Give thanks to the special lady in your life by treating her to an unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. With Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs home to an exceptional mix of restaurants, chefs, dining options and killer gourmet markets, there is no better a place to devour the holiday than in our backyard. Top options that we promise will wow mom this year are lined up below.
Avance
Give mom the gift of culinary luxury by dining at Justin Bogle’s inventive Rittenhouse Square restaurant and bar. Learn more about the chef and what to expect here. Reservations are limited for Mother’s Day.
Black Walnut Winery
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and every mom deserves to be spoiled on her special day. Black Walnut Winery wants to help you honor your mother with a complimentary wine tasting at both Phoenixville and Sadsburyville locations! Complimentary offer available May 10–11. More details here.
Blackfish
Conshohocken’s Blackfish is offering an attractive prix fixe dinner menu that is designed to delight mom by featuring the freshest flavors of the season. Expect options like gently smoked Scottish salmon with crispy hen egg, PA brook trout with English peas and country ham, and cinnamon sugar beignets with English cream. Full menu and reservation details here.
Country Butcher Fine Foods Inc.
Take mom’s taste buds on a European getaway by swinging by Country Butcher’s gourmet market for an incredible spread of artisan cheeses, charcuterie, olives, baguettes, and so much more. After one eye-catching spread, your mom may become a regular shopper herself at the must-hit Kennett Square shop. Open Sat., May 10, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fenice Creolo
In honor of all the great moms out there, Fenice is featuring a special Mother’s Day brunch from noon to 3 p.m., plus an enticing dinner menu. Brunch options range from bananas Foster French toast, to smoked ham Benedict, spinach and roasted red pepper quiche, and more. The Falco Quartet will elevate the experience with live music, jumpstarting at 1 p.m.
Frecon Farms
The green-thumbed crew at Boyertown’s Frecon Farms is hosting a two-day garden party that’s free for all moms. Unfolding May 10–11, they’ll be celebrating your special ladies with wine, mead and cider tasting, plus Frecons’ house baker, Audrey Bauer, is preparing some seasonal sweet treats that’ll rock all moms’ worlds. Also on hand is a range of roses, hanging baskets and perennials, plus the season’s first harvest of fresh tomatoes, spring onions, rhubarb and asparagus. Swing by for all the fun; more details here.
Granite Hill
Celebrate mom with Philly chef Gerald Drummond and his acclaimed, French-inspired brunch buffet nestled within the Philadelphia Art Museum—one that features traditional viennoiserie, smoked salmon, omelet station and brunch classics with a carving station and seasonal spring entrees. Reservations available at 10:30 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Mother’s Day Brunch is $45, $40 for members and $25 for children plus gratuity and tax.
Heirloom
The fine-tuned American cookery Heirloom, of Chestnut Hill, will feature brunch and dinner, with a one-time-only menu up for grabs for the special lady in your life. Specials include Maine lobster with zucchini noodles, seared foie gras with Amish apple butter and pecan-crusted red snapper with lobster dirty rice.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
All 10 locations of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will launch a three-day (May 9–11) Mother’s Day food features menu spotlighting enticing options like lobster risotto, Maine lobster bisque and banana bread pudding. Full scoop here.
Kildare’s Irish Pub
The fun-loving gang at Kildare’s West Chester wants to show moms they care by gifting each special lady a free mimosa with their brunch purchase. Not into brunch? Their celebration of National Burger Month continues, with Sunday’s featured burger the Kildare’s Deluxe—available for just $5. Mom a seafood lover? All-you-can-eat crab legs are available for just $19.99. The Irish pub certainly has something for every mom!
Penns Woods Winery
Treat mom to a relaxing day at the vineyard with the help of this award-winning winery. On May 10, enjoy a free lawn concert by Matt Spitko (performs 1–4 p.m.). On May 11, Tim Williams offer a free lawn concert (1–4 p.m.), Koi on the Go Food Truck will be on site (noon–4:30 p.m.), Passionista Fashion Truck Mobile Boutique will have killer women fashions on hand (noon–4:30 p.m.), and Urban Essence will be selling their all-natural spa products (noon–4:30 p.m.). Better yet, this weekend the winery will offer a yoga and wine pairing (registration required).
Rose Tree Restaurant
Moms work hard all year long, so treat yours to a day off on Mother’s Day. Whether it’s brunch or dinner, Rose Tree Restaurant, one of Delaware County’s finest dining establishments, has something special for the woman in your life who deserves a break. Full details on specials here.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
This Mother’s Day, Sullivan’s Steakhouse of King of Prussia will host a special brunch in honor of moms. Sullivan’s will feature a $36 prix-fixe menu with starter options like shrimp & lobster bisque, entree options including a variety of eggs Benedict selections or their signature filet mignon. For dessert, guests can choose from bananas Foster bread pudding, New York-style cheesecake and warm chocolate cake. Featured cocktails include a classic mimosa, $7, and a SKYY bloody mary, $8. A special kids menu will also be available for $7.
Twelves Grill & Cafe
Chef Tim Smith and his celebrated staff are gearing up to prepare Mother’s Day dinner for local farm-to-table lovers. Mother’s Day seatings available from 4–7 p.m. Reservations available by calling (610) 869-4020.
Whole Foods Market
Trying to impress your madre by whipping up an incredible Mother’s Day feast? Local Whole Foods Markets are your one-stop shop, and best of all, you’ll be able to score all your cooking ingredients and presents too. WFM is stocking its shelves with luxurious body care items, flowers and homemade treats, helping you make this Mother’s Day the best celebration yet!
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Main Line Ideas
Details on additional Mother’s Day dining options here, spotlighting General Warren Inne, Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light & Theatre, Majolica, Terrain at Styer’s Garden Cafe and Peppercorn.
Manayunk Recommendations
Mother’s Day is a special day for that exceptional woman in your life. If you live near Manayunk, there are plenty of options which you should absolutely take advantage of when spoiling her. Recommendations include Bourbon Blue, Lucky’s Last Chance, The Goat’s Beard, Cactus, Yanako or Chabaa Thai. Full details, including shopping spots too, here.
Best of Philly
Want to hit the city of Brotherly Love? Consider any of these brunch recommendations or make it a day by picking one of these exciting Mother’s Day weekend events.
- Restaurant Interior: Granite Hill
- Frecon's Cider: Gary Colyer Jr.
- Steak Photo: Rose Tree Restaurant
- Beet Salad (General Warren Inne): Nina Lea Photography
