Mother’s Day has always been the most popular holiday for eating out, and this year, eating out is something people are able to consider.

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After missing out last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants are welcoming back patrons for in-person dining. They are also offering takeout “bundles” if you want to enjoy a cooked meal you can pick up or have delivered.

Here is a sampling of some deals and freebies restaurants are offering Mom this Sunday.

(Note: Not every restaurant in a chain may be honoring the deals, so be sure to check with local restaurants to confirm which deals are available before you go.)

Bahama Breeze: You can preorder a Caribbean Mother’s Day Bundle with jerk chicken pasta, seafood paella, grilled chicken with cilantro crema or baby back ribs. The deal also includes a choice of appetizers, salad and either Key Lime Pie or Chocolate Island for dessert. The deal feeds four.

Bonefish Grill: Family bundles start at $29.99 and include salad, bread, pesto and house-baked cookies. Entrees for the bundles include Bang Bang Shrimp tacos, grilled salmon, chicken or mahimahi, and Lily’s Chicken.

California Pizza Kitchen: Get a heart-shaped pizza for no additional charge on Mother’s Day.

Capital Grille: Eat in and order from the full dinner menu of contemporary classics, as well as three brunch features: lobster frittata, bone-in New York strip steak and eggs, and 8-ounce filet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or get a three-course, prix fixe Mother’s Day dinner to enjoy at the restaurant or at home. The dinner will feature tenderloin with butter-poached lobster tails. Preorder is available now with curbside pickup on Saturday or Sunday.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is also offering family bundles. Customers can select from entrees like hand-breaded chicken tenders, grilled salmon or a combination. The bundles include two choices of family-sized sides and a six signature honey butter croissants, starting at $24.99.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: You can get Mom’s dinner delivered on Mother’s Day when you choose between their Pancake Breakfast or Sunday Homestyle Chicken bundles.

Eddie V’s: Eddie V’s is offering a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or you can order a four-course family-style Mother’s Day dinner to go.

Fleming’s: The restaurant is offering a three-course menu featuring a filet mignon paired with the choice of crab-stuffed shrimp or lobster tail scampi.

Fogo De Chao: Get a Mother’s Day to-go package that includes the choice of two fire-roasted meats, salads, Brazilian sides, pão de queijo cheese bread and cocoa fudge brownies for dessert. Packages must be preordered by Saturday for pickup on Sunday.

Hooters: Get 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of any 10 wings at participating locations nationwide on Sunday. Dine-in only.

Kona Grill: You can order the brunch menu or the Mother’s Day dinner featuring lemongrass clam chowder, lobster potstickers, surf and turf and strawberry basil rum cake.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Look for various Mother’s Day specials at Logan’s. The restaurants will be opening early at 10 a.m. on Sunday and will give the first 50 moms to dine in a free, limited-edition koozie.

Maggiano’s Little Italy: Order anything on the carryout menu at regular price and get a second one for a reduced price.

McCormick and Schmick’s: On Saturday and Sunday, McCormick and Schmick’s is offering a three-course prix fixe special starting at $39. Reservations are recommended.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids younger than 12 eat free on Sunday.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: You can preorder a Mother’s Day Chef At-Home Kit to cook dinner for Mom. The dinner includes three courses and a wine pairing. Morton’s will also offer a steak and Lobster Oscar, sides ($12), dessert ($12) and wine ($49/bottle).

Olive Garden: Get family-sized pans of entrees such as fettuccine alfredo or chicken parmigiana. Family bundles are also available.

Outback Steakhouse: Outback is offering mom a filet paired with the choice of Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie or Coconut Shrimp, or a slow-roasted prime rib with an herb crust that’s hand-carved to order.

PDQ: Get Mom a free small classic shake (vanilla, strawberry, banana, peanut butter or chocolate) with any purchase.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Preorder an Italian Mother’s Day meal that includes a family-size Lasagna Bolognese. Or you can get a three-course dinner for up to five people with the choice of Lasagna Bolognese or Florentine Chicken Penne. You get sides of mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, broccolini or spinach and sun-dried tomato pasta and dessert.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: In addition to in-restaurant dining, Ruth’s Chris is offering an at-home celebration feast for four for $180. The Mother’s Day special includes a choice of a starter, roasted beef tenderloin, choice of two sides and cheesecake. Preorders for the to-go Mother’s Day feast can be placed now through Friday.

Seasons 52: Preorder Mom a three-course Mother’s Day Green Box. The box features apricot-glazed spiral ham, whole side of cedar plank-roasted, salmon or wood-grilled beef tenderloin with the choice of salad, two sides and Mini Indulgences for dessert. Brunch will be served in the restaurant from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Sullivan’s will open for dine-in meals beginning at 11 a.m. on Mother’s Day and will be offering the restaurant’s prime rib.

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