Flying Fish Restaurant and Bar, Pyrmont
Treat your mum to the ultimate Mother’s Day dining experience overlooking Sydney Harbour at Flying Fish Restaurant and Bar. Head Chef Ian Royle has created a special three-course lunch menu, featuring a selection of roast quail breast, baby leek, porcini butter and smoked bacon, and king prawn curry, fried okra, palm heart and coconut. For dessert, choose from delicious options including chocolate, mascarpone, hazelnuts and mandarin sorbet, or yoghurt cheesecake complete with rhubarb, milk crumb and strawberry sorbet; and more.
Price: $165 per person, including three-course lunch.
Available: 12pm – 2.30pm
Bookings: 02 9518 6677 (bookings essential)
Website: flyingfish.com.au
Address: Lower Deck, Jones Bay Wharf, 21 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Bishop Sessa, Surry Hills
Stuck for ideas on where to take your mum this Mother’s Day? Bishop Sessa will offer a four-course lunch prepared lovingly by chef Paul Cooper. His casual approach to modern European dining won’t disappoint, with a hearty Autumn meal on the cards.
Price: $75 per person, including four-course lunch.
Available: 12pm – 2.30pm
Bookings: 02 8065 7223
Website: bishopsessa.com.au
Address: 527 Crown Street, Surry Hills
The Glenmore, The Rocks
With 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour, The Glenmore’s rooftop is the perfect spot to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Every mum will receive a complimentary glass of G.H. Mumm champagne; so soak up the sun and treat your mum to a meal, all whilst overlooking the world’s most beautiful harbour.
Available: lunch or dinner (from 11am until 9pm)
Opening hours: 11am-12am
Bookings: 02 9247 4794
Website: theglenmore.com.au
Address: 96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Manly Wharf Hotel, Manly
The whole family will enjoy the relaxed, seaside vibe at Manly Wharf Hotel this Mothers’ Day. Soak up spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and feast on a selection of salads, pizzas, burgers, and seafood. Mums will receive a glass of bubbles with every meal, gratis!
Available: lunch or dinner (from 11.30am until 9pm)
Opening hours: 11.30am-12am
Bookings: 02 9977 1266 (bookings not essential but are encouraged)
Website: manlywharfhotel.com.au
Address: Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Manly
The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Rocks
If you’re mum loves a pub vibe, The Australian Heritage Hotel located in the heart of The Rocks is the perfect destination for Mother’s Day this year. Enjoy all their pub classics, including the famous Coat of Arms pizza, and choose from the widest selection of beers on offer in Sydney. With every booking, mums will be treated with a complimentary chocolate dessert; the perfect way to end the meal.
Available: lunch and dinner (from 10am until 9pm)
Opening hours: 10am-12am
Bookings: 02 9247 2229
Website: australianheritagehotel.com
Address: 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
The Royal Botanical, Leichhardt
Inner-westerner’s, stay local and enjoy a delicious meal with your family at The Royal in Leichhardt. Feast on a menu that includes Southern Highlands lamb chops, crispy pork belly, burgers and more. With every booking, mums will receive a complimentary glass of G.H. Mumm Champagne – it’s time to spoil your special lady!
Available: lunch and dinner (from 10am until 9pm)
Opening hours: 10am-3am
Bookings: 02 9569 2638
Website: theroyalleichhardt.com.au
Address: 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt
The Tudor, Redfern
If you’re looking for a relaxed, community vibe then The Tudor in Redfern is the perfect place to spend Mother’s Day this year. Choose from a selection of Tasmanian salmon, prawn risotto or The Tudor’s famous nachos wagyu burger – just to name a few! Even more, mums will receive a complimentary glass of G.H. Mumm Champagne with every booking.
Available: lunch and dinner (from 10am until 9pm)
Opening hours: 10am – 11.30pm
Bookings: 02 9310 4314
Website: tudorhotel.com.au
Address: 90 Pitt Street, Redfern
Seabreeze Beach Hotel, South West Rocks
Heading to New South Wales’ mid-north coast this Mother’s Day? Spoil your mum with lunch overlooking South West Rocks at Seabreeze Beach Hotel. Bring your lucky streak as every booking puts mum in the draw to win a pamper package at Rock Beauty in South West Rocks, worth $50. Don’t miss the live music by Mark Bergin from 2pm.
Available: lunch and dinner (from 10am until 9pm)
Opening hours: 9am-12am
Bookings: 02 6566 6205
Website: seabreezebeachhotel.com.au
Address: Cnr Livingstone Street & Prince of Wales Avenue, South West Rocks
Circa 1876, Pokolbin
Surprise mum with lunch at Circa 1876, just two hours out of Sydney in the beautiful Hunter Valley. Chef de Cuisine Trent Barrett will serve produce from the restaurant’s very own organic kitchen garden, complete with chooks, bees, quails and a nearby cattle farm. Mums will be spoilt with a bottle of Hunter Valley’s Roscrea Estate wine as a special gift.
Available: lunch and dinner (from 12pm until 9pm)
Opening hours: 12pm-3pm; 6.30pm-9pm
Bookings: 02 4998 4998 (essential)
Website: theconventhuntervalley.com
Address: 64 Halls Road, Pokolbin