Mother's Day Brunch 2023: Reserve Now Around Upper St. Clair

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA — Don’t waste time making reservations if you plan to take Mom out to brunch at one of her favorite restaurants on Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 14.

Local 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 Factory South Shore: For $40 per person, enjoy a plethora of stations including pasta, omelette, carving and desserts in addition to traditional breakfast and lunch offering.

The Melting Pot, Station Square: Offering a three-course brunch menu from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for $47 per person.

Eleven, Strip District: Offering a two-course prix fixe menu for $50 per adult and $20 per child ages 12 and under.

Christian James at Joinery Hotel, Downtown: Menu offerings include biscuits and honey,
vegetarian quiche, thick cut bacon, roasted salmon and grilled porterhouse steak.

Mary's Vine, Rankin: Offering a prix fixe menu for $65 per person.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.