Heads up: Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10. Gatherings will need to be smaller than normal, and brunches will be at home rather than on patios in the spring air. But don’t let being stuck in the house mean being stuck in the kitchen. Some of D.C.’s best chefs are ready to serve up something special for the mother in your life. Whether it’s a packaged brunch for two, a family-style dinner, or a simple sweet treat, there’s an option out there to make the day special.. Here are some of the best options for takeout and delivery, including information on when and how to order.
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
Multiple locations
Give mom a sweet treat this weekend with Astro’s marshmallow fluff-stuffed lemon meringue pie doughnut. It’ll get a special “mom” topper along with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumble and raspberry sauce. Pick them up at the Falls Church (7511 Leesburg Pike #103) or D.C. (1308 G St. NW) locations on May 9 and 10.
Bresca
1906 14th St. NW
Michelin-starred chef Ryan Ratino is inviting moms to “BeeHome” and enjoy a four-course meal this Mother’s Day. Highlights include a mushroom tartine and the choice of a brioche stuffed chicken, a wagyu short rib, or smoked pork belly. The menu is $45 per person, with the option to add cocktails or wine. Orders can be made online, and guests must pick up at the restaurant.
Butter Me Up
651 Florida Ave. NW
Pop over to HalfSmoke in Shaw for its Butter Me Up breakfast pop-up shop. The restaurant is temporarily swapping grilled sausages for breakfast bites. It’ll deal out a free breakfast sandwich and coffee to the first 200 moms who stop by on Sunday morning.
City Winery
1350 Okie St. NE
Rather than a bouquet of roses, consider a bottle of rosé wine from City Winery. The Ivy City bar and restaurant is selling bottles and cases of the refreshing pink wine, as well as offering options for preordering both brunch and dinner for pickup. Each dinner meal can be customized with a salad, entree, two sides, and a dessert. Brunch comes with four options, like the savory chicken salad and sweet French toast casserole. Order online, starting at $20 per person.
Due South
301 Water St. SE
Groups of five can fill up on a comforting helping of shrimp and grits or a porchetta-style pork roast. Each comes with a side of butter lettuce salad with green goddess dressing and buttermilk biscuits and maple butter. Pecan pie bars or bread pudding can be added for an additional fee. The meals are $100 – $125, plus any extras. Pickup and delivery are available, and orders should be emailed to catering@georgetownevents.com by Friday, May 8.
Napoli Pasta Bar
2737 Sherman Ave. NW
An oven is all that’s needed to prepare this three-course Mother’s Day meal. Each ready-to-bake Italian feast comes with a vegetable lasagna and choice of fish or chicken. Finish off with gelato or sorbet. Bottles of wine can be added for $24. The package is $76 for two people, with options to expand it to feed four or six. Orders can be made by emailing napolipastabar@gmail.com for pickup on Saturday or Sunday. Delivery is limited.
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St. NW
Washington’s oldest restaurant has seven options for Mother’s Day brunch and lunch, complete with a main course, a vegetable, and a side for two or four. Pair dishes like jumbo lump crab cakes or glazed spiral ham with asparagus, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, or macaroni and cheese. Prices range from $75 to $300. Order on Tock before May 6.
Kaz Sushi Bistro
1915 L St. NW
This Japanese mainstay is rolling out—literally—a full spread for Mother’s Day. The special sushi platter includes 80 pieces of raw and cooked dishes. Expect California and spicy tuna rolls alongside tuna with truffle nigiri, chicken wings, and spicy green mussels. It’s priced at $235 and feeds four. Orders are due by May 9 by calling (202)-530-5500 or emailing eat@kazsushi.com.
Succotash
915 F St. NW and National Harbor, MD
Brunch cooking is safe in hands of chef Ed Lee, who is inspired by the influences Southern and Asian food. He’s planning a family-style brunch with mimosa supplies, bagels with cured salmon and cream cheese, omelets, cupcakes, and more. There’s also the option to add on additional gifts, like roses. It starts at $99 for two people, with each additional guest at $49.95. Orders should be made here for D.C. and here for National Harbor for a Sunday pickup.
Zaytinya
701 9th St. NW
Let chef José Andrés and his team wow loved ones this Sunday with a feast from Zaytinya’s Mediterranean-inspired kitchen. The menu leads with a roasted lamb shoulder and a spread of lemon roasted potatoes, asparagus, olives, cheese, and other snacks. Turkish coffee chocolate cake provides the finish, and wine can be added. The special is $135 and feeds four people. Place orders by calling the restaurant at (202) 638-0800.
