Mother’s Day in Sydney Guide: Breakfast, lunch or dinner [2026]
A comprehensive guide to celebrating Mum across Sydney — from waterfront fine dining to family-friendly buffets. Pricing, menus, and booking information included.
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10 May 2026. Reservations are essential.
Booking tip: Mother’s Day lunch is one of Sydney’s most popular dining occasions – reservations are essential and many venues book out weeks in advance. There are no excuses, we have done hours of research to compile this list, and all you have to do is make the booking. Don’t worry, we won’t tell Mum we helped you
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Looking for high tea? We have a separate guide covering ten of Sydney’s best Mother’s Day High Tea options for 2026, from harbour views to a gin rooftop and live opera.
Mother’s Day Buffets
Buffets work well for Mother’s Day, particularly for larger families or groups with varied tastes. These three venues offer seafood-focused spreads with set pricing, so there are no surprises on the day.
Mother’s Day Seafood Brunch Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
The Sheraton’s long Sunday seafood buffet brunch returns for Mother’s Day, set in the Level 1 Restaurant with views over Hyde Park. The spread includes fresh Sydney rock oysters, tiger prawns, mussels and clams, paired with house wine and draft beer.
Several live cooking stations add some theatre to the occasion: a ramen station with customisable toppings, an eggs Benedict station with truffle hollandaise, a Sunday carvery with freshly carved meats, a vegan station, and a cheese counter.
The dessert bar features a cascading milk chocolate fountain, pecan tart, triple chocolate cake and tiramisu. Free parking included.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12:30pm–3:30pm
Cost: $155pp | Children (4–12) $65 l Book direct
Mother’s Day Seafood Buffet at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
Treat Mum to an indulgent seafood feast, featuring an ice bar piled high with Sydney rock oysters, tiger prawns and spanner crab, plus hearty mains and an array of decadent desserts alongside artisan cheeses and charcuterie.
For those with a sweet tooth, there’s an array of decadent desserts alongside artisan cheeses and charcuterie.
When: Sunday 10 May 2026, 12:30pm–3:00pm
Cost: Adults $139 | Children (4–13) $59 | Under 4 free
Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
The Place restaurant offers a lunch buffet on Mother’s Day, focused on locally sourced produce and fresh seafood. Highlights include braised wagyu beef brisket and honey glazed Berkshire pork char siu, with special desserts including Sakura Daisies and vanilla crème brûlée. All mothers receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or mocktail per booking.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12pm–3pm
Cost: $149pp | Children (5–12) $75 | Under 5 free l Book direct
SkyFeast at Sydney Tower Eye
Celebrate Mother’s Day 360 degrees above the city at Sydney Tower’s lavish buffet. The seafood spread includes freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters, Crystal Bay prawns, Kinkawooka black mussels, blue swimmer crab, honey bugs and snow crab, alongside a curated sushi selection.
Every mum receives a wrapped rose, a box of chocolates and a glass of Aras Premium Brut or non-alcoholic beverage on arrival.
When: Sunday 10 May 2026
Cost: $155 adults, $50 kids – Window tables $15 extra
Make a booking | Phone: 1300 391 808
Mother’s Day Harbour Cruises
Combining lunch with time on the water is a solid alternative to a restaurant booking, particularly for families.
Captain Cook Mother’s Day Cruises
Captain Cook Cruises has three options for Mother’s Day 2026, from a midday long lunch to a sunset dinner.
Mother’s Day Harbour View Long Lunch
One of the most popular ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Sydney, this three-course à la carte lunch cruise gives you up to three hours on the water with 360-degree views of the harbour. Every mum receives a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, and a discounted children’s menu is available for under 16s.
With two circuits of Sydney Harbour, you’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beyond without anyone having to worry about parking, timing or the bill arriving too soon.
Menu highlights include slow cooked NSW lamb shoulder with Barossa shiraz jus, oven-roasted Tasmanian salmon with salsa verde, and dark chocolate caramel dome to finish.
When: Sunday 10 May 2026 Cost: From $115pp l Book direct
Mother’s Day Sunset Dinner
As the autumn sun sets over Sydney Harbour, this two-hour dinner cruise makes for a memorable end to Mother’s Day. Choose from a three or four-course premium dining menu, with live music throughout and a glass of sparkling wine for mum on arrival.
