10 Westchester restaurants to consider for Mother's Day brunch
The real gift moms want on Mother's Day is for you to make plans so she doesn't have to! Brunch is the perfect solution — a whole morning/afternoon devoted to good food, good drinks and your company (though dinner works too). The following is a sampling of Westchester spots serving everything from prix fixed meals to complimentary mimosas. In some cases, you can add on a spa treatment. Just be mindful to book soon as Mother's Day reservations fill up fast.
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Apropos Restaurant at The Abbey Inn, Peekskill
A special $70 per person Mother's Day menu is served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring Arugula and Strawberry Salad, Dill Gravlax, Fried Chicken and Waffles, Seared Bronzino and New York Steak and Eggs. There's also a spa here should you want to treat Mom to a facial or massage before or after her meal. The Hydrafacial is something new mom might like; body scrubs are set to debut later this spring. The 42-room boutique hotel, if you've never been, is a destination unto itself located in the former convent of the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary. 900 Fort Hill Road, 914-739-3546, aproposrestaurant.com
Half Moon, Dobbs Ferry
Enjoy a water view with mom at this Hudson River spot where a prix fixe price of $85 for adults and $30 for children is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On the menu: Eggs Benedict, a half dozen oysters, warm banana bread, Atlantic salmon, Duck Leg Confit, Chicken Milanese and more. 1 High St., 914-693-4130, halfmoonhudson.com
L'inizio, Ardsley
Mother’s Day brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features Chiri’s fluffy pancakes, steak and eggs, avocado toast, gouda burger with egg, butternut squash parmigiana, and more. Add a bottomless Bloody Mary, a seasonal mimosa, or sangria to any large plate for $25 per person. The Italian restaurant will also be open for dinner with the usual dinner menu, plus a few specials, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. 698 Saw Mill River Road, 914-693-5400, liniziony.com
179 Bar & Grill, New Rochelle
Tres Leches French Toast anyone? Or how about Brisket Benedict paired with a strawberry mimosa? Brunch has alway been big at this American eatery and is especially nice on a warm day when you can sit outside on their patio. Mother's Day brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features a host of dishes including pancakes, eggs and burgers. 179 Main St., 914-740-5734, 179barandgrill.com
Moderne Barn, Armonk
Nonna's meatballs, Shrimp & Grits, pan-seared Atlantic salmon, garlic honey pork chop and more are on the three-course, $85 per person Mother's Day menu (there's a two-course, $38 kids menu) You'll also find a decadent strawberry shortcake, blackberry cobbler and chocolate brownie. 430 Bedford Road, 914-730-0001, modernebarn.com
One Rare Italian Steakhouse, Scarsdale
For $100 per person, you get a choice of appetizer, sides, entree and dessert. Among the dishes: Prime dry-aged sirloin steak, lobster bisque, Blue Point oysters, Faroe Island salmon and Chicken Parmesean, all served from noon to 10 p.m. 16 East Pkwy, 914-330-8488, oneraresteakhouse.com
Red Horse by David Burke, White Plains
The newly opened Red Horse by David Burke has a $52, two-course menu for mom with the restaurant's famous Clothesline Bacon in addition to crispy shrimp spring rolls, a "Very Berry Dutch Baby Pancake," lobster and caviar ostrich scramble, Branzino and a cheeseburger. The restaurant is located in the Opus Hotel and there are also spa treatments available. In fact, their Pamper Mom Mother’s Day package, available in May only, includes a 90-minute deep muscle melt massage, champagne, and a $200 credit at Red Horse along with the Opus Signature Breakfast for two, a late check out, and access to the Opus rooftop pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness center. 221 Main St., 914-467-5713, redhorsebydb.com
Sambal Thai & Malay, Irvington
Moms get a complimentary mimosa at this $34.95 Mother's Day buffet (kids under 12 are half off), where you'll find Chicken Pad Thai, Asian spring rolls, Green Curry Shrimp, Pork Dumplings and more. 4 W Main St., 914- 478-2700, sambalny.com
Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House, Port Chester
If Mom's a seafood lover, she'll enjoy the seasonal catches at Saltaire. For Mother's Day, diners will also find a variety of mimosas — think peach, bellini, blood orange, Kir Royale and passion fruit — along with other specials like New Zealand lamb chops, Lobster Thermidor, and Stuffed Sole Imperial. The restaurant is open May 14 from noon to 8 p.m. 55 Abendroth Ave., 914-939-2425, saltaireoysterbar.com
The Tasty Table, Ossining
The Tasty Table doesn't usually take reservations for brunch, but for Mother's Day you can (and should) book either at 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. Diners can expect a special menu with items like avocado toast with burrata, spiced and spiked French Toast and breakfast fried rice. If weather permits, there will also be outdoor seating. The bonus here means the entire family can join mom as dogs are welcome for alfresco dining. 21 Campwoods Road, 914-762-4000, thetastytableny.com
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This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Mother's Day 2023: Best Westchester County NY restaurants for brunch
