Type of Food: Farm-to-Table American
Price Range: $$
Location: Seaport District
Description: Malibu Farm is a gorgeous place to take your mom for Mother’s Day. It’s right on the water and is decorated beautifully especially during the Spring and Summer. You can do brunch here or dine for dinner. They have a lot of great vegan and gluten free options and the cocktails are to die for. Highly Recommend!
Tags: Vegan, Organic, Healthy, Views, Mother’s Day, Ambience
Our Picks: Bellini, Nachos, BLT Caesar Salad, Stoplight Tacos, Whole Maine Lobster
Type of Food: Greek
Price Range: $$$
Location: SoHo
Description: Lola Taverna is the perfect spot to spoil your mom with amazing food and ambiance. Their outdoor setup is covered in roses and they also have live music! This paired with a shopping day in SoHo is the ideal mother’s day itinerary.
Our Picks: Fondue, The Lola Salad, Mezze Dips, Lamb Chops, Skirt Steak
Type of Food: Egyptian
Price Range: $$
Location: West Village
Description: Casa La Femme has incredible ambience, their outdoor setup is so beautiful and they also happen to be serving our favorite Egyptian food in the city.
Our Picks: Mezze Platter, Lamb Chops, Chicken Kebab Platter, Kunefah
Type of Food: Greek
Price Range: $$$
Location: Midtown East
Description: Nerai is an upscale greek restaurant with a really chic outdoor and indoor setup. The cuisine is amazing, a really great spot if you enjoy seafood and it’s close to fifth avenue so you can take her shopping after!
Tags: Outdoor Dining, Greek, Mediterranean, Ambiance, Seafood
Our Picks: Tuna Tartare, Octopus, Lobster Pasta, Lamb Chops, Baklava
Type of Food: Greek
Price Range: $$$
Location: Flatiron District
Description: Whether you’re dining here for brunch or dinner, Kyma Flatiron always feels like a celebration. The food is to die for, we have literally tried everything on the menu. The owner Joe is iconic and makes sure you have an incredible experience. A lot of their items come out with sparklers and they have a DJ during the weekends. A guaranteed good time.
Tags: Greek, Party, Celebration, Birthday, Music
Our Picks: Pure Passion, Mezze Trio, Fried Zucchini, Crudo Platter, Lamb Chops, Branzino, Scallops, Cheesecake
Type of Food: Seasonal Thai
Price Range: $$
Location: West Village
Description: Pinto’s outdoor setup is so beautiful, they have this rose garden in the back that is perfect for a Mother’s Day lunch or dinner. The food is affordable and amazing and the menu changes with every season.
Our Picks: Rosé Popsicle Sangria, Shrimp Donuts, Paella, Kao Soi with Short Rib, Crab Fried Rice
Type of Food: French
Price Range: $$$
Location: NoHo
Description: Lafayette is an incredible French Restaurant, their brunch is amazing and any place that is serving fondue we are ALWAYS here for! Their outdoor igloo setup is so gorgeous and the food is to die for. Your mom will love this venue!
Tags: French, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Boujee
Our Picks: Truffle Fondue, Pastry Selection, Burger, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Tuna Tartare
Type of Food: Seasonal American
Price Range: $$$$
Location: Hudson Yards
Description: Peak NYC is definitely one of the coolest venues we have been to. Located on the 101st floor of Hudson Yards, you get panoramic views of the city. The ambiance and hospitality are so incredible and the food is phenomenal. The champagne cart is a Mother’s Day necessity.
Tags: boujee, view, birthday, celebration
Our Picks: White Truffle Pasta, Tuna Tartare, Black Truffle Chicken, Bone Marrow Ribeye, Passion Fruit Egg
Type of Food: Italian
Price Range: $$$
Location: Flatiron district
Description: Whether it’s the New York or Hamptons location, Scarpetta is always a great time. The food is amazing and the aesthetics are so on point, every single plate is gorgeous. The aperitivo is perfect for a cute lunch and the ambiance makes it a great spot for a boujee night out with your mom!
Tags: Outdoor Dining, Italian, Ambiance, Instagrammable, Top Spot, Boujee, Special Occasion
Our Picks: Frosé, Burrata, Steak Tartare, Spaghetti with Marinara, Lobster Linguini
Type of Food: French
Price Range: $$
Location: Chelsea
Description: LouLou is a great spot for Mother’s Day The floral arrangement on their outdoor setup is on point, they have live music most nights, and they have a really cute speakeasy inside!
Our Picks: Baked Camembert, Steak Tartare, French Onion Soup, Steak Frites, Ratatouille, Croissant Bread Pudding
Type of Food: American
Price Range: $$
Location: SoHo
Description: Brunch at Sadelle’s is a sacred New York tradition so why not treat your mom to some of the best the city has to offer? Sadelle’s is also close to prime shopping so if you didn’t get her a gift yet you can take her on a shopping spree in SoHo!
Tags: Brunch, Bagels, Mother’s Day, iconic, shopping
Our Picks: Pigs in a blanket, smoked salmon tower, bagels, blueberry pancakes
Type of Food: American
Price Range: $$$
Location: Midtown East
Description: Nothing says “I love you mom” like taking her to afternoon tea at Bergdorf’s. If you want to go all out, definitely take her here the high tea is incredible!
Tags: Brunch, shopping, boujee, aesthetic, fancy
Our Picks: Tea Sandwiches, Scones, Burrata