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.

Moms don't want another candle or a bouquet of flowers that will die; they want to spend time with their children. We’ve compiled a list of Columbus 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: noon to 2 p.m., 5-9 p.m.
• 405 Broadway
• Reservations

Millhouse Kitchen and Bar

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

• 1801 First Ave.
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5-10 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: 4:30-9:30 p.m. (prefix menu 4:30-6 p.m.)
• Reservations

Mabella’s Italian Steakhouse

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

• 14 W. 11th St.
• Friday and Saturday: 5-11 p.m.

• 6835 Midland Commons Blvd., Suite F
• Friday and Saturday: 5-11 p.m.

If Mom wants casual

Cannon Brew Pub

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

• 1041 Broadway
• Sunday: noon to 9 p.m.

Speakeasy

• 3123 Mercury Drive
• Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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 Ave.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 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 St.
• Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 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 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Menu

This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM.