Mother’s Day 2022 Restaurants: Reserve Now In Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ — Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8, is still a few weeks away, but if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in Princeton as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Local restaurants in Princeton have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business.

Here are some options of restaurants around the Princeton area that are taking reservations, according to OpenTable:

• Mistral, 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton
• Mediterra, 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton
• Ficus Above, 235 Nassau St Unit A, Princeton
• Enno Terra, 4484 Rt 27, Kingston
• Trattoria Procaccini, 354 Nassau St, Princeton
• Elements, 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton
• Bahama Breeze, 3535 US-1 Suite 100A, Princeton

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 the Princeton area 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.

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

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

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.