Recently ranked #1 "Best Resort in Los Angeles" by U.S. News & World Report and idyllically located on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula, luxury Terranea Resort has an array of fine dining and more casual eateries offering special delights to treat lucky mothers on Mother's Day. Offerings include an elegant and extravagant Ballroom Brunch created by Executive Chef Andrew Vaughan and his team; a special, gourmet three-course brunch and prix-fixe dinner at Forbes Four-Star Mar'sel, accompanied by live entertainment; and a Mother's Day brunch buffet at Catalina kitchen to be enjoyed in a modern indoor setting or al fresco overlooking the Pacific and Catalina Island. In addition, there are holiday choices at Terranea's other eateries, including Nelson's and Bashi, as well as specialty cocktails at the scenic Lobby Bar and sweet temptations at sea beans.
Terranea Mother's Day Ballroom Brunch in the Palos Verdes Ballroom
Sunday, May 14, seatings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 to 2 p.m .; live entertainment from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Honored mothers and their appreciative families will enjoy a lavishly elegant brunch buffet in a variety of oceanfront seating areas. With live entertainment in the background, guests can leisurely partake in culinary delights from various stations. There's the Omelet & Egg Station, Sausage Bar, Chicken and Waffle Station and specialty stations like Latino Cocina with Tamales, Enchiladas, Guacamole and Aqua Frescas and the Asian Kitchen offering Chicken, Vegetable and Shrimp Dumplings and Vegetable Egg Rolls. From the Carving Station: Coffee Crusted Prime Rib and Scottish Salmon Filet. The Kitchen Staples station offers: Petit Filet Au Poivre, Market Vegetables and Saffron Rice Pilaf. An impressive Salad Bar, Chilled Seafood including a Sushi Display, Charcuterie & Cheese options, Cronuts Assortment, parfaits, flan, mini cupcakes, summer fruit-filled crepes and the coup de resistance, the Gelato Station.
$129 for adult guests, $65 for kids (five to 12), $15 for kids (two to four); exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available online at terranea.com/dining/celebrate-mothers-day.
Mar'sel Three-Course Brunch Tasting Menu and Special Dinner Menu for Mother's Day
Sunday, May 14, brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m .; dinner from 5 to 9 p.m .; live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.
An intimate Three-Course Mother's Day Brunch created by Chef Fabio Ugoletti is served at Forbes Four-Star signature mar'sel overlooking the magnificent Pacific and featured in the indoor dining room or al fresco with complimentary champagne upon arrival. This tasting menu includes Baby Beets Salad with frisée, crème fraîche, avocado, and green peppercorn dressing; followed by Sea Bream "Guazzetto" with prawns, mussels, clams, olives, zucchini, tomato fumet broth and basil. The Third Course is Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Blackberry Jelly, strawberry Bavarian cream, meringue kisses, blackberry popsicle and fresh berries. Additionally on Mother's Day, mar'sel is serving its signature Sunday Brunch menu, kids' brunch menu, and a special prix-fixe dinner menu with culinary offerings including Corn Gazpacho with crab meat; Mache Salad with fennel, baby beets, almonds and citrus dressing; Lobster Ravioli; and Seared Scallops with asparagus and quinoa.
Wine pairing from the restaurant's Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list is available.
Three-course Brunch is $120 per guest; Dinner is $145 per guest; exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by calling 844-242-0967.
Catalina Kitchen Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m .; live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This vibrant Mediterranean-inspired bistro is a wonderful outdoor setting to celebrate this special holiday with kudos to Mom and all she does for everyone. Kitchen classics make everyone happy: California Kitchen Omelet Bar and Muffins, Donuts and Seasonal Holiday Bread Display with Pastries, Croissants, Danishes and more. There's Cheese and Charcuterie, Seasonal Fruit Display, Crudites, Soups and an Antipasto Platter. The Raw Bar features Warm Snow Crab, Whole Roasted Striped Bass, Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Medallions, Ahi Poke and Freshly Shucked Oysters. Sushi Station, Grilled Cheese Bar, Outdoor Pancake Station, Pasta Station and the Carving Board with Glazed Spiral Ham, Grilled Tomahawk Steak, Lamb Chops and Prime Rib will definitely satisfy all appetites. There are two specialty cocktails being concocted – Mother's Hug made with white grape juice, Riesling, Peach Schnapps, Sparkling One Hope and simple syrup; and Mother's Kiss mixed with Tito's Vodka, Chambord, Cointreau, lemon juice and simple syrup. Desserts presented by Chef Pierino Jermonti include Cronuts Assortment, Decadent Chocolate Mousse Parfait, Greek Yogurt Olive Oil Parfait, Raspberry White Chocolate Frangipane Parfait and others.
$119 per adult guest, $45 for kids (five to 12), $20 for kids (two to four); exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by calling 844-242-0967.
More Terranea Resort Eateries to Visit on Mother's Day
Nelson's amazes guests with its stunning coastal views appreciated from its cliff-top locale. On May 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., this eatery will offer Surf and Turf Fries featuring French fries tossed in garlic parmesan sauce and served with jumbo shrimp and New York strip steak slices, $40. Nelson's will also feature a Three Fresh Fruit Mimosa Flight, Mom's Mai Tai and a Passion Fruit Mango Coconut Roulade dessert. At Bashi, on the holiday weekend from 12 to 9 p.m., they'll be serving Tamarind Guava Baked Salmon with cauliflower rice, broccolini and scallion lemon relish, $45 and Tempura Lobster Roll with sweet chili sauce for $25, as well as a special Peaches and Cream gin quaff. A Chandon Garden Spritz cart will offer made-to-order botanical spritzes at the Lobby Bar. Brunch specials are Smoked Salmon Benedict, $27 and Farmer's Market Vegetable Frittata, $25. Afternoon/Evening Menu specials are Scottish Salmon with cauliflower and caponata, $35 and Oysters & Champagne, $45. The Honey Bee made with rum, honey, lemon and orange, is the Lobby Bar Mother's Day Cocktail, and a Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar will be offered for $25. Also, for Mother's Day, sea beans will tempt sweet tooths with cupcakes, Chocolate Truffles and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.
Terranea Resort - 100 Terranea Way
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: (310) 494-7891
Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea Resort is a Forbes Four-Star luxury oceanfront resort in Southern California with 102 acres of unparalleled Pacific Ocean views. Terranea opened in 2009 and proudly celebrates more than 13 years of service and memorable guest experiences in this scenic Southern California enclave. The resort offers world-class accommodations that range from hotel suites to bungalows, oceanfront casitas, and luxurious villas. Amenities include The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole, par-3 golf course; award-winning 50,000 sq. ft. oceanfront spa, fitness, and wellness center; four swimming pools and a 140-foot waterslide; marea luxury boutique; 135,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; and eight dining venues showcasing its farm-to-Terranea culinary philosophy utilizing local and seasonal ingredients. Terranea's bountiful land boasts herb and vegetable gardens, lemon groves, a Sea Salt Conservatory, and more. In addition, the resort's team of expert Experience Concierge members help guests discover and explore Terranea's rich terrain, including miles of scenic coastal trails, a secluded beach cove, and ocean environments. Fun, enriching programs and activities such as falconry, archery, kayaking, and paddle boarding also abound. Terranea is a member of the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program and Virtuoso Travel Network, and has been named one of Travel + Leisure's "500 Best Hotels in the World" and earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveler's "Readers' Choice Awards" and "Gold List." The resort also received the "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator and has been recognized numerous times on U.S. News & World Report's "Best U.S. Hotels" list. For additional information about Terranea Resort, visit http://www.terranea.com, call 866.261.5873, or follow Terranea on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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