Mother’s Day is fast approaching and it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in great food and heartfelt moments to celebrate the woman who deserves it most. Whether you're planning something elegant or relaxed, Dineplan has curated a list of memorable dining experiences to treat your mom and family to something truly special, from live piano performances paired with a 5-course feast to a leisurely lunch in the Stellenbosch winelands. Because when it comes to celebrating, only the most thoughtful touches will do.
Cape Town
Delheim
Surrounded by vines and set in the lush Stellenbosch winelands, at Delheim you’ll enjoy a delicious set menu, served buffet style and featuring favourites like Cape Malay chicken curry, pulled lamb, and their famous baked cheesecake for dessert. To start your celebration just right, you’ll bewelcomed with a complimentary glass of glühwein upon arrival.
Price: R450 per person
Time: 11am - 3pm
The Clay Café Hout Bay
Roll back the years with a trip to Clay Café, tucked away in the leafy suburb of Hout Bay. Spend anunforgettable day with an array of sweet and savoury treats for afternoon tea as you paint your ownceramic keepsakes. To make it even more special, why not paint something for your mom to enjoylong after Mother’s Day?
Price: R195 per person
Cape Grace
Mother’s Day decadence awaits at Cape Grace. Brunch is served alfresco on the pool terrace, the ideal setting to enjoy brunch with a glass of bubbly, followed by cocktails and live music with unmatched views. Or, relax into a refined afternoon tea at Heirloom with live piano, savoury bites, and patisserie treats. Add a glass of Cap Classique for an extra special touch.
Price
- Brunch: R750pp; (R950 with bottomless mimosas); R1 500 (Moët & Chandon brunch)
- Afternoon tea: R550pp; (R650 afternoon tea with glass of Cap Classique).
Time
- Brunch: 12pm - 3pm
- Afternoon tea seating: 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm
Durban
The Chefs’ Table
Known for being one of the most sophisticated dining experiences in Durban, The Chefs’ Table blends beautiful ambience with a modern, seasonal menu. Celebrate the influential women in your life with a once-off, 4-course set menu for lunch or dinner, as well as the à la carte menu from 4pm. Tables tend to move fast, so secure your booking as swiftly as you can.
Price
- R725 per person
- R350 per child under 12 for 2 courses
Time
- Lunch: 11:30am - 3pm
- Dinner: From 5:30pm
Johannesburg and Pretoria
Goddess Café
If you're looking to spoil your mom this Mother's Day, Goddess Café ensures charm and flavour. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and a little something sweet on arrival in this heavenly pink haven, followed by a 3-course feast featuring a brie, bacon and fig quiche, fall-off-the-bone oxtail, or a dreamy coconut chicken curry, and of course, cake and cappuccino to end your meal on a sweet note.
Price: R375 per person
Time
- First seating: 11am
- Second seating: 3pm
Level Four – 54 on Bath
Fine dining and an elegant afternoon are on the cards at Level Four Restaurant. Treat your mom to an exceptionally crafted 5-course meal, from melt-in-your-mouth tuna ceviche to beef fillet and lobster. The experience comes complete with a welcome drink, dessert and live entertainment by resident pianist, Will Sibeko. There’s a special gift for each mom, too.
Price
- R850 per person
- R195 per child under 12
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
La Vie Lente Bistro
Loved for its garden setting and constantly changing menu, La Vie Lente Bistro is a relaxing ode to slow Sunday living and an ideal spot to indulge your mom. Enjoy a mouthwatering 3-course menu whether you’re opting for pork belly, steak or seafood risotto and go the extra mile with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a relaxing pedicure voucher, available as an add-on for just R700.
Price: R475 per person
Time: 10am - 3pm
