Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Everything Mom has done over the past year of the coronavirus pandemic should add up to an extra-special 2021 Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 9. To start her the day off right, how about taking Mom to her favorite Norwalk brunch spot?

Many restaurants and eateries are still limiting seating, so making a reservation early is especially important this year. And if you’re still undecided about going to a sit-down restaurant, curbside pickup or delivery is an option in many places.

Some hometown restaurants here in Norwalk that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

• Yard House, in The SoNo Collection
• Bruxelles Brasserie, 63-71 North Main St.
• Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza, 690 Connecticut Ave.
• Sunset Grille, 52 Calf Pasture Beach Road
• Evarito's Mexican Kitchen & Bar, 16 North Main St.

But again, call ahead for reservations; some of your local favorites may be closed on Mother’s Day so the moms who work there can have a day off with their families.

Many restaurants offer prix fixe menus, signature cocktails, decadent desserts and five-star service.

Here are a few more suggestions to get you started:

The Capital Grille, located in Stamford, is offering to-go service that includes a three-course dinner featuring roasted beef tenderloin with a choice of butter poached North Atlantic lobster tails or scampi-style jumbo shrimp, served with green beans, mashed potatoes, a baked flourless chocolate espresso cake and lemon tea cookies.

Olive Garden, located in Danbury and Orange, offers family-style takeout meals for five that include ready-to-bake entrees and breadsticks with homemade alfredo or marinara dipping sauce, and a large house solid with the signature Italian dressing.

Outback Steakhouse, located in Wilton and Shelton, offers either a Filet & Lobster Tail or a Prime Rib and Crab Cake Dinner for mom, from May 6 to May 12. A Lobster Tail or crab cake can be added to any meal for an extra cost.

» Find more Mother’s Day ideas on delish.com.