Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In South Orange

SOUTH ORANGE, 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 South Orange 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 South Orange that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

Walia, 11 Village Plaza, South Orange, 973-762-2186

Ariyoshi Japanese, 56 W South Orange Av., South Orange, 973-378-8818

Arturos Osteria & Pizzeria, 180 Maplewood Av., Maplewood, 973-378-5800

Bistro d'Azur, 14 Academy St., South Orange, 973-327-9725

Toro Loco, 23 Valley St., South Orange, 973-761-1515

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 at 28 Route 46, in Pine Brook, 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.

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.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, located at 499 Washington Blvd, in Jersey City, 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.

LongHorn Steakhouse, located at 272 Route 22 West, in Springfield, offers a variety of beef cuts, like the New York strik, fire-grilled T-bone and the Longhorn porterhouse, with prices ranging from $11.99 to $29.99. There also chicken, seafood and more dishes.

Seasons 52, located at 217 Lafayette Av., in Edison, 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.

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