By Ebony L. Morman 

Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away, which means it’s time to start making plans. Whether you want to celebrate your mom—or a mother figure—at home or while dining-in, these Charlotte restaurants, shops, and small businesses have you covered. They’re offering crab cake sliders, grilled steak panini, blueberry crumb cake, and more. 

Dine-In 

Afternoon Tea at Ballantyne, Ballantyne 

Mother-daughter afternoon tea includes seasonal treats, scones, and savory bites. 1-4 p.m. $70 per adult and $35 per child under 12. Reserve a spot online. 

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Angeline’s, Uptown 

Mother’s Day brunch includes crab cake sliders, pancake soufflé, grilled steak panini, whipped ricotta, cannolis, and more. $48 for adults and $20 for kids. Reserve a table online.

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Catalú, LoSo

Offering a unique “bottomless tapas” experience at both brunch and dinner services with numerous hot and cold offerings. Includes a Mimosa Toast at brunch, and Cava Toast at Dinner. $68/adults, $29/age 12 and under. Reserve a table online.

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Church & Union, Uptown 

The Mother’s Day brunch buffet includes prime rib, poke bites, waffles, bacon, cornbread, grits, home fries, raspberry tarts, and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $75 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under. Make a reservation online.  

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Fahrenheit, Uptown  

Brunch menu options include a sushi tasting, assorted meats and cheeses, prime rib, roasted turkey breast, grilled asparagus, chicken fritters, and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $65, kids (6-12) $25, and kids five and under eat for free. Make a reservation online or call 980-237-6718. 

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Mimosa Grill, Uptown

The brunch buffet includes quiche, classic deviled eggs, pecan-crusted French toast, roasted salmon, crab cakes, scalloped potatoes, fruit cobbler, and more. $60 for adults and $30 for children 10 and younger. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Reserve a table online. 

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Napa, multiple locations  

The Mother’s Day celebration includes both brunch and dinner. Brunch menu options include chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, whipped goat cheese, tomato bisque, chocolate mousse cake, and more. $40. Dinner options include lump crab cake, French onion soup, pan-roasted duck breast, wild mushroom ravioli, strawberry and rhubarb cheesecake, and more. $55. Make a reservation online. 

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Omakase by Prime Fish, Providence Park 

Celebrate mom with an omakase dinner, featuring champagne, wine, and sake. May 10-11. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. seatings. $600. Make a reservation online.

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Reid’s, SouthPark

The restaurant is offering a $49.99/adult, $19.99/12-and-under prix fixe brunch menu, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., which includes sirloin roast and Salmon Wellington carving stations, a shrimp station, made-to-order omelets and shrimp & grits, plus numerous breakfast/brunch dishes. Call 704-377-7686 for reservations.

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Santé, Matthews

The restaurant is offering a $49/adult, $24/12-and-under prix fixe brunch menu, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., with dishes including French country salad, braised pork belly, crab & shrimp stuffed crepes, braised short rib hash, chocolate mousse cake, and more. Reservations by phone only: 704-845-1899.

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Steak48, SouthPark

Menu offerings include heirloom tomato salad, colossal shrimp cocktail, bone-in ribeye, boursin cheese whipped potatoes, sugar snap peas, and more. The restaurant will have extended hours, opening from 12:30-10 p.m. Make a reservation online. 

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Takeout/Catering 

Renaissance Patisserie, SouthPark 

The shop will offer little spring pots—chocolate edible pots filled with brownie, coconut, and raspberry mousse—decorated for the holiday, a raspberry rose chocolate eclair, and more. Place orders online. 

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Table & Twine

The Mother’s Day brunch package includes shrimp and grits, spinach and ricotta stuffed croissants, blueberry crumb cake, and more. Serves 6 for $215.99. Serves 10 for $349.99. Mama’s favorite trio includes ham biscuits, chocolate chess pie, and strawberry lemonade cocktail mix. $54.99. Place orders online by 11:59 p.m. on May 8. Pickup or delivery on May 9th only from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.