Miami Mother’s Day Guide for Special Moms
We’ve assembled the best Miami Mother’s Day treats to spoil your Mom royally for a day, even though she deserves special treatment everyday!
Area31 at EPIC Hotel
To celebrate mom, Area31, the modern ocean-to-table restaurant nestled on the 16th floor of the EPIC Hotel, will offer a buffet-style brunch on Sunday, May 8th. From noon to 4PM, guests can enjoy bountiful offerings for $75 per person, featuring an array of fresh warm house baked pastries including assorted artisan breads and baked goods; a decadent cheese, bread and charcuterie station offering challah, ciabatta, focaccia, crisinis, Manchego, smoked gouda, whipped goat cheese, porchetta, dry chorizo and more.
True to Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk’s ocean-to-table cuisine, a lavish chilled seafood display will include fresh shucked oysters, ceviche shooters and chilled salad of calamari, clam, crab and smoked salmon, among others.
A Made-to-Order station will include omelets including the Epic Omelet prepared with farm eggs and varied options such as mushrooms, scallions, Nueske bacon and an assortment of fine cheeses; Brioche French Toast and Eggs Benedict. For the pièce de resistance, Area 31 will offer delightful entrées such as Petit Filet with braised cippolinis and bordelaise; Buttermilk Fried Chicken served with local honey and Tabasco; and Lasagna di Mare prepared with lobster, crab, shrimp, wild ramps and ricotta.
Delectable desserts will range from Crêpes accompanied by choice of seasonal fruits, dulce de leche, nutella and more; Cheesecake with Strawberries; assorted verrines; macaroons and bonbons; Valrhona Chocolate Tart and a rich Chocolate Dome. In addition, moms will enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco, as well as a swag bag, courtesy of Exhale including a $50 spa gift certificate.
Area31 is located in EPIC Hotel is located at 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami. For more reservations, call: 305-424-5234 or visit: area31restaurant.com
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BLT Prime Miami
BLT Prime Miami, the acclaimed New American steakhouse in Doral, is offering a special Mother’s Day menu on Sunday, May 8, 2016, with a range of delicious options. The restaurant will feature a three-course Sunday prix fixe dinner menu priced at $65 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Diners can also order à la carte.
Appetizers include a choice of Tempura Soft Shell Crab topped with smoked tomato and preserved lemon salsa ($14) or Prince Edward Island Mussels with speck ham and garlic confit cream ($15). The main course is a selection of either Wagyu NY Strip topped with roasted garlic and watercress ($42) or Grilled Prawns with tempura oyster and elderflower saffron espuma ($36). Sides include Fiddlehead Fern with olive oil and garlic ($12) or Crushed New Potatoes with saffron butter and fine herbs ($12).
For dessert, a choice of Chocolate Crème Brulee topped with raspberries and mint ($10) or Fruit Tart with seasonal fruit, napoleon cream, and vanilla anglaise ($10).
BLT Prime is located at The Trump National Doral Miami at 4400 NW 87th Avenue. Valet parking is available. For reservations, please call (305) 591-6606 or visit: e2hospitality.com/blt-prime-miami
Bagatelle Miami Beach
For the Brunch Party Mom, Bagatelle Miami is planning to merge festivities of Cinco de Mayo with Mother’s Day. The “Mama de Mayo” brunch experience will include guests and staff dressed in theme with exquisite servings of Bagatelle’s Le Pain Perdu (homemade French toast with fresh berries, Chantilly and Nutella) and the Bagatelle Mega Sundae.
Mothers will be treated to a complimentary specialty cocktail as they party to vibrant sounds by DJ Vincent Daubas. Vivan las madres!
Bagatelle Miami Beach is located at 220 21st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Bianca at Delano South Beach
Delano South Beach has taken the stress out of planning a special and memorable Miami Mother’s Day for the mom in your life who deserves a day of luxury and pampering. The iconic hotel in the heart of South Beach is offering brunch specials at signature restaurant, Bianca.
Moms will love the delicious brunch at, including traditional Italian cuisine combined with gourmet brunch items and endless Veuve Clicquot champagne and Belvedere Bloody Marys. Bianca’s brunch selections will feature classic favorites such as fresh grilled items, an omelet station, pasta station and raw bar.
All moms will receive a beautiful flower with their dining experience and are invited to snap a family photo at Bianca’s outside terrace overlooking the Delano’s “Alice in Wonderland” inspired orchard. Brunch is priced at $85 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Bianca at Delano South Beach is located at 1685 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Cypress Tavern
Cypress Tavern’s first jazz brunch launches on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th. Chef Michael Schwartz welcomes mothers and their families to his American Grill & Cocktail Bar, Cypress Tavern, to experience smooth tunes and a delicious family-style set menu.
