Credit Edible South Florida
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. If you’re looking for unique and memorable gifts that celebrate the flavors of South Florida, look no further: we’ve compiled some of the best local gift ideas for Mother’s Day. From Sunday brunches, delicious food and drink gifts, extragavant desserts and one-of-a-kind experiences, we’ve got you covered.
EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES
Cinco de Mama, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Get a head start on Mother’s Day festivities with a Mom’s night out in Coconut Grove, featuring free gift bags, live music, drink specials and more at Cinco de Mama. Round up your friends and register on Eventbrite to claim your free swag bag featuring a surprise gift card ranging from $25 to $500 for use at a participating Coconut Grove business. There will be Mother’s Day flowers & musical entertainment to celebrate our moms!
WHEN: Fri., May 5 6-9pm
WHERE: Fuller Street
Deering Estate, Cutler Bay
WHAT: Shared experiences for mom and the family include a Mother’s Day Concert featuring artist-in-residence Susana Behar accompanied by a talented ensemble of musicians on Sat., May 13, 8pm-9:30pm; Mother’s Day Brunch (bring your own picnic) on Sun., May 14 10am-4pm and a Mother’s Day Bay Cruise with a glass of champagne.
WHERE: 16701 SW 72 Ave.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables
WHAT: Lots of activities for mom: Picnic, plants, mimosas and strolls through this lush garden.
WHERE: 10901 Old Cutler Road.
Farm Event, Mima Market
WHAT: Breakfast-in-bed-inspired plant-based meal on a farm in North Miami. If you have ittle ones, they can take part in a nature activity with Lina of Little Leaves Waldorf School. A portion of proceeds go to Amigos de la Huerta, an organization dedicated to connecting people to nature through education on growing vegetables, herbs and pollinator plants.
WHERE: North Miami (address disclosed upon purchase)
Farm-to-Table at Mack’s Farm, Davie
WHAT: Dine on the farm! Appetizers, dinner, games, prizes, music ($50) per person.
WHEN: Sat., May 13 at 5pm
WHERE: 4970 SW 111 Terrace Davie
Gulfstream Park Village, Hallandale Beach
WHAT: Treat Mom to a day of fun at Gulfstream Park Village, including brunch overlooking the race track at Ten Palms Restaurant ($65 per person); tap beer and bar bites at Yard House; bowling at Strike 10 Bowling and Sports Lounge; and other activities.
WHERE: Gulfstream Park, 901 S Federal Hwy.
Plant Sale, Ready-to-Grow Gardens
WHAT: Mother’s Day sale of tropical fruit trees, summer veggies and herbs, soil amendments plus gardening tips.
WHEN: Sat., May 13, 10am-3pm
WHERE: 4590 SW 122 Ave.
Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables
WHAT: Treat the family and Mom to breakfast, lunch or dinner of $75 or more through May 31 and get a $25 future dining gift card. Participating restaurants include Bazille, Brasserie Central, C’est Bon, Ebar, Eclectico Restaurant and Bar, Mariposa, Perry’s Steakhouse, Sawa. Sea Grill, Villagio Restaurant and Yard House.
WHERE: 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables
Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, Coral Gables
WHAT: Take Mom to taste her favorite bubbles and rosés at a special tasting ($25). Jeffrey has also put together a wine party pack for her ($175 for 6, $310 for 12).
WHEN: Tasting: May 12, 7-9pm; open all weekend
WHERE: 124 Miracle Mile
Aventura Farmers Market, Aventura
WHAT: This Special Edition Market – running Fri., May 12 through Sun., May 14 – means more time to shop for Mom and take her there for shopping and lunch in air-conditioned comfort. South Florida’s largest indoor market is packed with local artisan food products: pastries, baked goods, olive oil, arepas, juices, empanadas, gourmet hot dogs, alfajores, gelato, tea, vegan tacos, guacamole, Mediterranean foods, chocolates, preserves, among others – plus pet gifts, candles, plants and flowers, jewelry and much more. Treat Mom to lunch at the mall, too. Restaurant choices include Israeli eatery Motek, New York Italian Serafina, Peruvian Pollos & Jarras, Pubbelly Sushi, Thai and Japanese dishes from Sushi Siam, Five Guys Burger and Fries, to name just a few, or offerings at Treats Food Hall.
