Make Mother's Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Berkeley

BERKELEY, NJ — 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 the day off right, how about taking Mom to her favorite Bayville 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 in Bayville and Beachwood that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

• C & G's Country Café, 507 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville
• Shady Rest Restaurant, 796 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville
• MJ's Restaurant Bar and Grill, 905 Bay Blvd, Bayville
• L Gourmet, 352 Atlantic City Blvd, Beachwood
• Stone Fire Grille, 226 Atlantic City Blvd, Beachwood

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 some more suggestions to get you started:

Bonefish Grill, 179 Van Zile Rd in Brick Township is offering its Mahi & Shrimp family-style meal for five that includes a choice of salad and family-style sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables, bread with pesto and a dessert duo of cheesecake and cookies.

Olive Garden, 234 Stafford Park Blvd in Manahawkin, 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.

Bahama Breeze, 1201 Hooper Ave in Toms River, is offering a Mother's Day bundle that serves up to four people and comes prepared. The bundle includes entrees and appetizers, salad, and either key lime pie or chocolate island for dessert. And the choices are delicious. You can choose from jerk chicken pasta, seafood paella, grilled chicken with cilantro crema, baby back ribs, coconut shrimp, empanadas, jerk chicken wings, and more.

Carrabba's Italian Grill, 990 Cedar Bridge Ave in Brick, is offering signature dishes that were made in honor of the leading ladies of founder Johnny Carrabba's life. Options include the Fettuccine Weesie, Lasagne, and Polla Rosa Maria. There are also family bundles that serve up to five people and are available through carside carryout.

Outback Steakhouse, 2770 Hooper Ave in Brick, from May 6 to May 12, has a filet & lobster tail or a prime rib and crab cake dinner for moms from May 6 to May 12. Guests can also add a lobster tail to any entree for just $9.99 or a crab cake for $6.

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