Restaurants to take mom to on Mother’s Day: Where, when and how much – NorthJersey.com

*Editor’s note: The Brownstone is not serving a Mother’s Day brunch this year.

Taking mom out for brunch on Mother’s Day may not win you points for creativity. The restaurant is bound to be packed with fellow diners similarly showing mom love. The service may be slow, and the room may be noisy with the wails of babies.

But, what’s a little inconvenience compared to the joy of giving Mom a day out, a great meal and (perhaps the best part) no cleanup.

“Brunch is easy because Mother’s Day is on a Sunday,” said Cynthia Pacillo, owner of Cyndia’s in Totowa and a mother of three. “Brunch is earlier in the day, and everyone’s got work on Monday. Mom can sleep in, get home early, have a mimosa, and have no mess at home.”

Here are some North Jersey restaurants offering special Mother’s Day meals on May 12, and be sure (for the love of Mom) to make a reservation in advance.

Bibi’z, Westwood

What: Prix-fixe brunch menu

Featured menu items: Prime rib, raw bar with mussels, clams and shrimp, French toast

Cost: $45 for adults; $20 children from 3 to 12

When: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Go: 284 Center Ave., Westwood; 201-722-8600, bibizlounge.com.

Ramsey Golf Club, Ramsey

What: Four-course, sit-down dinner in the Abbey and buffet brunch in The Grand Ballroom; both are open to the public

Featured menu items: Menu to be determined for four-course dinner; Raw bar, pasta, carving station and more at buffet

Cost: $60 for adults; $29 for kids ages 5 to 12; under 5 is free for four-course dinner. $54 for adults; $27 for kids; under 5 free for buffet.

When: 1 to 4 p.m. for four-course dinner; Seatings at 11 and 11:30 a.m. and 2 and 2:30 p.m. for buffet

Go: 105 Lakeside Dr., Ramsey; 201-327-0009, ramseycountryclub.com.

Fleming’s Steakhouse, Edgewater

What: Prix-fixe special menu

Featured menu items: Filet mignon, crab cakes with tomato Hollandaise, veggie quiche

Cost: $32, $43 or $48 depending on entrée choice

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Go: 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, call 201-313-9463 for reservations; flemingssteakhouse.com.

Madeleine’s Petit Paris, Northvale

What: Buffet lunch and dinner

Featured menu items: Scrambled eggs, french toast and more in the morning; Coq au vin, veal with mushrooms and ratatouille for dinner

Cost: $45 for adults; $25 for kids

When: Seatings at 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Go: 416 Tappan Road, Northvale; 201-767-0063, madeleinespetitparis.com.

Chakra Restaurant, Paramus

What: A la carte menu

Cost: $49 for adults

When: 12 to 8 p.m.

Go: 144 Route 4, Paramus; 201-556-1530, chakrarestaurant.com.

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, Ho-Ho-Kus

What: Buffet brunch with unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas

Featured menu items: Chocolate fountain, smoked salmon, eggs Benedict

Cost: $39.95 for adults; $17.95 for kids

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Go: 1 E. Franklin Turnpike., Ho-Ho-Kus; 201-445-4115, hohokusinn.com.

Viaggio Ristorante, Wayne

What: Prix-fixe four-course menu

Featured menu items: Octopus carpaccio, pappardelle with polenta and sweet sausage sugo, Clabrian-rubbed local skirt steak, strawberry semifreddo

Cost: $79

When: 1 to 7 p.m.

Go: 1055 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, 973-706-7277, viaggioristorante.com.

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Ramsey and Clifton

What: Prix-fixe brunch menu and a chef’s buffet table of starters

Featured menu items: Shepherd’s pie, honey-roasted ham, raspberry cucumber spritz cocktail

Cost: $35 for adults; $15 for kids ages 3 to 12

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Go: 98 Kingsland Road, Clifton, 973-284-0200; 1200 Route 17, Ramsey, 201-962-7602; theshannonrose.com.

The Liberty House, Jersey City

What: Buffet lunch and dinner

Featured menu items: Mashed potato bar, rosemary rubbed leg of lamb, Vermont turkey with berry chutney, PEI mussels

Cost: $58 for adults; $26 for kids

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Go: 76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City; 201-395-0300, libertyhouserestaurant.com.

Grissini Ristorante, Englewood Cliffs

What: A la carte specials

Cost: A la carte pricing

When: Seatings at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

Go: 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs; 201-568-3535, grissinirestaurant.com.

The Black Horse Pub, Mendham

What: Grand buffet brunch

Featured menu items: Shrimp cocktail, house-smoked salmon, artisan breads

Cost: $35 for adults; $16 for children 10 and under

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Go: 1 W. Main St., Mendham; 973-543-7300, blackhorsenj.com.

The Black Horse Tavern, Mendham

What: A la carte menu

Featured menu items: Grilled swordfish, roasted leg of lamb, pork porterhouse

Cost: Priced individually

When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Go: 1 W. Main St., Mendham; 973-543-7300, blackhorsenj.com.

The Office Beer Bar & Grill, Montclair

What: Buffet brunch

Featured menu items: Pastries, carving station, breakfast and lunch selections

Cost: $25 for adults

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Go: 619 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; 973-783-2929, office-beerbar.com.

The Office Tavern Grill, Summit and Ridgewood

What: Brunch buffet

Featured menu items: Carving station, pastries, omelets

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

How much: $35 for adults; $15 for kids 12 and under

Go: 61 Union Place, Summit; 908-522-0550. 32 Chestnut St., Ridgewood; 201-652-1070, officetaverngrill.com.

