Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, a day to celebrate everything moms do for us all year round. Treat a special mom in your life to a delicious dining experience at home or at a fabulous Long Island restaurant. Here are some ideas.
210 Merrick Road Rockville Centre
(516) 442-2600
The Ainsworth brings a sophisticated twist to the classic all-American sports bar and restaurant. Its unique dining menu touches upon everything from brunch and lunch to dinner, signature cocktails, and dessert. Enjoy burgers, steaks, skewers, oysters, mac and cheese, fish tacos, and more in a casual, urban chic setting.
Anthony Scotto Restaurants Gift Cards or Dining
The gift of fine dining is always in exquisite taste. Give mom a gift certificate to one of the following renowned Anthony Scotto restaurants or treat her to the ultimate holiday meal. Reserve your table for the following restaurants online or call the individual restaurant.
610 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown
(631) 656-8100
Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi redefines the traditional steakhouse by offering an exceptional dining experience with a taste and flair all its own. The inspired menu features the finest prime dry-aged steaks, freshest seafood, including Mediterranean whole fish, and a dazzling array of sushi creations, served up in a chic, elegant atmosphere that is also a feast for the eyes. Select the perfect wine to complement your meal and complete your dining experience with a decadent homemade dessert.
4 Old Jericho Tpke, Jericho
(516) 605-1400
If mom loves dramatic dining spaces, Opus Steakhouse is her place, with its soaring architectural ceilings and an endless panorama of glass providing gorgeous views. Enjoy succulent steakhouse classics, mouth-watering Japanese wagyu petite strip steak, veal chops, Mero Sea Bass, charcoal-grilled Mediterranean branzino, or whole fish that is flown in daily from the best waters from around the world. Opus Steakhouse also features a chic sushi bar and a wine list with over 600 selections.
10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville
(631) 271-7780
Long Island’s premier steakhouse, Blackstone, is an architectural masterpiece that offers an unforgettable dining experience. Its distinctive menu features outstanding steakhouse classics with amazing sushi and seafood creations. Enjoy the finest prime dry-aged and Kobe beef and a fabulous sushi and raw seafood bar.
569 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
(631) 694-3333
One10 Restaurant & Lounge is a Modern Italian steakhouse set in an awe-inspiring 14,000-square-foot space that exudes a contemporary style with a dramatic, yet welcoming atmosphere. Its elevated menu offers everything from pizzas, salads, steaks, and seafood, to pastas, sophisticated sides, tempting desserts, and the perfect wine to accompany it all.
650 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset
(516) 496-8000
Mom will love Rare650’s chic dining room, floor-to-ceiling wine room, and unique menu that combines tantalizing steakhouse classics with amazing sushi and fresh seafood creations. In addition to serving the finest prime dry-aged steaks, Rare650 has an authentic sushi chef and a fabulous sushi and raw seafood bar. Plus, the sommelier can help her select the perfect wine from an 850 bottle, award-winning wine list.
400 Broadhollow Road, Melville
(631) 755-5777
Bijou is one of Long Island’s premier dining experiences featuring Modern American Asian cuisine with a French influence. Indulge in a sophisticated menu of sushi, dim sum, premium wagyu, and more.
7755 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury
Treat mom to a retreat at the luxurious - and conveniently local - Inn at Fox Hollow, a beautiful boutique amenity-filled hotel in Woodbury on the North Shore. Choose from several overnight packages such as the Long Island Spa Package which includes a luxury studio suite with kitchen, full breakfast, and a $100 Gift Card to Eastern Breeze Spa in Woodbury.
Sangria 71 Gift Card
Commack
1095 Jericho Turnpike
(631) 670-7606
Island Park
4585 Austin Blvd
(516) 882-4250
Williston Park
71 Hillside Avenue
(516) 246-9778
The flavors of Spain await mom at Sangria 71, a family-style restaurant with locations in Williston Park, Island Park, and Commack. She will have her choice of sophisticated tapas, steaks, chicken, seafood, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines in a festive, casual atmosphere. Order a gift card online.
Dinner Cruise around New York Harbor
Skyline Cruises
1 World's Fair Marina, Flushing
(718) 446-1100
On Mother’s Day, Skyline Cruises will be hosting a NYC Brunch Cruise departing from Queens. Enjoy the stunning New York harbor on a leisurely 4-hour cruise around the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and other iconic landmarks while enjoying a buffet menu, live musical entertainment, and spectacular views. For more information visit the Skyline Cruises website.
1080 Corporate Dr, Westbury
(516) 693-5400
Bring any wine-loving mom to the all-day Mother’s Day buffet at City Cellar in Westbury. City Cellar is a Modern American Restaurant featuring a large, sophisticated dining room and a towering floor-to-ceiling wine cellar showcasing fine wines from around the world..
The prix fixe menu includes brunch favorites, omelet and carving stations, salads, seafood, and poultry dishes, as well as house-made desserts. Complimentary mimosa or bellini for adults. Seating times start at 11 a.m.
Mother’s Day Bagel and Cookie Breakfast in Bed
Has mom moved out of the New York area? Surprise her with the traditional tastes of New York she may be missing. Send her a Bagel and Cookie Breakfast in Bed from the New York Bagel of the Month Club. The special Mother’s Day collection includes six mouthwatering, hand rolled bagels made from recipes that have been passed down through generations of bagel bakers, a half pound of homemade cream cheese, and eight pink and white cookies, a holiday take on a classic cookie favorite. Everything is shipped fresh. The Mother’s Day Collection is just $89.99 - and shipping is included with every order. Place your order online.