WHERE: Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Brunch Bouquets, Chick’N Jones
WHAT: Pillsbury is partnering with chef and Chick‘N Jones restaurant owner Amaris Jones for Pillsbury Brunch Bouquets, featuring cinnamon rolls, biscuits and crescent rolls. These fresh-baked gifts come in two varieties: The Doughboy’s Simply Sweet Brunch Bouquet and The Doughboy’s Chocolate Dipped Delights Brunch Bouquet ($20 each). Order starting May 10 for pickup or delivery through Chick‘N Jones via DoorDash. All bouquets will be delivered on Mother’s Day. Walk-ins will also be welcome at Chick‘N Jones in Miami Beach to purchase a bouquet while supplies last on Mother’s Day.
WHERE: Time Out Market, 1601 Drexel Ave
Bunnie Cakes, Doral
WHAT: Special Mother’s Day treats include Very Vanilla or Chocolate Bunnie Garden 3-Layer Cake pr cupcakes, with a gluten-free option.
WHEN: Place orders by May 10 for on-time delivery.
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop
WHAT: Pick up a pie, cake, cheesecake, cookies or brownies at any of the bake shop’s three locations.
WHERE: Wynwood: 2545 N Miami Ave.; Coconut Grove: 3435 Main Hwy.; Fort Lauderdale: 250 N Federal Hwy.
Flower U-Pick, French Farms, Redland
WHAT: Pick a bouquet of colorful zinnias for Mom! French Farms’ field of flowers is open for u-pick. For $20, you’ll get a flower bucket and pair of pruners to use and they’ll set you loose. You can also pick up flowering plants, herbs and summer perennials to plant in your garden, too. Can’t make it? You can also order a bouquet here: https://frenchfarms.net/collections/frontpage/products/mothers-day-flowe…
WHEN: Sat., May 13 and Sun., May 14 from 10am-5pm
WHERE: Little River Coop Nursery, 22301 SW 157 Ave.
Mima Market, Miami Shores
WHAT: Super local gifts for Mom, including rustic Caracas Bakery bread, Mima local honey, Numinous sustainable soap, Aroa craft yogurt, Green Thumb popcorn, Pamela Wasabi cookies, La Gringuita gourmet cookie dough, Mother Earth Miami calendula salve, Gables Delight jam, Buena Vsta Candle Co. soy wax candles, lots more. Or make a custom basket!
WHERE: 9725 NE 2 Ave.
Orchidscapes, South Florida
WHAT: One-stop shop for orchids for your trees and palms in your South Florida garden. They source unique orchid species and incorporate them into landscapes big and small, residential or commercial.
Pamela Wasabi Bakery
WHAT: Order Mom a luxurious, hand-crafted plant-based dessert from local artisan Pamela Wasabi. Among the many choices: their unique vegan tiramisu cake, crafted with a soak of non-alcoholic rosé wine and orange blossom water, layered between macerated strawberries. Or how about a beautiful box of ten raw chocolate truffles made from all-natural plant-based ingredients? Ship or pick up.
WHERE: 1602 NW 20th St., Allapattah
BRUNCH: MIAMI
Aba, Bal Harbour
WHAT: Mediterranean dishes include halva toast, crusted yellowfin tuna and fava bean succotash.
WHERE: Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave.
Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen, South Beach
WHAT: All-day brunch from 10am-9pm includes complimentary welcome mimosas for moms, green shakshuka en croute; smoked local fish dip; and tahini creme brulee with sesame tuile.
WHERE: 864 Commerce St.
