This year, Mother’s Day (May 10) arrives with a table set for celebration, and across the Daytona Beach area, restaurants are rising to the occasion.
From sprawling brunch spreads to indulgent buffets and chef-driven features, there’s no shortage of ways to toast to the moms, grandmoms and mother figures who hold it all together. Whether enjoying a waterfront “Mom-osa,” a carving station piled high or an elevated, multi-course meal, each menu is designed to feel like a thank you — plated, poured and shared.
For those still looking to book a table, these restaurants are ready to take care of the cooking this holiday.
31 Supper Club
31 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach; 386-275-1625, 31supperclub.com
31 Supper Club is hosting a 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mother’s Day brunch priced at $69 per adult and $19 for children 12 and younger. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by phone.
The chef-curated brunch buffet includes a prime rib and ham carving station, a made-to-order omelet station, a waffle and pancake bar with all the toppings, and various classic brunch dishes and sides. The bar will serve mimosa flights, specialty sangrias and handcrafted cocktails.
A chocolate fondue fountain will also be available during brunch, alongside a cotton candy station, dessert table and kids’ corner.
Barnhill’s
202 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach; 386-338-3041, barnhills.com
Barnhill’s is hosting an 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mother’s Day brunch in Flagler Beach, priced at $50 per person. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by phone.
The holiday menu includes starters — a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling wine and chopped salad; choice of entrée — stuffed flounder, lobster or steak Benedict, eggplant parmesan or crab cake; and a dessert — praline crepes or strawberry zabaglione.
Cast & Crew
640 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-523-2353, castandcrewdaytona.com
Cast & Crew is hosting an 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mother’s Day brunch, priced at $65 for adults and $20 for children 12 and younger. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by phone.
The buffet includes various brunch stations — a prime rib carving station, omelet station, mini pancake station, and more; as well as a raw bar and seafood setup — oysters, smoked salmon, and crab claws, among other items.
The buffet’s cold bar will feature charcuterie, fresh fruits, pasta salad, deviled eggs, and more, while hot entrees and sides will range from roasted salmon to scrambled eggs and seasoned breakfast potatoes. An assortment of bite-sized desserts will also be served.
The Club at Venetian Bay
63 Airport Road, New Smyrna Beach; 386-424-5775, venetianbaygolf.com
The Club at Venetian Bay is hosting a brunch buffet this Mother’s Day, priced at $70 per adult and $30 per child. There will be two 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. seatings. Reservations are required and can be made by phone.
The buffet includes an herb-crusted prime rib and honey glazed ham carving station, an omelet station, French toast casserole, Tuscan roasted chicken, baked mahi mahi, deviled eggs, fresh beignets, croissants and other pastries, among other items.
“Every mother will receive a gift and a stunning flower bouquet,” according to The Club’s Facebook.
CorkScrew Bar & Grille
235 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach; 386-957-3955, corkscrewbarandgrille.com
CorkScrew Bar & Grille is offering an 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mother’s Day brunch, alongside its CorkScrew favorites menu, served until 9 p.m., and an all-day happy hour on May 10.
CorkScrew’s signature brunch menu features fried chicken and waffles, crab cake Benedict, and bananas Foster French toast, among other items. The restaurant’s holiday brunch menu will feature “unique dishes crafted just for the occasion,” its website states.
Crabby Joe’s Deck & Grill
3701 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores; 386-788-3364, crabbyjoesdaytona.com
Crabby Joe’s will be open during its regular hours this Mother’s Day, serving its traditional menu, alongside two holiday specials during lunch and dinner hours.
Guests can look forward to the tropical salmon — grilled salmon, topped with mango pineapple salsa and served with two sides of choice ($22); and the bang bang shrimp wrap — royal red shrimp, bang bang sauce and slaw, all served with a side of choice ($19).
Cress Restaurant
103 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand; 386-734-3740, cressrestaurant.com
Cress Restaurant is offering a three-course, prix fixe menu from noon – 7 p.m. this Mother’s Day. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by phone or online.
The first course includes the patron’s choice of garlic escargot, chef’s soup of the day, or a Cress salad.
Course two includes several $52 and $65 options, from which customers can select one. Dishes range from prime beef stroganoff to herb-crusted fresh catch risotto, braised boneless Australian leg of lamb, and garlic-and-herb-basted, cast iron-seared filet mignon.
The final course includes the patron’s choice of flourless chocolate cake, citrus almond cake or strawberry crème brulee.
Funky Pelican
215 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-439-0011, funkypelican.com
Funky Pelican will be open its regular hours (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) this Mother’s Day, serving its traditional menu, alongside two holiday specials.
Guests can look forward to a caramelized onion grilled cheese — caramelized onion cheddar, gouda, bacon and hot honey on brioche, served with customers’ choice of side ($14); and fried lobster tacos —fried lobster meat, slaw, A1A sauce, and pico de gallo (two for $23 or three for $26).
The Grille
1000 Wayne Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-0330, nsbgrille.com
The Grille is celebrating Mother’s Day with reservations from noon – 9 p.m. on May 10.
The restaurant will serve Chef Pete’s special menu, featuring baked and stuffed roman artichokes ($16), baked halibut ($42), chicken roulade ($32), and a surf and turf dinner ($46), among other options.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by phone or online.
The Grille at Riverview
101 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-1865, thegrilleatriverview.com
The Grille at Riverview is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet priced at $39.95 per person and a special a la carte menu from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on May 10. The restaurant will also offer a special dinner menu from 4 – 7:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone.
