The Ultimate Mother’s Day Lunch in Sydney 2022
Planning to take mum out for Mother’s Day lunch in Sydney as a treat this year? There are plenty of options, but expect them to book out early and get yourself sorted out asap!
From brunch to high tea, a harbour cruise or fine dining treat, a picnic or buffet, there is a Mother’s Day lunch for all budgets and families. When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, some quality time and any of these dining experiences will make it a special day.
There are no excuses, we have done hours of research to compile this list, all you have to do is make the booking. Don’t worry, we won’t tell mum we helped you 😉 Oh and book early or you might miss out!
Whatever you do, spoil mum, we all know she deserves it!
Find the perfect restaurant for Mother’s Day in Sydney
We have been busy updating this page and will continue to do so daily until Mother’s Day. If we’ve missed any, please get in touch to let us know! It’s divided into all mum’s favourites from lavish buffets to leisurely brunchs, lunches in the city and by the suburbs and of course high teas – for all those mum’s with a sweet tooth!
Mother’s Day Buffets
This year buffets seem to be making a bit of a comeback with some of our favourites like Feast at the Sheraton Grand back in action.
Feast at the Sheraton Grand
Feast has reopened its legendary buffet, considered the best seafood offering in Sydney, on weekends only, from Friday to Sunday. The buffet is open 12pm – 2pm for lunch and 5.30pm-8.30pm for dinner Friday and Saturday only.
Mother’s day Long lunch X Penfolds Max’s rose experiences and will add a decadent selection of Mother’s Day specials including seafood delicacies like oysters, lobster tails and crab served with a glass of rose.
Cost: Adults $129, Kids (5-12 years) $64.50. for Sunday or $99 if you celebrate on Friday or Saturday.
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9286 6000
Epicurean
Experience world class indulgence and feast on some of the world’s most exciting cuisine across Epicurean’s nine open kitchens.
Indulge in a decadent selection of Mother’s Day specials including seafood delicacies like oysters, lobster tails, Alaskan crab and Moreton Bay bug, to decadent desserts like yuzu and mango tart, raspberry coconut cake, white chocolate panna cotta and more.
Located on level 5 of Crown Towers Building in Barangaroo here are views over the western harbour from the bright dining room. There will be a special gift for all mums!
Lunch cost: Adults $160pp
Make a booking | Phone: 02 8871 7171
Sailmaker at Hyatt Regency
If your mum is a seafood lover, head straight to Sailmaker for their Signature Seafood Table this Mother’s Day. Offering only the freshest seafood, mouth-watering roast dinner, antipasto selection, salads and decadent desserts, in Hyatt Regency Sydney’s Sailmaker Restaurant.
Help yourself to the seafood bar with chef’s selection of the finest produce from Iconic Sydney Seafood Market (oysters, prawns, crab, octopus and more). Accompanied by a tower of salads, sides and antipasto, shared style seasonal mains, topped off with indulgent desserts … all the treats to spoil Mum this Mother’s Day.
Offered for both lunch from noon or dinner from 5.30pm.
Cost: Adults $95pp Children $65
Make a booking | Phone: 61 2 8099 1234
Skyfeast
Surprise Mum with revolving views of the city, a glass of Mumm Marlborough on arrival, an unlimited feast and a surprise treat for Mum. Available Friday 6th May dinner, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May all day.
Cost: Adults $140 lunch and $150 dinner. Kids $50
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 1300 391 808
The Epping Club
Enjoy a delicious Mother’s Day buffet breakfast in Rawsons Restaurant, including pastries, eggs, bacon and all the trimmings. Available from 8.30am on Mother’s Day.
Cost: Adults $35-39 Kids $20 Children under 2 years free
Find out more | Make a booking | Phone: 9876 4357.
Mother’s Day High Teas
If mum has a sweet tooth, you can’t beat a high tea. It’s an excuse to eat all the desserts!
Hyatt Regency G&Tea
If like me, your mum loves her gin, then the Hyatts G&Tea is a must. Starting with a locally made Poor Tom’s gin cocktail and finishing with a decadent dessert buffet, there is no way anyone could leave here disappointed.
Forget the finger sandwiches here from delicious warm scones matched with Australian flavours, to savoury delights like cured salmon, burrata, pork bun and prawn twisties and to the theatrical showstopper; the Botanical Dessert Table with over eight creative treats to feast on – this is the perfect treat to spoil Mum this Mother’s Day!
Cost: Adults $85 Children: $55
View the menu | Make a booking |
QVB Tea Room
Early birds will appreciate the 8:00am Breakfast High Tea on offer at the QVB this year.
