If you’re struggling with what to get your mom for Mother’s Day, there’s one thing she’ll absolutely love: a meal out! And don’t worry about it being last minute โ there are still plenty of awesome spots with reservations available. Whether your mom loves brunch or dinner, here are five cool spots in the city where you can still book a table.
Le Select Bistro
Le Select Bistro offers uniquely elevated French cuisine in a cozy setting. With 46 years of legacy, this chic and romantic brunch spot features a diverse menu, including crowd-pleasers like salade nicฬงoise ย and croissant au chocolate. When the weather permits, the greenery-filled patio becomes the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a leisurely day. 432 Wellington St. W.
Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen
For a mouthwatering change-up from your standard omelet, head to Chubby’s, a popular restaurant dishing out classic Jamaican cuisine. The 100-seat eatery offers a warm tropical vibe with modern touches like palm tree murals and pineapple fix- tures. The menu boasts mouthwatering options, like eggs Beenie Man and quiche. Must-order dish: Fried jerk chicken and pineapple waffles.ย 104 Portland St.
La Plume
Opening late November on Wellington Street West, La Plume, another restaurant from O&B is a chic two-level brasserie by executive chef John Horne, that promises a blend of timeless French classics and fresh seaside flavours. With a robust rotisserie program and tartare bar, the menu caters to diverse tastes. The venue includes a tucked-away speakeasy for late-night cocktails and bottle service. Serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late-night drinks, La Plume invites you to experience unruffled Southern French fare in a stylish setting.
El Catrin
Both inside and out, this modern cantina โ which used to be The Boiler House โ is decked out with eye-tantalizing details, many of which have been imported straight from Mexico.ย Southern Mexican dishes from Oaxaca and Yucatan (there are six different ceviches on offer) dominate the modern tapas-style menu.ย Almost everything is made in house, including the corn tortillas and the mole, and brunch and lunch services are slated to start in the next few weeks. 18 Tank House Lane.
Marked
Escape winter and travel south at Marked all-inclusive Bubbles and Brunch. The menu boasts unlimited small plates, like the Manchego Biscuit Benny, Patatas Bravas and Brazilian French Toast paired with bottomless prosecco priced atย $95 per person.ย 132 John St.
Bar Goa
The latest in a long line of restaurants from Toronto restauranteur Hemant Bhagwani, Bar Goa is offering Torontonians a wallet-friendly ย ten-course Indian omakase menu, and things are getting โbougie.โย The new menu emphasizes presentation and offers two options: a six-course standard omakase priced at $60 for vegetarian and $70 for non-vegetarian (with an additional $40 for beverage pairing), and a โbougieโ 10-course omakase at $90 for vegetarian and $110 for non-vegetarian (with an extra $60 for beverage pairing).ย One of the standout items across all menu variations is the chaat, a popular Indian street food. It boasts a unique twist, aiming for a more โtheatricalโ experience with a crunchy tart base topped with blackberries and pomegranate, all presented over a bed of dry ice. 36 Toronto St.
