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Mother's Day in Miami Just Got a Whole Lot Cooler

These restaurants are raising the bar with thoughtful touches and bold menus
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Mother's Day in Miami Just Got a Whole Lot Cooler

Mother’s Day doesn’t have to feel like a copy-paste celebration. This year, Miami restaurants, rooftops, lounges, and bakeries are flipping the script—with buffet spreads that actually deliver, drink specials that go beyond the usual, and thoughtful extras like DIY bouquet bars and seaside brunch setups. Whether you’re celebrating mom, grandma, or any mother figure, this roundup makes it easier to skip the tired plans and opt for something that feels more like her.

For the Foodie Moms: Brunches That Actually Feel Special

Casadonna
📍11AM–3PM | $115 per person
With its Biscayne Bay views and full-scale gourmet buffet, Casadonna goes all out. Expect everything from seafood towers to sushi, charcuterie, fresh pasta, and live stations with crepes and heart-shaped King Crab Ravioli. There’s also a flower bouquet station where you can hand-craft a gift for mom.
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Shiso Rooftop
📍12PM to sunset
Build-your-own short rib platters, miso salted caramel French toast, disco house vibes, and rooftop views? Shiso makes brunch a vibe all its own.

Joia Beach
📍11:30AM–3PM
Sun-soaked, beachside brunch with salmon towers and Eggs Benedict—and a sweet touch: leave a personal note for mom as part of the celebration.

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
📍11AM–4PM
Wet Burrito Con Huevos, Feugo Chicken, and bottomless drinks (mimosas, bloody marys, rosé) for $17? Say less.

Level 6, Coconut Grove
📍11AM–3PM | $75 per person
Spanish-inspired brunch on a rooftop with dishes like steak & eggs, tres leches, banana chocolate, and Moët if you want to upgrade.

Sofia, Design District
📍11AM–4PM
Live DJ sets, floral brunch terrace, pistachio French toast, and bottomless bellinis. Also includes a make-your-own flower bouquet bar.

Amal, Coconut Grove
📍11AM–3:45PM | $75 per person
Modern Lebanese buffet brunch with mezze, pancakes, and truffle rakakart, plus an egg station and a flower bar.

Bottomless Drinks, Views, and Ambiance

Vela at YOTEL Miami
📍10AM–3PM | Starts at $30
A bright “Flowers & Mimosas” deal that’s perfect for a laid-back, fun brunch. Don’t miss the challah French toast.

TULUM Rooftop at W Miami
📍11:30AM–5PM
Seafood paella, NY strip, a violinist, and a “MOMosa Bar” with lychee and lavender flavors. Bonus: A Kendra Scott pop-up.

Elia on the River
📍11:30AM–5PM
Southern Italian dishes with Miami River views. Add bottomless drinks and a chef-curated platter for $75.

STK Aventura & South Beach
📍10AM–3PM | $69 per person
Upscale steakhouse brunch with Biscuits & Gravy, smoked salmon, or prime rib. Go for the ambiance, stay for the cocktails.

Toku Miami at Aventura Mall
📍12PM–4PM | $45 prix fixe
Three-course brunch with Japanese Soue Pancakes and Chicken Katsu Benedict. Add cocktails or mochi ice cream to wrap it up.

Dinner That Feels Like a Treat

Avra Miami
📍5PM–10PM
Greek dining at its best—grilled branzino, 30-day aged steak, and classic Mediterranean sides. No overcomplicated presentation, just really good food.

Mami Steak at Papi Steak
📍Sunday, May 11
Papi Steak switches it up for the day, giving moms champagne and luxe menu picks like Wagyu Pastrami and Florida Lobster Tail.

Kasumi, Boca Raton
📍Sunday, May 11
A refined Japanese menu with caviar, scallop carpaccio, and fresh cocktails. The outdoor terrace is a bonus.

Beauty & the Butcher
Includes a flower bar with a mini bouquet and complimentary bubbles if you buy a $35 bottle of rosé.

With a Show or Something Extra

MAI-KAI
📍1PM, 4PM, 7PM
Lei on arrival, tropical cuisine, and the Polynesian Islander Revue. Think full experience, not just food.

Ball & Chain
📍8PM–1AM
A salsa-heavy night with live music, bites, and a free class at 9PM. No brunch, all energy.

Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann
📍Sunday, May 11
Three-course Asado with parrillada, dessert buffet, and live entertainment. Poolside at Faena Miami Beach.

Glass & Vine, Bayshore Club, and Beauty & the Butcher
All feature bloom bars, waterfront views, and $35 rosé bottle specials. Simple, shareable, and relaxed.

Something Sweet or On-the-Go

Sesame Bakery
Fresh croissants, babka, and buttery pastries that feel homemade—but better.

MOTEK
Mediterranean brunch and lunch with dips, schnitzel, and a welcoming, cozy vibe.

The Hampton Social
📍Every Sunday in May
$12 martinis and two drinks themed just for moms—Mama Mia and MOMent of Zen.

Full Weekend Packages

W Miami – Mimosas & Memories
📍May 9–12
Two-night stay in a Marvelous Suite, MoMosa bar in-room, sweets tower, and TULUM brunch access. Starts at $849.

Big Public Celebration

Bayside Marketplace
📍May 10–11 | Starts at 1PM
Pick from 500 flowers at the weekend-long Flower Bar. Waterfront views, live music, and a chance to surprise mom with something you made yourself.

However You Celebrate, Make It Count

Whether you’re all about the rooftop brunch, prefer something low-key by the water, or want to surprise mom with a handpicked bouquet and her favorite dessert—what matters is showing up in a way that feels real. Miami’s offering up more than just photo ops this Mother’s Day. It’s about connection, good food, good energy, and giving the moms in our lives a day they’ll actually remember. However you choose to spend it, make it thoughtful. She deserves that.