8 May 7-13, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Your Mother Should Know The best Mother’s Day brunch spots in Miami. BY OLEE FOWLER M other’s Day in Miami doesn’t do subtle. It does raw bars, rooftop champagne, drag brunches, and desserts that deserve their own spotlight. This year, on Sunday, May 10, the Magic City is pulling out all the stops. From water- front buffets and garden jazz brunches to omakase splurges and tea services that dou- ble as keepsake moments, there’s something for everyone. Whether mom wants oysters and paella, French toast and florals, or a full-on party with dueling pianos, consider this your guide to helping her sit back, sip something bubbly, and be properly celebrated. Make sure to make a reservation in advance. Happy Moth- er’s Day, Miami! Latin-Inspired Brunch Buffet at Amara at Paraiso Chef Michael Schwartz and executive chef Gastón Yelicich will put on a Latin-inspired buffet for Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($109 per person, $48 for kids under 12). The raw bar covers oysters, ceviche, and tuna tar- tare, while the outdoor grill features ribeye, roasted leg of lamb, and Peruvian chicken. The spread also includes brunch staples such as tarta pascualina, breakfast empanadas, and truffle rigatoni. Pastry chef Maite Zarrabeitia handles dessert. Drink packages range from $35 (mimosas, Bellinis, bloody marys, and wine) to the “Soirée” at $149 per person, fea- turing Ruinart Blanc de Blancs and premium spirits. 3101 NE Seventh Ave., Miami; amara- atparaiso.com. Brunch Buffet by Chef Mina at Bourbon Steak Celebrate Mother’s Day in luxe style at Bour- bon Steak, Chef Michael Mina’s acclaimed restaurant inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, with an indulgent brunch buffet starting at 11 a.m. For $120++ per adult, guests can dive into everything from a raw bar and sushi to eggs Benedict and carv- ing stations, followed by a lineup of decadent desserts like macarons and key lime pie. Raise a glass to Mom with bottomless mimosas or a Bloody Mary package to round out the cele- bration. 19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura; 786-279-6600; bourbonsteakmia.com. Mexico City-Inspired Brunch at Casa MX Celebrate Mother’s Day with bold, Mexico City-inspired flavors at Casa MX, where fes- tive brunch specials meet a lively, family-style atmosphere. Highlights include torrejas with piloncillo syrup, lobster tostadas, and freshly baked conchas from Oh, My Concha!, along- side classics like chilaquiles and huevos ran- cheros. Add $31 bottomless mimosas and margaritas, and you’ve got a vibrant, all-day celebration from noon to 9 p.m. 2345 SW 37th Ave., Miami; 645-233-2005; casamxmiami.com. Prix-Fixe Brunch at Daniel’s Miami Daniel’s in Coral Gables is featuring a prix-fixe brunch at $135 per person this Mother’s Day, starting with Sullivan Street sourdough and an appetizer spread of strawberry gazpacho, Petrossian smoked Balik salmon, cobia cevi- che, and Florida burrata. For mains, the op- tions include Maine lobster Benedict, caviar fettuccine carbonara, Dover sole, or an Austra- lian wagyu filet mignon steak and eggs. The meal finishes with coconut flan, red velvet cake, or a hot fudge sundae. 1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables; danielssteak.com/miami. Brunch Buffet and Live Music at Delilah Miami Delilah Miami brings its buffet brunch back for Mother’s Day, offering a made-to-order egg and omelet station, a caviar and smoked salmon station, a raw bar, and a prime rib carving station. Rigatoni alla vodka, roasted salmon, and chicken tenders and waffles lead into a dessert spread featuring a chocolate fountain. Live music is on hand all afternoon – order the “Brickell Spritz” or “Little Lillet” if you want something beyond the bottomless mimosas. Adults pay $125; children 12 and under pay $35. 301 Brickell Key Dr., Miami; delilahrestaurants.com. Prix-Fixe Brunch at Le Jardinier Le Jardinier offers a four-course prix-fixe brunch ($95 per person) from noon to 4:30 p.m., starting with white asparagus, followed by fennel risotto and a choice of salmon or duck leg confit, finishing with pavlova. The croque madame, duck confit, and quiche Lor- raine are also available à la carte. 