Heads up, Seattle: Mother’s Day is almost here!
Mother’s Day in 2025 falls on Sunday, May 11. If you haven’t made plans yet, don’t sweat. There’s still time to surprise the mom in your life with a memorable Mother’s Day brunch in Seattle. We chose the best Seattle restaurants offering Mother’s Day specials that weekend. Read on for all the details—and remember to book your reservation now, as these tend to go fast!
Here are the top places to go for Mother’s Day brunch in Seattle:
1. Cafe Flora, Madison Valley
A beautiful spot for Mother’s Day in Seattle, Cafe Flora is offering a special Mother’s Day Brunch in the Atrium. This three-course vegetarian brunch features delicacies such as beignets, French toast, fritters, and pavlova. They’ll also have vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly options.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Cafe Flora
2. Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Downtown
Seattle’s iconic Fairmont Olympic Hotel is hosting four Mother’s Day events. These include:
- Mother’s Day Botanical Brunch: Make your own bouquet, listen to live jazz, shop from women-owned businesses, and eat and drink in the hotel’s Spanish Ballroom. There will be kid-friendly activities as well.
- Brunch with Mom at The George: Tickets for this three-course brunch include a cocktail; it takes place in the hotel’s stunning Art Deco restaurant. Almost sold out!
- Mother’s Day Lunch at Shuckers: If she loves seafood, she’ll love this Mother’s Day lunch at Shuckers that has a special à la carte menu for the occasion.
- Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea: this appears to be sold out but you can verify at olympic@fairmont.com.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Fairmont Olympic Hotel
3. Smith Tower, Pioneer Square
This Mother’s Day Pre-Fixe Brunch at Smith Tower has availability for 1:30 p.m. on May 11. Impress your mom with a three-course meal paired with incredible views of Seattle and Elliott Bay.
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📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Smith Tower
4. STELLA, First Hill
STELLA, an Italian restaurant located within Seattle’s historic Hotel Sorrento, is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch with three courses in their historic dining room.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at STELLA
5. Ben Paris, Downtown
Located within The State Hotel right by Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is the perfect place to take your mom if she appreciates an Instagram-worthy aesthetic. This year their Mother’s Day Brunch menu is “a love letter in French toast form.”
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Ben Paris
6. Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge, Downtown
Located on the 16th floor of Lotte Hotel Seattle, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge promises spectacular views along with its three-course Mother’s Day brunch. There will be a children’s menu available as well.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge
7. Goldfinch Tavern, Downtown
Located downtown in the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, Goldfinch Tavern is an Ethan Stowell restaurant with views of the waterfront. In addition to your choice of entree there will be Bellinis, an appetizer buffet with fruit and fresh pastries, and a dessert buffet.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Goldfinch Tavern
8. Serafina, Eastlake
A charming Italian restaurant in Eastlake, Serafina will be offering a two-course pre fixe menu for Mother’s Day brunch on May 11.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Serafina
9. The Dressing Room, Pike Place Market
Located at Pike Place Market, Can Can’s The Dressing Room is a bistro with a bar and an outdoor patio. They’re offering a Mother’s Day Brunch with Mom-osas as well as a three-course Mother’s Day Dinner with Bubbles. The brunch is available on both Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 while the dinner is available all weekend from Friday to Sunday.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at The Dressing Room
10. Waterways Cruises, South Lake Union
You can celebrate Mother’s Day on the water if you make a reservation with Waterways Cruises. You’ll depart from South Lake Union and enjoy views of Seattle from Lake Union and Lake Washington. They have four special Mother’s Day events coming up on May 11:
- Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise: You get your own private table and a sparkling toast on this two-hour cruise that offers a buffet brunch.
- Mother’s Day Seattle Sightseeing Cruise: A sweet and savory charcuterie spread is included on this 1.5 hour cruise that showcases Seattle’s landmarks.
- Mother’s Day Sunset Dinner Cruise: This 2.5 hour cruise offers a plated three-course dinner and a sparkling toast at your own private table.
- Mother’s Day Sip & Sunset Cruise (new!): You get a complimentary glass of wine or sparkling cider and light bites on this 1.5 hour sunset cruise. Note that this is for ages 13+ only.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Waterways Cruises
11. Cedar + Elm, Kirkland
You’ll find Cedar + Elm inside The Lodge at St. Edward Park in Kirkland. They’re offering their Mother’s Day Lodge Signature Brunch on May 11: a three-course, family style brunch in the dining room.
📅 Book here: Mother’s Day at Cedar + Elm