Do you want to finally become the favourite child? It’s time you ditched the same chocolate and flowers Mother’s Day gift that you’ve been giving mum for the past five years. No, even the standard breakfast in bed and shoddy card isn’t going to secure you the favourite child status. It’s time to step it up a notch.
In case you’ve forgotten what day it is today, let alone what’s ahead, Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Sunday May 11 to be exact. It’s not too late guys. This Mother’s Day, treat your mum—or the mother figure in your life—like the queen she is and spoil her with an indulgent meal at one of the Gold Coast’s best restaurants hosting special Mother’s Day events.
Looking for Mother's Day activities? Check out 25 of the best for every kind of mum here.
Garden Kitchen & Bar
1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
If she’s the type who loves elegant dining, fresh seafood and bubbles, look no further than Garden Kitchen & Bar. They’re putting on a special shared chilled seafood platter for Mother’s Day, along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for Mum, and it might just be the exact relaxed yet indulgent celebration she deserves.
When: Sunday 11 May
Cost: $65 for 2 people; $120 for 4 people
For more information, click here.
Harvest Buffet
1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Is high-quality seafood Mum's weakness? Then you need to make tracks to the seafood-centric Harvest Buffet at The Star this Mother's Day. Feast on premium prawns and oysters for lunch or a full seafood buffet for dinner with a glass of sparkling for Mum to enjoy. Best of all, The Star member discounts still apply.
When: Sunday 11 May
Cost: $69.90 per person for lunch; $99.90 per person for dinner buffet
For more information, click here.
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 opulent Mother’s Day long lunch.
Citrique’s sea-to-table experience showcases ocean treasures like Western Australian lobster and Moreton Bay bugs alongside succulent grilled meats. Plus, Mum gets a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival—talk about deluxe.
When: Sunday 11 May, 12pm onwards
Cost: $159 per adult; $79 per child; free for children under 4 years
For more information, click here.
Chapter & Verse
158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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. With many of the ingredients sourced from the hotel’s onsite JW Garden, guests can enjoy a range of decadent treats from JW Marriott’s own lavender, honey and white chocolate chip scones with homemade seasonal jams and fresh cream, to delectable lobster crumpets and honey-glazed duck.
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 11 May, from 11:30am
Cost: $99 per person
For more information, click here.
QT Gold Coast
7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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. Why not treat Mum to a weekend staycay and book her in for a night of relaxation at the qtQT cabins?
When: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 May, from 11:30am to 2pm
Cost: $89 per person (with a glass of G.H Mumm Rosé Champagne, tea or espresso coffee); $109 per person (with Perrier-Jouёt Blanc de Blanc Champagne, tea or espresso coffee); $39 per child (with savoury finger sandwiches and sweet treats)
For more information, click here.
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Cora
50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
If your mum dreams of a Greek getaway (or just loves a good feast with a side of dancing), Cora’s Mother’s Day long lunch is the ultimate celebration. Think sizzling saganaki, fluffy pita with creamy dips, and melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked lamb—paired with themed cocktails for the full Mediterranean experience.
But the real magic happens when the ‘70s hits start playing. With a dedicated dance floor and disco-worthy tunes, it’s your chance to watch Mum transform into the ultimate Dancing Queen.
When: Sunday 11 May, from 12pm
Cost: $75 per person; $125 per person including a 2 hour bottomless drinks package
For more information, click here.
Nineteen at The Star
1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Treat Mum to an elegant rooftop brunch at the iconic Nineteen at The Star. Set high above the glittering coastline, this exclusive Mother’s Day sitting offers a beautifully curated à la carte menu with highlights like souffle pancakes with seasonal berries, a blue swimmer crab omelette, and the indulgent croque madame.
When: Sunday 11 May, lunch and dinner
Cost: Prices vary
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 11 May, from 12pm to 3pm
Cost: $158 per adult; $79.50 per youth (10yrs-17yrs); $37.60 per child (2yrs-10yrs)
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, smoked chicken and cake for 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 10 May and Sunday 11 May, from 9:30am to 2pm
Cost: $140 for pickup on Saturday; $150 for pickup on Sunday
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 Balmain bugs to seared barramundi and a dreamy dessert spread (hello, waffle station). Add flowing Whispering Angel rosé, live tunes by Ben Ferguson, and beachfront vibes, and you’ve got the perfect Sunday.