Spacious indoor and outdoor decks mean you can find the right spot for photos as the light changes over the water.
Menu highlights include roasted NSW free-range chicken breast with garlic mash and mushroom jus, oven-roasted Tasmanian salmon with salsa verde, and passionfruit meringue tart to finish.
When: Sunday 10 May 2026 boading at 5pm or 5.30pm
Cost: From $109pp l Book direct
Tall Ship Cruise
If you like the idea of being out on the water but want a bit more action, consider a tall ship cruise. Experience Sydney Harbour on the same size vessel that the first settlers arrived on. A ticket for a Vivid Cruise would also make a great gift!
Check availability here:
Our Picks Under $100
Mother’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank. These four venues all come in under $100 per person and offer a proper sit-down meal worth celebrating over.
Delta Rue
A relaxed share-style Sunday lunch in the CBD, with seven dishes across three courses designed for the table to enjoy together. The menu opens with raw scallop in citrus dressing with salmon roe and shiso, prawn toast with Espelette pepper mayo, and wagyu beef skewer with shaved foie gras and beurre noisette.
Mains arrive as glazed Ora King salmon with coriander lime butter, vegetable fried rice, and green mango salad with tamarind caramel and spiced cashew. Dessert is passionfruit custard with lychee and dragonfruit granita. A caviar bump is available on the prawn toast for $15. Kids menu available on request.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12pm–2:15pm
Where: Delta Rue, CBD Cost: $89pp l Book here
Three Blue Ducks, Rosebery
A share-style dining experience in a casual Rosebery warehouse focused on seasonal produce and bold flavours. The four-course set menu includes cured Ora King salmon with crème fraîche and tarragon, charcoal-grilled fish, slow-roasted meats, and a dark chocolate and hazelnut tiramisu to finish.
Every mum receives a glass of bubbles on arrival. The famous Sunday roast is also available for those who prefer a more traditional feast.
When: Sunday 10 May
Where: Three Blue Ducks, 314-336 Gardeners Road, Rosebery
Cost: $90pp | À la carte and Sunday roast also available l Book here
Touch Wood, Sydney Fish Market
Touch Wood opened at Sydney Fish Market in January 2026, occupying a 300-square-metre corner terrace at Pyrmont with sweeping harbour views and 100 north-facing outdoor seats. Head Chef Courtney Blyde, formerly of The Apollo and Baba’s Place, leads the kitchen with a seafood-focused approach to modern Australian cooking.
The three-course Mother’s Day menu leans into Australian native ingredients. Don’t miss the dessert, a Davidson plum pavlova with Chantilly cream, candied wattleseed and finger lime pearls.
Every mum receives a complimentary glass of prosecco and a box of cookies on the day. Fresh floral arrangements from Mayfarm Flowers can be pre-ordered via Sevenrooms by 8 May for collection on arrival.
When: Sunday 10 May | From 10:30am
Where: A2/1B Bridge Road, Pyrmont
Cost: $95pp | Children $30pp l Book direct
Besa, Bondi
A Spanish tapas bar in the heart of Bondi with coastal-inspired share plates, a cocktail list and DJs spinning Spanish-influenced funk and house throughout the afternoon. The $95pp set menu is a good fit for a table that wants good food without a formal dining experience.
When: Sunday 10 May, from noon. Where: 75-79 Hall Street, Bondi
Cost: $95pp | À la carte also available l Book here
Noi, Petersham
A refined Italian approach to Mother’s Day in the Inner West, with a three-course set menu built around seasonal ingredients and classic technique. The meal opens with a lasagna crocchetta snack, followed by a starter of salmon tartare with tiger’s milk and pickled radish.
Main choices are Moreton Bay bug ravioli with bisque butter and citrus, or Angus sirloin with celeriac purée, potato fondant and jus, served with roast potatoes with chives and parmesan. A Risotto Milanese with pecorino is available as an extra course for $15pp. Dinner is à la carte.
When: Sunday 10 May | Lunch and dinner
Where: Noi, Petersham Cost: $95pp | Children $55 | Dinner à la carte l Book here
Waterfront Mother’s Day Dining
Sails on Lavender Bay
Sails sits right on the waterfront at McMahons Point, with uninterrupted views across Lavender Bay to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s a genuinely lovely spot for a long, relaxed Mother’s Day meal, and the kitchen is open across breakfast, lunch and dinner so you can choose what suits your family best.
