Torali celebrates Mother’s Day weekend with a special brunch menu featuring seasonal dishes curated by Chef Guenther Moreno and desserts by Chef Toni Roberts. Brunch items including the Asparagus-Truffle Quiche, featuring caviar, arugula, frisee, sunkissed tomatoes, radish and lemon essence, and Caprese Eggs Benedict, with heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, poached eggs and pesto hollandaise. A toast to Mom with Bottomless Mimosas, Torali Bloody Mary or Rosé Champagne. Top it all off with a celebratory dessert such as the Hazelnut Banana Tiramisu, banana mascarpone mousse, hazelnut praline crunch and espresso caramel, or the Lemon Meringue Millefoglie, limoncello curd, lemon gelato, toasted meringue and basi. Torali’s brunch is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reservations can be made via Tock.
Guests can also treat Mom to Mother’s Day Tea service, available on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. An array of sweet and savory confections by Executive Pastry Chef Toni Roberts, including a variety of finger tea sandwiches, quiche, freshly baked scones and pastries. The experience includes a selection of teas and your choice of a complimentary glass of champagne or non-alcoholic French Bloom bubbly. Tickets are priced at $85 per person and can be purchased on Tock.
About Last Knife
About Last Knife hosts brunch this Mother’s Day weekend with selections including Avocado Toast, served on sourdough; Chilaquiles, salsa verde, refried beans and two eggs your way; Pancakes, your style of seasonal compote, chocolate chip or fresh fruit; and more. Or stop by during the week for Lucky Hour (Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m.) featuring food and drink specials such as the Chicago Happy Meal, which includes an Old Fashioned, fries and a fortune cookie that can grant you a free stay at Arlo Chicago.
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Flight Club Chicago
Flight Club is offering $39 bottomless flatbreads, $49 bottomless mimosas, or $59 bottomless flatbreads and mimosas (per person), all including 90-minutes of Social Darts.
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Vanille Patisserie and Stan's Donuts
Local chain's Stan's Donuts and Vanille Patisserie have introduced a new creation in time for Mother's Day: Strawberry Macaron LeStan, a croissant donut given a berry French twist filled with strawberry cream, tossed in sugar, drizzled with vanilla, and topped with a Strawberry macaron. Available for a limited time at select Stan's Donuts and Vanille Patisserie locations from Saturday May 11 - Sunday May 12. Each donut is sold in a pink gift box for $5.95 while quantities last.
Photo courtesy of Hannah Hornacek
Argot
Argot will offer a $38 Mother's Day Brunch prix-fixe menu as well as its full a la carte brunch menu on Sunday, May 12 from 10am-2:30pm. Argot will also be open for dinner service that evening from 5-9pm with the nightly a la carte menu offerings available. In addition, Moms dining for brunch or dinner will receive a freshly-baked cookie as a takeaway treat.
For Mother's Day Brunch, guests will choose from a selection of dishes for first and second courses, as well as a side. Guests can choose from: French Onion Soup or Squash Tartine for the first course; Quiche, Baguette French Toast, or Buckwheat Pancakes for the second course; and Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, or Paulina Meats Breakfast Sausage for their sides. Reservations may be booked through Resy.
Photo courtesy of Clayton Hauck for Argot
Medi Kitchen & Cocktail
On Sunday, May 12, 2024, Medi Kitchen & Cocktail will stay open for dinner (last reservation at 8p) and offer a special menu of dishes and cocktails for the holiday, like the Spring Rose Spritz made with Aperol, prosecco, cherry, rose and lemon. For brunch that day, Moms will get a complimentary glass of champagne – and a flower will be gifted to every Mom all day.
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
Heritage celebrates Mother’s Day with a special tasting and a la carte offerings in honor of the holiday. Staying in? They offer a special package for pickup to heat and serve anytime to feed four. Pickup: Sunday, May 12th from 9a until 11a with limited quantities available. Please place orders by Friday, May 10th at 9p.
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Frontier
This Mother’s Day, an entree, pastry, and mimosa or cowboy punch for $39. A complimentary welcome drink and flowers for Mom.
