Say Thanks To Mom By Taking Her To Brunch At Her Favorite Tampa Area Restaurant

TAMPA, FL — Don’t waste time making reservations if you plan to celebrate Mom with brunch at her favorite Tampa restaurant on Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 14, this year.

Tampa area restaurants could use the business as they continue to face economic headwinds that began with the COVID-19 pandemic. Some restaurants may be closed so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options:

Duffy's Sports Grill

Duffy’s Sports Grill, 1580 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will offer Mother's Day brunch on both Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 featuring crab-stuff mushrooms, surf and turf and twin tail lobsters. Entrees come with a complimentary glass of Woodbridge chardonnay or Woodbridge cabernet for mom. Click here.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is celebrating moms everywhere with its Mums Over Mates menu featuring a limited-time guest favorite— the peach bellini with chilled Absolut vodka, peach puree and blood orange juice topped with La Marca Prosecco and garnished with strawberries and mint— from May 10-14.

Other treats for Mom include black berry sangria with Jacob's Creek Moscato and New Amsterdam raspberry vodka combined with blackberry flavor and pineapple juice and Gold Coast Rita proprietary house margarita made with Sauza Gold tequila served frozen or on the rocks.

Entrees include:

• Bloomin' Fried Shrimp with tender, bite-sized shrimp hand-breaded with famous Bloomin' Onion spices and cooked until golden brown, drizzled and served with spicy signature bloom sauce
• Filet & Lobster, a tender and juicy thick-cut 6-ounce filet prepared with a steamed lobster tail
• Slow-roasted prime rib with an herb crust served with au jus and hand-carved to order
• Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices then flame-grilled and served with Outback's own garlic toast and classic rémoulade sauce.

For dessert, Mom can choose from Tim Tam Brownie Cake with layers of chocolate brownie, peanut butter and chocolate mousse topped with caramel sauce and Arnott's Tim Tam cookies from Australia; or New York-style cheesecake served with a choice of raspberry or chocolate sauce.

Outback is located at:

• 3403 Henderson Blvd., Tampa
• 4302 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa
• 10918 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
• 11308 N 56th St., Temple Terrace
• 2020 Brandon Blvd, Suite 190, Brandon
• 11950 Sheldon Road, Citrus Park
• 13025 S U.S. 301, Suite 104, Riverview
• 16547 FishHawk Blvd, Lithia
• 3690 East Bay Drive, Largo
• 1203 Townsgate Court, Plant City

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Metro Diner

Treat the mom in your life to big portions and bold flavors for brunch this Mother’s Day at Metro Diner, 4011 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa.

Indulge in the diner’s latest homemade maple bacon bread pudding, Belgian waffle or pancake griddles infused with fresh chopped bacon and maple syrup, drizzled with a maple bacon icing, topped with butter and powdered sugar.

Pair these griddles with mimosas for only $4.39 and signature brunch favorites such as:

• Fried Chicken & Waffles: Half a fried chicken and a Belgian waffle, topped with powdered sugar and sweet and strawberry butter, and served with a signature sweet and spicy sauce.
• Huevos Rancheros: Your choice of eggs is served over fried sun-dried tomato tortilla shells, bacon, sausage, black beans, onions, tomatoes, roasted corn and green peppers, topped with cheese, sour cream, salsa, fried jalapenÞos and green onions.
• Steak & Scramble Bowl: Enjoy seasoned sirloin steak, scrambled eggs and roasted grape tomatoes served over hashbrown potatoes and drizzled with hollandaise sauce.
• Avocado Toast: Fresh chopped avocado on eight-grain toast, topped with diced tomatoes and everything bagel seasoning.
• Western Omelet: Ham, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peppers, topped with salsa and served with toast and your choice of hash browns or grits.

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Chuck Lager America's Tavern

Chuck Lager America's Tavern at 4016 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, and 2001 Piazza Ave., Suite 175, Wesley Chapel, will host a special Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The buffet-style experience will include a carving station, frittata station, charcuterie spread, assorted salads, assorted pastries and a pasta station along with classic favorites like scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage and waffles.

