Mother's Day Hot Take: OpenTable Research Suggests Moms Want a 'Time Out' This Year

OpenTable releases its annual Top 100 Brunch Restaurants list, with venues fit for the whole family, solo dines and everything in between

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms have spoken and they want to take a load off this Mother's Day. OpenTable research reveals 39% of moms have had to book their own celebratory meal, and 44% say that having someone else take the lead on decisions makes Mother's Day the most special.¹ The findings also show an interest in having their own time out, with nearly one-third of mothers (30%) considering dining out solo as part of their Mother's Day celebrations, in line with a larger movement of embracing 'me time.'¹

What Moms Really Want For Mother's Day: OpenTable Unveils 2025 Dining Insights

• Early dining means the whole day is free: 46% of moms want to start celebrations early to maximize relaxation time throughout the day.¹ OpenTable data backs the trend: while noon was the most popular time to dine on Mother's Day 2024, 10am saw the most growth, up 19% YoY.²
• Relaxing views are a priority: The number one wish-list for moms designing their perfect Mother's Day meal out is a waterfront or scenic view (64%).¹ Venues on OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch list like North Pond in Chicago, and Mala Ocean Tavern in Hawaii are sure to deliver when it comes to views.
• Up the ante, moms deserve it: A chef's tasting menu is a must-have for 51% of moms¹ , as OpenTable data from 2024 showed a 29% YoY increase in OpenTable Experience dining on Mother's Day.²
• Brunch is the main event, but celebrations will last all weekend long: 73% of moms surveyed want to celebrate Mother's Day with a family brunch with their children but the fun doesn't stop there, as 66% of U.S. consumers will celebrate multiple times over the weekend, whether with family, friends or solo.¹

"Moms want to take a backseat on planning this year, but here's the wake-up call for anyone looking to deliver that stress-free experience: 29% of families have had to panic-book within 24 hours of the holiday¹, and use of our 'Notify Me' alerts jumped 36% year-over-year³  – so plan ahead," said Cheryl Paniagua, VP of Restaurant Sales & Services at OpenTable. "For families looking to give the gift of a decision-free day for moms, our annual Top 100 Brunch list is a great place to start."

Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2025

With Mother's Day consistently ranking as the busiest dining day of the year, securing the perfect table is more competitive than ever. To help families navigate this much-anticipated celebration, OpenTable has released its annual list of Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2025, compiled by analyzing more than 10 million diner reviews, along with diner ratings, reservation demand, percentage of five-star reviews among other factors.⁴

California takes home the most number of brunch spots this year, with 22 spots including San Francisco's Elena's and Los Angeles' Republique, followed by New York, with 12 restaurants including beloved restaurants like The Odeon and Little Owl in New York City.

The Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America are as follows (in alphabetical order by state). For additional inspiration, explore OpenTable's Mother's Day dining hub and visit the OpenTable app.

California

• Baltaire - Los Angeles, CA
• Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove - Newport Coast, CA
• Cesarina - San Diego, CA
• Dalida - San Francisco, CA
• Elena's - San Francisco, CA
• Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens - Corona Del Mar, CA
• Foreign Cinema - San Francisco, CA
• Girl & the Goat L.A. - Los Angeles, CA
• insideOUT - San Diego, CA
• Mister A's - San Diego, CA
• Mustards Grill - Yountville, CA
• Nick's on State - Carlsbad, CA
• Original Joe's Westlake - Daly City, CA
• Republique - Los Angeles, CA
• Scala Osteria – Napa, CA
• Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch - Santa Barbara, CA
• Summit House - Fullerton, CA
• The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil - Rutherford, CA
• The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco, CA
• The Tea House on Los Rios - San Juan Capistrano, CA
• The Village Pub - Woodside, CA
• Zuni Cafe - San Francisco, CA

District of Columbia

• Chez Billy Sud - Washington DC
• dLeña - Washington DC
• Filomena Ristorante - Washington DC
• Old Ebbitt Grill - Washington DC

Florida

• La Nouvelle - St. Augustine, FL
• Latitudes - Key West, FL
• MILA - Miami Beach, FL
• Sails Restaurant - Naples, FL
• Ulele - Tampa, FL

Georgia

• Canoe - Atlanta, GA
• Casi Cielo Mexican Cuisine - Atlanta, GA
• Lips - Atlanta, GA
• Poor Calvin's - Atlanta, GA
• Rumi's Kitchen - Atlanta, GA

Hawaii

• Duke's Beach House Maui - Lahaina, HI
• Mala Ocean Tavern - Lahaina, HI
• Merriman's - Waimea - Big Island - Kamuela, HI