Homeslice
Homeslice is throwing a boozy brunch for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12th from 10am-1pm. They will have numerous activities for diners like a Bloody Mary Bar (sponsored by Casamigos), a Build Your Own Aperol Spritz (sponsored by Aperol), a DIY flower station and also build your own bracelets. This is a non-ticketed event and reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Ina Mae Tavern
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special brunch at Ina Mae on Sunday, May 12th. With live music from 12-3pm, the full brunch menu will be offered, and a complimentary mimosa and beignet for Mom.
Tanta
Tanta offers a special Mother's Day Brunch Menu on Sunday, May 12th. The pre-fixe menu is $80 per guest and features four courses created by Chef Gee Cuyugan. Enjoy Tanta's Cebiche Clasico, Empanada de Carne, and Tres Leches Cake as well as entrees including the Benidictos Criollos with lobster and a cebichera hollandaisa, Rocoto Miso Halibut Nikkei, Tanta French Toast with bruleed bananas, strawberry pisco, and dulce de leche, Ribeye y Huevo Chorrillana featuring a 12oz. ribeye and fried eye, and more. T
Taureaux Tavern
Taureaux Tavern will be offering a specialty cocktail titled Mama Mia from May 6-10th in honor of Mother's Day. This cocktail is spicy and sweet. The Chili Liqueur gives the cocktail a rich warmth to the taste, while the honey syrup brings a balance to all the spice. They added a rose garnish to top it off and give that feminine touch. Reservation via on TOCK.
Tzuco
Tzuco offers a la carte brunch and dinner. Every Mom will receive a complimentary mimosa during brunch.
UMMO
UMMO will offer from 10am - 2pm a spread featuring a selection of brunch and dinner options. Starting at 4pm, UMMO will transition to offering an a la carte dinner menu, complete with special dishes crafted just for the occasion.
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Alamo Drafthouse
Mother's Day Movie Programming:
A special screening of Psycho, Serial Mom Or Mamma Mia! on Saturday, 5.11 or Sunday, 5.12
The movies feature special food menus
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Daisies
Executive Pastry Chef and Partner Leigh Omilinsky is stocking the pastry case with croissants and kouign-amanns as well as seasonal treats. Planning to brunch at home? Pre-order available (via Tock) on Leigh’s Orange Olive Oil Bundt Cakes, Cinnamon Coffee Cakes, or a Fruit and Almond Tart.
Bar Pendry
On Mother's Day from 11am to 3pm, Bar Pendry team is supplementing their usual Sunday tea service with brand-new offerings created or mom. Along with their usual selection of Rare Tea Cellar blends, guests will be able to select from a tower of sweet & savory bites, including a flaky asparagus phyllo tart, an angel food cake topped with fresh berries, and a Mother's Day macaroon. Boozy options include vintage and sparking wines, plus a collection of boozy tea cocktails such as the Sunday Morning Sour, a sweet and citrusy sipper crafted with Gentleman Jack, honey syrup and coconut milk. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Venteux
This Mother’s Day, if Mom prefers a quick sweet treat, a personal slice of Sacher cake in Venteux’s café will be offered while sipping on a Honey Rose Latte. Moms looking for something heartier can select Executive Chef Marcel Heiduk’s Mother’s Day special, available just for the weekend: whole grilled lobster served with frites and hollandaise, complemented by a Chandon Garden Spritz from the bar. Reservations can be made on their website.
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Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti will offer a special Mother's Day brunch menu alongside the menu for lunch and dinner. Mother's Day brunch includes Caviar Service from Sterling California sustainable caviar, with blinis; The Seafood Tower with oysters, shrimp, lobster tail, snow crab, king crab and mussels; ‘The ‘Della Smash, smashed croissant, burrata, mortadella, pistachio and balsamic; Build Your Own Mimosa with bottle of La Gioiosa Prosecco and choice of two favorite juices.