Enjoy savoury freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves followed by finely cut sandwiches, savoury pastries and delectable petit cakes, all created daily by our highly skilled team of chefs. To compliment is Asia’s largest selection of Ronnefeldt teas, a total of 29 speciality teas for you to choose from.
We’re making this year extra special for Mum with a special beverage menu available on the day with amazing upgrades to enjoy with your High Tea. Make your experience extra memorable by pre-purchasing a chrysanthemum for $20 to be at your table upon arrival.
The Tea Room QVB is pleased to offer the following High Tea options: gluten-free OR dairy free OR egg free OR a nut free OR vegan OR vegetarian. Please advise your dietary requirements when making a reservation, we require 24 hours’ notice to accommodate.
Cost: Adults $75-100 children $55 (12 years and under)
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 9283 7279
Radisson Blu Hotel
Served in the historic the Lady Fairfax room at the Radisson Blue, the historic home of the original Sydney Morning Herald, the menus include delicacies such as Sago Pearl pudding with cantaloupe and lemon crystal jelly, Belgian chocolate macaroons filled with rich chocolate ganache, divine Strawberry, and coconut mini cheesecake, and sticky date pudding with caramelized nuts and candied orange peel.
Rather than just added a couple of vegan or gluten-free options, there is an entirely gluten-free or vegan High Tea, even just for one person in the party, meaning everyone can enjoy the same range of delicious food.
Cost: Adults $75
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 8214 0400
TWR (at Crown)
Enjoy TWR’s exclusive Mother’s Day High Tea menu and indulge in a delectable array of savoury and sweet treats with a glass of Champagne and include a special gift for Mum.
This special high tea will be available from 6 to 8 May.
Cost: $120 per person
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 8871 7171
Teahouse (at Crown)
Escape into the whimsical surrounds of Teahouse for a unique High Tea experience, inspired by traditional Chinese flavours and dishes and presented in surprising and unexpected ways.
Enjoy an exquisite selection of sweet and savoury treats with a glass of champagne with Mum. Available Sat and Sunday from 2-5pm A special gift will be presented to all Mums.
Cost: $148 per person
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone:
Bar 83
Surprise Mum with a high tea, including a cocktail or mocktail on arrival and sweet or savoury stand with 3 tiers. Two-hour sittings between 12-3pm.
Cost: Adults $80 18+
View the menu | Make a booking
Sir Stanford Hotel Circular Quay
Sir Stanford will offer a Mother’s Day High Tea from 12.30-2.30pm. An indulgent high tea experience filled with decadent sweet and savoury treats, a glass of sparkling wine, and more. Dine and Discover vouchers accepted.
Cost: Adults $94 and Kids $65 Kids under 6 years are free.
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 9252 4600
Gunners Barracks Mosman
Gunners’ Barracks will offer special Mother’s Day High Tea sessions all weekend. Starting with an 8am Breakfast High Tea and ending the day with Sunset High Tea at 5:30pm.
Enjoy a selection of freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves followed by finely cut sandwiches, savoury pastries and delectable petit cakes, all created on site by our highly skilled team of chefs. To compliment is Asia’s largest selection of Ronnefeldt teas, a total of 41 speciality teas for you to choose from.
We’re making this year extra special for Mum with a special beverage menu available on the day with amazing upgrades to enjoy with your High Tea. Make your experience extra memorable by pre-purchasing a chrysanthemum for $20 to be at your table upon arrival.
- Traditional High Tea – a set selection of finger sandwiches, petit fours, sweet and savoury pastries, scone with preserve and clotted cream, tea or coffee.
- Sparking High Tea – Traditional high tea served with a glass of Australian sparkling wine
- Champagne High Tea – Traditional high tea served with a piccolo of French champagne
- Cocktail High Tea – Traditional high tea served with one of our select cocktails
- Children’s High Tea – a child friendly selection of finger sandwiches, sweets, savoury item, scone with strawberry and raspberry jam and clotted cream, choice of tea, hot chocolate, juice or soft drink
Cost: Adults $75-100 depending on beverages Children $55
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 8962 5900
Mother’s Day Harbour Cruises 2020
Join family and friends out on the harbour this Mother’s Day. A Mother’s Day cruise can be more affordable than many of the waterfront restaurants and time on the harbour is always time well spent.
Captain Cook Mother’s Day Cruises
Sydney’s premier cruise company is offering three ways to celebrate Mother’s Day on the MV Sydney 2000.
