Mother's Day is May 14, and Atlanta restaurants help guests show their appreciation for all the love and hard work mom puts in by treating her to special dining experiences. From classic Southern dishes to sweet desserts and handcrafted cocktails, Atlanta chefs are going all out to make the day memorable. Note that prices listed below do not include tax and gratuity unless otherwise specified, and reservations are encouraged.
Buckhead
Gypsy Kitchen
This Mother's Day, Gypsy Kitchen is open normal hours offering a variety of delicious features. For a savory breakfast option, shakshuka combines tomato, roasted red pepper, potato and a poached egg atop toasted bread for $15. For something heartier, guests can opt for the brisket hash featuring crispy potato, poached eggs, brava sauce and gremolata for $18. For a lighter option, the grilled vegetable salad is a refreshing blend of mussels escabeche, poached shrimp, local lettuces and creamy sherry dressing for $20. Make reservations online.
The Southern Gentleman
The Southern Gentleman offers a variety of delicious dishes for a perfect Mother's Day brunch. To start, guests can indulge in blueberry and Meyer lemon muffins served with whipped spiced butter. The main course brings several tempting options including the classic double-patty cheeseburger, half butter-poached lobster and grits and braised prime short rib “pot roast” hash. Guests can finish the meal with a delicious dessert such as vanilla bean cheesecake with bourbon and brown sugar pineapple compote. The prix fixe meal is $65 for adults and $32.50 for children. View the full menu and make reservations online.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill
For a tantalizing taste of the sea, look no further than The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill. For Mother’s Day, the Buckhead eatery will be serving a special of seared yellowfin tuna topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and flavorful ginger soy glaze complemented by a sauté of green beans and baby carrots for $26.95. Make reservations online.
Midtown/West Midtown
Livingston Restaurant & Bar
Livingston Restaurant & Bar, in the historic Georgia Terrace hotel, is serving an indulgent Mother's Day brunch buffet in its grand ballroom from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Highlights include a decadent selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts including poached shrimp, roasted beef tenderloin, brown sugar-cured ham, grilled asparagus with saffron aioli and red velvet cake. Guests also will enjoy live entertainment, and mothers will receive a complimentary rose. The cost is $95 for adults, $47.50 for children 5-12 and free for children under five. Two hours of self-parking is complimentary. Make reservations via OpenTable, and pre-payment is required.
Omakase Table
At the intimate Westside sushi restaurant Omakase Table, executive chef Leonard Yu invites moms to have their palates pampered on Mother’s Day. Yu seeks out the freshest ingredients that he meticulously crafts for guests. On Mother’s Day and every day, patrons experience simple things in the moment and an intensely personal connection to the chef and the food he prepares during this revered dining experience. Omakase Table is located at located at 788 W. Marietta St. NW; reservations can be made online.
Downtown
Ray’s in the City
Ray’s in the City makes mom feel special with a family-style menu served 11 a.m.-7 p.m., featuring house-smoked salmon, signature seafood gumbo, holiday Neuske ham, crab cakes, Southern-style baked mac and cheese and Georgia peach cobbler. The cost is $80 per person. Reservations are required and can be made online.
Poncey-Highland
Southern Belle
Instead of long waits and the hectic brunch atmosphere, guests can treat mom to a Mother’s Day evening to remember at Southern Belle, the beloved restaurant known for its delicious cuisine and charming Southern hospitality. The Poncey-Highland eatery will be open from 4:30-8:30 p.m. offering an exclusive tasting menu and an exceptional culinary experience for mom. Alongside its traditional wine pairings, Southern Belle also is offering a delicious rosé flight to celebrate—three different rosés from three different regions so mom can explore an array of vinification methods and varietals. Tickets are $107, gratuity included, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made online. Please note that Georgia Boy will be closed on Mother’s Day.
Sandy Springs
Ray’s on the River
Ray’s on the River honors mom with an award-winning Mother's Day buffet from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for $80 per person. Highlights include starters of fresh spinach dip, Charleston she-crab soup and Caesar salad; entrees such as eggs Benedict, slow-roasted prime rib and Faroe Island salmon; and Oreo bread pudding and Key lime pie mousse for dessert. Reservations are required and can be made online.
Crabapple/Alpharetta
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails’
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails’ all-day Mother's Day menu boasts a tempting selection of starters, entrees and desserts. From the rich and creamy piquillo pepper crab bisque and classic Caesar salad to the croissant French toast, Nashville hot pickle fried chicken sandwich, Parmesan and black truffle carbonara and strawberry shortcake trifle, the courses are as diverse as they are delicious. The price is $59 for adults and $29.50 for kids, and hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Reservations can be made online.
Ocean & Acre
Treat taste buds to a luxurious dining experience with delectable dishes at Ocean & Acre. The wild striped bass served with farro black rice, green garlic and tangerine ($38) is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, and the twin lobster tails stuffed with lump crab, shrimp and bok choy sesame butter ($50) is a must-try. The coconut flan with apricot drizzle ($11) is a creamy and decadent finale. Make reservations online.
Ray’s at Killer Creek
Ray’s at Killer Creek helps families show appreciation to the moms in their lives with an award-winning Mother's Day buffet from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for $80 per person. Highlights include starters mini crab cakes and house-smoked salmon; entrees such as Big Green Egg brisket and potato hash, Ray’s signature shrimp and grits and holiday Neuske ham; and Georgia peach cobbler and Oreo bread pudding for dessert. Reservations are required and can be made online.