10 Special Offers, Dining Promos to Make Mother’s Day 2023 More Special

As the person who devotes her entire life to taking care of the family, every mother deserves to be celebrated. If you're still scratching your head over what to get your mom for Mother’s Day this year (which is on May 14), look no further. We've compiled a list of special offers and dining discounts around Metro Manila to make mom feel extra special. 

Aqua Dining Mother’s Day Dinner

Dine under the sea this Mother's Day as the Manila Ocean Park offers a six-course dinner and an exclusive after-hours visit to the Oceanarium. There will also be a mermaid underwater appearance and special gifts for all moms. 

Table assignments are in different zones, whereas the VIP will be seated along the aquarium tunnel, premium ticketholders will be seated close to the aquarium tanks, and the classic or typical seating.

On the menu, you’ll find roasted rosemary pumpkin soup, chicken Caesar salad, crepe vegetable gratin for starters, en papillote fish and roasted striploin for the main course, and pink spinel for dessert. You may get your tickets here.

When: 6 PM-9 PM, May 14

How much: P1,699-P2,199 net/person 

Where: Manila Ocean Park, Quirino Grandstand, 666 Behind, Ermita, Manila

Randy's Donuts

Add a glaze of joy and a hole (pun intended!) lot of excitement to your celebration of Mother’s Day with world-famous Randy’s Donuts! Only current cardholders in good standing and actively using their BPI Credit Card can participate in this exclusive promo.

You can grab one dozen donuts plus a half dozen for free using your BPI Credit Card. This is valid for dine-in and takeout, and each cardholder is allowed one transaction per day or a maximum of five transactions for the entire promo period. 

When: May 8-13

How much: P1,045

Where: All stores (except Randy's Okada, Conrad, Shangri-La, and Magnolia)

The Dessert Museum

Does your mom like sweets? Look no further and spend Mother’s Day at The Dessert Museum, where you may indulge in delectable desserts in eight different dessert-themed rooms while taking Instagram-worthy photos. 

Moms are free of charge, just bring at least one paying companion, the birth certificate of your child as proof, and a valid ID. Booking period started last April 27 and is allowed until May 14. Reserve a ticket here.

When: May 8-14 (redemption period)

How much: Free (moms only); P799 (regular admission) 

Where: The Dessert Museum, Unit 124, 126, 127a, Coral Way, S Maison Mall, Conrad Hotel Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

The Orange Bucket

Craving some flavors reminiscent of the sea? The Orange Bucket offers a special treat to moms when you buy one Big Bang Seafood Buckets, comprising seafood chowder, crab and corn, kimchi tang, and ramyeon. You can also get free four cups of rice, brownies, and a pitcher of blue lemonade to complete your Mother’s Day feast.

Regular rates for the Big Bang Seafood Buckets range from P1,999 to P2,799, and are available in three different varieties: classic, premium, and supreme. For further details, click here.

When: 10 AM-12 AM, May 13-14

How much: P2,299-P3,799 (promo price) 

Where: The Orange Bucket, Newport City and DoubleDragon Plaza branches

Diamond Hotel

If you are the type who loves to treat your mom to a fancy restaurant, then you should definitely check out the Diamond Hotel’s Corniche lunch and dinner buffet. Situated in the hotel lobby, the restaurant is known for offering exquisite dishes that are meticulously prepared by its team of master chefs.

Apart from the buffet, the hotel has other Mother’s Day offers, such as an Afternoon Tea promo at the lobby lounge good for two persons. Families should also grab the chance to try the five-course Chinese Lauriat good for four persons, as well as the Mother’s Day Family Set offered at Yurakuen that can serve four to six persons. What’s more, Bar 27 will treat moms to a buy one, get one on standard drinks. All moms dining at the hotel will also receive a special token. 

To learn more about these promos, visit the Diamond Hotel’s website.

When: May 12-14

How much: P1,080-P13,380 

Where: Diamond Hotel, Corner Roxas Boulevard and J. Quintos Street, Manila

Tsokolateria

Love everything cacao? Don’t forget to drop by the Tsokolateria SM Aura branch and receive a delightful offer of a P100-gift certificate as part of its Mother’s Day treat. This promo is eligible for the first 60 customers who purchase a minimum single receipt worth P1,000.

When: May 13-14

How much: P1,000 

Where: Tsokolateria, Skypark, Level 5 SM Aura Premier, 26th Street, Corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig

The Peninsula Manila

The Peninsula Manila is a great place to celebrate Mother's Day if you happen to live in or around the central business district of Makati. Its dining establishments – Old Manila, The Lobby, and Escolta – are offering indulgent buffets and special set menus. 

The Old Manila will be serving specialty menus created by the hotel’s seasoned chefs. The Lobby, on the other hand, will fill your tummies with their Weekend Merienda buffet, and a Champagne brunch at Escolta can be a perfect treat for moms and Champagne lovers. 

For inquiries, you may call +63 2 8887 2888 ext. 6694 or email [email protected].

When: May 14 (time varies depending on the restaurant)

How much: P1,400-P6,888 

Where: The Peninsula Manila, Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City

Mother’s Day Special Cakes

Surprising your mom with her favorite cake flavor would never go wrong every Mother’s Day. For instance, you may get her Red Ribbon’s Mango-Choco Marjolaine (P899-P1,299), made of fresh sweet mangoes with chocolate filling and cashew nuts between layers of crispy and chewy wafer.

Moreover, restaurant and café Mary Grace introduced its limited-edition Tres Leches (P2,308) this mom’s day. You’ll surely drool on its homemade caramel filling and vanilla sponge cake in Earl Grey-tea infused milk.

Famous for its strong resistant blizzard ice cream, Dairy Queen also released its limited-edition cake to make this occasion extra special. Its Truffle Blizzard Floral Cake (P1,319 via Grab; delivery fee excluded) is a 100% ice cream cake made with chocolate truffle.

For takeout and delivery orders, you may dial 89111-111. You are welcome to add P140 for the Dairy Queen thermal bag.

Bonus: Wildflour Manila’s Special Bouquets

World-class dining establishment Wildflour offers a special promo – not on food, but on flowers! For only P295, you can give your mom a handcrafted bouquet made by local artisans. These flowers were sourced by farmers from the mountains of Benguet province. 

These special bouquets are available at Wildflour’s BGC and Rockwell branches. You may send them a message to learn more on how to order.