Most years, Mother’s Day fills 87 million seats in restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association.
This year, the dining industry’s No. 1 holiday is going to be very different.
With business disrupted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, many full service restaurants where folks likely would have taken mom are closed, as are related businesses such as wineries and casinos.
Few restaurants in the Inland Empire have announced special Mother’s Day menus for this Sunday, May 10.
Many local restaurants, however, are still open and serving meals for takeout or delivery. For example, South Coast Winery is reopening its Vineyard Rose Restaurant for weekend curbside pickup this Friday. Its to-go menu includes entrees, salads, desserts, wine and beer, but nothing labeled specifically for Mother’s Day.
If you want to see if your favorite restaurant is doing anything special for Mother’s Day, try checking its social media pages. Some restaurants have been posting their menus there, but not on their main websites.
Here are some of the Mother’s Day offerings that have been announced for the IE. Most require pre-ordering by at least a day, and some have earlier deadlines.
Los Angeles County
Claremont
The Meat Cellar: Casserole offerings that serve as many as six people include French Toast, bread pudding or chocolate brioche swirl for $30, or savories such as eggs Portugal for $45. Extras include bacon or sausage for $7 and biscuits and gravy for $14. 160 W. Foothill Blvd., 909-741-7875, themeatcellar.com
Riverside County
Corona
Toasted Barrel: Mother’s Day specials include prime rib, $32; chicken cordon bleu, $27; and grilled salmon, $27. All include potato choice and fresh vegetables. Desserts are $10 extra. Call to order ahead for pickup 2-6 p.m. 1300 El Sobrante Road, 951-737-9463, ttoastedbarrel.com
Murrieta
Anthony’s Lounge & Ristorante: Stuffed chicken breast over risotto, antipasti, salad, tiramisu and Brut champagne or red wine, $140 for five people. There’s also surf and turf with a 6-ounce filet with lobster tail, $99. Call in advance to order. 24630 Washington Ave., Suite 100, 951-677-1099, https://www.anthonyslounge.com/
Norco
The Fieldhouse Restaurant and Bar: The restaurant at SilverLakes Equestrian and Sports Park will offer 8-ounce filet mignon with jasmine rice, mixed vegetables and New York cheesecake for $32. 5555 Hamner Ave. 951-405-0102, fieldhouserestaurant.com
Temecula
Thornton Winery: Slow braised short rib, choice of sides, Meyer lemon cheesecake for $35. Preorder by May 8. 32575 Rancho California Road. 951-699-0099, thorntonwine.com
San Bernardino County
Colton
Le Rendez-Vous Cafe: Mother’s Day bundles at $25 per person include choice of two entrees, potatoes, vegetables, and dessert. The entrees are pork loin, beef bourguignon, chicken, vegetarian Cajun pasta, and sweet chili salmon. Order by May 9. 201 E. Valley Blvd., 909-424-0355, lerendezvousrestaurant.com
Rancho Cucamonga
Magic Lamp Inn: Surf and turf at $39 per person with 8-ounce filet and grilled jumbo shrimp, or meals for two at $60 with choice of filet, prime rib, salmon, chicken; two sides; dessert; and bottle of wine. Phone to pre-order. 8189 E Foothill Blvd., 909-981-8659, magiclampinn.com
The Sycamore Inn: Eight Mothers’ Day entrees include prime rib, filet mignon, rack of lamb, and of course salmon. Meals include soup or salad, potatoes, and vegetables. Prices range from $30 to $44. Desserts, cheesecake or Death by Chocolate, are $8. Pre-orders only by May 9. 8318 Foothill Blvd., 909-982-1104, thesycamoreinn.com
Redlands
Carolyn’s Cafe: Signature coffee cakes available for preorder and pickup on May 9 or 10, $34. 1150 Brookside Ave., 909-335-8181, carolynscaferedlands.com/
Greensleeves Steakhouse: Couples and family packs include filet mignon or tomahawk steaks, sides, bread and butter and cheesecake or chocolate cake, $75-$299. Preorder for pickup. 218 Orange St., 909-335-1752, https://www.greensleevessteakhouse.com/mother-s-day
Olive & Citrus: Brunch package, available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10, includes a three-cheese frittata, sautéed potatoes, brioche toast with house-made jam, salad, and fresh fruit tart for $35. Dinner package, available 4-6 p.m., includes choice of salmon, paella, or steak, with focaccia, salad, and fresh fruit tart, $45.75-$72.75. Online ordering is available. 255 E Olive Ave., 909-674-0094, oliveandcitrus.com
Martha Green’s The Eating Room: Mother’s Day special for $84.95 serves six and includes a 9-inch quiche, cranberry mandarin salad, cinnamon rolls, scones, and chocolate-dipped strawberries, according to a Facebook post. Phone in orders through May 7 for pickup 10 a.m.-noon on Mother’s Day. 107 E. Citrus Ave., 909-792-5400, allmarthagreen.com
Yucaipa
American Road Trip Bar & Grill: Three-course Mother’s Day meals start at $19.99 and include salad, two sides, and choice of cheesecake or bread puddling. Entrees are prime rib, poached salmon, and Maui pineapple chicken. Pickup only, with 15 percent off pre-orders phoned in by May 8. 33960 Yucaipa Blvd., 909-797-7774, eatatart.net
