Mothers and mother figures deserve to be celebrated every day, but especially on Mother’s Day. So, this year, Philadelphia-area restaurants, bars, breweries and hotels are pulling out all of the stops, from decadent brunches to interactive mom + me workshops.
See multi-course brunches, dinner specials, plus a jewelry-making workshop accompanied by tea sandwiches and a DIY bouquet floral workshop below from At the Table, Ocean Prime, Oloroso, Panorama Wine Bar, Red Owl Tavern, The Twisted Tail, Urban Farmer, Hyatt Centric Philadelphia and Dock Street Brewing Company.
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WHERE TO ENJOY A SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY PRIX FIXE DINNER ALL WEEKEND LONG
Townsend EPX, Chef Townsend Wentz’s French restaurant and bar on East Passyunk Avenue, invites Moms and their loved ones to celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a posh prix fixe menu priced at $55 per person, available from Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12.To start, the menu boasts first course offerings of Bay Scallops in Citronette with cherries, fennel, and Pernod, Foie Gras Mousse with hibiscus and pumpernickel, and Chilled Asparagus Bisque served with parmesan and amaranth; followed by second and main course offerings of Pan Seared Salmon complemented by sorrel vermouth cream, saffron risotto, and English peas, Marinated Lamb Sirloin with herb de province, spring vegetables, and sauce au poivre, and Potato Gnocchi, comprised of maitake, sun gold tomato, and stinging nettle foam; and a third and final course of a choice of Chocolate Soufflé topped with an amaretto anglaise, Coconut Pot de Cream, with almond and lime, and a Rhubarb Mille Feuille with lemon verbena diplomat cream.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Resy.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday, 5pm – 2 am, Wednesday through Sunday, 4:30 – 6:30pm.
1623 EPassyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148. | 267.239.5643 | https://www.townsendepx.com/
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WHERE TO BRUNCH ON MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
At The Table, Wayne’s venerable and award-winning fine-dining restaurant from chefs Alex Hardy and Tara Buzan-Hardy, is celebrating all mothers and maternal figures with an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch, priced at $70 per person on Sunday, May 12 from 11am – 3pm. The menu features three courses of elevated breakfast and lunch fare, along with complimentary wine spritzer and amuse bouche. Guests can enjoy selections including (but not limited to) Beet Cured Salmon Gravlax prepared with pumpernickel, caper cream cheese, beet pickled egg, fried capers, and pickled shallots, Steak & Eggs with salad frisée, beef tenderloin, sunny side up egg, béarnaise, and pommel frites, Crab Cake Benedict compromised of a jumbo lump cake, griddled English muffin, poached egg, lemon dill hollandaise, and potato hash, and desserts including French Toast Bread Pudding with crème anglaise and Strawberry Shortcake. Oyster bar selections and children’s options will also be available.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Tock.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday 5pm – 10pm, Happy Hour Tuesday through Thursday 5pm – 7pm
118 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA | 610.964.9700 | Website Instagram Facebook Twitter
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Bolo, Chef Yun Fuentes’ Latin American dining room and rum bar nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, is expanding its popular Lechonera Sundays in honor of Mother’s Day with a special All Day Lechonera beginning at 11am on Sunday, May 12. All Day Lechonera ($45 per person) boasts a whole roasted pig served with traditional and seasonal accompaniments, with the option of substituting a whole roasted chicken instead of pork. All Day Lechonera will be the only menu available on Sunday, May 12 in addition to a selection of festive brunch dishes and the full seasonal bar menu.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Resy.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, 5pm – 10pm for dinner, Saturday 10pm – 12am for late night, and Monday through Friday, 5pm – 7pm for happy hour.