Breakfast starts with a glass of bubbles on arrival, a selection of fruit and pastries, and a choice of hot main with tea and coffee included. Lunch is a four-course set menu curated by Head Chef Ben. Dinner offers a reduced à la carte menu with the same harbour views after dark.
Note: a 10% weekend surcharge applies to additional purchases.
When: Sunday 10 May
Where: 2 Henry Lawson Avenue, McMahons Point
Cost: Breakfast $65pp / $45 kids | Lunch $165pp / $55 kids | Dinner à la carte l Book direct
Ripples Chowder Bay
Set on the water at Chowder Bay in Mosman, Ripples is open across breakfast, lunch and dinner for Mother’s Day. Breakfast starts with a glass of bubbles on arrival, a selection of fruit and pastries, and a choice of hot main with tea and coffee included.
Lunch is a four-course set menu. Dinner is à la carte.
When: Sunday 10 May
Where: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman
Cost: Breakfast $65pp / $45 children | Lunch $129pp / $55 children | Dinner à la carte Book: [link]
Ripples Little Manly
A relaxed coastal option on the northern side of the harbour, Ripples Little Manly offers a similar format to its Chowder Bay sibling.
Breakfast includes bubbles on arrival, pastries and a hot main choice. Lunch is a four-course set menu. Dinner is à la carte.
When: Sunday 10 May Where: On the Beach, Stuart St, Manly
Cost: Breakfast $59pp / $39 children | Lunch $109pp / $55 children | Dinner à la carte Book: [link]
Akti, Woolloomooloo
Akti takes a Greek share-style approach to Mother’s Day, with a banquet menu built around the kind of dishes that work well for a table of mixed tastes. The meal opens with handmade pita, tarama and tzatziki alongside a crudo plate of tuna, kingfish, ocean trout and scallop, and a spanakopita with Jerusalem artichoke, Kalamata olives and mint.
Mains arrive as a spread: slow-cooked lamb shoulder with gremolata and lemon, wild black rice with burnt leek and spinach, a classic horiatiki salad, and fried potatoes with thyme oil. Baklava with pistachio and honey finishes things off.
Note: a 15% public holiday surcharge applies on the day, plus card processing fees.
When: Sunday 10 May Where: 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo
Cost: $129pp banquet | Dinner à la carte l Book direct
OTTO Ristorante, Woolloomooloo
OTTO sits on the iconic Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo, with wharfside views and a full à la carte Italian menu by Head Chef Richard Ptacnik. Mother’s Day lunch is a relaxed affair — no set menu, no sharing platters, just the full à la carte offering with the award-winning wine list.
Menu highlights include scallop crudo with brown butter and macadamia, spanner crab with finger lime and salmon roe, steamed zucchini flowers with lobster mousse, saffron linguine with Moreton Bay bug, spaghetti with lobster and brandy, dry aged Wollemi duck breast with kumquat and Grand Marnier jus, and OTTO tiramisù to finish.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12pm–3:30pm
Where: Area 8, 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
Cost: À la carte | Phone: +61 2 9368 7488 l Book link
Where to Eat Mother’s Day Lunch in Sydney City
Sydney’s CBD has a strong line-up for Mother’s Day 2026, from fine dining rooms with harbour views to relaxed all-day options. Several venues also offer Saturday 9 May sittings if Sunday doesn’t suit.
Aria
With floor-to-ceiling windows framing Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, Aria presents a refined five-course Mother’s Day lunch curated by executive chef Tom Gorringe.
Menu highlights include lobster raviolo with Meyer lemon and kombu, seared scallop with leek, vin jaune and turnip, and chocolate, cherry and vanilla to finish. Every mum receives a glass of champagne on arrival. Children 12 and under have their own two-course menu.
When: Sunday 10 May | 2-hour lunch sittings | À la carte from 5pm for groups up to 7 | Groups of 8 or more dine on an eight-course tasting menu for dinner
Cost: $275pp | Children (12 and under) $70 l Make a booking | Phone: (02) 9240 2255
Bennelong
Dining beneath the sails of the Opera House, Bennelong’s Mother’s Day three-course choice menu is led by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore.
