10 Restaurants To Treat Mom
Not an ace in the kitchen? These Bergen eateries will serve the family a perfect meal for Mother’s Day.
While nothing beats a homemade breakfast, sometimes burnt pancakes, spilled coffee and other missteps in the kitchen ruin the celebration.
On Mother’s Day (May 12), you want to give your mom the meal she wants—and deserves. To do so, the safest bet is to leave the work to the pros and take her to one of Bergen’s top restaurants. Many have special menus for the day, catering to all moms and all tastes.
Below are a few restaurants that are taking reservations now. Make yours soon, as tables fill up fast! Click the link for each for pricing and times.
Biagio’s & The Terrace, Paramus. There are five different seatings for the grand brunch buffet at The Terrace. If Mom prefers a la carte dining, the Biagio’s will have a full menu complete with apps like grilled octopus and PEI mussels, as well as entrées like prime rib and rack of lamb.
*299 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201.652.0201
The Capital Grille, Paramus. This popular chain is offering its entire menu as well as four brunch specials: lobster frittata, crabcake benedict, New York strip and eggs and an 8-oz. filet. There’s a full children’s brunch menu as well, so the kids don’t feel left out.
*1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, 201.845.7040
Felina, Ridgewood. Let mom soak up the ambience of this downtown restaurant before she enjoys a three-course prix fixe menu featuring specials like pan-seared scallops with cauliflower puree, or braised short rib with bacon-glazed brussels sprouts.
54 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 551.276.5454
Haven Riverfront Restaurant and Bar, Edgewater. The only thing better than the view is the food. Mother’s Day here features a three-course prix fixe dinner menu with choices like char-grilled octopus and lobster risotto to start, plus seafood, steak and chicken entrées.
*2 Main St., Edgewater, 201.943.1900
Ivy Inn, Hasbrouck Heights. This local favorite continues its Mother’s Day brunch tradition, offerings starters like shrimp cocktail and mushrooms in puff pastry and entrées such as tri-colored tortellini, crabcake benedict and grilled New York strip steak. Don’t forget bottomless mimosas, bellinis and bloody Marys.
*268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201.393.7699
Madeleine’s Petit Paris, Northvale. With five separate seatings for the brunch buffet, moms have all day to enjoy a France-inspired meal. App selections include smoked salmon, marinated mushrooms and assorted fruits and cheeses, while main courses feature waffles, French toast, braised short ribs, poached salmon and more.
*416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201.767.0063
Morton’s The Steakhouse, Hackensack. Morton’s signature surf-and-turf features a special for Mother’s Day: A5 snow-aged wagyu filet and lobster tail. It’s offered May 10–12, so you can treat Mom all weekend long!
*1 Riverside Square, Hackensack, 201.487.1303
Osteria Crescendo, Westwood. Chef Robbie Felice is preparing a three-course prix fixe dinner menu (à la carte is not available) with “Mom’s favorite dishes.” Check back for the final selections.
*36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201.722.1900
Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn, New Milford. Treat mom to a full meal at this iconic eatery. Start with Italian favorites like Sicilian rice balls and tortellini Bolognese, and follow that with main courses such as lobster ravioli and grilled rack of lamb. Save room for dessert, specifically an ice cream sundae!
*105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201.692.7700
Stern and Bow, Closter. The special Mother’s Day menu features starters like ceviche, raw oysters and zucchini pancakes, while main courses include brioche French toast, lobster benedict, strip steak and duck breast. Bring the kids too: There’s a full children’s menu!
*171 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter, 201.750.3350
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