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

BRICK, 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 her day off right, how about taking Mom to her favorite Brick 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 Brick that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

• Beacon 70, 799 Route 70, Brick
• Mantoloking Road Ale House, 247 Mantoloking Road, Brick
• PJ Sweeney's, 447 Brick Blvd., Brick
• Turning Point, 505 Route 70, Brick
• Tuscany Restaurant & Bar, 1490 Route 88, Brick

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 five more suggestions to get you started:

Bahama Breeze, 1201 Hooper Ave. in Toms River, is offering its Caribbean Bundle, with five choices of family-style meals to serve four, including its Jerk Chicken Wings, Jerk Chicken Pasta or Seafood Paella, with a choice of a side dish and salad, and Cuban bread, and key lime pie or chocolate island for dessert. You can preorder now.

Bonefish Grill, 179 Van Zile Road in Brick, 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.

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.

Olive Garden, 1277 Hooper Ave. in Toms River, 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, 2770 Hooper Ave., 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.

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