Mother’s Day is coming up, and we’ve rounded up ways to make a weekend of it, with food and fun. Simply forward this article to all necessary parties with the subject line “Let’s Celebrate Me and My Contributions.” Or make the plans yourself and invite other mothers in your life. One year, a few of the moms in my family got together for brunch, leaving the menfolk behind with the kids — it was just the ticket.
While brunch is the standard way to do Mother’s Day in Dallas, we also want to point out a few activities that would make for a lovely day out.
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1. Bagel Run 2023
Bagel Run 2024 is a Mother’s Day tradition the whole family can enjoy. Join the Dallas JCC for its 38th annual Bagel Run 10K, 5K, or Kids K fun run. Run or walk the scenic neighborhood course or participate virtually from wherever you are. Make it a themed morning by picking up bagels from Bagel Cafe 21, Shug’s, or Cindi’s when you’re done!
2. Swiss Avenue Historic District Home Tour
The Swiss Avenue Historic District Home Tour through Swiss Avenue is a favorite for Dallas moms. This year, moms can tour and brunch at Society Bakery (Sunday only) for $65. Brunch will feature the bakery’s signature Swiss Avenue quiche and coffee, juice, and prosecco. In addition to the tour, there will be an open-air art fair, a children’s play area, live entertainment in Savage Park, free horse-drawn carriage rides, food trucks, and more. Tickets $30; kids 12 and under are free.
3. Beverly’s Bistro & Bar
Beverley’s Bistro & Bar in Dallas is a fitting place to celebrate mom. The chef himself named it after his own mother, Beverley, and like her, welcomes everyone to this upscale eatery. Dine on oysters and pots de creme in a fine-dining atmosphere with nods to French, Jewish, Spanish, and Arabic cuisines.
4. Chelsea Corner
Chelsea Corner on the corner of McKinney Avenue and Monticello offers a scratch brunch menu — which means the ingredients are fresh — that includes a kid’s section, and a cute backyard patio. We also mention Chelsea Corner on our Top 10 Places to Host a Baby Shower in Dallas, and every restaurant on that list would also be great for Mother’s Day!
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5. Ida Claire
Ida Claire serves fine southern cooking in Addison. It has a cute and casual patio, which is always a good option when the kids are in tow.
6. Lockwood Distilling Co.
Lockwood Distilling Co. in Richardson is an out-of-the-ordinary spot with spiked coffee and live music Friday thru Sunday. Enjoy the laid-back indoor and outdoor seating areas, and peruse the neighboring small businesses like Communion Neighborhood Cooperative coffee shop and Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe.
7. Mercat Bistro
Mercat Bistro is a Parisian-inspired bistro in the Harwood District with a $60 prix fixe menu for Mother’s Day. The menu skews classic French, with all the flaky, buttery croissants you could dream of.
8. Paradiso
Paradiso could not be prettier. You’ll find creative cocktails, great presentation, even delicious pizza at this Southern European-inspired Bishop Arts gem.
And since you’ve gone to all the trouble of finding parking, do a little window shopping (or actual shopping) after your meal — just look at all the cute local shops!
9. Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar
Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar is also in the Harwood District. They serve an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet for $70 per adult, $40 per child, and has the added bonus of being right below The Samurai Collection. Their patio is consistently voted one of the best in Dallas.
10. The Rustic
Make things easy, and relax at The Rustic with family-style brunch (just $17.95 per person) on a big ol’ patio with lots of green space. If you’ve never been for brunch, take a look at the menu and make sure your kids will approve. Picky eaters might find it a little challenging.
11. The Fifth
The Fifth is tucked away in Canyon Creek in Richardson. It’s a lovely little neighborhood joint with great food, great patio, and great atmosphere.
12. The Finch
The Finch in Mockingbird Station is quite pretty, and the food is a delight, and not just because they offer complimentary valet! Plan ahead and book more than brunch — a spa treatment, pedicure, or vitamin therapy treatment (!), all of which can be found in Mockingbird Station, too.
Love this, but Lekka has actually closed. I am not sure why, they were so delicious, but the building has been stripped and the sign is gone.