Happy Mother's Day! Here are 15+ places to get brunch or dinner with mom in Louisville
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the special women in your life. So don't delay and make sure to book restaurant reservations early if you want to take Mom out for a nice meal. Don't want to go out to a restaurant? Plenty of places offer special takeout menus so you can bring the meal to mom.
From brunch to dinner, here are 15+ restaurants in the Louisville area that are offering special meals to help make Mother's Day great.
8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen Mother’s Day Brunch
WHAT: The Mother's Day brunch includes a premium buffet with parfait shooters, spring salad with raspberry vinaigrette, quinoa grapefruit salad, French toast casserole, scrambled eggs with cheese, apple wood smoked bacon, penne marinara with Italian sausage, mini quiches, chorizo hashbrown casserole, egg station (made to order) and dessert station (assorted mini dessert, cakes and pies).
WHERE: 350 W. Chestnut St.
WHEN: May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COST: $40, $14 for ages 9 and younger
MORE INFORMATION: Bottomless mimosas bar ($12). Reservations are requested. 502-631-4180; 8uplouisville.com.
Barn8 Farm Restaurant & Bourbon Bar
WHAT: Treat mom to dinner at one of the most unique dining destinations. A former dairy and horse barn, Barn8 features stalls repurposed to create individual dining spaces. Executive Chef Seth Kinder will prepare a seasonal menu highlighting locally sourced ingredients many grown on the farm itself. The restaurant’s Bourbon Bar & Lounge offers an extensive list of rare whiskeys and aged bourbons from its small batch program.
WHERE: Hermitage Farm, 10500 W. Highway 42, Goshen, Kentucky
WHEN: May 13, 5-10 p.m. May 14, 4-9 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations recommended. 502-889-1835 or hermitagefarm.com.
You may like: 20+ shows to see in May: Seal, Alice Cooper, Latrice Royal, Louisville Orchestra and more
Bonefish Grill
WHAT: Celebrate mom and treat her to a meal at Bonefish Grill with a surf ‘n turf special that includes scallops, shrimp scampi, and a filet. Includes a 7-ounce wood-grilled Filet Mignon topped with hand-harvested Baja bay scallops and shrimp tossed in a garlic scampi sauce. Give her a celebratory cheer with the new Wild Flower Martini shaken up with Ketel One Vodka, tropical flavors of passion fruit, vanilla, and fresh citrus juices topped with wildflowers and sparkling wine.
WHERE: 657 S. Hurstbourne Parkway
WHEN: These specials are available in the restaurant through May 22.
MORE INFORMATION: Additional seasonal specials and libations for Mother’s Day include old-fashioned cedar plank salmon, Rockefeller butterfish, carrot lava cake and a crushed pineapple martini. bonefishgrill.com.
Black Jockey's Lounge
WHAT: Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day brunch with bottomless mimosas and seasonal favorites including waffles, bacon and turkey sausage, biscuits and gravy, and omelets made to order. Or order the lunch options on the buffet with shrimp and grits, jumbo chicken wings and catfish. Music by Jerry Tolson Quartet.
WHERE: 630 S. Fourth St.
WHEN: May 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COST: $35 per adult, $15 per child ages 3-12 and free for kids ages under 2.
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended and can be made on blackjockeyslounge.com.
You may like: Aerosmith will 'Walk This Way' on its upcoming 'Peace Out the Farewell Tour.' What to know
Brasserie Provence
WHAT: Bring French to the table for Mother’s Day with a three-course prix-fixe brunch that includes: choice of one, arugula salad, gazpacho soup, smoked salmon Benedict, warm tomato goat cheese tart with basil. Entrée, choice of one, beef sirloin baseball cut steak, mashed potatoes, ratatouille, green peppercorn demi; roasted French cut chicken breast, fingerling potatoes, haricots verts, garlic rosemary jus; seared salmon, cremini mushroom risotto, asparagus, marjoram basil pesto; artichoke and bell pepper quiche, french fries, mesclun tomato salad. Dessert: choice of one, warm flourless chocolate cake, vanilla crème brûlée, cheesecake and rum macerated berries, sorbet trio. Children’s menus: choice of one, croque-monsieur, brioche, ham, Gruyère cheese, bèchamel, french fries and Gruyère cheeseburger and fries.
