Mother's Day is just around the corner, and many businesses in Downtown Halifax are offering special brunches, dinners, promotions, and more for Mother's Day.
Support local AND show your mom (or the mother figure in your life) some love this year with these ideas below.
Mother's Day Specials and Promotions
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Anemone Dining and Cup of Terra, 109-1496 Lower Water Street
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and we know you want to spoil the women and mother figures in your life who mean the most to you! That’s why we’re switching up our monthly prix fixe and offering a Sunday brunch on the big day!
This menu is designed to be light, flavourful, and perfect for brunching. We’ll be starting with warm, house made biscuits with whipped butters, and following that up with 3 amazing courses with two options available for each.
We are offering a menu full of lots of gluten free options, including our biscuits, so this brunch is perfect for those looking for a gluten free menu, not to mention it’s vegetarian friendly!
Join us and savor the 5-star Anemone experience, without booking a private event, and at a very special price!
Tickets are sold by the table, not individually. For groups of two, please select a table for two. Groups of three or more, please select a larger table and fill out the form with the required info, and we will invoice you for the remaining balance if applicable.
Please provide your name, your guests' names, any allergies, and your menu selections for each course.
Gratuity is included in price: $70 per person, plus automatic 18% gratuity. HST will be charged at checkout.
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Café Lunette, Queen's Marque, 1741 Lower Water Street
Celebrate la mère with decadent brunch fare
On Sunday, May 12, honour mom with a heartwarming Parisian-inspired brunch in Queen’s Marque.
Celebrate la mère with brunch specials like our Oeufs Bénédicte and Pain Perdu Farci, or indulge in our Croque Madame Burger. And to finish, don’t miss out on our Strawberry Palmier, a café delight that’s sure to impress. A kids menu is also available for those bringing their young ones!
Please note: Our à la carte brunch menu will be available and limited seating is available.
Browse our Mother’s Day menu
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Daryâ, 110-1709 Lower Water Street
On Sunday, May 12th, from 5–10pm, treat the special mom in your life to our Roasted & Stuffed Whole Trout, beautifully paired with grilled asparagus, harissa-braised red lentils, blackcurrants, a delicate lemon olive oil dill sauce for $40. Plus, toast to the occasion with a 5oz glass of Benjamin Bridge NV Brut Rose for $9. Craving more? Our à la carte dinner menu will be available.
Is mom a brunch lover? Join us from 11:30am–3pm for our Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. For $40, enjoy a selection of breads, dips, spreads, cold platters, hot cuisines, sweets, and desserts, with freshly brewed drip coffee and tea included. Plus, treat mom to one of our $9 mimosas – with three flavours to choose from! Looking to gather with the whole family? We can host parties of up to 12 guests!
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Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Free Admission for Mother Figures May 12th!
To honour the incredible mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, or any other mother figures in your life, their admission is FREE for Mother’s Day at Discovery Centre on May 12th! Have a family-filled day of science, fun, and memories.
This offer applies May 12th, 2024 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
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Drift, 102-1709 Lower Water Street
This Mother’s Day, venture into the heart of Queen’s Marque and enjoy a celebratory Sunday brunch with delicious features.
Join us Sunday, May 12 and treat Mom to an East Coast-inspired brunch from 10:30am–3pm. Indulge in our à la carte menu or wow her with our special Nova Scotia Lobster and Snow Crab Benedict ($36) accompanied with a lavender tea biscuit, Nova Scotia lobster butter, béarnaise, griddled potatoes, deviled tomato, and Button Brook kale salad – she’ll love every bite!
Plus, spread the sweetness with our kahlúa-spiked Pecan Butter Tart Sundae ($17) topped with hot fudge sauce, caramel, pecan butter tart ice cream, Amarena cherry, and Chantilly crème. Available for both brunch and dinner.
Staying in? Our features are available for takeout! Make Mom’s day extra special this year and order online or book your table today!
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Gio Restaurant, 1725 Market Street,
Mother's Day Brunch Special
Sunday, May 12
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Open for Reservations
Adults $75 + taxes & gratuity
Children 6-10 years $35 + tax & gratuity
Kids 5 & under eat free
Make her day unforgettable – reserve your table now! Call 902-425-1986
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Harbour City Bar & Grill, 1990 Barrington Street
Enjoy an elevated brunch at the Harbour City Bar & Grill
The Harbour City Bar & Grill in the Hotel Halifax is offering an elevated Breakfast Buffet for Mother's Day this year for just $29.