Highlights include Western Australian marron with finger lime and cultured cream, scallop and spanner crab dumpling with brown butter emulsion, and Maremma duck with cherry, blackberry and rosehip. A Tasmanian Southern Rock lobster supplement is available at $90. For something more relaxed, the brass Counter offers à la carte from the same kitchen. A 10% Sunday surcharge applies.
When: Sunday 10 May | Lunch 12pm–3:30pm | Dinner 5:30pm–8:45pm
Where: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point Cost: $225pp | Counter à la cartel l Book here
Woodcut, Crown Sydney
Woodcut’s approach centres on elemental cooking — fire, wood, charcoal, steam and smoke — applied to the best Australian produce available. The one-hatted Crown Sydney restaurant has an open kitchen and a relaxed fine dining feel that works well for a long lunch.
For Mother’s Day, the kitchen adds special dishes to the regular menu including steak tartare with brioche and parmesan ($14), Moreton Bay bug roll with miso dressing ($16), warm griddle cake with lemon cream and Oscietra caviar ($35), globe artichokes with white beans and burnt butter vinaigrette ($32), and a spiced lamb shoulder Romertopf style with autumn vegetables, wood fired bread and sweet and sour onions ($135).
When: Sunday 10 May
Where: Woodcut, Crown Sydney, One Barangaroo
Cost: À la carte with Mother’s Day specials l Book direct
AALIA, Martin Place
AALIA is a two-hatted restaurant in the heart of the CBD drawing on Middle Eastern and North African cuisines, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey and the Emirates, with a contemporary approach. For Mother’s Day, you can choose between a banquet menu or order from the mezze menu.
The banquet moves through tuna rishta with finger lime and caramelised kishk, hand stretched haloumi with buttermilk and rockmelon, smoked buffalo labneh with beetroot molasses, quail skewer with molokhia and barberries, and lamb neck shawarma with tarator and pickles.
Main choices include Murray cod masgouf with dill sabzi and preserved lemon broth, or full blood wagyu short rib MB9+ with cubeba sauce and preserved finger lime. A floral arrangement for mum can be arranged on arrival for $100.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12pm–7pm
Where: 25 Martin Place, Sydney
Cost: Banquet from $129pp (minimum 2) | Mezze à la carte l Book here
Joji, George Street
Joji sits on the rooftop above the Cartier building on George Street, with a Japanese menu built around Head Chef Kihoon Kim’s omakase training. The Mother’s Day banquet is a good fit for a table that wants something a bit different without the formality of a traditional Japanese degustation.
The banquet opens with Sydney rock oysters in white soy ponzu, kingfish with tomato vinegar and wasabi oil, beef tartare with potato hash, nashi pear and bonito cream, and the Joji sashimi plate.
Mains include duck katsu sando with bulldog sauce, charcoal king prawn with tamari maple butter, and koji lamb cutlets with pickled daikon and sansho pepper. Desserts are mochi sorbetto and chocolate purin with miso banana and walnut. Caviar, uni and wagyu upgrades available.
When: Sunday 10 May | From 12pm
Where: Level 5, 388 George Street, Sydney
Cost: $119pp l Book here
Bottega Coco, Barangaroo
An Italian four-course set lunch at this Barangaroo restaurant, with every mum welcomed with a mimosa on arrival and freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters to start.
Shared entrées include yellowfin tuna crudo with pickled daikon, finger lime and avruga caviar, burrata with grilled peach and Davidson’s plum gel, and zucchini flowers filled with goat cheese and ricotta in a panko crust.
Mains are individual choices: pappardelle with braised lamb shoulder and san marzano tomato, spaghetti marinara with king prawns, calamari, octopus and pipis, grilled barramundi with celeriac puree and baby beetroot, or a 350g grass fed dry aged sirloin with mushroom sauce. Roasted potatoes and mixed salad arrive as shared sides, followed by the chef’s special dessert selection. Dinner is à la carte.
When: Sunday 10 May, 11:30am – 3:30pm
Where: 300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Cost: $125 l Book here
Cardea — Dirty Dancing Musical Bottomless Brunch
If mum loves Dirty Dancing, this one is hard to beat. Cardea combines a live musical performance celebrating the iconic soundtrack with 2.5 hours of bottomless beverages and a sharing brunch menu. The show features energetic performances, romantic duets and the songs everyone knows, performed in Cardea’s intimate dining room.
