LONG ISLAND, NY — Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10, but to do that, you'll need to make reservations now at Long Island restaurants. Many spots across the Island are already at capacity.
Some restaurants to consider on Long Island include the following:
Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine, located in both Woodbury and Patchogue, serves authentic mole and food, as well as artisanal mezcal. Make a reservation online through OpenTable.
Cugini's Pizzeria & Ristorante, a cozy Italian spot, is located at 432 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501. Call 516-279-6664 to make a reservation or email cuginipizzamineola@gmail.com.
Pasha, a Kosher fine dining Asian fusion, sushi & steak restaurant, serves dinner at 47 Middle Neck Rd. in GreatNeck. Make a reservation through OpenTable.
Coach Meeting House, a laid-back restaurant and bar serving comfort food and cocktails, is located at 160 Mill River Rd. in OysterBay. Make a reservation online.
Pearl Kitchen & Cocktails is the perfect spot for handcrafted cocktails, located at 746 Old Bethpage Road in OldBethpage. Make a reservation online through Resy.
Twisted Fork Brunch Company offers classic brunch dining, with boozy options, located at 195 Bedford Avenue in Bellmore. Make a reservation online – they are only taking reservations for parties of five to eight guests, as they are already fully committed for larger parties.
Miko Japanese & Steakhouse, located in both Plainview and Northport, offers the classic hibachi experience, as well as sushi, noodle dishes, and more. Call to make a reservation.
Suffolk County:
The Bryant, an American restaurant and bar with outdoor seating, is located at 100 Walt Whitman Rd., in Huntington Station. Make a reservation online.
Arlo Kitchen & Bar, a multi-level dining experience with an outdoor patio, is located at 1036 Fort Salonga Rd. in Northport. Make a reservation online through OpenTable.
The Old Mill Inn, a historic waterfront restaurant and oyster bar, is located at 5775 W Mill Rd. in Mattituck. Make a reservation online through OpenTable.
Pete's Taverna Restaurant and Bar offers authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, located at 3225 Sound Avenue in Riverhead. Make a reservation online through OpenTable.
The Bell & Anchor, an upscale seafood-centric spot, is located at 3253 Noyack Rd. in SagHarbor. Make a reservation online through OpenTable.
Whalers, located at the LakeHouse at 124 Maple Ave. in Bay Shore, has brunch, lunch, and dinner options with two lounge areas and a deck overlooking the bay. Make a reservation by calling 631-666-0995 or online through OpenTable.
The National Retail Federation said its annual Mother’s Day survey shows 63 percent of respondents plan a special outing like dinner or brunch for Mother's Day. Behind flowers and greeting cards, a meal out is the third-most popular way to celebrate the holiday.
Americans are projected to spend approximately $6.4 billion on special outings and meals this year, a figure surpassed only by the $7.5 billion expected expenditure on jewelry, according to the survey.
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