Taking Mom out for Mother's Day? Better make your reservation
From bringing over a bouquet of flowers to buying a box of chocolates, there are many ways to honor the moms in your life on Mother’s Day. But why stay home when you can go out to celebrate?
To help mothers and their families observe Mother’s Day, which falls on May 8 this year, restaurants throughout Greater Columbus will be offering special menus for brunches, lunches and dinners.
Here is a selection of area restaurants with special Mother’s Day offerings, including menu highlights, pricing, hours and reservation details (if applicable). Also included are several carryout options for the day. Call individual restaurants for additional information.
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DINE-IN OR CARRYOUT
The Avenue Steak Tavern
1307 GRANDVIEW AVE., GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS
Details: Brunch a la carte menu (beginning at 10 a.m.), includes omelets ($13.99), eggs Benedict ($14.99), quiche ($12.99) and Belgian waffles ($12.99).
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-485-9447, www.theavenuesteaktavern.com
The Berwick
3250 REFUGEE ROAD
Details: Buffet (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), includes appetizers (mixed green salad, fried mushrooms, Italian meatballs); entrees (choice of roasted New York strip, carved turkey breast, sliced pork tenderloin with fig and port wine reduction); chicken piccata; lemon-and-rosemary salmon; pastas and sides (candied yams, whipped garlic potatoes, tortellini, penne pasta, lemon and Parmesan Brussels sprouts); and desserts (fresh fruit display, assorted miniature desserts, dessert shooters and cookies); $42, or $25 for ages 4 to 12, free or age 3 and younger.
Reservations: required
Contact: 614-235-7100; www.the-berwick.com
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Bob Evans Restaurants
LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT GREATER COLUMBUS
Details: “Mother’s Day Celebration Platter” (May 5-8, for dine-in, carryout or curbside pickup), includes hand-carved, slow-roasted turkey, two hickory-smoked ham steaks, cranberry relish, rolls and choice of two sides ($12.99 per person); “Mother’s Day Celebration Family Meal” (May 5-8, for carry-out or curbside pickup), includes family quantities of the above ($69.99, serves up to six).
Reservations: none
Contact: www.bobevans.com
Bravo Italian Kitchen
1803 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD; 3000 HAYDEN ROAD
Details: Weekend package, includes choice of salad; choice of main course (chicken Parmesan, shrimp scampi, chicken marsala, pasta Bravo, pasta Woozie); and mini cannoli (starting at $21.50 per person); pickup, curbside or delivery May 6-8.
Contact: 614-291-8210 (Olentangy River Road); 614-791-1245 (Hayden Road); www.bravoitalian.com
Buxton Inn
313 E. BROADWAY, GRANVILLE
Details: Three-course menu (11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), includes choice of salad; choice of red wine Portobello butter over beef tenderloin, pecan-crusted salmon, Mediterranean chicken or chicken carbonara; and choice of lemon cake, key lime tart, New York cheesecake or ultimate chocolate cake ($45 per person); kids’ menu includes choice of house salad, mixed fruit cup or applesauce; choice of ham, chicken tenders or mac ‘n’ cheese; and choice of chocolate sundae, s’mores or mini-cupcake ($20 per child).
Reservations: required
Contact: 740-587-0001, www.buxtoninn.com
Cameron’s American Bistro
2185 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD
Details: Brunch a la carte menu (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), includes frittata ($15), French toast ($14), gravlax ($16) and eggs Benedict ($15).
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-885-3663, www.cameronsamericanbistro.com
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill
8460 LYRA DRIVE, POLARIS AREA; 3949 TRUEMAN BLVD., HILLIARD
Details: Special menu items include champagne pasta with shrimp ($18.99), Tuscan-grilled filet marsala ($33.28), tomato caprese with fresh burrata ($10.49) and berries and butter cake ($9.29).
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-880-2426 (Lyra Drive); 614-771-1653 (Hilliard); www.carrabbas.com
Columbus Fish Market
1245 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD
Details: Three-course prix fixe menu (11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.), includes choice of salad or New England clam chowder; choice of filet and shrimp scampi, Shanghai sea bass or ginger-crusted salmon; and choice of creme brulee, cheesecake or key lime pie (starts at $39).
Reservations: required
Contact: 614-291-3474, www.mitchellsfishmarket.com
The Granville Inn
314 E. BROADWAY, GRANVILLE
Details: Brunch (11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), includes choice of starters (shellfish, sushi, fingerling potato salad, coleslaw and more); Southern grit casserole, hash-brown bake, scrambled eggs and more; entrees (bourbon-brined New York strip loin, honey-baked Kurobuta ham, blackened salmon and more); sides (asparagus, broccolini, potatoes au gratin and more); and chef’s selection of seasonal pies, cakes and pastries ($59 per person, or $25 for ages 4 to 12).
