Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Make your brunch reservations now and mark it off your to-do list. Treat the mother figure in your life to a delicious Mother’s Day brunch in Delaware at these top-notch eateries. From fine-dining establishments with upscale brunches to laid-back, casual breakfast joints, this list has everything you need to plan the perfect meal.
Here are the perfect places to take mom for Mother’s Day brunch, organized by county.
New Castle County
Le Cavalier
Le Cavalier in Wilmington will be hosting a delectable prix-fixe menu for Mother’s Day brunch. Enjoy seasonal brunch dishes like a lox tower for two, spring tartine with fresh ricotta, English peas, green chickpeas, pickled rhubarb and tarragon, 8 oz crabcakes and more. Brunch is priced $75 per person and can be reserved online.Â
42 W 11th Street, Wilmington | 594-3154
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Tonic Seafood & Steak
Tonic’s Mother’s Day brunch menu runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a dinner menu in the evening. Celebrate with brunch options like smoked salmon and white asparagus, fried chicken and waffles, crab omelets and more. Make a reservation online and enjoy a great brunch on Mother’s Day.
111 West 11th Street, Wilmington | 777-2040
The Peach Blossom Eatery
With seasonal, farm-to-table menus, Peach Blossom is an easy choice for brunch in Newark regardless of the occasion. If your mom is into locally sourced meals, Peach Blossom is a must-visit. Using ingredients like local produce, whole hogs from Nottingham, PA and salmon cured in-house, Peach Blossom crafts amazing dishes that are full of flavor. From purple sweet potato pancakes and garden toast to a variety of sandwiches and cocktails, this brunch is sure to impress and delight.
76 East Main Street, Newark | 715-3392
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The Quoin
Wilmington’s swanky hotel/eatery offers upscale brunch experience. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy dishes like endive salad, avocado toast, speck eggs Benedict, Wagyu steak and eggs and more. If you’re a last-minute planner and brunch reservations are full, don’t worry! The Quoin offers an equally upscale dinner service throughout the evening, so you can always take mom out for a nice dinner. Make reservations online to ensure you get a table.
519 North Market Street, Wilmington | 446-5600
Columbus Inn
Enjoy a delightful Mother’s Day brunch buffet at the Columbus Inn. Breakfast options include sugar waffles, French toast, a build-your-own omelet station and much more. Lunch features like Caesar salad, crab cakes, pan-roasted salmon and roasted veggies are also available. Pair brunch with a featured wine or cocktail to complete the experience. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For dinner, a family-style menu features shrimp cocktail, cherry and pistachio salad, steak frites, crab cake primavera and assorted desserts. Reservations will likely sell out, so book online before they do.
2216 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington | 571-1492
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
Visit The Hilton Wilmington/Christiana from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Mother’s Day brunch buffet. Featured dishes include honey citrus salmon with berry quinoa, fresh garden salads, local and imported cheeses, meats and vegetables, a variety of carving stations, banana foster cheesecake stuffed French toast, cinnamon sugar beignets and much more. View the full menu and details here.
100 Continental Drive, Newark | 454-1500
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Park Café
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Park Café with a delicious brunch buffet. Enjoy brunch staples like deviled eggs, French toast, eggs and omelets, breakfast potatoes, assorted pastries and more. Plus, with delicious brunch cocktails like the caramel cafecito and traditional mimosa, mom is sure to feel appreciated! Make a reservation online for 10 a.m., 12 p.m. or 2 p.m.
2510 West 5th Street, Wilmington | 543-2233
Eggspectation Christiana
With a diverse brunch menu, a wide range of artisan cocktails and an early open time, Eggspectation is a great option for Mother’s Day brunch. Try the French toast flambé or s’mores French toast for something sweet. For savory breakfast enthusiasts, the menu is also full of omelets, Benedicts and more. Plus, the variety of brunch cocktails is sure to have something boozy and delicious to please every palate. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by phone.
501 Stanton Christiana Road, Christiana | 842-2515
Hamilton’s on Main
Hamilton’s quickly made a name for itself with its approachable fine dining and top-notch service. While the dinner service is exceptional, brunch has also become a fan-favorite, especially for special occasions. With great cocktails, an irresistible menu and fun Mother’s Day specials sprinkled in, this is sure to be the perfect Mother’s Day brunch experience. Reserve your table now, as they’re sure to fill up fast.
102 East Main Street, Newark | 358-8533
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Kent County
Grey Fox Grille & Public House
If mom is the kind of woman who enjoys comfort food washed down with a refreshing IPA, she’ll love the Mother’s Day brunch at the Grey Fox Grille, served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with specials on mimosas and bloody Marys. Reservations are encouraged.
140 South State Street, Dover | 734-1234
Benvenuto
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy a Mother’s Day brunch buffet at Benvenuto. With an omelet station, Belgian waffle station, carving station and donut bar, this brunch buffet has something to suit any taste. Plus, enjoy bagels and lox, spicy steamed mussels, pasta primavera, salads and more. The buffet is $69 per person. Call 302-265-2652 to make a reservation.
249 Northeast Front Street, Milford | 265-2652
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Brick Works Brewing and Eats
This Smyrna brewpub is just the place for beer enthusiasts. With high-quality food and brews, this is a casual, laid-back experience that any low-key mother is sure to enjoy. Reserve a table now and enjoy locally brewed beer alongside a menu filled with sandwiches, entrees like short rib pot roast and more.
230 South Dupont Boulevard, Smyrna | 508-2523
Sussex County
Eggcellent
This Lewes family restaurant serves breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. With refreshing mimosas and brunch cocktails, great coffee and a menu featuring all the brunch favorites, this is a great Mother’s Day brunch option.
109 West Market Street, Lewes | 200-9528
19730 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach | 727-5163
Victoria’s Restaurant
Located in the beautiful Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, Victoria’s menu ranges from Nutella French toast to California lobster Benedict. Mother’s Day brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by phone or online here.
2 Olive Avenue and the Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach | 227-7169
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Harvest Tide Steakhouse
This Mother’s Day brunch buffet begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Enjoy options like smoked salmon with crackers and veggies, salads, seafood, NY strip, biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs Benedict Florentine and more. Reservations are required and can be made by phone. Harvest Tide is also accepting dinner reservations for Mother’s Day beginning at 4 p.m.
98 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach | 581-0448
Somewhere
For brunch in Rehoboth Beach, Somewhere is a must-try. Treat your mom to a mimosa bucket with bubbly and three juices of your choice. Enjoy classic breakfast entrees, avocado toasts, salads, tacos and more.
52 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 858-6280
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Over the Line
Sovana Bistro
Treat mom to brunch or dinner for Mother’s Day at Sovana Bistro. For brunch, enjoy options like huevos rancheros, NY strip and eggs, French toast and more. Dinner favorites include cherry glazed duck leg confit, a fish of the day and chicken piccata.
696 Unionville Road, Kennett Square
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