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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.


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Chelsea
East Village
Gramercy Park
Greenwich Village

Hell's Kitchen
Midtown East
Midtown West
Murray Hill
NoHo
SoHo
Theater District
TriBeCa
Union Square
Upper East Side
Upper West Side

West Village
Brooklyn


CHELSEA

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

EAST VILLAGE

The Mermaid Inn Seafood
13/20
96 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10003
212-674-5870 | Menu
This splashy East Village eatery serves international seafood. More...

Ngam Thai
14/20
Dining Room at Ngam, New York, NY 99 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10003
212-777-8424
Creative Thai food in a comfortable yet chic setting. More...

Prune American
14/20
Dining Room at Prune, New York, NY 54 E. First St.
New York, NY 10003
212-677-6221 | Menu
This rustica Americana dips into Anglo-American roots with dishes like a mixed grill with kidney---all served in a homey ambience. More...

GRAMERCY PARK

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

GREENWICH VILLAGE

Minetta Tavern American
14/20
Dining Room at Minetta Tavern, New York, NY 113 MacDougal St.
New York, NY 10012
212-475-3850 | Menu
Keith McNally resurrects a Village relic and injects some meatiness into its menu. More...

Miss Lily's Caribbean
13/20
132 W. Houston St.
New York, NY 10012
646-588-5375
A taste of the Caribbean in the middle of Manhattan. More...

HELL'S KITCHEN

9 Restaurant American
14/20
Dining Room at 9 Restaurant, New York, NY 800 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10019
212-956-3333 | Menu
Comfort fare with some elevated twists in Hell's Kitchen. More...

Pier 9 Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Pier 9, New York, NY 802 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10019
212-262-1299 | Menu
Chef Eric Hara brings a bite of the sea to Hell's Kitchen. More...

PRINT. Restaurant American
14/20
Dining Room at PRINT. Restaurant, New York, NY Ink48, a Kimpton Hotel
653 Eleventh Ave.
New York, NY 10036
212-757-2224 | Menu
Farm-to-table dining has an elegant home in Hell's Kitchen. More...

MIDTOWN EAST

Aquavit Scandinavian
16/20
Dining Room at Aquavit, New York, NY 65 E. 55th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-307-7311 | Menu | Photo
This Midtown restaurant takes its inspiration from Sweden and creates a smorgasbord of Scandinavian specialties. More...

Oceana Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at Oceana, New York, NY 120 W. 49th St.
New York, NY 10020
212-759-5941 | Menu
This Midtown eatery offers notable fruits of the sea in a spacious setting. 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 | Menu
Alain Ducasse's casual Midtown bistro takes Francophiles’ taste buds to the City of Light. 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 | Menu
A welcome respite on busy 57th Street presenting both brasserie and bistro favorites. More...

DohYO and Terrace at FOUR Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at DohYO and Terrace at FOUR, New York, NY 570 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10036
646-449-7790 | Menu
Richard Sandoval's Mexican-Asian fusion spot in Yotel. More...

South Gate American
14/20
Dining Room at South Gate, New York, NY Jumeirah Essex House
154 Central Park S.
New York, NY 10019
212-484-5120 | Menu
Seasonal American fare at the "gate" of Central Park. More...

Trattoria Dopo Teatro Italian
13/20
125 W. 44th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-869-2849 | Menu
Perfect for pre- and post-teatro, this Midtown eatery serves notable Italian cuisine. More...

MURRAY HILL

Asellina Italian
13/20
Gansevoort Park Hotel
420 Park Ave. S.
New York, NY 10016
212-317-2908 | Menu
Rustic Italian in a club-like cosmopolitan setting. More...

Millesime French
14/20
Dining Room at Millesime, New York, NY The Carlton Hotel
90 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-889-7100 | Menu
Chef Laurent Manrique offers French fare with a focus on seafood. More...

NOHO

Five Points American
14/20
31 Great Jones St.
New York, NY 10012
212-253-5700 | Menu
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 | Menu
New York restaurant that recalls a classic French brasserie of the early twentieth century. More...