Delightful Pastries
Delightful Pastries will offer sweet and savory selection of Mother's Day treats. The menu includes:
A Trio of Gateaux, including Raspberry Mousse with a Berry Compote, Passion Fruit Mousse with Passion Fruit Custard and Chocolate Cremeux with Candied Orange
Box of Truffles, with Passion Fruit, Brandy with Raspberries and Orange Liqueur
Finger Sandwiches, including Ham, Turkey
Egg Salad, Herbed Cream Cheese & Cucumber and Tuna
Mother's Day Gift Basket ($40), Blood Orange Marmalade, Madagascar Vanilla Strawberry Jam, Chocolate Orange Tea Bread and Papua New Guinea Vanilla Beans (two)
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Pippin's Tavern
Pippin's Tavern will be celebrating Mom with a classic Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 11am to 3pm. Bring mom for bottomless MOMosas and Bloody Marys for $30, a live piano singalong show in the Pippin's Lounge, and a special Mother’s Day brunch menu featuring options including Spring Egg White Frittata, Quiche Loraine, Eggs Benedict, and more. Reservations can be made on Tock.
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Sushi | Bar
Sushi | Bar Chicago will offer a 17-course omakase experience ($255 per person) elevated with caviar and truffle. The meal will include a Strawberry Lavender Spritz welcome cocktail with strawberry coulis, lemon juice, lavender syrup and prosecco; Mother’s Day amuse-bouche presented on a Squid Ink Tapioca Chip with Umi Masu, Bagna Cauda Foam, pickled Myoga, fennel and chili flakes; and Soufflé Pancake with soft cream, coffee jelly, Kinako Powder, Kuromitsu and Kachiwari Kokuto for dessert. Special wine or sake pairings will also be available at an additional cost. Seatings times will be at 3 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. and reservations can be made on Tock.
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Francesca’s Restaurants
Francesca’s on Chestnut (Gold Coast)
Guests can choose from a variety of made-to-order breakfast offerings during brunch hours and risotto station during dinner time, in addition to a carving station, a raw bar, house specialties, and assorted desserts including a chocolate fountain and s’mores bar! The buffet will be available Sunday, May 12, from 10AM to 8PM. The price is $83 for Adults, $17 for Kids (12 and under).
Mia Francesca (Lakeview)
Mother's Day features at Mia Francesca include:
Filetto di bosco - 8 oz filet, roasted cremini mushrooms & cipollini onions, parmesan whipped potatoes, truffle demiglaze
Risotto con funghi e tartufo - aged carnaroli rice, roasted cremini mushrooms, chives, taleggio, fresh summer truffle
Acqua pazza di spigola - pan-seared california white bass, cherry tomatoes, capers, garlic, white wine, sautéed spinach
The Gwen Hotel hosts their Tipsy Tea Party. With seatings at 12pm and 2:30pm on Saturdays and 1pm on Sundays, experience this boozy twist on traditional high tea, complete with small bites, cocktails and a DJ spinning. In May, The Gwen will host a "Mamma Mia!" Tipsy Tea Partyall month long for themed, tea-infused cocktails, treats, and non-stop hits.
Cindy’s Rooftop
Cindy's Mother’s Day Brunch specials include:
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast $18 - White chocolate, Mascarpone, Champagne Anglaise.
Cindy's Breakfast Platter - Choice of Breakfast Sausage or Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries
Sunda New Asian River North
Sunda New Asian River North is open for brunch Saturday & Sunday from 11am-2pm with specials and takes on traditional brunch dishes. Menu options include:
Japanese Fried Chicken - karaage-style fried chicken, matcha green tea, spiced honey
Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns - crispy chicken thighs, asian slaw, scallion bao buns
Island Breakfast Plate - “silog”, filipino breakfast served with garlic rice, crispy egg & atchara with longanisa filipino spiced sausage, bacon applewood smoked, tocino marinated sweet pork, ALL longanisa, tocino & bacon
Mimosa Kit - house champagne, tableside bottle service, fresh berries, juice varieties
Sumo Mary - 32 oz jar of sunda bloody mary mix topped with tocino grilled cheese, longanisa, pork belly bao bun, baked snow crab handroll, karaage fried chicken, lumpia egg rolls, sunda potatoes, cucumber
The Goddess and Grocer
Mother's Day Cake ($65) - Lemon sponge cake with lemon curd and strawberry mousse. Frosted in vanilla buttercream and piped with bright and beautiful florals.
