Mother’s Day lands on Sunday, May 10, and Austin restaurants are leaning all the way in on the most popular brunch day of the year. The usual brunch suspects are here, but so are multi course tasting menus, steakhouses specials, rooftop setups, and a few curveballs that go beyond eggs and mimosas. Pricing runs the full spectrum, from casual drop ins to prix fixe experiences that feel more like a planned event than a meal.
Reservations are already moving, especially for the bigger formats like omakase dinners and buffet style brunches, so waiting until the last minute is not the move. Whether you’re planning something low key, trying to impress, or just avoiding another crowded patio with mediocre pancakes, these are the spots around Austin actually doing something worth showing up for.
Aris Mediterranean Steakhouse
1111 W 6th St
Aris is offering a featured harissa braised short rib for $55, along with a half dozen oyster special for $20. The menu leans Mediterranean with a slightly more refined feel than your typical steakhouse.
Aba
1011 S Congress Ave, Bldg 2, Suite 180
This is one of the hottest patio reservations in Austin, and it’s built perfect for a Mother’s Day celebration. Aba runs a brunch service on weekends and leans into shareable Mediterranean plates, so you’re ordering spreads, kebabs, and cocktails for the table instead of everyone doing their own thing.
Ēma
3120 Palm Way, Suite 170
Ēma is one of the better Domain plays for Mother’s Day, especially if you want something lighter that still feels polished. They’re running specials like jumbo shrimp cocktail and spritz driven cocktails alongside their regular mezze heavy menu, which is built for sharing.
Vinaigrette
2201 College Ave
If mom wants something that won’t wreck her for the rest of the day, Vinaigrette is the move. This place is all about fresh, seasonal salads that actually eat like full meals, plus a lineup of housemade dressings that carry the whole experience. It’s casual, quick, and one of the better picks if you’re skipping the prix fixe chaos and just want something consistently good.
Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs Rd
Juliet is running a $38 bottomless brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, which makes it one of the better value plays on this list. You can run through dishes like Eggs in Purgatory, chorizo hash, and French toast without committing to one plate, and drinks go half off after the first round which helps stretch the bill a bit.
Cousin Louie’s Italian
13420 Galleria Cir
Brunch runs from 10 am to 3 pm with dishes like prosciutto eggs benedict and truffle cream crespelle that lean classic Italian comfort. The real hook is half off reserve bottles of wine on Sunday, which makes it one of the better spots for groups that plan to sit and linger.
Roya
7858 Shoal Creek Blvd
Roya is leaning into a Sofreh style experience where the kitchen sends out a curated spread instead of you ordering individually. It’s open from 3 pm to 9 pm and feels more like a full dinner experience than a quick brunch, making it a strong pick if you’re skipping daytime crowds.
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet Rd
This is a brunch menu refresh play, not a one day only special, but it still hits for Mother’s Day. Expect dishes like Korean steak and eggs bowls and miso dressed avocado toast, plus cocktails like a peach frose that leans more fun than traditional.
Bar Peached
1315 W 6th St
Bar Peached brings the same Asian fusion energy but with a patio focus, making it ideal if the weather cooperates. Menu standouts include Thai chili chilaquiles and sesame chicken grain bowls, plus desserts like chewy rice donuts that are basically mandatory.
L’Oca d’Oro
1900 Simond Ave
This one is structured and intentional with a $45 per person two course brunch from 10:30 am to 2 pm. You start with a family style spread, then pick a main like French toast or lasagna, with drinks sold separately, which keeps the pricing predictable.
Bambino
1000 E 41st St
Bambino is doing a more casual promo where moms get a free frozen drink if they come solo, or kids get a free treat if they show up with dad. It’s a low pressure option with no reservations needed, which is rare on a day like this.
Uchi Austin
801 S Lamar Blvd
Uchi is offering a 10 course omakase priced around $345 for two, making it one of the more premium experiences on this list. Expect high end fish, thoughtful plating, and a slower paced meal that’s more about the experience than just eating.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar Blvd
Uchiko’s version comes in slightly lower at around $325 for two and leans more seasonal and experimental. It’s still a full omakase experience with multiple courses, making it a strong alternative if Uchi is booked.
