If Mums Were Flowers I’d Pick You: 5 Places for Mother’s Day Indulgence

When it comes to parental love and support, we all really hit the Mother lode!

Make sure to show your love and appreciation come Sunday, May 11 with a meal out at Mum’s favourite dining destination. Here are five where you can raise a glass to the woman who rosé you right:

Ormeggio at The Spit, one of Australia’s most progressive Italian restaurants since opening in 2009, is the place in Mosman to head for casual, yet refined seafood dining. This buzzy restaurant sports a beautiful cocktail and gelato bar centre stage; with a neutral and natural colour scheme, along with pops of colour and texture.

 

Expect high-quality sustainable seafood, great cocktails, fun desserts and knockout water views; treat Mum to an indulgent four-course bespoke ‘Trip through Italy’ set menu, where each dish has carefully considered elements of simplicity, texture, temperature and taste.

Experience elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere when you feast at Hunters Quarter restaurant, located in the Pooles Rock Vineyard on De Beyers Road in Pokolbin. Offering stunning views across the Hunter Valley, Hunters serves captivating dishes on a private terrace among the vineyards while aweing guests with a sophisticated interior design and steeply sloping ceilings.

 

Celebrate Mum with an unforgettable dining experience this Mother’s Day with a specially curated menu, featuring the finest local produce, crafted with love by award-winning Executive Chef, Brian Duncan – ideal for making treasured memories. 

Embark on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on shared dining, at Two Noble on Noble Street in Newtown. Nestled upstairs in the historic Sawyers Arms Tavern opposite Kardinia Park in Geelong, expect a unique fine dining experience in stylish surrounds of blond wood table settings, monochromatic artwork on the walls and statement glowing pendent lights as you peruse a menu sure to delight the senses with aromatic flavours and tastes. 

Ready to treat Mum to some award-winning Asian fusion cuisine? Executive Chef Mario Tambajong and the team have curated a four-course set menu, starting with scallops, corn and spring onion, or lamb cutlets, soy and cumin, before mains of sirloin steak, black pepper butter and a five spice crisp.

Manly Wharf and Harbour serve as a breathtaking backdrop to Garfish Manly’s refined yet easy-going waterfront dining on East Esplanade. Inside, the sophisticated décor and gracious service foster an inviting mood suited for any occasion, whether a delicious lunchtime meal, intimate sunset dinner, or impressive corporate event in the private function room. 

 

Indulge seafood-loving Mums with a feast on Mother’s Day with a three-course menu that will definitely show her the love. Dive into seared scallops or lemon myrtle salt and pepper squid to start, moving onto char-grilled top sirloin or grilled Humpty Doo barramundi, with roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts.

Tucked away on Petersham’s quiet, leafy Palace Street, Brighton the Corner is more than just a café – it’s a welcoming haven where community, creativity and comfort intertwine. For six years, this cosy corner café has been a cherished spot for locals seeking exceptional food and warm, friendly service; from young artists, painters and dancers to longtime locals, students and young families, this venue has become deeply embedded in the lives of its diverse patrons.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a curated selection of the most loved dishes – perfect for a relaxed, feel-good lunch with family and friends. Reflecting what local Mums return for time and again, book in for breakfast or lunch and show Mum how much she means to you!