Mother’s day Lunch Cruise
- Top Deck Lunch 2-course dining & up to 1½ hrs
- Top Deck Long Lunch 3-course dining & up to 3 hrs
- Every Mum enjoys a complimentary glass of Sparkling Wine
- 12 noon or 1.30pm from King St Wharf 1 or 12.30pm from Circular Quay Wharf 6
- $99 (Currently $69 early bird special)
Book the Mother’s Day Top Deck Lunch
Harbour Sunset Dinner
The Sunset Dinner is a perfect way to celebrate with mum. Take a visit to the Botanic Gardens or Darling Harbour before you board your afternoon cruise and watch the sunset and the city lights sparkle.
- 3-course menu, served alternatively
- One 2 hour circuit of the harbour
- Every Mum enjoys a complimentary glass of Sparkling Wine
- 5.00pm from King Street Wharf No.1
- 5.30pm from Circular Quay Wharf No.6
Book the Harbour Sunset Dinner
Captain Cook Mumm Harbour Bar
Spend an afternoon sharing a bottle of bubbles and Sydney Harbour with your mum (or nana!). Captain Cook’s Mumm Bar is a great way to reconnect with mum.
The Harbour Bar experience will offer three choices for Mother’s Day:
- Mumm Champagne Harbour Bar $129, including a bottle of Mumm Champagne between 2 and a tiered seafood platter to share
- Cocktail Harbour Bar $75, including one cocktail and one house beverage and an Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board between two
- Premium Harbour Experience $65 including one house beverage of your choice and an Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board between two
Where to Eat Mother’s Day Lunch in Sydney City
It’s worth noting that 2022 lunches are booking fast–if you have your heart set on something, book it now!
Infinity at Sydney Tower
It always feels like a special occasion when we ride the elevator to the top of Sydney Tower for a meal. The view is almost as good as the food at Infinity!
This Mother’s Day enjoy a glass of Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne on arrival, Amuse-bouche & 3 course menu and a rose & treat box for Mum.
Cost: Adults $165 lunch and $180 dinner. Kids $50
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 1300 391 808
The Glenmore Hotel
Raise the bar this Mother’s Day with a decadent feast on our rooftop overlooking Sydney Harbour. Sip your day away with a 2-course set delicious menu and a 2-hour beverage package this year. Bookings from Noon on Sunday 8 May.
Cost: $85 per person, including 2 hours beverage package
Make a booking | Phone: 2 9247 4794
Reign
Treat her like royalty and make mum’s day special with a 5 course shared feast and bottomless bubbles in a beautiful setting fit for a queen.
Choose from Bandini Prosecco or Lyre’s non-alcoholic sparkling wine, sparkling rose or Perrier Jouet Grand Brut. Seatings from 10am-1pm available.
Cost: Adults $115-174
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 8023 7608
Harbour View Hotel
Nestled next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and just steps from the city’s historic Rocks district is where you’ll find the Harbour View Hotel – rich in history and serving up beautiful food, delicious cocktails and a warm welcome.
This Mother’s Day, they will offer a 3 course meal with all mums receive a complimentary glass of Pol Roger Champagne when booked in the Restaurant.
Shared entrees on this decadent menu include Cured Scallops Carpaccio, Aged Prosciutto Salad and Southern Fried Chicken with basil, eschalot and chilli aioli.
Mains include Grilled Beef Tenderloin with potato puree, sauteed Autumn mushrooms and black truffle jus, as well as the Pan fried Barramundi with hazelnut, almond and sesame seed crust or a Roasted Eggplant with Miso Glaze and Sauce Vierge.
Finish Mother’s Day with something sweet with a Crème caramel with poached rhubarb and strawberries.
Cost: Adults $90
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 9252 4111
O Bar and Dining
O Bar and Dining will offer lunch with complimentary champagne cocktail & chocolates for mum. A four-course meal with your choice of 4 entrees and mains and 3 desserts. Vegetarian options are available, and there is also an impressive children’s menu.
Cost: Adults $155 and Kids $70.
View the menu | Make a booking| Phone: 02 9247 9777
Botanic House
Mother’s Day is almost booked out at Botanic House in the Royal Botanic Gardens for this year, with only very early and very late seatings left.
Lunch and Mother’s Day dinner is on offer, with a 9 course tasting menu (to be shared/minimum of 2 people) and includes a glass of bubbles or soft drink
Cost: Adults $119-135 and Kids (under 12 years) $65-70 Kinds 12-18yrs $105-125
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 1300 558 980
Tequila Daisy
Head down to Barangaroo’s harbourside Mexican restaurant Tequila Daisy for a colourful flavour-packed Mother’s Day. Let the mum in your life put her feet up and relax while you take your pick from the a la carte menu.
