Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Take mom to brunch, tea, or dinner at one of Charleston’s delicious restaurants, many of which are hosting a special menu. See our recommended Mother’s Day options below, and be sure to make a reservation in advance. A card, flowers, or a gift are always a nice touch, too!
More options are being added as they are announced. Submit your Mother’s Day event here.
Mother’s Day Brunches in Charleston
Fleet Landing
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch at Fleet Landing on Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Enjoy ocean views on the patio or grab a seat at the raw bar to see Fleet’s raw bar experts shuck fresh oysters and picturesque seafood towers. Brunch menu highlights include Quiche of the Day, Pan Roasted Crab Cakes and Crème brûlée French Toast.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | French Quarter
Tempest
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Tempest on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 9:00am to 4:00pm followed by regular a la carte dinner at 5:00pm. The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffett is $75 per person and $35 for children 12 and under. Adults can enjoy one complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Ansonborough
Hank’s Social Hall
This year enjoy a Mother’s Day feast with elevated menu items and classic Southern fare at Hank’s Social Hall. The first seating will take place from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024, while the second seating will be from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Sunday, May 12, 2024. Tickets are $80 with an option for a beverage package for $25.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Ansonborough
Sorelle
The beautiful Southern Italian Restaurant, Sorelle is debuting their Sunday Brunch on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024, between 10:00am and 1:30pm and the menu includes various pizzas, caviar service, a raw bar and butter poached lobster Benedict.
Neighborhood: Downtown | French Quarter
- What to Order: Chicken Milanese & Lobster Benedict
82 Queen
82 Queen is hosting Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Enjoy brunch in the courtyard or in 82 Queen’s historic dining rooms. The brunch menu includes a three course meal for $50. Barbecue Shrimp & Grits, Southern Fried Chicken & Biscuits, and She Crab Soup.
Neighborhood: Downtown | Lower King
What to Order: Buttermilk Biscuits and She Crab Soup
Iron Rose
This year enjoy Mother’s Day with a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Mills House signature restaurant, Iron Rose. The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet will be on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Iron Rose. The brunch is $75 per adult and $35 per child. The menu includes a Brioche French Toast and Belgium Waffle Station, Apple Cider Glazed Ham, and more!
Neighborhood: Downtown | Lower King
What to Order: Brunch Buffet
The Ryder
This year celebrate Mother’s Day at The Ryder Hotel. Come enjoy all-day brunch at Little Palm/The Backyard from 8:00am to 8:00pm and from 12:00pm to 3:00pm show your receipt from brunch or coffee to partake in a mini photoshoot with the iconic Pink Figgy. Guests can also purchase a beautiful bouquet of flowers for their mom by Roadside Blooms for $40. The bouquet includes two coffee drinks from the Coffee Counter at The Ryder.
Neighborhood: Downtown | Ansonborough
What to Order: Huevos Rancheros and Plantos Foster Fresh Toast
The Darling Oyster Bar
If the mom in your life is a fan of oysters and Bloody Marys, look no further than, The Darling Oyster Bar for your Mother’s Day Brunch plans. The Darling Oyster Bar hosts Sunday brunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Be sure to order The Captain, The Darling’s award-winning Bloody Mary. It includes a lobster claw, king crab leg, shrimp, and a hush puppy.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Upper King
- What to Order: Crab Cake Benedict
Park & Grove
Mother’s Day brunch at Park & Grove is on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 9:00am to 2:30pm. This popular neighborhood spot focuses on fresh, seasonal cuisine. The brunch menu includes Yeast Donut, Smoked Salmon Bagel, Huevos Rancheros, and Crab Cake Benedict. And post brunch head outside to enjoy a local vendor pop-up. Rooted in Charleston (local plant bus) & Harbor Bee Boutique will be on the outdoor patio.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | North Central
- What to Order: Brunch Burger
High Cotton
Mother’s Day brunch at High Cotton is on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. High Cotton is a Charleston classic and serves up some fantastic dishes at brunch, like their Crab Cake Benedict, Chicken and Waffles, and Brioche French Toast.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | French Quarter
- What to Order: Crab Cake Benedict
Lenoir
Lenoir is hosting a Sunday Brunch with a meat n’ three meal on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 11:00pm to 3:00pm. For $40 per person, guests will start their meal with ham biscuits, then a choice of entree (fried chicken, roast pork loin, grilled salmon or Vivian’s famous tomato pie), as well as three sides (potato salad, peas and rice, and sweet potatoes, beets and broccoli rabe). And for dessert, guests can enjoy strawberry cobbler or carrot cake. Make a reservation here.
