Mother’s Day 2023 falls on Sunday, May 14th, and New York is ready with brunches and cruises perfect for any mom who deserves a special occasion. From surf 'n' turf combos to a great jazz brunch, read on for our picks for the best Mother's Day dining in New York City.
Mother's Day NYC: The Consulate
After four successful years on the Upper West Side, The Consulate has just opened a second location, bringing its diverse concept to Midtown. With a global French Modern American menu created by renowned Chef Alan Vargas, The Consulate takes diners on an international journey of cuisines. Mother's Day features starters of carrot and apple soup with creme fraiche and a baby beet salad with berries and a stracciatela cheese. For entrees, look for lobster and pea risotto, a grilled Wagyu flat iron steak with a Bernaise sauce, and seared scallops with a sweet corn puree. Dessert brings molten chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream or pineapple upside down cake and passion fruit sorbet. Brunch deals include a bottomless mimosa option. 44 W. 56th St., 646-850-1100, theconsulate.nyc
Mother's Day NYC: Fushimi Times Square
Fushimi, originally established in 2003, combines the best of traditional Japanese and inventive French inspired nouvelle cuisine, with opulent decor and exotic cocktails to match. They've just opened their newest location in Times Square, with 4 course pre-fixe lunch specials for only $21, and lunch drink specials for $10. Also this Mother's Day, moms will receive a complimentary flower. Fushimi has additional locations in trendy Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, and Staten Island. 311 W. 43rd St., 212-245-8881, fushimi.nyc
Mother's Day NYC: Redeye Grill
Just a minute's walk from Carnegie Hall, Redeye Grill is a brasserie, perfect for a family or group of friends, offering a bustling atmosphere and live music. This year they are offering a special Mother's Day menu, including Lobster and Shrimp Ravioli, Poached Pear Salad with fried goat cheese and balsamic dressing, and Profiteroles with a cannoli crust, with housemade chocolate sauce. 890 Seventh Ave., 212-541-9000, redeyegrill.com
Mother's Day NYC: Gatsby's Landing
Inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, Gatsby's Landing's newest location is in Hotel Mela in Times Square (their other in Roslyn, NY) , in the Theater District. Gatsby's serves elevated American fare and cocktails in a refined, American retro setting. They are offering special Mother's Day Brunch and dinner menus, including selections such as Crab Cake with Red Pepper Remoulade, Tuna Carpaccio, Branzino, Filet Mignon with Pink Peppercorn Sauce, a variety of brick oven pizzas, and much more. 120 W. 44th St., 212-597-2850, gatsbyslanding.com
Mother's Day NYC: Trattoria Dell’Arte
With interiors inspired by a Tuscan artist’s studio, Trattoria Dell’Arte brings clever design to a vibrant spot. For Mother's Day, there's a special lobster and red shrimp ravioli; poached pear salad with fried goat cheese and a currant balsamic dressing; and for dessert, profiteroles with a cannoli crust and a housemade chocolate sauce. 900 Seventh Ave.,
212-245-9800, trattoriadellarte.com
Mother's Day NYC: Bond 45
Bond 45 is a Theater District favorite serving up Italian classics. The restaurant is best known for its vegetable antipasto bar, which offers a rotating selection of market vegetables. Like its sibling spot Trattoria Dell’Arte above, they'll be serving a special for Mother's Day of lobster and red shrimp ravioli; poached pear salad with fried goat cheese and a currant balsamic dressing; and profiteroles for dessert. 221 W. 46th St., 212-869-4545, bond45ny.com
Mother's Day NYC: Cafe Fiorello
Cafe Fiorello is an Upper West Side icon, across from Lincoln Center. There's a lively outdoor cafe and a timeless interior finished in warm wood, brass, and mirrors. Updated Italian classics begin with a 50-item hot and cold antipasto bar. The kitchen excels in seafood, steak, veal, and pasta. As with other restaurants of the Fireman Hospitality Group, the Mother's Day special menu is the ravioli, pear salad, and profiteroles pictured above. 1900 Broadway, 212-595-5330, cafefiorello.com
Mother's Day NYC: The Tin Building
