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Top Mom’s Day Brunches

Michaela Atiae, Staff Writer

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18 hours ago

If there’s one person who deserves a day off from cooking up a storm for you and your brood, it’s Mom. And while nothing will ever beat Mom’s cooking, these are the restaurants in NYC that will give you all a chance to kick back and enjoy the simplicity of time together this Mother’s Day.

The Golden Swan

When one of the first proprietors of a bar is in a street gang, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t “Let’s take Mom here.” Don’t panic — the Golden Swan isn’t that kind of place. In fact, there’s a Michelin-starred Chef in charge. However, the 19th-century townhouse had a few shady rendezvous before it became the elegant neighborhood staple. From Spotted Pig gastropub to The Golden Swan, the name and approach have gone upscale, and the Mother’s Day menu is equally graceful. The prix fixe traditional American menu is full of staples that your Mom can easily choose from.

Each guest can choose an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. There are plenty of options, with five appetizers like cucumber avocado soup and coconut cured salmon, followed by an omelet section (this is supplemental) with your choice of caviar, truffle, or lobster. This is before you’ve moved onto your duck confit hash or Brixton Burger, and polished the meal off with a Coupe Glacée. Regardless of what Mom is willing to divulge, she’s likely gotten into her own mischief. In the spirit of The Golden Swan’s past, perhaps you can coax a secret or two out of her over brunch.

Sartiano’s

A little over two years ago, Sartiano’s opened in SoHo as the new Italian spot in NYC. There was a lot of buzz when the soft opening served as an afterparty for Met Gala Chanel attendees. Celebrity visitors, Scott Sartiano’s reputation (he’s a well-known club owner), and ties to the Mercer Hotel will only amplify things. Two years later, the crowd has quieted down, and now you’re wondering if the food is any good. Well, the food does live up to the ambiance, because Sartiano refused an unsuccessful opening and hired three-time James Beard Award Winning chef Alfred Portale. Though his expertise is in New American Cuisine, Sartiano’s is Italian all the way. If your mom has a soft spot for Italian, you can enjoy a brunch filled with autumn spiced mascarpone, an elevated BLT on rosemary focaccia, or a hot chicken Milanese.

Bourbon Steak

While Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina hasn’t yet produced a Mother’s Day menu, the regular brunch offerings at this steakhouse are classic all-American dishes that’ll guarantee a full stomach. A steakhouse usually means traditional fare, and sometimes that isn’t a bad thing. If you want steak and eggs without the frills or a classic benedict, Bourbon Steak has it. But, they also have pastrami-spiced duck fat fries and a caviar twinkie with Yuzu creme. The menu is balanced between innovative and reliable offerings so that you and your mom leave fully satisfied.

Clement

The Peninsula New York Hotel is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch that goes beyond just food. A buffet-style meal at the Clement restaurant will include a Raw Bar, artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, and spring-inspired dishes. Some of the mains you can expect are Amish chicken cordon bleu, wild mushroom risotto, and a carved ribeye roast. There will also be a dessert display for those of you with a sweet tooth, and Louis Roederer to wash down your inevitably heaping plate. After you’ve entered a state of food coma, your work is done, and you can properly digest in peace while the master florist takes over. In the Champagne garden, Mom can select flowers to create her personal bouquet.

Brasserie Fouquet’s

This option is in the Fouquet’s hotel for the mother-daughter duo living downtown. If it’s a lazy morning you’re planning on this year, and you’re looking for an easy-to-get-to spot to celebrate, Fouquet’s doesn’t disappoint. Don’t write this option off if you’re an uptowner or out-of-towner. Brasserie Fouquet’s is quintessentially Parisian, so you can slide into a velvety red booth for an hour and “be in France” with Mom. You can try options like Tomato Tartare with Burrata Ice Cream and remind Mom that you’re old enough to have dessert before the main course. You can follow the ice cream with Short Rib Ragu and a strawberry shortcake, because nothing screams Mother’s Day more.