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April 21, 2026
Celebrate Mother’s Day at these Charlotte-area restaurants
A citywide lineup ready to make mom the guest of honor
by Ebony L. Morman
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, making now the perfect time to start planning how you’ll celebrate. Whether you’re gathering the family for brunch or dinner to mark the day, these Charlotte-area restaurants are offering everything from chèvre frittatas to yuzu lobster rolls.
Angeline’s, Uptown
The Italian-inspired experience includes a three-course tasting menu that includes whipped ricotta, local greens salad, shrimp and grits, breakfast pizza, fingerling potatoes, cannolis, zeppoles, and more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $42 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under. Make a reservation online.
Aqua e Vino, Providence Park
Menu options include grilled octopus, gnocchi, risotto, pan-fried chicken, Mediterranean sea bass, herb roasted potatoes, arugula salad, Sicilian frozen sorbet, lemon meringue torte, and more. Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner 5-7:30 p.m. For reservations, call 704-364-4445. View full menu.
La Belle Helene, Uptown
Mother’s Day brunch, 9-4 includes choice of Bloody Mary or Mimosa, Dishes include a raw bar, prime rib carving station, smoked salmon station, rotisserie chicken, arugula salad, breakfast pastries, and more. $75/adult. $35/12-and-under. Make a reservation online.
Church & Union, Uptown
Mother’s Day brunch, 9-4 includes choice of Bloody Mary or Mimosa, Dishes include a prime rib carving station, smoked salmon, fried chicken, waffles, eggs, breakfast meats, banana cheesecake, pains au chocolat, and more. $75/adult. $35/12-and-under. Make a reservation online.
Eddie V’s, Uptown
Offering a special Mother’s Day two-course prix fixe brunch menu Saturday and Sunday on Mother’s Day weekend. Dish options include: Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Lobster Bisque, Pan-Seared Steak & Frittata, and Crab & Avocado Toast. $55/adult. Champagne and caviar add-on, +$49. Special children’s brunch menu, $17. Reserve a table online.
DTR, SouthPark, Plaza Midwood
Sunday brunch, 11-3, offers items such as chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, cinnamon rolls, and peach bellinis. Make a reservation online.
Fahrenheit, Uptown
The family-style brunch experience features sushi, beef tenderloin, roasted chicken, roasted vegetables, loaded deviled eggs, spring pear rigatoni, assorted pastries, and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $65 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under. A complimentary glass of prosecco or a mimosa will be available for each mom. Make a reservation online.
Foxcroft Food & Wine, Birkdale Village
The restaurant will feature two special Mother’s Day brunch dishes—lobster quiche and orange ricotta French toast—alongside its full brunch menu. Reserve a table online.
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, Uptown
The interactive celebration in the rhapsody ballroom includes a make-your-own-bouquet station, a chocolate dipped strawberries shop, an avocado toast bar, a Belgium waffle grazing table, and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $95 per person, $40 for children ages 4–12, and free for children 3 and under. Reserve a seat online.
L’Ostrica, Montford Park
Enjoy housemade pastries, fried oysters, springtime salads, and more. Reserve a table online.
Mimosa Grill, Uptown
The brunch buffet includes sweet potato and cranberry salad, deviled eggs, chilled cocktail shrimp, shaved prime rib, maple pork sausage, French toast, cast-iron carrots, and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $58 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under. Make a reservation online.
Mizu, SouthPark
Menu offerings include smoked salmon avocado toast, Hong Kong French toast, shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, Kobe beef hot dog, cobb salad, yuzu lobster roll, and more.. Brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and dinner 5-9 p.m. Make a reservation online.
Napa, multiple locations
The three-course brunch includes yogurt parfait, French onion soup, goat cheese crostinis, chicken and waffles, Southern shrimp and grits, coffee panna cotta, poundcake, and more. $45++. The three-course dinner includes Caesar salad, ahi tuna tartare, crab cakes, fried chicken, pan-seared salmon, cheesecake, and more. Make a reservation online.
Oak Steakhouse, SouthPark
Alongside the regular menu, Mother’s Day features include Belgium waffles, cinnamon rolls, steak and eggs, rack of lamb, and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Reserve a table online.
Omakase by Prime Fish, Cotswold
The Mother’s Day Experience, running Friday-Sunday, Mother’s Day weekend, includes nigiri, caviar, truffles, wagyu, and more. Alcohol pairing included. Seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $600. Make a reservation online.
Steak 48, SouthPark
Menu offerings include prime steakhouse meatballs, crispy shrimp, heirloom tomato salad, caviar cones, filet mignon, au gratin potatoes, asparagus fries, sea scallops, lump crab cakes, triple layer key lime pie, peanut butter pie, and more. 12-10 p.m. Make a reservation online.
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