High tea, bottomless brunches and Mum-Cha – here’s where to celebrate Mother’s Day in Brisbane
It’s that special time of year again where we get to celebrate the motherly figures in our lives with a day dedicated just to them. While finding something worthy of Mum is no easy feat, we’ve rounded up the best festivities on offer this year from bottomless brunches and heavenly high teas to delicious dinners and even Mum-Cha.
The Star, Brisbane City: The Star Brisbane is offering a million ways to tell your loved ones that, to you, they’re worth a million bucks. Take your mum sky-high with a luxurious Mother’s Day lunch at Aloria where you can indulge in a glass of Whispering Angel rose on arrival before an elegant four-course meal and complimentary petit fours to take home. Celebrate in style with an exquisite Japanese-inspired five-course shared feast at Sokyo, relish a roster of heart-warming Italian dishes at Cucina Regina or indulge in Luke Nguyen’s eight-dish banquet at Fat Noodle. For something a little more special, surprise your leading lady with a ‘starcation’ at The Star Grand or a gift card to enjoy everything the resort has to offer.
King St, Bowen Hills: Still looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? Community creatives The Market Folk are holding a special Mother’s Day Market in the lively King St precinct from 4:00–9:00 pm on Friday May 8. The afternoon will be filled with live entertainment, gourmet bites from local King St foodie spots and stalls filled with artisan goodies to peruse. With live musicians and giveaways galore, it’s sure to make for a magical market experience.
Ciao Papi, Brisbane City: This riverside eatery is transforming into Ciao Mami this Mother’s Day with its generous share-style lunch. Enjoy all of the CIAO favourites including a selection of Italian dishes from homemade focaccia and silky burrata to fresh pasta and steak, finishing with a classic tiramisu. There’s even a special menu catered for little ones, should they be joining in the celebration. For $110 per person, the lunch experience lets you unwind and feast while taking in sweeping views of Brisbane.
The Fifty Six at Naldham House, Brisbane City: Celebrate Mother’s Day with The Fifty Six’s Mum Cha, featuring a curated selection of the restaurant’s favourite dishes, including Cantonese beef puffs, seared kingfish sashimi with ginger scallion, five-spice signature roast duck and a white chocolate dessert with matcha, mandarin and tarragon. Enjoy one of two seatings at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm for $95 per person, with an optional two hours of champagne for an additional cost. For a mid-morning celebration, book a table at The Brasserie at Naldham House for a delightful Mother’s Day High Tea. Enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury pastries including spanakopita, beetroot and goat’s cheese tart, salted-caramel eclairs and scones with jam and cream (of course) served with your choice of juices, tea, coffee or upgrade to the Tattinger champagne package for an additional cost.
Rydges South Bank, South Brisbane: Bacchus is doubling the love this Mother’s Day – on Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10, the celebrated venue will be offering a bespoke Mother’s Day High Tea in partnership with Bombay Sapphire Gin. Spoil your mum, or a mum-like figure, with an afternoon of decadent treats including scones with strawberry baileys and prawn cigars, Harney & Sons fine tea and optional free-flowing Mumm Marlborough Brut. Those who book in on Sunday will also experience live entertainment by Alisha Todd.
OTTO Ristronte, South Bank: Beloved waterfront venue OTTO is pulling out all the stops to create lasting memories this Mother’s Day. Take in the sweeping views of the Brisbane river as you treat the special lady in your life to a leisurely lunch of Italian flavours and flowing vino. You will be spoilt for choice when selecting from the a la carte menu which ranges in dishes from Sydney rock oysters served with salmon roe, potato scallops with creme fraiche and caviar, pepper-crusted yellowfin tuna and Tajima wagyu beef carpaccio, to rich main courses of Spring Bay mussels with spicy arrabbiata sauce and champagne lobster spaghettini cooked in garlic, white wine and lemon butter. Need we say more? Head here to make your reservation.
Iris, Fortitude Valley: Treat your leading lady to the Las Mamás bottomless brunch at Iris Rooftop. Perched atop Hotel X in The Valley, Iris Rooftop boasts stunning skyline views and an unforgettable dining experience this Mother’s Day with two sittings at 10:00 and 10:30 am. The bottomless brunch includes a selection of savoury and sweet Spanish-inspired bites, plus a 1.5 hour package of flowing cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. For those keen to linger a little longer, choose the Spanish Family Banquet of classic tapas and larger dishes. See what Iris Rooftop has to offer here.
Patina Customs House, Brisbane City: Treat mum to an unforgettable dining experience at the timeless Patina at Customs House. Set against a stunning river view, enjoy a family-style lunch for $140 or indulge in the elegant high tea with your choice of morning or afternoon sitting for $92 per person. Head here to book your table.
Donna Chang, Brisbane City: The grand heritage surroundings of Donna Chang will play host to a special Mum-Cha edition this Mother’s Day, with the inner-city eatery offering a 12-dish banquet. For $98 per person ($48 for kids), you can feast on dishes captivated by Cantonese/Sichuan flavours including scallop and prawn wontons, char siu sou, season prawn toast and cumin spiced lamb buns. Secure your spot via Donna Chang’s website.
Monal Dining, Newstead: For a relaxed and casual outing with mum, book a table at Newstead neighbourhood favourite, Monal Dining. The team will be serving the classic Monal set menu banquet with shared-style dishes including house-baked focaccia with caramelised onion butter, Hokkaido scallop with green chilli, apple and cod’s roe, and a lemon molasses glazed Elgin Valley Chicken simmered in curry sauce. A fried bread and butter pudding with brown sugar custard will be served to top it all off. Bookings are currently available here.
Commercial Hotel, Boonah: Feeling a little more adventurous this Mother’s Day? Why not head out of town to the Commercial Hotel in Boonah. Located in the Scenic Rim – just an hour from Brisbane – the crew will be serving paddock-to-plate dining, with a range of curated chef specials alongside a la carte dining, making this the perfect Mother’s Day escape.
Blackbird, Brisbane City: This Mother’s Day, Blackbird invites you to celebrate your mum against its stunning riverside backdrop. Choose between two distinct menu options to suit your party. From a sit down three-course feast of woodgrilled black angus eye fillet, Coral Coast barramundi, banoffee trifle or a relaxed Seafood & Spritz available option featuring a shared seafood plate and 1.5 hours of house-crafted spritzes or non-alcoholic drinks. Bookings are available from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, with a la carte menu available in the evening. Visit the website here to book your table.
Hervé’s Restaurant & Bar, Albion: This French-inspired restaurant, located on the upper level of Craft’d Grounds in Albion is the perfect elevated, yet relaxed destination to treat mum this Mother’s Day. For $140 per person, the restaurant is hosting a beautiful three-course long lunch, paired with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne on arrival. The offering includes dishes like salmon gravlax cannoli, oven-baked lamb shoulder with confit potatoes and a Basque cheesecake with seasonal fruit compote. Little ones are also welcome to dine with a three-course menu and soft drink for $50 per child. Bookings are currently open – secure your table here.
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