Floral Cupcakes ($4.95 ea) - chocolate and vanilla with hand piped buttercream flowers
Mother's Day Cookie Kit ($45) - six assorted hand decorated shortbread cookies
Mother's Day Spa Basket ($65) - Make Mom feel like a Goddess with this Mother's Day Spa Gift Basket! Featuring an array of spa day goodies, a one-of-a-kind Mosser Glass keepsake, an artisan beverage, and a hand-made shortbread cookie
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Marina's Bistro
Uptown’s Marina’s Bistro is celebrating Mother’s Day by launching the restaurant’s brand-new brunch menu. Bites include ham and cheese, or mushroom and cheese Croquetas, and Pastelillos de Huevos y Longaniza, made with egg, cheese, and Puerto Rican pork chorizo empanadas. Brunchers can select from three authentic Puerto Rican sandwiches, or Waffles con Fruta Tropical, Belgium waffles topped with seasonal fruit and cinnamon syrup, or Waffles de Coco – coconut waffles, chicken thighs, and guava sauce. Moms with a sweet tooth can indulge in the Sorullos de Maiz con queso, a Puerto Rican corn meal fritters with cheese, or the Pina A La Parrila, rum-spiked grilled pineapple with toasted coconut and homemade ice cream. Marina’s brunch will be from 10:00am - 3:00pm, and reservations can be made on the restaurant’s website.
Cesar's Killer Margaritas
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas is hosting ‘Selebrate Selena’ on Mother’s Day this year, with a tribute to Selena Quintanilla’s life, music, and legacy on Sunday, May 12th. The celebration, which will take place in the lounge, begins at 2:00 pm, and the first 100 people will receive roses. Guests can listent to mariachi music from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm., along with food, music, and killer drinks. Presale tickets can be purchased online or purchased at the door for $30.
Vinci
Vinci will be hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch, on Sunday, May 12th. Priced at $38 per person, brunch goers can treat mom to one main dish, along with an appetizer and dessert buffet. Main course options include Frittata, comprised of spinach, Applewood smoked bacon, and goat cheese, Breakfast Pizza with Parmigiano cream, applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, scrambled eggs, pecorino, and arugula, or Vinci’s French Toast, and 10 other dishes, including delectable pastas, seafood, steak, and a Grilled Pork Chop, with roasted potatoes and green beans. The restaurant’s appetizer buffet will feature a cheese plate, poached shrimp, fresh Bruschetta, and fruit, while the dessert buffet will be one to indulge in, from Mini Cannolis to Tiramisu with chocolate sauce, Chocolate Cake to Panna Cotta with raspberry sauce.
Mirella's Tavern
Mirella’s Tavern recently launched their weekend brunch, and the Wicker Park tavern is looking to celebrate moms and mother-figures with an All-You-Can-Eat buffet, on May 12th. For $35, diners can select from a Cold Buffet, consisting of fruit trays, Lox, Ceasar Salad, and a meat and cheese platter, while the restaurant’s Hot Buffet is comprised of French toast, bacon, breakfast sausage, eggs benedict, breakfast potatoes, and scrambled eggs. And for an extra sweet treat, enjoy mini muffins and mini bites of brownie, cheesecake, lemon tart, and assorted cookies from the Sweet Buffet.
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Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
The Wicker Park restaurant is offering pre-ordered Mother's Day bouquets crafted by on-site florists and prepared for quick pick up on Mother's Day. Join Machine for dinner and surprise Mom with a bouquet. Bouquets are available for pick up any time Friday, May 10th - Sunday, May 12th starting at 12pm. A standard bouquet (10-15 stems) is $50 and an engineered bouquet (15-20 stems) is $70. Purchase yours at https://www.universe.com/events/mothers-day-bouquets-pre-order-tickets-4X1SC2.
Those looking to treat Mom for brunch, reservations are still available. Enjoy the regular brunch menu as well as Mother's Day specials including: Burrata Salad ($17) featuring 2-oz. Burrata with white balsamic and rosemary compressed melon, crispy prosciutto, arugula, herb vinaigrette, and cherry tomatoes; Vegetable Frittata ($15) with asparagus, peas, tomato, mushroom, goat cheese, and basil oil; and Coffee Rub Brisket Hash ($18) with crispy potatoes, bell peppers, smoked mushrooms, summer squash, fried egg, smoked paprika, and chive. Machine is open for brunch from 11am - 3pm. For reservations, please visit https://www.dinemachine.com/.