The sharing menu includes kingfish tartelet, truffle mushroom arancini, mini Tokyo burgers, focaccia with pear and pecorino, gnocchi with fresh prawns and stracciatella, chicken skewers with chimichurri, mixed salad and a dessert selection.
A children’s menu is available. As a special keepsake, mums celebrating with their sons or daughters receive a complimentary permanent jewellery gift on the day.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12:30pm–3pm
Where: Cardea, Barangaroo Cost: $140pp l Book direct
The James, The Langham Sydney
Set within The Langham in The Rocks, The James offers Mother’s Day across breakfast and lunch in a quietly elegant hotel dining room. Breakfast includes a glass of sparkling wine, shared seasonal fruit and pastries, and a choice of hotcakes with vanilla mascarpone, eggs Benedict or smashed avocado on sourdough.
Lunch is a five-course menu that includes treacle cured Ora King salmon, game pâté en croûte, and ballotine of chicken, finishing with treacle tart and milk ice cream. A children’s menu is available for both breakfast and lunch. Note: a 10% weekend surcharge applies.
When: Sunday 10 May | Breakfast and lunch sittings
Where: The Langham Sydney, 89-113 Kent Street, The Rocks
Cost: Breakfast $65pp / $45 kids | Lunch $149pp / $65 kids | Dinner à la carte l Book here
Suburban Favorites
Looking to celebrate closer to home? These local favorites across Sydney’s regions are perfect for a special Mother’s Day lunch without the trek into the city.
Mother’s Day in North and Northern Beaches
Hugos
An Italian-inspired feast designed for sharing at this Manly favourite. The meal begins with a tasting plate of shared entrées including kingfish carpaccio, fig salad with prosciutto, fried calamari and Italian meatballs.
Each guest then chooses their own main from handmade pastas, fresh seafood, premium sirloin, roast chicken or an extensive selection of gourmet pizzas, with shared sides of steak-cut chips and mixed salad. Dessert is a choice of tiramisu or chocolate mousse cake.
When: Sunday 10 May | 11:30am–3:30pm
Where: Hugos Manly, Manly Wharf l Cost: $140pp l Book direct
Harbord Hotel – Mums on Board
A relaxed lunch or dinner by the beach at this Freshwater local. No set menu — just a casual coastal setting with good food and good company. Groups of six or more receive a complimentary bottle of AIX Rosé on arrival.
When: Sunday 10 May | Lunch from 12pm
Where: Harbord Hotel, Freshwater Cost: À la carte : Book here
Mother’s Day in Surry Hills & East
Ocean views, urban dining rooms and some of Sydney’s best share-style menus, from Bondi Beach to Surry Hills.
North Bondi Fish
ight on the sand at Bondi, North Bondi Fish offers a share-style lunch with the ocean as the backdrop. The menu opens with roasted scallops in yuzu butter and tuna crostini with caviar, moving through market crudo with kaffir lime and mandarin and grilled octopus with ajo blanco.
Mains include grilled snapper with chimichurri and fresh shared sides, finishing with plum and almond tart with vanilla ice cream. Every mum receives a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival. Tables operate on a 2-hour sitting.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12pm–5pm | Lunch only
Where: 120 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi
Cost: $135pp | Children (under 12) $30
Book: View the menu or make a booking | Phone: 02 9130 2155
Chiswick
Set in the leafy gardens of Woollahra, Chiswick’s four-course Mother’s Day menu is built around seasonal sharing plates from the kitchen garden.
The menu includes melon with San Daniele prosciutto, tuna crudo with radish and apple, king prawn salad with kipfer potatoes, whole rainbow trout with harissa, the crowd-favourite roast chook with house gravy, cauliflower cheese with sage and breadcrumbs, and wattleseed chocolate tart to finish. Every mum receives a glass of bubbles on arrival. Tables operate on a 2.5-hour sitting. A children’s set menu is available.
A dedicated children’s menu offers pasta, fish and chips, or minute steak, followed by brownie with seasonal berries.
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 2.5 hour sittings
Cost: $175pp four-course menu | Children (12 and under) $30 l Book here
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Bondi
Perched directly above the Bondi Icebergs pool with sweeping Pacific Ocean views, Icebergs offers brunch, lunch and dinner for Mother’s Day.
