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

TAMPA, FLA. — 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 Tampa 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 Tampa that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

The Rusty Pelican, 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive

The Tampa Club, 101 East Kennedy Blvd., Suite 4200

Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises, 603 Channelside Drive

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 prix fixe menus, signature cocktails, decadent desserts and five-star service.

Here are more suggestions to get you started:

Bonefish Grill, located at 3665 Henderson Blvd., is offering its Mahi & Shrimp family-style meal for five that includes a choice of salad and family-style sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables, bread with pesto and a dessert duo of cheesecake and cookies.

Sal Y Mar, the new rooftop bar atop the all-new, dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel in Midtown Tampa, 3650 Midtown Drive, is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch menu options include:

• Breakfast Board – meats, cheeses, crackers, honey, fruit jam, fresh berries, Danish
• Stuffed Fruity French Toast – brioche French toast stuffed with blackberries and mascarpone filling, mango drizzle
• Steak and Eggs – marinated flank steak, breakfast potatoes, choice of eggs
• Create-Your-Own-Omelette – regular or egg whites, breakfast potatoes, choice of toppings
• Shrimp & Grits – spicy shrimp, cheesy grits, garlic spinach, Nueske's bacon, green onion
• Sal y Mar “Smash” Burger – brioche bun, manchego, guacamole, pico de gallo, mixed greens
• Momma’s Cuban Sandwich – pulled pork, sliced ham, pickles, Dijon mustard, pressed on Cuban bread
• Children’s Menu options include fresh fruit, granola and yogurt; cheddar omelette with crispy bacon; and French toast with maple syrup and banana

Plus, mom can enjoy a $4 Mimosa or Bellini while taking in 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore, and St. Petersburg skylines. Reservations are recommended and valet parking is only $5. Click here.

The Capital Grille, located at 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., is offering two ways to celebrate with choice of brunch in the dining room or a three-course dinner for takeout. For guests celebrating at home, the chef is preparing Whole Roasted Tenderloin of Beef served alongside Butter Poached Lobster Tails, salad, mashed potatoes and a Flourless Chocolate Cake for dessert, plus a sweet treat of Chocolate Covered Strawberries just for moms. Dinners serve either two (for $165) or four to six (for $295) and come chilled and ready to warm at home. Pre-order is now available for pickup on May 8 or 9. Guests who prefer to treat mom in-restaurant may enjoy one of three brunch options for $39, including Lobster Frittata, Bone-in NY Strip Steak and Eggs, and 8-oz Filet, in addition to the regular à la carte menu served all day. Reservations and orders can be made online at TheCapitalGrille.com.

At Seasons 52, 204 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, guests may choose their Mother’s Day experience with a springtime celebration in the restaurant or at home. Guests celebrating the holiday to go may enjoy a three-course Mother’s Day Green Box as either family-style starting at $100 (serves four to six) or a dinner for two starting at $55. Boxes include choice of 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. Pre-orders are available for pickup on May 7 or 8. In the dining room, the restaurant is offering a holiday brunch featuring freshly prepared entrees like Crab and Cheddar Quiche, Upright French Toast, Apricot-Glazed Spiral Ham, and Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Grits, in addition to the regular dinner menu served all day. To make a reservation or place an order, visit Seasons52.com.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, 4400 W. Boy Scout Road, Tampa, is offering both an in-restaurant brunch and take home bundles this Mother’s Day. Guests celebrating at home may enjoy an elegant four-course dinner, chilled and easy to reheat at home. Each dinner serves either two or four to six and features Shrimp Cocktail, choice of Herb-Roasted Tenderloin or Chilean Sea Bass, Grilled Asparagus, Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, Three Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes and Bananas Foster Butter Cake. Additionally, mom will receive her own treat of Hand-Dipped Chocolate Covered Strawberries and a long-stemmed rose. Dinners can be pre-ordered for pickup on May 7 or 8 and are available for $115 (serves two) or $15 (serves 4 to 6). In the dining room, a three-course prix fixe is available for $49 per person featuring elevated favorites such as Pan-Seared Steak and Eggs, Lobster Quiche Florentine and Smoked Norwegian Gravlax and Avocado, in addition to the regular à la carte menu served all day. To place an order or make a reservation, visit EddieV.com.

Cracker Barrel, located at 3125 Cove Bend Drive, 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 1802 N. Westshore Blvd., 2801 E. Busch Blvd. and 17011 Palm Pointe Drive, 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. Enjoy the convenience of menu favorites to go with Family-Size Pans of Fettucine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana and more (starting at $34.99), or a Family Bundle with one large pan of Classic Lasagna, jumbo house salad and breadsticks (starting at $49.99). Make your meal complete by adding a bottle of wine, starting at $15, available to go where permissible. Order online and have your meal delivered safely right to your car at OliveGarden.com.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, located at 1700 N. Westshore Blvd., 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.

Spoil your Mom at Steelbach, 1902 N. Ola Ave., at Armature Works this Mother's Day. From Salmon to a Sweet Corn Creme Brûlée, Steelbach is offering mouth-watering specials for brunch and dinner. Limited reservations remain so book your table today.

Duffy’s Sports Grill, 1580 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, plans to celebrate Mom all weekend long. Starting on Saturday, May 8, until Mother’s Day on Sunday, Duffy’s will serve succulent Surf & Turf meals for mom, as well as a complimentary glass of wine for every mom.

• Surf & Turf $34.99
• Twin Lobster Tails $36.99
• Lobster Linguini $29.99
• Filet Mignon $27.99
• Complimentary glass of wine for every mom, choice of chardonnay or Cabernet

Click here for reservations.

Celebrate the special ladies in your life at American Social, 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, Sunday, May 9 with some of the best boozy beverages in town. Enjoy $5 Peach Bellinis, half off premium wines, AmSo’s specialty Mom-osas $5, $25 Bottles of Fleurs de Prairie Rose and $13 Strawberry Fields signature cocktails, made of Gray Whale Gin, Monin Strawberry Rose, Lemon, topped with a Strawberry Sour Patch. Pair your bubbly with American Social’s famed brunch bites such as the Wide Awake Steak & Eggs, Chicken & Waffles and more. Click here for reservations.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen at 11004 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 2391 Sun Vista Drive, Wesley Chapel, 2655 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, and 4101 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, is helping families celebrate Mother’s Day with Family Bundles, featuring scratch-made classics. Guests can select from entrées like hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, Grilled Salmon or a combination of these guest favorites—all of which include two choices of family-sized sides and a half-dozen signature Honey Butter Croissants, starting at $24.99. Guests can complete the meal with a Hot Fudge Cake Sundae for $6.99. Lastly, add beer, wine or cocktails to go, where permissible, such as Sangria Texas Frozen Swirl. To order online for curbside pickup, visit Cheddars.com or download the Mobile App.

Bahama Breeze at 25830 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz, and 3045 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Tampa, is offering a Caribbean Mother’s Day Bundle to go with choice of entrée served with a side, salad and Cuban bread. Bundles serve up to four people and come fully cooked for guests to enjoy at home. Starting at $44.99, entrée selections include Seafood Paella, Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Crema and Baby Back Ribs. Cocktails are also available to go in select locations. Visit BahamaBreeze.com for more information and to order online for curbside takeout.

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