These 13 Charlotte restaurants are offering brunch and dinner specials for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 8, meaning it’s time to decide how to show your mom the appreciation she deserves.

Some places in Charlotte are offering deals on brunch, dinner, desserts and drinks to celebrate the holiday and ensure all the moms in your life feel loved.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to take your mom for Mother’s Day, start with these local hot spots for dine-in or takeout.

Billy Sunday

Location: 1115 N. Brevard St., Unit 1, Charlotte, NC 28206

Neighborhood: NoDa

What to try: Enjoy specials on wine, draft beer, and cocktails while you sample some bar bites, like pimento cheese and crackers, spinach artichoke dip and deviled eggs.

What to know: The restaurant is open from noon-9 p.m. Make reservations.

Bulla Gastrobar

Location: 4310 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211

Neighborhood: SouthPark

What to try: Begin with a slice of avocado toast, then try the Bulla Benedict (poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy chorizo and asparagus) and finish your meal off with some blueberry and ricotta pancakes.

What to know: The restaurant is offering a three-course brunch menu for $29, starting at 10 a.m.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Location: 620 University Center Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262

Neighborhood: University City

What to try: Treat your mom to cocktails like the Strawberry Sweet-tart, with vodka, raspberry, pineapple juice, strawberry puree and topped with sliced strawberries for $7.49.

What to know: The restaurant is also offering a selection of take-home family bundles starting at $26.99, with options like hand-breaded chicken tenders and salmon, served with two sides. Place an order.

Dilworth Tasting Room SouthPark

Location: 4905 Ashley Park Ln., Suite J, Charlotte, NC 28210

Neighborhood: SouthPark

What to try: Mother’s Day brunch specials, made by Chef Jonathan Shuler, include chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits and cinnamon rolls with vanilla ice cream.

What to know: The event lasts from 3-9 p.m. Make reservations.

Dish

Location: 1220 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

What to try: The smoked brisket hash, tomato biscuit casserole or fried chicken thighs, and one the five gourmet cocktails on the menu.

What to know: Brunch will be served from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Location: 101 S. Tryon St., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28280

Neighborhood: Uptown

What to try: The lobster quiche, roasted avocado with jumbo lump crab, or steak and eggs.

What to know: Brunch will be served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Make reservations.

Harry’s Grille & Tavern

Location: 2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273

Neighborhood: Ayrsley

Location: 8626 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210

Neighborhood: SouthPark

What to try: The creme brulee french toast, shrimp and grits or crab cake eggs benedict.

What to know: Brunch will be served from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and live music performances at both locations will last from 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Mariposa

Location: 500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

What to try: The lamb burger, topped with sun-dried tomato jam, white onion, smoked gouda, arugula and tzatziki, and the chocolate mousse for dessert.

What to know: Brunch is $50 per person, and lasts from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations are required..

Napa at Kingsley

Location: 1310 Broadcloth St., Fort Mill, SC

Neighborhood: Fort Mill

What to know: Brunch selections like french toast, crab cake benedict and prime ranch steak and eggs, and grilled salmon, or dinner dishes like the veal picatta and dry-aged pork chop.

What to know: The three-course brunch is $34, and the three-course dinner is $55.

PARA

Location: 235 W. Tremont Ave., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

Neighborhood: South End

What to try: The Mother’s Day menu features deviled eggs with loaded jalapeno, house hot sauce and one egg any style, and pork belly with grits, greens, poached egg and maple bourbon glaze.

What to know: You can make reservations online.

To-go options

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Location: 16836 Birkdale Commons Pkwy., Suite D, Huntersville, NC 28078

Neighborhood: Huntersville

What to try: The I-40 pie – with pecans, chocolate chips, a dash of toasted coconut and smooth pecan filling – or sample the Southern Custard pie, made with smooth buttermilk filling.

What to know: For curbside delivery, call the shop at 704-997-8441 when you arrive.

Table & Twine

Location: 2600 Youngblood St., Charlotte, NC 28203

Neighborhood: South End

What to try: Pick up a Mother’s Day meal kit filled with lowcountry shrimp and grits, roasted tomato and sharp cheddar quiche and applewood smoked bacon.

What to know: Bundles start at $129.99, and can feed up to six or up to 10 people. The deadline to order is May 1. Place an order.

Thoughtful Baking Co.

Location: 901 Berryhill Rd., Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28208

Neighborhood: Seversville

What to try: Farm-to-table brunch options like the broccoli and cheddar quiche or strawberry oat crumble pie for $65.

What to know: Each meal serves 4-6 people, and comes with a full-size lemon poppy seed pound cake loaf.

This story was originally published April 28, 2022 at 10:03 AM.

Evan Moore

The Charlotte Observer

Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.