Mother's Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In New Hyde Park

NEW HYDE PARK, NY — Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, is still a couple of weeks away. But if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in the New Hyde Park area as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Local restaurants have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. Some are closed so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options:

• Luigi's Restaurant & Bar — 265-21 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park
• Galo Tavern 18 — 26511 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park
• Umberto's — 633 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park
• Eric's Italian Bistro — 70 Old Country Rd., Mineola
• Lola — 113 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck
• Sea Bar — 7 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck Plaza
• La P'tite Framboise — 294 Main St., Port Washington
• Waterzooi — 1029 Port Washington, Blvd., Port Washington
• Hendrick's Tavern — 1305 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn
• La Coquille — 1669 Northern Blvd., Manhasset

• Related: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

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 best to call ahead to ensure the restaurants on Long Island 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.