We’re coming up to the second Sunday of May.
Which means it’s almost Mother’s Day (on the 10th this year).
And if you haven’t made any dining plans, don’t worry (too much) because we’re here to guide you along.
From upscale three-course dinner menus to free drinks and desserts, here’s a list of 30-plus restaurants in the Cape Coral and Fort Myers area ready to help celebrate mom.
Cape Coral
Anthony’s On The BLVD: Enjoy a made-to-order all-you-can-eat breakfast. Menu items include omelets, eggs, pancakes, French toast, fruit, bacon & sausage, cinnamon buns and more. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $18.99 (includes free soft drink or coffee). Kids get a free breakfast with each paid adult AYCE breakfast. 1303 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral; (239) 800-5451; anthonysontheblvd.net or Facebook
Aroma Joe’s: Moms get a free 24-ounce iced drink on Mother’s Day. In-store only. 4320 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral; (239) 257-1295; find on Facebook
Bimini Basin Seafood: If mom hasn’t been to this new waterfront restaurant, now is the perfect time to go. It’s opening early — at 10 a.m. — on Mother’s Day. Go to biminibasinrestaurat.com or OpenTable to reserve. 458 Tudor Drive, Cape Coral; (239) 347-7033; biminibasinrestaurant.com or find on Facebook.
Bubba’s Roadhouse: Bring mom to this Pine Island Road staple on Mother’s Day, and she’ll receive a certificate for the same amount as her meal to use on the next visit. Call (239) 282-5520 or go to bubbasroadhouse.net to reserve a table or for more information. 2121 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral; find on Facebook
The Café: This longtime breakfast and lunch café is one of the oldest in Cape Coral. It’s open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day. 2301 Del Prado Blvd.; (239) 574-7554; follow on Facebook
Café You: A Mother’s Day Surf & Turf Chef Tasting Dinner will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Highlights include lobster bisque, tuna wonton, crab-stuffed mushrooms, beef tenderloin, chocolate raspberry torte. $99 per person, add $32 for wine pairings. Call or text (239) 888-9662 to reserve. 1432 SE 10th St., Cape Coral; find on Facebook
Chicken Salad Chick: Celebrate Mother’s Day May 8 when you can buy one large Quick Chick and get one free. On May 8 only, limit three while supplies last. In Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Estero. Follow on Facebook for more.
Fathoms: Mother’s Day brunch features a cold cuts station with cheeses, chaffers, yogurt station and fruit & nuts, mini bread & pastries station and a carving station with prime rib. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $55 per person. RSVP to (239) 542-0123. 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, Unit 106, Cape Coral; fathomsrestaurant.com
Fish Tale Grill By Merrick Seafood: Mother’s Day Brunch has seatings at 10 a.m. and noon with everything from oysters, baked salmon piccata and sesame tuna to prime rib, spinach lasagna and chicken potstickers, plus charcuterie, breakfast and a dessert station. $59.95 for adults and $19.95 for ages 10 and younger. Call (239) 257-3167 for reservations. 1229 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral; find on Facebook
French Press: Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes cold cut station (ham, turkey, smoked salmon) & cheeses, fruit and yogurt station, mini bread & pastries station, lobster bisque, plus bottomless mimosas. $50 per person. Reserve by calling (239) 542-0212. 5789 Cape Harbour Drive, Suite 101, Cape Coral; follow on Facebook
Gather: Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. features a cold display (loaded with items including tea sandwiches, yogurt, tuna tataki, cheese & charcuterie, fresh fruit and more), a buffet with scrambled eggs, stuffed French toast, lobster cake eggs benedict, rigatoni sausage and fried chicken. There’s also a carving station with sous vide prime rib and desserts. breakfast and lunch items. $65 adults, $25 for ages 10 and younger. Reserve at OpenTable. 5971 Silver King Blvd., Suite 116, Cape Coral; (239) 673-9939; find on Facebook.
Hooked Island Grill: Mother’s Day Brunch includes carving stations, breakfast specialties, raw bar, drink packages, dessert table and fresh fruit display. There will be live music too. Seatings at noon and 2 p.m. $60 adults, $30 for ages 3-12, under 3 are free. Call (239) 471-0014 to reserve. 4721 SE 10th Place, Cape Coral; Follow on Facebook
Overtime: This pizzeria and sports pub will have a special menu honoring mom featuring coconut shrimp, Monte Cristo sandwich and chicken Francese, plus one complimentary glass of wine. 1708 Cape Coral Parkway, Unit 1, Cape Coral; (239) 541-3367; find on Facebook
Point 57: This Cape favorite knows brunch. Reserve a table for mom by calling (239) 471-7785 or go to point-57.com. 3522 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral; find on Facebook.
Sage on 47th: Chef’s special, bottomless bubbles, live music and more. Reservations are filling quickly. Call (239) 542-0200. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1015 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral; find on Facebook
Stones Throw: Mother’s Day dinner specials include a Mommy Marg, scallops appetizer and mains of corn & crab-stuffed mahi, grilled lamb chop and surf & turf. Save room for chocolate temptation and bread pudding for dessert. Call (239) 291-3900 to reserve. 1339 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral; Stonesthrowcc.com or find on Facebook
Fort Myers
Cibo: Celebrate mom with an Italian feast at this longtime staple. Reserve by calling (239) 454-3700. 12901 McGregor Blvd, Unit 16, Fort Myers; cibofortmyers.com and on Facebook
Citrola’s: This Italian restaurant and pizzeria will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Mother’s Day. Reserve at (239) 463-1113 before it fills up. 8841 College Parkway, Suite 101, Fort Myers; citrolasoncollege.com or find on Facebook
Coastal Dayz: It’s bubbles, burgers and bling starting at 11 a.m. on Mother’s Day with flights of six mimosas, smash burgers by Fat Thor and Permanent Jewelry by F’J Designs (at 1:30 p.m.). Gift card raffles, too. 2161 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers; find on Facebook
Deep Lagoon: All moms will receive a complimentary Aperol spritz or slice of Key lime pie. Book a table at deeplagoon.com. 14040 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. (239) 689-5474 or on Facebook.
