Mother’s Day Deals: Treat Mom At These Pierce County Eateries

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Now that more people are getting the coronavirus vaccine, some restaurants in Tacoma and the surrounding cities are offering dine-in options for Mother’s Day 2021. Many restaurant chains with Mother’s Day deals are also offering carryout meals.

Restaurants and chefs across Pierce County are readying feasts — for on-site dining or takeout — to make it a memorable day. And whether the moms in your life prefer egg and quiche brunches, steak, lobster, BBQ, pasta dishes, Latin-inspired fare or sweet treats, Patch has you covered.

Scroll through our annual Mother's Day dining guide for reservation inspiration, find her faves and make your plans.

If you know of other local restaurants offering specials, share details with your fellow Patch readers in the comments section. And before heading out, confirm the various dining deals are still proceeding as planned.

Baskin-Robbins: For your sweet mom, how about a Floral Bouquet Cake? Cake and ice cream flavors can be selected, and it's topped with an ice cream cone bouquet of pastel frosting flowers. Order online here or in-person. Locations.

Black Angus Steakhouse: Restaurants will open early — 11 a.m. — on Mother's Day with a limited-time Prime Rib and Lobster Tail special. Reservations are advised. For those celebrating at home, a Prime Rib Family Meal To-Go ($99) also is available. Locations.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Just in time for Mother's Day for BBQ-lovin' mamas, the chain is launching its new summer menu with Sweet King's Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwich with Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce and Texas Sweet Corn. Or keep meal prep easy with to-go family and picnic packs. Locations.

Fogo de Chao: A Mother's Day To-Go Package, with everything needed for at-home, Brazilian-inspired celebration, can be ordered by May 8 for pickup Sunday, May 9, or Monday, May 10. Gift card deals also running through June 20: Receive a $25 bonus e-card with every $125 gift card purchase. Locations.

Olive Garden: Family Bundles, which serve four to six or up to 12, offer selections including spaghetti, lasagna, chicken or shrimp scampi, plus options for breadsticks, salad or soup. Order in advance for curbside pickup. Some locales open for dine-in. Locations.

PF Chang’s: Celebrate Mom with a pre fixe four-course menu ($50) that includes a glass of wine. Selections include: Chang's Lettuce Wraps; Dynamite Shrimp; soup; Miso Glazed Salmon; Mongolian Beef; Peking Duck; and desserts of cheesecake or The Great Wall of Chocolate. Bundle to-go meals also offered, as well as gift card deals. Locations.

Red Lobster: Family takeout menus start at $7.99 per person, or take advantage of a gift card deal running through the end of June: For every $50 spent on gift cards purchased in restaurant or online, guests receive a coupon for $10 off orders of $30 or more during July and August. Among new menu adds: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich; Crispy Cod Sandwich (Codzilla); Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger; and Baja Shrimp and Sesame-Soy Salmon bowls. Locations.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Pre-order an at-home Mother's Day feast for four ($180) that includes starter, beef tenderloin, sides and cheesecake. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance of pickup. In-restaurant dining is also offered. Locations.

Reported and written by Patch’s Susan C. Schena