17 Ideas for Motherโ€™s Day Lunch in Melbourne (2026)

Motherโ€™s Day is one of the most anticipated days of the year as it is a day that celebrates mothers, grandmothers and other female figures who have made an everlasting and positive impact on your life. 

If youโ€™re a mother, this special day is also dedicated to celebrating you, and all the hard work youโ€™ve put in to raise and care for your family and loved ones! Weโ€™ve got some of the best restaurants for Motherโ€™s Day listed below – so any Mums reading this can start dropping hints.

This year on Sunday 10 May, why not treat yourself or the mother figure in your life to a delicious Motherโ€™s Day Lunch! And to make this an easy task for you, Iโ€™ve compiled some awesome locations to help you find the most delightful Motherโ€™s Day lunch Melbourne has to offer.

Without further ado, here is my list of where you can book the Best Motherโ€™s Day lunch in Melbourne!

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When is Mother’s Day 2026?

Mother’s Day 2026 is on Sunday 10 May.

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1. Fleet Rooftop Bar

Home to one of Melbourne’s best views over the Yarra River, Fleet Rooftop Bar is back for Mother’s Day 2026 with something a little different.

This year, join them on Sunday 10 May for a three-course seasonal lunch from 12pm to 3pm, complete with epic city views and an in-house flower cart where Mum gets to choose her own bouquet. A genuinely lovely touch.

$115 per person, flowers included.

Fleet Rooftop, Level 22, 1 Queen Street, Melbourne  

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2. Conservatory, Crown Melbourne

When it comes to Mother’s Day restaurants in Melbourne, Conservatory remains one of the most indulgent options going. This year the celebration spans the whole weekend, with an abundant spread of seafood, international and western dishes, and a decadent dessert buffet that covers all the bases.

Saturday 9 May: $210 per person, featuring chilled lobster with a select glass of wine included.

Sunday 10 May Lunch: $325 per person, featuring grilled lobster with a glass of champagne included.

Sunday 10 May Dinner: $175 per person, featuring grilled lobster with a glass of champagne included.

Book early as this one fills fast.

Conservatory, Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank, (03) 9292 8888

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Conservatory Crown Melbourne

3. Ludlow, Southbank

Spoil Mum with lunch or dinner by the river at Ludlow this Mother’s Day, Sunday 10 May 2026. Kids menus are available for children 12 and under, making it a great option for the whole family.

It’s a busy day in Melbourne with the Mother’s Day Classic also on, so booking ahead is recommended. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Ludlow, Building 3, 6 Riverside Quay, Southbank, 03 9699 1676, hello@ludlowbar.com.au

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4. The Meat & Wine Co Melbourne, Southbank/Chadstone/South Yarra/Hawthorn East

Searching for Mother’s Day restaurants in Melbourne? The Meat & Wine Co is celebrating Mum across their Southbank, South Yarra, Chadstone, and Hawthorn East locations this Mother’s Day.

Dine from a specially curated ร  la carte menu, and every mum will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label champagne on arrival. A lovely touch to kick off a day made for her.

Seatings book out fast, so get in early.

The Meat & Wine Co Hawthorn East, 482 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn East, (03) 9882 8728, thebank@themeatandwineco.com

The Meat & Wine Co Southbank Freshwater Place, 3 Queensbridge St, Southbank, (03) 9696 5333, melbourne@themeatandwineco.com

The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra, Shop 4, Cnr Chapel Street & Toorak Road, South Yarra, (03) 9190 1588, melbourne@themeatandwineco.com

The Meat & Wine Co Chadstone, Shop HT002, Chadstone Shopping Centre,

1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, 03 9938 8808, chadstone@themeatandwineco.com

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5. Melba Restaurant, Southbank

Melba Restaurant is the perfect spot to make Mum feel truly special this Mother’s Day, with panoramic views of the Yarra River and Melbourne city skyline setting the scene for a luxurious lunch.

Join them on Sunday 10 May 2026 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm for a dining experience designed to spoil. Every adult ticket includes a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne, or upgrade to free-flowing Laurent-Perrier Champagne for the full 2.5 hours.

Adults: $235 per person (glass of champagne) | $275 per person (free-flowing champagne)
Children (5-12 years): $100 per person

Melba Restaurant, 1 Southgate Avenue Southbank, 1800 641 107, rest.res@langhamhotels.com

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6. Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant, Southbank

Treat Mum to a memorable Mother’s Day lunch cruise along the Yarra River on Sunday 10 May 2026. Sit back and take in the views of Melbourne’s city skyline while enjoying a three-course meal with drinks, all across a relaxed three-hour journey.

The Mother’s Day lunch cruise runs on two vessels, the Yarra Countess and the Spirit of Melbourne.

Children from $79 per person.

Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant, Berth 1, Southbank Promenade,

Southbank, 03 8610 2600, info@melbcruises.com.au

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7. Storehouse Docklands

With a name like MUMosa Mother’s Day Lunch, Storehouse Docklands knows exactly how to celebrate. Join them on Sunday 10 May 2026 from 12pm to 2pm for a sparkling long lunch that kicks off with a glass of bubbly or mimosa on arrival, followed by shared entrรฉes, a generous buffet of mains, and a decadent dessert station.

Want to make it extra special? Upgrade to bottomless house drinks or bottomless mimosas to really raise a glass to Mum. Every mum also receives a thoughtful takeaway treat on the day.