WHERE: 150 North Hurstbourne Parkway
WHEN: May 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COST: $59, $20 for the children's menu and includes gelato and soft drink (for ages 11 and younger).
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are requested. 502-883-3153; brasserieprovence.com.
Bristol Bar & Grill Mother's Day Brunch
WHAT: The Bristol will serve Mother’s Day brunch that includes scrambled eggs, apple wood smoked bacon, sausage links, breakfast potatoes, Wiesenberger cheddar cheese grits, biscuits, and milk gravy, Belgian waffles with fresh whipped cream and fruit, deviled eggs, peel and eat shrimp, assorted composed salads, seasonal fruit, vegetables, spiral ham, hot brown casserole, braised short ribs, Atlantic salmon, fried chicken, vegetarian pasta, assorted pastries, and desserts.
WHEN: May 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Highlands, 1321 Bardstown Road; East, 300 N. Hurstbourne Parkway
COST: $38, $10 for ages 4-11
MORE INFORMATION: Brunch does not include beverage, tax or gratuity. bristolbarandgrille.com.
You may like: Iroquois Amphitheater announces lineup for 85th season. Here's what to expect
Brown Hotel's Mother's Day Brunch
WHAT: The bunch menu includes an array of seasonal salads and soup, a chef-attended carving station with roasted beef strip-loin, cedar plank salmon and bourbon and brown sugar glazed ham; a chef-attended omelet station with waffles, bacon, sausage, fruit salad and yogurt parfaits. Also shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, and charcuterie displays along with a variety of side dishes including whipped potatoes, hot brown pasta, seasonal vegetables, and bread. Guests can choose from an assortment of desserts.
WHERE: Lobby Bar and Bluegrass Room, 335 W. Broadway
WHEN: May 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COST: $75, $34.95 for children
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended and can be made online. brownhotel.com or call 888-888-5252.
The Capital Grille Mother's Day Brunch
WHAT: Wine and dine your Mom this Mother’s Day at The Capital Grille. Mom will receive a rose and be treated to chef-prepared brunch specials that include lobster frittata with butter-poached lobster tails, truffle hollandaise, asparagus and white cheddar hash browns; 14-ounce bone-in dry-aged New York strip and eggs with white cheddar hash browns; 8-ounce center cut filet Mignon with white cheddar hash browns; blueberry bread and smoked salmon and caviar that includes Royal Ossetra Caviar, Crème Fraîche, Blini and is served with a white cheddar potato cake.
WHERE: 7600 Shelbyville Road
WHEN: May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Children will have a brunch menu. A la carte dinner options are available all day. thecapitalgrille.com.
You may like: Louisville Orchestra 2023-24 season includes lots of surprises. Here's the full lineup
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
WHAT: Treat Mom to a pancake brunch with Cracker Barrel’s all-day pancake breakfast basket and receive a $10 digital bonus card. Breakfast includes buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage patties, hash brown casserole or fried apples.
WHEN: May 14, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Multiple locations
MORE INFORMATION: Lunch and dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. crackerbarrel.com.
The Galt House Hotel's Mother's Day Brunch
WHAT: Celebrate Mom at Walker’s Exchange and indulge in a number of crafted menu items including breakfast pastries, savory entrées and decadent desserts. For the ultimate Mother’s Day treat, Mom can enjoy bottomless mimosas.
WHERE: Walker’s Exchange, 140 N. Fourth St.
WHEN: May 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COST: $39, $15 for ages 6-12.
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are required and can be made through Open Table. galthouse.com
You may like: Waterfront Wednesday is back! Here's the lineup for the 2023 free Louisville concert series
Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant
WHAT: Treat Mom to a delicious meal at Joe Huber's that includes the buffet or dining room. The menu includes traditional fried chicken, Huber honey ham, real mashed potatoes with gravy, homemade chicken and dumplings, green beans, fried biscuits with apple butter, slaw, broccoli salad, fruit cobbler and ice cream.
WHERE: 2421 Engle Road, Starlight, Indiana
WHEN: May 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
COST: $24.99 for ages 12 and older; $12.99 for ages 4-11.
MORE INFORMATION: Buffet (includes drinks and dessert); dining room (drink and dessert are extra). Reservations are recommended. 812-923-5255; joehubers.com.
