Mother’s Day is nearing (Sunday, May 11!), and what better way to highlight and honor her than with a splurge-worthy meal. The following six Orange County restaurants offer top-drawer fare, care of prix-fix brunches and a sophisticated afternoon tea service. Be sure to book soon as reservations, while available at publication time, may fill up posthaste.
Prix-fix dinner at Bourbon Steak (Dana Point): Sup at this Michael Mina spot inside the Waldorf Astoria, happening from 3 until 8 p.m., which will offer a three-course prix-fix menu featuring chilled shellfish (like oyster with champagne mignonette, Maine lobster, and a gulf shrimp cocktail with gin-spiked cocktail sauce), king crab spaghetti, lobster pot pie, roasted Mary’s chicken with caramelized onion jus and more. Mom can choose either a brûléed Basque cheesecake with roasted strawberries or warm spiced beignets with butterscotch custard. Cost: $197 per adult, $95 child (ages 3-12). Find it: Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club, 1 Monarch Beach Resort North, Dana Point. 949-234-3900
Fable & Spirit in Newport Beach is offering both brunch and dinner service on Mother’s Day. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)Feasting at Fable & Spirit (Newport Beach): Executive chef David Shofner will offer a brunch and dinner featuring, among other dishes, a shakshuka with baked eggs, poblano, Moroccan-spiced tomato, crème fraiche and queso fresco served with naan and a house-smoked salmon on toasted pumpernickel topped with a citrus-infused red onion, dill crème fraiche, boiled egg and crispy capers. Crispy-edge sourdough pancakes available for those hankering for something sweet. On Sunday, brunch will be offered from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner goes from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Find it: 3441 Via Lido, Newport Beach. 949-409-9913
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Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar in Orange will offer afternoon brunch for Mother’s Day. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)Brunch at Haven Craft Kitchen (Orange): Head to Old Towne Orange for an afternoon spiked with Bloody Marys and endless mimosas. Menu highlights will include skillet cornbread and housemade donuts, chorizo hash, chicken and waffles, port belly tacos, duck confit chilaquiles and more. Find it: 190 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714-221-0680
Sunday afternoon tea service at Knife Pleat in Costa Mesa (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)Afternoon tea service at Knife Pleat (Costa Mesa): Pinkies up at this Michelin-starred spot by chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi, noted for its afternoon tea service. In addition to selected teas, guests can enjoy a tiered plate filled with composed tea sandwiches and hand-made pastries. Gild the lily, if you dare, with optional caviar and champagne pairings. Seating is limited and price per guest is $135. Sunday tea service added for May 11 especially for Mother’s Day. Find it: South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., 3rd floor, Costa Mesa. 714-266-3388
Prix-Fixe brunch at the Market by the Meat Cellar (San Juan Capistrano): On Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., guests can enjoy a prix-fixe afternoon featuring, among other fare, roasted bone marrow, glazed bacon with hot honey, breakfast quesadillas, biscuits and gravy, the signature steak and eggs (with cuts like Japanese A5 Wagyu and Australian tomahawk), Nutella crepes and French toast. After dining, feel free to peruse the on-site butcher counter, cheesemonger shop and culinary boutique. Find it: River Street Marketplace, 31904 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano. 949-503-1548
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