Round out your celebration by toasting Mom with a mimosa, bellini, Chicago bloody Mary or a porron of Chuck Lager's signature sangria.

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Bonefish Grill

Celebrate the superhero mom in your life and treat her to a meal at Bonefish Grill with the Scallop & Shrimp Scampi Filet featuring a 7-ounce, wood-grilled filet mignon topped with hand-harvested Baja bay scallops and shrimp tossed in a garlic scampi sauce.

Especially for Mom, the all-new Wild Flower Martini is shaken with Ketel One vodka, tropical flavors of passion fruit, vanilla and fresh citrus juices topped with wildflowers and sparkling wine. These specials are available in the restaurant from Tuesday, May 9 to Monday, May 22.

Additional Mother’s Day include:

• Cedar plank roasted salmon brushed with a Jim Bean honey bourbon glaze, finished with a Bordeaux cherry gastrique and fresh grated orange zest, served with two sides.
• Rockefeller Butterfish featuring silky, rich Alaskan sablefish topped with creamy spinach and jumbo lump crab, served with two sides.
• Carrot Lava Cake with rich carrot cake with a cream cheese molten center, served warm, topped with whipped cream and fresh mint.
• Crushed pineapple martini with Malibu rum, St. Germain elder flower liqueur, fresh pineapple, lemon and vanilla bean simple syrup.

Bonefish Grill is located at:

• 1015 Providence Road, Brandon
• 225 W. Pipkin Road, Lakeland
• 25264 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz
• 3665 Henderson Blvd., Tampa
• 13262 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
• 10750 State Road 54, Trinity

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Centro Asturiano de Tampa

Centro Asturiano de Tampa, 1913 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa, will host its second annual Mother's Day brunch in the grand ballroom on Sunday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Momes will enjoy a gourmet-style brunch from Catering by the Family, live music, a photo booth and the Posies Flower Truck.

Click here for reservations or email Maggie Massengill at Maggie@centroasturianotampa.org.

Tiff's Treats

Tiff’s Treats, 2121 N Massachusetts Ave., Tampa, has put together some sweet delivery packages to spread love to moms everywhere. From warm cookies with new Kendra Scott bling to an exclusive new collaboration with Baked By Melissa, there’s something for everyone seeking a gift for the occasion.

Packages include:

• The Mother’s Day Sugar and Sparkle package: give mom some sweet treats and a new accessory with this package featuring Mother’s Day packaging, a dozen cookies, and Kendra Scott’s new Emilie multi-strand necklace.
• The Mother’s Day Cookies & Cupcakes package: featuring a new collaboration with Baked By Melissa, this package contains both a dozen warm cookies and a six-pack of exclusive Tiff’s Treats inspired-mini cupcakes from Baked By Melissa delivered with a special balloon and in Mother’s Day packaging.
• The Mother’s Day Sugar & Suds package: sweet treats and self-care. This package features a dozen cookies, a Milk & Honey bath bomb gift set, and a Mother’s Day balloon and packaging.
• The Mother’s Day Dozen package: features a dozen of your favorite warm cookies with special packaging and a balloon for mom.
• The Mother’s Day Two-Dozen package: two-dozen of your favorite Tiff’s Treats flavors delivered with special Mother’s Day packaging and a balloon.
• The Mother’s Day Cookies & Truffles package: the best of both worlds with a dozen warm cookies and a four-pack of cookie truffles with Mother’s Day packaging and a balloon.
• The Mother’s Day Decadence package: for the mom with the ultimate sweet tooth, this package features a dozen cookies, a Tiff’s Trio box, a pint of ice cream, a Frost ‘ems sampler, and a Mother’s Day balloon with special packaging.
• The Love to Read package: perfect for the bookworm moms, this package comes with a dozen warm cookies to enjoy while diving into a hard-cover copy of It’s Not Just Cookies, the story behind Tiff’s Treats co-founders containing lessons on love, business, and doing it all while balancing being parents. The book also contains a few recipes for aspiring bakers. Cookies are delivered in Mother’s Day packaging with a balloon.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille, 2223 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa, at International Plaza opens early for Mother’s Day brunch, with seating available starting at 10 a.m. Be sure to make a reservation.

