Mother’s Day 2023 Brunch: Reserve Now In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Don’t wait to make a reservation if you plan to celebrate Mom with brunch at her favorite Middletown-area restaurant on Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 14, this year.

Some restaurants may be closed so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options:

• 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.
• Nicholas Barrel & Roost Middletown/Red Bank border
• Drifthouse by David Burke Sea Bright
• A Salute Matawan
• Semolina Restaurant Red Bank
• Patricia's of Holmdel is booked for Mother's Day Sunday
• The Turning Point of Holmdel (732) 615-9000
• Middletown Pancake House Family Restaurant (732) 671-1145
• 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.

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.

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.

Bob Evans is offering both eat-in and delivery options for brunch and dinner.

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.

The Capital Grille opens early for Mother’s Day brunch, with seating available starting at 10 a.m. Be sure to make a reservation. The restaurant included a “polite notice” on its reservations page stating that “to better deliver on our promise of a refined atmosphere, proper dress is required.” That excludes gym attire, sweatpants, tank tops, hats, clothing with offensive language or images, and exposed undergarments.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar opens early at 11 a.m. on both May 13-14 with its Mother’s Day 3-Course Menu featuring a hand-cut filet mignon and pairing of the diner’s choice.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian steakhouse is offering a ready-to-reheat Mother’s Day Celebration Package that feeds six and features a choice of fire-roasted meats, sides and dessert. Meals should be ordered at least 24 hours in advance and are available for pickup or delivery all day May 10-13, and by 10:30 a.m. on May 14.

Kona Grill offers a weekend brunch special with deals on mimosas and signature brunch dishes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, including Mother’s Day.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day, and has concocted a special cocktail just for Mom.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is opening early both May 13-14 for brunch and also has a prix fixe menu for dinner.

Seasons 52 Fresh Grill | Wine Bar is offering Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is making its dinner menu available all day. It is also offering a Mother’s Day Green Box that serves six, but must be preordered.