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

THEATER DISTRICT

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

Toloache Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Toloache, New York, NY 251 W. 50th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-581-1818 | Menu
Elevated Mexican and free-flowing tequila in the Theater District. More...

TRIBECA

Industria Argentina Argentinean
12/20
329 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10013
212-965-8560 | Menu
Buenos Aires meets TriBeCa at this chic and sleek Argentinean eatery. More...

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

UNION SQUARE

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

UPPER EAST SIDE

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

Centolire Italian
14/20
1167 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10028
212-734-7711 | Menu
Pino Luongo brings his Italian dishes to a beautiful home on the Upper East Side. More...

The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges American
15/20
Dining Room at The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, New York, NY The Mark New York
25 E. 77th St.
New York, NY 10075
212-744-4300
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s relaxed Upper East Side eatery brings comfort dining to The Mark New York. More...

Park Avenue Spring Contemporary
14/20
100 E. 63rd St.
New York, NY 10021
212-644-1900 | Menu
Contemporary cuisine at one of the Upper East Side's most notable upscale restaurants. More...

The Wright Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at The Wright, New York, NY Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10128
212-427-5690 | Menu
A museum-class restaurant offering modern American cuisine in the Guggenheim Museum. More...

UPPER WEST SIDE

A Voce Columbus Italian
15/20
Dining Room at A Voce Columbus, New York, NY Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Cir., Third Floor
New York, NY 10023
212-823-2523 | Menu | Photo
A Voce Columbus offers contemporary Italian fare with a view. More...

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

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

'Cesca Italian
14/20
164 W. 75th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-787-6300 | Menu
Rustic Italian on the Upper West Side. More...

Dovetail American
16/20
Dining Room at Dovetail, New York, NY 103 W. 77th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-362-3800 | Menu
John Fraser’s nimble touch and a thorough wine list light up the Upper West Side. More...

FishTag Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at FishTag, New York, NY 222 W. 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-362-7470 | Menu
A seafood-heavy gastropub from chef Michael Psilakis. 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 | Menu | Photo
A thousand good meals can't lie. This acclaimed restaurant has 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 | Menu
With an emphasis on superior ingredients, Telepan shines on the Upper West Side. More...

WEST VILLAGE

Bobo Continental
14/20
181 W. Tenth St.
New York, NY 10014
212-488-2626 | Menu
West Village brownstone-cum-eatery serving up Continental cuisine. More...

Joseph Leonard American
13/20
170 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10014
646-429-8383 | Menu
Gabriel Stulman takes his first solo flight in the West Village. More...

Morandi Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Morandi, New York, NY 211 Waverly Pl.
New York, NY 10014
212-627-7575 | Menu
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 | Menu
Celeb chef Jean-Georges goes elegantly casual with a neighborhood place and New American cuisine. More...

Recette New American
14/20
Dining Room at Recette, New York, NY 328 W. 12th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-414-3000 | Menu
Fun French-influenced American fare in the West Village. 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 | Menu
Pub grub with an Italian accent. More...

SUSHISAMBA 7 Brazilian
13/20
87 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-691-7885 | Menu
Festive ambience and Brazilian-Japanese fusion flavors. More...

10 Downing Food & Wine American
13/20
Dining Room at 10 Downing Food & Wine, New York, NY 10 Downing St.
New York, NY 10014
212-255-0300 | Menu
Seasonal American fare hits 10 Downing in the West Village. More...

BROOKLYN

Osteria Il Paiolo Italian
14/20
106 N. 6th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-218-7080
Well-executed northern Italian fare in hip Williamsburg. More...

Rasputin Russian
10/20
2670 Coney Island Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-332-8111 | Menu
The cabaret takes center stage and the banquet food only gets second billing but the magic of the show makes this Russian cabaret a must-see. More...

The River Cafe Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY 1 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5200 | Menu
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 | Menu
Seasonal ingredients and delicious dishes make this eclectic Park Slope eatery a neighborhood fave. More...

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