Time: From 12pm (2-hour seating time applies)
Cost: Adults minimum spend $85 or Fiesta Banquet $79pp Kids (under 12 years) $25
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 0423 947 305 (text only)
a’Mare
Celebrate this Mother’s Day at Crown Sydney’s a’Mare, inspired by Chef Alessandro Pavoni’s memories of classic fine dining back in his home country of Italy.
The Mother’s Day menu is guaranteed to steal mum’s heart – think traditional focaccia, hand stretched treccia cheese and Italy’s traditional Mother’s Day lemon cake!
Lunch cost: Adults $177
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 8871 7171
Woodcut
Elevate your Mother’s Day lunch with a sensory dining experience at Woodcut, where you and your mum will enjoy a curated Mother’s Day celebration menu by Ross Lusted – from exclusive caviar, to salt baked celeriac, pine mushrooms, Jerusalem artichokes, artichoke chips and Fine apple tart, vanilla custard cream, pine needle syrup.
Lunch cost: Adults
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 8871 7171
Mother’s Day at the Star
Black Bar and Grill
Treat Mum to the most succulent wood-fired steak and sensational seafood. Either choose from the À la carte menu or order the very Special Mother’s Day Seafood Tower, which includes:
- King Prawns, WA Marron, Moreton Bay Bug, Sydney Rock Oysters, Scampi Tartare With Oscietra Cavia and Half Shell Scallops served with Roasted Chilli Mayonnaise, Tartare Sauce & Avocado Puree
Cost: $225pp – Minimum 2 guests
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 1800 700 700
Cucina Porto
Treat Mum to Sydney’s top rated Italian restaurant on TripAdvisor, it’s the perfect place for a causal family lunch. Along with the a la carte menu available, there will be some great Mother’s Day specials including:
- Antipasto Di Mare To Share $120 Pacific Oysters, QLD Mooloolaba King Prawns & Cocktail Sauce, Abrolhos Island Scallops & Vanilla Dressing, Alaskan King Crab Chardonnay Dressed & Smoked Caviar, Hiramassa Kingfish Crudo, NZ Scampi & Lime
- Pasta $45 Semolina Gnocchi, Pecorino Cheese, Prawns, Sicilian Green Harissa
- Secondi $60 Porchetta To Share, Slow Roasted Pork Belly, Moscato Infused Fennel Seeds & Sultanas, Grilled Witlof
Cost: from $45
View the menu | Make a booking| Phone: 1800 700 700
Flying Fish
Enjoy mouth-watering Australian seafood while overlooking Sydney Harbour. Flying Fish is the perfect way to spend the evening.
Special Mother’s Day Cold Shellfish Plate $115
Designed to share between two
- Spanner Crab Cocktail, Macadamia, Hot Sauce, Fried Potatoes
- A Selection Of Appellation Oysters Turmeric Vinaigrette
- Selection Of Sashimi
- Spencer Gulf Prawns, Sauce Marie Rose
- Shark Bay Scallop, Sichuan Dressing
Open for dinner only.
Cost: $115 pp or a la carte
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 1800 700 700
Sokyo
Treat mum to some of the best Japanese food in the Australia with this Mother’s Day Set Menu at Sokyo.
- Miso Kingfish Ceviche Green Chilli, Crispy Potato
- Scallop Sashimi Yuzu Honey Dressing, Heirloom Tomato
- Salmon Sashimi Orange Ponzu, Sesame Powder
- Bay Bug Tempura Spicy Mayo, Green Papaya Salad
- Dengakumen Toothfish, Japanese Salsa, Cucumber Salad Wagyu Steak Bincho Grilled, Broccolini, Pumpkin Puree
- Assorted Sushi Matcha Creme Brulee
Cost: $185pp
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 1800 700 700
Mother’s Day lunch with Sydney Harbour views
Fancy dining with a view? These options all offer harbour or beach views.
Ripples Chowder Bay
With beautiful views over Chowder Bay, Ripples is a very relaxing Mother’s Day choice. On offer is breakfast, lunch or dinner. Breakfast will include fruit & pastries, a choice of hot main, tea and coffee and a glass of sparkling wine.
Lunch will include a special three course set menu with choice designed especially for Mother’s Day.
Cost: Breakfast: Adults $65 Kids $45 | Lunch: Adults $125 and Kids (under 12 yrs) $55 | Dinner: a la carte menu
View the lunch menu | Booking via email chowderbay@ripplescafe.com.au | Phone:(02) 9960 3000
Otto Woolloomooloo
On the historic wooden wharf, Otto at Woolloomooloo this year, celebrate Mother’s Day with a family lunch by the water at OTTO.
Choose three-courses from a special selection of OTTO favourites, and all mothers will receive a bottle of OTTO Prosecco to take home with our compliments.
