Mother's Day 2022 Brunch And Dinner: Reserve Now In Napa Valley

NAPA VALLEY, CA — Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, is still more than a week away, but if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in Napa Valley as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Local restaurants in and around the Napa Valley have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. Some are closed so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options:

MERITAGE RESORT & SPA: Executive Chef Vincent Lesage's Mother's Day brunch includes carving station, seafood station, sushi station & pastries. All moms receive a complimentary glass of G.H. Mumm Rosé. Live music & special children's activities, too. $100 for adults/$50 for ages 4 to 13. Info & reservations here. At 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa.

SILVERADO RESORT & SPA: For Mother's Day, "Bellini Brunch at Silverado Mansion" buffet will be served 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Fairway Deck at iconic, 1870 landmark, surrounded by 300-year-old oak trees and overlooking golf greens. ($105 per adult; $45 for children four to 12; free for 3 years and younger.) Buffet from Chef Michael Cairns & culinary team includes made-to-order omelets, soups & salads, salmon eggs Benedict, French toast, hand-carved ribeye, lamb, bruschetta bar, cheese & charcuterie, seafood station & Chef's Sweet Table. The Grill will offer a la carte brunch menu May 8. Reservations here. Location: 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa.

Related: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Mother's Day falls on a Sunday, and ... kids, 12 and under, eat free on Sundays with minimum $10 purchase at participating locations. One kids' meal per check. The offer is for dine-in, delivery and carryout orders. Use code KEFOLO at online checkout. Not valid with other coupons, offers, discounts or promos. See website here. Locations in Napa, Fairfield, Vallejo and Vacaville. Location finder here.

BJ's RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: This year, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is here to help celebrate mom with moments the whole family can share. To honor the special woman in everyone’s life, BJ’s Restaurants will give all moms who dine in from May 7-8 a free commemorative stemless wine glass with a 2022 Happy Mother’s Day logo, so she can always remember this heartwarming occasion. Treat mom to a $50 eGift Card and receive a $10 Bonus Card, as well. BJ’s $10 Bonus Cards are only available now to May 8, when a $50 eGift Card is purchased. $10 Bonus Cards can be redeemed from May 9-June 19. Locations in Santa Rosa, San Rafael, Vacaville and Concord.

RED LOBSTER: Celebrate Mother's Day at home with "Create Your Own Family Feast" takeout ($54.99), that serves four with choice of three seafood dishes, two sides & Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Select from shrimp scampi, grilled shrimp, coconut shrimp, fried whitefish, salmon & more. Or step up to "Ultimate Family Feast" ($124.99), with lobster tails, crab legs, shrimp scampi and "Walt's Favorite Shrimp." Order info here. Also offered through June 26 is gift card — for every $50 spent on Red Lobster gift cards purchased in-restaurant or online, receive bonus coupon for $10 off order of $30 or more from June 27 to Aug. 31. Locations in Rohnert Park, Vallejo and Fairfield; more locations here.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: A special Mother's Day menu runs May 4-8 with such dishes as filet with shrimp "grilled on the barbie" or coconut-style; prime rib; option for adding lobster tail to any entrée; Peach Bellini with vodka, peach puree & blood orange juice topped with prosecco, strawberries and mint; and the new "Thunder & Lightning" pecan brownie with ice cream & chocolate sauce. Website. See locations in Vacaville, Pinole, Pittsburg and Pleasant Hill.

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If you’re looking for something else, check OpenTable for restaurants in your area taking reservations for Mother’s Day. Do note that some specials run all weekend, and others may require reservations or advance ordering. So don't delay!