Make Mother's Day Reservations Now In Woodbury

WOODBURY, MN— 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 Woodbury 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 near Woodbury that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

• The Tavern Grill, 772 Bielenberg Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125
• CRAVE, 9100 Hudson Rd Ste 108, Woodbury, MN 55125
• Lowell Inn, 102 North Second Street, Stillwater, MN 55082

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 some more suggestions to get you started:

The Capital Grille, located at 801 Hennepin Ave Lasalle Plaza in Minneapolis, 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 17189 Kenyon Ave. in Lakeville, 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 8367 3rd Street N in Oakdale, 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 920 2nd Avenue St. in Minneapolis, 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.

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