Mother’s Day In Shelton: Local Eateries Taking Reservations Now

SHELTON, CT — Mother's Day is almost here, 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 ahead to ensure a fun and relaxing day for everyone.

Here are a few options for brunch, lunch and dinner around Shelton for Mother’s Day, which falls on May 11 this year, according to OpenTable:

• Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar: A Shelton restaurant serving modern Italian dishes in a vibrant atmosphere.
• Il Palio: An upscale Italian restaurant in Shelton, offering Tuscan-inspired cuisine in an elegant setting.
• Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Shelton: An American tavern-style restaurant in Shelton, focusing on locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.
• Chaplin: A stylish steak and seafood restaurant offering brunch on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Red Lotus: Offers sophisticated Asian cuisine, including sushi and seafood, with lunch service starting at 11:30 a.m.

As availability can change, it is recommended to visit each restaurant's respective OpenTable pages to confirm availability and secure a reservation.

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.