Mother’s Day Brunch Buffets in Metro Vancouver in 2023

April 28, 2023

One of the best ways to treat your mother special on Mother’s Day is to take her out for a brunch buffet at one of Vancouver’s best restaurants.

Due to COVID-19, indoor dine-in Mother’s Day brunches weren’t possible in 2020 or 2021, at least not in their usual capacities. Brunches did happen in 2022, although many didn’t happen in their usual buffet-style formats.

Below is information about some of our favourite Mother’s Day brunch options. 2023 menus and prices are listed for most restaurants.

For ideas on other things to do with Mom and what to give her, see our article about Mother’s Day Gift Ideas.

Vancouver Mother’s Day Brunches

In 2023 Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14th. Best places for brunch fill up quickly. Be sure to make your reservations far in advance.

Below you’ll find a list of restaurants that offer Mother’s Day brunch buffets most years.

This article lists Mother’s Day buffets in the following locations:

Click on any of the above links to jump to a specific location, or continue reading to see the entire list.

(Note: Prices, menu items and other restaurant details are subject to change.)

BRUNCH AT THE WESTIN BAYSHORE HOTEL

A great place for brunch on weekends is the H2 Kitchen + Bar at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. We’ve eaten there a few times. Their Mother’s Day Brunch is extra special!

Brunch in Vancouver

Mother’s Day brunches take place at various restaurants within the City of Vancouver including on Granville Island and near Canada Place. Below is a list of restaurants with great buffets, most of which are happening in 2023.

Brunch On Granville Island

Dockside Restaurant – the casual fine dining restaurant on Granville Island offers a 2023 Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at $109 per person. Menu items in previous years have been fresh pastries, eggs benedict, omelettes, waffles, and pancakes. There has also been chilled seafood, salads, prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, roast chicken, barbecued pork, duck, fish and a selection of desserts. 2023 menu details are to be confirmed. Call 604.685.7070 for reservations and book early as this is a very popular venue.

Brunch by Canada Place & Coal Harbour

Arc – the Mother’s Day Bottomless Brunch at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel at 900 Canada Place Way this year includes hot meats, poutine, waffles, smoothies, and more. Seatings in 2023 are from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm. The cost is $79 for adults and $39 for children ages 6 to 12.
H2 Kitchen + Bar – the H2 Mother’s Day Buffet runs on Mother’s Day at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. In 2023 the cost is $115 for adults and $55 for children ages 6 to 12. Younger kids dine for free. The brunch features charcuterie, seafood, pastries, a kids’ station and more. (To learn more about this restaurant see our article about the H2 Kitchen + Bar.)
Oceans 999 – in 2023 the Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet runs from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm and costs $112 for adults, $107 for seniors and $61 for children ages 6 to 12. This year’s menu includes everything from soups and salads to meats and delicacies. The restaurant’s address is 999 Canada Place in the Pan Pacific Hotel.
P2B Bistro – in 2023 the Mother’s Day brunch at the Pinnacle Waterfront Hotel runs from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm and costs $89 for adults and $39 for kids ages 12 and under. The brunch buffet features dim sum and sushi stations, cured meats and artisanal cheeses, house smoked beef brisket, brunch favourites and more. Dessert is a sweets station full of decadent cakes and tasty gluten-free options.

Other Downtown Vancouver Mother’s Day Brunch Venues

Other restaurants offering brunch buffets on Mother’s Day in 2023 include the following:

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar – an award-winning upscale seafood restaurant at 845 Burrard Street in the Sutton Hotel near Robson Street. This year their Mother’s Day brunch costs $88 and includes a three-course meal with plenty of dishes to choose from (so it isn’t a buffet like it had been in years prior to COVID).
Notch8 – the brunch buffet at the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel‘s restaurant at 900 West Georgia Street runs from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm in 2023 and costs around $79 for adults and $40 for children (ages 12 and under). (SOLD OUT!)
Stages Bistro & Lounge– the Mother’s Day Brunch at Vancouver’s Holiday Inn at 711 West Broadway in 2023 costs $65 for adults and $45 for children ages 3 to 12. It doesn’t look like a buffet this year, but the special menu features many different options.
Mosaic Grille & Bar – the buffet at the Hyatt Regency at 655 Burrard Street runs from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm in 2023. The cost is $95 per adult and $45 for children. This year’s buffet includes a charcuterie station, carving station, seafood, and more.