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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4322 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, opens early at 11 a.m. on both May 13 and 14 with its Mother’s Day three-course menu featuring a hand-cut filet mignon and paired with your choice of either shrimp or lobster. Parents can match their children with a children’s three-course as well, or order from the dinner menu that will be available all day. If you want to earn extra bonus points for mom, purchase $100 in gift cards and receive a $20 bonus card.

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Make a reservation for a special brunch at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, 4400 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, this Mother’s Day. You can opt for a prix fixe, three-course brunch for $52 ($16 for children) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., or order from the full menu, which will be available all day.

Miller's Ale House

On Mother's Day, dine-in customers at Miller’s Ale House are in for a special menu: a 12-ounce slow roasted prime rib that includes one side for $15.99

Miller's Ale House is located at:

• 1817 W Brandon Blvd., Brandon
• 3860 W Columbus Drive, Tampa
• 2012 E Fowler Ave., Tampa
• 25264 State Road 54, Lutz
• 7695 113th St, N, Seminole
• 5650 Florida Ave. S, Lakeland

Kona Grill

Kona Grill, 4134 W Boy Scout Road, Tampa, offers a weekend brunch special with deals on mimosas and signature brunch dishes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, including Mother’s Day.

Dinner specials feature Prime Rib Surf & Turf, crafted cocktails, a zesty Yuzu Lime Bar dessert and champagne. Or gather the family on Sunday morning to enjoy classic options like Steak & Eggs, Macadamia Nut French Toast, Bananas Foster Pancakes and mimosas and more. Every mom will go home with flowers while supplies last.

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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 1700 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa, is opening early both May 13 and 14 for a special brunch or a three-course prix fixe dinner to celebrate mom. You’ll find dishes like Filet & Spicy Crab, Blackened Chicken Caesar salad and Garlic Crusted Sea Bass on the brunch menu, and dishes like Steak House Salad and Steak & Lobster on the prix fixe dinner menu.

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Season 52 Fresh Grill And Wine Bar

Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar, 204 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa, is offering Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is making its dinner menu available all day. It is also offering a Mother’s Day Green Box that serves six, but they must be preordered.

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Island Fin Poké Co.

Island Fin Poké Co., 12913 N Dale Mabry Highway, Carrollwood, is treating mothers with a special Mother's Day promotion of $5 off on orders of $25 or more. The promotion is available at all Island Fin Poké Co. locations and is only valid on Sunday, May 14, to celebrate and treat moms on their special day.

Guests can also choose from customized and curated poké bowl with options, including over eight proteins, 25 different toppings, gluten-free, house-made sauces and specialty mix-ins. Offering chicken, tofu and spam protein options, aside from the traditional fish options of tuna, salmon, shrimp and octopus, Island Fin has an unlimited number of bowls designed to satisfy all taste buds.

To redeem the offer, guests should ask for the Mother’s Day promotion, which is available in-store only.

Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar

Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar at the Epicurean Hotel, 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa, is offering four featured menu items in addition to its regular brunch menu on Mother’s Day:

• Belgian Waffle Benedict with Tasso ham and maple bourbon hollandaise
• Lobster & Shrimp Omelet with spinach, Gruyere cheese and confit tomato
• Hummus Toast with avocado, sun-dried tomato, cucumber and feta
• Coffee-Almond Tart with espresso sauce and coffee ice cream

Make reservations at the Epicurean Hotel via OpenTable or call 813-999-8726.

To start the day off right, join Mom for Bend, Bubbles & Brunch poolside yoga taking place Sunday, May 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. The class ends with a complimentary glass of champagne. Tickets can be purchased online for $25.

