No more slippers! Fab Sydney restaurants for Mother’s Day

For the mechanically minded mum, forget high tea and treat her to something a little more high octane at Deus Cafe.

Set inside a converted industrial warehouse, you and mum will feel like instant rock and roll stars once you walk into this Camperdown icon of effortless cool.

What to eat to get your motor started? Go for the Deus big breakfast with Rodriguez chorizo, pickled mushrooms, bacon, hashbrowns, eggs the way you want them, pickles and sourdough.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Deus big breakfast ($24)

An afternoon spent soaking up the sun at the foliage-filled
Grounds of Alexandria is the pick of the bunch for green thumbs.

Garden guru mums will be delighted by the lavish gardens that lead to The Potting Shed restaurant. Once inside, hanging plants and rustic timber set a relaxing dining scene.

Tuck into delectable main options like the Farmer’s omelette with hot smoked salmon or Sweetcorn and chilli fritters.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Mediterranean bowl ($21)

Hit the right note with an evening of live music and mouth-watering food at Lazy Bones Lounge in Marrickville.

Owner Craig Pietersen runs this music mecca with an “all about music” ethos. Featuring live music across two floors, seven nights a week, Lazy Bones is an on key choice for music-loving Sydney mums.

But what about the food? The menu boasts tasty pizzas with simple but delicious toppings like classic margarita or Spanish chorizo with fresh basil. Alternatively, dig into the selection of exotic South African fusion curries for an appetising option with a twist.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Beef kalaia curry ($20)

Spoil mum with an indulgent Mother’s Day lunch that will be sure to cement your status as the favourite child!

Fine dining with a multi-million-dollar backdrop of both the Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House is the name of the game at Aria.

Chef Tom Gorringe’s specially curated Mother’s Day menu equals one truly unforgettable lunch. Start with Champagne before enjoying a bespoke five-course tasting menu.

Star attractions include Albrolhos Island scallop with sea urchin, glazed Maremma duck and a decadent dark chocolate dessert with caramelised banana.

For a flawless fine dining experience with an exclusive harbour view, Aria is very hard to beat.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Cowra lamb, quinoa, carrots and sheep’s milk yoghurt (part of the four-course tasting menu – $190 per person)

There’s nothing more Aussie than celebrating Mother’s Day with a morning swim at the beach and you can keep the coastal vibes flowing with a post-surf lunch at Estate Coogee.

Located across the road from Coogee Beach, ocean-going mums will be in their element at Estate, basking in the laid-back feels while taking in the picture-perfect ocean views.

Head chef Matthew Butcher’s Cali-inspired Mother’s Day menu is a real treat. Featuring four courses of family share-style food with a seafood focus, combining Californian, Japanese and Mexican culinary influences.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Grilled king salmon with wasabi brussel sprouts and ginger butter sauce ($36)

She’s put up with the temper tantrums and those rebellious teenage years so thank mum the right way with a relaxed Mother’s Day dining experience at Il Baretto.

The Italian restaurant has created an Mother’s Day feast that will knock her socks off. With complimentary Chandon on arrival, followed by a sumptuous three-course share plate menu.

Start with creamy Burrata before moving onto Tonno tonnato (tuna carpaccio, salsa tonnata and fried capers) and Casarecce alla nerano (egg pasta, pan fried zucchini, pecorino Romano and fresh basil).

Set within the warm, cosy confines of the Paddo Inn, this is the Mother’s Day that mum deserves.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Three-course Mother’s Day lunch menu ($89 per person).

Searching for a fun-filled Mother’s Day to remember? Enjoy a mini-golf extravaganza and let mum’s inner-child go wild at Holey Moley.

This wonderland of putt-putt golf consists of eighteen holes divided over two levels. Move over whimsical windmills and novelty obstacles because the courses here are zany and full of current pop culture references (that you may or not have to fully explain to mum!)

After mum has been crowned mini-golf champion, hungry players will be hankering to load up on the delicious snacks on offer, not to mention a cocktail or two.

While this isn’t exactly a fine dining establishment, that doesn’t mean foodies have to suffer! Load up on comforting classics like burgers, hotdogs and pizzas, all paired with an extensive sides menu.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Chicken sando ($18)