Neighborhood: Downtown | Lower King
- What to Order: Meat-N-Three
Eli’s Table
Enjoy gourmet Lowcountry food for Mother’s Day Brunch at Eli’s Table on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The brunch menu includes Fried Green Tomato Napoleon, Beignets, and Brunch classics like omelets and egg dishes.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Lower King
- What to Order: Chicken and Waffles
Hotel Bennett
Treat mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Hotel Bennetts Crown Ballroom. The brunch will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The buffet includes a seafood display, salad station, pasta station, carving action station, and dessert. Tickets are $ 125 per adult guests and $65 per child under 12 years old.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Upper King
- What to Order: Buffet
The Obstinate Daughter
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch on Sullivan’s Island at The Obstinate Daughter on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The Obstinate Daughter offers their beloved pasta and pizza at brunch and more traditional brunch menu items like Blueberry Açaí Bowl, Sweet Rolls, and a Breakfast Sandwich.
- Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Island
- What to Order: OD Skillet and Natural Blonde Bloody Mary
Community Table
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Community Table in I’On on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
- Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
- What to Order: Buffet
Frannie and The Fox
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch at Frannie and The Fox inside of The Emeline Hotel. Frannie and The Fox is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12, 2024, and guests can use a Vintage Italian Photo Booth with their moms that will be in the courtyard from 12:00pm to 3:00pm for Frannie & The Fox guests to use.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Ansonborough
- What to Order: Hanger Steak and Eggs
Taverna Philosophia
Taverna Philosophia is hosting a special Mother’s Day Lunch and Dinner on Sunday, May 12, 2024, with three seating times, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, and 7:30pm. Taverna is hosting a three course meal that is $59 per person.
- Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
- What to Order: Grape Leaf Wrapped Salmon
Edmund’s Oast
Head to Edmund’s Oast to enjoy their Hot Bar this Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 11:00am to 9:00pm. The hot bar will be available both inside and outside. Edmunds’ Oast is taking reservations for inside seating. Outside areas are first come, first served – no reservations required and there will be a DJ on the patio from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The buffet cost is $50 per adult and $25 for kids 12 and younger.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | NoMo
- What to Order: Hot Bar
Other Mother’s Day Happenings in Charleston
Mother’s Day Candle Making Class
Join Charleston Candle Company this Mother’s Day for a candle workshop on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Charleston Candle Co. Tickets are $55 and include two candles per ticket.
Mother’s Day Cocktail Class
Bring mom to a Mother’s Day Cocktail Class on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 6:00pm at The Den at Frannie and The Fox. Tickets are $65+ per person.
Mother’s Day Tea and Pop-Up Shop
From Thursday, May 9, 2024, to Sunday, May 12, 2024, stop by The Charleston Place with mom to enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea and Pop-Up Shop curated by FOUND, an antique collection founded by local Charlestonian Kristin Chambless. Reservations are required and can be made through Resy.
Mother’s Day Discounts
Starting Monday, April 8, 2024 find the perfect Mother’s Day gift at Cannon Green with half-off retail products through the entire month. From wine tumblers to tote bags and candles and even a dog toy for the dog moms, there is something that will make her smile.
Mother’s Day Bouquets
This year pick up a Mother’s Day bouquet from Mercantile & Mash between Thursday, May 9, 2024, to Sunday, May 12, 2024. While you shop or dine at Mercantile & Mash pick up a bouquet for the special woman in your life leading up to Mother’s Day for $24 each while supplies last.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Eastside + Mazyck-Wraggborough
Mother’s Day Brunch in Bed Package
Celebrate the mom in your life by booking her a stay at The Palmetto Hotel. This year The Palmetto Hotel is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch in Bed Package in partnership with Slightly North of Broad (S.N.O.B) that can be added on to reservations. The special S.N.O.B. brunch features an assortment of fresh waffles, pastries, seasonal fruits and brie, plus sparkling wine and orange juice for fresh mimosas. The package is $85 per couple and can be booked here. *And The Palmetto is offering 15% off the prevailing rate for stays on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | French Quarter
Camellias (High Tea)
Take mom to high tea to celebrate her on Mother’s Day. Enjoy high tea at Camellias in Hotel Bennett on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 11:30am to 6:30pm. Adult tickets for tea are priced at $95 and $65 for kids under 12 years old.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Upper King
Zero George Cooking Class
Treat mom to a cooking class at Zero George! The Zero George Cooking Class Series is held on Saturday and Sundays starting at 11:00am at Zero George. Attendees sit together around “The Pass” – Zero’s historic demonstration kitchen – as they watch and learn from the culinary team all while enjoying a three-course lunch and house wines. Tickets are $195 per person.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Ansonborough
Mother’s Day Brunch Package
Leave the cooking to someone else this Mother’s Day. Treat mom with Table & Twine Charleston’s Mother’s Day Brunch Package! Table & Twine’s Mother’s Day Brunch Package includes Shrimp and Grits, Blueberry Crumb Cake, and Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Croissants. The brunch packages range from $159 to $219. Order by Tuesday, May 7th, for pickup or delivery on Friday, May 10th.
More Charleston Mother’s Day events will be added here as they are announced. Submit your events here.
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