Keep in mind that in Boston, this "treat Mom to a great meal day" falls at the beginning of graduation season in Boston with Emmanuel College, Boston Conservatory, Fisher College, Emerson College, and Berklee College of Music holding commencements that weekend. (<\/a>Here's the full list of Spring 2012 Commencement Dates for planning purposes.<\/a>)<\/a><\/p>\n For Mother's Day dining ideas, here are three excellent lists of restaurants with special menus and hours for May 13, 2012.<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Don't be surprised if some places require a credit card to secure the reservation. This is the type of holiday when people may book multiple restaurants and decide where to go at the last moment. That can make the restaurant turn away other potential customers, so a guarantee may be needed to reserve.<\/p>\n OpenTable<\/a> always does a great job guiding you to the right reservation. What's more, you can just click through and reserve from this list. <\/p>\n Boston Chefs<\/a> has a list of specials for the day from list from their members.<\/p>\n Gayot<\/a> lists favorite brunches.<\/p>\n Our picks<\/strong><\/p>\n With a gathering of family members with different food preferences, it's great to know about a place like Eastern Standard<\/a> where they can please the cocktail lover, the meat and taters brother, and the family epicure.<\/p>\n Sometimes, family meals can use a bit of entertainment mixed in with the food. The Top of the Hub <\/a>is perfect for this. They'll have prix fixe, 4-course brunch and dinner menus on Mother's Day with live jazz in the lounge for both meals. You'll also receive complementary passes to the Skywalk Observatory above the restaurant on the 50th floor. That will give part of your day a 360 degree view of Boston and the surrounding area. <\/p>\n If Mom is a seafood lover, call now to secure a table at Island Creek Oyster Bar.<\/a> This Kenmore Square<\/a> restaurant has established itself as the best fine dining seafood restaurant in Boston. Your family will enjoy the best in seafood, in a big comfortable room, with reservations, and service that will make Mom feel spoiled. <\/p>\n And, for the best gift, let her choose something from her wish list. Get an Amazon gift card<\/a><\/a>
If your budget is tight, take Mom out for breakfast or treat her to breakfast in bed!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&l=ur2&o=1\")