Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch or dinner at the following Cape May restaurants. Reservations are strongly recommended where available.

Aleathea’s at the Inn of Cape May – Beachfront for Mother’s Day Serving dinner from 4-8pm. For reservations, call 609-884-5555.

Beach Plum Farm Brunch – Where better to usher in Mother’s Day than in this magical setting of the 62-acre Beach Plum Farm, where signs of spring are everywhere?!  Guests can enjoy a farm-to-table family brunch at the farm featuring farm-fresh eggs cooked several ways, their own sausage and bacon, and all the other classic favorites.  Chef Todd Phillips will be using ingredients harvested right from our farm for his buffet menu. Enjoy communal seating in the picnic grove and hoop house. A cash bar featuring festive Mimosas, wine, and Bloody Mary’s will also be available.  Seatings are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. $35 per adult, $15 for children ages 4-12. Seating is limited, visit www.beachplumfarmcapemay.com/whats-new/ to make reservations.  Beach Plum Farm is located at 140 Stevens Street, West Cape May, NJ 08204 and can be contacted by calling 609-602-0128.

Congress Hall Brunch — Guests can leave the cooking to the chefs at Congress Hall this Mother’s Day and take the special women in their lives out for a decadent brunch. The Grand Ballroom will host the popular annual buffet, featuring omelets made to order, carving stations, and delectable baked goods. Kids can enjoy a ride on the Congress Hall Express around the beautiful veranda and Grand Lawn. Brunch runs from 9am – 2pm and is $42 for adults and $16 for kids ages 4-12. Reservations can be made by calling 609-884-6542. Congress Hall is located at 200 Congress Place, Cape May 08204.

Grand Hotel (Hemingway’s)– Breakfast in the 5th floor oceanfront penthouse from 8am – 11am. $19.95 adults; $11.95 children 12 and under.  Brunch 11:30 -2 with additions available. $34.95 adults; $14.95 children 12 and under. Reservations are required. Call 609-884-5611 ext. 516.

The Merion Inn – Mother’s Day Sit-down brunch from $12; Supper from $19. Add $10 for appetizer and dessert. Not a buffet! Regular menu and Mother’s Day Specials served noon to 8pm (including a few brunch items ‘til 1:30)  For reservations, call 609-884-8363.

The Rusty Nail:  Chef Jimmy’s Fried Chicken – There’s nothing like Mom’s cooking, especially when your mom’s fried chicken recipe is famous. The Rusty Nail’s Executive Chef, James Burton, learned his way around the kitchen from his mom, Dot, and honors her legacy every Mother’s Day by cooking up her famous fried chicken. Guests can enjoy a half of a Southern Fried Chicken with a side of mac-and-cheese, collard greens and cornbread for $19.95, and to sweeten the deal, every lady who orders the special will receive a complimentary sweet tea or sweet tea cocktail.  The Rusty Nail is located at 205 Beach Ave, Cape May 08204 and can be contacted by calling 609-884-0017.

SeaSalt– Celebrate Mother’s Day at the beach. Brunch served 11am – 2pm . 3-course prix fixe with a specialty brunch cocktail. Live jazz music with the Herb Moore trio. $35 per person +tax and gratuity. Reservations suggested. 1035 Beach Avenue, 609-884-7000.

Tisha’s – Mother’s Day Brunch being served 10am to 2:30pm. For reservations, call 609-884-9119.

Union Park – Union Park is serving a 3-course fixed-price Mother’s Day menu from 2 – 8pm. $35 per person + tax and gratuities. For reservations, call 609-884-8811.

The Washington Inn – Mother’s Day Brunch from 10am to 2pm. A La Carte dining room will be open from 4-7pm with an a la carte menu. For reservations, call 609-884-5697.

Outside of Cape May

Coastal Blue at Hotel Icona – 3 course Mother’s Day Brunch includes morning entrees, a carving station, salads, lunch entrees, desserts and baked goods. $32 adults; $15 for children under 12. For reservations, call 609-224-1124. In Wildwood Crest at 9701 Atlantic Avenue.