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How to Celebrate Mother's Day in the South Hills of Pittsburgh

Restaurant, gift, and craft ideas, plus itinerary suggestions she's sure to love in the South Hills

By Emily Papa, Publisher of Macaroni Kid South Hills May 6, 2024

Let's make this Mother's Day extra-special in the South Hills of Pittsburgh because it has been, well, let's say... a challenging year for moms.

So on May 12th, let's celebrate the South Hills moms and mom-figures in our lives by letting them know how much we appreciate everything they do for us the other 364 days of the year.

Here are South Hills restaurant and gift ideas to spoil her, itinerary suggestions she'll love in Pittsburgh, and even a few craft ideas children can do to show their love: 

Take Mom out to eat

There are plenty of restaurants in the South Hills of Pittsburgh to enjoy a special meal out for Mother's Day.  Want to get out of the South Hills for a little treat? We've got some ideas for you there too. 

GATHER Restaurant inside Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South 
Fort Couch Road | Upper St. Clair

Celebrate mom with a full brunch buffet and complimentary mimosas at the Crowne Plaza. Seatings at 12 & 2. Call (412) 833-5300, dial 0 to make reservations!

Mother's Day at Helen's - Champion, PA
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Make your reservation at 7springs.com

Celebrate Mother's Day at Helen's located at Seven Springs Mountain Resort and enjoy a special four-course meal prepared by Helen's culinary team. Reservations are available from 11-5pm on Sunday, May 12th. 

Dinner on the Gateway Clipper

Come aboard Grand Gateway Clipper Riverboat for a Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise & Tour and let all the special mothers in your life know how important they truly are! This is “MOM’s” day – so let her be the queen and enjoy our fabulous Mother’s Day buffet, music & dancing and the beautiful sights of the Pittsburgh. gatewayclipper.com

The Melting Pot

Let Mom know how special she really is this year by sharing a memorable one-of-a-kind experience together. Treat her to our Mother's Day Brunch, Lunch or Dinner featuring our set 4-Course Adult Meal that will be sure to Melt Mom's Heart! Reservations Required for this Event. Please call 412-261-3477. Adults: 4-Courses for $58 per person Kids: 3-Course Combo for $27, or Entrée only for $15

Ann's Chophouse

Make your Mother's Day reservations at Ann's Chophouse in Bethel Park to enjoy a special Mother's Day menu!

Shop for Mother's Day in the South Hills

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned Pittsburgh business all at the same time! Here are some of our favorites:

The Lash Lounge






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Restore Wellness

100 Siena Drive | Upper St. Clair

Motherhood is a fulfilling journey, but the demands require self-care admist the responsibilities. Check out some self-care practices tailored to moms at different stages and then gift mom a Restore Wellness Day. restore.com

LuluZ Design

LuluZ Design is a Pittsburgh based, woman-owned online shop. This shop features funny and unique Yinzer gifts, fashion and more. All items are made on-demand and responsibly produced with a mission to reduce waste and avoid over production. Mom will proudly wear this locally produced gear! luluzdesign.com

The Sunny Paper Studio Greeting Cards

The Sunny Paper Studio Greeting Cards designs and makes handmade greeting cards for all occasions. Locally owned, each card is loving made and custom orders are welcomed! etsy.com/shop/findurhappyplace

Enjoy time together for a special day out in the South Hills

Whether she's into hiking, spa treatments, or thrills, we have ideas on ways to spend Mother's Day in the South Hills doing something she'll love:

Reginald's Coffee 
2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 831-3729

reginaldscoffee.com

What better way to start Mother’s Day than by enjoying a warm cup of coffee with the person you love most. Reginald’s coffee shop is in “a historic landmark” in Bethel Park. The gorgeous scenery, old-fashioned touch and welcoming workers will make you feel right at home as you and mom enjoy a fresh brewed cup of java on the lawn. If you'd like to enjoy a fresh donut from Oram's with your coffee, get your pre-order in now!

AR Workshop 
Pleasant Hills 

A great way to create memories and share something special is to channel your creative side. AR Workshop is a boutique DIY workshop that offers hands-on art classes to create charming & unique decor, wood signs, chunky knit blankets, canvas pillows and more. Check out your preferred location (calendar's linked above) to register for a Mother's Day - Gift Making Workshop, Kids Craft Free with Mom, Muffins & Mimosas with Mom or even order a DIY to Go kit to bring it to your mother's house. 

Hand and Stone Spa 
Upper St. Clair & McMurray
412.203.5672 & 724.400..5439

A day at Hand and Stone is the perfect gift for your mom on Mother’s Day. She spends all day willingly putting everyone before herself and caring for the ones she loves. This will give her the “me time” she needs and wants. Hand & Stone has two locations in the South Hills and offers a full compliment of specialty massages, facials and enhancements. 



Crafts for the kids to make

Handmade gifts are all about the heart. Help the kids make gifts for mom she's sure to treasure: