Mother’s Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Marina Del Rey

Nicole Charky
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MARINA DEL REY, CA — Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8, is still a week away, but if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in Marina del Rey as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Local restaurants in Marina del Rey have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. Some are closed so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options:

EL TORITO: Enjoy all-you-can-eat Mother's Day brunch 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8, with ham & tri-tip carving station, build-your-own tacos, made-to-order omelets, $5 cadillac margs, Bloody Marys, micheladas, unlimited champagne & more. (NOTE ONE EXCEPTION: Marina del Rey restaurant offering four-course, prix-fixe brunch menu for $34.) Website here. Locations in Hawthorne, Lakewood, Long Beach, Marina del Rey (with four-course, prix-fixe brunch), Northridge, Palmdale, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, West Covina & Woodland Hills.

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: A Mother' Day weekend, prix-fixe menu, starting at $57 per person, offered May 6-8. Starters include salads or lobster bisque. Entree options, plus sides: steak & shrimp; steak & lobster; or twin tails. Chef's selection desserts. See here for info & reservations. Locations include: Marina del Rey, Pasadena & Woodland Hills.

SUSIECAKES: Bakeries are prepping variety of Mother's Day treats, including cupcakes, mini cupcakes topped with buttercream rosettes (24 hours notice needed) and Mother's Day cakes in vanilla, red velvet or carrot cake. Locations in Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Marina del Rey, Mid-City Los Angeles, Pasadena, Studio City & Woodland Hills. Website & ordering details.

WHISKEY RED'S: The waterfront eatery at Fishermen's Village will toast moms May 8 with its four-course, Mother's Day (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) with such selections as marinated tomato ricotta tartine, lobster Benedict, chicken & waffles and buttercream & caramel rum sauce carrot cake. $65 for adults/$35 for children. Enhance festivities with $38 bottle of bubbly. Info & bookings here. Location: 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey.

If you’re looking for something else, check OpenTable for restaurants in your area taking reservations for Mother’s Day.

Several chain restaurants and other eateries are open for Mother’s Day this year, and some are offering specials.

Below are a few options to get you started, featuring everything from casual to fine dining. As always, it’s advisable to call ahead to make sure the restaurants in YOUR PATCH TOWN are participating and to inquire about any COVID-19 restrictions or limitations.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar opens early at 11 a.m. on both May 7 and 8 with its Mother’s Day 3-Course Menu featuring a hand-cut filet mignon and pairing of the diner’s choice.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian steakhouse is offering a ready-to-reheat Mother’s Day Celebration Package that feeds six and features a choice of fire-roasted meats, sides and dessert. Meals should be ordered at least 24 hours in advance and are available all day May 7, and until 10:30 a.m. May 8.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day, and also will bring the meal to Mom in select locations.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is offering its prix fixe Mother’s Day meal, including a starter, entrée, side and dessert, from May 6-8.

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This article originally appeared on the Marina Del Rey Patch