Mother’s Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Wayne

WAYNE, 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 Wayne as the nation approaches the most normal celebration of moms since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Many restaurants around Wayne have taken a financial hit during the pandemic and could use the business. But 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:

• Lakeside Restaurant and Bar (56 Lake Dr., Wayne): casual dining, gastropub, American, Italian
• The Taphouse - Wayne (344 French Hill Rd., Wayne): casual dining, American, comfort food, gastropub
• Viaggio Ristorante (1055 Hamburg Tpke., Wayne): casual dining, Italian
• Meat Market Steak House (37 Berdan Ave., Wayne): casual elegant, steakhouse, American
• Bahama Breeze (101 Route 23 S, Wayne): casual dining, seafood, cocktail bar, Caribbean
• Mother's Ale House (95 Mountainview Blvd., Wayne): casual dining, American, sports bar, bar/lounge/bottle service
• Robert's Scratch Kitchen (400 Minnisink Rd., Totowa): casual dining, continental, Italian, American
• Rails Steakhouse (10 Whitehall Rd., Towaco): casual dining, steakhouse, American, seafood
• Rare, the Steak House (400 Main St., Little Falls): casual elegant, steakhouse, seafood, Italian
• Black Bull Steak & Seafood Restaurant (88 Newark Pompton Tpke., Riverdale): casual dining, steakhouse, seafood
• Lumis (4 Little Falls Rd., Fairfield): casual dining, Italian, seafood
• Antik Greek Kitchen (335 Fairfield Rd., Fairfield): casual dining, Greek
• Lena y Carbon Restaurant & Lounge (201 Market St., Paterson): casual dining, Peruvian, steak, seafood

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

• Related: Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

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 Wayne 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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