Triangle Restaurants Offer Mother's Day Brunch Dine-In and To-Go Options

Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch at Triangle-area restaurants on May 10, 2026.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:48pm

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Restaurants across the Triangle region of North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, are offering a variety of Mother's Day brunch options for dine-in or takeout on May 10, 2026. Families can enjoy special menus, family-style meals, and prix fixe options at local favorites like Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Cracker Barrel, The Fresh Market, Golden Corral, IHOP, Olive Garden, The Capital Grille, The Durham, Flying Biscuit Cafe, Peri Brothers Pizza & Pasta, and Perry's Steakhouse & Grille.

Why it matters

Mother's Day is one of the busiest dining days of the year, and Triangle-area restaurants are catering to families looking to celebrate the holiday with a special brunch. By offering a range of dine-in and takeout options at different price points, these restaurants are making it easy for locals to support small businesses and enjoy quality time with their loved ones.

The details

Restaurants across the Triangle are offering Mother's Day brunch specials, including family-style meals, prix fixe menus, and individual entree options. Many are also offering takeout packages to feed 4-6 or more people. Some highlights include Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, Carrabba's Italian Grill's Chicken Marsala, Cracker Barrel's breakfast and dinner options, The Fresh Market's seafood and steak dinners, and IHOP's family-style pancake, waffle, and omelette platters.

  • Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
  • Restaurants are accepting orders and reservations now through May 6, 2026 for Mother's Day brunch.

The players

Bonefish Grill

A seafood-focused restaurant chain offering family-style meal packages for Mother's Day.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

An Italian restaurant chain providing family-style pasta, chicken, and other entree bundles for Mother's Day.

Cracker Barrel

A popular Southern-style restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for Mother's Day.

The Fresh Market

A specialty grocery store offering pre-made Mother's Day dinner packages featuring seafood, steak, and more.

IHOP

An iconic breakfast chain serving family-style pancake, waffle, and omelette platters for Mother's Day.

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What they’re saying

“Mother's Day is one of the busiest dining days of the year, and Triangle-area restaurants are catering to families looking to celebrate the holiday with a special brunch.”

— Jody Mace, Author

What’s next

Families should check with their preferred restaurant locations and make reservations or place orders as soon as possible, as many options may sell out quickly.

The takeaway

Triangle-area restaurants are providing a range of convenient and affordable Mother's Day brunch options, allowing local families to support small businesses while enjoying quality time together on this special holiday.