Treat Mom to a meal out on Mother’s Day on May 14, 2023 without breaking the family budget. Lower the bill by taking advantage of one of the many Mother’s Day freebies or deals.
To celebrate moms everywhere, many restaurants and businesses are offering Mother’s Day specials and discounts. Bonus gift cards, free food and discounted gifts are all in the mix this Mother’s Day.
Most of the discounts are only valid on Mother’s Day. However, dates vary, so be sure you review the fine print.
After you’ve settled on your Mother’s Day plans, check out our Mother’s Day gift ideas. You definitely don’t want to show up without a gift in hand.
The offers are only available at participating locations, while supplies last. Limit one per person.
Mother’s Day restaurant specials 2023
Whether Mom wants brunch or dinner, enjoy a frugal feast with these Mother’s Day restaurant specials.
7-Eleven
This Mother’s Day, share a slice of pizza with Mom. Enjoy a whole pizza for just $5 on May 14 at 7-Eleven. The deal is only available to 7Rewards members. Choose from classics like cheese and pepperoni to unique flavors like Breakfast.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Let BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse make your Mother’s Day meal. From May 1 to 31, the restaurant is offering 50% off any Large Deep Dish or Tavern-Cut Pizza. Tuesday through Sunday, use promo code HALFOFF at checkout. (The half-price pizza is automatically discounted on Mondays, no promo code necessary.)
The offer is only available for take-out or delivery through BJ’s site or app.
California Pizza Kitchen
Enjoy slicing into a pizza with Mom at California Pizza Kitchen. On May 14, customers can order their favorite CPK pizzas on a heart-shaped crispy thin crust at no additional cost — available for dine-in or take-out.
Plus, on Mother’s Day, all dine-in customers receive a $10 bonus card for use on a future visit, valid May 15 to 21. The bonus card is valid for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more.
Del Taco
Enjoy a frugal fiesta on Mother’s Day. Del Taco’s value menu offers 20 items under $2. Let Del Taco do all the work and choose from burritos, tacos and more for the perfect feast for the whole family without breaking the bank.
Edible
Send Mom a big arrangement of fresh fruit or other treats. Edible offers a variety of special offers from 15% to 30% off — perfect for Mother’s Day. Check out the shop’s variety of fresh fruit arrangements, dipped fruit, cupcakes and more.
Gong cha
Take a tea break with Mom! On May 14, Gong cha is offering a special buy-one-get-one-FREE special on any bubble tea in its Sparkling Series. Choose from Sparkling Milk Foam Mango with Star Jelly, Sparkling Lychee with Mango Popping Pearls or Sparkling Hibiscus with White Pearls.
Gong cha has more than 190 locations nationwide.
Hooters
Mothers enjoy 10 FREE wings (any style) with the purchase of 10 wings (any style) at Hooters on May 14. Even better, kids (12 and under) can eat for FREE with the purchase of any adult entrée. (The kids-eat-FREE offer is valid every Saturday and Sunday in May.)
KFC
Give Mom a big bucket of love on Mother’s Day. Kentucky Fried Chicken is offering a KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal deal — from May 10 to 14. The holiday bundle includes 12 FREE KFC Nuggets and a Mother’s Day card.
Olive Garden
If you take Mom to Olive Garden, enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $6. Pick up enough for the whole family. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.
Pizza Hut
Everyone loves pizza, including mothers! Celebrate Mother’s Day with an inexpensive pizza party, thanks to Pizza Hut’s ongoing deals and discounts. Share a slice of pizza and fun with Mom…plus, it’s an easy clean-up after the gathering.
Shake Shack
Share a shake with Mom! Shake Shack is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE shake for online orders placed from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The offer requires this promo code at checkout. The sweet special runs daily through July 31.
Sonic Drive-In
If you’re looking for an inexpensive date with Mom, check out the current deals from Sonic Drive-In. You can always stop by for the chain’s daily happy hour to enjoy half-price drinks, while catching up with her.
TCBY
After lunch or dinner, chill out with Mom at TCBY. Mom’s first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt and toppings are FREE on Mother’s Day.
