Mother's Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Chatham

CHATHAM, NJ — Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, is still a couple of weeks away. But if you plan to treat your mother to brunch or dinner out, reservations may fill up quickly in Chatham as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Many restaurants around Chatham have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. Upcoming holidays, such as Mother's and Father's Day, may help some get back on track.

Several local eateries have reservations available for Mother's Day, according to OpenTable:

• Serenade (6 Roosevelt Ave., Chatham): fine dining, French-American, farm-to-table, contemporary American
• L'Allegria (11 Prospect St., Madison): casual dining, Italian
• The Feathered Fox (550 W Mt Pleasant Ave., Livingston): fine dining, steakhouse, sushi, seafood
• Legal Sea Foods - Short Hills (1200 Morris Tpke., Route 24 & JFK Parkway, Short Hills): casual dining, seafood, oyster bar, fish
• Ruth's Chris Steak House - Short Hills (1200 Morris Tpke., Ste. 119, Short Hills): fine dining, steakhouse, seafood, American
• Benihana - Short Hills (840 Morris Tpke., Short Hills): casual dining, Japanese, sushi, steakhouse
• NM Cafe by Neiman Marcus - Short Hills (1200 Morris Tpke., Short Hills): casual elegant, contemporary American
• The Dining Room (Hilton Short Hills, 41 JFK Parkway, Short Hills): casual elegant, American
• La Pergola (120 Essex St., Millburn): casual elegant, Italian
• MoonShine - Modern Supper Club (55 Main St., Millburn): casual dining, American
• Fiorino (38 Maple St., Summit): casual elegant, Italian
• Due 360 - Argentine Italian Tapas (50 Maple St., Summit): casual elegant, Argentinean, Italian
• Spice Bazaar - Modern Indian Dining (39 Elm St., Westfield): casual elegant, Indian

Several chain restaurants and other eateries are open for Mother's Day this year, and some are offering specials.

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Below are a few options to get you started, featuring everything from casual to fine dining. As always, it's advisable to call ahead to make sure the restaurants around Chatham are participating and to inquire about any COVID-19 restrictions or limitations.

Applebee's is adding a $10 bonus card to the purchase of a $50 gift card for Mother's Day and other special occasions, including graduations and Father's Day.

The Capital Grille is accepting reservations for Mother's Day. The restaurant included a "polite notice" on its reservations page stating that "to better deliver on our promise of a refined atmosphere, proper dress is required." That excludes gym attire, sweatpants, tank tops, hats, clothing with offensive language or images, and exposed undergarments.

Morton's, The Steakhouse is accepting reservations for Mother's Day, and also will bring the meal to Mom in select locations.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is offering its prix fixe Mother's Day meal, including a starter, entrée, side and dessert, from May 6-8.

Seasons 52 Fresh Grill | Wine Bar is offering Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to noon and is making its dinner menu available all day. It is also offering a Mother's Day Green Box that serves six. Orders must be placed by May 2.

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