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 an idyllic 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 host a delectable prix-fixe menu for Mother’s Day brunch. Enjoy seasonal brunch dishes like a charred asparagus soup, chilled colossal shrimp, rhubarb zucchini bread, eggs Benedict, eggs en cocotte, and more. Brunch costs $85 per person and can be reserved online.Â
42 W 11th Street, Wilmington | 594-3154
Tonic Seafood & Steak
Tonic’s Mother’s Day brunch menu runs until 3:30 p.m., with a dinner menu in the evening. Celebrate with brunch options like smoked salmon naan bread, fried chicken and waffles, crab omelets, and more. Make a reservation online to 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 inventive dishes that are full of flavor. From blueberry ricotta 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 avocado toast, beignets, 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 Columbus Inn. Breakfast options include sugar waffles, French toast, a build-your-own omelet station, and much more. Lunchtime bites 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 scampi, and assorted desserts. Mother’s Day reservations are going fast, so book online before they’re gone.
2216 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington | 571-1492
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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 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
Park Café
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Park Café with a delicious brunch buffet. Enjoy brunch staples like omelets, salads, breakfast sides, pastries, and desserts. Plus, with a variety of delicious brunch cocktails, mom is sure to feel appreciated! Make a reservation online for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2510 West 5th Street, Wilmington | 543-2233
Crooked Hammock Middletown
Crooked Hammock recently started offering a brunch menu every Sunday. Indulge in southern biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, French toast, a brunch smash burger, and more. For Mother’s Day, Crooked Hammock celebrates with the release of a refreshing hard seltzer made with watermelon, crisp orange, and honeydew melon.
316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown | 601-7837
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Harry’s Savoy Grill
At Harry’s, enjoy a ballroom brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or a la carte dining in the restaurant until 8 p.m. The brunch buffet includes a carving station, various bagels and pastries, appetizers and salads, and entrees like crab cakes, salmon, chicken breast, and more. Call to reserve your table.
2020 Naamans Road, Wilmington | 475-3000
Kid Shelleen’sÂ
Enjoy brunch at Kid Shelleen’s from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Trolley Square or 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Branmar Plaza. Dinner at both locations will be available from right after brunch throughout the evening.
1812 Marsh Road, Suite 15, Wilmington | 14th & Scott Streets, Wilmington
The Marshallton SteakhouseÂ
The Marshallton Steakhouse offers a holiday brunch buffet this Mother’s Day, along with cocktails like the Marshallton Bloody Mary, mimosas, crushes, sangria, and more. The buffet costs $59.95 for adults and $29.95 for children under 12. For reservations, call 302-992-0996.
3517 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington | 992-0996
High Steaks Brewery at Delaware ParkÂ
Enjoy a mother’s day brunch in the recently renovated Liberty & Independence rooms at Delaware Park. The buffet menu includes breakfast breads, eggs and omelets, assorted cheese and charcuterie, a carving station, snow crab legs, chicken bruschetta, and more.
777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington | 993-8961
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 and Benedicts. 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
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
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 to savor locally brewed beer alongside a menu filled with sandwiches and entrees like short rib pot roast.
230 South Dupont Boulevard, Smyrna | 508-2523
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Benvenuto
From 11 a.m. to 2 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 crispy applewood bacon, spicy steamed mussels, pasta primavera, and salads. The buffet is $69 per person. Call 302-265-2652 to make a reservation.
249 Northeast Front Street, Milford | 265-2652
Sussex County
Eggcellent
This family restaurant with locations in Lewes and Rehoboth 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 dining option.
109 West Market Street, Lewes | 200-9528
19730 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach | 727-5163
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Victoria’s Restaurant
Located in the beautiful Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, Victoria’s menu ranges from tiramisu French toast to lobster avocado toast. 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
Crooked Hammock Lewes
Crooked Hammock recently started offering a brunch menu every Sunday. Indulge in southern biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, French toast, a brunch smash burger, and more. For Mother’s Day, Crooked Hammock celebrates with the release of a refreshing hard seltzer made with watermelon, crisp orange, and honeydew melon.
36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes | 644-7837
Harvest Tide Steakhouse
This Mother’s Day brunch buffet begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Enjoy options like charcuterie and fruit, oysters, mussels, salads, biscuits with sausage gravy, and eggs Benedict Florentine. 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 or Somewhere’s famous espresso martini. Enjoy classic breakfast entrees, avocado toasts, salads, and tacos during a meal here.
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, N.Y. strip and eggs, and French toast. Dinner favorites include cherry-glazed duck leg confit, fish of the day, and chicken piccata. Reserve a table online.
696 Unionville Road, Kennett Square
