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What You're Eating: OC Mother's Day Brunch

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Once a year we gather together to celebrate our first love, mom. She deserves the very best, and Orange County always aims to please. Between the amazing restaurants and views of the Pacific for as far as you can see, we've got you covered for a great selection of top menus across Orange County.

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Spaghettini
3005 Old Ranch Pkwy
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 596-2199
www.spaghettini.com

On Mother's Day, Spaghettini will be hosting a special Mother's Day brunch from 10am to 2pm featuring live sounds of Heart-N-Soul in the music lounge. Mother's Day brunch will be $60 per person, plus an additional $25 for seating in the lounge. Brunch at Spaghettini is two-fold: first, you'll feast on a mouthwatering selection of Italian pastas, delicious California salads, an extensive seafood station of lox, seared ahi tuna, shrimp, and more, traditional breakfast foods, and lavish desserts. Follow that with your choice of an entree made fresh to order, including parmesan-crusted Chilean sea bass, eggs Benedict, salmon picatta, chicken and waffles, and more!

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Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 352-2525
www.charliepalmer.com

Mom will definitely be spoiled if you make a reservation at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's at the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Chefs have created a three-course prix fixe menu using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Mom will absolutely love the roasted garlic soft shell crabs and decadent molten chocolate cake with hazelnut cream. Reservations are recommended. $75/adult, $15/child.

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21 Oceanfront Restaurant
2100 West Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 673-2100
www.21oceanfront.com

Celebrate mom's special day by joining 21 Oceanfront Restaurant for an amazing brunch buffet. Complete with carving stations seafood, cold and hot displays, customized omelets to order, pastries and other goodies, brunch will be served from 10am to 2pm and will be $65 for adults and $20 for children.

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The Bungalow
2441 East Coast Highway
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 673-6585
www.thebungalowrestaurant.com

While The Bungalow is usually open just for dinner, each year they do a fabulous Mother's Day Champagne Brunch in honor of moms everywhere. The price is just $28 per guest, or $36 with bottomless mimosas or bloody marys "your way". The traditional brunch menu starts off with a basket of freshly baked assorted muffins and orange juice or coffee. Special Menu for Kids under 12 is just $11 as well. 

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Rothschild's
2407 E. Coast Highway
Corona del Mar, 92625
(949) 673-3750
www.RothschildsCdM.com

For a mother's day special, Rothschild's is featuring an a la carte Brunch menu which will feature the traditional eggs benedict, Belgium waffles, seafood crepes along with their tasty Panini's and handmade ravioli dishes. For bigger appetites, they offer a petit filet mignon or a baby rack of lamb which is delicious.  For dinner, Rothschild's will have their regular menu with the addition of nightly specials including Osso Bucco Rothschild and fresh fish of the day. Seating will begin at 10am and go to 3pm.

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Catal Restaurant
1580 Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA
(714) 774-4442
www.patinagroup.com

Experience a three-course prix-fixe brunch this Mother's Day including a trio of deviled eggs with lobster, smoked salmon and buttermilk fried chicken over easy omelets with bottomless MOMosas. Seating will begin at 10am and go to 3pm. $40/adults and $12.95/children.

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Pinot Provence
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)444.5900
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www.patinagroup.com

Chef Jason Petrie's three-course Mother's Day brunch menu at Pinot Provence will delight you with hamachi sashimi, ricotta pancakes, pan-roasted Alaskan halibut and a Provencal scramble. Seating is from 10am to 3pm and is just $48 for adults and $15 for children.

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Nicole Standley a.k.a. JetSet Mom, is a social influencer + lifestylist covering luxury travel, fine-dining, fashion & pop culture for The JetSet Family. Follow her latest travels and escapades on Instagram, Google+ and Twitter.
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