25 Of The Best Gold Coast Restaurants For Mother’s Day Feasts In 2026
Harmony Lee
Contributor | Urban List Gold Coast
Mother's Day is just around the corner—and what better way to honour the incredible women who raised us than with a truly special meal. Whether it's your mum, stepmum, grandmother, or another special mother figure in your life, this is your moment to make her feel seen, celebrated, and completely spoiled.
If she's the kind of woman who lives for fresh seafood and bubbles, dreams of a long lazy lunch, or delights in a decadent high tea with all the trimmings, I've rounded up some of the Gold Coast's best restaurants and venues hosting special Mother's Day events. All you have to do is book the table and show up ready to celebrate her.
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Gold Coast Mother's Day Feasts At A Glance
Mother's Day High Teas
QT Gold Coast
7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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Honour mum’s sweet tooth and let her savour one of life’s greatest palatable pleasures—high tea. Spend the afternoon with pinkies at full flex, devouring seasonal delights with QT Gold Coast’s array of decadent bites, best served with bubbles.
Think kale, quinoa and pumpkin croquettes, sun-blistered tomato eclairs, and delectable cassis macarons, to name a few. Why not treat Mum to a weekend staycay and book her in for a night of relaxation at the QT cabins?
When: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May, from 11:30am to 2pm
Cost: $99 per person (with a glass of G.H Mumm Rosé Champagne, tea or espresso coffee); $85 per teen; $39 per child (with savoury finger sandwiches and sweet treats)
For more information, click here.
Elements of Byron
144 Bayshore Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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Renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, impeccable service, and culinary excellence, Elements of Byron is our top Byron Bay pick for a Mother's Day full of opulence and celebration. Held on the Azure Terrace, you'll be treated to a lavish spread featuring traditional delights such as housemade pastries, delicate finger sandwiches, and an array of sweet and savoury treats prepared in-house.
Plus, there will be live musical entertainment throughout the afternoon, and you can level up your high tea with a selection of delicious bevs.
When: Sunday 10 May, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Cost: $120 per person
For more information, click here.
Chapter & Verse
158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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Treat Mum to an afternoon of delight with an array of sweet and savoury treats at Chapter and Verse’s special Mother’s Day High Tea. Guests can enjoy a range of decadent treats from white chocolate chip scones with seasonal jams and fresh cream, to beetroot and smoked duck tarts with feta cheese and crab profiterole.
Top it off with a complimentary glass of French Champagne, freshly brewed coffee and an array of teas, and you're in Mum's good books for at least a few months.
When: Sunday 10 May, 10:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Cost: $109 per person
For more information, click here.
Amore Ristorante
59 Meron St, Southport QLD 4215
Celebrate Mum the European way this Mother’s Day with an elegant high tea at Amore Ristorante, where classic Italian charm meets modern indulgence. Their special high tea offering includes a curated selection of sweet and savoury bites, including the likes of king prawn sliders, porcini arancini with truffle aioli, and delectable smoked salmon sandwiches with pickled cucumber.
On the sweet side, expect chocolate macarons, fresh scones with jam, and more, all paired perfectly with the sweet sounds of live music. It’s amore at first bite.
When: Sunday 10 May, from 9:30m to 11:30am
Cost: $75 per adult; $45 per child (free for kids under 4)
For more information, click here.
Palm Court
38 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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For a Mother's Day that feels genuinely luxurious, The Langham's Palm Court is hard to beat. Available across Mother's Day weekend, the signature three-tier afternoon tea arrives with a complimentary mini mimosa for Mum on arrival, and features a carefully curated spread of sweet and savoury bites served with tea or coffee.
Those looking to elevate further can add Laurent-Perrier for a truly indulgent afternoon. Want to extend the celebration? The Langham's Chuan Spa is offering a 90 minute 'serenity for her' package—including a hot stone massage, facial, eye treatment and foot massage, plus a glass of bubbles—from $390.
When: Saturday 9 May & Sunday 10 May, from 11:30am
Cost: $95 per adult; $50 per child
For more information, click here.
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Sanctuary Cove, Manor Cir, Hope Island QLD 4212
Treat Mum to a luxurious Mother's Day high tea at the impressive InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. The decadent pink high tea includes a glass of sparkling Moscato, along with sweet and savoury delights served in the InterContinental’s beautiful Cove Café.
Of course, there’ll be a selection of teas available from none other than the esteemed Tea Forté collection, as well as coffee for those mums who need something a little stronger. Sit back, relax and savour the sips.
When: Saturday 9 May & Sunday 10 May from 12pm
Cost: $89 per adult; $30 for children aged 5-12 years
For more information, click here.
Citrique
158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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Looking for the perfect option for a mum with little ones? Look no further. Citrique is hosting its sweet-as-can-be Teddy Bear High Tea Buffet on 9 May—a collaboration with Build-A-Bear that's as magical for the kids as it is indulgent for Mum. Enjoy a beautifully curated high tea buffet while each pair of guests takes home their very own teddy bear companion.
