Where to dine on Mother's Day in Jacksonville, the beaches and more
Give mom the day off this Mother's Day (Sunday, May 14) and treat her to a meal at her favorite restaurant. Here's a list of restaurants confirmed to be open, based on their websites, reservation apps or emailed notices. And don't forget to make a reservation: Mom has waited long enough for her day.
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III Forks Steakhouse
9822 Tapestry Park Circle, (972) 888-4298 or (866) 320-9410, 3forks.com
Hours: 5 to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Available
Azurea
1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, (904) 249-7402, azurearestaurant.com
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: No, but breakfast and lunch menus are available.
Reservations: Available
Biscotti's
3556 St. Johns Ave., (904) 387-2060, biscottis.net
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
4907 Gate Parkway, (904) 998-0460; 15022 Max Leggett Parkway, (904) 751-4935, bjsrestaurants
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Not needed
Black Sheep
1534 Oak St., (904) 380-3091, blacksheep5points.com
Bob Evans
3163 Hartley Road, (904) 288-8747, bobevans.com
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: No.
Bob Evans will offer Hot Mother's Day meals for take-out or delivery: slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, house-made bread & celery, dressing, cranberry relish, homestyle mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with ham, buttered corn, and 12 freshly baked dinner rolls Cost: $87.99. Serves 6.
Reservations: Not needed
The Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar
3551 St. Johns Ave., (904) 387-0700, bluefishjax.com
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for brunch on Mother's Day. Regular Sunday hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes with everything from biscuits and gravy to blackened catch and jumbo lump crab
Reservations: Available
Buffalo Wild Wings
13230 City Station Drive, (904) 757-5777; 1940 Wells Road, (904) 215-4969; 10300 Southside Blvd., (904) 363-0410, buffalowildwings.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Not needed
Cantina Laredo
10282 Bistro Dr., (904) 997-6110, cantinalaredo.com
The Capital Grille
5197 Big Island Drive, (904) 997-9233, thecapitalgrille.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mother's Day Brunch menu: Yes. Four options included: 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; Smoked Salmon and Caviar made with Royal Ossetra Caviar, Creme Fraiche, Blini and White Cheddar Potato Cake.
Reservations: Recommended
Chart House
1501 River Place Blvd., (904) 398-3353, chart-house.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes
Mother's Day Menu features the following: King Salmon, Lobster Linguine, and Prime Rib
Reservations: Available
Cheesecake Factory
10260 Midtown Parkway, (904) 998-9511, thecheesecakefactory.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (hours may vary by location)
Brunch menu: Yes
Reservations: Available
Congaree and Penn
11830 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, www.congareeandpenn.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes
Reservations: Highly encouraged
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4850 Big Island Drive, (904) 559-4999, chwinery.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Available
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations, crackerbarrel.com
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Not available
Denny’s
Multiple locations, dennys.com
Hours: 24 hours
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Not needed
Eleven South
216 11th St. S., Jacksonville Beach, (904) 241-1112, elevensouth.com
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Available
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
4826 Town Center Pkwy., (904) 831-3950, firebirdsrestaurants.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes
Reservations: Recommended
Fogo de Chao
4784 Town Center Parkway, (904) 512-7300, fogodechao.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes
Reservations: Recommended
Flying Iguana
207 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, (904) 853-5680, flyingiguana.com/
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Not needed
Ida Claire
10209 River Coast Dr., (904) 326-1900, ida-claire.com
IHOP
Multiple locations, ihop.com
Hours: Most locations are open 24 hours, check your venue of choice to confirm times
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Not needed
J. Alexanders
10296 Bistro Dr., (904) 996-7147, jalexanders.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Available
Jax Beach Brunch Haus
610 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, (904) 945-4287, jaxbeachbrunchhaus.com
Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes
Reservations: Not needed
Joe’s Crab Shack
6 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, (904) 249-6160, joescrabshack.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Not needed
LandShark Bar & Grill
715 1st S. N., Jacksonville Beach, (904) 222-0222, margaritavilleresorts.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Not needed
Le Petit Paris
9954 San Jose Blvd., Suite 46, (904) 512-7777; 363 Atlantic Blvd., Suite, 14, Atlantic Beach, (904) 853-5644 www.lepetitparisjax.com
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brunch menu: No. Although the menu is loaded with brunch-style items
Reservations: Not needed
LongHorn Steakhouse
Multiple locations, longhornsteakhouse.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Available
Maggiano’s Little Italy
10367 Mid Town Parkway, (904) 380-4360, maggianos.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: No.
Maggiano's will offer the Mother’s Day Family Style Dining Room Menu only on May 14, 2023. Cost: $47.99 per adult /$18.99 per child.
Maggianos will also offer the Carryout Bundle on Mother's Day at a cost of $160 and includes the following and feeds 4 to 6 people: Caesar Salad – double portion; Spaghetti & Meatball – double portion; Four-Cheese Ravioli – double portion; Beef Tenderloin Medallions – 5 pcs.; Chicken Piccata – 5 pcs.; Garlic Mashed Potatoes – double portion; Roasted Garlic Broccoli – double portion; Berry Tiramisu – double portion; Chocolate Cake – double portion; Fresh Baked Ciabatta Rolls - 2 loaves
Reservations: Available
Metro Diner
Multiple locations, metrodiner.com
Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes
Reservations: Not needed
Morton’s The Steakhouse
225 E. Coastline Drive, (904) 354-4350, mortons.com
Hours: Noon - 8 p.m. May 14, 2023
Brunch menu: No.
