The best ways to spoil a mom is to get her out of the kitchen and far away from any dirty dishes. Here are a few fantastic restaurants running specials this Mother’s Day. From breakfast buffets to 3-course lunches, and a few complimentary gifts on the side, you are sure to find the perfect spot to spoil mom on Sunday, 12 May 2013.
JOHANNESBURG
Parc Fermé
The classic restaurant will be offering a special 3-course menu for R295pp. The menu includes an amuse bouche followed by dishes like chicken and citrus salad, roast beef, and Amarula tiramisu.
Bookings: 011 245 4846 or [email protected]
Address: 8 Maude Street, Michelangelo Towers, Sandton
Moyo (Zoo Lake)
Indulge in either a breakfast buffet (9 – 11.30am) at R85pp, or a lunch buffet, which includes entertainment, a welcome cocktail, and a pamper session for R275 per adult and R85 for children under 12.
Bookings: 011 646 0058 or [email protected]
Address: 1 Prince of Wales Drive, Zoo Lake Park, Parkview
Blue Feather Fine Dining and Bistro
Treat mom to a 3-course menu for R200pp at this elegant bistro. Dishes include creamy broccoli and rosemary soup, pan-fried sea bass, and chocolate fondant.
Bookings: 011 314 5410 or [email protected].
Address: 5 George Road, Glen Austin, Midrand
PRETORIA
The Blades
The Blades Hotel restaurant will be offering an à la carte menu with a dessert buffet and kiddies’ buffet for R295 for adults and R125 for kids. The experience includes entertainment from a sax player, table musician, and mini nomadic spa treatments.
Bookings: 012 808 9943 or [email protected]
Address: The Blades Hotel, Plot 75, Zeekoegat, Kameeldrift Road
Spiced Coffee Restaurant
Choose from a full buffet breakfast or lunch. The breakfast comprises muffins, croissants, breads, fruits, and a hot breakfast for R135 per adult and R65 per child. The lunch buffet includes Thai prawn curry, grilled veg, chicken and leek pie, and white chocolate mousse for R195 per adult and R95 per child.
Bookings: 012 544 0144 or [email protected]
Address: Farm 62 Haakdoornlaagte, Ludwig’s Roses
DURBAN
Saffron Restaurant
Mom will love this hearty 3-course lunch menu for R230pp. Dishes include breads, butternut soup, salads, sautéed vegetables, beef potjie with dumplings, and lemon meringue. A kiddies’ buffet is also available.
Bookings: 031 514 6500
Address: Umhlanga Ridge, 329 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga
9th Avenue Bistro
Spoil mom with a 3-course set lunch menu for R225pp. Dishes include gorgonzola, pear and candied pecan nut salad, grilled chicken breast and thigh, and Belgian dark chocolate torte.
Bookings: 031 312 9134 or [email protected]
Address: Shop 2, Avonmore Centre Ninth Avenue, Morningside
CAPE TOWN
Moyo (Blouberg)
This African lunch buffet at R175pp comes with an express 12-minute massage just for the moms. The family friendly venue will also have an à la carte menu available.
Bookings: 021 554 9671 or [email protected]
Address: Shop 50 Eden on the Bay Shopping Centre, Corner of Otto Du Plessis and Big Bay Boulevard, Blouberg
Azure
This is the perfect place to enjoy a lunch buffet at R335pp, which includes a glass of sparkling wine or Bellini. Each mother will be presented with a bottle of the chef’s handmade preserves, along with a gift voucher for The Twelve Apostles Spa. One mom will even win a bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut French Champagne in a lucky draw.
Bookings: 021 437 9029 or [email protected]
Address: Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Catharina’s
Treat mom to a 3-course menu for R240pp at this cool, contemporary spot. Featured dishes include vegetable minestrone with parmesan, roast beef, roast potatoes, vegetables, and sticky toffee pudding. A vegetarian option will also be available.
Bookings: 021 713 2222 or [email protected]
Address: Steenberg Hotel, Steenberg Estate Tokai Road, Constantia
WINELANDS
The Farmer’s Kitchen
Head out early for a delicious set breakfast menu for R80pp. A coffee and mimosa cocktail (orange juice and sparkling wine) is included.
Bookings: 021 881 3444 or [email protected]
Address: Corner R44 and Annandal Road, Mooiberge Farmstall, Stellenbosch
Glen Carlou
Enjoy a 3-course meal at R320pp, including a welcome drink and amuse bouche. The moms will also receive a special gift. Feature dishes include roasted figs, parma ham and gorgonzola crumble, line fish, and crème brûlée.
Bookings: 021 875 5528 or [email protected]
Address: Glen Carlou Wine Estate, Simondium Road, Klapmuts
Where will you be dining this Mother’s Day?