Laurel
Laurel invites guests to celebrate Mother's Day with a special offering available on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. In honor of mothers and female caregivers, the restaurant will provide a complimentary Mama-rita, a version of their house margarita made with Tres Agaves. An alcohol-free version of the Mama-rita is also available. This special is limited to one per mother or female caregiver, age 21 and over, with the purchase of a food item. Reservations are recommended and can be made via OpenTable. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Vistro Prime
Hinsdale’s Vistro Prime will be offering their full lunch menu, along with a few speciality brunch items including:
Chilled Crab/Avocado Salad | asparagus, pickled herb, green goddess
French Toast | mixed berries, toasted pecan, lemon zest, whip
Robert's Pizza Dough & Co.
Join Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12th from 11am - 2pm! Dine in to experience Robert's regular brunch menu along with a few special items in celebration of Mom. Mother's Day brunch specials include:
Sweetini -- a white chocolate martini made using Creme de Cacao, Deep Eddy vodka, Irish Cream, and Chocolate Bitters. ($17)
Bacon, Egg, & Asparagus Pizza ($26)
Wild Mushroom Omelet with Gruyere Cheese and Hollandaise Sauce served with hash, 'za toast, and date jam ($23)
Eggs Benedict featuring poached eggs, Robert's Canadian bacon, and Hollandaise sauce on a Detroit-style pizza dough muffin. Served with house-smashed potatoes and garnished with tomatoes and fresh dill ($18)
Crab Benedict available for ($25)
Smoked Salmon Plate features creme fraiche, chopped eggs, and housemade brioche ($26)
Profiterole drizzled with chocolate and served with vanilla ice cream ($16)
Complimentary Glass of Prosecco for Mom!
Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. islocated at 465 N. McClurg Court along the Ogden Slip and is open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am - 2pm. For more information and to make reservations, please visit https://robertspizza.com/.
Blanco Cocina y Cantina
Blanco Cocina y Cantina in Oak Brook is celebrating Mother's Day with special Poblano Shrimp Enchiladas, made with caramelized onion, jack cheese, avocado, and poblano crema, priced at $19 and a Mamacita Margarita made with Blanco Tequila, Rose Petal Kissed Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Raspberry, and Organic Agave. Guests can also treat Moms to Blanco's new brunch menu, available every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a variety of dishes including breakfast, starters, ensaladas, tacos, burritos, and brunch cocktails.
Old Town Pour House
Old Town Pour House invites everyone to its Rock N Roll Brunch this Mother’s Day. Brunch-goers can start with "Jon Bun Jovi" cinnamon rolls or "Donut Stop Believin'" doughnuts, and then on to mains like the "Sweet Child O’ Mine" French toast or "The Boss" steak and eggs. Roses and ‘mom’osa flights will be available as well. Served Saturday and Sunday, from opening until 3 p.m, the Rock N Roll Brunch is available at at these locations:
Oak Brook (8 Oak Brook Center)
Naperville (1703 Freedom Drive)
Chicago (1419 N. Wells St)
Bar Siena West Loop and North Shore
Bar Siena invites everyone to celebrate Mother’s Day with Chef Viviani’s specials. On this occasion, guests can enjoy a brunch featuring dishes like Vegetable Frittata, Breakfast Skillet, and Lemon Ricotta Cake.
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern is bringing back Fabio LIVE! Mamma Mia — A Mother's Day Culinary Experience. Scheduled for Sunday, May 19 from 5-7 p.m. Chef Viviani will take the stage to teach the guests how to make a combination of new Siena Tavern menu items as well as some specialty courses such as the Arancini & Agnolotti. Tickets are $100 per person and are inclusive of the 5-course tasting menu, cooking demonstration, a special Fabio Live Mother's Day Candle, wine bag, recipe card and meet & greet with Chef. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
Lyra
Lyra will open its doors at 3 p.m. (regularly 5pm) on Mother’s Day so guests can treat Mom to a dining experience featuring authentic Greek favorites crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Lyra’s menu offers a range of options, from comforting and traditional to lighter Mediterranean fare, all designed for sharing. True to Greek culinary tradition, there are plenty of vegetarian choices available.