Boulevard Restaurant Brunch Desserts — Brunch Desserts at the Boulevard Kitchen

Mother’s Day Restaurants in North Vancouver

There are some fantastic places to treat Mom on Vancouver’s North Shore. There is a fancy Mother’s Day brunch buffet at the Pinnacle Pier Hotel, a 3-course dinner option at The Lobby Restaurant, and delicious a la carte brunch options at the PIER 7 Restaurant & Bar, all of which are just a 5-minute wall from Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus.

Pinnacle Pier Hotel – this hotel at 138 Victory Ship Way is in the heart of the Shipyards District and one of the region’s finest! On Mother’s Day in 2023 they offer a wonderfully fancy brunch buffet in their ballroom. It costs $83 for adults (plus taxes, 20% tip and online fees). Children ages 6 to 12 cost $41 and little kids ages 1 to 5 cost $25. The menu features fresh pastries, pancakes, waffles, an omelette station, seafood, prime rib, desserts and a variety of other tasty items. There is also a kids’ station serving chicken fingers, French fries and macaroni & cheese. To reserve your spot, click Pinnacle Brunch Buffet 2023.
The Lobby Restaurant – the restaurant at the Pinnacle Pier Hotel has a 3-course dinner with suggested wine pairings on Sunday, May 14th. The dinner includes your choice of appetizers like lobster & crab bisque and ahi tuna tartare. There is also beef ribeye and pan seared sablefish for the entrée. For the full menu, including dessert options, click Mother’s Day Dinner at The Lobby Restaurant 2023. The cost for the dinner is $63 per person. Wine pairings are extra.
PIER 7 Restaurant & Bar – this waterfront restaurant is also in the heart of North Vancouver’s Shipyards District. It’s right on the water at the edge of Shipbuilders’ Square and not far from Shipyard Commons and the Burrard Drydock Pier. 2023 brunch options on Sunday, May 14th, include Dungeness Crab Benny, a Premium Seafood Plateau (that serves 2 to 3 people), Fried Chicken & Waffles Benny, and an Okanagan Valley Bowl (with yogurt and fruit). To see the full menu for May 14th, click Mother’s Day Brunch at PIER 7.

Mother’s Day Buffets in Richmond

Globe@YVR – the restaurant at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel offers a Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 14th in 2023. The cost is $99 for adults and about $50 for kids. (SOLD OUT!)

Mother’s Day Buffets in Surrey

Mixt Lobby Lounge – in 2023 the Mother’s Day brunch at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel offers sittings at 10:30 and 11:00 am as well as at 1:00 and 1:30 pm. The cost is $72 per person. Menu items include salads, chilled seafoods, cured meats, waffles, eggs benedict and more. For children there are also chicken fingers and macaroni.
Morgan Creek – the restaurant at the Morgan Creek Golf Course at 3500 Morgan Creek Way has a Mother’s Day brunch with sittings between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm in 2023. The brunch isn’t a buffet and each dish has its own price. There are also a couple of special feature dishes available for dinner.

Mother’s Day Brunch in Abbotsford

Maan Farms Superhero Brunch – it’s not a buffet, and it’s not in Metro Vancouver. The Mother’s Day Superhero Brunch at Maan Farms, however, definitely deserves a mention. The event includes a choice of pancakes, chicken strips & fries, a butter chicken bowl or chickpea curry, plus a drink. It also includes photo opportunities with Supergirl and Spider-Man. The cost is about $27 including taxes and fees for everyone ages 3 and older, or $10 extra for folks also wanting access to the Barnyard Adventureland.

Tips and Advice

Below are suggestions to help you make the most out of your Mother’s Day brunch experience.

TIP #1: The above restaurants usually fill up well in advance, so book early.

TIP #2: Many of the above restaurants are located in or near some of Vancouver’s best places, including beautiful parks and urban places of interest. Combine your meal out with a stroll with mom in the neighbourhood.

Note: Restaurant brunch buffet details may vary. See restaurant websites for exact details.