


From take-home brunches to full sit-down meals, restaurants will be trying to offer Mom something a little special on Mother’s Day. It falls on May 11 this year but many restaurant chains have specials all weekend or even longer. Some full service restaurants take reservations, and it might be good to get one for the holiday. Here are what some chains have announced on their websites, in social media or in news releases. Prices and participation may vary by location.
Full service
Black Angus Steakhouse: A Campfire Feast for Two costs $69 and includes choice of starter, entree, two sides and dessert. blackangus.com
California Pizza Kitchen: Guests can order heart-shaped pizzas Saturday through May 12. Also, there will be Red-Berry Sangrias for $8. cpk.com
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar: The chain will serve Mother’s Day brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices vary by location. Costa Mesa and San Diego Harbor restaurants won’t be participating. claimjumper.com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: A three-course brunch menu will be available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and May 11. Entrees range from $55 to $96 and include rack of lamb and filet mignon with North Atlantic lobster tail. flemingssteakhouse.com
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar: A gift card promotion for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day runs through June 30. Customers who buy $50 in gift cards will get a $10 promo card. Lazy Dog recently launched its spring menu with such items as spinach enchilada casserole, Loco Moco Fried Rice and Summer Market Salad. lazydogrestaurants.com
Lucille’s BBQ: Moms will receive a $10 bonus card. A Mother’s Day weekend “Best of BBQ” menu features fried chicken, grilled salmon and ribs. lucillesbbq.com
Marie Callender’s: Dine-in three-course specials with entrees such as ham or salmon will be around $25.99-$29.99. Takeout feasts are also available. And it’s fresh strawberry pie season. Whole pies cost around $22.99.
Mimi’s Cafe: Heat-and-serve brunch spreads that serve eight are available for around $159.99. There are individual breakfast boxes for $12.99 each. Seasonal dine-in specials include tiramisu stuffed French toast, $16.99, and pineapple upside down muffins, $4.69. mimiscafe.com
Norms: Catered brunch that serves eight to 10 costs $99.99 and includes scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage and coffee. Dine-in specials include filet mignon steak omelet for $19.99 and filet mignon steak dinner for $21.99. Tres leches dessert is included with any filet mignon purchase through May 11. norms.com
North Italia: A $100 gift card purchase can get a $20 bonus card. The brunch menu includes seasonal specials such as strawberry and cream French toast. northitalia.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Restaurants will open early for brunch, including such items as tenderloin eggs Benedict. ruthschris.com
Polly’s Pies: The Orange County-based chain is offering a take-home spread May 22. It includes a choice of pie. Prices are $94.99-$179.99. For dine-in, spring specials include balsamic avocado toast, $15.99. pollyspies.com
Telefèric Barcelona: A special menu will feature such items as crab croquetas and prime Wellington. telefericbarcelona.com
The Cheesecake Factory: Customers who buy a $50 gift card online can get a $10 bonus card for use May 12-June 4. The Cheesecake Factory recently refreshed its menu with more than 20 new items and cocktails. thecheesecakefactory.com
Fast casual, quick service
Dog Haus: Members get quadruple loyalty points for ordering for curbside pickup or delivery. doghaus.com
KFC: The chain is bringing back chicken and waffles and introducing a new dessert, Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers. Think of it as brunch in a bag. kfc.com
Mountain Mike’s: Heart-shaped pizzas will be available Thursday through May 11. Get $3 off using the code HEARTMOM3. mountainmikespizza.com
Sweets
Baskin-Robbins: Customizable cakes include a Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake topped with strawberries for around $48.99. baskinrobbins.com
Krispy Kreme: The current special is Craving Cheesecake Doughnuts, including one with cheesecake-flavored filling, strawberry icing and graham cracker topping. krispykreme.com
Nothing Bundt Cakes: A #NothingBundtMoms Sweepstakes runs through May 12. The grand prize is a $4,000 cruise gift card, a $2,000 flight gift card and $1,000 in cash. Baked goods include a “Best Mom A’round” decorated with a silk hydrangea. nothingbundtcakes.com
See’s Candies: The Mother’s Day Collection includes pastel boxes and keepsake tins decorated with butterflies and spring flowers. sees.com