Daniel Bennett's Guide to Celebrating Mother's Day in Los Angeles

Since 2008, Venice’s Gjelina has been serving some of the best seasonal, vegetable-forward dishes in the city, along with excellent thin, charred wood-fired pizzas. Enjoy a glass of Albariño while savoring dishes like grilled oyster mushrooms with tarragon butter or coal-roasted conehead cabbage with bagna cauda, all while people-watching from a window-side table on Abbot Kinney.

Located in the heart of LA’s Runway Playa Vista Shopping Center, Sol Playa Vista offers a vibrant coastal Mexican dining experience with tacos and signature margaritas. Enjoy the open-air bar, cozy fire pits, and spacious event areas, making it the perfect spot for any occasion. 

With Chef Rain’s innovative cuisine and a vibrant bar scene, Wabi on Rose captures the essence of Rose Avenue. The sleek, contemporary design features a chic outdoor seating area, where neighborhood regulars savor fresh-caught Pacific Rim-inspired sushi and live-fire grilled dishes. Whether in a swimsuit or business suit, all are welcome.

Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel is perched on the hotel’s rooftop, offering stunning ocean views from its elevated garden terrace. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, guests can enjoy Mediterranean and Californian cuisine, paired with boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits, all in an inspiring atmosphere.

Maple Block Meat Co., located on Sepulveda Blvd in Culver City, honors the craft of butchering, smoking, and grilling meats, staying true to American barbecue traditions. Specializing in authentic wood-smoked meats using whole peach wood, the restaurant offers a casual, familial atmosphere with friendly service. The seasonal menu features classic barbecue flavors, complemented by a bar offering craft beers, interesting wines, and handmade sodas.

Perch LA is a French-inspired rooftop bistro and bar in Downtown Los Angeles, offering breathtaking city views, a vibrant atmosphere, and a menu of gourmet French dishes and unique cocktails.