Mothers deserve the world. They tended to us when we were sick, they fed us when we were hungry, they worried about us when we came home late and they cheered us on through every step in life. All that, and she changed our diapers, too. So, what better way to celebrate moms than treating them to brunch, lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day?
Here are some restaurants around Chattanooga that will put a smile on mom’s face and a yummy in her tummy. Just be sure to call ahead for reservations, because most every proprietor will agree with local restaurateur Lawton Haygood, owner of Sugar’s Ribs, Sidetrack and The Boathouse Raw Bar and Rotisserie, who says Mother’s Day is “one of our busiest days of the year.”
Many restaurants, such as Public House, have been completely booked for weeks, says owner Nathan Lindley. So you’re best advised to call ahead so Momma won’t be disappointed. Nothing worse than that!
Here are some suggestions of places you’ll find new menus for moms and, hopefully, a seat. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14.
› The Acropolis Grill, 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd. Acropolis will open its door Mother’s Day morning with a number of specials that will include a starter of fried green tomatoes topped with herbed goat cheese and prosciutto ham; and entrees of grilled Heritage pork chop served with Riverview Farm grits and spring succotash, pan-seared sea bass over fingerling potatoes, and grilled Springer Mountain chicken over roasted vegetable orzo. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone: 423-899-5341.