Spend this next Sunday by treating your mother to the meal she deserves. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and the best way to celebrate is with a feast fit for a queen! There are many hidden gems located in the heart of Columbus, and we’ve listed ten of our favorites. Eat, drink, and celebrate Mother’s Day at one of the following lovely restaurants!

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Wolf’s Ridge Brewing

Downtown

It is no secret that Columbus residents enjoy a nice cold beer, and especially when it is from one of the many local breweries located in the Columbus area. Take advantage of the many available breweries in order to make your Mother’s Day meal special as well as sentimental. One of the best combos of brews and eats in downtown Columbus is Wolf’s Ridge Brewing. Welcome to the casually elegant Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, a family owned restaurant known for its delicious cuisine and specially operated craft brewery. Delectable brunches are offered with chef specialties like the toad in the hole, an eggs, bacon, and potato concoction on a brioche, or the frittata, a duck eggs and goat cheese with truffle oil dish.

The Table

Weinland Park

A mix between comfort food, vegetarian, and contemporary American, The Table is a fabulous farm to table restaurant that provides an ambience and experience as much as it provides delicious eats. It resides in a historic area of Columbus in an old and quirky building that gives off a charming air. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day? The Table boasts repeat customers, as it continuously satisfies, and leaves visitors with full and happy stomachs. Book this intimate setting for a wonderful meal this Mother’s Day, and you surely won’t be disappointed. Plus, they are no stranger to special events like weddings and celebrations!

Union Cafe

Short North Arts District

Located in the center of the Short North Arts District, the Union Cafe is sure to draw a crowd this Sunday. It is one of the neighborhood’s most frequented cafes, and their weekend brunch is always something to celebrate. While the Union Cafe usually runs its most prominent business in the late hours of the night as a gay club, but crowds show up by the droves for their Sunday brunches and curious wait staff. The cafe has a popular cocktail bar and an outdoor patio perfect for relaxing. Specially for Mother’s Day, the Union Cafe is offering an array of “bars” for the occasion— a waffle bar, an omelette bar, and a mary-mimosa bar. If you’re looking do a reservation later in the day or evening, the restaurant serves modern American cuisine adjacent to its lengthy martini menu. Bottoms up!

Mitchell’s Steakhouse

Downtown (or Polaris)

Make a reservation this Mother’s Day right in the heart of Downtown Columbus at Mitchell’s Steakhouse. This classy establishment is the perfect joint to show your mother how much you appreciate her on this special day. The successful steakhouse guarantees a level of success like none other, ensuring an enjoyable and flawless experience. Mitchell’s provides an array of steaks and chops that are sure to satisfy, like a gorgonzola crusted ribeye, a bone marrow butter porterhouse, and a prime dry aged Kansas city strip. Reservations can be made for the whole family on Mother’s Day during their special operating hours this Sunday from noon to 9PM.

Matt the Miller’s Tavern

Fifth by Northwest

This upscale tavern creates a posh and fun atmosphere for great eats and even better conversation. Matt the Miller’s Tavern focuses on fresh ingredients, a menu designed by the chef, and unique culinary creations. The Tavern also carries an assortment of draft, craft, and local beers, a list that the restaurant is constantly rotating and improving to guarantee the best inventory. Stop by for their exclusive Sunday brunch this Mother’s Day to celebrate the one you love with eggs benedict and Belgian waffles, or book a reservation for lunch or dinner instead. There you can experience the amazing culinary concoctions that the Tavern puts forth to its guests-- Most specifically, Matt’s favorites, a series of dishes like the Tavern fish and chips or smoked pork tenderloin. Either way, your family is sure to appreciate the delicious food, appropriate costs, and excellent service.

SPAGIO

Grandview

This eccentric restaurant is the perfect fit if you are looking to wow your loved ones this Mother’s Day. A special day requires a special venue , and SPAGIO  on Grandview Ave can deliver that high-class experience you may be looking for. This Sunday they are offering a Mother’s Day brunch, complete with dishes of quiche, eggs, and biscuits. The restaurant’s focus and inspiration comes from European and Pacific Rim cuisine, so you can expect to find entrees like wood fire pizza, a la carte plates, and veal meatball pasta. Although the menu is on the smaller side, the dishes are extremely well received by customers and critics alike. Dishes wouldn’t be complete without its paired fine wine menu, so take another glance there for that extra something special.

G. Michael’s Bistro & Bar

German Village

Find your favorite unique dishes right at G. Michael’s Bistro & Bar, one of our popular recommendations for eating out this Mother’s Day. This innovative restaurant takes its inspiration from “low-country” Southern flavors, tastes, and dishes, and combines these with the chef’s personal flair to create a rotation of impeccable seasonal menus. Some of those fan favorites include shrimp and grits, pan-roasted pheasant breast, and broiled sashimi grade tuna. G. Michael’s Bistro & Bar is also a perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day if you are having difficulties on deciding how nice of a restaurant to dine in. This bistro has been described as “relaxed-upscale”, the perfect combination for an atmosphere that is both intimate, cozy, and elegant.

Z Cucina di Spirito

Fifth by Northwest

Z Cucina di Spirito is a top-notch Italian eatery located on Grandview Ave in Columbus. This white table cloth affair won’t disappoint, and the food is incomparable. The menu carries salads, small plates, and entrees alike, all using fresh handmade ingredients, like bread, sausage, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. For their most famous dishes, Z Cucina di Spirito also creates their pasta in house, including their notable handmade ravioli and tortolloni. Enjoy drinks during your Mother’s Day celebration as well, because the restaurant provides a complete bar with all sorts of classic Italian cocktails-- the Lavender Spritz and Basil Gin Smash have our vote. If cocktails are not your move, you can promise to be impressed by the authentic wine list offered, with many custom wines made available to the customers from Italian regions such as APulia, Tuscany, and Veneto.

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