Morton's Mother's Day Feature: Filet Imperial made with jumbo lump crab, spices, and a silky-smooth bearnaise sauce; and 'Radiant Charm' an exclusive cocktail made with a blend of Ketel One Vodka, Aperol, Monic Strawberry Rose Syrup and fresh lime juice, topped with Villa Marcello Prosecco and fresh mint
Reservations: Available
Olive Garden
Multiple locations, olivegarden.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: No. Regular menu available
Reservations: No reservations, but they do offer 'call ahead' and 'web ahead' seating. Find your location here.
Orsay
3630 Park St., (904) 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com
P.F. Chang’s
10281 Mid Town Parkway, (904) 641-3392, pfchangs.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: No.
Four-course Celebration Menu for Mother's Day: Cost: $60 per person.
*Regular menu items will also be available on Mother's Day.
Reservations: Available
Prati Italia
4972 Big Island Dr., (904) 998-9744, pratiitalia.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes. Served 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $39, Adults; $14 children ages 5-12; free for children ages 4 and under.
Mother's Day Special Brunch menu: To start: Freshley Baked Brunch Pastry with butter & jam and fresh fruit; Mains: Pancakes and French toast with assorted toppings, Buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, Shrimp and creamy polenta with blistered tomatoes, Scrambled eggs, Bacon and sausage, Home fries. Add On: Petit Filet Mignon, 4 ounce with hollandaise, $15. Sweets and drinks: Assorted freshly baked cookies, coffee, and hot cocoa.
Mother's Day Brunch libations: Mimosas, $7; Prati Mule, $13; Bloody Mary, $13; Aperol Spritz, $13.
Reservations: Available
Ragtime Tavern
207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, (904) 998-9744, ragtimetavern.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Recommended
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park St., (904) 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes
Reservations: Recommended
RH Jacksonville
4831 Village Shops Way, (904) 730-1474, rh.com/jacksonville/restaurant
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: Yes
Reservations: Recommended
River & Post
1000 Riverside Ave., (904) 575-2366, riverandpostjax.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
1201 Riverplace Blvd., (904) 396-6200; 814 A1A N., Suite 103, Ponte Vedra Beach, (904) 285-0014, ruthschris.com
Hours: 4 to 9 p..m.
Mother's Day Brunch menu items: 6 Oz Filet & Spicy Crab, 6-ounce filet served sizzling with colossal crabmeat & topped with sriracha aioli drizzle; Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad*, grilled chicken breast, romaine hearts, parmesan and romano, creamy caesar and croutons; Brunch Burger*, half-pound prime beef patty, crispy bacon, an over-easy egg, served with hand-cut fries; Crab Stack, colossal lump crab, avocado, mango, cucumber; Garlic Crusted Sea Bass, sea bass baked with a flavorful garlic crust, served over fresh spinach & lemon butter drizzle
The Mother's Day Prix Fixe will also be available and features a few of the chef's favorite recipes. This option includes a starter, an entree, a personal side, and a dessert. Starters: Steak House Salad; Caesar Salad; Lobster Bisque. Entrees: Steak & Shrimp, a 6-ounce filet with three large shrimp; Steak and Lobster, a 6-ounce filet and buttery, cold water lobster tail; Fish & Shrimp lightly blackened, topped with shrimp & New Orleans barbecue butter; Sides: creamed spinach; or garlic mashed potatoes
Dessert: Chef's Selection
Reservations: Available
Seasons 52
5096 Big Island Drive, (904) 645-5252, seasons52.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch menu: A La Carte Mother’s Day Brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner menu is available all-day
Reservations: Recommended
Shor Seafood Grill
225 E. Coastline Dr., in the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, (904) 588-1234
Hours: 4 to 10 p.m.
Brunch menu: No
Reservations: Available
Taverna San Marco
1986 San Marco Blvd., (904) 398-3005, taverna.restaurant.com/
Ted's Montana Grill
8635 Blanding Blvd., (904) 771-1964, tedsmontanagrill.com
10281 Midtown Parkway, Suite 221, (904) 998-0010, tedsmontanagrill.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Brunch: No
Reservations: Available
Texas de Brazil
4634 Town Center Pkwy, (904) 474-3500, texasdebrazil.com
Hours: 11:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 8:30 p.m.
Brunch: No
Reservations: Available
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
4483 Southside Blvd., (904) 551-5920, terragaucha.net
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brunch: No
Reservations: Available
The Capital Grille
5197 Big Island Dr., (904) 997-9233, thecapitalgrille.com
Hours: 4 to 9 p.m.
Brunch: No
Reservations: Available
Town Hall
2012 San Marco Blvd., (904) 398-0726, townhalljax.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Brunch: Yes. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - A la carte menu + Mother’s Day Specials (see below).
Dinner: 4:30 to 9 p.m. - A la carte menu + Mother’s Day Specials (see below).
Mother’s Day Specials (offered all day): Deviled Eggs 4 ways, $12; Montecristo Sandwich, maple-glazed spiral ham, Gruyère cheese, dijon + herb mayo on sourdough, served with a side salad, $18; Mixed Berry Parfait, vanilla yogurt, mixed berries, granola, honey, $8; Shrimp & Grits, pimento grits, sautéed shrimp, chorizo, spicy tomato sauce, $24
Reservations: Available
Waffle House
Multiple locations. wafflehouse.com
Hours: Open 24 hours.
Brunch: No
Reservations: Not needed
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Restaurants open in Jacksonville, the Beaches on Mother's Day
