Get Mother's Day Brunch To Go Around Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL — It may be the strangest Mother's Day ever but that doesn't mean it has to be any less special for mom.

A number of Sarasota-area restaurants are making it easy to celebrate Mother's Day with social distancing in mind. You can drop off a special meal for mom or have one delivered in some cases.

Patch found a number of options around the area to make Mother's Day special even if this year's holiday falls under the category of the new normal.

We'll be updating the following list right up until Mother's Day so refresh your browser for the latest additions:

Olive Garden

• Multiple locations in Florida

Treat mom to the new Mother’s Day Family-Style Take & Bake Bundle. The bundle includes one pan of ready-to-bake Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells, a jumbo house salad with a bottle of signature Italian dressing, one dozen ready-to-bake breadsticks and choice of homemade Alfredo or Marinara dipping sauce. The bundle serves up to five people starting at $40. Order early to secure your ideal carside pickup or delivery time slot.

The Capital Grille:

• Sarasota County: 180 University Town Center Dr. in Sarasota, 941-256-3647

Enjoy a three-course family-style Mother’s Day dinner to go, featuring a Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin and choice of Butter Poached North Atlantic Lobster Tails or Scampi-style Jumbo Shrimp. Entrees are served alongside Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, a freshly baked Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake and housemade Lemon Tea Cookies. Dinner starts at $195 and serves four to six. Pre-order available while quantities last. In addition, the restaurant is offering a selection of uncooked steaks, hand-carved by its in-house butcher to be prepared at home. Guests can pair with a bottle of wine or the restaurant’s iconic Stoli Doli martini, in select locations. Call the restaurant to order or view the full menu online at www.thecapitalgrille.com.

Seasons 52

• 170 University Town Center Drive in Sarasota, 941-702-9652

Seasons 52 is offering a three-course Mother’s Day dinner to go as either family-style (serves four to six) or a dinner for two. Guests can choose either a Whole Side of Cedar-Plank Roasted Salmon, Glazed Spiral Ham or Wood-Grilled Beef Tenderloin, which comes with salad, roasted green beans, choice of an additional side and Mini Indulgences. Options start at $100 for family-style or $55 for two. Each dinner will be chilled and ready for guests to warm at home. Guests can pair with a bottle of wine or the restaurant’s signature Rosé Lemonade cocktail carrier, in select locations.

LongHorn Steakhouse

• Multiple locations

This Mother’s Day, families can celebrate Mom with a quality steakhouse meal from LongHorn Steakhouse. Fresh, boldly seasoned steak cuts like Flo’s Filet and the Outlaw Ribeye are available along with other signature items using LongHorn’s Curbside To Go service. Where permissible, bottles of wine are also available for $15 each, as well mix-and-match six-packs of beer for $10.

Bonefish Grill

• Multiple locations

Call in advance to place an order for an exclusive Mahi & Shrimp Family Bundle ($49.90) for mom that feeds up to five people and includes a choice of House or Caesar Salad, served with family-style sides including Garlic Mashed Potatoes + Seasonal Veggies, Fresh Bread with Pesto and a Dessert Duo of Classic Cheesecake slices and Cookies. Guests can also bring the sea to their table with a variety of other Family Bundles* available every day of the week that include options like a Grilled Salmon Bundle ($39.90), a Lily’s Chicken Bundle ($35.90) and a variety taco bundles, that all include a choice of House or Caesar Salad, served with family-style sides including Garlic Mashed Potatoes + Seasonal Veggies, Fresh Bread with Pesto and a freshly-baked cookies.

Outback Steakhouse

• Multiple locations

From Wednesday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 12, moms can enjoy a Filet & Lobster Tail or a Prime Rib and Crab Cake Dinner. Guests can also add a Lobster Tail to any entrée for $9.99 or a crab cake for $6. Additionally, for every $50 gift card purchased online, guests will receive $10 off their next over. Visit www.outback.com to place an order online for Curbside Takeaway, or have Outback Favorites delivered right to your door with FREE DELIVERY!

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

• Multiple locations

Enjoy made-from-scratch Italian recipes from Carrabba’s Italian Grill’s, including dishes like Fettuccine Weesie (created in honor of founder Johnny Carrabba’s sister), Lasagne (created by Johnny Carrabba’s grandmother) and Polla Rosa Maria (named after Johnny Carrabba’s mother Rose). Guests can also take advantage of Family Bundles that serves up to five people starting at $39.99 complete with choice of entrée like Lasagne, Chicken Parmesean or an assortment of pasta bundles served with Fresh Bread and choice of salad. All bundles are available carside carryout only and can be ordered on carrabbas.com or by calling your local Carrabba’s Italian Grill.