Tijuana Flats
Enjoy a frugal fiesta with Mom! Tijuana Flats is giving Mothers a FREE entrée with the purchase of a medium fountain drink in celebration of Mother’s Day. On May 14, Moms can mention the offer and use promo code MTHRDAY523 to redeem in-restaurant or to-go. Additionally, mothers can upgrade their order with a chips and queso starter for only $5.
There are 123 locations in Florida, Indiana, Virginia, North Carolina and Illinois.
Zaxby’s
Zaxby’s celebrating Mother’s Day with a family-friendly deal. From May 12 to 14, get a FREE kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. The offer is only available via the Zaxby’s app. The kids meal includes Chicken Fingerz or grilled cheese sandwich, crinkle fries, a drink and special treat.
Many restaurants are celebrating Mom by offering gift card bonuses and discounts. Buy the gift card as a treat for Mom or a way to save on dining out with the whole family.
Most gift card bonuses are only available online. However, some are available online and in-restaurant. Before buying, be sure to confirm the bonus.
Auntie Anne’s
Buy any gift card online and enjoy a FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel through Auntie Anne’s Rewards. The bonus pretzel is available from April 3 to June 25. Each purchase of $5 or more in gift cards or eGift Cards in one transaction will receive one FREE pretzel eReward code.
Applebee’s
Let Applebee’s make dinner for Mom. Buy a $50 gift card and the restaurant will throw in a $10 bonus card for her — from April 10 to June 25. The bonus card expires Aug. 6.
Bonefish Grill
This isn’t just a Mother’s Day deal. In fact, the offer is available April 17 to June 18. Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card at Bonefish Grill. The bonus card can be redeemed June 19 to Aug. 20.
California Pizza Kitchen
Fresh from the pizza oven at California Pizza Kitchen! From April 25 to May 14, Send a $50 eGift Card online and enjoy a $10 eBonus Card. (The offer is not valid on plastic gift cards.)
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Gather the family and enjoy a meal at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. For every $50 spent in gift cards, receive a $10 bonus card — from April 17 to June 18. The bonus card can be redeemed from June 19 to Aug. 20.
Chili’s
Does Mom enjoy Tex-Mex and margaritas? If she does, treat her to lunch or dinner at Chili’s. Buy her a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card — from April 19 to June 25. The bonus card is valid April 20 to July 31.
Del Taco
Spice up Mother’s Day at Del Taco. Buy a $25 gift card and enjoy a 20% off your next order. The online bonus offer is available May 8 to 14. The bonus coupon expires July 31 and has a maximum value of $5.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Need bagels for a Mother’s Day breakfast-in-bed or brunch? All Einstein Bros. Bagels gift cards purchased online are 20% off — from May 1 to June 20.
Fogo de Chão
If Mom enjoys steak, Fogo de Chão can make Mother’s Day sizzle. For every $125 in gift cards purchased online, get a $25 bonus card — from April 18 to June 18. The bonus card is valid June 19 to Aug. 24.
Grand Lux Café
Treat Mom to a luxurious lunch or dinner at Grand Luxe Café. From May 1 to 14, purchase a $50 gift card online and receive a $10 bonus card. The bonus card is valid May 15 to June 7.
IHOP
Hop over to IHOP for breakfast (or any other meal) on Mother’s Day. From April 4 to July 9, buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card. The bonus card expires Aug. 20.
Jamba
Get fresh and fruity for Mother’s Day at Jamba. From April 30 to June 18, buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 reward card. The reward card is valid June 19 to Aug. 31.
Johnny Rockets
Rocket your way to savings on Mother’s Day at Johnny Rockets. From May 2 to June 19, get a $5 digital bonus card with every $25 digital gift card purchase or a $20 digital gift card with every $100 digital gift card. Bonus cards are valid June 19 to Aug. 31.
McAlister’s Deli
Slather on the savings on Mother’s Day at McAlister’s Deli. Receive a $5 reward voucher with the purchase of a $25 gift card — from April 23 to June 18. The reward is valid June 19 to July 31.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Enjoy burritos and more on Mother’s Day at Moe’s Southwest Grill. For every $25 in gift cards purchased online or in-restaurant, receive $5 eReward Code — from April 23 to June 18. The reward code can be redeemed June 19 to Aug. 31 by unlocking it through the Moe Rewards program.