2025 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | 267.639.2741 | Website Instagram
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Ocean Prime, the classic steak and seafood-forward modern American restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, is opening its doors for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 beginning at 11am. Selections from this limited-time menu include cocktails such as a Citrus Rhubarb Mimosa with Giffard Rhubarbe, fresh orange juice, and dry curaçao, and a Tequila Sour comprised of Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Velvet Falernum, grapefruit & lime juice, and orange bitters, both of which are accompanied by Warm Cinnamon Bread with cream cheese icing. Entrées include Lobster Toast with avocado purée, pea shoots, and a sunny side up egg, Brioche French Toast with cinnamon sugar whipped mascarpone, sausage, and maple syrup, and Prime Steak & Egg comprised of a 6oz NY strip, poached egg, crispy potatoes, and citrus truffle vinaigrette.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday, 4pm – 9pm, and Friday and Saturday 4pm – 10pm
124 South 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215.563.0163 | Website Instagram Facebook Twitter
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Oloroso, Philadelphia’s premier Spanish tapas restaurant and sherry bar in the heart of Center City, is extending its hours to bring back its very special buffet-style Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12. Priced $45 per person and $25 per child (tax + tip not included), foodies have access to an all-you-can-eat buffet, specialty drip coffee, a choice of one complimentary cocktail (sangria, mimosa, bloody mary, or a zero-proof beverage), and access to the restaurant’s à la carte selections of sherry, cocktails, porróns (wine pitchers) and wines by the glass. Highlights include a vast array of Tapas y Pintxos (snacks), Ensaladas (salads), a choice of three different Paellas (breakfast, seafood, and vegetable), and a Barre de Patatas Fritas, encompassing a full-fledged ‘potato bar’ for guests to build their own, featuring crispy potatoes and a variety of toppings. The brunch will also offer an Estación de Corte, a carving station serving up a variety of braised meats, grilled lamb, fish, accompaniments, and more, as well as a Barre de Postres(desserts & pastries bar) featuring Oloroso’s fan-favorite Basque Cheesecake. Folks can feast on the above offerings amidst a view of Oloroso’s live fire grill and oven.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Resy.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Thursday 4 – 9pm, Friday 4 – 10pm, Saturday, 4:30 – 10pm, Sunday 4:30 – 9pm, Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday 4pm – 7pm
1121 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 267. 324. 3014 • Website • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
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Panorama Wine Bar, Philadelphia’s premier wine bar in the Penn’s View Hotel boasting a Guinness World Record custom-built wine keeper offering over 120 wines on tap, presents a Mother’s Day Prix Fixe Brunch from 11am- 2:30pm on Sunday, May 12. For $55 per person, guests can indulge in three-courses of elevated brunch dishes including Eggplant Parmigiana, Crab Benedict, composed of poached eggs, house-made focaccia, hollandaise and herbed potato, or Torta Di Ricotta, made of ricotta cake, poached berries and vanilla gelato. All mothers who attend will receive a complimentary mimosa or glass of prosecco upon arrival. Panorama will offer it’s A La Carte menu including classic Italian dishes for dinner service from 5pm-9pm. Reservations for brunch and dinner services are available on Opentable.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Thursday 5pm – 9pm, Friday 5pm – 10pm, Saturday 3pm – 10pm, Sunday 3pm – 9pm
14 Front St | 215.922.7800 | www.pennsviewhotel.com/panorama
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Red Owl Tavern, the contemporary kitchen and bar located across from Independence Hall in Old City, is commemorating Mother’s Day with weekend-long à la carte brunch specials, offered Saturday, May 11 from 10am – 4pm and Sunday, May 12 from 10am – 2pm. Attendees can ditch the stress of preparation and delight in limited-time holiday features such as Beignets ($13), Artichoke & Mushroom Quiche ($17) with spring pea salad, lemon, and pecorino, and Cinnamon & Sugar Brioche ($13) accompanied by whipped ricotta, orange, and strawberry. Folks can also raise a toast to mom with Red Owl Tavern’s specialty Rosé Strawberry Cosmo, comprised of Hanson of Sonoma Meyer Lemon Vodka, strawberry rose syrup, lime juice, cranberry, and St. Germain.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30 – 10:45am, Saturday & Sunday 8 – 10am (breakfast); Monday through Friday 11:30am – 4:30pm (lunch); Monday through Friday 4:30 – 10pm, Saturday 5 – 10pm (dinner); Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 2pm (brunch)
433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.923.2267 | WebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Square 1682, the modern American restaurant and award-winning bar located on 17th and Sansom Streets, is offering two delightful brunch specials to celebrate all of the moms and loved ones out there this Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12).
Guests can indulge in The Matriarch, ($14) a refreshing cocktail featuring gin, watermelon liqueur, and muddled basil, alongside the Stuffed French Toast ($22) served with a mixed berry compote.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30 – 10:45am, Saturday & Sunday 8 – 10am (breakfast); Monday through Friday 11:30am – 4:30pm (lunch); Monday through Friday 4:30 – 10pm, Saturday 5 – 10pm (dinner); Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 2pm (brunch).
433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215.923.2267 • Website • Instagram • Facebook
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The Twisted Tail, Headhouse Square’s restaurant, bar and live music venue, is offering a three course prix-fixe brunch for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12 from 10am to 4pm. For $45 per person, guests can begin the meal with a pastry basket for the table, then indulge in offerings such as Pork Belly Sliders with onion jam, jalapeño, goat cheese on brioche, Smoked Salmon Benedict with poached eggs, mustard hollandaise and fries, and Crème Brûlée French Toast with powdered sugar, strawberries and maple syrup and much more. To conclude the meal, guests have a choice of a dessert, with options such as a Lemon Tart served with fresh berries, Vanilla Pana Cotta with caramelized pineapple, and a Chocolate Pot de Creme with brûléed meringue. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made here or by calling 215-558-2471.
PHOTO: Smoked Salmon Benedict // Credit: Reel Media Agency
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 10 pm; Friday 4 pm – 12 am; Saturday 11 am – 12 am; Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
509 S. 2nd St. | 215-558-2471 | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Square 1682, the modern American restaurant and award-winning bar located on 17th and Sansom Streets, is offering two delightful brunch specials to celebrate all of the moms and loved ones out there this Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12). Guests can indulge in The Matriarch, ($14) a refreshing cocktail featuring gin, watermelon liqueur, and muddled basil, alongside the Stuffed French Toast ($22) served with a mixed berry compote.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30 – 10:45am, Saturday & Sunday 8 – 10am (breakfast); Monday through Friday 11:30am – 4:30pm (lunch); Monday through Friday 4:30 – 10pm, Saturday 5 – 10pm (dinner); Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 2pm (brunch).
433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215.923.2267 • Website • Instagram • Facebook
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Urban Farmer, the modern American steakhouse located in the Logan Hotel known for its locally sourced ingredients and in-house butcher shop and mushroom program, is offering brunch and dinner specials in honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12. Guests are invited from 7am to 2pm to indulge in brunch specials such as Blackberry French Toast ($18) with brioche, blackberry mascarpone, blackberry conserva, blackberry meringue and mint, and Black Forest Pancakes ($16), chocolate pancakes served with black cherry compote, kirsch Chantilly and chocolate curls. For dinner, offered from 4pm to 10pm, specials include a Fritto Misto ($29) with calamari, shrimp, scallops, Calabrian Chile aioli and charred lemon, Lobster & Blue Crab Risotto ($50) with butter poached lobster, roasted sweet corn, confit tomatoes topped with brown butter crumbs and ramp oil, and Barolo Braised Short Rib ($57) with carrot puree, mushroom and Swiss chard fricassee, and saba. For an after meal treat, guests can indulge in a Red Velvet Cookie Skillet ($14) served with cream cheese gelato, offered during both brunch and dinner.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made on OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday, 8am – 9pm, and Sunday, 8am – 3pm
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | 215.963.2788 | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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INTERACTIVE MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, the upscale lifestyle hotel nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, invites mothers and friends to a Mom + Me Jewelry-Making Workshop hosted by Philadelphia-based designer and owner of Feast Jewelry, Adrienne Manno. The beginner-level workshop includes jewelry-making materials and tools, as well as light refreshments (think tea sandwiches) and a complimentary mimosa flight from Hyatt Centric’s in-house restaurant, Patchwork. Attendees will receive hands-on guidance and assistance from Adrienne. There will be two workshops on Sunday, May 12 beginning at 1pm and 3:30pm. Tickets are $115 per person or $105 per person for non-alcoholic beverage options and are available for purchase on Hyatt Centric’s website.
1620 Chancellor St. | 215.985.1234 | website
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Dock Street Brewing Company, Philadelphia’s original craft brewery, woman-owned by Rosemarie Certo, “The Mother of Craft Beer”, since 1985, is hosting a Mother’s Day Floral Workshop with Shannon Toal Designs on Saturday, May 11 from 12pm to 2pm. For $35 per person, guests are invited to Dock Street South for an in-person workshop, perfect for spending time with loved ones or friends while creating stunning floral arrangements. Dock Street’s award-winning beers and food will be PAYG.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Dock Street South | 2118 Washington Avenue | 215-284-0345 | Website | Instagram | Facebook