7 Meal Spots In The Farmington Area Mom Will Love

FARMINGTON, CT —Mother's Day is almost here (Sunday, May 11), and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making special plans ahead of schedule.

Whether you call a restaurant directly or make a reservation online, sooner is better than later for the busiest brunch day of the year.

Smaller, more intimate restaurants' brunch reservations fill up quickly, and multiple chain options offer delicious food and excellent service.

Many have reservations currently available on OpenTable.

Whether you indulge in gourmet dining on Mother's Day, send mom to relax at a spa, or plan a family outing to a creative workshop or a scenic outdoor adventure, plan to ensure a fun and relaxing day for everyone.

Here are a few options for brunch, lunch, and dinner around Farmington for Mother’s Day:

• Piccolo Arancio, 819 Farmington Ave., Farmington

• Sally's Pizza, 400 Westfarms Mall, Farmington

• Brio Italian Grille - Westfarms, 325 Westfarms Mall, Farmington

• Max Oyster Bar, 964 Farmington Ave., West Hartford

• Boqueria West Hartford, 46 S. Main St., West Hartford

• Fleming's Steakhouse, 44 S. Main St., West Hartford

• Artisan, 1 Memorial Road, West Hartford

Additionally, there is no shortage of casual restaurants, such as Applebee's, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, Chili's, Lazy Dog, Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ, P.F. Chang's, and Texas Roadhouse, many of which offer brunch reservations on Mother's Day.

Many are taking call-ahead reservations, and some are offering specials.