Amal Miami, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Special brunch menu at this Lebanese hotspot includes avocado toast, lobster benedict, dolma lamb chops and orange cake for dessert.
WHERE: 3480 Main Hwy.
American Social Bar & Restaurant, Brickell
WHAT: Spoil Mom with brunch dishes like Fruity Pebbles Chicken and Waffles, grilled chicken mac and cheese, mimosa specials and more.
WHERE: 690 SW 1st Ct.
Balan’s, Brickell
WHAT: A la carte brunch menu includes eggs benedict, Mexican eggs and other dishes and a tea cup cocktail.
WHERE: 901 S Miami Ave.
Batch Gastropub, Miami
WHAT: Sweet and savory menu classics for Mom, like chicken and waffles and avocado toast.
WHERE: 30 SW 12 St.
Bellini, Mr. C, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Share a delicious meal with Mom overlooking Biscayne Bay, with exclusive Mother’s Day menu items like branzino carpaccio, ravioli filled with potato, porcini and crispy speck and rum cake with mango cream.
WHERE: 2988 McFarlane Rd.
Branja, Upper Buena Vista
WHAT: Mother’s Day weekend features chef’s table dinners, special omakase-style 12-seat dining experiences offering six- to seven-course menus with dishes that merge Lebanese and Syrian cuisine ($100 per person).
WHEN: Dinner seatings at 6:30pm and 8:30pm on Fri., May 12, Sat., May 13 and Sun., May 14
WHERE: 5010 NE Second Ave.
Cafe La Trova, Little Havana
WHAT: Latin-American-inspired a la carte specials plus a complimentary glass of Prosecco for moms.
WHERE: 971 SW 8 St.
Cantina La Veinte, Brickell
WHAT: Waterfront dining featuring unlimited traditional Mexican cuisine and one entree, including huevos rancheros, avocado toast, sopes and more ($65 per person).
WHERE: 495 Brickell Ave.
CHICA Miami
WHAT: Mother’s Day brunch specialty dishes like lobster “a lo macho” Benedict, whole fish jalea and arroz con leche creme brulee.
WHERE: 5556 NE 4th Court
MORE INFO: CHICA Miami
Chotto Matte Miami
WHAT: Indulge Mom with a multi-sensory dining experience, like the Chef Experience ($276) exploring the finest tastes of Nikkei cuisine; the Nikkei Experience ($180), a nine-course experience; Sushi Experience with dishes and sake pairings.
WHERE: 1666 Lenox Ave.
COTE Miami, Design District
WHAT: Mother’s Day Feast ($125 per person), a tour of the finest plates, including scallops and USDA Prime, American Wagyu and Japanese A5 Wagyu, plus other Korean specialties. Can’t be with Mom this year? Treat her to Mother’s Day Feast for 2-3 ($219.95), available for national shipping through Goldbelly.
WHERE: 3900 NE 2 Ave.
The Deck at Island Gardens
WHAT: Two special brunch offers ($85 and $145 per person) include seafood dishes, mimosa and bellini specials.
WHERE: 888 MacArthur Causeway
Fiola Miami, Coral Gables
WHAT: Three-course prix-fixe menu includes cobia ceviche, ricotta and lemon pancake, swordfish Milanese, Delmonico steak and eggs and desserts ($135 per person).
WHERE: 1500 San Ignacio Ave.
Fi’lia, SLS Brickell
WHAT: Sweet and savory specials in addition to their a la carte menu include crab eggs benedict, pina colada parfait, crispy French toast brioche donut and a Madre Mia cocktail. Mothers will take home a wine giveaway bag.
WHERE: 1300 S Miami Ave.
Gala & Muse Bar, Aventura
WHAT: Brunch buffet choices include prime rib carved to order, pork carnitas taco station, omelet station, achiote chicken, charcuterie, chilled seafood, bagels, potato latkes and chef’s assorted sweets (11am-4pm, $75 per person).
WHERE: Hilton Aventura Miami, 2885 NE 191 St.
Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails, Downtown Miami
WHAT: Special menu for Mom includes a breakfast station with made-to-order omelets, French toast, smoked bacon and sausage; beef tenderloin carving station; smoked salmon; chilled shrimp; artisan breads; selection of desserts ($65 for adults, $30 kids).
WHERE: Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, 1633 N Bayshore Dr.
Joia Beach. Miami
WHAT: Treat Mom to Riviera Sunday brunch with live DJs, dancing and a menu that includes beach bagel platter, east and west coast oysters or steak and eggs.
WHERE: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Joliet, Miami Beach
WHAT: Southern-inspired brunch specials and boozy bottomless offerings of rosé and champagne.
WHERE: 1209 17 St.
KAO Sushi & Grill, Coral Gables
WHAT: Argentine, Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine. All mothers will get a complimentary cocktail, a French 75 or French 76 and red velvet cake.
WHERE: 127 Miracle Mile
Katsuya and The Bazaar Pair-up, SLS South Beach
WHAT: Sample flavors from both iconic South Beach restaurants, including a raw bar, omelet station, breakfast, carving section sushi selections, Bazaar signature dishes and more ($135 per person, $65 children 5-11).
WHERE: 1701 Collins Ave.
Klaw, Edgewater
WHAT: Beautiful views of Biscayne Bay and dishes like King Crab scramble, grilled oysters or grilled striped bass.
WHERE: 1737 N Bayshore Dr.
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
WHAT: Peruvian-inspired cuisine from executive chef Diego Oka with stations that include lomo saltado, arroz con pato, pan con chicharron and shrimp cocktail ($175 per person).
WHERE: Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Dr.
LEKU, Allapattah
WHAT: Enjoy Sunday brunch indoors or outdoors with new menu items like crispy confit suckling pig with smoked piperade and mussel and clam black rice. All mothers received a boxed gateau basque tart.
WHERE: 1100 NW 23 St.
Lightkeepers at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
WHAT: Mother’s Day brunch features caviar, sushi and chilled seafood, three carving stations a children’s buffet and a selection of 12 desserts (adults $155, children $49).
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami, 455 Grand Bay Dr.
Market at EDITION, South Beach
WHAT: Celebrate Mom with fresh seafood offerings, artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards and classic brunch favorites ($55 for adults, $35 for kids).
WHERE: 2901 Colline Ave.
MaryGold’s Florida Brasserie at Arlo Wynwood
WHAT: Four-course tasting menu for Mother’s Day features fennel pollen caesar, line0caught sashimi, steak au poivre and key lime or chocolate fondant.
WHERE: Arlo Wynwood, 2217 NW Miami Ct.
Maü Miami, Midtown Miami
WHAT: Take Mom and the whole family for an a la carte brunch with dishes like Maü omelet, steak and eggs, butter waffles and fried chicken, bottomless mimosas and bellinis and other specials.
WHERE: 3252 NE 1 Ave.
Mayami, Wynwood
WHAT: Wagyu sliders, Japanese pancakes, huevos rancheros and other specials with live music and bottomless cocktails.
WHERE: 127 NW 23 St.
Mondrian South Beach
WHAT: Relax bayside and enjoy a brunch buffet with fresh seafood, antipasti, curated salads and pastries, plus a complimentary glass of Whispering Angel ($95 for adults, $55 for children under 12).
WHERE: 1100 West Ave.
Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar, Midtown Miami
WHAT: Special brunch sponsored by Pommery featuring all-day drink specials, roses for all the moms and giveaways.
WHERE: 3201 Buena Vista Blvd.
Nikki Beach, South Beach
WHAT: Try their Amazing Sundays Brunch ($85 per person) features handcrafted cocktails and rosé, live omelet, pasta paella, sushi, carving stations and housemade desserts.
WHERE: 1 Ocean Dr.
Novikov Miami, Downtown
WHAT: Does mom love sushi and Chinese food? Treat her to Sunday brunch, featuring a mix of buffet elements and tableside service, including a sushi bar, seafood station, dim sum, and nigiri carts of premium options ($99-199).