Adults are welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, while the little ones get a special kids' drink to sip on too.
When: Saturday 9 May, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Cost: $105 per adult; $60 per child (ages 4–12)
For more information, click here.
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Mother's Day Restaurant Feasts
Citrique
158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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Any Gold Coaster who’s in the know will tell you that Citrique is one of the best seafood restaurants around. Pair their elegant decor and refined atmosphere with a mouth-watering Mother’s Day menu, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an impressive Mother’s Day long lunch.
This year Citrique’s sea-to-table experience is hosted by acclaimed chef Peter Kuruvita and showcases ocean treasures like a signature half lobster for each adult, presented by the host himself, and an exquisitely crafted love cake to finish. Plus, Mum gets a Dilmah iced tea cocktail on arrival—talk about deluxe.
When: Sunday 10 May, 12pm to 2:30pm
Cost: $159 per adult; $79 per child; free for children under 4 years
For more information, click here.
Harajuku Gyoza Broadbeach
2/26 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218
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Celebrate Mum the Harajuku way, with great food and even better company. This Mother's Day, Harajuku Gyoza Broadbeach is offering a shared banquet that will include a table full of delicious, juicy gyoza, and it's priced at just $48 per person.
Plus, if you book before April 30 Mum will also receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco and a round of strawberry sandos for the table, so don't snooze on this one. If you're after a tasty, fuss-free way to celebrate without breaking the bank, look no further.
When: Sunday 10 May
Cost: $48 per person
For more information, click here.
Mamasan
3 Oracle Bvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218
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Celebrate Mum the Mamasan way this Mother’s Day with a long, flavour-packed lunch designed for sharing. Expect an afternoon of live acoustic music, flowing conversation and a six-course banquet that leans into bold, Asian-inspired flavours, all kicked off with a glass of Moët & Chandon Rosé on arrival.
The menu brings together crowd-pleasers like Hiramasa kingfish sashimi with coconut and kaffir lime, to spanner crab dumplings, duck san choy bau and your pick of satay crispy chicken or steamed barramundi. It all wraps up with Mamasan’s signature petit fours (because no celebration is complete without something sweet).
When: Sunday 10 May
Cost: $145 per person (includes a glass of Moët & Chandon Rosé and six-course shared menu); à la carte available; $45 per child
For more information, click here.
Cora
50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
This Mother's Day, Cora is putting a relaxed and elevated spin on their much-loved Sunday Roast— and it might just be the most delicious way to celebrate her. The two-course menu features a signature roast with perfectly cooked meats, seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes and all the classic trimmings, followed by a chef's dessert to finish on a sweet note.
Add the bottomless upgrade and Mum can toast the afternoon away with mimosas, bellinis and sparkling brut. It's Mother's Day after all, why not celebrate?
When: Sunday 10 May
Cost: $48 per person; $73 per person with two-hour bottomless package
For more information, click here.
The Valley Estate
393 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
Looking for a unique way to spoil your mum? The Valley Estate is hosting an indulgent three-course French-inspired lunch in the Manor, complete with a glass of Moët & Chandon upon arrival and set to the soundtrack of a live Harpist.
Following lunch, you and Mum can take a stroll through the stunning garden and snap some pics—the gift that keeps on giving.
When: Sunday 10 May, from 12pm to 3pm
Cost: $165 per adult; $130 per youth (10yrs-17yrs);
For more information, click here.
O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards
852 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra QLD 4275
There are few things we love more than digging into a delicious picnic spread—it’s one of those simple pleasures of life that never gets old (like mums, of course). Surprise mum this Mother’s Day with a delightful picnic hamper set against the stunning backdrop of O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards.
Grab your picnic basket and set up anywhere on the picturesque vineyard as you indulge in a charcuterie and cheese board, assorted salads, cold meats and delicious dessert. Bonus: the generous Mother’s Day Picnic Basket includes a bottle of O’Reilly’s artisan sparkling wine. You can add dietary add-ons to the baskets and there will be live entertainment. BYO gazebo, tables and chairs.
When: Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May, from 9:30am to 2pm
Cost: $150 per basket
For more information, click here.
Sofia's Restaurant & Bar
35a/53 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218
For a more elevated Mother's Day experience, Sofia's Restaurant & Bar has put together an exclusive menu that's worth getting dressed up for. Start with beetroot-cured kingfish crudo before moving on to truffle-infused baked gnocchetti, and finish with a peach and rosemary tart with ricotta cream.
A signature Campari and raspberry cocktail—with a non-alcoholic version also available—ties it all together beautifully. With a menu this delicious, you'd best believe that bookings are highly recommended.
When: Sunday 10 May; 11am to 3pm or 5pm to 9:30pm
Cost: Special à la carte menu
For more information, click here.