For Moms who are as good as gold, Spa Evangeline is offering a special Mother’s Day treatment menu featuring a She Deserves It Rescue Massage, Her Mom-ent to Shine Facial and the Hands Down, You’re Her Favorite Manicure and Pedicure. Those purchasing a $125 gift card throughout the month of May will receive a $25 spa credit for a future visit. For more information or to make reservations, visit Spa Evangeline.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Celebrate mom’s special day the Italian way with hand-crafted meals, paired wines and specialty cocktails at Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

The restaurant’s Mother’s Day menu presents a selection of trio entrées with a variety of flavors and cocktails available Tuesday, May 9 through Sunday, May 14.

Carrabba’s trios and wine pairings include:

• The Johnny Trio is plated with a hearty 7-ounce Tuscan-grilled sirloin marsala, the iconic Chicken Bryan and Mezzaluna, paired with Il Borro “Pian Di Nova” Super Tuscan.
• The Chicken Trio is plated with Chicken Bryan, Pollo Rosa Maria and chicken marsala, paired with Mark West Pinot Noir.
• The Carrabba’s Italian Classics Trio is plated with chicken Parmesan, lasagne and fettucine Alfredo, paired with Josh Cabernet Sauvignon.

Order a refreshing cocktail such as a blackberry sangria, pomegranate martini, Italian old-fashioned or the newest passion pear spritz shaken up with New Amsterdam passionfruit vodka, dessert pair, fresh lemon and pineapple juice topped with Riondo Prosecco.

Make sure to save room for dessert and treat mom to Carrabba’s classic tiramisu featuring lady fingers dipped in espresso, layered with sweetened mascarpone, Myer’s rum and chocolate shavings.

Carrabba's locations include:

• 700 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
• 11435 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
• 801 Providence Road, Brandon
• 11902 Sheldon Road, Citrus Park
• 10110 U.S. 19 N., Port Richey
• 25298 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz
• 13025 S U.S. 301, Suite 104, Riverview
• 16525 Pointe Village Drive, Lutz
• 1205 Townsgate Court, Plant City
• 801 Providence Road, Brandon
• 5515 E Fowler Ave., Temple Terrace

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Other Places To Take Mom

Several chain restaurants and other eateries are open for Mother’s Day this year, and some are offering specials.

Below are a few options to get you started, featuring everything from casual to fine dining. As always, it’s advisable to call ahead to make sure the restaurants in the Tampa area are participating and check for any limitations.

Applebee’s is adding a $10 bonus card to the purchase of a $50 gift card for Mother’s Day and other special occasions, including graduations and Father’s Day.

Bob Evans is offering both eat-in and delivery options for brunch and dinner.

For every $25 spent on a Bar Louie gift card, you’ll get back a $5 bonus. And for a $100 gift card, you’ll receive a $30 bonus. This gift card deal with vary by location, so check with your local Bar Louie for details.

With Burger King's Royal Perks, members can get four Whoppers, three hamburgers and two orders of fries for $30 this Mother’s Day at participating locations only. Redeem the coupon through the app and/or online at www.bk.com.

This Mother’s Day weekend May 13 to May 14, let Cracker Barrel do the cooking and order its All-Day Pancake Breakfast Family Meal Basket, which comes with buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, either bacon or sausage, plus your choice of either has brown casserole or fried apples. You also have the choice of Momma’s Pancake Breakfast that comes with three buttermilk pancakes, two eggs, and your choice of either bacon or sausage. Order either of these bundles and you’ll get a free $10 digital bonus card.

The “Minis for Mom” collection at Krispy Kreme is available in a 16-count box and features three all-new mini doughnuts plus a mini version of the brand’s iconic Original Glazed doughnut, the perfect treat to make her feel especially sweet. Plus, on May 12 and 13, moms and those celebrating them can get free for any order placed online or via the Krispy Kreme app.

If you’re looking for something else, check OpenTable for restaurants in your area taking reservations for Mother’s Day.