Mother’s Day 2026: The Best Restaurant Deals, Freebies, and Specials Today

Mother’s Day 2026: The Best Restaurant Deals, Freebies, and Specials Today

Healthy Fact of the Day

Mother’s Day is one of the most indulgent dining days of the year — and that’s perfectly okay. If you’re celebrating at a restaurant today, a simple strategy for keeping things balanced is to start with a salad or broth-based soup before the main course, which can help prevent overeating without taking away from the occasion. Choosing grilled proteins over fried and sharing a dessert rather than ordering individually are easy ways to enjoy the celebration fully while being mindful of portions.

May 10, 2026

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Happy Mother’s Day! Before you finalize plans, check this list — restaurants across the country are giving away free food and drinks today, and most of these deals expire tonight.

Here’s everything worth knowing, organized from the best freebies to the best splurge options.

Free Food for Mom — Today Only

Raising Cane’s — Caniac Club members get a free Box Combo when they buy a Box Combo today, May 10, and the deal extends through tomorrow, May 11. If you’re not a member yet, new signups were required by May 9 to qualify.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s — Mom eats free with any purchase of $14 or more for dine-in guests today.

Friendly’s — Fan Club members get a free scoop, cone, or dish when they visit today. Membership is free to join.

TCBY — Mom’s first 6 oz of frozen yogurt is free at participating locations today.

Jason’s Deli — Deli Dollars Rewards members get a free dessert with any entrée purchase today.

Cinnabon — Rewards members get a free MiniBon with the purchase of any CinnaPack online, in-app, or in-store today.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream — Get a free small dessert pizza (your choice of birthday cake, cinnamon, and other flavors) with the purchase of any large pizza today.

Sunny Street Cafe — All moms dining in today receive complimentary flowers.

Deals & Promo Codes Worth Using

Denny’s — $10 off online orders of $30 or more using code MOMDAY. Valid through May 11.

White Castle — BOGO combo meals plus 20% off online orders with code WCMOM this Mother’s Day weekend.

Pizza Hut — Heart-Shaped Pizza is back for a limited time at participating locations nationwide.

Olive Garden — Buy any entrée and take home a second entrée for just $6. Options include Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit — Free kids meal with any adult purchase of $15+ using code KIDS85, plus $10 off any order of $55 or more with code MOM85. Both offers valid today only.

Long John Silver’s — $20 8-piece family meal (fish or chicken, hush puppies, two family sides) with code MOTHER26.

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill — Moms get a free Mamacita Margarita with the purchase of an entrée today.

Bravo! Italian Kitchen — Every mom who dines in today receives a $25 gift card valid for a future visit June 1–July 31.

Fazoli’s — Free Fettuccine Alfredo or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Marinara with any entrée purchase using code Mother26. Valid through May 12.

If You’re Celebrating With a Splurge

Cattlemen’s Steakhouse — 14-oz New York strip steak and lobster tail with sides, bread, and salad for $49.99.

Del Frisco’s Grille — The Prime & Devine: a 10-oz Prime Hanger Steak topped with grilled shrimp and garlic butter, with a choice of side, for $69. A featured cocktail with Lalo Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, fresh lime, and prickly pear rounds it out for $16.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse — 8-oz Filet Mignon with jumbo shrimp and a butter-poached lobster tail with truffle butter for $89, plus the Rosa de la Madre cocktail for $19.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar — A 2-course Filet & Lobster pairing for $85 per person, or 2-course weekend brunch for $58 per person.

A Few More Worth Knowing

Golden Corral — Rewards members who dine in today get $5 off their next purchase of $25 or more, redeemable May 11–31. Scan your app or upload your receipt within three days.

Biggby Coffee — BOGO free or $1 off any drink, any size today.

Buffalo’s Cafe — $5 off a $25+ purchase with code Mom26 today. Valid dine-in or takeout, excludes third-party delivery.

The Bottom Line

Whether you’re heading out for a free frozen yogurt, treating Mom to a Box Combo, or sitting down to a filet and lobster dinner tonight — restaurants are making it easy to celebrate without spending full price. Most of these offers end at close of business today, so don’t let them sit in your inbox unread.

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸

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