Plan for brunch this Mother's Day in Naples, Bonita, Fort Myers

Mom has had to wait two years for dinner on her special day.

The pandemic closed restaurants for Mother's Day 2020 but it's a new year so why not celebrate with your mother, grandmother or mother figure in your life. 

These restaurants in Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Cape Coral offer dining specials for mothers on their day.

If you don't see a restaurant listed that has a Mother's Day special, email the information in the format below to dave.osborn@naplesnews.com.

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Angelina's Ristorante

Offering exclusive menu items during their final brunch of the season Sunday, May 9,at Angelina's, 24041 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs. Executive Chef Ryan Fredstrom presents a Mother's Day Brunch Board featuring Italian bread and pastries, frittata, pizzette, fresh fruit, blueberry ricotta French toast, panettone, Nueske's bacon, salumi and cheeses, and more. Pricing is $50 for two guests and $100 for four guests. For dinner, guests can indulge in Fredstrom's famous lobster ravioli as well as a selection of fresh seafood and raw bar items. RSVP at angelinasofbonitasprings.com or 239-390-3187

Bonefish Grill

Open at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 9, featuring Mother’s Day menu includes Rockefeller "Butterfish," which is Alaskan Black Cod topped with creamy spinach and jumbo lump crab; steak & shrimp wood-grilled center cut seven-ounce sirloin paired with five jumbo shrimp; and more options. Dine in our take out, which family bundles starting at $29.90 and include salad, fresh bread and pesto and house-baked cookies; available for both delivery and carside carryout. Bundles include bang bang shrimp tacos, Mahi + shrimp and more. (26381 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, 239-390-9208; 14261 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, 239-489-1240; 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, 239-417-1212; 900 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, 239-574-1018; bonefishgrill.com)

Hogfish Harry's

Chef Everett is creating a special Tropical Inspired Meal for mom on Sunday, May 9. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. This includes Challah French toast (bananas foster, candied walnuts, Chantilly-whipped crfeam, Ohio pure maple syrprise and cherrywood bacon, until 4 p.m.); yellowedge grouper (pan-roasted yellowedge grouper, spring asparagus, melted leeks, jumbo lump crab, herb-whipped potato, foie gras fondue, after 4 p.m. only); dessert of brioche apple bread pudding, Vahlrona white chocolate, whiskey creme anglaise and root beer carambel, available all day). 600 Neapoiltan Way; hogfishharrys.com; 239) 776-7623

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The Local

Chef Jeff and his team are preparing two farm to table specials to celebrate moms on Mother's Day: a squash blossom frittata ($13) and Mulberry Streusel ($7.50) dessert. The squash blossoms and mulberries are from Inyoni Organic Farm. 5323 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples. Open at 11 a.m., mask required and all staff wear masks. 239-596-3276 or thelocalnaples.com

Oxbow Bar & Grill

Guests can choose to treat Mom to a fabulous dinner and waterfront dining at Oxbow Bar & Grill, 1300 Hendry St., Fort Myers. With the purchase of a dinner entrée, all moms will receive a complimentary glass of prosecco or a fresh flower. Dinner entrees include Grilled Beef Short Rib, Andouille Crusted Snapper, Smoked Half Chicken, Grilled Filet Mignon, Low Country Shrimp, and more. The menu can be viewed here and reservations are highly recommended. RSVP 239-314-3856 or oxboysfortmyers.com

Parmesan Pete's

The restaurant at 7935 Airport-Pulling Road opens at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 9, offering a three-course prix-fixe menu that also includes a Prosecco Split. Guests have choice of appetizer or salad, entrée and dessert. Cost: $45 per person plus tax. 239-992-3663 or parmesanpetes.com

Roy's Restaurant

Starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 9, enjoy a two-course Hawaiian-inspired brunch featuring Roy's favorites like crab cake Benedict, Hawaiian seafood omelette and New York strip and eggs. Also serving special menu 3-9 p.m. with favorites including grilled filet mignon and Maine lobster tail. Children's menu for brunch and dinner is $12.95. Roy's classics menu also available. 26831 South Bay Drive, No. 100, Bonita Springs; 239-498-7697; roysrestaurant.com

Sea Salt

Brunch will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at Sea Salt. Salmon & shrimp, with kale, tomato, avocado, bacon, radish, crouton, brown sugar and vinegar pan reduction. $36 per person. RSVP. 239-434-7258; 1186 Third St. S., Naples. seasaltnaples.com

The Silver King Ocean Brasserie

Prix fixe small plates for $39 at Mother’s Day Brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers. Brunch includes a pantry basket and chef’s seasonal fruit plate, plus a choice of three of the following small plates: Seafood Crepe, Mushrooms & Toast, Tuna, Eggplant Roll, Avocado, Spanish Frittata, Mole Chicken Tostada, 72-hour Braised Short Rib, Dulce de Leche French Toast. RSVP 239-314-3855 or luminaryhotel.com/taste/#silver-king-ocean-brasserie

21 Spices by chef Asif

From 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 9, diners can enjoy a prix fixe menu for two, which is first-course choice of Dahi Bada with Tamarind chutney or pea & lentil sprout salad with peanuts; second-course choice of chicken lollipop 65 or cauliflower malai roast; third-course choice of Maine lobster au gratin or vegetable au gratin with curry leaves and mustard; fourth-course choice of hyderabadi lamb Haleem or vegetable biryani; fifth course is cardamom hazelnut chocolate dome. Included in this special menu is a complimentary hand selected spice box by chef Asif (value $35). Cost per couple: $189. Limited regular menu available too. RSVP at 239-919-8830; 4270 Tamiami Trail E., No. 21; 21spicesdining.com

T-Michaels Steak and Lobster House

Serving from noon-8 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at T-Michaels, 4050 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples. Menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and sides. RSVP. 239-261-0622. tmichaels.com

Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and News-Press. Follow him on Instagram @detroitdave88 and on Twitter @NDN_dosborn.