The day is nearing quickly. You know, that ONE special day that every mom gets, Mother’s Day. This year it’s on Sunday, May 12 and I’ve got the job of making restaurant reservations for our gang in Lehigh Valley. I’ve found ten great places to take your mom, and I’ve listed them in no particular order. Some are offering special brunches and others are opening up special for the day.

  1. Blue Mountain Ski Area, 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, Pa., 610-826-7700, Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., MENU, Brunch $24.95 Adults; $12.95 - 12 & Under; Free - 2 & Under
  2. Iron Lakes Country Club, 3625 Shankweiler Rd., Allentown, Pa., 610-395-3369, Brunch Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MENU, Brunch $29.50 adults; $19.50 children under 10
  3. Allentown BrewWorks, 812 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa., 610-433-7777, Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., MENU, Brunch $22.95 Adults; $11.95 Children 5-9; Children 4 & Under Free (also available at Bethlehem BrewWorks)
  4. blue grillhouse, 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem, Pa., 610-691-8400, Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., MENU, Brunch $38 adult; $18 child (12 & under)
  5. Buckeye Tavern, 3741 Brookside Rd., Macungie, Pa., 610-966-4411, Brunch Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., MENU, Brunch $24.95 Adults; $12.95 Children 4-12
  6. Copperhead Grille, 1731 Airport Rd., Allentown, Pa., 610-403-4600, Dining Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m,. MENU, Surf & Turf special $21 to $29, regular menu served as well (also available at Center Valley location)
  7. EDGE, 74 W., Broad St., Bethlehem, Pa., 610-814-0100, Brunch Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., MENU, Brunch menu, $34.95 adults; kids 6-12 $14.95; kids under 5 free
  8. Sangria*, 840 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa., 610-432-3280, Dining Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., MENU, Exclusive, pre-fixed menu still TBD
  9. Grille 3501, 3501 Broadway, Allentown, Pa., 610-706-0100, Dining Hours: 1 to 7 p.m., MENU, Regular dinner menu being offered, $23 to $34
  10. Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, Pa., 610-682-7100, Brunch Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m,. MENU, Brunch $27.95 adults; seniors $19.95; children 10 and under $13.95; children 5 and under FREE

Now that I’ve done my homework, I need to decide and make reservations quickly as these places will fill up fast. They all sound great, but I have to choose. Which one would you go with? Decisions, decisions.

*Sangria closed July 2013.