Palette Restaurant
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
If you're looking to pull out all the stops, Palette Restaurant is offering something truly special this Mother's Day. The Gold Coast's only three-hatted restaurant is hosting an elegant Mother's Day luncheon, with a choice of two or three courses showcasing seasonal ingredients and refined technique, each paired with a glass of wine or beer.
Expect mouthwatering numbers such as Australian bay lobster, Jerusalem artichoke with mushrooms and greens, and pineapple with caramel and aged spiced rum. For a mum who appreciates exceptional food and impeccable service, it doesn't get much better than this.
When: Sunday 10 May
Cost: Two courses from $85 per person; three courses from $100 per person
For more information, click here.
The Sheraton Grand Mirage
71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
If Mum’s idea of heaven is seafood, wine, and waterfront views, book her in for the ultimate indulgence at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort’s Mother’s Day lunch. Held at the Terraces Restaurant, this lavish buffet features everything from freshly shucked oysters and bugs to seared barramundi and a dreamy dessert spread.
Add flowing wines and spritzes, and beachfront vibes, and you’ve got the perfect Sunday.
When: Sunday 10 May, 12pm to 3pm
Cost: $179 per adult, including a two-hour beverage package; $89.50 for children aged 5-12 years
For more information, click here.
Sofitel Gold Coast
81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
If you’re looking to seriously impress Mum this Mother’s Day, look no further than Bistro On3 at Sofitel Gold Coast. This year, you can expect a refined yet decadent three-course set menu that is sure to truly make her day.
From moreish savoury numbers to desserts that are almost too pretty to eat, you’ve got yourself one of the most elegant ways to celebrate Mum.
When: Sunday 10 May, from 12pm to 3pm
Cost: $99 per person
For more information, click here.
Madame V
6 Palm Beach Ave, Palm Beach QLD 4221
If Mum’s love language is bold flavours and beautifully plated food, spoil her with an Asian fusion feast at the ever-stylish Madame V this Mother’s Day. Madame V is putting on a mouth-watering banquet featuring crowd favourites like seared miso glazed salmon tataki and their signature wagyu beef dumplings—it’s the ultimate flavour-packed celebration she won’t forget.
Plus, this place has always whipped up scrumptious desserts, and this banquet finisher is the cherry on top with a raspberry, rose, and matcha white chocolate cream-topped baked meringue—talk about decadent. Expect this one to book out.
When: Sunday 10 May
Cost: $89 per person
For more information, click here.
Three Blue Ducks
11 Ewingsdale Road Byron Bay, Ewingsdale NSW 2481
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Heading down to Byron Bay for the Mother's Day weekend? There is no better way to say ‘I love you Mum’ than a delicious meal at Three Blue Ducks at The Farm.
Their specials for the day will be truly noteworthy, including the likes of spanner crab crumpets and strawberries and cream with vanilla sponge, to name a couple. Or treat Mum to The Ducks famous Sunday Roast available from 4:30pm.
When: Sunday 10 May
Cost: À la carte menu
For more information, click here.
Salt Bar
52 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Get the celebrations started a day early with a Paint, Sip & Snack session at Salt Bar. On the Saturday before Mother's Day, grab Mum and settle in for a guided painting experience paired with drinks and snacks—no artistic talent required.
Choose from three packages to suit every mum, from a classic wine option to a margarita upgrade or a non-alcoholic alternative.
When: Saturday 10 May, from 3pm
Cost: $60–$80 per person, depending on package
For more information, click here.
Lulu Rooftop & Bar
6/4 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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For the mum who loves a big Sunday, Lulu Rooftop & Bar is the place to be. From bottomless mimosas and spritzes to brunch bites enjoyed high above the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise, it's a celebration with a view.
There'll be a live DJ to set the mood, making for a Mother's Day that feels a little more like a proper occasion. If dressing up and boogying down is more your vibe, then this might be the perfect way to celebrate.
When: Sunday 10 May, 1pm to 3pm
Cost: $89 per person
For more information, click here.
Sandbar
52 Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215
We're all for celebrating every mum, so dog mums, this one's for you. Sandbar's Mums & Pups morning is a relaxed, feel-good way to start Mother's Day— think waterfront breakfast, a complimentary coffee for Mum, and a treat for the four-legged family members.
Later in the day, stick around for their Paint & Sip session, a fun, creative way to round out the celebration.
When: Sunday 10 May; Mums & Pups from 8am, Paint & Sip 3pm to 5pm
Cost: À la carte for Mums & Pups; $29 per person for Paint & Sip
For more information, click here.
Sanctuary Cove Marine Village
Sanctuary Cove, Manor Cir, Hope Island QLD 4212
Head to Sanctuary Cove's Marine Village this Mother's Day for a complimentary retro Kombi photo booth experience on the Village Green—printed photos are included and no bookings are required, so it's an easy one to add to your day. While you're there, you could explore the waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and leisure experiences the village has to offer. Plus, there's the chance to win a luxury Hunter Valley stay.
When: Sunday 10 May, 10am to 2pm
Cost: Free
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