Mother’s Day Planning Made Easy: OpenTable Releases its Annual List of 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots, 2 Coachella Valley Restaurants Make The List

(Spencer’s Restaurant Palm Springs)

Palm Springs – Rancho Mirage CA

It’s time to take back Mother’s Day for the mother figures in your life. According to a recent survey,¹ 76% of moms celebrating Mother’s Day have a hand in planning their own celebrations. Enter: OpenTable, which just released its annual list of the 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots for 2023² – created by analyzing over 13 million diner reviews – along with inspiration and insights to help family members plan with ease.

Two Coachella Valley Restaurants make the list, Spencer’s Restaurant in Palm Springs and Si Bon in Rancho Mirage.

(Si Bon Rancho Mirage)

Key Mother’s Day findings from the survey and OpenTable data reveal:

• The time to book is now: Last year, the majority of reservations (>50%) were booked up to 5 days in advance according to OpenTable data,³ suggesting diners should book by May 9th this year. For those looking to score a spot on OpenTable’s coveted brunch list, book even earlier –  by May 2nd.
• The restaurant vibe is not one-size-fits-all: When asked about their ideal Mother’s Day restaurant experience: 30% of moms want to go to their favorite restaurant; 18% don’t care where they go but want their favorite cuisine; 15% want to dine at a new spot or try something new; 12% want to dine outdoors; 6% are seeking an elevated culinary experience; and 5% want to dine at a woman-owned restaurant.¹ OpenTable’s filters (by cuisine, seating options, and minority owned/operated) and Experiences can help diners discover the perfect spot no matter what mom’s preference.
• American, Italian & Steakhouses were most popular last holiday: OpenTable data reveals that in 2022, the most popular cuisines on Mother’s Day were: American, Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood and Mexican. Looking to shake things up? Consider one of the top trending cuisines (those seeing the greatest YoY increase): Chinese, Indian and Asian.³

“Last year, Mother’s Day was the second biggest day for dining, and with 78% of U.S. adults planning to spend the same or more this Mother’s Day vs. previous years,¹ Mother’s Day dining shows no signs of slowing down,” said Susan Lee, Chief Growth Officer at OpenTable. “OpenTable’s Most Popular Brunch Spots book up quickly, so make sure to book by May 2nd to increase your chances of securing  a reservation at mom’s favorite spot.”

The 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots for 2023 in California include:

California

• Bacari Silver Lake – Los Angeles
• Beachcomber Cafe Crystal Cove – Newport Coast
• Brix – Napa
• Duke’s Malibu – Malibu
• Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens – Corona Del Mar
• Fixins Soul Kitchen – Los Angeles
• Girl & the Goat L.A. – Los Angeles
• Geoffrey’s Restaurant – Malibu
• Gracias Madre – West Hollywood, West Hollywood
• Greens Restaurant – San Francisco
• Jake’s – Del Mar
• La Boheme – West Hollywood
• Pacific Coast Grill – Cardiff-By-The-Sea
• Perch LA – Los Angeles
• Spencer’s Restaurant – Palm Springs
• Si Bon – Rancho Mirage
• Tam O’Shanter – Los Angeles
• The Front Yard – North Hollywood
• The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker – West Hollywood
• the girl & the fig – Sonoma
• The Ivy – West Hollywood
• The Palm Court at RH – San Francisco