Cypress Tavern’s Jazz Brunch includes three, multiple dish courses to share, with an optional bottomless Bloody Mary or sparkling cocktail option. The restaurants a la carte menu will also be available.
James Beard Award-winning chef-restaurateur Michael Schwartz and The Marcus Grant “Mutes & Roots” Jazz Trio of the University Of Miami Frost School Of Music – Ken Ge (bass), Nick Benitez (trumpet), and Marcus Grant (drums).
Sunday’s festivities kick off a weekly Saturday Jazz Brunch featuring live music beginning the following week, on May 14. Reservations are always recommended at. Sunday’s Mother’s Day menu is subject to change as follows:
FIRST COURSE
Lobster Avocado Toast
Citrus-Endive Salad – Pistachio, Aged Goat Cheese
SECOND COURSE
Crab Benedict with Dill Hollandaise
Grilled Hanger Steak – Fingerling Potato & Ramp Hash, Fried Egg
Wild Mushroom Rice Cake – Herb Aioli, Shaved Summer Truffle, Fried Egg
THIRD COURSE
Kulfi – Confit Citrus, Pistachio
French toast – Fig Compote, Pistachio, Crème Fraîche
Miami Mother’s Day Brunch – Sunday, May 8 from 11am-3pm; $49.00 plus tax and gratuity per person (half price for children under 12). Endless Bloody Marys or sparkling cocktail – $20 additional. Saturday Jazz Brunch – Weekly, beginning May 14, from 11am-3pm.
Cypress Tavern is located at 3620 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137. For reservations or more information, visit: [email protected] or 305.520.5197
Driftwood Room at Nautilus, a SIXTY Hotel
Driftwood Room at Nautilus, a SIXTY Hotel, in South Beach is treating all mothers on Sunday! Mothers can indulge in the Rosé Sunday brunch which includes a special menu prepared by Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Chef de Cuisine Lucas Marino.
Guests can enjoy items from the appetizer buffet, the savory cavery and dessert platter in addition to choosing one entrée for $55 per guest. The entrée selections include signature dishes such as the Cuban Benedict, Avocado Toast, Guava & Tamarind BBQ Ribs, Lobster ‘Mac & Cheese’ and Prime Steak Tartare. As a special treat from Driftwood Room, mothers can also enjoy a complimentary glass of rosé!
Driftwood Room is located at 1825 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139. To make reservations, please call: 305.503.5700 or email: [email protected]
The Miami Beach EDITION
Every day is Mother’s Day at The Miami Beach EDITION throughout the month of May. EDITION is celebrating mothers with a special spa package to treat mom to an unforgettable day.
Start your morning by taking her to The Spa at The EDITION, where they are offering a Tata Harper Signature Facial ($275 retail) for $190. The Spa at The Miami Beach EDITION offers guests a wide range of services in a soothing, relaxing environment. The facial is an all organic facial filled with naturally home grown ingredients from Tata’s farm in Vermont. The Tata Harper Signature Facial is a 75-minute facial with microdermabrasion and a lifting treatment that leaves your skin refreshed and rejuvenated. For Spa reservations call 786.257.4539 or email: [email protected].
After spending a relaxing morning at the spa, head over to Matador Room’s outdoor terrace, where guests are led to a lush verdant oasis with custom trellis and climbing bougainvillea. The stunning terrace provides an ideal setting for a Sunday brunch, with beachfront views overlooking the glistening blue ocean and beautifully landscaped pool areas.
Matador Terrace serves brunch on Sundays from 11am-4pm, with local and organic ingredients in savory egg dishes, sweet waffles and pancakes, and smoked meats and fish, along with a variety of sandwiches, tacos, and flatbreads. Plus did we mention you add in an order of bottomless mimosas and bellinis. For reservations at Matador Terrace please contact 786-257-4600 or visit http://www.matadorroom.com/.
The Spa at The Miami Beach EDITION, Matador Terrace, and Market at The EDITION is located at 2901 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida For more information, visit: edition-hotels.marriott.com/miami-beach
Jaya at The Setai
Jaya at The Setai, Miami Beach is celebrating Mother’s Day with an elaborate and lavish brunch featuring live Jazz music. All mothers will receive roses and a gift wrapped lemon cake takeaway.
