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If you’re hoping to treat mom to the perfect Mother’s Day brunch this year, these eateries across Delaware provide a top-notch experience.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! If the date is sneaking up on you fast, now’s the time to make your reservations and treat the mother figure in your life to a delicious Mother’s Day brunch in Delaware. From fine dining and upscale brunch to laid-back, casual diners—and even some dinner options—this list has everything you need to plan the perfect meal.
Here are the perfect places to take mom on Mother’s Day, organized by county.
New Castle County
Le Cavalier in Wilmington will be hosting a delectable prix-fixe menu for Mother’s Day brunch. Enjoy brunch favorites like brioche French toast and smoked salmon benedict in a cozy upscale atmosphere. For the foodie mothers, these French-inspired dishes are sure to be a hit. Brunch will of course end on a sweet note with warm madeleines, chocolate tarts and house-made sorbet. Reservations are filling fast, so make yours today!
42 W 11th Street, Wilmington | 594-3154
Tonic’s Mother’s Day brunch menu runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a dinner menu in the evening. Celebrate with brunch options like a crab and avocado omelet or eggs benedict, or indulge in a savory and sweet fried chicken and waffles. There are still openings for Mother’s Day, so be sure to make your reservations online before they’re full!
111 West 11th Street, Wilmington | 777-2040
With its new spring menu, Peach Blossom is an easy choice for those in Newark. If your mom is the type to value local, farm-to-table flavors, this is the spot. Using ingredients like locally foraged ramps, whole hogs from Nottingham, Pennsylvania and salmon cured in-house, Peach Blossom crafts amazing dishes that are full of flavor. From lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes and garden toast to a cured salmon sandwich and a twist on a Cuban, this brunch is sure to impress and delight.
76 East Main Street, Newark | 715-3392
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Treat mom to one of the most beloved upscale dining experiences in Delaware. This lavish Mother’s Day brunch buffet in the Gold Ballroom features sweet and savory pasties, breakfast fare, charcuterie, soup and salad, seafood, a raw bar and more. The cost is $95 per person and $40 for children ages 5-12. Reservations are required and can be made online here.
11th and Market, Wilmington | 594-3100
Wilmington’s swanky new hotel/eatery brings an upscale Mother’s Day experience! Enjoy a family-style menu on Sunday, May 14th from 11am-2pm for $65 per adult. If you’re a last-minute planner and brunch reservations are full, don’t worry! The Quoin is running their regular, 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
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 wine or featured cocktail to complete the experience. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and reservations are required. Reservations will likely sell out, so book online before they do!
2216 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington | 571-1492
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, blackberry barbecue short ribs, a variety of carving stations, banana foster cheesecake stuffed French toast, cinnamon sugar beignets, kid-friendly fare for the little ones and much more. View the full menu and details here.
100 Continental Drive, Newark | 454-1500
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Park Café with a delicious brunch. Enjoy Park Classics like oatmeal brulée, yummy skillets 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
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
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Hamilton’s has quickly made a name for itself with its approachable fine dining and top-notch service. While the dinner service is exceptional, brunch is quickly becoming a fan-favorite, especially for special occasions. With great brunch cocktails, the irresistible dinner menu running all day and fun Mother’s Day brunch 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
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
For the mothers who aren’t exactly early risers, maybe brunch isn’t the best way to show your appreciation. Luckily, Benvenuto offers an amazing Mother’s Day dinner experience. Get started with options like raspberry greens, lemon butter mussels and lobster and crab dip. Then enjoy elegant Italian entrees like baked gnocchi, braised short rib, crabcakes, honey-roasted salmon and more. Finish the meal with chocolate panna cotta or lemon pie gelato, and mom is sure to leave feeling satisfied. Make a reservation by phone to ensure seating.
249 Northeast Front Street, Milford | 265-2652
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This Smyrna brewpub is just the place for beer enthusiasts. The Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will include a special drink menu and a sprawling brunch buffet. 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 treating mom to an amazing brunch buffet on Mother’s Day.
230 South Dupont Boulevard, Smyrna | 508-2523
Sussex County
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
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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
This Mother’s Day brunch buffet begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Enjoy options like a smoked salmon platter with crackers and veggies, salads, seafood, ribeye, baked salmon 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.
410 East Savannah Road, Lewes | 644-2600
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This year’s Mother’s Day brunch at Blue Moon will be accompanied by jazz guitarist Carey Smith. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes a malted Belgian waffle, crab benedict, short rib hash and more. Reservations are required and can be made by phone or online.
35 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 227-6515
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