Celebrate Mom: Make Mother's Day special at these local restaurants

Celebrate Mom on Sunday, May 8 with flowers, treats and a wonderful brunch, lunch or dinner on the Seacoast. Here are some Mother’s Day specials and events at restaurants throughout the area. Keep in mind that because it’s a Sunday, many places will be open for brunch and dinner anyway so do book your favorite spot early! As always, we will add to this until Mother’s Day, so please email rforrest@gannett.com if you have an addition and we will update this listing.

Portsmouth

Dwyer’s Pub

Enjoy the brunch menu with chicken and waffles, hash paradise and so much more. Visit dwyerspubportsmouth.com.

The Goat, Portsmouth

Breakfast is served all day on Sundays at The Goat. They also have an omelet and pancake menu. Find burgers, sandwiches, hearty entrees and fun drinks. Visit goatnh.com.

The Hammer Pub & Grille

The Hammer always has brunch with an array of Benedicts, Hammer pancakes and chicken ‘n’ waffles. Call 319-6981 and go to thehammerpub.com for more info.

Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Cafe

Usually closed on Sunday, Jumpin' Jay's will open for both brunch and dinner on Mother's Day. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with specials like eggs Benedict with crab cake, bananas Foster waffles and tournedos of beef tenderloin. Dinner is from 5 p.m. on. Check out the menu at jumpinjays.com/mothers-day-brunch-2022

The Library

Serving the full dinner menu from noon to 9 p.m. Visit libraryrestaurant.com.

The Wilder

Brunch includes shakshuka, biscuits and gravy, Japanese pancake and chickpea, Benedicts, Nashville hot chicken sandwich and more. Visit wilderportsmouth.com.

Raleigh Wine Bar + Eatery

Sunday brunch includes a cheese board, Raleigh Benedict and sourdough pancakes or steak and eggs. Get a mimosa or a Bloody Mary, too. Call 427-8459 and visit raleighwinebar.com.

Roundabout Diner

The Mother’s Day buffet goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Mom gets a complimentary mimosa. Items include a prime rib carving station, roasted turkey, Vermont maple sausage, oatmeal Scotchie French toast, brown butter Benedict and much more. Special 20-ounce Bloody Mary is garnished with smoked shrimp, bacon and blue cheese stuffed olives. Cost is $29.95 for adults and $15.95 for kids. Call 431-1440 and visit roundaboutdiner.com for full details.

Vida Cantina

Brunch includes chorizo skillet scramble, huevos rancheros and seasonal canela pancakes with fresh squeezed juices for mimosas and runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 501-0648 and visit vidacantinanh.com.

Dover

2 Home Cooks

Open from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m on Sunday with their all-day menu which includes breakfast and lunch dishes. Try the banana cream crepes or The Irishman omelet with slow-roasted corned beef hash, cheddar and homemade Hollandaise. Call 842-5463 and learn more at 2homecooks.com.

The Nook Breakfast and Lunch

Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a wonderful array of breakfast and lunch dishes. Call 749-4673 and learn more at thenooknh.com/

The Sassy Biscuit Co.

This bruncherie always has Mother’s Day specials. Call 343-5596 and learn more at thesassybiscuit.com/dover-menu.

The Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor

Offering a special French tea menu in May with canapes, petit four, macaron and more. $36 per person, $22 for kids, tea included. French martini, French 75, mimosas a la carte. Visit silverfountain.com/tea-parlor/menu.

Durham

Ciao Trattoria and Wine Bar

Open from 1 to 7 p.m. with some amazing specials. Call 868-2426 or visit ciaodurham.com.

Clark’s American Bistro

Open for breakfast from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Call 397-5053 or visit clarksamericanbistro.com.

Exeter

Sawbelly Brewing Co.

Open for brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outdoor seating available. Dishes include pickle brined hot wings, grilled oysters, fried chicken and beer pancakes, Sawbelly Benedict, grilled prime rib and house made pickle jars. Call 583-5080 or visit sawbellybrewing.com/sundaymenu.

Epoch Gastropub

Special Mother’s Day Package with overnight stay at the Exeter Inn. Continental breakfast, mini flower arrangement and Mother’s Day buffet. epochrestaurant.com.

Vino e Vivo

Their Mother's Day 3-course brunch features Lanson Champagnes including Lanson Pere et Fils Brut, Green Label Organic Brut and Lanson Rosé, which is normally not available in NH and is being brought in especially for this event. The brunch is at 10:00 a.m. and costs $55. Special guest Thibault Marronnier, DipWSET, the North America Manager for Champagne Lanson will join. vinoevivo.com.

The Hamptons

Ashworth by the Sea

Enjoy ocean views and dining from noon until 9 p.m. Visit ashworthhotel.com.

CRs The Restaurant

Mother’s Day specials and regular popular dinner options from noon. to 5 p.m. Call 929-7972 or visit crstherestaurant.com.

Galley Hatch

The Sunday brunch menu will not be available on Mother’s Day but there are many specials in addition to the regular menu. Call 926-6152 and visit galleyhatch.com.

Ginger & Clove Cafe

Great brunch menu with Mother’s Day specials. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/Ginger-Clove-Cafe-104520101731656

The Old Salt

Mother’s Day brunch includes favorites and specials. Pair with their secret recipe Bloody Mary. See the full menu at oldsaltnh.com or call 926-8322.