Jaya will host two seatings at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Priced at $115 per adult and $58 per child, guests will indulge in an array of different options and Pan-Asian delicacies, including a rotisserie station with Roasted Strip Loin Au Jus and Caramelized Leg of Lamb; a seafood station with Alaskan King Crabs Legs and Snow Crab Claws; an Indian station featuring Butter Chicken and Fish Curry; and Asian station with Pad Thai Goong Sod, Gaeng Ped Moo (Red Pork Curry), and Chai Kway Teow (fried flat noodles). Patrons can also savor limitless Louis Roederer Champagne and Bloody Mary’s.
Reservations are recommended. To book your table, please call 855.923.7899 or email: [email protected]. Jaya at The Setai is located at 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Juvia Miami
James Beard award winning restaurant, Juvia Miami, will feature their $23 pre-fixe regular lunch menu for Mother’s Day, which also includes unlimited champagne cocktails. Items on the menu include Watermelon Salad, Seared Codfish and Rib Eye Steak Frite.
Guests are invited to enjoy the indoor and outdoor bar and dining room and panoramic views of Miami. Reservations are recommended. To book your table, please call, 305.763.8272.
Juvia is located at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach
Between 11:00am and 3:00pm, The Traymore Restaurant and Bar will showcase an exquisite Mother’s Day brunch featuring an Unlimited Breakfast Bar, together with an exclusive selection of menu items for the table, as well as an additional à la carte selection to choose from, courtesy of Chef de Cuisine, Juan Loaisiga.
The Breakfast Buffet includes house made patisserie, yogurts, seasonal Florida fruits, assorted quiches, chilled shrimps, cheeses and salads, including fresh tomato and asparagus salads. Items for the table include Organic Garden Vegetables with avocado mousse and roasted pistachios, as well as Maine Lobster Toast with sourdough crostini and prawn chips.
Following this appetizer, guests will have a choice of an Eight Hour Braised Short Rib with patatas bravas and fried quail egg, or Pan Roasted Fish of the Day with herb salad, avocado and fried almonds. Exquisite desserts include flavored éclairs and passion fruit napoleon.
Crafted cocktails made especially to accompany the Mother’s Day Brunch include, for example, the Met Breakfast Martini, the English Garden and the Traymore Mimosa – each priced at $10.
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Traymore Restaurant and Bar is a set price of $55 per person (not including tax and gratuity), that includes the unlimited breakfast brunch buffet and one entrée from the three-course Brunch Menu.
In addition to the hotel’s culinary feast, the eighth floor spa is pulling out all the stops for Mom on this special day. COMO Shambhala Urban Escape will offer the following Mother’s Day special 90-minute combined treatment:
SIGNATURE COMO SHAMBHALA MASSAGE
COMO’s nurturing signature massage uses its signature blended massage oil to calm the mind and rejuvenate the body.
COMO SHAMBHALA DETOXIFYING SKIN TREATMENT
Detox and revive tired skin with this invigorating treatment designed to help improve circulation and skin tone. Using signature products to exfoliate and moisturize, this efficacious therapy stimulates lymph flow to restore a healthy glow. A deep polish using salt and sugar scrub is followed by a refreshing shower and then completed with the application of our signature moisturizing lotion.
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
An excellent treatment for relieving stress-induced tension in the head, neck and shoulder areas. This treatment also incorporates a gentle facial massage.
COMO SHAMBHALA WELLNESS JUICE
Finish with a choice from the menu of ten COMO Wellness Juices, each with very specific nutritional purposes.
COMO Shambhala Urban Escape is also offering a healthy start to Mother’s Day with a special Meditation Walk and Yoga Class with one of the spa’s holistic practitioners. Starting at 9:00am, a short therapeutic and spiritually enhancing walk through the hotel property and along the ocean-facing boardwalk will finish with a refreshing ginger tea. Following the walk, a 60-minute yoga class will be offered on the COMO Shambhala Terrace to balance the mind, body and soul.
Guests of the spa are able to use the complete range of facilities at COMO Shambhala Urban Escape at no extra cost, including the Rooftop Hydrotherapy Pool, Experience Shower and Steam Room and gym. The Mother’s Day special 90-minute combined treatment is a set price of $200 per person (not including service charge). The standard combined price for these individual treatments is $330. The COMO Shambhala Meditation Walk and Yoga Class is a set price of $20 per person.
Reservations at The Traymore Restaurant and Bar can be made by calling 305-695-3600 , by emailing [email protected]. Spa appointments at COMO Shmabhala Urban Escape can be made by calling 305.695.3528 or by emailing [email protected].
Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach is located at 2445 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140. For more information, visit: comohotels.com/metropolitanmiamibeach
Nikki Beach Miami
Nikki Beach will host the ultimate Miami Mother’s Day Brunch with a special gift that’s twice as nice – all mothers receive a complimentary brunch to redeem at a future date of their choice.
