Both my daughters are away in college, this will be the first Mother's Day in 20 years we will spend apart.  I think we are brunching with George's family at the club. Don't disappoint Mom or that special woman in your life; make your reservation today.

Bashan Restaurant (818) 541-1532
3459 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale
Lunch $35.00 per person, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM & dinner $50.00 per person, $70.00 with Wine Pairing, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Bottle Rock (213) 747-1100
1050 S. Flower St, Downtown Los Angeles
3-Course Mother's Day Dinner, $30.00 per person, $45.00 with wine pairing. Moms will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine!

Cafe Pinot (213) 239-6500
700 W. 5th St, Downtown Los Angeles
Mushroom risotto, salmon fillet to pan-seared hanger steak and chocolate cake. 3-courses - adults $35.50; kids under 12 $15.00.

Ciudad (213) 486-5171
445 S. Figueroa St, Downtown Los Angeles
3 Course Brunch - $39.00, including: Sweet Corn Crepes, Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Terrine, Artichoke Heart-Organic Egg and Goat Cheese Quiche & Grilled Petite Lamb.
Recommended for Mom: Spanish Style Eggs Benedict

Descanso Gardens (818) 790-3663
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
Buffet brunch served in Descanso’s Rose Pavilion. Seatings are May 8 & May 9, at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM, $50.00 ($42.00 for members), $17.00 for children ages 4 to 10, and free for children 3 and younger.

Flemings (213) 745-9911
800 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
$29.95 per guest from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Il Fornaio (626) 683-9797
24 W. Union St, Pasadena
Offers an Italian twist to Easter brunch and features a Calabria Festa dinner menu. A full bar complements an extensive menu.

Kendalls Brasserie  (213) 972-7322
135 N. Grand Ave, Downtown Los Angeles
3-course brunch menu includes Maine lobster bisque, grilled steak, Duart salmon, praline waffles & more - adults $35; kids under 12 $15

La Canada Country Club (818)790-0611
5500 Godbey Drive, La Canada
Brunch from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Adults $44.00 Kids 4-12 $22.00

Maison Akira (626) 796-9501
713 E. Green St, Pasadena
11am-2pm, 3 course prix fixe menu, $55.00/person. Dinner: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 3 course prix fixe, $60.00/person & w/wine pairing $85.00/person.

McCormick  & Schmick's Seafood
633 W. Fifth St., fourth floor, Los Angeles (213) 629-1929
111 N. Los Robles, Pasadena (626) 405-0064
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. $2.95 Mimosas & $4.95 Bloody Mary. Recommended for Mom: Seared Ahi Eggs Benedict

Mi Piace (626) 795-313125
25 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Recommended for Mom: pescatore

Mortons
3400 W. Olive Ave, Burbank (818) 238-0424
735 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles (213) 553-4566
Enjoy a special three course menu on Mother's Day for $59.00 per guest. Morton’s full dinner menu is also available.

Palate Food Wine (818) 662-9463
933 S. Brand Blvd, Glendale
Mother's day brunch or supper; brunch 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM; supper 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, 3 course tasting menu $35.00/person; $25.00 children under 12 .

Scarlet Tea Room (626) 577-0051
18 W. Green St, Pasadena
5 Course Tea Menu w/1 Glass of Almond Mimosa- $38.00 per person. Brunch Entrees ($22.00 - $30.00) also include a Homemade Scone and Glass of Almond Mimosa, Brunch Desserts - $8.00 each. Recommended for Mom: Nest Egg w/Applewood Bacon & Fruit

Smeraldis (213) 612-1562
506 S. Grand Ave, Downtown Los Angeles
Made-to-order entrees, fresh seafood, salads and fruit, desserts and champagne. $49.00 adults, $25.00 kids from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

The Restaurant at the Standard (213) 439-3030
550 S. Flower St, Downtown Los Angeles
Family style prix-fixe brunch. $30.00 per person including a cocktail for mom Recommended for Mom: Mom's Fried Chicken & Waffles
Take mom up to the Rooftop after for breathtaking views of Downtown LA.

Taylor’s Steakhouse  (818) 790-7668
901 Foothill Blvd, La Canada
Special Mother's Day menu

Ventanas  at the Westin  (626) 304-1490
191 N. Los Robles Ave, Pasadena
Adults $54.00, children (3-10) $25.50

Vertical Wine Bistro (626) 795-3999
70 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena
Offering our regular menu.
Recommended for Mom: Sonoma Lamb Loin

Zucca Ristorante (213) 614-7800
801 S. Figueroa St, Downtown Los Angeles
Italian prix fixe include braised pork belly, handmade tagliatelle and ricotta cheese cake; adults $35.00; kids under 12 $15.00

If your Mom doesn't want or need a box of candy or another scarf, surprise her with a donation to the Glendale YWCA , supporting Los Angeles area women and their children.