Brunch is a set menu with a welcome drink included. Lunch and dinner feature a three-course set menu with a welcome cocktail and a gift for mum from Leif. A children’s menu is available for all sittings.
When: Sunday 10 May | Brunch 10am–11:45am | Lunch 12:30pm | Last dinner booking 6:30pm
Where: Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach
Cost: Brunch $120pp / $25 kids | Lunch and dinner $190pp / $25 kids l Book here
Henrietta Bondi
Henrietta brings Lebanese fire-led cooking to Hall Street in Bondi, inspired by the generous food culture of Lebanese family tables.
The set banquet is built for sharing — hummus with green shatta and cashews, eggplant fatteh with tahini yoghurt and almond butter, falafel with green tahini, charcoal chicken fattoush, and chips with sumac chicken salt, served with Lebanese bread, pickles, toum and Henrietta’s chilli sauce. À la carte is also available.
When: Sunday 10 May | From 12pm
Where: Henrietta, 75-79 Hall Street, Bondi
Cost: $49pp set banquet | À la carte also available l Book now
For a more budget-friendly Bondi option, see Besa in our Under $100 section.
Ito, Surry Hills
A Japanese-influenced banquet at this Crown Street restaurant, with a menu curated by Head Chef Erik Ortolani that moves through clean, precise flavours. The banquet opens with edamame, yellowfin tuna with bonito bread and bottarga, and wagyu tartare with shimeji and mushroom emulsion.
A mid-course of roasted eggplant with tomato miso and wagyu kushiyaki with pickled radish and sansho leads into prawn and scallop ravioli with tobiko, veal katsu with wasabi salsa verde and steamed Koshihikari rice. Dessert is coconut taro ice cream mochi and banana and miso mousse with coffee and puffed rice. Flowers can be arranged for mum’s arrival for $100.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12pm–2:30pm
Where: Ito, 413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Cost: $129pp (minimum 2) | kids $39 l Book here
Nour, Surry Hills
A modern Lebanese restaurant on Crown Street with a menu built around woodfire, charcoal and bold Middle Eastern flavours.
The Mother’s Day spread includes chicken shawarma with tarator and yoghurt bread, charcoal octopus skewer with whipped roe, woodfired halloumi with honey lemon dressing, woodfired eggplant with za’atar crisps, Stoneaxe fullblood wagyu inside skirt MB9+ with charcoal onions, dry aged baharat duck with Ottoman citrus sauce, and woodfired coconut basbousa with cardamom custard and Jersey milk ice cream.
Flowers can be arranged for mum’s arrival for $100. A 12.5% Sunday surcharge applies.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12pm–2:30pm
Where: Nour, 3/490 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Cost: $139pp | Children $45 l Book here
Mother’s Day in the Inner West
Heritage pubs, waterfront dining and neighbourhood restaurants from Balmain to Petersham.
The Fenwick
Set in a heritage building in East Balmain with views across to the Harbour Bridge and Barangaroo, The Fenwick is just minutes from the ferry wharf. Breakfast includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, shared seasonal fruit and pastries, and a choice of hot main.
The four-course lunch menu opens with sourdough, artichoke tart with whipped ricotta, and marinated olives, followed by Ulladulla yellowfin tuna crudo with ginger, yuzu and puffed wild rice.
When: Sunday 10 May Where: 1 Grafton Avenue, Balmain
Cost: Breakfast $65pp / $45 kids | Lunch $129pp / $55 kids | Dinner à la carte
The Dry Dock, Balmain
A special one-day-only four-course sharing lunch at this Balmain local, with every mum receiving a complimentary glass of Veuve Laperrière Blanc de Blancs French sparkling on arrival.
Chef Ben Sitton has created a menu of shared entrées with individual main and dessert choices. The Mother’s Day French 75 cocktail — a twist on the classic with French sparkling — is available throughout the afternoon for $16.
When: Sunday 10 May | 11:30am–4pm
Where: The Dry Dock, 339 Darling Street, Balmain
Cost: $145pp l View menu & book online | Phone: 02 9159 4700
For an Inner West option under $100, see Noi in Petersham in our Under $100 section.