Adults: $139 | Children (4-12 years): $59 | Children under 4: Free

Bottomless house drinks add-on: $99 per person | Bottomless mimosas add-on: $59 per person

Storehouse Docklands, 443 Docklands Dr, Docklands

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8. Salted Egg

For something a little different, Salted Egg is swapping the sit-down feast for a Mother’s Day Bottomless Yum Cha experience this year. Start with delicate small plates and bites bursting with Southeast Asian flavours, then move on to their signature salted egg creations, all with 1.5 hours of bottomless bubbles included.

Want to go all out? Add a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Rosรฉ Sauvage Champagne for an extra special touch.

Sunday 10 May 2026 | 12pm | $69 per person

Full pre-payment required to confirm your reservation.

Salted Egg, Level 1, 509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

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9. Dolly, Le Mรฉridien Melbourne

Treat Mum to an elegant Mother’s Day lunch or dinner at Dolly, Le Mรฉridien Melbourne‘s signature restaurant in the heart of the CBD.

Executive Chef Hervรฉ Borghini, Bordeaux-born and Michelin-trained, has put together a special four-course menu for the occasion, and every mum receives a complimentary glass of G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut NV Champagne on the day.

Sunday 10 May 2026 | $95 per person

Advance reservations are strongly recommended as this one books out fast.

Le Mรฉridien Melbourne, 20 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000

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10. RST Seafood Restaurant, North Fitzroy

Take Mum to RST Seafood Restaurant to dine on some of Melbourneโ€™s finest seafood on this special day!

Order your favourite signature RST dishes or pick a new one from the specials board too! Then to make this day even sweeter, all mothers will receive a complimentary glass of Australian Sparkling on arrival.

RST Seafood Restaurant, 5 Rae St, North Fitzroy, (03) 9489 1974

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11. North & Common, Coburg

Located in the historic Pentridge precinct, North & Common is serving a modern three-course menu perfect for a relaxed but refined family lunch.

With dishes like Bannockburn chicken and salted caramel chocolate tart, itโ€™s a stylish way to spoil Mum. Kidsโ€™ menu available too.

North & Common, 1 Pentridge Blvd, Coburg

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12. Matilda, South Yarra

Celebrate and thank Mum for all of the wonderful things sheโ€™s done by treating her to a special set lunch at Matilda this Motherโ€™s Day. 

If youโ€™re visiting with kids, no worries! Matilda has prepared a special menu for the kids to make sure that the whole family can enjoy their visit to Matilda.

Sunday 10th May Sittings: 12pm, 12:15pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm

Price: $115pp, $35 kids menu (12 and under) – plus Sunday surcharges

Matilda, 159 Domain Rd, South Yarra, 03 9089 6668, info@matilda159.com

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13. Davidโ€™s Restaurant, Prahran

Celebrate Mum with a generous Yum Cha feast at David’s Restaurant this Mother’s Day weekend. Gather the family and settle in for unlimited Yum Cha, with beloved classics flowing from the kitchen to your table alongside tea and spritzes throughout.

As a special treat, David’s is also extending the feast into Sunday evening, with Yum Cha available for dinner on Mother’s Day night.

Saturday 9 May: 11:30am | 1:30pm
Sunday 10 May: 10am | 12pm | 2:15pm | 5:45pm | 7:45pm

$76 per person (food only) | Children 12 and under $46 per person

Davidโ€™s Restaurant, 4 Cecil Place, Prahran, (03) 9529 5199, manager@davidsrestaurant.com.au

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14. A Cut Above Bar and Grill, Berwick

A Cut Above Bar and Grill is pulling out all the stops for Mother’s Day 2026, with two menu options to suit every kind of celebration.

For something truly special, the six-course tasting menu takes Mum on a full journey of flavour and indulgence at $135 per person, with an optional mixology pairing available for an extra $65 per person. Prefer to keep it a little more relaxed?

The set menu offers a three-course option at $100 per person or a two-course option at $90 per person. Children 12 and under can order from the kids menu.

A Cut Above Bar and Grill  288-296 Clyde Road, Berwick, (03) 9702 0758, info@acutabovebarandgrill.com.au

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15. Mister Bianco, Kew

The delectable four-course ‘La Dolce Vita’ Sicilian feast created by Mister Bianco is a great way of celebrating Mum in all her glory as sheโ€™ll get to experience a meal thatโ€™s just as amazing as she is.

A few of the items included on the menu are gnocchi al pesto, roast chicken with trimmings as well as vanilla panna cotta to finish.

Mister Bianco, 285 High Street, Kew, 03 9853 6929, info@misterbianco.com.au

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16. Sebastian, Williamstown

Sebastian has got you covered for Mother’s Day 2026!

Gather the family and treat Mum to a day out, with a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival for all the mamas. Choose from a la carte or set menu options, with delicious food and drink specials for everyone to enjoy on the day.

Sebastian, 26 Esplanade, Williamstown Beach, (03) 9088 8989

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17. Grazeland Melbourne, Spotswood

Treat Mum to an unforgettable long lunch at Grazeland Melbourne this Mother’s Day weekend.

Indulge in the ultimate grazing experience, featuring shared platters and premium wines from Petaluma, while spending quality time with your loved ones.

Grazeland Melbourne, 20 Booker Street, Spotswood VIC 3015

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Grazeland, photo courtesy I In The Sky Productions

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About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.

She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.

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