Reservations: required
Contact: 740-587-3333, www.granvilleinn.com
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
569 N. HIGH ST.; 6360 FRANTZ ROAD, DUBLIN; 1615 OLD HENDERSON ROAD, UPPER ARLINGTON
Details: Offerings at all locations (12:30 to 8:30 p.m., Downtown; 2 to 8:30 p.m., Dublin; noon to 8:30 p.m., Upper Arlington), includes surf-and-turf three-course menu, with choice of salad, filet with crab cake, sauteed shrimp or petite lobster tail and flourless chocolate torte or New York cheesecake until 2 p.m. at Downtown and Upper Arlington locations.
Reservations: required (Downtown); required (Dublin); recommended (Upper Arlington)
Contact: 614-224-2204 (Downtown); 614-717-2828 (Dublin); 614-442-3310 (Upper Arlington); www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
Lindey’s Restaurant & Bar
169 E. BECK ST., GERMAN VILLAGE
Details: A la carte menu (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), details to be announced
Reservations: required
Contact: 614-228-4343, www.lindeys.com
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Martini Modern Italian
445 N. HIGH ST., SHORT NORTH
Details: Brunch menu (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.), includes Italian mimosa ($10), cinnamon French toast ($14), applewood-smoked salmon ($16) and lobster-and-eggs ($24).
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-224-8259, www.martinimodernitalian.com
McCormick & Schmick’s
3965 NEW BOND ST., EASTON TOWN CENTER
Details: Prix fixe menu (11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.), includes choice of soup or salad; choice of crab or shrimp-stuffed salmon, Chilean sea bass, center-cut filet mignon or West Australian lobster tail; and choice of dessert ($49 to $69).
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-476-3663, www.mccormickandschmicks.com
Mitchell’s Ocean Club
4002 EASTON STATION, EASTON TOWN CENTER
Details: Brunch menu (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), includes cocktails ($14 to $21), warm cinnamon bread to share ($12), crab cake eggs Benedict ($33), short ribs surf-and-turf ($32), prime steak and eggs ($38) and blackened salmon salad ($26) and sides, including candied bacon ($8), truffled potatoes ($9) and breakfast sausage ($7).
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-416-2582, www.ocean-prime.com
Mitchell’s Steakhouse
1408 POLARIS PARKWAY; POLARIS; 45 N. 3RD ST., DOWNTOWN
Details: Prix fixe three-course menu (1 to 9 p.m.), includes choice of tenderloin duet, Ora King salmon or barbecue-glazed salmon; plus choice of starters, sides and desserts ($59 to $65).
Reservations: recommended; parties of four or more, required
Contact: 614-888-2467 (Polaris Parkway); 614-621-2333 (North 3rd Street); www.mitchellssteakhouse.com
The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro
1092 BETHEL ROAD, NORTHWEST SIDE
Details: Four-course menu (12:30 to 5 p.m.), includes choice of shrimp, blue crab and black truffles, smoked salmon and salmon rillettes, heart of palm and avocado or roasted goat cheese; choice of spring salad or classic lobster bisque; choice of filet mignon, Cajun duck breast, pan-seared salmon almondine or seasonal vegetarian presentation; and choice of dessert ($69 per person); three-course carryout menu also available, includes spring salad, lobster bisque, duet of salmon almondine and filet mignon and opera gateau tiramisu ($65 per person); orders by May 2 (or when sold out) for pickup 1 to 3 p.m. May 7
Reservations: required
Contact: 614-451-9774, www.refectory.com
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House
511 N. HIGH ST., SHORT NORTH
Details: Prix fixe menu (May 6-8), includes choice of steak house salad, Caesar salad or lobster bisque; choice of steak and shrimp, steak and lobster or twin tail entree; choice of creamed spinach or garlic mashed potatoes; and dessert (starting at $57 per person).
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-927-5663, www.ruthschris.com
CARRYOUT
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
7619 HUNTINGTON PARK DRIVE
Details: “Mother’s Day Family Brunch in a Box” ($250 to serve 6), includes farmers’ mixed-green salad, seasonal pastry platter, four cheese and vegetable strata, chicken-apple sausage links, citrus-roasted sliced turkey breast, cheesy scalloped potatoes, harissa- and honey-roasted root vegetables, butter-glazed Hawaiian sweet rolls and dessert assortment; “Mother’s Day Bistro Family Meal” ($325 to serve 6), includes Arcadian greens salad, jumbo lump crab cakes, chicken piccata, buttermilk whipped potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, sourdough loaf and dessert assortment; beverages and floral arrangements also available; orders by noon May 6 for pickup 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 7.
Contact: 614-848-4700, www.cameronmitchellpremierevents.com
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Greater Columbus restaurants offering special meals for Mother's Day
