It’s almost time to celebrate the matriarchs in your family.
Mother’s Day, a day set aside to celebrate moms and motherhood, is May 10.
There are plenty of restaurants around Greater Cincinnati offering prix fixe menus, specials and brunch buffets. Don’t forget to call ahead and make a reservation.
Take a look below.
Nicola’s Ristorante
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Nicola’s Ristorante in Over-the-Rhine with a special pick-two menu for just $70 per person. The menu includes Nicola’s signature offerings and brunch favorites, such as crab cakes, baked oysters, French toast and steak and eggs. Signature cocktails will also be available.
1420 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine, nicolasotr.com.
Eighteen at the Radisson
Treat your mom to 360-degree views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky at Eighteen at the Radisson, which is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are required.
668 W. Fifth St., Covington, facebook.com/eighteendining.
Forno Osteria + Bar
Forno Osteria + Bar will host a Mother’s Day brunch buffet at both locations, featuring shrimp and grits, roasted prime strip steak, biscuits and gravy, Forno’s Famous Pancakes and more.
The full buffet costs $55 per person and $25 for children 11 and under.
9415 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, or 3514 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, fornoosteriabar.com.
BB Riverboats
BB Riverboats will hold its annual Mother’s Day cruise May 10 from 1-3 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Guests can choose between a brunch or dinner buffet. The trip also boasts scenic views and a souvenir photo.
Adult tickets are $61. Children ages 4-12 cost $40.
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, bbriverboats.com/cruises/holiday.
Via Vite
The Mother’s Day brunch buffet at Via Vite includes a mix of breakfast offerings and classic Italian dishes, such as scrambled eggs, French toast with berry compote, crispy gnocchi with four cheese fondue and black truffle, and Italian sausage and bean ragout. The restaurant will also have a carving station with roasted strip steak, smoked salmon and desserts. The price is $55 for guests over 12 and $25 for guests 11 and under.
520 Vine St., Downtown, viaviterestaurant.com.
The 1931
The 1931 at Hilton Netherland Plaza will host a Mother’s Day brunch featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal salads, carving stations, a seafood display, breakfast and lunch entrees, an assortment of desserts and more. Prices are $89 for adults, $69 for senior citizens and $35 for kids 6-12.
35 W. Fifth St., Downtown, opentable.com/r/1931-cincinnati.
Market Street Grille
Celebrate your mom with a brunch buffet at Market Street Grille. The menu features a variety of brunch and dinner favorites, including eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, made-to-order omelets, a prime rib carving station, fried chicken, haddock, homemade desserts and more. Prices are $31 for adults and $17 for children ages 4 to 10.
205 Harrison Ave., Harrison, marketstreetgrille.com.
Nick & Tom’s Restaurant & Bar
Nick & Tom’s Mother’s Day brunch is May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The menu features a variety of dishes, such as steak and eggs, breakfast bowls, braised pot roast, NY strip steak, fettuccine alfredo and more. Reservations are required.
5774 Bridgetown Road, Green Township, facebook.com/NickTomsBridgetown.
Greyhound Tavern
Greyhound Tavern is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch starting at 9 a.m. and a dinner buffet starting at 3 p.m.
2500 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell, greyhoundtavern.com.
Barleycorn’s
Barleycorn’s is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch at all four locations May 10. Prices and menus vary by location. Reservations are recommended.
Multiple locations, barleycorns.com/mothersday.
Shift Restaurant & Bar
Shift Restaurant & Bar will host a dinner buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 10. Prices are $29.99 for adults and $14.99 for kids. Children 4 and under eat free.
24253 State Line Road, Lawrenceburg, or 850 North Walnut St., Batesville, facebook.com/shiftrestaurantandbar.
Cincinnati Lager House
Cincinnati Lager House will host a Mother’s Day brunch May 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu boasts specialty quiches, chicken piccata, crawfish etouffee, mimosa flights, a dessert trio and more. Reservations are currently open.
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown, facebook.com/cincylagerhouse.
Alcove by MadTree Brewing
Looking for more than just a meal? Treat mom to a day of sipping and shopping at the Mother’s Day Market at MadTree Brewing. The market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10.
1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, madtree.com.
DeSha’s American Tavern
DeSha’s is offering a curated prix fixe menu on Mother’s Day. Call 513-247-9933 to reserve your spot.
11320 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township, instagram.com/deshastavern.
Smoke Justis
Smoke Justis will host a brunch buffet May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for kids ages 2-11. Reservations are required.
302 Court St., Covington, facebook.com/events.
Aladdin’s Eatery
Aladdin’s Eatery is offering a three-course meal for $15 per guest. Offer available for dine-in, carryout and online ordering May 10.
Multiple locations, aladdins.com.
The Miamiville Trailyard
The Miamiville Trailyard is currently taking reservations for its Mother’s Day brunch May 10. Call 513-248-9200 to secure your table.
368 Center St., Miamiville, facebook.com/MiamivilleTrailyard.
Taft Museum of Art
Treat mom to an afternoon of art and fine dining at the Taft Museum of Art. Reserve your table by emailing ve@taftmuseum.org.
316 Pike St., Downtown, facebook.com/taftmuseum.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Restaurants serving Mother’s Day brunch, dinner in Cincinnati
Reporting by Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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