There’s nothing wrong with looking for free meal deals for mom to eat free on Mother’s Day, in fact, mom will appreciate you looking out for the family budget as long as you pick a place that she likes to eat. Be careful not to just pick a place to take mom because of the deal, she has to be on board with the restaurant you choose.

Below are some restaurants that are offering free meal deals or eat free on Mother’s Day specials. I also like to visit Restaurant.com to see what restaurants in my area are offering gift certificates. Just last weekend, I snagged a $50 gift certificate for $4 to a nearby restaurant that was advertising on Restaurant.com. With that certificate, my husband and I were able to take the family out–seven of us–to lunch after my daughter’s First Holy Communion ceremony for only $98. Be sure to run a Google search for Restaurant.com promotion codes if you are thinking of getting yourself one of these certificates. More often than not, there is a promotion code that will give you a further discount on the already great restaurant deals.

Champps Restaurant: Moms that come in Mother’s Day weekend will receive a card loaded with$10 off a $25 purchase on the first of every month (while supplies last).

Texas Roadhouse: This isn’t an eat free on Mother’s Day deal, however, Texas Roadhouse is offering the Texas Roadhouse Getaway For Two Sweepstakes. Just enter to win a 2-night stay in Dove Mountain, Marana, Arizona including roundtrip airfare for two.

Beef O’Brady’s: Not only do moms eat free this Mother’s day, but dads eat free on Father’s Day too! The entree can be up to a $10 value.

TCBY: Free yogurt for mom on Mother’s Day! Check your local TCBY to make sure they are participating.

IKEA: Moms can receive a free breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes and a cup of coffee on Mother’s Day. Good from opening until 11:00am on May 13, 2012. Limit one per family.