Mother’s Day 2025 presents a wide array of complimentary meals, discounted dining experiences, and promotional offers from national and regional restaurant chains. Based on current promotional materials and anticipated deals, participating brands are offering various incentives to celebrate mothers, ranging from free entrees and desserts to bonus gift cards and special menu packages. These offers are typically available on Sunday, May 11, 2025, though specific dates and eligibility requirements vary by establishment.
Many of the available deals require specific actions to redeem, such as purchasing an accompanying meal, joining a rewards program, or presenting proof of motherhood. The following guide details the specific offers, terms, and conditions identified in current restaurant promotions.
Free Entrees and Meals for Moms
Several restaurants are offering complimentary main courses or full meals for mothers on Mother’s Day, often contingent on the purchase of another meal or specific beverages.
- Beef O’Bradys: This family sports pub chain is offering moms a free meal valued up to $10 with the purchase of another meal on Mother’s Day.
- Hooters: Hooters is providing two distinct offers. First, moms eat free on Mother’s Day. Second, specifically on May 11, 2025, mothers enjoy 10 free wings (any style) with the purchase of 10 boneless wings; this offer is valid for dine-in only.
- Hamburger Stand: On May 11, 2025, moms can enjoy a free hamburger, regular fries, and a small soda at the fast-food restaurant. No purchase is necessary, but "proof of Mom-bership" is required, which includes bringing your kids, showing adorable photos, or saying #momlife.
- Wienerschnitzel: On May 11, 2025, moms receive a free chili dog, small fries, and small soda. Similar to the Hamburger Stand, no purchase is necessary, but proof of "Mom-bership" is required (bringing kids, showing photos, or saying #momlife).
- Fazoli's: Moms receive a free fettuccine alfredo or spaghetti dish with the purchase of any entrée. This offer requires the code Mother25 at participating locations and is valid until May 11.
- Native Grill & Wings: On Mother’s Day, moms can get free fries or a cookie sundae with any entrée purchase at participating locations. It is anticipated that in 2026, Native Grill & Wings will offer a free order of Native Buffalo Fries or a Native Cookie Sundae with an entrée purchase.
Dessert and Sweet Treat Offers
For those looking to end the meal on a sweet note, several chains are offering complimentary desserts or sweet items for mothers.
- McCormick & Schmick’s: During Mother’s Day brunch, the restaurant is offering free chocolate-covered strawberries for moms.
- Orange Leaf: All moms get a free 8 oz. frozen yogurt on Mother’s Day.
- TCBY: Moms enjoy free frozen yogurt and toppings—up to 6 oz. If more is desired, the customer pays for the additional ounces.
- LaMar’s Donuts: On May 11, 2025, moms can enjoy any donut with a hole and a small coffee for free, all day.
- Long John Silver’s: For Seacret Society Rewards members, the purchase of a Family Meal on May 11, 2025, includes a free slice of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake (from The Cheesecake Factory Bakery). This offer is valid at the Colorado location (250 W. 136th Ave).
- Buffalo's Cafe: With entrée purchases over $14.99 on May 11, foodies can get a Buffalo chip dessert.
Drink Promotions and Happy Hour Specials
Beverage discounts and complimentary drinks are also available at various establishments, including alcohol and coffee.
- Hurricane Grill & Wings: On May 11, moms receive a free Bloody Mary with any entrée purchase of over $14.99 at participating locations.
- TGI Friday’s: The chain is offering half-priced bottles of wine, plus up to $10 in bonus bites for Mother’s Day.
- PJ's Coffee: It is anticipated that in 2026, moms will receive a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew deal at PJ's Coffee on Mother’s Day.
- Tim Hortons: Tims Rewards members have access to two deals on May 11: Buy one donut, get one free; and buy 12 donuts, get six free. Members must activate the offer in their account before ordering.
Gift Card Incentives and Bonus Offers
Many restaurants encourage the purchase of gift cards for Mother’s Day by offering bonus cards or credits to the purchaser.
- Outback Steakhouse: While offering a Mum’s Day Three Course Meal starting at $19.99, Outback also provides a promotion where purchasing $50 in gift cards for mom results in a $10 bonus card.
- O’Charley’s: When a customer gives a $25 gift card, they will receive two $5 reward cards.
- P.F. Chang’s: Customers who buy $50 in gift cards receive a $10 Bonus Card.
- Tony Roma’s: Purchasing $50 in gift cards yields $15 in Roma Bucks for free.
Digital Ordering and App-Specific Deals
Several deals are exclusive to digital orders placed via apps or specific online platforms, often requiring promo codes or membership status.
- Denny’s: The breakfast giant offers $10 off $30 with the code MOMDAY on delivery or pick-up orders placed via the app or online. Valid until May 11.
- Burger King: Royal Perks members get a free Whopper with the purchase of a King Jr. Meal on Mother’s Day only.
- McDonald's: While not exclusively a Mother’s Day deal, McDonald's is offering two year-long promotions relevant to deal seekers:
- Buy One, Add One for $1: Customers can get one item for just $1 after purchasing one breakfast item at full price.
- McDelivery Exclusive: Spending $15 results in a free breakfast sandwich.
- Note: Source [3] anticipates a BOGO deal on breakfast items (Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Biscuit, Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns) for Mother’s Day 2026.
- Panda Express: For Mother’s Day 2026, a 5 Person Family Meal deal is anticipated when using a promo code at checkout online or in-app.
Anticipated and Future Mother’s Day Deals (2026)
Source [3] provides predictions and anticipated offers for Mother’s Day 2026, indicating a trend toward specific recurring promotions.
- Marco's Pizza: In 2026, look for a Mother’s Day Pizza Fest deal.
- Moe' Bettahs: A BOGO 50% off plates deal is expected for the next Mother’s Day weekend.
- Newk's Eatery: Next year, a free dessert with the purchase of an entrée is anticipated during Mother’s Day weekend.
- PDQ: A BOGO meal deal is likely for dining in on May 11, 2026.
- Perry's Steakhouse: Several menu options are anticipated for Mother’s Day 2026.
- Pokeworks: Details are pending for the next Mother’s Day weekend.
- World of Beer Bar & Kitchen: It is predicted that kids (12 and under) will eat free if dining in at this establishment next Mother’s Day.
Additional Non-Dining Freebies and Deals
While primarily focused on restaurant dining, some sources mention other complimentary items or discounts available around Mother’s Day.
- Chuck E. Cheese: Just for mom, a free individual thin and crispy pizza is offered.
- California Pizza Kitchen: A sweepstakes is available to win a "Dear Mom Weekend Getaway" with a two-night stay at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
- Cirque du Soleil: Through May 11, 2025, a Mother’s Day special of up to 30% off tickets for ECHO (playing at Ball Arena in Denver from July 12 to August 17, 2025) is available.
- Colorado Rockies: On May 11, 2025, the first 10,000 fans through the gates at Coors Field receive a free Mother’s Day Clear Bag.
- Garbanzo Rewards: Members can choose from baklava, a cookie, or rizogalo (specific location context not provided in source).
Conclusion
The landscape of Mother’s Day 2025 restaurant promotions includes a mix of immediate gratification (free meals and desserts) and future incentives (gift card bonuses and 2026 predictions). Consumers should note that many offers require specific verification, such as joining a rewards program (e.g., Seacret Society, Garbanzo Rewards, Tims Rewards, Royal Perks) or presenting "proof of Mom-bership." Additionally, while national chains like McDonald's and Burger King offer app-based deals, regional chains like Hamburger Stand and Wienerschnitzel provide specific local promotions. Always verify participation at specific locations, as many offers are valid only at participating establishments.