WHERE: 300 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Ocean Social by Chef Tristen Epps. Miami Beach
WHAT: Mother’s Day brunch features omelette and waffle stations, salad bar, pizza and pasta stations and housemade bread display, fruits de mer display; Caja China carvery; and dessert bar ($75 per person, $28 per child).
WHERE: Eden Roc Miami Beach, 4525 Collins Ave. Special a la carte menu for dunner from 5-9pm.
Orno, Coral Gables
WHAT: Farm-to-table cuisine from chef Niven Patel, plus dishes like Belgian waffle, ricotta pancake and housemade pastrami benedict, and make-your-own mimosas and bellinis.
WHERE: THesis Hotel Miami, 1350 S Dixie Hwy.
Osaka Nikkei, Brickell
WHAT: New Nikkei brunch features a la carte dishes and a $95 Nomihodai beverage package or unlimited 2013 Perrier Jouet Bella Poc Brut.
WHERE: 1300 Brickell Bay Dr.
Osteria Morini Miami Beach
WHAT: Enjoy Northern Italian brunch specials, like Lobster Beneditc, spaghetti carbonara, pane rustico and torta di formaggio.
WHERE: 1750 Alton Rd.
Playa, South Beach
WHAT: Four-course prix-fixe menu at Lincoln Road’s Southern Mediterranean restaurant, including dishes like cream of corn soup or seared scallops, jumbo shrimp cocktail and Maine lobster or broiled signature steak ($135 per person).
WHERE: 1750 Alton Rd.
Red Rooster, Overtown
WHAT: Brunch specials and a la carte dishes like blackened diver scallops with creamy plantain risotto and West African palm nut soup broth plus blackberry macadamia nut cobbler. Complimentary glass of bubbles and a flower, too.
WHERE: 920 NW 2 Ave.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour
WHAT: Indulgent brunch at the Artisan Beach House features made-to-order French toast and pancakes; free-range eggs; freshly baked bread and pastries; meats, seafood and smoked salmon; cheeses and cured meats; antipasti and vegetables and gourmet desserts ($175 per adult and $50 per child).
WHERE: 10295 Collins Ave.
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
WHAT: Mother’s Day brunch includes eggs and omelets station, fresh fruit and juice bar, artisanal doughnut wall, sushi station, raw bar, caviar and blini station, pasta and risotto station, carving station, desserts and more ($159 adults, $70 children).
WHERE: 3300 SW 27 Ave.
Rusty Pelican Miami, Key Biscayne
WHAT: Priz-fixe brunch with the best views of Miami, with four courses of contemporary American dishes like crab cake benedict, fried chicken and waffle and more ($92 adults, $35 children).
WHERE: 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
RWSB, Miami Beach
WHAT: Three-course prix fixe menu with Tuscan dishes including Fiorentina crepes and pizza viziosa.
WHERE: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave.
Sawa Restaurant and Lounge, Coral Gables
WHAT: Japanese-Mediterranean fusion cuisine with half of Mom-osas and live music on the outdoor patio from noon-3pm.:
WHERE: Shops at Merrick Park, 360 San Lorenzo
Sexy Fish Miami, Brickell
WHAT: Specially curated Mother’s Day experience includes limitless champagne and cocktails with your choice of five dishes and one dessert.
WHERE: 1001 S Miami Ave.
Sofia, Design District
WHAT: Frittata, caviar benedict, strawberry pistachio tart and other special brunch items for celebrating moms.
WHERE: 140 NE 39 St.
SUGARCANE raw bar grill, Midtown Miami
WHAT: Global flavors and epic drinks for mom, including lobster benedict, guava waffle, duck confit frisee salad and Mama Said So cocktail.
WHERE: 3252 NE 1 Ave.
