OpenTable: 42% of Moms Choose Dining, 13% Rise in Large Mother’s Day Parties
OpenTable research found 42% of mothers prefer dining out for Mother's Day over breakfast in bed and noted a 13% increase in parties of six or more on Mother’s Day 2025. The platform flagged Gen Z with 62% planning celebrations at restaurants and released its Top 100 Brunch Restaurants list with 31 California and New York venues.
1. Key Findings
OpenTable’s survey of 1,500 US consumers shows 42% of mothers favor dining out on Mother’s Day compared with just 4% opting for breakfast in bed. Gen Z leads with 62% planning restaurant celebrations, more than triple Baby Boomers and double Gen X.
2. Party Size and Timing Trends
The data reveal a 13% year-over-year increase in parties of six or more on Mother’s Day 2025, and a 14% uptick in 5:00 PM dining slots, suggesting larger, multigenerational gatherings and later celebrations are on the rise.
3. Top 100 Brunch Restaurants
OpenTable issued its Top 100 Brunch Restaurants list for 2026 based on over 10 million reviews and reservation metrics; California leads with 19 featured venues and New York follows with 12, highlighting key markets for holiday booking demand.