Celebrate mom with grand seafood spreads, brunch favorites, free-flowing Champagne and decadent desserts at some of Southwest Florida’s best restaurants.
MARCO ISLAND
Ario at JW Marriott Marco Island: Mother’s Day dinner specials augment the full, à la carte menu. Reservations recommended. See More
Maia at JW Marriott Marco Island: A lunch buffet, served from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., includes chilled seafood and hot selections like seared sea scallops and slow-roasted tenderloin. $90 per person, $35 for children ages 4 to 12, free for kids under 4. Reservations required. See More
Sale e Pepe: The oceanfront Italian restaurant serves family-style brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting with a complimentary cocktail for mom. A selection of pastries and appetizers like slow-cooked octopus salad and peach and burrata salad, is followed by a choice of entrée, and an Italian-inspired dessert spread. $140 per person, $70 for kids ages 3 to 12, free for kids under 3. Reservations required. See More
NAPLES
Bar Tulia Mercato: Lunch specials include lobster Benedict and waffles with sweet mascarpone, orange glace and banana jam. Dinner specials feature prawns with garlic and chile arbol, linguini with clam sauce, and filet mignon. Reservations required. See More
Bicyclette Cookshop: Creative brunch specials include lion’s mane mushroom quiche with iberico chili crisp, a chilled seafood tower, fig clafouti and rhubarb swirl soft serve. Reservations recommended. See More
Bleu Provence: The three-course prix-fixe menu ($80) features choices like heirloom tomato gazpacho with burrata, pan-seared shrimp and scallops, and peach-rosemary crumble. À la carte dinner menu also available. Reservations required. See More
The Capital Grille: Enjoy a two-course prix-fixe brunch featuring warm blueberry bread, followed by a choice of appetizer and entrée like lobster frittata or center-cut filet mignon. A children’s menu includes familiar favorites like French toast and macaroni and cheese. $60 per person, $17 for kids. Also available at the Fort Myers location. Reservations required. See More
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Choose between the three-course brunch menu, with options like French onion frittata and shellfish salad, and the all-day, three-course, surf-and-turf dinner, offering filet mignon and North Atlantic lobster tail. $52 per person for brunch, $91 per person for dinner. Reservations required. See More
Forever Fiore Tea Lounge: Celebrate mom early on May 8 with a special tea service, featuring bottomless mimosas, pastries and finger sandwiches. Offered 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations required. See More
The French: Brunch seating begins at 11:30 a.m., and dinner starts at 4 p.m. The regular brasserie menu is supplemented with specials, like crab cakes and poached eggs with red pepper coulis and snapper en papillote. Reservations required. See More
LoLa 41: Mother’s Day brunch and dinner include smoked salmon croissant with osetra caviar, grilled langoustine over saffron-lemon risotto and a Wagyu sushi plate topped with shaved truffles. Reservations required. See More
M Waterfront Grille: Three-course lunch menu available from 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m, offering seafood classics like New England clam chowder and lobster quiche with hollandaise. $75 per person. Reservations required. See More
Nosh on Naples Bay: Brunch specials add to chef Todd Johnson’s menu of inventive small plates. Reservations required. See More
Ocean Prime: Mother’s Day brunch available until 3 p.m. Start with featured cocktails, like a citrus-rhubarb mimosa, then follow with runny egg-topped lobster toast, crab cake eggs Benedict, candied bacon and warm cinnamon bread. Reservations required. See More
Old Vines Naples at Mercato: Mother’s Day brunch is a festive affair with specials and free-flowing, bottomless bubbly. Reservations required. See More
Osteria Tulia: Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m., and dinner begins at 5 p.m. Specials include crispy Gulf snapper and avocado crostini with blue crab and burrata. Reservations required. See More
Rebecca’s: Mother’s Day brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with indulgent dishes like brioche French toast, eggs Benedict, rib-eye and eggs, and traditional caviar service. Reservations recommended. See More
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón: Brunch buffet served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring breakfast favorites, chef stations and an optional bar package. Reservations required. See More
Sails Restaurant: Toast mom with bottomless Champagne, wine, cocktails and housemade kombucha. Then, delve into an endless array of pastries, fresh seafood, luxe breakfast favorites and decadent desserts, including a showstopping Valrhona chocolate soufflé. $189 per person. Reservations recommended. See More
Truluck’s: Mother’s Day specials include craft cocktails, caviar service, lobster and Prime steaks. Reservations required. See More
Tigress Cantonese Chophouse: Moms are spoiled with a complimentary glass of Champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries and a long-stem rose. The regular menu features shareable dim sum selections, like spiced lamb chops and chilled lobster bao. Reservations required. See More
Warren American Whiskey Kitchen: The regular menu is complemented by brunch specials, complimentary wine tastings and a photo booth to capture family photos. Reservations required. See More
BONITA SPRINGS
Angelina’s Ristorante: Brunch menu includes elevated Italian-influenced fare, like baked eggs in spicy tomato sauce, blueberry-ricotta French toast and butternut squash ravioli with candied pecans. Don’t skip the brunch cocktails, Bellini bar and selections from the celebrated wine cellar. Reservations required. See More
Roy’s Restaurant: Specials, offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., include a coconut rum and muddled pineapple martini, Hawaiian lobster omelet and crab cake Benedict. Reservations recommended. See More
Tanglewood at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point: Champagne brunch available from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stations include made-to-order omelets and waffles, fresh salads, a grand selection of chilled seafood and sushi, hot entrées and roasts, and more than a dozen different desserts. $110 per person, $55 for kids ages 5 to 12, free for kids under 4. Reservations required. See More
FORT MYERS
Bellini’s: The special à la carte menu includes dishes like lobster-and-crab-stuffed artichokes, slow-roasted prime rib, seafood Wellington and red velvet cake. Reservations required. See More
Blossom & Brie: Spend Mother’s Day on the farm. The brunch buffet, served 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., skews classic with choices like eggs Benedict, buttermilk chicken, smoked salmon bagels, and an omelet and waffle station. $75 per person, $35 for kids ages 4 to 12, free for kids under 4. Reservations required. See More
Burroughs Home and Gardens: The historic home hosts high tea, starting at 11:15 a.m. Pair a freshly brewed pot with tea sandwiches, petit fours, canapés and sweet treats. $75 per person, $30 for kids under 12. Reservations required. See More
Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant: This waterfront institution serves a Mother’s Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a wide array of sweet and savory classics. $65 per person. Reservations required. See More
The Veranda: The special menu features Southern-tinged classics, like Gulf shrimp cocktail, southern grit cakes, oven-roasted halibut, filet mignon with sauce béarnaise, and peanut butter fudge pie. See More
Wisteria Tea Room & Cafe: On May 10, indulge in a tea service with finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and fresh scones. $63 per person, $30 for kids under 12. Reservations required. See More
CAPE CORAL
Gather: The special Mother’s Day buffet features creative brunch and lunch dishes. $65 per person, $25 for children 10 and under. Reservations required. See More
Sage on 47th: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., brunch features live music, chef specials and bottomless bubbly with fresh-squeezed juices. Reservations required. See More
PORT CHARLOTTE + BOKEELIA
Sunseeker Resort: Brunch offered from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with carving and made-to-order egg stations, plus an elegant dessert display. $64.99 per person, $20 for kids ages 4 to 12. Reservations required. See More
Tarpon Lodge: The special menu is full of decadent bites, like oysters Rockefeller, ancho-rubbed pork chop with pineapple salsa, filet mignon, butter-bathed lobster tails and salted caramel cheesecake. See More