The Office Tavern Grill, Morristown

What: A la carte brunch 

Featured menu items: Menu to be determined

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

How much: Individually priced

Go: 3 South St., Morristown; 973-285-0220, officetaverngrill.com.

George + Martha’s American Grille, Morristown

What: Brunch buffet

Featured menu items: Carving station, desserts, bacon and eggs

Cost: $35 for adults; $15 for kids 12 and under.

When: Seatings at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Go: 71 Morris St., Morristown; 973-267-4700, georgeandmarthas.com.

Pig & Prince, Montclair

What: Buffet brunch

Featured menu items: Menu to be determined.

Cost: $39.95 for adults; $17.50 for kids under 10

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Go: 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair; 973-233-1006, pigandprince.com.

Picco Tavern, Hackensack

What: Brunch and dinner buffet

Featured menu items: Carving station, omelette station, varied desserts

Cost: Brunch price is $39.95 for adults, half-priced for kids 3 to 9, free for under 3; Dinner price is $46.95 for adults, half-priced for kids, free for under 3.

When: Brunch seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; dinner seatings at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

Go: 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack; 201-880-8750, facebook.com/piccotavern.

Waterside Restaurant & Catering, North Bergen

What: Buffet brunch

Featured menu items: Raw bar, cheese board, seafood fra diavolo, roasted turkey carving station

Cost: $55; half off for ages 4 through 12

When: Seatings at 11:30 and 1:45

Go: 7800 B River Road, North Bergen; 201-861-7767, watersiderestaurantandcatering.com.

Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro, Summit and Mendham

What: A la carte brunch menu

Featured items: Burrata, veal Milanese, asparagus cacio e pepe

Cost: A la carte pricing

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Go: 67 Union Place, Summit; 908-219-4801. 88 East Main St., Mendham; 973-543-0025, piattinonj.com.

Vesta Wood Fired Pizza and Bar

What: A special a la carte menu

Featured items: Smoky lump crab cakes, roasted asparagus gratinato, lavender creme brulee

Cost: Priced individually

When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Go: 64 Hoboken Road, East Rutherford; 201-939-6012, vestawoodfired.com.

Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, Vernon and Franklin

What: Buffet brunch at Emerald Ballroom at Grand Cascades Lodge, Black Bear golf course, and the Diamond Ballroom at Minerals Resort & Spa. Four-course and seven-course prix-fixe meal at Restaurant Latour.

Featured menu items: Menu items vary based on buffet location.

Cost: Emerald Ballroom: $62 for adults, $25 for kids 4 to 11, under 4 free. Black Bear golf course: $39.95 for adults, $17.95 for kids 4 to 11, under 4 free. Diamond Ballroom: $42.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids 4 to 11, under 4 free. Restaurant Latour: four-course menu is $115 (additional $55 with wine pairing) and seven-course menu is $155 (additional $65 with wine). Prices are subject to change at Restaurant Latour.

When: Emerald Ballroom is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black Bear golf course is open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Diamond Ballroom is open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Restaurant Latour is open from 5 to 10 p.m.

Go: Restaurant Latour and the Emerald Ballroom are located at the Crystal Springs Clubhouse at 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg; Minerals Hotel at 1 Stonehill Dr., Vernon; Black Bear at 138 State Route 23, Franklin.

Zeugma Mediterranean Grill, Montclair

What: Prix-fixe special brunch

Featured menu items: Roasted  haloumi omelet; medi breakfast platter with tahini, grilled sujuk, spiced pumpkin and more; z-pancakes with fresh berries and homemade tahini chocolate

Cost: Individually priced

When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Go: 44 South Park St., Montclair; 973-744-0074, zeugmagrill.com.

Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, Morristown

What: Prix-fixe and buffet brunch; prix-fixe dinner

Featured menu items: Buffet brunch features smoked salmon and strawberry and ricotta doughnut holes; Prix-fixe brunch features lemon ricotta pancakes and polenta bianca. Prix-fixe dinner features mushroom tortelli and Niman Ranch flatiron steak.

Cost: Buffet brunch is $42 for adults, $25 for kids. Prix-fixe brunch is $49 for adults and $25 for kids. Prix-fixe dinner is $56.

When: Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m.

Go: 110 South St., Morristown; 973-451-2619, jockeyhollowbarandkitchen.com.

Mr. Crabby’s, Randolph

What: Buffet brunch

Featured menu items: Pan seared salmon with pineapple salsa, raw bar, marinated cod with mango slaw

Cost: $34 for adults; $15 for kids 10 and under

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Go: 399 NJ-10, Randolph; 973-343-7688, mrcrabbys.com.

Morris Tap & Grill, Randolph

What: Buffet brunch and dinner

Featured menu items: Barbecue ribs, fusilli salad, prime rib

Cost: $38 adults; $15 for kids 11 to 5; under 4 free

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Go: 500 NJ-10, Randolph; 973-891-1776, morristapandgrill.com.

Stony Hill Inn

What: Buffet brunch, prix-fixe dinner

Featured menu items: Buffet: Chicken fingers, salmon, clams; Prix-fixe: Twin lobster tails, seafood salad, ravioli

Cost: Buffet: $55 for adults; $25 for kids 3 to 9. Prix-fixe: Ranges from $58 to $75 depending on the order.

When: Buffet: Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m.; Prix-fixe: 1 to 7 p.m.

Go: 231 Polifly Road, Hackensack; 201-342-4085, stonyhillinn.com.

Ani Ramen, Jersey City and Summit

What: Free bowl of ramen and ice cream for mothers

When: In Jersey City, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to midnight; in Summit, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.

Go: 218 Newark Ave., Jersey City; 201-408-9811. 427 Springfield Ave., Summit; 908-679-8157, aniramen.com.

 

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