La Fontanella: Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Italian dinner at the Fort Myers or Bonita Springs location and dessert is free. Reserve at lafontanellahospitality.com. 7050 Winkler Road, Suite 112, Fort Myers, (239) 448-3229; 24600 S Tamiami Trail, Suite 204, Bonita Springs, (239) 518-2143.
Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant: Mother’s Day Buffet includes an omelet station, carving station and buffet line with everything from biscuits & gravy and bourbon-glazed salmon to short ribs and oven-baked ham. Seatings at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m and 2:30 p.m. Call (239) 489-0770 to book. 14301 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers; find on Facebook
Maks Asian Kitchen & Sushi: Mother’s Day reservations for this Fort Myers restaurant, named one of the top 100 sushi spots in the U.S. by Yelp in 2024, are filling fast. Call (239) 985-9632 to save a spot for mom. 13650 Fiddlesticks Blvd., Fort Myers; maksfl.com or find on Facebook
Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach: Mother’s Day brunch buffet in the Compass Ballroom includes seasonal fruits, bagel & lox station, chef-carved prime rib, blackened snapper, made-to-order omelets, brunch favorites and more. $65 for adults, $24 per child. (239) 899-4001 or MargaritavilleResorts.com to reserve; 251 Crescent St., Fort Myers Beach. Also, JWB Grill will also host a Mother’s Day Brunch with an à la carte menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go to MargaritavilleResorts.com to reserve.
Melting Pot: A four-course meal of cheese fondue, salad, set entrée (chicken, garlic pepper sirloin, teriyaki marinated sirloin, white shrimp and ravioli, and choice of chocolate fondue. $60 per person includes a complimentary Mom’osa. There’s a $30 kids four-course combo, too. Reserve at OpenTable. 13251 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers; (239) 481-1717; meltingpot.com
OISE Ristorante: A special Mother’s Day brunch curated by Chef Brad Kilgorre begins at 11 a.m. In addition to special brunch offerings, $19 all-you-can-drink mimosas and $29 all-you-can-drink bloody marys are available. Reserve at oiseristorante.com. 2262 First St., Fort Myers; (239) 445-0080; find on Facebook.
Savour: The special Mother’s Day 3-course menu at this elegant favorite includes a starter and dessert, plus mains of steak frites ($75), honey butter seabass ($75) or Mediterranean pasta ($55). Open 4:30-9 p.m. Reserve at savourrestaurant.com or call (239) 288-4296. 15301 McGregor Blvd, Suite 1, Fort Myers; find on Facebook
The Silver King Coastal Kitchen at Luminary Hotel: A three-course brunch with entrees like Italian eggs Benedict, herb-crusted chicken, filet mignon, or Faroe Island salmon is offered on Mother’s Day. Reservations through OpenTable. 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers; (239( 207-4613; silverkingfortmyers.com and on Facebook
Sip & Sizzle: Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch with a mimosa, Bellini or bloody mary (or specialty coffee), followed by a house-made Belgian waffle or eggs Benedict Florentine. $23 per person. Or opt for a 4-course Sizzle stone dinner with a complimentary glass of Caposaldo prosecco, shared appetizer, salad, a 9-ounce Sizzle stone with angus filet, picanha and salmon (or substitutions), plus two sides. It also comes with dessert. $59 per person. Reserve at OpenTable. 2236 First St., downtown Fort Myers. (239) 851-5599 or on Facebook
Sweet Melissa’s: Treat mom to a dinner at this gem from 5-9 p.m. Reserve through OpenTable or call (239) 990-6889. 16230 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers; follow on Facebook.
SUNQU Delights: This Peruvian gem in North Fort Myers goes all out for holidays and special events, with Mother’s Day being no exception. Call (239) 360-7906 to reserve a spot. 529 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers; sunquperu.com and on Facebook
Matlacha
Miceli’s: The Mother’s Day brunch buffet includes an omelet station, pancakes, scrambled eggs, prime rib, ham, steamed mussels, fried mahi, pizza, dessert and much more. $30.99 for adults ($35.99 with unlimited mimosas); $13.99 for ages 12 and under. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Regular menu begins at 11 a.m. Live music at noon. 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha; (239) 282-8233; Micelis.com for more
Sanibel
MudBugs: This Cajun kitchen’s Mother’s Day specials include coastal berry spinach salad, bruschetta grilled yellowtail snapper and almond pesto bucatini. 1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel; (239) 472-2221; mudbugssanibel.com or on Facebook
Sundial Beach Resort: This brunch on the Gulf includes bakery & breakfast display, seasonal fruit platter, cheese & charcuterie, hot breakfast selections, entrees & carving station, children’s favorites and dessert. Seatings at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. $95 for adults, $45 ages 4-12 (plus tax & gratuity). Call (239) 472-4151 to reserve. 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel; find on Facebook
Robyn George is a food and dining reporter for The News-Press. Connect at rhgeorge@fortmyer.gannett.com
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