Here are some of the best Columbus restaurants for a fancy or casual Mother’s Day meal

Mother’s Day can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but there’s one thing all moms have in common: they gotta eat.

Your moms don't want another candle or a bouquet of flowers that will die; they want to spend time with you. We’ve compiled a list of restaurants that will provide a meal for your mother she didn’t have to make.

If Mom wants fancy

Reservations recommended for these establishments.

Goetchius House

The Goetchius House is dedicating their Saturday brunch to mothers. Seating is limited, so you must reserve now.

• Saturday, May 11, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., 5pm to 9:00 pm
• 405 Broadway
• Reservations

Millhouse Kitchen and Bar

Treat mom to a fancy dinner with seating directly on the Riverwalk. You can have lunch or dinner on Saturday, but lunch only on Mother’s day proper.

• 1801 1st Ave.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Reservations

Epic Restaurant

Among the first of Columbus’ fine dining restaurants, mom will feel very appreciated after a dinner here. If you’re really trying to impress, vie for a seat at the Chef’s table.

• Eagle & Phenix Mill
• 1201 Front Ave.
• Saturday dinner service: 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (prefix menu 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Reservations

Mabella’s Italian Steakhouse

Want a steak in Uptown or North Columbus? You and your mother can choose between locations since the Midland spot is now open.

• 14 West 11th Street
• Friday and Saturday 5 pm - 11

• 6835 Midland Commons Blvd suite F
• Friday and Saturday 5pm to 11pm

If Mom wants casual

Cannon Brew Pub

If your mom is a beer drinker, this is the perfect place.

• 1041 Broadway
• Sunday 12pm to 9pm

Speakeasy

• 3123 Mercury Drive
• Sunday 11am to 8 pm

Banks Food Hall

If Mom likes variety, this is going to be your play. With a diverse mix of vendors, there’ll be something for everyone.

• 1002 Bay Avenue
• Saturday 8am to 10pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm
• List of vendors

Jarfly

If you can’t fly your mother to Fiji or Tahiti, take her to sit under the thatch umbrellas in the open air at Jarfly. I bet you could even get an umbrella in her drink.

• 1358 13th St.
• 706-505-1818
• Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

If Mom wants takeout

Let your mom live. Let her stay home, in her sweatpants and watch her stories, if that’s what she wants. Pick up some takeout and y’all can eat Mother’s Day lunch on the couch.

The Black Cow

You’ll miss out on the really cool playlist in the dining room, but the steak salad travels well.

• 115 12th Street
• Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
• 706-321-2020
• Online ordering

Camileaux’s Low Country Boil and Wings

Low country boil? Mom says, “yes please.”

• 1660 Whittlesey Road
• 706-507-9893
• Friday and Saturday 11 to 10 pm
• Menu