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

BRIDGEWATER, 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 the day off right, how about taking Mom to her favorite Bridgewater 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 the Bridgewater area that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

• 22 West, 1601 Route 22, Bound Brook
• Bridgewater Diner, 1244 Route 22, Bridgewater
• Cafe Emilia, 705 Route 202, Bridgewater
• Char Steakhouse, 777 Route 202, Raritan
• Chimney Rock Inn, 800 Thompson Ave., Bound Brook
• Girasole, 502 W Union Ave., Bound Brook
• Houlihan's, 1288 Route 22 East, Bridgewater
• The Landing, 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough
• Lukas' Seafood & Grille, 61 Mountain Blvd., Warren
• Pancake House, 297 Route 22 East, Green Brook
• Redstone Grill, 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater
• Time To Eat Diner, 270 Route 202, Bridgewater

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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:

Bonefish Grill, located in East Brunswick, 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, 200 Route 22 West, Green Brook, is offering classic made-from-scratch Italian recipes. There are also family bundles that serve up to five people and are available through carside carryout.

Olive Garden, located at 762 Route 202 in Bridgewater, 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.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, located in Princeton, offers a prix fixe family meal for four that includes its signature Surf & Turf (a 6-, 8- or 11-ounce filet paired with buttery cold water lobster tail); a Caesar or steak house salad; and a choice of two from a list of sides that includes garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, steamed broccoli or sweet potato casserole; and a mini cheesecake.

Seasons 52, 410 Commons Way in Bridgewater, is offering a special Mother's Day brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and also a to-go Mother's Day to take home.

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

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