Reviewed by: Mary Helene Hall
Mother’s Day near Mobile Bay: A guide to gifts, treats + experiences
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Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching, Mobile Bay! Don’t forget: it’s this Sun., May 10!
We’ve collected some fun ways to celebrate the moms and mother figures in your life this Sunday. From yummy brunch events to gift ideas, we’ve got you covered with a list of ways to show your appreciation.
Crown Hall Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in Mobile
Treat mom to a full buffet in Mobile with a brunch featuring bottomless mimosas, live music + chef attended food stations. The event will be catered by Bay Gourmet Catering, and live music will be performed by Symone French.
- When: Sun, 10AM – 1:30PM
- Location: 653 Saint Louis Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- Crown Hall: Website | Instagram | Facebook
- Tickets:
- Adults: $79.95
- Children ages 6-12: $39.95
- Tickets linked here
- Menu features:
- Stations:
- Seafood gumbo (with fresh Gulf Shrimp, crabmeat, spicy crawfish tails, conecuh sausage, vegetables + steamed rice)
- Warm biscuit and waffle station
- Seafood gumbo (with fresh Gulf Shrimp, crabmeat, spicy crawfish tails, conecuh sausage, vegetables + steamed rice)
- Chef attended stations:
- Crepe station
- Carving station (featuring beef tenderloin, honey ham, yeast rolls + more)
- Mains + sides:
- Southern fried chicken tenders tossed in hot honey butter
- Local Gulf Shrimp, tossed in homemade Alabama white BBQ Sauce
- Creamy stone ground grits with smoked Gouda Cheese
- Applewood smoked bacon and link sausage platter
- Roasted garlic whipped potatoes
- Southern three cheese Mac N Cheese
- Slow simmered black eyed peas with okra
- Sauteed vegetable medley (asparagus, baby carrots, mushrooms, squash and zucchini)
- Seasoned green beans
- Desserts:
- Fresh mixed berry and white chocolate bread pudding
- Warm Southern peach cobbler, topped with vanilla bean ice cream
- Southern pecan pie tart, topped with whipped cream
- Warm chocolate lava cakes
- Stations:
Treat her to a nice dinner
Gambino’s Italian Grill in Fairhope
If you’re looking for a fancy dinner spot, Gambino’s Italian Grill has been a Fairhope favorite for 50 years now. They don’t take reservations unless your party is 8 or more, but you can call 20 minutes ahead of your arrival to get on the wait-list!
- Location: 18 Laurel Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Hours: Sun-Thurs, 4-9PM | Fri-Sat, 4-10PM
- Our recs:
- Drink: Blueberry Bliss
- Meals: Chicken fettuccine alfredo and chicken fettuccine tortellini
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
Chuck’s Fish in Downtown Mobile
Chuck’s Fish in Mobile has something for everyone, from sushi and seafood to burgers and pizza. Make a reservation here!
- Location: 551 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
- Hours: Mon-Thurs, 5-10PM | Fri-Sat, 4-11PM | Sun, 5-9PM
- Our recs:
- Cheeseburger and fries
- California spring rolls
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
Book a spa day
The Battle House Renaissance Hotel in Mobile
The Spa at the Battle House is located at the top of Mobile’s historic hotel. Give mom a chance to relax with a gift voucher here!
- Location: 26 N Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36602
- Hours: Sun, 10AM-4PM | Mon-Wed, 9-5PM | Thurs-Sat, 8AM-8PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
The Grand Hotel Golf Resort + Spa in Point Clear
The Grand Hotel Spa is 20,000 square feet of tranquility, perfect for a day of pampering! Gift cards are available here.
- Location: 17855 Scenic Hwy 98, Point Clear, Alabama 36564
- Hours: Sun-Thurs, 9AM-4PM | Fri-Sat, 9AM-5PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
Mountain Massage + Day Spa in Fairhope
This local Fairhope massage + day spa is a fave of ours, and they offer gift certificates! Call or go to their website to purchase one.
- Location: 50 South Greeno Rd., Suite D, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-6PM | Sat, 9AM-3PM | Available 7 days a week/after hours by appointment
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
Buy her a bottle of wine
Red or White Wine in Fairhope
Red or White in Fairhope has a lovely selection of wines to choose from, or you could grab a gift card to let mom choose.
- Location: 50 South Greeno Rd., Suite D, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-6PM | Sat, 9AM-3PM | Available 7 days a week/after hours by appointment
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
Send us pictures of you and your mom or mother figure, and tell us how you are celebrating Mother’s Day in Mobile Bay—tag us @mobilebaynow!