Culinary legend Jean-Georges Vongerichten has launched his massive new Tin Building culinary space in The Seaport. Treat Mom with a range of options. Frenchman's Dough (Italian with a twist) Shikku Sushi & Sake, House of the Red Pearl (a Chinese-inspired speakeasy), Fulton Fish Co., T. Brasserie, and Seeds & Weeds (vegan and vegetarian) all offer reservations. The latest here is weekend brunch. Among the highlights: lobster Benedicts at Fulton Fish Co.; baked eggs at The Frenchman’s Dough; brioche French toast at T. Brasserie; and a farm egg dosa at the artisanal Seeds & Weeds. In keeping with brunch traditions, Bloody Marys and other craft cocktails are available as well. As a special Mother's Day bonus, watercolor artist A.E. Kieren will help preserve the memories of your family's celebration with his signature live, candid sketches. 96 South St. (Pier 17), 646-868-6000, tinbuilding.com
Mother's Day NYC: Mr. Capri
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A West Village standout, Mr. Capri transports you to the idyllic island of Capri and the southwest coast of Italy for the evening. Organic chicken breast, grilled ribeye steak, oven roasted seabream, grilled filet of swordfish, homemade pastas & more! This Mother's Day, they'll bring the best of their 'mother's kitchen' and upscale interpretations of regional Italian cuisine. Lunch / dinner served days a week, brunch on weekends. View Mr. Capri's Mother's Day menu here. 33 W. 8th St., 917-261-4329, mrcapri.com
Mother's Day NYC: Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine
Located on Restaurant Row, Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine provides an escape from the city through the senses with savory dishes and fruit-filled blends of cocktails inspired by islands throughout the Caribbean. Jasmine's is offering a special Mother's Day menu (special guest DJ music), with a choice of tasty appetizers such as Calypso Shrimp with pineapple and mango in a spicy sauce, and tantalizing entrees including Braised Marinated Short Ribs of Beef with New Red Potatoes, Glazed Carrots , Mixed Vegetables, Coconut Curry Lobster Tail, and other hearty options. Make your reservations now! 371 W. 46th St, 646-964-5337, jasminecaribbeancuisine.com
Mother's Day NYC: Havana Central
Located just two minutes from Times Square, the lively and spacious Havana Central will transport you to an earlier time. Feast on traditional Cuban fare and cocktails, from mojitos, margaritas, and more. Special pre-fixe menus available. For Mother's Day, bring mom to dance and enjoy live Latin music from 5pm to 8pm, and grab a photo memento of the day in their special photobooth (available 2pm to 5pm). Moms will also receive a free flower hairpin. 151 W. 46th St., 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com
Mother's Day NYC: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse New York boasts a sophisticated space that reflects the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Their Mother's Day offerings, served all weekend (May 12-14), include 8 oz. filet mignon paired with a petit cold lobster tail. Moms can enjoy in a specially prepared cocktail, the Bella Madre-Grey Goose White Peach & Rosemary, Aperol, Lemon Juice, Monin White Peach Syrup, topped with Prosecco). Make your reservations now! 1221 Ave. of the Americas (entrance on 49th St.), 212-575-5129, delfriscos.com
Mother's Day NYC: Morton’s The Steakhouse
Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts, Morton’s The Steakhouse is the ideal place for a memorable dinner. Mother's Day weekend this year is no exception, as Morton's will be serving Filet Imperial-opulent blend of Filet Mignon, jumbo lump crab, spices and silky-smooth béarnaise sauce.. (In addition, from May 4th through May 14th, treat Mom to a cocktail special: the Radiant Charm, made with Ketel One Vodka, Aperol, Monin Strawberry Rose Syrup and fresh lime juice, topped with Villa Marcello Prosecco.). 551 Fifth Ave. (on 45th, btw. Fifth & Madison Aves.), 212-972-3315, mortons.com/newyork; also visit their downtown location near the 9/11 Memorial at 136 Washington St., 212-608-0171, mortons.com
Mother's Day NYC: ONE Dine
To have a meal at the highest dining room in the hemisphere, point yourself toward ONE Dine, the restaurant atop One World Observatory. You’ll find an elevated experience—in more ways than one. For Mother's Day enjoy a package of perks surrounding a chef-crafted a la carte brunch. You'll start off the priority access lanes for security and the SkyPod elevators, and you'll finish with access to the full Observatory after your meal. In between is New York-inspired cooking, with a complimentary mimosa, Bloody Mary, or Bellini to go with it. Among the temptations: house-baked buttermilk biscuits and jalapeño cornbread, chicken 'n' waffles, lobster roll, steak 'n' eggs, seasonal French macarons, and Paris-Brest with praline cream. 285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776, oneworldobservatory.com
