Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ — Everything Mom has done over the past year of the coronavirus pandemic should add up to an extra-special 2021 Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 9. To start her the day off right, how about taking Mom to her favorite Phoenix brunch spot?

Many restaurants and eateries are still limiting seating, so making a reservation early is especially important this year. And if you’re still undecided about going to a sit-down restaurant, curbside pickup or delivery is an option in many places.

Some hometown restaurants here in Phoenix that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

The Arrogant Butcher, 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix

Doughbird Pizza & Rotisserie, 4385 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix

El Chorro, 5550 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley

But again, call ahead for reservations; some of your local favorites may be closed on Mother’s Day so the moms who work there can have a day off with their families.

Many restaurants offer price fixed menus, signature cocktails, decadent desserts and five-star service.

Here are five more suggestions to get you started:

The Capital Grille, located at 2502 E. Camelback Rd., is offering to-go service that includes a three-course dinner featuring roasted beef tenderloin with a choice of butter poached North Atlantic lobster tails or scampi-style jumbo shrimp, served with green beans, mashed potatoes, a baked flourless chocolate espresso cake and lemon tea cookies.

Cracker Barrel, located at 21611 N. 26th Ave. in Phoenix, offers free Mother’s Day delivery on a choice of a pancake breakfast (includes bacon or sausage and a choice of hash brown casserole or fried apples) or Sunday Homestyle Chicken (includes two boneless breasts, a choice of two sides and buttermilk biscuits).

Olive Garden, located at 1617 W. Bethany Home Rd. In Phoenix, offers family-style takeout meals for five that include ready-to-bake entrees and breadsticks with homemade alfredo or marinara dipping sauce, and a large house solid with the signature Italian dressing.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, located at 7001 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale, offers a prix fixe family meal for four that includes its signature Surf & Turf (a 6-, 8- or 11-ounce filet paired with buttery cold water lobster tail); a Caesar or steak house salad; and a choice of two from a list of sides that includes garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, steamed broccoli or sweet potato casserole; and a mini cheesecake.

Fleming's Steakhouse, which has four locations in the Valley, offers a three-course menu featuring Filet Mignon paired with crab-stuffed shrimp or lobster tail scampi.

» Find more Mother’s Day ideas on delish.com.