When: Sunday 11 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.
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 prawn and scallop baguettes with finger lime aioli, fig and labneh on crispy potato, and smoked salmon tartlets with horseradish crème fraîche.
On the sweet side, expect semolina cake with mascarpone and orange, lemon curd tarts, and mini chocolate fondants with plum cream, all paired perfectly with a glass of Chandon Rosé and the sweet sounds of live music. It’s amore at first bite.
When: Sunday 11 May, from 11m to 3pm
Cost: $75 per adult (includes a glass of Chandon Rosé); $45 per child (free for kids under 4)
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, Bistro On3 at Sofitel Gold Coast is serving up a seafood buffet that’s as luxe as she is. Think Mooloolaba king prawns, Pacific oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, sashimi, and Singaporean chilli crab—plus premium charcuterie, artisan salads, roasted pork belly, and truffle-laced gnocchi.
Wrap it all up with a curated dessert station (yes, there’s cheese and ice cream too), and you’ve got yourself one of the most elegant ways to celebrate Mum.
When: Sunday 11 May, from 12pm to 3pm
Cost: $135 per adult; $68 per child (5–12 years)
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 10 May & Sunday 11 May from 1pm
Cost: $79 per adult; $30 for children aged 5-12 years
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 kingfish sashimi, duck spring rolls with devil’s sauce, and their signature wagyu beef dumplings—it’s the ultimate flavour-packed celebration she won’t forget.
And if she’s in the mood for a mid-week treat, book her into the exclusive Mother's Day canapés and bubbles event on Tuesday 13 May at 11:30am—an elegant, child-free affair featuring a curated selection of canapés and free-flowing beverages in Madame V’s sultry surrounds. It’s the perfect excuse for her and her girlfriends to unwind in style.
When: Sunday 11 May
Cost: $69 per person
For more information, click here.
SkyPoint
Q1 Building, Level 77/9 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
For a Mother’s Day celebration that’s literally on another level, head to SkyPoint and treat Mum to a sky-high high tea served 230 metres above the glittering Gold Coast. Enjoy this limited-time Mother’s Day High Tea featuring sweet and savoury delights like mango and coconut slice, fluffy scones with rose jam, delicate macarons, and gourmet Turkish sandwiches, along with some bubbles, of course.
Choose between a glass of G.H. Mumm for two, or go all out with a full bottle to toast Mum in style.
When: Saturday 11 May – Monday 20 May
Cost: $89 for two with a glass of G.H. Mumm; $159 for two with a bottle of G.H. Mumm
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 enchanting 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 meticulously prepared in-house.
There will also be live musical entertainment throughout the afternoon and you level up your high tea with a selection of bevs. As a special highlight this year, every guest will go into the draw to win a revitalising Osprey Spa treatment for you and mum, featuring the latest signature offerings from Vanessa Megan Naturaceuticals.
When: Sunday 11 May, from 12:30pm
Cost: $115 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 breakfast, lunch or dinner at Three Blue Ducks at The Farm.
Choose from their a la carte menu, opt for the set Feed Me menu for $80 per person (coal-roasted king prawns and 12-hour slow-cooked beef brisket), or treat Mum to The Ducks famous Sunday Roast available from 4:30pm.
When: Sunday 11 May
Cost: $80 per person for Feed Me menu; price varies for other options
For more information, click here.
Eclair at the Bay (Takeaway)
Shop 3a/1 Byron St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
If you’re trying to reserve the ‘favourite child’ seat for yourself, look no further than Eclair at the Bay. This chic Byron patisserie store has everything you need to leave mum a surprise in the fridge. We'll be ordering the Mother's Day Trio Box with three handcrafted eclairs, including a strawberry eclair, matcha eclair and coconut caramel eclair.
When: Pre-order by 12pm Saturday 10 May for pickup on Sunday 11 May from 10am-3pm
Cost: $35
For more information, including online ordering, click here.
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