The Oak Room still has room for Mother's Day.
photo: Evan W. Miller
Still looking for the perfect Mother's Day spot? If you've already worked through our previous suggestions, here are some more options that still have space available:
Bouchon Bakery: Thomas Keller's Time Warner Center bakery is offering a three-course holiday brunch in its cafe ($35) all day as well as special options like a spring bonnet cake ($9) and $3 strawberry patties – a fondant and strawberry twist on the classic peppermint variety (11:30 AM–7 PM; 212-823-9366).
Christos: Head to Astoria for classic Greek-American fare from a new mom, chef Mina Newman. Along with the regular à la carte menu, there will be a slew of specials including crispy rock shrimp with baby artichokes and roasted baby spring lamb (noon–10 PM; 718-777-8400; reserve online).
Craft: Nothing says "I love you mom" like dinner at a celebrity chef's flagship – this one's offering a $58 three-course menu of seasonal treats (212-780-0880; reserve online).
Darbar Grill: Enjoy unlimited mimosas, screwdrivers or Bloody Marys paired with an affordable and fun brunch buffet ($14.95 per person). Or come by in the evening for the seven-course $35 tasting menus, including one for vegetarian moms (11:30 AM–10:30 PM; 212-751-4600; reserve online).
Dovetail: Chef John Fraser is whipping up a three-course brunch for your mama ($35) as well as a $65 three-course dinner option (212-362-3800; reserve online).
Havana Central: This Cuban mini-chain is offering to pamper mom with a $29 package that includes a card, a bottomless glass of champagne (or champagne sangria), a family portrait and a gift to take home – oh, and some food as well. The package is available with either brunch or dinner (reserve online).
Kittichai: Add a little spice to the day with a Thai take on the classic Mother's Day brunch. Along with its à la carte options, the Thompson Hotel's restaurant will be offering a $30 three-course prix fixe ranging from Bangkok-style pork tonnato to regular eggs Benedict (11 AM–2:45 PM; 212-219-2000; reserve online).
L'Absinthe: Take her on a trip to Paris without leaving the Upper East Side. This established bistro is serving up a three-course menu for $58 that includes a quail and foie gras pâté en croûte, a roast rack of veal, crispy duck leg confit and an overflowing dessert trolley (11:30 AM–9:30 PM; 212-794-4950; reserve online).
The Oak Room: Make her feel like a grande dame with a trip to the Plaza's refurbished classic where the $85 prix fixe includes a glass of champagne and dishes like smoked salmon and caviar, pastrami sliders, a full raw bar and more (11 AM–3 PM; 212-758-7777; reserve online).
Olana: The toques at this Gramercy New American are cooking dishes inspired by their childhood meals, so expect everything from steel-cut oatmeal to buttermilk pancakes with honey-whipped butter to lasagna verde (noon–5 PM; 212-725-4900; reserve online).
Onda: Head to the South Street Seaport for a three-course prix fixe at this South American newcomer with choices like striped bass ceviche and crusted mahi mahi with braised oxtail (noon–9 PM; 212-513-0770; reserve online).
Park Avenue Bistro: This classic Gramercy bistro is offering a menu of fare like lobster bisque, warm goat cheese salad, striped sea bass and tout sweets (noon–9 PM; $45 per person; 212-689-1360; reserve online).
Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro: François Payard has whipped up a number of specials, including candy boxes, as well as a three-course brunch ($55 per adult, $28 for children) that includes asparagus petits pois soup, morel risotto and, of course, an array of pastries (11 AM–7 PM; 212-717-5252; reserve online).
Peanut Butter & Co.: Head to this Village best buy for sandwiches, and mom gets one free (11 AM–9 PM; 212-677-3995).
The Smith: Celebrate mothers and lobsters alike in the East Village with special brunch dishes like lobster eggs Benedict ($18) and lobster salad ($22) in the morning and roasted lobster ($28) at night (10 AM–midnight; 212-420-9800; reserve online).
Sweetiepie: Get mom in touch with her inner child at this Village dessertery that's hosting a three-course $40 tasting menu all day, with comp glasses of champagne for those of age (10 AM–midnight; 212-337-3333).