Where to take Mom for Mother's Day brunch in Ocean City, Rehoboth, beaches
Not remembering Valentine's Day is, well, tolerable. But forgetting Mother's Day is unforgivable. For those of us who are lucky enough to have moms and mother figures in our lives, there are many edible means to thank them.
In Lewes, Honey's Farm Fresh and Nectar always offers colorful boozy libations and fat omelets. Egg in Rehoboth is about as brunch-sounding as a restaurant can get, and Dogfish Head is in the last few weeks of its Sunday brunch specials.
In Ocean City, Fager's Island, with its famously stunning views, is a well-known spot for lazying the day away and having Sunday brunch. The newly opened Albertino's Brick Oven Eatery has a tummy-plumping menu of creme brulee French toast, ribeye steak and eggs and crab Benedict (to start). The Bayside Skillet is known for its pink exterior and crepes, omelets and fresh-squeezed citrus interior.
Mimosas and Bloody Marys go without saying at just about all the above.
Below are restaurants up and down the Delaware and Maryland coast with Mother's Day specials.
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Lewes
Irish Eyes
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., dig into carved meats like ham and roasted pork, an omelet station, a raw oyster bar — most likely, something for everyone. Adults pay $29.50 and kids pay $11 for full access to the Mother's Day feast, served upstairs. Call 302-645-6888 for reservations.
Address: 213 Anglers Road
Heirloom
For those who don't do brunch, Heirloom in Lewes will open at 4 p.m. Mother's Day to "shower all of the hardworking, loving, and all around queens" with a special dinner. Call 302-313-4065 for reservations.
Address: 212 Savannah Road
Rehoboth Beach
Salt Air
Salt Air will serve a Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Choose from seafood quiche, a classic Eggs Benedict, Texas french toast with Milton sausage links and an Old Bay buttered crab omelet. Call after noon Wednesday through Sunday at 302-227-3744 for reservations.
Address: 50 Wilmington Ave
FINS Ale House and Raw Bar
The Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Berlin locations are serving a brunch buffet. Included are a waffle station, an omelet station, a pasta station, prime rib and of course, raw oysters. Adults pay $23.99 and kids 12 and under pay $13.99.
Bethany Beach: 33544 Market Place
Rehoboth Beach: 19269 Coastal Highway
Berlin: 119 N Main St.
Big Fish Grill
Enjoy a full brunch buffet at Big Fish Grill. There will be smoked salmon, artisan cheese platters, made-to-order omelets, yogurt parfaits and much more. The cost for adults is $29.95 and for kids ages 5-12, it's $14.95. Get the buffet and for $12, enjoy bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas.
Big Fish Grill in Ocean View will be open at 4 p.m. with a featured menu all weekend.
Rehoboth Beach: 20298 Coastal Highway
Ocean View: 30415 Cedar Neck Road
Stingray Sushi Bar + Asian Latino Grill
Come later in the day for Stingray's featured Mother's Day menu and drink specials, served from 3-11 p.m.
Address: 59 Lake Ave.
Blackwall Hitch
Sit down for a hefty Mother's Day brunch at Blackwall Hitch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Have fried chicken and waffles, build your own omelet, grab a holiday dish like pesto pasta, and/or head to the seafood and carving stations. Call 302-226-0550 for reservations.
Address: 52 Rehoboth Ave.
Ocean City/West Ocean City
Sunset Grille
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., choose from an eclectic menu of barbecue shrimp, baked brie and fruit, jumbo lump crab melt, huevos rancheros and lobster mac and cheese.
Address: 12933 Sunset Ave.
Hooked
Go to Hooked for half-off seafood and an all-day Happy Hour. Call 410-723-4665 for reservations.
Address: 8003 Coastal Highway
Dunes Manor Hotel
Enjoy a full Mother's Day buffet at Dunes Manor. Choose from a smoked salmon dish, assorted breads and danish, seafood, carved meats, Eggs Benedict, an omelet station, and for those with a sweet tooth, chocolate eclairs, cheesecake and chocolate torte. Adults pay $38 and kids ages 3 to 12 eat for $18. Call 410-289-1100 for reservations.
Address: 2800 Baltimore Ave.
Carousel Hotel
At Carousel Hotel, choose from jumbo lump crab Benedict, goat cheese frittata with chilled asparagus salad, tenderloin topped with lump crab and hollandaise, crab Louie or grilled salmon. Call 410-524-1000 for reservations.
Address: 11700 Coastal Highway
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