Local, Charming Restaurants On Long Island Taking Mother's Day Reservations

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:

Nassau County:

• Milleridge Inn will host a Mother's Day prix fixe brunch and dinner, as well as a grand buffet. The brunch menu includes options such as mini cheese and fruit, classic shrimp cocktail, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, and specialty cocktails like a Bloody Mary, mimosa, and bellini. The restaurant is located at 585 North Broadway, in Jericho. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 516-931-2201.
• Jericho Terrace's Mother's Day event will have a continental breakfast station, Gold Coast station with salads, charcuterie spread, steak house carving station, build-your-own pasta station, seafood bar, and more. The venue is located at 249 Jericho Tpke. in Mineola. Reservations can be made online.
• Coral House will have both a Mother's Day brunch and dinner buffets. The brunch buffet will have classics like an omelet station, pasta station, kids' station, salads, and more. The dinner buffet will feature a carving station, pasta station, Asian station, kids' station, and more. The venue is located at 70 Milburn Ave. in Baldwin, and reservations can be made by calling 516-223-6500.
• 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 Great Neck. 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 Oyster Bay. Make a reservation online.
• Pearl Kitchen & Cocktails is the perfect spot for handcrafted cocktails, located at 746 Old Bethpage Road in Old Bethpage. 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:

• Hellenic in East Marion will pamper moms all day with special menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Owner George Giannaris has kept the legacy of the longtime family business flourishing, serving delectable Greek fare and using fresh, often organic ingredients, locally resourced whenever possible.
• Canoe Place Inn & Cottages will have a special Mother's Day brunch, including a three-course meal and a flower bar to create a custom arrangement. Tickets are $85 per person. Make a reservation on OpenTable..
• Donohue's East in Westhampton Beach invites guests to come celebrate Mother’s Day with great food and warm hospitality, featuring their regular menu alongside special Mother’s Day selections. Enjoy a beautiful day with options for brunch and lunch or a full dinner service. Reservations are encouraged to secure tables for this special occasion.
• Birchwood of Polish Town is hosting a Mother's Day buffet, featuring a grand carving station, cold Tuscany station, raw bar, a Taste of Poland Italy station, a kids station, hot breakfast items, and more. The restaurant is located at 512 Pulaski St. in Riverhead. Make a reservation by calling 631-727-4449, Ext. 5.
• Jerry & The Mermaid, a cozy seafood spot near the water, will have chef-inspired specials on Mother's Day. The restaurant is located at 469 E Main St. in Riverhead. Make a reservation online.
• East Wind is hosting a Mother's Day brunch in its Grand Ballroom for $74.95. The restaurant is located at 5720 NY-25A in Wading River, and reservations can be made online.
• Peconic River Herb Farm, located at 2749 River Rd. in Calverton, will have live music and refreshments from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• 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.
• The Bell & Anchor, an upscale seafood-centric spot, is located at 3253 Noyack Rd. in Sag Harbor. Make a reservation online through OpenTable.
• Pete's Taverna offers authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, located at 3225 Sound Avenuein Riverhead. On Mother's Day, the restaurant will have live music from 1 to 4 p.m., an à la carte menu with the chef's special features, and free champagne for moms. 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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