Mother’s Day Dining in the South & the Shire
Southern Sydney offers both beachside dining and urban food precincts for Mother’s Day, with price points ranging from affordable casual meals to set menus for special occasions.
Summersalt, Cronulla
Overlooking Elouera Beach, Summersalt has been a Cronulla fixture for over two decades. For Mother’s Day, choose between breakfast, a four-course set lunch, or the seafood platter option — all with ocean views.
Breakfast starts with bubbles, shared fruit and pastries, and a choice of hot main. The four-course lunch moves through snacks, entrée choices of wagyu carpaccio or yellowfin tuna tataki, mains including Cone Bay barramundi or beef eye fillet with truffled potato fondant, and a choice of dark chocolate cremuex or passionfruit cheesecake to finish.
The seafood platter covers Sydney rock oysters, tiger prawns, Moreton Bay bug, blue swimmer crab, scallop, calamari and more — pre-order required. A children’s menu is available for both services. Dinner is à la carte.
When: Sunday 10 May
Where: Summersalt, Elouera Beach, Cronulla
Cost: Breakfast $65pp / $45 kids | Lunch $125pp / $55 kids | Dinner à la carte Book:
Ammos Brighton
Ammos Brighton sits right on the waterfront at Brighton-Le-Sands with bay views and a menu built around modern Greek cooking. The Mother’s Day sharing menu is designed for a relaxed long lunch, opening with fresh Sydney rock oysters and vibrant Mediterranean dips before moving into slow-roasted lamb and flavourful BBQ dishes.
To finish, honey bougatsa with roast almond ice cream and poached figs. A good choice for a family that likes bold flavours and generous portions in a beachside setting.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12pm–8pm
Where: Ammos Brighton, The Brighton, 1 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands
Cost: From $130pp | Children from $70 l Book here
Mother’s Day in Sydney’s West and Hills District
No need to head into the city. Western Sydney has a solid Mother’s Day line-up across buffets, banquets and casual dining.
PARKROYAL Parramatta
A family-friendly seafood buffet lunch at PARKROYAL Parramatta, with live entertainment and complimentary parking included. The spread features fresh prawns, Sydney rock oysters, Mediterranean octopus and New Zealand green-lipped mussel salad alongside gourmet platters and hot dishes including pan fried barramundi and Mediterranean style roast lamb.
A live crepe station adds some theatre, and a decadent dessert spread includes a chocolate fountain, seasonal fruits and delicate pastries. Every mum receives a welcome glass of wine on arrival and a small take-home gift. A live acoustic guitarist plays throughout the afternoon.
When: Sunday 10 May | 12:30pm–3pm
Where: PARKROYAL Parramatta, 30 Phillip Street, Parramatta
Cost: $139pp | Teens $109 | Children $69 l Book here
Henrietta Parramatta
Henrietta brings Lebanese charcoal cooking to the heart of Parramatta, with the same generous approach as its Bondi sibling. Everything is built around chicken marinated for 24 hours in secret spices and slow-cooked over charcoal, served with Lebanese bread, pickles, garlic toum and Henrietta’s chilli sauce.
The Henrietta’s Table banquet at $49pp covers hummus with green shatta and cashews, eggplant fatteh with tahini yoghurt and almond butter, falafel with green tahini, charcoal chicken fattoush, and chips with sumac chicken salt. À la carte is also available, with mezze, salads, grilled meats and skewers. Note: a 12.5% Sunday surcharge applies.
When: Sunday 10 May
Where: Henrietta, 3 Parramatta Square, 153 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
Cost: $49pp banquet (minimum 2) | À la carte also available Book
Cafe Levant
For something different this Mother’s Day, head to Greenacre’s Cafe Levant where Middle Eastern flavours take centre stage. The cafe is offering mothers a complimentary Knafeh – the beloved traditional dessert with crispy cornflake topping and warm cheese centre soaked in sweet syrup.
Their Sultan’s Breakfast for Two makes a substantial option before dessert, featuring a generous spread of eggs, Lebanese sausage, sujuk, labneh, halloumi, various pickles and salads, fresh breads, and ashta with honey, complemented by watermelon and cinnamon tea.
When: Sunday 10 May 2026, from 6am l Bookings and more details
Cost: Sultan’s Breakfast for Two $72
Whatever you do, spoil mum, we all know she deserves it!
