Restaurants & Bars

Mother’s Day In Portsmouth And On The Seacoast: Local Eateries Taking Reservations Now

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

PORTSMOUTH, NH — 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 Portsmouth for Mother’s Day, which falls on May 11 this year:

The Rooftop at The Envio in Portsmouth offers a three-course brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, with a complimentary Mimosa and panoramic views of the Piscataqua River. The full menu can be found here.

Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe on Congress Street in Portsmouth is offering seafood delights and cocktails, too.

The amazing Sharon Jones will perform at The Press Room as part of its Mother's Day jazz brunch.

The Roundabout Diner is hosting an all-you-can-eat buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Two-Fifty Market in Portsmouth also hosts a Mother's Day Brunch in the heart of the city. Click here for details.

The Wilder also has brunch service.

Grill 28 has a buffet or entrees as part of its festivities on Mother's Day.

The 110 Grill also has a special menu at all its locations.

The Goat in both Hampton and Portsmouth will be hosting brunch.

The Atlantic Grill Restaurant in Rye has a Mother's Day Bubbly Brunch Buffet.

So does Wentworth By The Sea in New Castle.

Tinos Kitchen + Bar is preparing a Mediterranean-inspired menu which is crafted to nourish and delight, with signature cocktails and curated wine list.

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.


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