Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Mail-Order Dinners

Taking mom out to dinner is a pretty traditional part of Mother’s Day. But restaurant outings aren’t always the best idea. They can be expensive and crowded. They may also be loud, and chances are you will be rushed through your meal as they try to turnover the table to the next reservation.

A great alternative is to have a special dinner right at home. And with mail-order dinner ideas, you can have everything from gumbo flown in from your favorite spot in NOLA to an Aussie feast of gourmet steaks. Whether she loves seafood or steak, BBQ or Mexican, there’s a great meal idea for Mother’s Day — no reservations required.

Ipsa Provisions Frozen Meals

These meals are a genius idea because they are as simple as those old-school frozen dinners but elevated to a level so much higher, they shouldn’t even be discussed in the same sentence (sorry about that). This upscale (but very affordable) frozen food company sends delicious chef created meals, from vegetarian coconut curry to Moroccan braised chicken (most entrees are around $25, but prices vary per meal) and so much more, with simple reheating and plating instructions. Choose mom’s favorite dishes and plan a meal just like a night out — but no shoes required.

Commander’s Palace Three-Course Shrimp & Grits Dinner for Two

This is one of the most legendary of restaurants in New Orleans and they offer some of their most famous dishes for nationwide delivery through Goldbelly. This three-course dinner for two ($170), includes garlic bread, turtle soup or seafood gumbo, wild shrimp and cognac with creole cream cheese grits, and Ponchatoula strawberry shortcake.

Herd & Grace Aussie Feast Starter Box

Herd & Grace offers a starter box ($270) that is a perfect Aussie Feast for a Mother’s Day meal. From tomahawks to ground wagyu, asada, and more, this is a gift for the meat lover that will keep on giving.

Feges BBQ Signature BBQ Dinner Kit

If they love authentic BBQ but a trip isn’t currently in the cards, this Feges BBQ signature BBQ dinner kit ($159.95) has it all, from a succulent brisket to three of their signature sides: Loaded Potato Mash, Spicy Korean Braised Greens, and Moroccan Spiced Carrots.

Blue Apron X Molly Yeh Limited-Edition Meal Kit

If she loves Molly Yeh on Girl Meets Farm, she’ll totally want her new meal kits.The Blue Apron X Molly Yeh Limited-Edition Meal Kits ($100 plus shipping) were created as part of a partnership between Blue Apron and Molly Yeh. It includes a customizable burger bar, peanut noodles, crunchy slaw and even a miso apple pie.

Rastelli’s Mother’s Day Brunch Bundle

Why not make mom a hearty breakfast in bed? This bundle ($84) includes bacon, pork sausage, smoked salmon and even an apple pie.

SOMOS Mexican Peacadillo Burrito Bowl Kit

This SOMOS Mexican Peacadillo Burrito Bowl Kit ($28) is customizable and includes choice of Mexican Brown Rice or Cilantro Lime White Rice, choice of Mexican Black Beans or Spicy Refried Beans, and choice of one jar of one of their signature fire roasted salsas.