Prime & Provisions
Prime & Provisions invites guests to celebrate Mother's Day with a grand buffet-style brunch on May 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The brunch menu will feature made-to-order breakfast offerings, a carving station, and a Ferris Wheel of Desserts. Priced at $95 for adults and $35 for kids aged 7-12.
Fioretta
Fioretta invites everyone to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12, from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The restaurant will feature its a la carte menu and a special Sunday Prime Rib offering. Children's menu will also be available for those 12 and under.
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
Mother's Day brunch at Hard Rock Cafe Chicago will be on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. where guests can enjoy a special event tailored just for moms. The celebration includes a breakfast buffet featuring all-time favorites and the "Build-Your-Own Bouquet" station, where they can create a flower arrangement to take home. There will also be a Mimosa Bar where guests can craft their own bubbly drinks. Priced at $23 per adult and $12 per child, tickets include entry and access to the brunch buffet. Guests can enhance their experience by adding on the Build-Your-Own Bouquet Station for $45 per person. The Mimosa Bar will be available for purchase on site. Tickets can be purchased on Evenbrite.
I|O Godfrey
Celebrate Mother's Day with a brunch buffet at I|O Godfrey on Sunday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Priced at $65 for adults and $15 for kids, the buffet features a variety of options to suit every taste. Highlights include Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Vegan Sausage, Home Fries, Tater Tots, Asparagus, and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam. Guests can customize their meal at the Omelet Station, savor Eggs Benedict with Steak, Southern Ham, or Crab Cake, and indulge in Pancakes and French Toast at the dedicated station. The Carving Station offers Prime Rib and Salmon, while the Salad Bar provides a selection of fresh vegetables with various dressings. Other offerings include Gnocchi Pomodoro at the Pasta Station, Seasonal Soups, and Spicy Tuna and Vegetable Maki at the Sushi Station. The brunch experience is completed with dessert stations featuring assorted pastries, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Fruit and Cake Pops.
LondonHouse
Spring Tea at LondonHouse’s Bridges Lobby Bar is crafted by Chef Elizabeth Sweeney and Pastry Chef Thomas Gorczyca. The menu features a selection of Rare Tea Cellars teas, Lemon Poppy and Honey Chamomile Scones, savory offerings like the Sushi Crepe, and sweet treats such as the Cherry Blossom Dome. This culinary experience is available daily from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Lure Fishbar
Lure Fishbar invites guests to celebrate Mother's Day with special brunch and dinner menus. The Mother's Day Brunch features dishes like Caviar Omelette, Vanilla Rum French Toast, Baked Eggs, and Mixed Berry Tart. The dinner menu features appetizers like Asparagus Soup and Crispy Tiger Prawns, and main courses like Slow Baked Halibut or Steamed Black Sea Bass, followed by a decadent Mixed Berry Tart for dessert.
Geja's Cafe
Reservations are now available for Sunday, May 12th. Geja's will open early at 1 p.m. and will take reservations through 9 p.m. for their dinners that feature their cheese, entree, and chocolate fondue preparations. Moms will receive a complimentary long-stem rose and a complimentary glass of Scharffberger Sparkling Rose to complete the experience. Dinner menus and reservations are available on their website.
Kinzie Chophouse
Kinzie Chophouse will be celebrating Mom with their signature steakhouse style peppered with Greek and Mediterranean influences. On Sunday, May 12th, Kinzie will be open from 11 a.m. p.m. - 9 p.m. serving up two different ways to dine - Both from a buffet throughout the day, or a limited a la carte dinner menu after 4 p.m. Reservations are now available on their website. The buffet will be priced at $100 per person ($20 for children under 10 years old).
Aboyer
Chef Michael Lachowicz and his team are gearing up for Mom with their French Brasserie style. Three-course menus will be available at Aboyer during brunch (11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., $79 per person) and dinner (3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., $89 per person) on Sunday, May 12th. Reservations are now available on their website.