151 NE 41st St., Ste. 135, Miami; lejardinierrestaurant.com. Spanish-Inspired Brunch Buffet at Mareva1939 Celebrate Mother’s Day in standout fashion at Mareva1939 inside the iconic National Ho- tel Miami Beach, where an $85 brunch buffet brings Spanish flair and serious variety to the table. From sushi and oysters at the raw bar to tapas, paella, and chef-carved striploin, the experience is as vibrant as the live music set- ting the tone. Finish with churros and flan, then level up with bottomless cocktails or Perrier-Jouët Champagne for an extra splash of celebration.1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, at the National Hotel; 305-423-7260; ma- reva1939.com. Garden Brunch and Cocktails at Mayfair Grill Celebrate Mother’s Day in lush, garden-style surroundings at Mayfair Grill inside Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, where Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli has crafted a brunch that feels both elevated and easygoing. From olive oil- fried eggs on grilled flatbread to creamsicle French toast, the menu blends comfort with a refined, seasonal touch, all set against the backdrop of live jazz in the heart of the Grove. Toast Mom with playful cocktails like the ba- sil-forward “Mom’s Garden” or the floral “Mom-osa” for a celebration that feels as spe- cial as she is. 3000 Florida Ave., Miami; 305- 441-0000; mayfair-grill.com. Specials and a Take- Home Gift at Mika Mika offers Mother’s Day brunch Sunday, May 10, from noon to 3 p.m., starting with the gamberi rossi carpaccio with winter citrus and Oscietra caviar, the mezzaluna with lob- ster and scallop in tarragon brodetto, and the crab Benedict with morel mushrooms, aspar- agus, and hollandaise. Save room for the crème brûlée crostata, which might be harder after the bluefin tuna carpaccio and black truffle casarecce. Every table leaves with a take-home gift box plus flower bouquets for the moms. 3007 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; mikacoralgables.com. Rooftop Brunch Buffet at Mila South Beach’s favorite rooftop restaurant, Mila, is throwing a two-hour multi-course brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ▼ Café Café La Jardinier photo The 14 best Mother’s Day brunch spots in Miami 2026 are Mika, Amara at Paraiso, Le Jardinier, Mila, Mayfair, Bourbon Steak, and ▼ COCONUT GROVE MORNING GLORY Coconut Grove is home to dozens of great breakfast options, and now it can add one more. Coconut Grove’s latest breakfast spot, already going viral, is inside a boutique grocery store. Grove Grocer, the family-operated boutique market at 3098 Fuller St., has introduced a morning menu. It now complements its existing daily lunch sandwich offerings. The shop announced the menu on Instagram on Sunday, April 26. Breakfast is dine-in only, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekdays and until 2 p.m. on weekends. On the menu, the “Playhouse Toast” layers almond butter from California’s Yemetz Family Farms with house-made local guava jam, flaky salt, and Florida bee pollen on True Loaf sour- dough. The yogurt bowl comes with Cocojune’s organic cultured coconut yogurt, Chantelle’s granola, and the same house guava jam. (Din- ers can swap in Painterland Sister’s skyr for a tangier base.) The French omelette uses eggs from Tiny Farm and butter from Paradise Farms, a local re- generative co-op. It comes with a radicchio side salad with an in-house vinaigrette. The breakfast sandwich puts a Tiny Farm fried egg and La Salumina rigatino, a Tuscan- style pancetta from a New York salumeria, on Pannom milk bread or True Loaf sourdough with house aioli and house hot sauce, plus tempeh bacon available as a swap. And lastly, there is a vegan, gluten-free buck- wheat porridge made with buckwheat groats, coconut milk, coconut sugar, caramelized ba- nanas, almond butter, and coconut flakes. Sides include a slice of True Loaf sourdough and a Par- adise Farms jammy egg. Grove Grocer began as a small specialty mar- ket stocked with nut butters, organic pantry sta- ples like house-made jams, unique wines, and popular matcha drinks and small-batch coffee. The shop prioritizes local vendors and Miami- based brands. A lunch menu followed, featuring Pannom milk bread sandwiches and salads ranging from a niçoise to a buckwheat soba noodle dish fin- ished with gochugaru oil and Tiny Farm shiso. Grove Grocer. 3098 Fuller St., Coconut Grove; @grove.grocer on Instagram. OLEE FOWLER ▼ THE REDLANDS ON A ROLL South Florida residents usually prepare for the end of Knaus Berry’s legendary cinnamon | TASTE TEST | >> p9 >> p9
