What's on: Mother's Day

Biota Dining

A dining experience that supports local farmers and growers. Focusing on sustainable food, Biota Dining integrates seasonal produce into every aspect of its menu. Enjoy a four-course set menu, including a glass of bubbles.

Details: Sunday May 12, open for brunch and lunch, 18 Kangaloon Road, Bowral. Cost: $95 per person. Visit Biota's website or call 4862 2005.

Monopole

Wine bar and eatery Monopole is offering a special lunch menu for $65 per person. Its full a la carte menu will be running for dinner.

Details: May 12, lunch and dinner, 71a Macleay Street, Potts Point. Cost: $65 per person. To book visit their website or call 9360 4410.

Margaritas at Mejico

Indulge in a Mexican fiesta with your mum. As well as modern-style Mexican food, Mejico will be serving its $10 mama's margarita all day.

Details: 105 Pitt Street, Sydney. Visit their website or call 9230 0119 to book.

The Corner House

Share a chateaubriand at the Corner House. Available every Sunday, this generous cut of beef is the most tender and appetising. Book your table and share this fine steak while soaking up the Bondi atmosphere.

Details: May 12 from 1pm-10pm, 281 Bondi Road, Bondi. Visit their website or call 8020 6698 to make a booking.

Panama House

Part bar, restaurant and cafe, Panama House is just the thing if you are looking for a laidback, pan-American lunch near the beach.

Details: May 12, open 7am-late, 251 Bondi Road, Bondi. Visit their website or call 9365 0839.

ArgyleXchange

Four venues in one, the ArgyleXchange has all your bases covered. Take your pick from the contemporary Japanese Sake Restaurant & Bar, New York-inspired steak restaurant the Cut Bar & Grill and Ananas Bar & Brasserie.

Details: May 12, open for lunch and dinner, 12-20 Argyle Street, The Rocks. Visit their website or call 9009 0806.

Bei Amici

Spoil your mum with dinner at Bei Amici. Chef Felix Rutz creates a new menu daily using only the freshest produce. The Mother's Day special includes a shared entree, main and dessert.

Details: May 12 , cost: $75 per person. To view the Mother's Day menu, visit their website or call 9328 0305.

The Mercure Resort – Hunter Valley

Chef Jean Marc Pollet has designed a special Mother's Day a la carte menu. Start with a complimentary glass of bubbles and choose from a two or three-course meal. Book early and reserve a spot on the terrace overlooking the gardens.

Details: May 12, 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin. Cost: two courses $55 per person or three courses for $65 per person. Visit their website or call 4998 2000.

Lunch with Vince Jones

Surprise your mum with lunch and live jazz at Lizottes in Dee Why. Choose from a delicious a la carte menu with all the Lizottes favourites while enjoying a special performance from Vince Jones. Bookings are essential.

Details: May 12, 1/629 Pittwater Road, Dee Why. Cost: main meal and show $72 per person or show only with bar menu available $30 per person. To book a seat visit their website or call 9984 9933.

Le Pain Quotidien

Perfect for Mother's Day, this Brussels-founded eatery group is warm and inviting. Le Pain Quotidien is offering a free glass of bubbly to all mums on arrival in any of its three Sydney locations – Bondi Junction, Westfield Sydney and Double Bay.

Details: May 12. Locations: Bondi Junction, 403/500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction; Westfield Sydney, Level 4, Corner of Pitt Street and Market Street, Sydney; and 15 Knox Street, Double Bay. Visit their website for more information.

Seafood Buffet Lunch

A seafood lunch with waterfront views, just for Mum. The Sebel Pier One's seafood buffet special includes a full seafood buffet, glass of sparkling wine on arrival, soft drink for the children and a special gift for Mum.

Details: May 12 from 12 to 3, the Sebel Pier One, 11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney. Cost: $90 per adult, $45 for children aged 4-12 years. Visit their website or call 8298 9999.