Gulf Shores, Ala. — (GSN) — There is no way we can thank our mothers enough in one day for the lives they have given us. We should thank them everyday for all they have done, but we can celebrate the love they shown us on Sunday,

Mother’s Day weekend brings a range of dining events and activities across the Alabama Gulf Coast. Restaurants in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are offering brunches, buffets, and themed celebrations. Families can also find entertainment. Each event offers a unique way to celebrate the holiday with food, shared experiences, and memories.

Events are scheduled for Sunday, May 10, with some locations opening early and others running through the afternoon or evening. Several restaurants recommend arriving early or making reservations. Times and pricing vary by venue, and some locations are offering limited-time items or giveaways.

GTs on the Bay in Orange Beach will host a Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring everything from Eggs Benedict and shrimp and grits to peach crisps and chocolate raspberry bread pudding, with adults at $32 and kids’ plates starting at $8, and reservations strongly recommended. 

Sunliner Diner in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores plans a “Mother’s Day at Sunliner” event from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first 200 mothers will receive a special gift. 

Zeke’s Restaurant, on the docks at 26619 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach, is opening early at 10 a.m. with a special Mother’s Day brunch menu and an all‑you‑can‑eat buffet. The restaurant recommends booking reservations in advance.

Wolf Bay Restaurant (Foley and Orange Beach) is offering a special Mother's Day menu on Sunday, May 10, 2026, featuring a $26 Oyster Sampler (Pom Pom, Baked Rockefeller, Garlic Parmesan), $24 Lobster Scampi Bites, and entrées such as Surf & Turf and Florentine Pasta ($33). A special Sweet Potato Bundt Muffin is available for $8.

CoastAL Restaurant in Orange Beach will serve brunch, dinner, and drinks from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The venue highlights its beachfront setting as part of the experience. Guests can attend at different times throughout the day.

The Hangout in Gulf Shores will throw an ‘All About Mom’ Mother’s Day bash starting at 10:30 a.m., with beachside photo ops, a special gift for Mom, hourly prize giveaways, all‑day live entertainment capped by Brent Varner from 5–9 p.m., and plenty of family‑friendly food and fun.

Cobalt the Restaurant in Orange Beach is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch buffet, but is already fully booked for reservations; however, they’re still welcoming walk‑ins, with patio seating available as long as the weather cooperates. Cobalt the Restaurant’s Mother’s Day brunch buffet is sold out for reservations, but walk‑ins are welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with patio seating open weather‑permitting and prices at $32 for adults, $16 for kids 6–12, and $8 for children 5 and under.

The Gulf in Orange Beach is celebrating Mother’s Day with a relaxed, waterfront experience featuring exclusive chef specials, including a house-made crab cake and sweet fire ribs, plus a complimentary rose for Mom. Guests can enjoy breezy, scenic views and handcrafted cocktails, creating a thoughtful, picturesque atmosphere to honor mothers.