The brunch buffet includes, but is not limited to, a carving station with espresso-rubbed top round roast and glazed ham; applewood smoked bacon and sausage patties; quiche Lorraine; pepperoni flatbreads; mashed potatoes; blackened chicken penne; charcuterie; Key lime pie, cheesecake and gourmet European desserts.
The a la carte menu includes starters — escargot Parisian ($18.95), shrimp cocktail ($17.95), and seared ahi tuna ($21.95); various soups and salads; entrees — The Grille’s prime rib ($37.95 – $44.95), grilled Virginia baked ham ($28.95), wild caught mahi-mahi ($39.95), chicken marsala ($27.95), fresh Atlantic dill salmon ($37.95), and shrimp scampi ($29.95).
Mother’s Day dinner options include, but are not limited to, osso buco ($45.95), line-caught red grouper ($47.95), chicken marsala ($27.95), and center-cut 8-ounce choice filet mignon ($48.95).
Desserts range from molten lava cake ($10.95) to bananas Foster bread pudding, apple cobbler and New York-style strawberry cheesecake.
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-947-7300, hotel.hardrock.com
Daytona’s Hard Rock Hotel is hosting its signature Mother’s Day brunch buffet, priced at $65 for adults, $55 for seniors and $25 for children. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone.
The buffet features stations, including the Sweet Emotions Station — croissants, chocolate-dipped strawberries, muffins and more; the Greatest Hits — ricotta pancakes, truffled breakfast potatoes, jerk chicken and waffles and more; and a dessert bar with mini cheesecake bites, cannoli, cookies and additional items.
Other buffet items available include spiral cut ham, herb-crusted sirloin, various seafood options, fresh fruits and salads. To view the full menu, visit Hard Rock Daytona’s official website.
Hunters & Gatherers
111 E. Rich Ave., DeLand; 386-279-0581, hgdeland.com
Hunters & Gatherers is serving a Mother’s Day menu on May 10 with reservations available from 10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., according to its website. The three-course holiday meal is priced at $55 per person. Reservations are limited and can be made online or by phone.
The menu includes customer’s choice of one starter — beef stew, crab rangoon, seafood chowder, hummus and tostones, a house salad or yuca croquettes; one entrée — matzo ball pho, crab cake Benedict, 12-ounce prime rib, among other options; and one dessert — sorbet, cheesecake or Hunter’s chocolate cake.
Next Door Beach Bistro
509 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-338-3506, nextdoorbeachbistro.com
In addition to its standard Sunday brunch menu, Next Door Beach Bistro will serve a variety of specials this Mother’s Day.
The holiday menu features drinks — Berry Rouge Garden Spritz and Strawberry Elderflower Bellini; a brunch option — lobster avocado toast on sourdough ($36); and dinner special — Steak Diane ($41) with golden brown duchess potatoes and creamed spinach.
Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grill
200 Boatyard St., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-6888, outriggersnsb.com
Outriggers is serving a Mother’s Day brunch menu and specials from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., alongside several dinner specials from 3 – 9 p.m. on May 10. The restaurant’s standard menu will also be available all day.
Brunch specials range from deviled egg candied bacon to the Momma Bear omelet. Dinner specials include bronzed diver scallops and grits, potato-crusted halibut and candied walnut banana bread pudding.
Cocktail and mocktail specials range from the Mom-osa to the Blushing Mama Spritz and guava margarita.
Reservations are offered in limited time slots every half hour to accommodate both reserved and walk-in guests, according to the restaurant’s website. Reservations for parties of eight or more can be made online.
RiverGrille on the Tomoka
950 U.S. 1, Ormond Beach; 386-615-2004, rivergrille.net
RiverGrille on the Tomoka will be open during its regular hours this Mother’s Day, serving its traditional menu, alongside two holiday specials.
Guests can look forward to golden tilefish — grilled, Cajun, or fried, served over pimento cheese grits, and topped with a lemon garlic arugula salad ($24); and an 8-ounce filet mignon, served with a lemon herb compound butter and two sides of choice ($35).
The restaurant will still serve its regular weekend brunch from 8 a.m. -2 p.m., alongside an all-day happy hour on Sunday, according to its Facebook.
The Salted Goat
2 S. Charles Richard Beall Blvd., DeBary;386-320-0217, saltedgoat.com
The Salted Goat is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch with seatings from 10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. on May 10. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone.
The holiday menu features several starters — deviled eggs, artichoke dip, Turkish lamb haute pocket, and chef’s choice of soup, among others; a couple of entrées — pecan-crusted pork loin and chicken rosé; and various brunch bites — crème brulee French toast, crepes suzette, crab crepes Benedict, pastrami hash, and brisket smash burger, among other options.
$5 mimosas and $6.50 bloody marys will also be available.
Wild Rabbit Bistro
48 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach; 386-256-7998, wildrabbitbistro.com
Wild Rabbit Bistro is offering a Mother’s Day catering menu this holiday. Orders can be placed online, by phone or in-person. Orders can be picked up from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on May 9. The full catering menu is available at facebook.com/WildRabbitBistro.
The holiday menu features several starters — 12-count quiche bite assortment ($18) and Rockefeller chicken salad by the pound ($10), among others; various breads; and main courses — wild berry salmon with balsamic reduction ($32 – $90), grab cakes with grilled asparagus and lemon ($42-$80), and eggplant caponata with organic pasta ($32).
Desserts include, but are not limited to, lemon lavender cake, classic carrot cake with nuts, and Southern coconut cake.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Planning Mother’s Day? Daytona-area restaurants will cook for you
Reporting by Helena Perray, Daytona Beach News-Journal / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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