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Wondering where to celebrate Mother’s Day? These Delaware restaurants are moms’ top picks
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Mother’s Day is almost here, and if you’re still looking for ways to a woman in your life, why not use input straight from the source?
A new survey has revealed that a few restaurants familiar to Delawareans placed among the top 150 restaurants moms would like to visit to celebrate the holiday.
Best Delaware restaurants to celebrate Mother’s Day
Mixbook, a photobook company, polled 3,014 mothers in April to find out which restaurants in the United States they are most eager to visit this Mother’s Day.
Out of the 150 places chosen, three Delaware spots made the list.
The House of William & Merry in Hockessin is the top pick for Delaware. The restaurant, housed in a 100-year-old restored farmhouse, was lauded for its cozy atmosphere and fine dining options. It is run by a husband-and-wife duo and is known for its farm-to-table offerings featuring locally sourced ingredients that showcase New American flavors with a unique spin.
With a menu that changes frequently to highlight seasonal offerings, this option is sure to wow Mom, even if she has visited before.
The next pick in Delaware is Victoria’s Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, which is located within the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel. The venue’s refined, charming vibe, three-tiered dining room and ocean views are a few highlights, along with alfresco dining available on the boardwalk patio during warmer months.
If Mom is looking for a fine dining experience, Victoria’s delivers just that across breakfast, dinner and its fan-favorite Sunday brunch.
Le Cavalier at The Green Room in Wilmington’s historic Hotel du Pont is the final Delaware appearance in the rankings. The menu is influenced by the flavors of North Africa and Provence, France, featuring French classics and innovative dishes. Le Cavalier is known for its elegant setting, offering a fine-dining experience that elevates a brunch or dinner reservation.
This pick is great for moms wanting to try something new and feel pampered like the royalty they are.
The top 10 restaurants in the U.S. moms want to visit for Mother’s Day are:
- 1 Pico at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California
- The Middleton Place Restaurant in Charleston South Carolina
- Harvest on Hudson in Hudson, New York
- Osteria 57 in New York City, New York
- Honey Salt in Las Vegas Nevada
- Mozelle’s in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Huggo’s On the Rocks in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
- Stone Cliff Inn in Oregon City, Oregon
- The Allis in Chicago, Illinois
- Atchafalaya Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana
Mother’s Day dining trends
Mixbook’s poll found that American and New American cuisine, meals honoring traditional flavors while adding creative twists, were top choices for mothers across the U.S. Respondents also highlighted many farm-to-table and seasonal menus, particularly in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest.
When it comes to ambiance, many moms chose top-rated restaurants with scenic outdoor dining options, whether it’s in the form of a terrace, a table for four in the garden or an oceanfront view. Places with historical intrigue and unique decor were also prevalent in the top 150.
Mixbook discovered that brunch is the preferred dining option for Mother’s Day, with many of the restaurants included in the top 150 highlighted for their morning and midday offerings.
However you choose to celebrate this year, any effort to make the women in your life feel special is a worthwhile one.
Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys’tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline.com.