Mother’s Day should be celebrated in a manner appropriate to the person of the day. From brunch at a posh restaurant to enjoying fresh air and a picnic with live music at local wineries, here are some fun ways to celebrate the beloved mothers in your life.

Signia by Hilton San Jose will offer an elevated Mother’s Day brunch at its Fountain Restaurant, beginning with a spring salad and a seafood platter for the table, followed by entrée selections such as Lobster Benedict, Steak Frites, Chicken & Waffles, Lamb Chops and Atlantic Salmon. Share an assortment of desserts, including coconut mango rice pudding, mini cheesecakes and a chocolate fountain, alongside bottomless mimosas in a warm, refined setting. Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $135 per adult and $50 for children.

At Oveja Negra at Hotel V on Santana Row, celebrate Mother’s Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an elegant brunch buffet featuring Moët & Chandon for $155 per person. Savor a curated selection of brunch favorites alongside sparkling pours in a sophisticated atmosphere. Reserve at https://www.ovejanegrasj.com.

Looking for a gift for Mom? Santana Row will hold a Maker’s Market May 9-10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., so drop by before or after brunch at Augustine, Left Bank, LB Steak, Meso or Zazil.

Los Gatos

Chez Philippe in downtown Los Gatos will offer three seatings for Mother’s Day brunch, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m., with a deposit required for each reserved table. https://www.chezphilippelosgatos.com.

Enjoy live music by the Jenny O’Leary Trio from 1:30-4 p.m. at the amphitheater at Silver Mountain Winery. Bring your special gal and some yummy food, and pick up a bottle of wine to enjoy while listening. Reserve your table at https://bit.ly/3OTC3wG.

Gardenia Los Gatos will offer special brunch dishes, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., including Tuna Nicoise Salad ($28), Soft Shell Crab Benedict with jalapeño Hollandaise ($35) and Butter Poached Halibut served with Gardenia’s signature miso yuzu blanc ($45). Reserve on Open Table.

Epernay Bistro invites you to book early for brunch, held 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and enjoy specialties like escargot, baked oysters, oeufs cocotte, French omelet with goat cheese, spinach and crème fraiche, Croque Madame or Monsieur, coquilles Saint Jacques, moules and beef tartare. Reserve on Open Table.

Celebrate the amazing moms in your life at Testarossa’s 107 Bistro & Wine Bar on May 9 or 10, with live music from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Enjoy a prix fixe, shareable brunch alongside mimosas and artisan coffee. For $42—$28 for minors under age 11—choose up to three items per guest to share from a curated menu designed by Executive Chef Nadiv Geiger and his talented team.  Additional items may be purchased for $15 each. A 20% gratuity will be applied to all parties. Reservations are highly encouraged to https://www.testarossa.com/bistro107.

Wrights Station invites you to delight in their new release of the 2025 Rosé of Cinsault from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. as part of a Mother’s Day wine flight for $20 general/$15 club members. Freshly shucked oysters, caviar and smoked salmon crostini, all prepared by Parker’s Picks, will be available for purchase separately. By reservation only to https://bit.ly/4cNeihU.

Saratoga

Cooper-Garrod Vineyard is offering a Watercolor and Wine class on Saturday, May 9, and will have live music Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, 2-4 p.m. Reservations strongly suggested to https://garrodfarms.com/events.

House Family Vineyards in Saratoga invites you to Bring Mom to Izumi Point between noon and 5 p.m. for acoustic music and a complimentary welcome splash of rosé for all mothers, along with a personalized picnic enjoy alongside the spring wines. Each picnic includes a selection of bread, cheeses and charcuterie to share, along with a small bouquet of flowers and a few keepsakes to take home. Picnics are available by advance order only and in limited quantities. A two-hour outdoor reservation is required: $100 for members; $130 for non-members. Wine available by the glass or bottle, or as a tasting flight. Reservations are required to www.housefamilyvineyards.com.

Peninsula

The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse in Palo Alto will serve a three-course brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mothers Day for $115 per person. Executive Chef Yu Min Lin will prepare a choice of Miso Black Cod, Lobster Scrambled Eggs, Scallops, Alaskan Halibut, CAB Tenderloin, New York Steak, Jamon Iberico Pasta or Wagyu Tajima. The regular à la carte menu and a $35 kids menu will also be available. The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse is located at 4269 El Camino Real in the historic Dinah’s Garden Hotel. Reserve via OpenTable.com, or call 650-213-1111.

Hotel Citrine’s Wild Onion offers a “Bloom & Bubbles” Mother’s Day brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with a curated spread of brunch favorites, seasonal dishes and sparkling sips, along with mimosa specials, floral tablescapes and a mini floral-arranging pop-up for a take-home touch. Enjoy a Backyard Garden Bowl with mushroom, sweet potato, greens, quinoa, egg and herb dressing, or a Green Omelette with egg whites, spinach, goat cheese, salsa verde and potatoes; Wagyu Brunch Burger with egg, bacon, avocado and fries; or Tres Leches Cake with pecan tuile and Trio Chocolate Cake with chocolate ganache. Reserve on Open Table.

Pausa Bar & Cookery in San Mateo offers a special Mother’s Day brunch, including salmon tartare; stinging nettle tagliatelle with porcini ragu, grana Padano and truffle “caviar”; beef tenderloin with Vidalia onion puree, potato and English pea croquettes, purple snow peas and Bearnaise; and vanilla sponge cake with white chocolate ganache, poached apricots, lemon honey and walnut tuille for dessert.  Reserve at https://www.pausasanmateo.com.