Mother's Day Brunch 2022: Reserve Now In Maplewood/South Orange

Caren Lissner
·3 min read

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Mother’s Day is still a few weeks away, on Sunday, May 8, but if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in Essex County as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Local restaurants have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. Some may close so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options, courtesy OpenTable and Resy. Make sure you put in the correct number of your party and the date.

Maplewood And South Orange

Pickett's Village Bar, Maplewood

Restaurant Lorena's (special Mother's Day celebration), Maplewood

Restaurant Luna Stella (Mother's Day brunch), Maplewood

Fox & The Falcon, South Orange

If you’re looking for something else, check OpenTable for restaurants in your area taking reservations for Mother’s Day.

Chain Restaurants

Several chain restaurants and other eateries are open for Mother’s Day this year, and some are offering specials.

Below are a few options to get you started, featuring everything from casual to fine dining. As always, it’s advisable to call ahead to make sure the restaurants in your area are participating and to inquire about any COVID-19 restrictions or limitations.

Applebee’s is adding a $10 bonus card to the purchase of a $50 gift card for Mother’s Day and other special occasions, including graduations and Father’s Day.

Bob Evans is featuring brunch meals made with fresh-cut strawberries. Its to-go meals feed up to six people, and they are available for curbside pickup or delivery when customers order online.

Bonefish Grill is open for dine-in and carryout meals on Mother’s Day. Its “Family Bundles” meals include salad, fresh bread and pesto, and house-baked cookies

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar opens early at 11 a.m. on both May 7 and 8 with its Mother’s Day 3-Course Menu featuring a hand-cut filet mignon and pairing of the diner’s choice.

Kona Grill offers a weekend brunch special with deals on mimosas and signature brunch dishes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, including Mother’s Day.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day, and also will bring the meal to Mom in select locations.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is offering its prix fixe Mother’s Day meal, including a starter, entrée, side and dessert, from May 6-8.

Seasons 52 Fresh Grill | Wine Bar is offering Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to noon and is making its dinner menu available all day. It is also offering a Mother’s Day Green Box that serves six. Orders must be placed by May 2.

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This article originally appeared on the Maplewood Patch