Idaho

• Ten/6 - Coeur d' Alene, ID

Illinois

• 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago - Chicago, IL
• Café Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago, IL
• Duck Duck Goat - Chicago, IL
• Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago, IL
• Gibsons Italia - Chicago, IL
• Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Chicago, IL
• Mon Ami Gabi - Chicago, IL
• North Pond - Chicago, IL
• Petite Vie - Western Springs, IL
• Pizzeria Portofino - Chicago, IL
• RL Restaurant - Chicago, IL

Indiana

• The Cake Bake Shop - Caramel, IN

Kentucky

• Carson's on Main - Lexington, KY

Louisiana

• Atchafalaya Restaurant - New Orleans, LA
• Brennan's - New Orleans, LA
• La Petite Grocery - New Orleans, LA
• St Francisville Inn & Restaurant - St Francisville, LA

Massachusetts

• Bar Vlaha - Brookline, MA
• Brassica Kitchen - Boston, MA
• Comfort Kitchen - Boston, MA
• Krasi - Boston, MA
• Prima - Boston, MA
• Silver Dove Afternoon Tea - Boston, MA

Minnesota

• Baldamar - Roseville, MN

Missouri

• Annie Gunn's - Chesterfield, MO

North Carolina

• Afternoon Tea at the O.Henry Hotel - Greensboro, NC
• Herons - Cary, NC

New Jersey

• Tops Diner - East Newark, NJ

Nevada

• Eiffel Tower - Las Vegas, NV
• Esther's Kitchen - Las Vegas, NV
• Ocean Prime - Las Vegas, NV

New York

• BG - Bergdorf Goodman - New York, NY
• Cafe Luxembourg - New York, NY
• Carmine's - 44th Street - New York, NY
• Del Vino Vineyards - Northport, NY
• Gallagher's Steakhouse - Manhattan - New York, NY
• Little Owl - New York, NY
• Nubeluz - New York, NY
• Palma - New York, NY
• Tavern on the Green - New York, NY
• The Farm Italy Restaurant + Bar - Huntington, NY
• The Odeon - New York, NY
• Tony's Di Napoli - Midtown - New York, NY

Ohio

• Forno Kitchen and Bar - Columbus, OH
• Lindey's - Columbus, OH
• Pier W - Cleveland, OH

Oklahoma

• FRIDA southwest - Oklahoma City, OK

Pennsylvania

• Parc - Philadelphia, PA
• Talula's Garden - Philadelphia, PA

Rhode Island

• The Lawn Terrace at Castle Hill - Newport, RI

Tennessee

• Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - Townsend, TN
• Noko - Nashville, TN

Texas

• Aba - Austin, TX
• Al Biernat's - Oak Lawn - Dallas, TX
• Cafe Pacific - Dallas, TX
• Kenny's Wood Fired Grill - Dallas, TX
• Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar - Austin, TX

Virginia

• L'Auberge Chez Francois - Great Falls, VA
• Le Yaca - Williamsburg, VA

Washington

• Tilikum Place Cafe - Seattle, WA

¹ Consumer Research

An online survey was conducted by Walr among 1,542 US consumers who will be celebrating Mother's Day this year.  Minimum quotas have been applied to major cities. Fieldwork took place between Friday 14th March - Tuesday 18th March 2025. Data has been collected adhering to MRS (Market Research Society) and ESOMAR guidelines to ensure ethical and accurate data collection.

² OpenTable Data

OpenTable looked at seated diners, and Experiences and time slot when noted, from online reservations from all active restaurants on the OpenTable platform in the U.S. on May 12, 2024 and compared it to the corresponding date period in 2023 (May 14, 2024).

³ OpenTable Data

OpenTable looked at use of Notify Me alerts on May 12, 2024 and compared it to the corresponding date period in 2023 (May 14, 2024).

⁴  Top 100 Brunch Restaurants Methodology

OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2025 list is generated from over 10 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics from 1st March 2024 - 28th February 2025. Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were considered and evaluated by a compilation of unique data points, including diner ratings, the percentage of five star reviews, the number of alerts set, the percentage of reservations made in advance, percentage of capacity and direct searches. Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score. The qualified restaurants were then filtered for a minimum number of brunch reviews and Sunday brunch availability. The resulting list appears A-Z, not in ranked order.

About OpenTable

OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), helps more than 60,000 restaurants worldwide fill 1.8 billion seats a year. OpenTable's world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

SOURCE OpenTable, Inc.