Photo courtesy of Geja's Cafe
Girl & the Goat
This Mother’s Day, Chef Stephanie Izard’s favorites will be on the menu, as well as several new spring dishes. The $75 menu will be served family-style. Tickets can be purchased at OpenTable.
Duck Duck Goat
The $65 dim sum menu will be served family-style, with dishes such as duck fried rice omelettes, bacon egg Mu Shu, crispy potatoes and more. Duck Duck Goat will also be offering a special kids menu, as well as cookie decorating kits to keep the kids entertained. Tickets can be purchased at OpenTable.
Levain Bakery
Sweet treats from Levain Bakery, like Levain’s new limited time Lemon Cookie, which is generously sprinkled with sweet, yet slightly tart, lemon chips – a citrusy fusion. All Levain Bakery cookies are baked fresh daily at their West Loop and River North locations and available for delivery via DoorDash.
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Sprinkles Chicago
Sprinkles’ Mother’s Day Bundle is available for pick up or local delivery from their Gold Coast neighborhood bakery. Each Mother’s Day Bundle, priced at $68 at the Chicago bakery, but is available at $80 for national shipping, includes:
3 Strawberry Shortcake Bar Cupcakes
3 Vanilla Cupcakes
3 Red Velvet Cupcakes
3 Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
Local Mother’s Day Bundle: Pick-up & Delivery Mon May 6th – Sun May 12th
Nationwide Ship Mother’s Day Bundle: Delivers Tue April 30th – Fri May 10th
Photo courtesy of Sprinkles
State & Lake Chicago Tavern
On Sunday, May 12. State & Lake’s Mother’s Day feast includes a globally inspired buffet. Sides, salads, proteins and pastries will be available as a buffet, with a special children’s offering, too. Cost is $65 per person (includes on Bloody Mary or Mimosa). Kids between 5-12 years of age dine for $15 per person (exclusive of beverages). Begins at 11 a.m. Reservations are available now on Tock.
The Albert
On Sunday, May 12, Chef Steve Chiappetti commemorates the holiday in honor of the women who inspired him to become the chef he is today. In this spirit, he and his team have crafted an Italian American experience for families to gather around the table to taste their way through their mom's favorites. Guests will be offered a sampling from the Albert’s antipasti buffet, followed by a main course, and finish with pastries from a table laden with sweets. Cost is $60 per person exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity. Begins at 10am. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Photo courtesy theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel
NoMI
A four course prix-fixe brunch at NoMI inclusive of a special monogrammed menu and a personalized letter from you, ready at your table upon arrival. The menu options include Roasted Tomato and Cucumber Tartine, Spring Citrus Salad and Smoked Ham with pineapple mostarda. Plus, a dessert station. Reservations are available on Tock and the price is $165 per person, $55 for children.
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Truluck's Rosemont
This Mother's Day, seafood and seasonal accompaniments off Truluck's regular menu will be offered, including Florida Stone Crab claws, Miso-glazed Seabass, New England Sea Scallops and more. A special kids menu featuring Creamy Mac & Cheese, Crispy Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger Sliders, and Hand-Battered Shrimp will be available.
Truluck's Rosemont will offer a specialty adult cocktail called First Crush that will be served in celebration of Moms. Made with vodka, Orgeat syrup, lemon juice, berry tea syrup, and Maraska cherry liqueur. The kids can toast alongside with a Shaken Chocolate Milk Mocktini served with fresh whipped cream & chocolate sauce.
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Indienne
While Indienne is typically closed on Sundays – the restaurant will be open on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 12), serving its regular tasting menus (vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan).
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Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash is offering a special brunch in their main upstairs dining room. A prix fixe spread of M&A breakfast options and signature steakhouse items from 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. on May 12th. $120 / adults, $65 / kids. Reservations can be made on their website.
Maple & Ash is also hosting their second annual Haute Mama Luncheon! Hosted by Mary Lasky in partnership with Neiman Marcus, Maple and Ash is celebrating women through fashion, color and design in tandem with Mother’s Day. The showcase includes a fashion show, moderated panel hosted by FOX's Sylvia Perez and featuring a lineup of local female change makers (Wendy Krimins (Neiman Marcus Group), Beth Soria (House of Color), and Alessandra Blanca (Blanca), plus cocktails and a seated luncheon. A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit a Child’s Voice, a local Chicago charity empowering children with hearing loss to be successful in all educational and social settings. Festivities take place on Thursday, May 9th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Maple & Ash. Tickets can be purchased on Sevenrooms for $195.
