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The best spots to spoil mum over food this Mother’s Day

Spoil mum with the gift of great food!

Nothing says I love you quite like gathering over great food and drinks. Not only do you get to warm your belly with the best, most indulgent dishes, but you get to warm your soul with great conversations and meaningful moments.

This Mother’s Day, Sunday 10 May, there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bars ready to celebrate your mum with their quality hospitality.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of local spots to take mum this Mother’s Day.

Keep up to date with the latest in food and drinks across regional Victoria here.

Mona Ciccetti Bar

Where: 420 Wallington Rd, Wallington, VIC 3221

Gather and share with mum in a space designed for the occasion. Where tradition comes to the forefront, this Bellarine bar focuses on Venetian food-influences with its cicchetti-style small plates meant for sharing and sipping. Reservations are now open.

Discover Mona Ciccetti here.

 

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360Q

Where:2 Wharf Street East, Queenscliff, VIC, Australia, Victoria

360Q are looking at a British Invasion for Mother’s Day, where a Sunday roast is the hero. Across three courses, this global dinner will treat mum to Bubble & squeak with smoked salmon & horseradish cream, Traditional roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and Apple & blackberry crumble with vanilla ice cream. It’s just $50pp.

Find out more about 360Q here.

Eileen’s Charcoal Grill

Where: 2 Noble Street, Geelong West

As always Eileen’s Charcoal Grill bring out the multi-course menu for Mum. This year, the special is a 3 course set menu with steak or fish on the grill as the hero dish. It’s $95pp and available for both lunch and dinner services. Additionally they have gift cards to spoil mum, with the three venues of Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, Two Noble, and Sawyers Arms Tavern included in the mix.

Find out more about Eileen’s Charcoal Grill here.

 

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Edge Geelong

Where: 1/6-8 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, VIC, Australia, Victoria

Edge Geelong have you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner with Mum. Start the day with a delicious waterfront breakfast from 8am that includes a free coffee or tea for Mum. There’s $8 Mimosas for that extra treat and $5 fresh juices. The Lunch and Dinner menu runs from antipasto and share plates to the seasonal mains with a special cocktail just for her – the Berry Blush at $16, or take advantage of the Happy Hour specials.

Find out more about Edge Geelong here.

Mav’s Greek Restaurant

Where: 73a Little Malop St, Geelong, VIC

You know that Mav’s has mums back for Mother’s Day. The traditional Greek restaurant is all about family first and when it comes to matriarch of the family, you know Mav’s will spoil her. All of your Greek favourites will be flowing all day.

Find out more about Mav’s Greek Restaurant here. 

Belmont Hotel

Where: 77 High Street, Belmont

If a pub meal is your pick of choice for a family gathering, Belmont Hotel has Mum covered. They’re running specials across lunch and dinner in the restaurant, lounge, bar or rooftop. There’s the full à la carte menu on offer as well, and drinks specials from 12pm – 6pm with $10 cocktails, $10 pints and $8 wines.

Find out more about Belmont Hotel here.

 

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Felix

Where: 9 Downes Lanes, Geelong

Take Mum to France with Felix this Mother’s Day. Cheaper than a flight but with the same exquisite cuisine, Felix will be running an elegant Mother’s Day lunch special featuring a complimentary Mimosa on arrival, and then two courses of French classics the Felix way. It’s $59 pp

Find out more about Felix here.

Provenance Wines

Where: 100 Lower Paper Mills Road Fyansford, VIC, Australia, Victoria

Mother’s Day Lunch will be a hit at Provenance Wines as you treat you mum to a set menu of smaller plates, larger plates, and a dessert plate all designed to share. It’s $95pp with kids at $25pp.

Find out more about Provenance Wines here.

 

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Bellarine Estate

Where: 2270 Portarlington Road, Bellarine, VIC

Family-owned and family-run, Bellarine Estate are bound to put Mum first this Mother’s Day. Whilst they’re not running any particular specials to mark the occasion, they always put on a feast for the family with the most stunning wine to share.

Find out more here.

Woolstore Restaurant

Where: 400 Pakington Street, Newtown

Woolstore Restaurant have dropped their set Mother’s Day menu, and gosh it’s outstanding – the perfect way to show your love! You have your choice of 2 courses, 3 courses or 4 courses across both lunch and dinner with dishes like barramundi wrapped in banana leaf, and prawn & scallop toast making the cut.

Find out more about Woolstore Restaurant here.

 

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Novotel Geelong

Where: 10-14 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong

Novotel are putting on a full Buffet for Mum! Their Mother’s Day Buffet Lunch in the Peninsula Room is bound to excite Mum with its bay views. Even better is the complimentary glass of bubbles for Mum on arrival. For the menu, think fresh seafood, hearty hot dishes, a carvery station with roast lamb and porchetta, and a sweet treat to top it off. It comes in at $85 for adults, $45 for children and under 5 dine free, running from 12 – 3pm.

Find out more about Novotel here.

Sailors Rest

Where: 3 Moorabool Street, Geelong, VIC, Australia, 3220

Whilst lunch bookings are fully exhausted, Sailors Rest still have plenty of options for spoiling Mum this Mother’s Day. The lounge is open from 1pm until late with Mother’s Day cocktail specials and a lounge menu available, walk-in’s are welcome all day, and restaurant reservations are still available for the afternoon and dinner service. Plus Mum will love being serenaded by local legend Luke Biscan from 1.30pm – 4.30pm.

Find out more about Sailors Rest here.

1915

Where: Federal Mills, 33 Mackay Street, North Geelong

A chef’s menu that your mum will drool over – the 1915 didn’t skimp on celebrating Mum. With an Autumn menu packed with flavour from truffle cauliflower & chickpea hummus on a focaccia to Madra prawns, and a house made pear tatin – every menu item is dressed to delight Mum on her special day. Plus Mum gets a sparkling on arrival!

Find out more about 1915 here.

Black Sheep Geelong

Where: Ground Level, 66 Brougham St, Geelong VIC

Mother’s Day means another chance for Black Sheep to shine with their specials. There’s Mother’s Day Lunch with a Feed Me menu of 3 courses, and mum gets a complimentary glass of bubbles. There’s also a special Blackberry Gin Margarita featuring Great Ocean Road Gin for cocktail enthusiasts. Then there’s the Mother’s Day Gin High Tea – sweet and savoury canapés topped with 2 hours of selected bottomless cocktails, bubbles and non-alcoholic sips. ⁠

Find out more about Black Sheep here.

 

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For more options for dining, drinks, takeaway, and even entertainment, head to our Venue Directory here.

A big Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mum’s, new, experienced and expecting this Mother’s Day!