Most Popular Brunch Spots In U.S. Include Alexandria Restaurants

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Two Alexandria restaurants made a new list of 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots for 2023. The list, compiled by online reservation website OpenTable just ahead of Mother's Day, is based on the analysis of more than 13 million diner reviews.

Mother’s Day was the second-biggest dining day of 2022, and the majority of reservations were booked five days in advance, according to OpenTable survey data. To get a table, reserve now — or at least by May 9, experts say.

The survey, conducted for OpenTable by the online research and data analysis group YouGov, found that 78 percent of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day with a meal out, and that they’ll spend the same or more than they have in previous years.

The Alexandria restaurants that made the list were Del Ray's Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar and Old Town's Ada's on the River.

Since opening in March 2022, Matt and Tony's has been a popular dining spot at 1501 Mount Vernon Avenue. Given how busy the restaurant can get on weekends, it's no surprise it the top brunch list.

"We are honored to be on this list of top brunch spots in the U.S.," Matt and Tony's owner Matt Sloan said in a statement to Patch. "We owe it all to our amazing guests! We wouldn't be here without them."

SEE ALSO: Matt + Tony's Brings Family Legacy To New Del Ray Dining Scene

Alexandria Restaurant Partners had two restaurants on OpenTable's list, including its Café Tu Tu Tango in Orlando, Florida.

"On behalf of Alexandria Restaurant Partners, I am honored and delighted to have not just one, but two restaurants listed in OpenTable's Top 100 Brunches in the U.S," said Dave Nicholas, a managing partner at Alexandria Restaurant Partners, in a statement to Patch. "I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire team who worked tirelessly to create unforgettable brunch experiences for our guests at Ada’s on The River and Café Tu Tu Tango. I am filled with gratitude and excitement to continue pushing the boundaries of what it means to deliver an unforgettable brunch experience at all of our restaurant concepts."

If you can't get a reservation to Matt and Tony's or Ada's on the River, there are plenty of good locally-owned restaurant options in Del Ray. Check out our guide to Mother's Day brunch options in Del Ray and let us know if you have other suggestions at delray@patch.com. Plus, check our guide to Mother's Day brunch in Old Town Alexandria and send your suggestions to oldtownalexandria@patch.com.

Here are the other Northern Virginia restaurants that made the OpenTable list:

• Ambar: Arlington, VA
• Ruthie's All-Day: Arlington, VA
• Tuscarora Mill: Leesburg, VA

According to the OpenTable survey, about 30 percent of moms want to go to their favorite restaurants; 18 percent don’t care where they go, but want the menu to feature their favorite cuisine; 15 percent want to try something new; 12 percent want to eat outdoors; 6 percent want an elevated culinary experience; and 5 percent want to eat at a woman-owned restaurant.