Uchibā
900 W 10th St
Uchibā offers the most approachable version at about $275 for two, but still delivers a multi course sushi experience. Expect items like wagyu dumplings, nigiri selections, and dessert courses that round out the meal.
Nido at The Loren
1211 W Riverside Dr
Nido is doing rooftop brunch with a complimentary glass of champagne for moms, which is exactly what it sounds like. The menu includes elevated dishes like smoked salmon hash and lamb cavatelli, making it more upscale than your average brunch.
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
600 W 2nd St
This is the more refined brunch option inside Austin Proper, and it leans Mediterranean without feeling heavy. Expect dishes like French toast, seasonal desserts, and a specialty cocktail layered into their regular brunch menu, running from early morning through the afternoon.
It’s a slower, more polished experience with shareable plates and a lighter approach to ingredients, so it works well if your group wants something elevated but not overly formal.
La Piscina
600 W 2nd St
If you want more energy, this is the rooftop play. La Piscina brings a Mexican driven menu with items like chicken tinga flautas, plus cocktails and a full brunch service from late morning into the afternoon.
The Guest House Austin
110 San Antonio St Ste R140
The Guest House Austin will host a special Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 10, offering guests a festive, elevated way to celebrate. Priced at $65 per person, the curated prix-fixe menu features a mix of fresh starters and indulgent entrées. Guests can also enhance the experience with shareable additions such as a seafood plateau or bread and pastries board, alongside specialty cocktails including the Golden Bloom and Enchanted Afternoon.
VERDAD True Modern Mexican
906 E 5th St
Verdad is going seafood forward for Mother’s Day with their VERDAD Del Mar plate priced at $29, featuring grilled salmon, scallops, shrimp, and heirloom masa. It’s available from 4 pm to close, making it more of a dinner move than a brunch stop.
Truluck’s
300 Colorado St
Truluck’s is leaning into classic upscale dining with extended Mother’s Day hours from 11 am to 8 pm and a few limited time additions. Highlights include a lemon blueberry bread pudding and the Lychee Empress cocktail, alongside their usual lineup of stone crab, steaks, and that carrot cake people don’t stop talking about.
Electric Shuffle
91 Red River St
This one is all about value and energy. Normally $50 per person gets you brunch, a bottle of bubbly, 90 minutes of shuffleboard, and DJs, but on Mother’s Day moms get the entire experience for free.
The Carillon
1900 University Ave
This is a full buffet experience priced at $95 for adults and $40 for kids, with everything from carving stations to seafood and desserts. It runs late morning into early afternoon and is designed for bigger groups who want options.
CARVE American Grille
7415 Southwest Pkwy
CARVE is featuring a $49 per person stuffed filet with truffle merlot sauce as the headline item. They also offer brunch from 11 am to 3 pm with cocktails like a mimosa dream cloud if you want to mix both experiences.
Perry’s Steakhouse
114 W 7th St
Perry’s is opening early at 11 am with a $49 stuffed filet and a $49 pork chop Sunday supper option. They’re also running brunch cocktails around $14, making it a classic steakhouse celebration with predictable pricing.
épicerie
2307 Hancock Dr
épicerie is running a standard brunch from 9 am to 3 pm with dishes like beignets, schnitzel, and croissant sandwiches. It’s a simpler option with no fixed pricing menu, which can be a relief if you want flexibility.
Shokunin
1009 E 6th St
Shokunin is offering a flexible sushi experience where you build your own meal from nigiri, handrolls, and sashimi. It’s not prix fixe, which makes it a good option if your group wants control over the budget.
Knotty Deck Kitchen & Bar
9721 Arboretum Blvd
This brunch is priced at $59.99 for adults and $19.99 for kids, featuring omelets, prime rib carving stations, desserts, and live music. They also add extras like a pancake decorating station and a florist pop up, which makes it more of an experience than just a meal.
Haywire
11501 Rock Rose Ave
Haywire keeps things rooted in Texas comfort with a brunch menu running from 10 am to 3 pm featuring dishes like blueberry biscuits, wagyu pastrami hash, and barbacoa chilaquiles. It’s approachable, familiar, and built for groups that want something hearty without overthinking it.