Since 1969, restaurant, hotel, travel & other witty reviews by a handpicked, worldwide team of discerning professionals—and your views, too.


New York Mother's Day Brunch


Mom has fed you so many times, so this Mother's Day, treat her to a special brunch. The whole family can enjoy everything from strawberry waffles with a cappuccino to a succulent plate of crabs' legs paired with a Mimosa. Browse our New York Mother's Day Brunch list to find the perfect restaurant for all of you and your special lady.


Chelsea
Gramercy Park
Greenwich Village

Harlem
Midtown West
NoHo
SoHo
Theater District
TriBeCa
Union Square
Upper East Side
Upper West Side

West Village
Brooklyn


CHELSEA

Cookshop American
14/20
156 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-924-4440
This Chelsea eatery's fusion-free Yankee fare will win over the most cosmopolitan taste buds. More...

Spirit Cruises American
12/20
Pier 61
New York, NY 10011
866-433-9283
A high-seas feast around the isle of Manhattan. More...

GRAMERCY PARK

A Voce Italian
14/20
Dining Room at A Voce, New York, NY 41 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10010
212-545-8555
A rustic and refined haunt on Madison Square Park. More...

Sushi Samba Japanese
13/20
Dining Room at Sushi Samba, New York, NY 245 Park Ave. S.
New York, NY 10003
212-475-9377
A trio of fusion flavors featuring Asian and Latin American cuisines. More...

GREENWICH VILLAGE

Tea & Sympathy English
12/20
108 Greenwich Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-807-8329
A good spot for a cup of tea and the basics of English cuisine. More...

HARLEM

MoBay Caribbean
13/20
17 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027
212-876-9300
Some say this Caribbean-infused soul food by way of St. Louis in Harlem is addictive. See for yourself. More...

MIDTOWN WEST

Benoit French
15/20
Dining Room at Benoit, New York, NY 60 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
646-943-7373
Alain Ducasse's casual Midtown bistro takes Francophiles’ taste buds to the City of Light. More...

BLT Market American
15/20
Dining Room at BLT Market, New York, NY The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
1430 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10019
212-521-6125
All that’s missing is a fireplace at Laurent Tourondel’s cozy American restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton. More...

Brasserie 8 1/2 French
13/20
Dining Room at Brasserie 8 1/2, New York, NY 9 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-829-0812
A welcome respite on busy 57th Street presenting both brasserie and bistro favorites. More...

NOHO

Five Points American
14/20
31 Great Jones St.
New York, NY 10012
212-253-5700
From chickpea snacks to lamb chops, this chefs' favorite brings a nightly buzz to NoHo despite its serene décor. More...

SOHO

Balthazar Restaurant French
14/20
Dining Room at Balthazar Restaurant, New York, NY 80 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012
212-965-1414
New York restaurant that recalls a classic French brasserie of the early twentieth century. More...

Caffè Falai Italian
13/20
265 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10012
212-274-8615
Iacopo Falai’s restaurant features rustic Italian dishes like branzino with Brussels sprouts as well as pastries and baked goods. More...

nolita House Contemporary
13/20
47 E. Houston St.
New York, NY 10012
212-625-1712
Comfort food-meets-fromagerie in a relaxed ambience with rock music and attentive service. More...

THEATER DISTRICT

Marseille French
14/20
Dining Room at Marseille, New York, NY 630 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10036
212-333-2323
Sultry dining room and heady French-Moroccan fare found in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. More...

TRIBECA

The Odeon American
12/20
145 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-233-0507
This now-classic TriBeCa bistro was one of the neighborhood's first hotspots. More...

UNION SQUARE

Union Square Café American
15/20
Dining Room at Union Square Café, New York, NY 21 E. 16th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-243-4020
Sleek Union Square Café cooks up American cuisine with Italian accents. More...

UPPER EAST SIDE

Bistro Chat Noir French
14/20
22 E. 66th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-794-2428
An upscale French bistro meows for attention in a Madison Avenue townhouse. More...

UPPER WEST SIDE

Bar Boulud French
14/20
Dining Room at Bar Boulud, New York, NY 1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
212-595-0303
Daniel Boulud moves over to the West Side with this chic wine bar. More...

Café Luxembourg French
13/20
200 W. 70th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-873-7411
A fine French bistro for pre-theatre dinner or après-opera supper. More...

Jean Georges French
18/20
Dining Room at Jean Georges, New York, NY Trump International Hotel & Tower
1 Central Park W.
New York, NY 10023
212-299-3900
A thousand good meals can't lie. This acclaimed restaurant has worldwide sister locations and a master chef as its inspiration. More...

Telepan American
14/20
Dining Room at Telepan, New York, NY 72 W. 69th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-580-4300
With an emphasis on superior ingredients, Telepan shines on the Upper West Side. More...

WEST VILLAGE

Centro Vinoteca Italian
No Rating
Dining Room at Centro Vinoteca, New York, NY 74 Seventh Ave. S.
New York, NY 10014
212-367-7470
West Village eatery finds a balance between rustic Italian and sleek New York. More...

Kingswood Australian
14/20
121 W. Tenth St.
New York, NY 10011
212-645-0018
Warm West Village eatery serves up a menu of Australian- and English-inspired dishes. More...

Morandi Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Morandi, New York, NY 211 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10014
212-627-7575
Keith McNally and chef Tony Liu team up to create a hip West Village outpost of authentic Italian cuisine. More...

Perry St. New American
15/20
Dining Room at Perry St., New York, NY 176 Perry St.
New York, NY 10014
212-352-1900
Celeb chef Jean-Georges goes elegantly casual with a neighborhood place and New American cuisine. More...

The Spotted Pig Italian
13/20
Dining Room at The Spotted Pig, New York, NY 314 W. 11th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-620-0393
Pub grub with an Italian accent. More...

10 Downing Food & Wine Mediterranean
No Rating
Dining Room at 10 Downing Food & Wine, New York, NY 10 Downing St.
New York, NY 10014
212-255-0300
Above-average Italian and Mediterranean dishes come knocking at 10 Downing. More...

BROOKLYN

The River Café Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The River Café, Brooklyn, NY 1 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5200
An anomaly: food that's good enough to rival the view. More...

Rose Water Eclectic
13/20
787 Union St.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-783-3800
Seasonal ingredients and delicious dishes make this eclectic Park Slope eatery a neighborhood fave. More...

View the Top 10 Restaurants for Mother's Day Brunch in the U.S.

Back to Mother's Day Brunch

RESTAURANT AWARDS
RESTAURANT AWARDS

Just published! Our annual restaurant issue features the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., including New York's Per Se, Corton, Le Cirque, Blue Hill and more!

DINING ON A BUDGET

Best Cheap EatsSplurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in your area. Also, check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.