Mother's Day brunch and dinner ideas (dine-out, takeout, homemade) (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)

Listed below are suggestions for brunch or dinner menus suitable for a Mother’s Day celebration. Our ideas include modest restaurant dining options as well as links to lots of recipes for a do-it-yourself party.

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Suggested Mother’s Day restaurants

We focus on restaurants throughout the Puget Sound region with modestly priced menus. Many offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery—check their website for details.

(Listed alphabetically by city and in Seattle roughly north to south)

Bonefish Grill (Marysville) offers dine-in or takeout featuring fresh and innovative dishes and seasonal specials. Family Bundles (carryout and delivery only) include a salad, fresh bread and pesto and house-baked cookies.

Grazie Ristorante (Bothell/Canyon Park, Tukwila/Southcenter) features pasta dishes and wood fired pizzas for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Bar Dojo (Edmonds) features an inspired takeout menu of Asian comfort foods. Dine-in or order online for pickup.

TerraCotta Red Asian Bistro (Everett) menu for takeout or delivery features fresh ingredients from local farmers.

Shawn O’Donnell’s (Everett, Mount Vernon, Seattle/Fremont, Seattle/Pioneer Square) offers their American Grill & Irish Pub menu for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.

Al Lago Ristorante Italiano (Lake Tapps) offers a dine-in menu featuring Certified Angus beef and Northwest seafood.

Vino At The Landing (Renton) is a fun, vibrant retail wine shop & wine bar featuring a menu of small plates, soups, sandwiches, pastas, and more. Order online for pickup or delivery.

JOULE – Relay Restaurant Group (Seattle/Fremont) are open daily for dinner dine-in or takeout from their seasonal rotating menu.

REVEL – Relay Restaurant Group (Seattle/Fremont) are open daily for dinner dine-in or takeout from their seasonal rotating menu.

Vito’s Restaurant & Lounge (Seattle/First Hill) open daily for dinner takeout and dine-in (21+ only) from their classic Italian menu. (Last time we check in April 2024, Vito’s was renovating after a fire. Re-opening date is TBA.)

White Swan Public House (Seattle/South Lake Union) features a seasonal rotating menu. Open dinner and brunch on weekends.

Capital Grille (Seattle/downtown) is greeting Mom Brunch Specials, Mimosas, and Champagne. Younger members of the family can look forward to a dedicated brunch menu.

Shaker + Spear (Seattle/downtown) offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch menus featuring seasonal Pacific Northwest favorites.

BluWater Bistro (Seattle/Leschi) open daily for dine-in or takeout breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Special Mother’s Day crab quiche brunch and steak & lobster dinner. Complimentary mimosa for Moms.

Trails End Taphouse & Restaurant at Thomas Family Farm (Snohomish). Mother’s Day breakfast and brunch items along with the regular menu. Reservations are available, as well as walk-in seating and online waitlist will also be available on Mother’s Day.

Gateway to India (Tacoma) Locally owned and operated family restaurant serving authentic North Indian cuisine. Vegan and other specialty diet requests are possible.

Indochine Asian Dining Lounge (Tacoma) Dine-in, takeout or delivery. Features the flavors of Thailand, China, India, Japan, and Vietnam. Vegetarian options and gluten-free menu.

In the Seattle-Tacoma metro area OpenTable lists over 100 restaurants with modestly priced brunch or dinner menus for Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024.

But wait, there’s more! We have another long list of ways to find restaurants offering takeout and delivery.

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Mother’s Day recipe ideas

We’ve gathered local recipes that are suitable for a Mother’s Day brunch or dinner, with a focus on budget-friendly meals. Many are simple to prepare.

Isernio Sausage Recipes

Frank Isernio was born in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, surrounded by first- and second-generation Italians. The Isernio family took great pride in sharing special dinners with friends and relatives. Over time, Frank became the one in charge of the sausage, first for the family get-togethers, then for others, and eventually for local restaurants, while working full-time as a pipefitter. Today, Isernio’s Sausage is found in hundreds of supermarkets and fine restaurants across the country.

The following Isernio’s recipes are suitable for a brunch menu:

Isernio’s Chicken-Chile-Lemongrass Dumplings

Uwajimaya recipes

Since it’s beginning in 1928, Uwajimaya has become one of the largest Asian grocery retailers in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in all things Asian, from produce, sauces, and noodles, to saki, seafood, special cuts for hot pot, and much more. They also have a large kitchenware and gift shop with tools for prepping vegetables, making sushi, and cooking rice and oriental goods. Here are several recipes from their files, suitable for a celebratory family meal:

Uwajimaya Cabbage Salad

Sunset Magazine recipes

The monthly Sunset magazine focuses on home and garden design, outdoor living ideas, and recipes that showcase the unique lifestyle of the Western United States. Sunset.com is a resource for recipes and ideas. Subscribe to their free e-mail newsletters, featuring inspiring home ideas, travel tips, gardening ideas, recipes, and more, is delivered to your inbox 8 times per month. Here are a few main dish recipes from their archives, suitable for a mom’s day brunch or patio picnic if the weather is nice:

Sunset Magazine Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto Cobb Salad

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