7 Yummy Mother's Day Lunches in Cape Town

Spoil mom for Mother’s Day with a heavenly lunch at any one of these Cape Town restaurants

Make it your mission to make mom feel like a million bucks on Mother’s Day 2012. Every mom is different and appreciates a variety of different gestures, but we’ve yet to come across a mom who would say no to a lovely lunch at one of Cape Town’s many restaurants!

Finding a restaurant in Cape Town for Mother’s Day lunch is hardly a difficult task, but if you take an extra moment or two to choose one that offers an extra-special location or another charming characteristic, you’re sure to turn another Mother’s Day into a sure-fire memory.

We’ve put together a tantalising selection of what we think should be some of the most memorable Mother’s Day lunches in Cape Town – take your pick.

7 Restaurants for Mother’s Day Lunch in Cape Town:

1) Mother’s Day lunch at La Mouette
Why have three courses when you can have six? For the month of May, La Mouette is offering a six course tasting menu at R165 per person. Decadent deserts include ‘cappuccino’ – coffee ice cream, milk foam and warm, French doughnuts. “We have a beautiful courtyard with a fountain outside, and we also offer a choice of three lush dining rooms with working fireplaces if the weather is not so favourable,” says owner, Mari Vigar. 
78 Regent Road | Sea Point | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 433 0856

2) Mother’s Day lunch at The Tasting Room
Treat your mom to exceptional luxury and charm at one of Franschhoek’s best restaurants. Tucked away in the centre of this winelands town, the Tasting Room invites guests to indulge in a five-course lunch, paired with wine, and with an additional surprise at the end.
Le Quartier Français | 16 Huguenot Road | Franschoek | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 876 8442

3) Mother’s Day lunch at Five Flies
Make Mother’s Day lunch extra special this year with a three-course menu fit for a queen. Five Flies, one of Cape Town’s oldest fine dining establishments, offers patrons an option of three different starters, mains and desserts, and throws in a free glass of sparkling wine for extra measure on 13 May from 12 to 3pm. Booking is essential; cost is R250 per person.
14-16 Keerom Street| Cape Town| +27 (0)21 424 4442

4) Mother’s Day lunch at Slatterys Restaurant in Durbanville 
Slatterys Restauarant is situated in a beautifully restored farmhouse under large oak trees in the heart of the Cape Winelands, and is a lovely option for lunch this Mother’s Day. Their buffet lunch (R200 per person) includes homemade bread, hot meats and decadent desserts. Lunch special runs between 12pm and 5pm.
Unit 4 | Oude Westhof Village Square  | Van Riebeeckshof Road | Cape Town  | +27 (0)21 913 7753

5) Mother’s Day lunch at Azure Restaurant
Henrico Grobelaar's special and sumptuous buffet lunch (R315 per person) includes salads, a carvery, curries and cupcakes. Receive a free cocktail or glass of sparkling wine on arrival, and mothers can look forward to a special gift from the chef at the end of their meal. Keyboardist and singer, Jenny, will provide your lunchtime entertainment. Opening hours are Mondays to Sundays, from 7am to 10:30pm. Find out what other special things they have in store, by visiting our Azure event.
12 Apostles Hotel | Camps Bay | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 437 9052

6) Mother’s Day lunch at Tobago’s at the Radisson Blu
This Mother’s Day you can have a decadent buffet with the expanse of the Atlantic unravelling before you at the Radisson Blu Waterfront. The cost is R285 per person. Live entertainment will keep the merriment moving, and mothers can expect a little treat at the end of their meal. The lunch special runs from 12pm – 2:30pm.
Beach Road | Granger Bay | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 441 3414

7) Mother’s Day lunch at Moreson Winery
The Bread and Wine Restaurant on Moreson Estate is perfect for mothers who love a bit of pastoral charm. The menu is seasonally-inspired and the rustic setting is ideal for a family gathering. Don’t forget to try something from the award-winning Charcuterie lorded over by Neil Jewell; the popular selection of antipasta is a favourite. Lunch hours are between 12pm and 3pm.
Moreson Farm | Happy Valley Road | Franschoek | +27 (0)21 876 3692

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We also have plenty of Mother's Day events and outings, read through our Mother’s Day in Cape Town overview.

For restaurants that aren’t doing a Mother's Day lunch, but will still make her feel special, read ourrestaurants celebrating Mother's Day, every day of the year. 

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Head to our Events Section for other amazing events that are happening throughout Cape Town this Mother's Day.

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