Mother's Day 2023 Brunch: Reserve Now In Parsippany

PARSIPPANY, NJ — If you haven’t already, don’t waste time making reservations if you plan to celebrate Mom with brunch at her favorite Parsippany restaurant on Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 14, this year.

Local Parsippany restaurants could use the business as they continue to face economic headwinds that began with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

• The Capital Grille, 10 Dryden Way, Parsippany-Troy Hills
• Verde Ristorante, 1012 Tabor Rd, Morris Plains
• Spice Route Melange, 353 Smith Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
• 1776 by David Burke, 67 E Park Pl, Morristown
• Fat Cactus Cantina, 707 US-46, Parsippany-Troy Hills

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 Parsippany 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.

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.

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.

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.