Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Book In Los Alamitos & Seal Beach

LOS ALAMITOS-SEAL BEACH, CA — Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 8, and it's not too early to make reservations.

Bookings could fill up quickly in restaurants around Los Alamitos and Seal Beach as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Check out a few selections below. And if you know of other neighborhood eateries offering mom-worthy deals, share with readers in the comments section.

And to all mothers, grandmas, stepmoms, foster moms and aunties, too, Happy Mother's Day from Patch!

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BALBOA BAY RESORT: Mother's Day brunch (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) planned May 8 in Grand Ballroom & Terrace. Among highlights are eggs Florentine, crepe Suzette station, seafood display, sushi bar & live music. Tickets start at $110 for adults & $55 for children 12 & under. Valet parking included. 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Bookings via Eventbrite.

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BILLY'S AT THE BEACH: Wine & dine Mom aloha-style with such island-inspired, brunch specials as Hawaiian French toast, crab Benedict, seafood tower and honey-glazed ham — all while enjoying waterfront views. Reservations & info. At 2751 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach.

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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: A Mom's Day gift: All moms who dine in May 7-8 will receive a free, stemless wine glass with 2022 "Happy Mother's Day" logo. Plus, purchase $50 eGift card through May 8 & receive $10 bonus card that can be redeemed from May 9 to June 19. For those celebrating at home, BJ's also offers takeout family meals & range of catering options that serve up to 12. See website. Nearby locale in Huntington Beach. Find all locations in Orange County.

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BUCA DI BEPPO: Takeout packages offered Mother's Day weekend for pick-up or delivery May 6-8. Serving five, to-go special ($65) includes bread and choice of salad & pasta, plus dessert. Another version ($75) includes same, but with added entree. See here for details & order deadlines and links. Locations: Brea; Garden Grove; Huntington Beach.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: CPKs are offering a way to show your love for Mom: heart-shaped, crispy thin crust pizzas. The special is for dine-in only May 8. Details. Nearest restaurant in Rossmoor/Seal Beach. Locations listed here.

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DISNEYLAND RESORT PARKS: Celebrate Mom at the happiest place on Earth with Mother's Day brunch & dinner at Storytellers Cafe at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, brunch with Minnie Mouse & friends at Disneyland's Plaza Inn or brunch & dinner, with character visits, at Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel. Reservations underway. Or stop by GCH Holiday Cart at Grand Californian for such Mother's Day-themed treats as chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons & cookie shots with milk or liqueur. Info here. At 1460 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim.

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EDDIE V'S: A special Mother's Day prix-fixe, three-course brunch menu planned May 8 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., with entree options of lobster quiche Florentine, roasted avocado with jumbo lump crab or steak and eggs. (Adults $55/children $16.) Mimosas, Bloody Marys & bellinis also available, along with a la carte menu. Location in Newport Beach. Reservations here.

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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 Anaheim, Cypress, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Orange, Tustin, Westminster & Yorba Linda.

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FARMHOUSE AT ROGER'S GARDENS: A seasonal frittata or French toast for brunch, along with all-day menu, can be ordered for Mother's Day dine-in or takeout. Signature cocktails & bottle of bubbles also offered. Info & booking details here. At 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Del Mar.-----------

FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Mother's Day special offered May 7-8, with three-course menu featuring salad, dessert and filet mignon paired with choice of crab-stuffed shrimp or lobster tail scampi. Dinner menu and children's three-course available all day. Also offered for pick-up or delivery. Restaurant in Newport Beach.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: The supermarket is a one-stop Mother's Day shop, offering flower bouquets, chocolate-covered strawberries & takeout meals for reheating at home. Options include brunch menus with salmon, quiche Lorraine, vegetable quiche & crab cakes, plus sides of fruit, bread & pastries. Pre-orders due May 6 for pick-up May 7-8. Locations in Long Beach & Newport Beach. Ordering links here.

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JOE'S CRAB SHACK: A four-course, Mother's Day menu offered May 8, with prices based off entree selections. Options: Land and Sea ($45); Shrimp & Seafood Ensemble ($52); Joe's Classic Steampot ($64); Dungeness Crab Bucket ($69); plus add-on lobster tail for $17. Meals also include starter, salad & dessert. See here for details. Restaurant in Garden Grove.

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KRISPY KREME: Just in time for your Mother's Day brunch, the chain brings back its Sundays-only special: "Cinnamon Sundays." The Original Glazed Cinnamon Roll is available individually or in four-packs. This is a Sunday-exclusive item, and the big day for Mom is Sunday, May 8! Info here. Location finder here.

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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE: Just in time for Mother's Day, the eatery rolls out new menu items, including: reimagined shrimp & grits (jumbo garlic shrimp & Hatch green chile cheese grits, with smoked tomato Cajun cream sauce); pecan-crusted rainbow trout; Monte Cristo sandwich (ham, jack cheese, hot-honey sauce on Texas toast, buttermilk-dipped, fried & sprinkled with powdered sugar); old-fashioned strawberry banana pudding; and Salmon "Pastrami" Crisps appetizer (thinly sliced Atlantic salmon, seasoned with pastrami herbs & spices, served on housemade Kennebec potato chips and cucumber slices). Website here. Find locations in Cerritos, Long Beach, Orange & Tustin.

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MADERAS STEAKHOUSE: Enjoy Mother's Day lunch or dinner, with such choices as chilaquiles, steak omelet, soups, salads, wings, ribs, burgers and a slew of steak offerings. Website. At 3642 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos.

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PATTY'S PLACE: Sunday brunch (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) could be a treat for Mother's Day with its menu of bottomless mimosas, omelets, lox deviled eggs, steak & eggs (including a Kobe beef version), breakfast burritos, French toast, pastrami or prime rib hash, salads & sandwiches. Website here for reservations. Location: 500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Beach.

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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. Location in Newport Beach. Website & ordering details.

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THE ORIGINAL FISH COMPANY: Treat Mom & the clan to brunch of dinner at this family-owned eatery. Brunch specialties include: Bloody Marys with bacon & shrimp; lobster & avocado Benedict; crab, avocade & shrimp omelet; & the “Fish Company Mess,” with shrimp, bacon, eggs, onions, peppers & potatoes topped with cheese, avocado & crème fraiche. Dinner fare options: poke nachos; shrimp cocktail; chowder; salads; sandwiches; pasta; and classic seafood dishes. Takeout also offered. Info & reservations. At 11061 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos.

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WALT'S WHARF: Open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., this could be the ideal spot to wine & dine moms, who love seafood. Enjoy such classics as oysters, mussels, clams, chowder, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, salads, sandwiches, mahi mahi or salmon tacos, lobster tails, scallops, steak, pasta, snapper, cioppino & more. Website here. Location: 201 Main St., Seal Beach.

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FOR FULL ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE, SEE: Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Orange County Restaurant Specials

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Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Book In Los Alamitos & Seal Beach originally appeared on the Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Patch