Treat the mother figure in your life to the brunch she deserves on Mother’s Day this year!
From your regular, everyday brunch to one accompanied with live jazz music and complimentary cocktails, your mama deserves the best of the best, and there’s no shortage of great mother’s day brunch ideas and places you can take her to.
Here’s where you need to book a Mother’s Day brunch in NYC before they’re all booked.
Valerie
Book Valerie now, so you can try out their special brunch on Sunday, May 11th with Mom.
The Midtown cocktail bar/restaurant is serving a signature meal, complete with Eggs Benedict variations (like Fried Chicken and Roasted Pork Belly), alongside Açai bowls, Dutch Baby pancakes, tea-infused gin and tonics, and an English breakfast.
Plus, each mother will get a free flower during the meal, and there will even be live jazz performances!
🍽️ See the full menu + book a reservation
📍 45 W 45th St
Madam Ji Ki Shaadi
This recently opened Indian restaurant in Greenwich Village is absolutely stunning, and the pinch of florals throughout the restaurant make for the ultimate brunch spot.
Madam Ji Ki Shaadi is readying a special menu on May 11th and 12th (12 – 4 pm) that even offers Moms a free glass of champagne and a free dessert!
On the a la carte menu, expect dishes like Anda Ke Funda (spiced scrambled eggs with masala fries), Pav Bhaji Sliders with Indian-spiced vegetables; crispy Amritsari Macchi Fish & Chips, and more.
🍽️ See the full menu + book a reservation
📍 154 Bleecker St
Breva
Mother’s Day on Brighton Beach just got a lot brighter!
Breva, just steps away from Coney Island is hosting a Mother’s Day jazz brunch with live music from noon to 4 pm! Of course there will be special menu items and drinks like the Grapefruit Blossom cocktail, Over Baked Brioche French Toast, Caviar & Eggs, and more.
It’s all a la carte, and hopefully the weather on Mother’s Day is sunny so you can explore the neighborhood after the meal!
🍽️ See the full menu + book a reservation
📍 3145 Brighton 4th St, Brooklyn
The Peninsula New York
Get a complete brunch and floral experience at The Peninsula New York, when it serves a special Mother’s Day meal on May 11th!
The meal consists of a decadent buffet with an exquisite Raw Bar, a refined assortment of artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, and a collection of spring-inspired delicacies such as Amish chicken cordon bleu, wild mushroom risotto, a succulent carved ribeye roast, and much more.
Plus, every mother that attends will receive an exclusive gift package, featuring a hand-picked bouquet and a $30 gift certificate to The Peninsula Spa & Wellness Center!
The menu/experience costs $265 per guest and is being served from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm on May 11th.
🍽️ See the full menu + book a reservation
📍 700 5th Ave
Palma
Palma’s green and floral filled courtyard garden is one of the most gorgeous spring spots to celebrate Mother’s Day.
It’s an Italian restaurant through-and-through, and its menu of pastas and meats pair perfectly with the sunshine that glows through the garden’s sunroof. The whole menu is a la carte, so you can mix and match your preferences with Mom and vice versa.
🍽️ See the full menu + book a reservation
📍 28 Cornelia St
Grand Brasserie
This restaurant located in the iconic Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal just opened last fall, and its serving up a special meal for Mom this year.
Grand Brasserie brings the French brasserie experience to life, offering special Mother’s Day dishes like beets cured salmon crudo, oeuf brouillés au truffe (truffle scrambled eggs) strawberry salad, and pea pappardelle duck confit, all created by Executive Chef Guillaume Thivet.
The restaurant will also feature its regular brunch, prix fixe menu (available from 5:30 am to 3 pm), and dinner à la carte menus as well. This spot is a stunning place to impress Mom with the glow of one of the city’s most architectural standouts.
🍽️ See the full menu + book a reservation
📍 89 E 42nd St (Vanderbilt Hall)