Mesh Louisville Mother's Day Brunch
WHAT: Brunch includes a made-to-order omelet station, carving station with glazed ham and beef top round, scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, sausage links, breakfast potatoes, biscuits and gravy, white cheddar grits, salmon, chicken Madeira, chicken tenders and fries, fresh fruit and berries, shrimp cocktail, split crab legs, Caesar salad, Mesh salad, salmon dip, roasted garlic hummus, spinach and artichoke dip, pita chips and crostinis, pastries, cheesecake, and bread pudding. Regular dinner menu is available.
WHEN: May 14, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. brunch; dinner menu until 9 p.m.
WHERE: 3608 Brownsboro Road
COST: $54.95, $19.95 for children.
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended. 502-632-4421; meshrestaurants.com.
You may like: 'SIX,' 'Wicked' 'Beetlejuice' and more top 2023-24 PNC Broadway in Louisville season
Olive Garden
WHAT: Dine in or get Family-Style Meals to go for Mother's Day. Dine in and enjoy chicken Alfredo, chicken and shrimp carbonara, The Tour of Italy, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, shrimp scampi, spaghetti with meatballs (meat sauce or marinara) salad, bread sticks, dessert, wine, cocktails and more. The Family-Style Lasagna bundles (serves four to six, $58.99; serves up to 12, $89.99); chicken Alfredo (serves four to six, $61.99); chicken parmigiana (serves four to six, $54.99); fettuccine Alfredo (serves four to six, $54.49); shrimp Alfredo (serves four to six, $65.79); five cheese Ziti al Forno (serves four to six, $38.49); spaghetti with meat sauce (serves four to six, $44.99) and more.
WHEN: May 14, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: 1320 Hurstbourne Lane; 9730 Von Allmen Court; 4811 R Outer Loop; 1230 Veterans Parkway, Clarksville, Indiana
MORE INFORMATION: Get on the waitlist to save your place in line from the comfort of your home. olivegarden.com.
The Seafood Lady
WHAT: This creole seafood restaurant serves fish (tilapia, cod, whiting, catfish), shrimp, lobster, and gator tail and Cajun seafood dishes such as snow crab or shrimp platters and more.
WHERE: 3201 Fern Valley Road, Suite 112; 601 E. Jefferson St.
WHEN: May 14, noon to 6 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: 502-907-5251; seafoodlady502.com.
You may like: Castle & Key opens the first satellite tasting room in Louisville. Four things to know
Steak & Bourbon
WHAT: Treat Mom to Louisville’s premier steakhouse. Steak & Bourbon is offering its Sunday brunch that includes a massive Steakhouse omelet, Bourbon French Toast and $15 pour-your-own mimosas.
WHERE: 1321 Herr Lane, #130
WHEN: May 14, noon to 3 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: For reservations, 502-708-2196; OpenTable and steak-bourbon.com.
TEN20 Craft Brewery
WHAT: For a laid back take on Mother's Day, TEN20 Craft Brewery will offer a jazz brunch featuring the Meghan Pund Jazz Trio. Brunch will be served by Happy Belly Bistro along with beer and specialty Mother's Day cocktails from TEN20.
WHERE: 1020 E. Washington St.
WHEN: May 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 013606
MORE INFORMATION: ten20brewery.com.
Varanese Mother's Day Brunch
WHAT: Varanese Mother's Day brunch includes pan-seared crab cakes topped with poached eggs and lobster hollandaise, bacon-potato hash and local greens; house-made biscuits topped with grilled beef tenderloin, poached eggs and truffle hollandaise, bacon potato hash and local greens; chicken and waffles, buttermilk fried chicken with pecan waffles, cayenne maple syrup and whipped cinnamon butter; spaghetti with chicken and pork meatballs tossed in an Alfredo sauce with broccoli and shaved parmesan; grilled 8-ounce rib eye steak and eggs served with two sunny side eggs and potato bacon hash; bourbon barrel smoked turkey hot brown with parmesan cream sauce served over brioche bread, topped with mozzarella cheese, crispy prosciutto and grape tomatoes; appetizers and dessert.
WHERE: 2106 Frankfort Ave.
WHEN: May 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., brunch; regular menu all-day
MORE INFORMATION: Mimosa, Bloody Mary, and Peach Bellini are $8. Reservations are requested. 502-899-9904; or varanese.com.
Did we miss a spot? Send a note to news clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Restaurants to get Mother's Day brunch, dinner in Louisville