Every mom deserves a delectable array of dishes and libations in a tropical floral setting with over the top bouquets and designs. Nikki Beach’s brunch, long considered one of the best brunches on South Beach offering a myriad of stations and dishes ranging from savory prime rib and whole roast pork, live paella stations teaming with fresh seafood, handmade pasta made to order on site, custom omelettes, nutella waffles, crepes, decadent deserts and dozens of other options is $49.99.
A South Beach landmark since 1998, Nikki Beach continues to delight guests with their South of France-style joie de vivre, lively DJs and dancers, and iconic white daybeds and teepees that makes Nikki Beach instantly recognizable anywhere in the world.
Nikki Beach Miami is located at 1 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
The Sarsaparilla Club at Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach
Top Chef Alum duo, Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, celebrate mother’s with their new Sunday Brunch with an all night’ brunch. Starting from 11:30AM – 10PM, guests will delight in new brunch dim sum cart items including Oeey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls, Florida Strawberry Panna Cotta, Homemade Sausage Dumplings, and Fried Chicken Steamed Buns.
The brunch menu includes salads and sides such as Charred Grapefruit Brulee, Sourdough Toast, Organic Lake Meadow Eggs, and Sticky Pork Belly Bacon. The brunch is topped off with their medium and large plates including Skillet Ricotta Hotcake, Sesame Kumquat Fritters, and Crispy Duck Leg French Toast, and Shrimp and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Wings.
The Sarsaparilla Club is located at 1 18th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Seaspice
For the Grand Dame Mom, a Miami riverside feast fit for a queen with Seaspice’s Mother’s Day Suckling Pig or the Mother’s Day Seafood Carnival is in order. Carved and served tableside with yuca gratin, crispy green plantain fries and pickled beets, the Suckling Pig is a “4 person minimum” dish which must be pre-ordered 2 days before the reservation to ensure the proper marinade and cooking time.
For the mothers with a penchant for seafood, the Seafood Carnival offers two 2lb lobsters, 8 jumbo prawns, 24 oysters, Alaskan king crab, Florida stone crab, tuna sashimi, salmon sashimi, Hamachi sashimi, salmon coconut ceviche, 2oz. sevruga caviar.
All mothers will receive a complementary Mangollini (Champagne and Fresh Mango Pureé) or Mimosa.
Seaspice is located at 422 NW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128.
Scarpetta at Fontainebleau
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Scarpetta will host an Italian-inspired buffet style brunch priced at $75 per adult, $37.50 per child under 12, and free for children under 4 (prices exclude tax and gratuity). Guests can indulge in countless options from an ample spread of Italian meats and cheeses, a frittata action station, live-action carving station, fresh seafood over ice, heavenly pasta station and a cornucopia of desserts. Menu follows:
FRITTATA ACTION STATION
Farm Fresh Eggs / Egg Whites / Egg Beaters
Accompaniments Olives, Tomatoes, Baby Spinach, Ricotta, Shredded Mozzarella, Red Onion Confit, Mushrooms, Soppressata, Country Ham, Italian Sausage, Oregano, Italian Parsley, Chili Flakes
SELECTION OF ITALIAN MEATS AND CHEESES
Robiola Bosina / Parmigiano Reggiano / Pecorino / Blu di Moncenisio
Soppressata / Prosciutto / Mortadela / Cured Duck
SEAFOOD ON ICE
Marinated Lobster Salad / Snow Crab Claws / Steamed Shrimp
Accompaniments: Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Dijonnaise
SALADS
Green Beans, Pancetta & Shallot Dressing
Roasted Artichoke, Shaved Fennel, Balsamic
Arugula Salad, Pecorino, Toasted Pine Nuts
Marinated Bocconcini, Roasted Tomato, Basil Oil
ENTREES
Rotisserie Chicken, Lemon Thyme, Fugato Sauce
Seared Snapper, Corn Fricassee, Caper Salmoriglio
Shellfish Cioppino, Sweet Peppers, Concentrated Tomato Broth
SIDES
Pearl Onion Agrodolce
Charred Broccolini, Anchovy Dressing
Warm Marble Potatoes, Rosemary Oil
Creamy Polenta, Truffled Mushroom Fricassee
CARVING ACTION STATION
Slow Roasted Sirloin of Beef
Smoked Bone Marrow Jus
PASTA STATION (Kitchen to Table; Served Family Style)
Spaghetti, Tomato, Basil
Short Rib Agnolotti, Horseradish, Breadcrumbs
DESSERT
White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Star Anis Crumble
Tiramisu / Zabaione & Fresh Berries / Torta di Fragole,
Assorted Freshly Baked Pastries / Collection of Cookies and Biscotti
Bombolini stuffed with Nutella / Giandujotto Domes / Amalfi Lemon Bar
Scarpetta at Fontainebleau is located at 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
Spasso Miami
Treat mom to brunch at Spasso Miami, which includes a full-fledged buffet complete with a dry-aged Chicago prime rib at the carving station, house-made pastas such as Italian tortelloni with black truffle sauce, egg-cellent frittatas, and many more options.
