Things To Do
Mother’s Day in Myrtle Beach: Brunch and Events

Sea Captain’s House in Myrtle Beach has an annual Mother’s Day brunch from 11am until 3pm with a menu as delightful as its oceanfront views. Options include omelets from the kitchen, pancakes, hash brown casserole, sliced ham, bacon and sausage, prime rib, and a selection of fresh fruits and salads. Sip on a Bloody Mary or mimosa while you enjoy a meal together at one of the best seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach.

Dead Dog Saloon is serving Mother’s Day Brunch from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on May 8. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, breakfast taquitos, a croissant bar, shrimp & grits, seafood pasta, prime rib, ham, bacon and more! 

Gulfstream Café is a restaurant known for its brunches for many holidays, including Mother’s Day: Enjoy brunch from 10am until 2pm, or dinner from 3pm. Bring Mom to experience the beautiful view of the inlet while dining on selections like smoked salmon, chilled shrimp, fried cod, marinated chicken, crispy chicken, green beans, frittata, bacon, sausage, cheese grits, and many other delicious items. Reservations are recommended.

Make a reservation at New York Prime for Mother’s Day to enjoy a decadent brunch or dinner. This dinner restaurant opens early for brunch on Mother’s Day and the menu includes an assortment of Benedicts, omelets, and sides, plus crêpes with fresh berries and sweet cream. Reservations are recommended.

Take Mom to The Brentwood for Mother’s Day and let this restaurant treat her like a true queen. Expect an exclusive menu for Mother’s Day as The Brentwood is no stranger to special occasions. The French flair and beautiful plating of each delicious, decadent entrée from surf and turf to Angus filet and Maine lobster let Mom select from all her favorite foods. Reserve your spot in advance to take advantage of the limited specials.

Make your Mother’s Day in Myrtle Beach for 2023 one to remember by dining in at The Melting Pot. This fondue restaurant is a fun way to dine and spend time together. The special three-course menu for Mother’s Day includes a cheese course, an entrée, and a chocolate dessert for $59.95 per person. Select from two cheese choices, and several main entrées from salmon to pasta and filet, and then finish your meal with white chocolate with a black raspberry liqueur swirl or espresso-swirled milk chocolate. The Melting Pot is open from 11:30am to 9pm, so you can make reservations for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner.

This restaurant serves brunch every Sunday from 11am to 3pm and makes a great choice for Mother’s Day brunch in North Myrtle Beach. The menu includes new takes on classic dishes, like Tasmanian Shrimp & Grits, the Australian Omelet, and the Redcoat Eggs & Cheese. Appetizers, burgers, pasta dishes, and salads are also available. Try their mimosa of the day or specialty Bloody Mary.

Reserve your spot at Ripley’s Aquarium for the Mommy & Me Cookie Workshop & Afternoon Tea event on Sunday, May 14th. Decorate a delicious sloth cookie to celebrate Mom and welcome the new aquarium residents while enjoying high tea. Tickets include aquarium admission, a cookie box, three sugar cookies and pre-filled piping bags, and tea sandwiches. Every adult admission also includes a beverage from the mom-mosa bar and each child admission includes a Sloth Valley sticker.

The SkyWheel is always a favorite thing to do, and riding with Mom will make it even more memorable. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the oceanfront from the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, which is not your typical Ferris wheel. The SkyWheel rises 187 feet into the air and features climate-controlled enclosed gondolas for an enjoyable ride in any weather. The SkyWheel is open from 11am to 10pm on Mother’s Day.

If you seek an unexpected, adventurous activity to enjoy with Mom, look no further than River Island Adventures. Take it easy with a kayak tour on the river, or up the ante with the Escape River Island challenge, a Survivor-inspired game where participants compete to escape a secluded island. River Island Adventure offers an acre of outdoor fun complete with tree swings, yard games, a fire pit, picnic tables, and more. Camping and “glamping” options are available.

Once you see the beauty of Brookgreen Gardens, you’ll know you chose the perfect thing to do on Mother’s Day. The idyllic setting is a perfectly relaxing place to spend Mother’s Day: Stroll through gardens full of spring blooms, snap pictures to commemorate the day, and grab a bite to eat without leaving this 9,000-plus-acre gem just south of Myrtle Beach. The Lowcountry Zoo features a variety of native animals, including one very hardworking otter mom, John, who is accompanied by her five otter pups.

Treat Mom to a wine tasting at the fun and friendly Duplin Winery at Broadway at the Beach. Duplin is a laid-back winery offering a variety of sweet Southern muscadine wines. Wine tastings are held Monday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm. The host will walk you through a selection of at least 10 wines, explaining the flavors and history of each. For $15, you can upgrade to a deluxe tasting, which includes gourmet cheese dip, crackers, and a full glass of wine after the tasting. Duplin frequently hosts live music on the patio to enjoy as you unwind and spend time with Mom.

Think outside the box, and take Mom on an unforgettable journey for Mother’s Day. Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruises leave daily from Little River, South Carolina. The nearly two-hour-long tours are hosted by experienced crew members who narrate your journey through the Intracoastal Waterway, out into the ocean to find and view dolphins, and along the scenic coastline.