A sampling of Mother’s Day specials at area restaurants
A sampling of Mother’s Day specials at Chattanooga-area restaurants
It doesn’t take much to make mom happy. Just make an effort. Here are a few ways local restaurants can help you show some love over Mother’s Day weekend. ♥ Baskin-Robbins: Treat mom to the new Floral Cone Bouquet Cake, made with her favorite cake and ice cream flavors, topped with lavender icing and an edible bouquet. Prices may vary by about $1 depending on location around the Chattanooga and Cleveland area, but expect to pay about $25 for the serves 6-8 cake, $35 for the 12- to 16-serving size. Through May 15, get $5 off any cake purchase of $30 or more. baskinrobbins.com
♥ Beef O’Brady’s, 110 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, will treat mom to a free meal with the purchase of another meal on Mother’s Day. Sunday hours are 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 423-910-0261, beefobradys.com/ooltewah
♥ Bonefish Grill: Through June 13, get a $10 e-bonus with every $50 purchased in gift cards. Use it to try one of the new seasonal favorites, such as Salmon Caprese, or for one of the Family Bundles packaged for delivery or carryout. Bundle prices start at $30 and include salad, bread and pesto, and
house-baked cookies, in addition to the entrees and sides. 423-892-3175, bonefishgrill.com
♥ Chili’s: May 8-10,
guests can order a Mother’s Day To-Go Special, a 3-for-$10 promotion that
includes a choice of entree (from 10 choices that include a 6-ounce sirloin and chicken fajitas), nonalcoholic beverage and an appetizer. You can also get a $10 bonus card with any $50 gift card purchase. chilis.com
♥ Cracker Barrel: Through Sunday, order the Sunday Homestyle Chicken Family Meal Basket To-Go (or their Family Pancake Meal Basket) for a free $10 bonus card for mom. crackerbarrel. com
♥ Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 2107 Gunbarrel Road, is offering impressive foods for Mother’s Day: filet mignon available all day if you’re eating in, and a feast of beef tenderloin or ham to cook and serve at home. You’ll need to order by Wednesday for pickup between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday or Sunday. The ready-to-prepare meal will include easy cooking instructions that will go from oven to table in three hours or less. Prices start at $140 for a ham dinner for four to six people, $180 for the tenderloin. You can size up to serve eight to 12 people and add several extras, including mimosa kits. firebirdsrestaurants. com
♥ Longhorn Steakhouse offers a dinner and a movie e-gift card promotion. For $75, you’ll receive $50 toward your meal and $25 for movie tickets purchased through Fandango. 423-490-0573 (5771 Brainerd Road), 423870-2722 (5583 Highway 153). longhornsteakhouse.com
♥ Main Street Meats is offering a Mother’s Day menu centered on any of three main courses: petite whole roasted filet mignon ($70), smoked pork coppa ($38) and smoked turkey breast ($35), along with add-on sides and desserts, enough to feed two to three people. Deadline to order is Friday. Pickup starts at noon Saturday and Sunday. 423-602-9568, mainstreetmeatschatt.com
♥ Mike’s Tavern, 5211 Highway 153, will have its weekend brunch menu available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Selections range from breakfast favorites such as Banana Rum French Toast to luncheon staples such as Chicken Salad Croissant, along with soups, salads and desserts. 423-541-3615, mikestaverntn.com
♥ O’Charley’s money-saving deal is a $50 gift card for $35 through May 16. ocharleys.com
♥ Outback Steakhouse: Through June 13, buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 e-gift card (to be redeemed between May 17 and July 18).
♥ Public House, 1110 Market St., will have its dining room and covered patio open for its traditional Mother’s Day brunch, rather than the curbside service necessitated by the pandemic last year. The meal of “morning food” and “Sunday supper” selections will be served 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $35 for adults, $16 for children 5-12. publichousechattanooga.com
♥ Red Lobster: For every $50 spent on Red Lobster gift cards purchased in-restaurant or online through June 30, guests will receive a bonus coupon for $10 off an in-restaurant, to-go or delivery order of $30 or more during July and August. redlobster.com
♥ Rock City Gardens is offering a Mother’s Day tea at Grandview, the adjacent Tudor-style event venue. Seatings are offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. while available. You’ll dine on tea sandwiches (cucumber salad, pimento cheese, chicken salad), blueberry scones, cheese and fruits and beverages that include Grandview’s signature Citrus Blush Punch. Prices range from $25 to $43 and include entry into Rock City to feast on the Southern Blooms Festival. seerockcity.com
♥ Tupelo Honey, 1110 Market St., takes pride in serving a scratch-made meal that mom won’t have to cook or clean up. The new spring menu includes buttermilk waffles, Rainbow Avocado Bowl and country-style fried chicken and waffles. Reservations are available for brunch or supper during Mother’s Day weekend. 423-779-0400, tupelohoneycafe.com