The Orchard Grill at Applecrest Farm

The Orchard Grill serves brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with dishes like a Harvest Benedict with spinach and Cremini mushrooms, Jeff’s famous corned beef hash, Breakfast bites, lobster roll and chicken and waffles. Wonderful view of rolling hills and farmland. See the full menu at theorchardgrille.com or call 758-1686.

Throwback Brewery

Enjoy Mimosas, Bloody Marys, beer and benedicts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s their last brunch of the season before they shift to noon to 6 p.m. for their Sunday hours. Visit throwbackbrewery.com.

Lee
Flag Hill Distillery & Winery

Brunch and Bubbles starts at 11 a.m. with sparkling Cayuga White and a make-your-own mimosa bar. $56 per person, $20 for kids 12 and under gets you the drinks and a farm-to-table brunch buffet. Reserve at flaghill.com.

New Castle

SALT at Wentworth-by-the-Sea

Options are Mother’s Day buffet in the Wentworth Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $89.95 per person and $26.95 for kids under 12 plus tax and tip and Mother’s Day dinner at SALT Kitchen & Bar with choice of entrée for $69.95 and $26.95. Visit saltkitchenandbar.com/mothers-day

Newfields

Fire and Spice Bistro

Enjoy brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dishes include Biscuits and Gravy, Uptown Steak and Eggs and German Baked Apple Pancakes. Call 418-7121 and go to fireandspicebistro.com for more info.

Rye

Atlantic Grill

Open from noon to 8 p.m. with fresh seafood, Portuguese pork and clam stew and grits ‘n’ greens with grilled shrimp add-on. Call 433-3000 and visit theatlanticgrill.com for more information.

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Kittery

Anneke Jans

Open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with specials and delightful drinks. Visit annekejans.net.

Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove

The bistro will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. They'll have a special Mother's Day brunch before rolling into dinner. Call (207) 703-2028 and visit PepperrellCove.com for more info.

Blue Mermaid

Sunday brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu includes a Hangover Bowl (because Mom had a fun Saturday night), salmon Benedict, fried chicken, biscuits and gravy and Bimini French toast. Call (207) 703-2754 and visit bluemermaid.com for more info.

Ore Nell’s

Ore Nell’s Mother’s Day Package feeds 4 and you need to order by May 6 for pick-up on May 8 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The $125 package includes oak-smoked prime rib, smoked lobster bisque, garlic new potatoes, chocolate pot de creme and more. Call (207) 703-2340 or go to orenellsbbq.com to order.

South Berwick

The Catered Event

Many options here for a nice brunch for Mom at home. Call (207) 384-4864 to order and visit cateredevent.yolasite.com for more info.

Dufour

Serving the brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Mother’s Day specials. Visit dufouronmain.com.

Cape Neddick

Clay Hill Farm

220 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick. Now taking reservations for Mother’s Day Brunch or dinner. (207) 361-2272 and visit clayhillfarm.com.

Dockside Restaurant on York Harbor

Mother’s Day Brunch seatings are at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All breakfast dishes are substituted for lunch and dinner dishes for the 2:30 seating. Dishes include fresh baked bread and pastries, fruit and Mediterranean displays, Eggs Benedict, Hunter’s chicken and a saute station. Call (207) 363-2722 and visit dockside-restaurant.com.

Ogunquit

MC Perkins Cove

Mother’s Day brunch includes one of the best views in the region and dishes like duck egg and bacon sandwich, Shakshouska, gravlox and a Kobe beef burger. Brunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (207) 646-6263 or visit mcperkinscove.com

York

Stage Neck Inn

The Mother’s Day brunch buffet is from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $74.95 plus tax and tip, and includes champagne toast, cordial and coffee bar, raw bar, carving station, entrees and dessert. Dinner is from 5 to 8 p.m. Call (207) 825-7019 or go to stageneckinn.com.

York Harbor Inn

Mother’s Day brunch buffet runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes prime rib, leg of lamb, eggs Benedict, seabass, fruit and a dessert selection. The cost is $55.95 per person and $19.95 for children 12 and under. (207) 363-5119 and visit yorkharborinn.com/dining/mothers-day for the full menu.

Kennebunkport

Ocean at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort

Celebrate your amazing Mother or Grandmother at Ocean Restaurant, located in an oceanfront Victorian mansion that is Cape Arundel Inn & Resort. Serving a special menu from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm for $95/person which includes Scotch Smoked Salmon, Spring Pea Bisque, Lobster and Strawberry Shortcake, and more with an optional supplemented Chef’s course and caviar option. Every Mother that dines at Ocean on Mother’s Day will be greeted with a complimentary glass of prosecco. Visit Cape Arundel Inn & Resort here.

The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant

This Mother’s Day, The Boathouse Restaurant is offering a special menu, in addition to their regular menu. With special cocktails such as Rosé Sangria and Bellinis, standout dishes will include Lobster Spring Rolls, Boathouse Wedge Salad, and Chicken Shrimp Stir-Fry. (Special menu here) Visit The Boathouse here.

Salisbury, Massachusetts

Portside Waterfront Kitchen & Bar

Open from noon to 8 a.m. Call (978) 358-1700 or visit portsidewaterfront.com.

Seaglass

Mother’s Day Brunch by the Sea includes a brunch buffet in the upper level event center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (978) 462-5800 or visit seaglassoceanside.com to see the full menus.

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This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Mother's Day brunch, lunch or dinner at Seacoast NH Maine restaurants