Moms, we hear you. The past two months plus have been a challenge for *us* in particular. As newly minted social distancers, homeschoolers, work-from-homers, breakfast, lunch, and dinner preppers, round-the-clock house cleaners, launderers, and PhD Fellows-In-Training for proper grocery purchasing and disinfecting, it's been hard to catch a break. As if we didn't need a reason to indulge ourselves, Mother's Day offers the perfect respite to enjoy some takeout. This gesture not only serves ourselves and our families -- it also helps local businesses that could use some love right now. Whether it's fine dining at home or good ol' southern style comfort food, there's bound to be an option that will have us salivating. Check out some of these local Atlanta restaurants for Mother's Day brunch or dinner.
For fun ideas on ways to enjoy quality family time on Mother's Day and every day, check out our Stay-at-Home Guide.
At publication time, these restaurants are offering take-out service for Mother's Day. Since the COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving, please confirm with the restaurant directly to be sure.
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1. Restaurant Holmes - Alpharetta
This cozy cottage restaurant serving seasonal American fare in downtown Alpharetta features family style dishes such as Whole Roasted Chicken, Roasted Salmon, Homemade Meatloaf, L.A. Shortribs, Glazed Salmon, Chicken Paillard and more. A la carte menu items range from $10 to $24. Call for delivery and pickup. 678-691-8320.
Pick-up brunch or dinner for mom at The Deer and the Dove.
2. The Deer and the Dove - Decatur
Newly opened chef-driven restaurant offering a limited brunch and dinner menu with a focus on locally sourced ingredients, including freshly baked goods including fresh bagels, shmears, freshly cured breakfast meats, homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches. Prices range from $8 to $32 depending on items. Call ahead for pickup. 404-748-4617.
3. The Busy Bee Cafe - Downtown
This Atlanta mainstay is known for lovingly serving up "the South on a plate" with dishes such as Chicken and Waffles, Signature Fried Chicken with Seasoned Collard Greens, Mac-n-Cheese and all the fixin's. Entrees range from $17 to $27. Customers can order online and pickup curbside or have food delivered. Call for more details. 404-525-9212.
4. Garnet Gal's Coffee Shop & Bakery - Buckhead
You had us at "Ezekiel Blueberry Pancakes" (made with freshly milled whate, beans, grains and blueberries). This newly opened coffee shop bakery and cafe features high-quality organic house blend coffees, both sweet and savory homemade tarts, soups, sandwiches, baked goods focusing on healthy whole grains, and more. Call to place an order for pickup. 404-748-4027.
Lazy Betty is offering up a delicious three-course family meal for a Mother's Day treat.
5. Lazy Betty - Candler Park
If we can't go out for some fine dining, let it come to us. This promising James-Beard Semi-finalist (2020) is now offering a limited pickup menu featuring a choice of three family-style dishes paired with sides - such as Roasted Cauliflower with Gremolata, Stuffed and Roasted Chicken, and Bacon Crusted Pork Loin. Serving two start at $30, and range to $90 for up to four. Call restaurant for pickup at 404-975-3612
6. Flower Child- Sandy Springs
This healthy food eatery offers bowls, grains, greens and wraps with vegan, paleo and gluten free options, and family meal packs that start at $40 featuring grilled proteins such as chicken, steak, tofu, and salmon paired with a Vietnamese Crunch Salad, grilled vegetables, and other options. Call for delivery or curbside pickup. 470-781-7850.
Make sure to order Bloody Mary's and/or Mimosas when placing your Mother's Day order.
7. Haven Restaurant- Brookhaven
This upscale neighborhood eatery offers daily dinner takeout featuring House-made Burgers, Roasted Salmon, Smoked Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo, as well as a brunch menu. Family meals hover around $120. Call to order and for pickup. 404-969-0700.
8. General Muir- Emory/Decatur
This New York-style modern and upscale delicatessen features family style dishes including Shepherd's Pie, Beef Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Brisket with Carrots and Potatoes, and delicatessen packages featuring in-house freshly baked breads and bagels paired with house-smoked pastrami, corned beef, saurkraut and all the fixings, or nova lox or gravlax, capers and fresh homemade cream cheese for $75-$80 (serves 8-10). Call to order and pickup at your nearby TGM Bakery location. 678-927-9131.
9. The Real Milk & Honey - College Park
This newly opened all-day brunch restaurant on Cascade Road hits the spot with Southern style signature dishes - including its "Hotlanta" Chicken Biscuit, Shrimp and Grits, Lobster and Gravy-smothered Biscuits, and more. Menu items range from $11 to $36. They're offering a specialty family pack for Mother's Day (menu and pricing TBA). Order online and call for more info and to pickup. 404-968-9266.