Mother’s Day 2023 Dining: Reserve Now In The Holmdel-Hazlet Area

HOLMDEL, NJ — Don’t delay in making reservations if you plan to celebrate Mom with brunch or supper at her favorite Holmdel-Hazlet area restaurant on Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 14, this year.

Here are some options to celebrate the special person in your life on Mother's Day:

• Assaggini di Roma: 3253 Chelsea Place/Route 35 North, Hazlet 07730; 732-335-5900; reservations available for a Mother's Day special menu early dinner from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Houlihan's: 2136 State Route 35, Holmdel 07733; 732-671-6633. No specials have been posted as yet, but the restaurant will be open Mother's Day from 11 a.m., with kitchens closing at 10 p.m.
• Ichiban (Holmdel) Japanese Restaurant, 2101 Route 35 N, Holmdel, NJ 07733| (732) 671-0888; open Mother's Day, reservations recommended.
• Chili's Holmdel: Holmdel Towne Center, 2105 NJ-35 Holmdel 07733; open as usual, reservations not taken; 732-671-2273.
• Koi Sushi & Hibachi: 2780 Route 35, Hazlet 07730; regular menu and seating; call for reservations at 732-888-7568.
• MJ's, 845 Route 34, Matawan; open with a buffet, reservation required at 732-566-6220, Option 2.

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

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 the Holmdel area are participating, and check for any 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.
• Bonefish Grill is offering a limited-time spring menu with seasonal favorites. Be aware that some are available for dine-in only, while other orders can be picked up at the curb.