Many restaurants that are normally closed on Sunday will be open for Mother's Day, while others have special offerings. In general, expect restaurants to be busy, so if you haven't already, make your reservations as soon as possible.

• Nine On Nine, Downtown, will offer a special menu from noon to 7 p.m., with four courses for $55. Call 412-338-6463 for reservations.

• Mio Kitchen and Wine Bar in Aspinwall will be open for a Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The menu will be a la carte. For reservations call 412-781-3141 or visit www.mio-pgh.com.

• Ma Provence in Squirrel Hill is offering a special four-course dinner menu for $55 per person. Call 412-521-2925 for reservations.

• Quiet Storm in Garfield is preparing a very special brunch menu for worldly mothers everywhere, especially those who happen to be or dine with vegetarians, with specials such as Charleston squash casserole, Migas (Tex-Mex egg scramble), Nalesniki (Polish cottage cheese pancakes), Jamaican vegetable patties, and Mujadarrah (lentils & rice with onions). Reservations available for parties of any size, but required for parties of six or more, seatings on the half hour; $12 per person includes beverage; an a la carte menu is also available. Call 412-661-9355 or e-mail reservations@quietstormcoffee.com for reservations.

• On Mother's Day the Passport Cafe in Pine is supplementing its regular brunch menu with prime rib and other specials. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 724-934-3663 for reservations.

-- China Millman, Post-Gazette restaurant critic