11 Indy-area spots offering Mother's Day dining experiences
Still haven’t made plans for Mother’s Day?
No sweat. There are still spots at Indianapolis-area restaurants for meals with jazzy, pampering and traditional bents for the upcoming weekend.
317 Charcuterie
1235 Keystone Way South, Carmel, 317-564-0034, 317charcuterie.com
An 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mother’s Day Bash will take place at the Bash event center. Guests can check out a 317 Charcuterie grazing table, a flower bar for building their own bouquets and local vendors for beauty products and services. Each guest gets a signature cocktail or mocktail.
Get tickets ($38) are available at 317charcuterie.com.
Ash & Elm Cider Co.
1301 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, 317-600-3164, ashandelmcider.com
The restaurant will have a Mother's Day Cider Brunch with Cidermosas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14.
Call 317-600-3164 for reservations.
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Black Leaf Vegan Cafe
335 W. 9th St., Indianapolis, 317-560-4222, blackleafvegan.com
The restaurant is hosting an early Mother’s Day brunch featuring Indy-based vegan winemaker Sip & Share Wines from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on May 13th
The Capital Grille
40 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, 317-423-8790, thecapitalgrille.com
Mom will be greeted with roses and chef-prepared brunch specials from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Features include lobster frittata with butter-poached lobster tails; a center-cut filet mignon with white cheddar hash browns and blueberry bread; and smoked salmon and caviar. To make a reservation, visit thecapitalgrille.com.
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
6320 Ferguson St., Indianapolis, 317-899-9908, loumalnatis.com
The pizzeria is offering deep-dish pizzas in the shape of a heart to order freshly baked through May 15. Guests can choose to dine in at Lou Malnati’s in Broad Ripple or order carryout or delivery from one of the five locations in Central Indiana.
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Natural State Provisions
414 Dorman St., Indianapolis, 317-492-9887, naturalstateprovisions.com
The Holy Cross-neighborhood eatery will host a Mother's Day pop-up party featuring drink and food specials and small businesses, including Pearls & Jade Plant Boutique, Nails By Z, and Lorna & Louis Permanent Jewelry, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ocean Prime
8555 River Road, #100, Indianapolis, 317-569-0975, ocean-prime.com
Ocean Prime has a special brunch menu, as well as a bevy of Mother’s Day-themed cocktails.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
45 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis, 317-633-1313, ruthschrisphg.com/indianapolis-downtown
2727 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, 317-844-1155, ruthschrisphg.com/indianapolis-northside
The Indianapolis locations will provide a special brunch menu (garlic-crusted halibut, crab cake benedict, petite filet and spicy crab) on Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and serve dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For every $150 gift card purchased through May 15, purchasers will receive an additional $25 bonus digital gift card.
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Seasons 52
The Fashion Mall at Keystone, 8650 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, 317-846-5252, seasons52.com
A la carte Mother’s Day brunch entrées (crab and cheddar quiche, wood-grilled shrimp and grits) and sips are offered in the dining room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For dinner, the restaurant is serving apricot-glazed spiral ham. A la carte dinner options are available all day. Make a reservation or order online at seasons52.com.
Tilly’s Tea Room at Saks Fifth Ave.
8701 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, 317-816-0171, tillystearoom.com
The tea room is hosting Mother’s Day Tea and Terrariums at 12:30 p.m. with traditional British tea service and terrarium building.
West Fork Whiskey Co.
Update: West Fork Whiskey Co. has canceled the Mother's Day High Tea event.
10 E. 191st St., Westfield, 317-763-5400, westforkwhiskey.com
The distillery is hosting a Mother's Day High Tea, with an assortment of finger sandwiches and pastries. Live music from harpist Jill Pitz.
For tickets ($75), visit. Add a mimosa bar for $25.
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Westfield Wine Vault
100 N. Union St., Westfield, 317-567-2144, westfieldwinevault.com
At Bubbles and Brunch, May 14, a special Mother’s Day menu and make-your-own mimosas are offered from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the wine bar. Make reservations at buff.ly/3B2RRCT.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter:@cherylvjackson.
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