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

ALEXANDRIA, VA — 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

• Bastille: Three-course menu on Sunday, May 9
• Ada's on the River: Enjoy the regular menu or specials like the steak omelette for brunch and the saffron and lobster risotto for dinner.
• BARCA Pier & Wine Bar: The newly-opened restaurant will have specials like razor clams and bay scallops.
• Mia's Italian Kitchen: Enjoy dine-in specials and to-go specials.
• Theismann's Restaurant: Enjoy the la carte menu and specials such as steamed Pei mussels and grilled bone-in pork chop.
• The Majestic: Order takeout or dine-in specials like braised prime short rib and pan seared salmon.
• Vola's Dockside Grill: Dine in for the regular menu and two specials: Maine lobster quiche and pan seared scallops.
• Cheesetique: Order family-style Mother's Day brunch at home
• Neighborhood Provisions: Special Mother's Day items available to order. Pickup or delivery can be arranged on the days before Mother's Day.
• City Kitchen: Dine in on Sunday, May 9 or preorder takeout.
• TJ Stone's: Dine in for Mother's Day brunch or preorder takeout.
• Ramparts Tavern: Dine in for Mother's Day brunch or preorder takeout.
• Shooter McGee's: Enjoy brunch or preorder takeout for Mother's Day.
• Del Ray Cafe: Mother's Day menu offered for dine-in or takeout on May 9
• Fontaine Bistro
• Hummingbird
• Cafe 44
• Chadwicks
• Mason Social
• King & Rye
• Brabo
• Hen Quarter
• Fish Market
• Union Street Public House
• Stomping Ground
• The Garden Del Ray
• Hank's Oyster Bar
• Magnolia's on King
• Mai Thai
• Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
• Murphy's Irish Pub
• Table Talk
• The Warehouse
• Sonoma Cellar
• Caphe Banh Mi
• Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
• Evening Star Cafe
• Village Brauhaus
• Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
• Virtue Feed & Grain
• Mackie's Bar & Grill
• Asian Bistro (dinner)
• Momo Sushi & Cafe (dinner)
• Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House (dinner)
• Southside 815
• Northside 10
• Junction Bakery & Bistro
• Pork Barrel BBQ
• Spice Kraft Indian Bistro
• Hops N Shine
• Bella Napoli
• Del Ray Pizzeria
• Taqueria Poblano
• Piece Out Del Ray

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 a few more suggestions to get you started:

Bonefish Grill, located at 5920 Kingstowne Towne Center in Kingstowne, 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.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, located at 2231 Crystal Drive in Arlington, 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.

The Capital Grille, located at 1861 International Drive in Tysons, 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 3548 South Jefferson Street in Bailey's Crossroads, 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.

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