Cost: Adults $160 per adult, Children $44
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 9368 7488
Ormeggio Mosman
Treat mum with a memorable meal at Ormeggio overlooking Middle Harbour. The menu features a four courses for adults and three courses for children under 12 years.
Credit card details are required to secure all bookings. Seating is 2 hours, 15 minutes.
Cost: Adults $159 per adult, Children $69 (under 12 years)
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 9969 4088
Pilu at Freshwater
Pilu at Freshwater is a fantastic choice for a relaxed waterfront Mother’s Day. With beautiful views out of Freshwater Beach, you can finish up the day with a lovely waterfront walk.
Celebrate mothers this year with a delicious 4 course lunch that will have the whole family happy.
Mains include Aquna Murray Cod, garlic and yoghurt sauce, charred leeks and chives or Cowra lamb rump, rainbow chard and mixed mushrooms.
Cost: Adults $160 and Kids (under 12 years) $65
View The Menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 9938 3331
Public Dining Room
Spoil mum this Mother’s Day at Public Dining Room! They will offer a special set-priced menu
with a choice of entrée, mains, dessert Petit fours, tea, and coffee.
Cost: Adults $150 and Kids (12 years and under) $65
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 9968 4880
Little Pearl Manly
Enjoy the picturesque views of Manly Beach and spoil Mum this Mother’s Day at Little Pearl Bar & Dining with a shared menu of delicious hawker-style dishes including Blue Swimmer Crab Betel Leaves, Prawn Dumplings, Green Papaya Slaw and Slow Cooked Wagyu Beef Cheek, with Little Pearl’s signature Pink Spritz cocktail on arrival.
Cost: $89pp | + $40pp for 2 hour bottomless spritz and rosé
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 8322 2009
UNTIED
Indulge with Mum and enjoy a 2-hour bottomless frose from Untied’s signature frose wall, along with buttermilk popcorn chicken with yom yum mayo and fries.
Cost: $55pp
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 8322 2099
Mother’s Day in the Inner West
The Fenwick
A lovely waterfront option in East Balmain just minutes from the ferry wharf. Enjoy lunch with stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Fenwick is offering a three-course set menu with sides.
Cost: Adults $125 and Kids (under 12 years) $55
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 2 9159 4700
Noi in Petersham
This Mother’s Day, Noi will be open for lunch & dinner. Spoil your Mama with a special set menu featuring:
- House made bread basket and snack
- Oyster mushrooms, parmesan, hazelnuts
- Plin ravioli, king prawns, burrata, basil
- Pink snapper, pumpkin, blood orange
- Pink Lady apple tart, vanilla, clotted cream
Cost: Adults $99 and Kids (under 12 years) $49
View the menu | Make a booking via email reservations@noirestaurant.com.au | Phone: 02 9337 7377
Mother’s Day Dining in the South and Sutherland Shire
Albi’s Taverna Cronulla
At Albi’s Taverna we believe that every day is Mother’s Day ❤️ And while we celebrate the amazing mums, aunts, nonnas, sisters and all women who helped to raise us on all days, Mother’s Day is just another excuse to say thank you for all that they do.
Grab the whole family and let us treat you to our specially crafted Mother’s Day Menu. Highlights on the menu include Taverna Salt & Pepper Scallops Caprese, Pumpkin & Spinach Arancini, Wild Barramundi & Prawns and so much more!
Cost: Adults $99, Children $39 Full vegan menu available
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9524 0392
Soldiers on the Esplanade, Cronulla RSL
English a beautiful Mother’s Day celebration in Soldiers On The Esplanade Events Centre. Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal curated for this special occasion, a glass of Mumm on arrival, ocean views and live entertainment.
Cost: Adults $99, Kids $40 12pm-3pm
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone 02 9523 6833
Jensens at Kareela
Whether you’re wanting to spoil Mum, Mum in Law, Step Mum or even just yourself, Jensens is the place to be this year!
You will have a 3 course set menu to dine off as well as an extensive wine and cocktail list to make your way through on the day. Bookings start from 11am all the way through until 7pm for groups of 2 – 16.
Cost: Price: $110pp and $40pp for kids
View the menu | Make a booking | Phone: 02 9528 8433
Mothers Day in Sydney’s West and Hills District
The Epping Club
Show Mum how much you care by taking special care of her this Mother’s Day with a spectacular 3 Course lunch in Rawsons Restaurant.
Cost: Members $75, Non Members $80, Children $30 aged from 2-12 years
Make a booking | Phone: 2 9876 4357.
Where ever you decide to have Mother’s Day lunch in Sydney, I hope you and your mum have a lovely day!