TUR Kitchen, Coral Gables
WHAT: Four-course menu beginning with amuse bouche and including manti (Turkish dumplings); Niman Ranch Heritage Striploin or Gratitude King Oyster Mushrooms; opera cake or lavender pannacotta ($125 per person).
WHERE: 259 Giralda Ave.
Verde at PAMM
WHAT: Mother’s Day specials include salmon tartar, crispy potato nest and smoked swordfish crudo.
WHERE: Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd.
Vinya Table, Coral Gables
WHAT: Three-course prix fixe menu includes dishes like brie en croute, crispy pork belly, squash ricotta ravioli, braised short ribs, tropical pavlova and a complimentary glass of rosé for moms.
WHERE: 266 Miracle Mile
Zucca, Coral Gables
WHAT: Italian-inspired brunch menu features avocado toast topped with smoked salmon, toasted honey croissant filled with burrata, mortadella and pistachio; and eggs benedict.
WHERE: 162 Alcazar Ave.
Zuma, downtown Miami
WHAT: Weekend brunch includes hanger steak with shiso chimichurri, miso black cod, Chilean seabass and other specials.
WHERE: 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way
BRUNCH: FORT LAUDERDALE
American Social Bar & Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Spoil Mom with brunch dishes like Fruity Pebbles Chicken and Waffles, grilled chicken mac and cheese, mimosa specials and more.
WHERE: 721 E Las Olas Blvd.
B Ocean Resort, Fort Lauderdale Beach
WHAT: Mother’s Day menu from noon-3pm includes charcuterie, golden beer and pear salad, burrata caprice, patisserie, breakfast, and omelet station ($65++ per adult and $35++ per child under 10).
WHERE: 1140 Seabreeze Blvd.
Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Seafood Tower special ($99, serves 2-4) and bottomless beverage package, plus signature a la carte brunch.
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
The Field Irish Pub and Eatery, Dania Beach
WHAT: Take Mom out for brunch, lunch or dinner with a full menu all day and Irish breakfast and brunch specials from 11:30-2pm and live Irish music from 6:30-8pm.
WHERE: 3281 Griffin Rd.
La Fuga, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Coastal Italian brunch plus bottomless mimosas. Cured meats and cheeses, bruschetta, pizza bar and pasta station, luxurious desserts.
WHERE: Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 2900 Riomar St.
The House on the River, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Located on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, this lovely Old Florida space makes use of vintage furniture, mixed china and vibrant flowers for ambiance. Their launch on Mother’s Day features a brunch menu that includes smoked salmon board, French toast, shrimp eggs Benedict, short rib sliders, seafood and chocolate bread pudding ($59 per person, $29 children 6-10).
WHEN: Mother’s Day, May 14
WHERE: 301 SW 3 Ave.
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
WHAT: Buffet equipped with hot stations of Belgian waffles and frittatas, salads, bread and pastries and seasonal desserts.
WHERE: 1111 N. Ocean Dr.
Ocean2000, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Brunch buffet features lobster Cobb salad, chilled delicacies from the sea, Mediterranean lobster frittata, seafood paella, herb0crusted prime rib and sweet treats, plus bottomless mimosas and live music ($95 per person + $25 additional for bottomless mimosas, $45 per child).
WHERE: Pelican Grand Beach Resort, 200 N Ocean Blvd.
Riva, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Seaside views, a relaxing atmosphere and a brunch buffet featuring an omelet station, seafood bar, carving station, dessert bar and other dishes ($89 for adults and $38 for children ages 5-12).
WHERE: Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, 3030 Holiday Dr.
BRUNCH: FLORIDA KEYS
Mahina, Isla Bella Beach Resort, Marathon
WHAT: Buffet-style brunch with various stations of salad, seafood, made-to-order eggs and more.
WHERE: 1 Knights Key Boulevard, MM 47 Marathon
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen, Oceans Edge Resort & Marina, Key West
WHAT: Yellowfin highlights include all-you-can-eat small plates with bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys from 11am-2pm.
WHERE: 5950 Peninsular Ave.