Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations In East Hanover

EAST HANOVER, ST — 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 East Hanover 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 East Hanover that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

Don Jose Mexican, 200 State Route 10, 973-781-0155

Luigi's, 434 Ridgedale Avenue, 973-887-8408

East Hanover Diner, 275 NJ State Highway 10, 973-884-8840

A & J Bistro, 352 State Rt 10 East Hanover, (973) 506-9066

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:

The Capital Grille, located at 10 Dryden Way in Parsippany, 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 at 83 Route 23 South in Rockaway, 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 at 1 Hilton Court, at the Hilton in Parsippany, 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, located at 1402 Route 10 in Parsippany, is offering a mother's day brunch menu with options like Strawberry spinach salad, lobster bisque soup and apricot-glazed spiral ham. To go with the food, there are four popular cocktail options, including mimosas.

Outback Steakhouse, located at 1300 Route 46 West, in Parsippany, is offering moms two options for dinner: filet and lobster tail or prime rib and crab cake. The lobster and the crab cake can also be ordered separately.

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