5 Yummy Mother's Day Lunches in Cape Town

Spoil and thank Mom with a heavenly lunch at any of these Cape Town restaurants offering Mother's Day 2011 lunches

Make it your mission to make Mom feel like a million bucks on Mother’s Day 2011. 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, Mom will notice the thought you’ve put into it, and feel even more special and loved.

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!


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


1) Mother’s Day lunch at La Mouette

Expect a three-course, Mother’s Day menu prepared by chef, Henry Vigar. Decadent deserts include ‘cappuccino’ – coffee ice cream, milk foam and warm, French doughnuts. “We have a beautiful courtyard with fountain outside if it's a nice day or we also offer a choice of 3 lush dining rooms all with working fireplaces if the weather is not so favorable,” 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 San Pellegrinos best restaurant in South Africa. Tucked away in the centre of Franschhoek, indulge in a five-course lunch, paired with wine, and with an additional surprise at the end.

Le Quartier Français | 16 Huguenot Road | Franschhoek | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 876 8442


3) Mother's Day lunch at the Top of the Ritz Hotel

Cape Town's only revolving restaurant is situated on the 21st floor of the Ritz Hotel. As the restaurant slowly revolves (one full rotation every 90 minutes), it gives you a full view of the Mother City. Indulge in a buffet lunch menu, for R195.

Corner of Main and Camberwell Roads | Sea Point | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 439 6010


4) Mother's Day lunch at Slatterys Restaurant in Durbanville

Nestling in the foothills of Kanonkop, 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.

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 includes salads, a carvery, curries and cupcakes. Keyboardist and singer, Jenny, will provide your lunchtime entertainment. 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 

For restaurants that aren’t doing a Mother's Day lunch, but will still make her feel special, read our restaurants celebrating Mother's Day, every day of the year. We also have plenty of Mother's Day events and outings, read through our Mother’s Day in Cape Town overview. And check this out for fresh ways to say “I love you”, read our Jou Ma se Mother's Day.  For your interest, read Why Cape Town is known as the Mother City.

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

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