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8 Princeton Spots to Take Mom for Mother's Day this Sunday

May 04, 2021 By Rachel Fullan

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve rounded up 8 local spots serving up brunch.

Harvest Specialty Catering

Catered/Delivered to You

If you’re not quite ready to head out to a restaurant yet but want to give Mom an extra special day, Harvest is here to help! They’ve designed a scrumptious brunch menu of delicious entrees and dessert that can be delivered right to your door. Order online at www.HarvestSpecialty.com or send a message to meals@hhgofnj.com by Wednesday at 12PM.

Mistral

66 Witherspoon St., Princeton

Mistral is serving a three-course prix fixe menu ($49/adults, children 12& under ala carte) that includes items like Grilled Cesar Salad, Kanpachi Crudo, Burrata Tikka Masala, Fried Chicken and Croque Madame, to name a few. The children's menu includes a choice of scrambled eggs with bacon, kid’s burger with fries or french toast. The restaurant is also serving dinner for Mother’s Day from 4PM-8:45PM with a $65/per person prix fixe.

The Peacock Inn

20 Bayard Ln., Princeton

Available Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-2PM, The Peacock Inn is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch. Items include Jersey Clam Chowder, House-made Beignets, Louisiana Prawns, Colossal Mussels & Bay Scallops Esabeche, as well as Farmer’s Omelet, Butcher’s Omelet and more. Reservations are required.

Elements

66 Witherspoon St., Princeton

Elements is hosting a special 3-course Brunch from 10:30AM-2:30PM on Sunday. The cost is $79/person with a children’s menu that is $39/person. A special 5-course tasting menu will be served from 4:30PM-7:00PM for $125. Reservations are limited.

The brunch includes items like Smoked Salmon,Salad of Local Lettuces & Endive, Madai Sashimi, Scallop, Omelette, Eggs Benedict & 48-hour Short Rib & Eggs.

The Nassau Inn

10 Palmer Square, Princeton
The Nassau Inn’s Mother’s Day Menu is ala carte and features dishes such as Crab Cake Benedict, Steak Frites, Ricotta Stuffed Gnocchi and more.

Mediterra

29 Hulfish St., Princeton

Mediterra is offering their Box to Table that includes Boat Scallops, French Camembert cheese and more. The box serves 4 and is precooked and read to reheat. You can order at terramomo.com/store.

Lucy’s Kitchen

830 State Rd #3, Princeton

Lucy’s is offering Dinners for 2 to go, like Poached Organic Salmon Dinner with Cucumber Dill Sauce & Jersey Asparagus Risotto and Cajun Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Mayo & Jersey Asparagus Risotto. You can find more dinners to order on their website.

LiLLiPiES’

301 N Harrison St, Princeton

emale trio, Darnabee Jones, is set to kick off LiLLiPiES’ Sunday Brunch Jazz Series on May 9, 11:00am outdoors in front of the bakery at the Princeton Shopping Center. The series includes six concerts in the jazz genres – all are free and open to the public. Enjoy a fresh baked treat & coffee with Mom outside.