Outback Steakhouse
Give Mom the Australia experience, even if just for a meal. Buy Mom a $50 gift card at Outback Steakhouse and enjoy a $10 bonus card — from April 17 to June 18. The bonus card is valid June 19 to Aug. 29.
Panda Express
Treat Mom to orange chicken on Mother’s Day at Panda Express. Enjoy a FREE Panda Bowl with the purchase of $30 gift card online. The bonus is available April 23 to May 14. The redemption code for the complimentary bowl expires July 31.
Panera Bread
Enjoy a fresh and hot deal for Mother’s Day from Panera Bread. Get a $10 bonus card for every $50 in gift cards purchased. The bonus offer is available April 19 to May 31. The bonus cards are valid June 1 to 30.
RA Sushi
If Mom loves sushi, get her a $60 gift card at RA Sushi and enjoy $10 promotional card. If Mom really loves sushi, buy her a $200 gift card and receive a $60 promotional card. The bonus offer is available April 11 to May 14. The promo cards are valid May 15 to June 26.
Red Lobster
There’s nothing fishy about saving money! From April 24 to July 2, buy Mom a $50 gift card at Red Lobster and receive two coupons — each good for $10 off your next order of $40 or more. The first coupon is valid July 3 to 31 and the second coupon is valid Aug. 1 to 31.
Red Robin
Get a juicy deal at Red Robin. Buy a $50 gift card and get $5 Bonus Bucks. The bonus offer is available April 24 to June 19. The bucks are valid June 19 to Aug. 13.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Treat Mom to a big, juicy steak on Mother’s Day at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Enjoy a $25 bonus card for every $150 in gift cards purchased — see site for more details.
Schlotzsky’s
Get sandwiched by savings on Mother’s Day at Schlotzsky’s. From May 5 to 8, buy a $25 gift card and enjoy a two $5 eReward Codes. The reward must be unlocked in the Schlotzsky’s app prior to July 17, after which it will expire within 14 days.
Smashburger
Enjoy a burger and shake with Mom at Smashburger! From May 1 to June 18, get $5 in Smash Cash with the purchase of a $25 gift card. The bonus “cash” is valid from June 19 to July 31.
Subway
Stop at Subway for a great deal on Mother’s Day. Get a FREE 6-inch sub with the purchase of a $25 gift card — from April 30 to June 20. The complimentary sub voucher is valid through July 31. Limit four bonuses per transaction.
The Cheesecake Factory
Moms are always so sweet! Treat Mom to an extravagant lunch or dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. From May 1 to 14, purchase a $50 gift card online and receive a $10 bonus card. The bonus card is valid May 15 to June 7. You could even use the gift card to buy a cheesecake for a Mother’s Day brunch at home.
Village Inn
Enjoy a hearty breakfast on Mother’s Day at Village Inn. From April 24 to June 18, buy a $25 gift card and receive a $5 bonus card. The bonus card is valid May 8 to July 30.
Mother’s Day retail specials 2023
You can celebrate Mom with more than just food. There are also a few Mother’s Day retail specials for 2023 or review our list of frugal gift ideas.
Coach
Add to Mom’s handbag collection with a gift from Coach. Save 25% on select styles with promo code MY25 — for a limited time.
Groupon
Save big on gifts and flowers for Mom through Groupon. The money-saving site is offering a wide variety of deals on spa treatments, jewelry, flowers, gift baskets and more.
Live Nation
Take Mom to see her favorite artist in concert this summer! Live Nation’s Concert Week offers $25 All-In Tickets for more than 3,800 shows nationwide this summer and into the fall. (The discounted tickets include all fees upfront. Tax is not included.) The special is available from May 10 to 16.
Massage Envy
Give Mom the gift of relaxation at Massage Envy! Get 50% off any skin care session (at the non-member, non-intro rate) when you purchase any 60-minute massage, facial or stretch session (at the non-member, non-intro rate). The offer is available from April 24 to May 14.
Whole Foods Market
Brighten up Mother’s Day with tulips! Whole Foods Market is offering a 15-stem bunch of tulips for just $9.99 — from May 10 to 16. The sale is only available to Amazon Prime members.
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