultimate Mother’s Day collab: a gift box starring a Leah Alexandra Singapore pearl necklace alongside Thierry’s macarons, artisan chocolates, espresso beans, pastries and mini Prosecco—pure elegance, inside and out.
Where: Mahony’s False Creek, Seawall
Cost: À la carte feature dishes
Stroll the seawall with Mom, then refuel at Bae Side with dishes like the signature Bae Side Salad (mixed greens, berries and your choice of protein) or succulent lamb chops. It’s delicious with a side of fresh air.
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When: Pre‑order by May 8; Pickup: May 9 to 11
Where: Luigi & Sons Butcher Shop, Yaletown
Cost: Market prices
Want to wow Mom with a “homemade” feast? Skip the apron and pre-order Luigi & Sons’ chef‑crafted Angus tenderloin roast with fondant potatoes, broccoli and Pastry Chef Rosalynn Vu’s Black Forest cake—she’ll be convinced she taught you everything you know.
Anjini Snape is a Scottish writer in Vancouver who enjoys covering places where arts, design, culture, and community come alive. When not writing, she is practicing film photography or watching niche YouTube video essays.
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