Featuring all your breakfast favorites plus a vegetarian pasta and salads, Mom-mosas and Truffles to-go!
Limited seating available, reservations are recommended!
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Obladee Wine Bar, 1600 Barrington Street
Our Gift Boxes make a thoughtful (and stress-free) pressie for mama , and can be pre-ordered now for pick-up or delivery: obladee.ca/gifts
Each box includes:
- 3 cheeses
- bottle of wine (your choice of style)
- dark chocolate & sea salt bar
- cheese toasts
- house made preserve
- beeswax candle
- personalized gift note
- notes (written by us!) on all the products -
Peace by Chocolate, Queen's Marque, 1741 Lower Water Street
Celebrate Mother's Day with mom's favourite Treats!
Peace by Chocolate has a variety of tasty treats for the mom or mother figure in your life.
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Rousseau Chocolatier, 5151 South Street
The Spring Box from Rousseau Chocolatier
Gift someone deserving an exquisite Mother's Day experience with Rousseau Chocolatier's handcrafted Spring Box infused with local flavours and delicate floral notes. $29
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Salt + Ash, 170-1741 Lower Water Street
Surf into a sea of love this Mother’s Day with delicious coastal fare. Join us on Sunday, May 12th, from 11am–3pm for a brunch brimming with specials celebrating mom.
Choose one of our Momma’s Smorgasbord platters to share with options like Cold-Smoked Salmon, or Duck Breast Ham & Roast Pork, each accompanied by cheddar biscuits and more for $49. And for a sweet fusion, treat mom to our special Carrot Cake Yoghurt Bowl.
Please note: Our à la carte brunch menu will be offered and limited seating is available.
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Seaport Social, 1181 Hollis Street
Celebrate Mother's Day and make your mom feel extra special by treating her to an amazing buffet brunch.
This event will be held on the banquet level of The Westin Nova Scotian.
*Pre paid reservations are required 902-496-7985
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The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street
Broadway Brunch: Mother's Day
Halifax’s hottest cabaret series – Broadway Brunch – is back at The Carleton on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 for a Mother’s Day weekend of delicious and mouth-watering Broadway tunes to entertain you.
Broadway and Brunch … who could ask for anything more!? The cast dedicates this show to all the mothers, mother figures, and role models out there – a celebration of Moms and tunes to warm your heart.
Doors open at noon for brunch and beverages with show time at 1 PM. Tickets are $30 + HST.
Stay tuned to our social media for details. Find Broadway Brunch on Facebook and Instagram: @BwayBrunchHFX
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The Flower Shop, 1705 Barrington Street
Mother's Day at The Flower Shop
Special Mother's Day arrangements, bouquets, candles, cards, and more can be found at The Flower Shop. You can even show your mom that you care all year long with the Mother's Day bi-weekly bouquet subscription.
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The Maxwell's Plum, 1600 Grafton Street
Sip & Sew: Mother's Day Edition
Celebrate Mother's Day in style at our special Sip & Sew event, the perfect opportunity for mothers and their loved ones to bond over creativity and fun!
Join us at Maxwell's Plum for an afternoon filled with laughter, love, and artistic expression. Moms, bring your children along for a memorable experience (or vice-versa) as we guide you through painting and sewing activities that will bring out the artist in everyone.
It's the ideal way to honor the incredible mothers in our lives and create lasting memories together. We'll be grooving to the beats of DJ Laton in a relaxing atmosphere that's perfect for celebrating Mother's Day or simply enjoying a Sunday afternoon with friends and family.
All painting and sewing supplies will be provided, including a special welcome drink when you arrive - no prior painting experience necessary!
Food and Drink: Share precious moments together while indulging in delicious food and drinks from the Maxwell's Plum menu. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available at the bar, and you can request a non-alcoholic welcome drink upon arrival if you prefer. Guests must be 19 years or older to consume alcohol.
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The Ten Spot, 5165 South Street
the #1 gift for the #1 mom
pampering when and how she chooses - that's luxury. treat mom to a digital gift card this mother's day (and don't forget your own wishlist too).
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Twisted Willow Flowers & Gifts, Historic Properties, 1869 Lower Water Street
Custom Arrangements & Gift Baskets Just for Mom
Sunday, May 12, send a gorgeous bouquet to the best mom ever this Mother's Day.
Show her how much you love her and appreciate having her in your life.
If flowers are not her thing, we have a large selection of gift baskets from gourmet wine and cheese baskets to spa baskets, and more.
Parking
Heading Downtown for Mother's Day? Make your parking plan: www.downtownhalifax/parking