Mother's Day 2019 Steals & Deals In Illinois

ILLINOIS – This Sunday, May 12, is Mother's Day — and there's no better time to pay tribute to Mom.If you still need ideas on where to wine and dine, Patch has you covered with a roundup of some of the best Mother’s Day restaurant specials throughout Illinois.

Check out some options below, book your reservations, and Happy Mother's Day, from Patch!

Note: Participation and pricing may vary by location and franchise. Be sure to call your preferred location to confirm details.

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Baskin-Robbins: On May 12 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., get a free 1-oz. ice cream with a waffle cone chip dipped in and sprinkles. See full details. Plus, use this promo code to get $3 off a cake that’s $15 or more.

California Pizza Kitchen: Heart-shaped pizzas for Mother’s Day are available May 9 through May 12. Order any of your favorite CPK pizza varieties, and get it on a heart-shaped crispy thin crust at no additional charge. Plus, during those same dates, CPK will donate 20 percent of food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases to March of Dimes. To support this fundraiser, just mention to your server that you’re dining to support March of Dimes.

Capital Grille: The Mother’s Day Prix Fixe brunch is $49 per person and includes options such as lobster frittata, steak and eggs, and chicken and waffles. Children’s brunch is $15. Locations are in Chicago, Lombard and Rosemont.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Pre-order heart-shaped bagels through May 11, for pickup on Mother’s Day. Two flavors are available (plain or chocolate chip) at participating locations. The heart-shaped bagels will also be available in stores on Mother’s Day while supplies last. Location finder here.

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse: Have brunch with Mom on May 12, and receive a complimentary dining card that’s valid May 13 to July 11 (Sundays through Thursdays only), good for one full Churrasco lunch, Sunday brunch or Full Churrasco dinner. Excludes holidays including Memorial Day, Father’s Day and July 4. One card can be redeemed per party. Locations are Naperville, Chicago and Rosemont.

Melting Pot: Each location will offer its own Mother’s Day specials. Many will be opening early and offering a Prix Fixe menu. View details for Downers Grove, Naperville and Schaumburg.

Mimi’s Cafe: Brunch starts at 7 a.m. on Mother’s Day, and a three-course menu will be served 11 a.m. to close. Adult meals start at $19.99, and kids’ meals start at $10.99. See details. Find locales here.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: Dine in on May 12, and get the Steak & Lobster Oscar for $59. See details and make reservations. Locations here.

Olive Garden: Get a free $10 bonus card with a $50 Mother’s Day gift-card purchase through May 12. The card is valid June 1 to June 30. Dining in? Olive Garden will open early (10:30 a.m.) on Mother’s Day. Locations here.

Outback Steakhouse: Enjoy a special Mother’s Day menu May 8 to 12. Includes the Queensland Meal (one entree and two sides) and cheesecake. See details.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: The Mother’s Day Surf & Turf special starts at $49.95. Or, order from the Spring Classics menu. Ruth’s Chris will open early (12 p.m.) on Mother’s Day. See details. Plus, all moms who dine in will receive a $25 gift card for a future visit. Locations here.

Seamless: Avoid the brunch and dinner crowds on Mother’s Day, and order in from mom’s favorite restaurant. New customers get $10 off orders over $50. Seamless city list here.

Seasons 52: The Mother’s Day three-course brunch is $29.95 and will be served 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mother’s Day. Plus, enjoy $6 Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Angria and white peach or raspberry Champagne Bellinis. See the full brunch menu. Locations in Oak Brook and Schaumburg.

Shoreline Park & Lake: Brunch, picnic baskets and water activities in Mountain View. Details here.

TCBY: Moms get a free, 6 oz. frozen yogurt (cup or cone) on Sunday May 12. At participating locations only. Location finder here.

Texas de Brazil: On Sunday, May 12, locations will open early at 11 a.m., and diners can enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and dessert with each full meal purchased. Details here. Locations are in Chicago, Orland Park and Schaumburg.

By Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff