Mother's Day is right around the corner on Sunday, May 10. Whether she wants to be showered with gifts or have a day to herself, kick off the celebration with a special reservation. Make sure Mom feels loved and adored, just like she deserves. (And if all else fails, and going out feels like too much, breakfast in bed is always a great option.)

Downtown Sarasota

Tzeva

1255 N. Palm Ave., inside the Art Ovation Hotel, Sarasota, (941) 413-7425, tzevasarasota.com

Enjoy Mother's Day with a Mediterranean twist courtesy of Tzeva. The restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe or a generous à la carte menu with options for the whole family.

Duval's. Fresh. Local. Seafood.

1435 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 312-4001, duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com

Mother's Day brunch is à la carte this year at Duval's. Choose from a shrimp and salmon cake or a refreshing ceviche to start, add chicken and waffles or a croque madame as an entrée, or go even bigger with the surf and turf, in which a New York strip is paired with scallops, truffle mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and topped with a creamy seafood sauce. 

Ocean Prime

501 Quay Commons, Sarasota, (941) 404-1024, ocean-prime.com

At The Quay's Ocean Prime this year, treat Mom to oysters on ice, lobster toast with avocado pea puree and a sunny side egg, warm cinnamon bread with cream cheese icing, and cocktails like a citrus rhubarb mimosa and cucumber gimlet

Rufa at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota, (941) 309-2000, ritzcarlton.com

Set against the backdrop of stunning Sarasota Bay, guests are invited to celebrate the women who make life blossom with a DIY flower bar, where mom can select fresh stems to design a custom bouquet to take home. (The spa is also offering some Mother's Day packages if you need a gift idea.)

Mid-Sarasota

Michael's on East

1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota, (941) 366-0007, bestfood.com

Michael's is at it again with a memorable Mother's Day buffet. Adults eat for $99.95 and kids for $54.95. Gear up for roasted prime rib, bone-in ham, omelets, pancakes, smoked salmon and so much more (and we truly mean so much more).

Lakewood Ranch

Grove

10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, (941) 893-4321, grovelwr.com

Shrimp and grits, sushi and baked cod are just a few highlights from Grove's Mother's Day buffet offerings. Adults are $70 and kids are $25.

Longboat Key

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, (941) 231-1000, marriot.com

Reserve a spot in the St. Regis' Astor ballroom, where you'll find a selection of thoughtfully prepared dishes while enjoying live performances by the Sarasota Ballet, complemented by live ambient music. Families can participate in additional festive experiences throughout the day, including a kids’ bouquet‑making station where little ones can create a heartfelt floral gift just for Mom. Reservations are $50 for kids and $145 for adults.