Mother's Day is all about making Mom feel special and what better way to do that than giving her a break from the usual routine? While cooking a homemade breakfast in bed can be meaningful, not everyone wants to spend the morning prepping, cooking, and cleaning. Taking her out to eat lets you skip the stress and focus on quality time together. Plus, plenty of options for takeout and home delivery on Mother's Day, ready to help you celebrate with great food and an even better atmosphere. After all, she deserves to be spoiled!
Enter: this list of restaurants open on Mother's Day in 2025. Plus, after a day of Mother's Day activities and showering mom with Mother's Day gifts, you'll probably be too tired to enter the kitchen, anyway! So, our list of restaurants open on Mother's Day is handier than ever.
Just remember: Even if you see a restaurant listed here, you'll still want to call ahead to make sure that's the case in your area (some of these chains are independently owned). You can also check in with a favorite local restaurant in your own area to see if they've got any great Mother's Day restaurant deals or fun menus for the holiday—you might be surprised at what you find!
Applebee's
Better make room for some next level appetizers, because Applebee's will be open for Mother's Day this year! (Pass the wings, please.)
Bahama Breeze
Treat Mom to a tasty Mother's Day meal at Bahama Breeze, then take the island vibes home with a refreshing to-go cocktail!
Bob Evans
Bob Evans offers takeout—and delivery, too. It's so convenient, you might forget they also offer cozy dine-in options! (All available and open this Mother's Day.)
Bonefish Grill
Dining with a seafood-loving group? You'll adore the family bundle options that Bonefish Grill supplies! Yep, you'll be able to stack up on salad, cookies, bread, and much more. (If you plan on taking out, you may want to order ahead.)
The Capital Grille
Want a juicy steak with a glass of champagne? Then The Capital Grille is calling your name! She can enjoy a two-course prix fixe Mother's Day brunch menu when dining from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner menu is also available all day so she can delight in her favorites.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurants are typically open for Mother's Day, and they've even had special entrées and desserts in years past.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Cheddar's family-sized sides and entrées are topped only by their hot fudge sundae cake. Mom can enjoy both this Mother's Day!
The Cheesecake Factory
Yes, the chain is open on Mother's Day! Cheesecake is always a good idea—and it'll be especially appreciated on the holiday.
Chili's
A family meal at Chili's is always an option: The chain is open on Mother's Day.
Cracker Barrel
Few things are as comforting as a trip to Cracker Barrel. Grab some pancakes for Mom!
Denny's
Make breakfast in bed a little easier with Denny's Grand Slam Family Pack, which serves up to five people and includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and hash browns.
Fleming's
Good news: Fleming's is open on Mother's Day! Just be sure to make reservations in advance so she can enjoy the special three-course surf and turf menu. It's available from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day.
Fogo de Chão
The Brazilian steakhouse is featuring dinner price all day, with brunch items available until 2 PM. Children 6 and under are complimentary, children 7 to 12 are half price. Talk about something to celebrate!
IHOP
Mother's Day brunch at IHOP is a really, really good idea. The chain will be open on the holiday!
Kona Grill
Kona really knows how to treat Mom! Treat mom to a bottomless brunch, featuring brunch classics like buttermilk pancakes foster and eggs Benedict. There's even an option to add on bottomless mimosas!
Logan's Roadhouse
Avid guests of Logan's Roadhouse will be happy to know that their favorite restaurant will operate under normal hours on Mother's Day. Their famous Hot & Ready and Take & Bake programs will be also be happening normally.
Longhorn Steakhouse
Open for both dine-in and take-out, Longhorn also offers online order placement so you can get your food that much faster.
Maggiano's Little Italy
Maggiano's Little Italy is open for both dine-in and takeout orders on Mother's Day. Cheers to that!
McCormick and Schmick's
Those craving a fix of seafood and hearty steaks are in luck: McCormick and Schmick's are open in all their glory.
Metro Diner
There's something particularly comforting about diner food—so go get some on Mother's Day! Most Metro Diner locations will be open.
Noodles & Co.
With nearly 350 locations, you'll probably be able to find a Noodles & Co. near you. It's open on Mother's Day, too.
O'Charley's
Fried food and appetizers never sounded so good. Head to O'Charley's if you plan on keeping it simple and satisfying on Mother's Day.
Olive Garden
Be like Alex and Mauricio and head to Olive Garden! The chain will be open this Mother's Day, and you can even add a bottle of wine to make your celebration that much more special (location dependent).
Outback Steakhouse
This Australian-themed chain has a special Mother's Day menu bursting with new delicious filets, salads, drinks, and desserts. These items are available from May 7 through May 11, along with their typical menu.
P.F. Chang's
The popular chain offered special menus for Mother's Day in previous years, so we've got our fingers crossed that they'll do it again.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster is open, and along with scrumptious meals, they offer great deals on their gift card program. This year, if you buy $50 in gift cards, you'll receive two $10 off bonus coupons.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
This chain is opening early to serve mom a special brunch on her special day. The brunch menu is available until 3pm while the rest of her steak house favorites will be available all day long.
Seasons 52
Dine-in to experience a seasonal celebration with special Mother's Day brunch meals alongside the typical dinner menu. Think avocado toast, lobster bisque, honey-glazed spiral ham, and more!
STK Steakhouse
Elevate her special day with STK Steakhouse's Mother’s Day Bottomless Brunch & a la Carte menu with spring features available on Sunday, May 11. You can enjoy a second or third helping of brunch favorites like buttermilk pancakes and biscuits and gravy washed down with mimosas all afternoon!
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays usually offers discounted wine prices on Mother's Day, because they know exactly what a mom needs. If this sounds like something Mom wants... you'll know where to go!
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.
