Mother’s Day in Cape Town isn’t just about booking a table anymore - it’s about choosing the kind of experience that feels like a treat.
From polished high teas and set-menu lunches to relaxed brunches with a bit of atmosphere, venues across the CBD and surrounding areas are putting together curated specials to make the day feel intentional.
Whether you’re going all out or keeping it simple this Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, here’s where to book if you want to get it right this year.
The Famous Butchers Grill, CBD
The Famous Butcher's Grill is offering a Mother’s Day special, giving families a way to spoil their mother without breaking the bank.
The experience includes a complimentary welcome drink, live music, and a three-course meal with various delicious options. Priced at R295 per person (excluding drinks and gratuity), the special also offers an optional starter for R120, with a choice of Greek kebabs, snails, or avocado ritz.
For mains, guests can choose between the famous steak, hake and calamari, chicken and avocado salad, or chicken skewers. Dessert options include triple treat, Amarula crème brûlée, or Mom’s Pedro.
KLOK, CBD
ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square restaurant, KLOK, offers a Mother’s Day special which includes a lunch buffet, live entertainment, and a complimentary glass of wine on arrival. The restaurant boasts vibrant plates that honour local roots, complemented by a curated selection of the Cape’s finest wines.
The offerings span a wide mix of cuisines, including African and Cape Malay-inspired dishes, contemporary bistro fare, buffet-style dining, Italian, seafood, steakhouse classics, burgers, coffee, and light meals, as well as health-focused, vegan, and vegetarian options.
HER Afternoon Tea, Cape Grace Hotel, V&A Waterfront
Every weekend in May, Heirloom Restaurant will host Her Afternoon Tea, a special culinary experience crafted by Amanda Strydom, Cape Grace's food and beverage director.
Guests can choose between two menus: a conventional offering and a plant-forward, vegetarian version. Highlights include rich canapes, finger sandwiches on a variety of fresh breads, a flexible selection of scones, and a choice of sweet desserts, including meringue kisses with milk chocolate and a citrus-focused tartlet.
High-Afternoon tea - Mount Nelson Hotel
Known as the city centre’s most iconic afternoon tea.
The historic afternoon tea, held in the Mount Nelson Lounge, promises to be an opulent feast. Live piano music creates the mood as you dine on trays of delicious cakes, pastries, and sandwiches.
Tea lovers can select from more than 60 excellent loose-leaf and blooming teas, as well as local infusions, including buchu, rooibos, and honeybush.
Coffee enthusiasts are not excluded. You can expect an exquisite brew made from the best single-origin beans produced sustainably from Ethiopia and Rwanda.
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