Mother's Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — If you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 8), reservations at local New Brunswick area restaurants may fill up quickly.

Local restaurants have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. Here are our favorite New Brunswick restaurants for Mother's Day:

New Brunswick:

The Frog & The Peach - 29 Dennis St New Brunswick, NJ (732) 846-3216

Old Man Rafferty's - "Great mothers day buffet." 106 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 846-6153

Delta's in New Brunswick: Brick-walled Southern eatery offering down-home dishes plus live music on weekends. Does special Mother's Day services, but can get crowded. Must have reservations! 19 Dennis St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 249-1551

In Woodbridge/Edison:

• Mulberry Street Restaurant - Serving Mother's Day lunch and dinner. 739 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (732) 634-4699
• Blu Alehouse - Serving Mother's Day brunch and dinner 855 St Georges Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (732) 750-4258
• Venezia - Northern Italian 112 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (732) 855-8995 https://ristorantevenezia.com/menu
• Il Castello's - 81 Main St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (732) 602-0090
• Seasons 52 in the Menlo Park Mall in Edison (732) 632-1852 Seasons 52 Fresh Grill | Wine Bar is offering Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to noon and is making its dinner menu available all day. It is also offering a Mother’s Day Green Box that serves six. Orders must be placed by May 2.
• The Historic Old Bermuda Inn Veterans Rd W, Staten Island, NY 10309 (718) 948-7600

Several chain restaurants and other eateries are open for Mother’s Day this year, and some are offering specials.

• Related: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

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 New Brunswick are participating and to inquire about any COVID-19 restrictions or 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.

Bob Evans is featuring brunch meals made with fresh-cut strawberries. Its to-go meals feed up to six people, and they are available for curbside pickup or delivery when customers order online.

Bonefish Grill is open for dine-in and carryout meals on Mother’s Day. Its “Family Bundles” meals include salad, fresh bread and pesto and house-baked cookies

The Capital Grille is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day. 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 7 and 8 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 all day May 7, and until 10:30 a.m. May 8.

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 also will bring the meal to Mom in select locations.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is offering its prix fixe Mother’s Day meal, including a starter, entrée, side and dessert, from May 6-8.