Mother's Day NYC: Patsy's Italian Restaurant
Theatre District landmark (it was Frank Sinatra’s favorite!) Patsy's Italian Restaurant has been family-run since 1944. Executive Chef and Co-Owner Sal Scognamillo will be celebrating Mother's Day with an elegant menu that celebrates the restaurant's 75th anniversary. Look for the best and favorite dishes by the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and wives of the Scognamillo family. Derived from their legendary recipes, Chef Sal Scognamillo’s menu will offer Grandma Concetta’s Eggplant Rollantini and Aunt Anna’s Spaghetti and Meatballs with Genovese Sauce. Sal's mother inspires Grandma Rose’s Chicken with Peas and Marsala. Dessert will feature Chef Sal’s wife Lisa’s strawberries with cannoli cream—a favorite snack in their household. 236 W. 56th St., 212-247-3491, patsys.com
Mother's Day NYC: Strip House
Strip House brings New York soaring steak, sides, and dessert to two convenient locations. This Mother's Day, treat Mom to a mix of old-world glamour and contemporary sophistication. The original Union Square location will feature starters of potato gnocchi "carbonara" with speck, hen egg, and hon shimeji mushroom, joined by king crab tempura. The special entree is a char-grilled rib-eye "filet" with a pink peppercorn reduction. Dessert will be the perfect complement: red velvet cake with rhubarb ice cream. Midtown counters will a pretty spectacular menu of its own: soft shell crab to start, followed by a bone-in veal chop with a cherry red wine reduction, and concluded with strawberry panna cotta, rhubarb jam, pistachio tuile, and the house's own "fizzy cream." Served Sunday 1–9pm. Strip House Downtown, 13 E. 12th St., 212-328-0000, striphouse.com/venues/downtown; Strip House Midtown, 15 W. 44th St., 212-336-5454, striphouse.com/venues/midtown
Mother's Day NYC: William Vale's Leuca
The William Vale in Williamsburg, Brooklyn will celebrate with a Mother's Day Brunch at Leuca, serving Southern Italian fare with two specials; Lobster Saffron Pappardelle (served with lemon Mascarpone) and Steak Tartare (served with Calabrian Chili Aioli and rosemary bomba). 111 N. 12th St., 718-631-8400, thewilliamvale.com
Mother's Day NYC: Refinery Rooftop
Located in Midtown, the Refinery Hotel is the ultimate luxury getaway, conveniently tucked away in the heart of New York City. Treat mom to an unforgettable night at the industrial chic Refinery Rooftop, sipping handcrafted cocktails while soaking in breathtaking city views. A live DJ shakes up the night-life scene every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and creates an electric experience. 63 W. 38th St., 646-663-5951, refineryrooftop.com
Mother's Day NYC: David Burke Tavern
David Burke Tavern is a modern American restaurant by award-winning celebrity chef David Burke. A stately townhouse setting showcases Burke’s creative, contemporary approach to classic fare—often with showstopping presentations. On Mother's Day this year, you'll find three-course prix fixe specials for brunch (10:30am-3:30pm) and dinner (4pm-8:30pm) for $75/$90 per person. For brunch, indulge with pretzel cake crab benedict, the New Yorker (steak, eggs, roasted potatoes, and other selections. For dinner, enjoy first course entree options like chilled naked oysters, tuna and salmon tartare, and delectable entrees such as fire-roasted halibut, filet mignon, and more. Come dessert, your dilemmas will include cake lollipop tree, chocolate crunch cake, apple tart with caramel ice cream, or sorbet and berries. 135 E. 62nd St., 212-988-9021, davidburketavern.com
Mother's Day NYC: On the Water
New York is ready with celebratory brunches and other specials to make sure this Mother’s Day is unforgettable. One of New York’s most spectacular experiences is getting out on the water. City Cruises offers a choice of morning and afternoon brunch cruises with fresh buffet spreads, DJs, unlimited mimosas, signature dessert stations, and incredible skyline views. There’s also a Mother’s Day Signature Dinner Cruise, with dancing against the backdrop of city lights. For an elegant plated holiday meal, look to City Experiences’ all-glass, European-inspired Bateaux New York. There are morning and afternoon brunch cruises with chef-inspired fine dining, wine and classic cocktails, live entertainment, and the city’s most impressive views.
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