Did we mention they’ll have unlimited mimosas?
Moms dining at the restaurant all have a chance to win free cooking classes at Spasso’s new cooking academy. Or buy mom a memorable gift ahead of time: an afternoon or evening behind the line with chef Gaetano Ascione — use MOTHERS code to buy two spots in a class and get the second half-off.
Spasso Miami is located at 3540 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. Sunday Brunch served 11:30 A.M. – 3PM; $42 per person, $22 for children under 12.
TiramesU
TiramesU, the 25-year old South Beach landmark restaurant, is offering a special a la carte menu to please the most demanding of moms. Chef Pintus curated dishes for mothers who are looking to stay on point with a light meal but also for those who want to take this special day to indulge. And then there are the bottomless mimosas for $25.
For seafood lovers, the Tartare di Tonno ($18) comes with a Sardinian twist served between layers of pane carasau, a crispy flat bread from Sardinia, while the saffron risotto is topped with succulent shrimp and seasonal zucchini flowers ($22). But the show-stopper will be the traditional Grigliata di Pesce ($38), an assortment of grilled scallops, head-on prawns, salmon, tuna, served with pureed peas and roasted corn.
The ravioli dish ($16) will incorporated the best of spring vegetables available, ricotta and served in a sage butter sauce. For a taste of the land, the lightly breaded veal chop ($38) is served with arugula, cherry tomatoes and topped with Grana Padano cheese.
Finally, the Panna Cotta All’ Amarena ($8). The signature Italian homemade dessert brings closure to the meal with its creamy sweetness. TiramesU’s special twist: black berries.
TiramesU is located at 101 Washington Avenue, Miami, FL
Verde at PAMM
Enjoy sweeping views of the bay at Verde at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. With special dishes like the Peach Cobbler, Avocado Toast, and Silver Dollar Cornmeal Pancakes, all mothers can enjoy delicious selections from Verde’s brunch menu.
In addition to the special dishes and a la carte menu, you can toast to your mother with the limited edition Strawberry Rhubarb Mimosa!
Verde is located at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), at 1103 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132. For more information, visit: pamm.org/dining
Vida at Fontainebleau
Experience a traditional Mother’s Day Brunch with a contemporary twist at Vida, Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s American brasserie. Vida is offering Mother’s Day Sunday brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. priced at $68 per person, $34 per child under 12, and free for children under four (prices exclude tax and gratuity). A bevy of choices to choose from such as an omelet station, chef inspired tapas, raw bar and carving station, wood-stone oven pizzas, charcuterie, endless desserts and whole cakes.
Vida at Fontainebleau is located at 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
Eleanor Hoh’s Wok Star Cooking Class
Watch your mom become a Wok Star at Eleanor Hoh’s special cooking class to celebrate Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 7 from 12-2:30pm at BOFFI, a beautiful kitchen showroom in the Miami Design District.
In this class, mom will learn tons of tips and tricks and Eleanor’s fun and easy style of cooking in a wok without recipes or measuring. With a few fresh ingredients and only 4 seasonings, she’ll be able to make delicious, healthy and quick dishes. She may even get a chance to stir fry like a pro beside Eleanor.
Surprise mom with the purchase of a WOK STAR KIT after the class, so she’ll have everything she needs to concoct her own masterpieces at home! A perfect Mother’s Day gift that’s sure to make her a STAR and the whole family gets to enjoy.
To sign up for the class, visit eleanorhoh.com/miami-wok-cooking-classes
Eleanor Hoh’s Mother’s Day Wok Star Cooking Class is held at BOFFI, located at 3800 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District, FL 33137.
The Wynwood Yard’s Brunch in the Garden with Mortar & Pistil and Smart Bites Cafe
Moms, they’re rock strong, yet marshmallow sweet. Celebrate her duality at The Wynwood Yard’s Brunch in the Garden this Mother’s Day and indulge her sweetness with rosé served all day at the Mortar & Pistil, daybeds with swings, fresh-roasted coffee and a garden-foraged brunch by Smart Bites Café.
The Wynwood Yard is located at 56 NW 29th St, Miami, FL 33127.