Leña Brava
Leña Brava is gifting mom two experiences:
On the second floor of Lena Brava and Cruz Blanca, the two are teaming up for a Mother's Day brunch buffet. From 10:30am - 2:30pm on the big day. A Mexican-inspired feast offering wood-fired Chilaquiles, breakfast tacos, and a guacamole bar adorned with Maine lobster. Complement the experience with classic mimosas, freshly made margaritas, and more. Brunch tickets on Eventbrite. $45 per person (not inclusive of drinks).
Daytime hours in Leña Brava’s main ground floor dining room, which is opening up at 11:30 a.m. to offer wood-fired options including seafood parrilladas full of fire-roasted shrimp, scallops, P.E.I. mussels, and Maine lobster, along with empanadas and cochinita pibil. Plus, the team is unveiling “Mama’s Patience '', a pour made with Ocho Blanco tequila, maraschino liqueur, dragon fruit, lemon, and basil. Reservations can be made on Resy
Yardbird Chicago
Yardbird is bringing the home cooking to mom this Mother’s Day with their three course prix-fixe brunch. Complete with mimosas for mom and options for add-ons such as Yardbird’s signature Big & Gooey Cinnamon Roll, this special menu is only available May 12th for $52. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Cafe Robey
This all-day brunch spot is serving up the works this Mother’s Day, with their standard cafe menu available all mothers will receive a complimentary mom-osa and flower alongside their meal. An on-site photographer will also be available to capture all those special moments on camera. Save your spot via Resy.
Hewn
This Mother's Day, Hewn is offering pre-orders for Veggie Quiche, 1/2-dozen bagels, their take and bake offerings (Morning Buns, Cinnamon Brioche, Gougeres, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pie Crusts), Lemon Meringue Pie, and an assortment of their breads. Place your order by Wednesday, May 8th at 8pm through Tock and pickup on Sunday, May 12.
Photo courtesy of Leña Brava
The Langham, Chicago
Travelle is honoring moms and the women in our lives with a Mother’s Day Brunch. Executive Chef Damion Henry’s inspired feast features a Caviar Station, seafood displays, Prime Cuts Carving Stations, Live Hand-Rolled Osaka Sushi, Norwegian Smoked Fish, desserts, complimentary champagne, mimosas and bellinis and bites for the little ones. The whole family will enjoy entertainment with live music by an acoustic duo. Reservations are available on Tock; $275 per adult; $75 per child.
Photo courtesy of The Langham, Chicago
Teatro ZinZanni
For the women of the hour, Teatro ZinZanni is hosting a week-long celebration of Mom with a multi-course meal plus entertainment every night.
Puttshack
Puttshack features a full menu and bar so mom can be treated to food, drinks, and of course, golf. To make moms feel even more special, all mothers will get a complimentary rose to celebrate their special day. Reservations are available now and can be reserved on their website.
City Cruises Chicago
Onboard City Cruises, treat the woman of the hour with holiday selections, libations, and views of the city while enjoying the fresh breeze and sweeping scenery. Plated and buffet-style eating will be available, check out all the options on their website.
The Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
The Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook is hosting a special Mother’s Day Brunch experience on Sunday, May 12 from 10am – 2 pm with reservations available on OpenTable. Brunch will be held in their Prairie Ballroom, and guests will be presented live entertainment during their meal. Executive Chef Leonard Ventura has curated a range of offerings including a traditional buffet plus a wide range of interactive stations including omelet, carving, seafood, antipasto stations, a kids buffet and sweets table. Guests will also be offered a champagne toast to all of the motherly figures in their life. The Mother’s Day experience is available to reserve for $120 per person for adults, $35 per person for kids (children 3 years and under are free).
Carnivale
Carnivale’s Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12th from 10am-6pm. A brunch buffet serving breakfast classics, Pan-Latin dishes, sweets and more. Brunch is available for $60 for Adults, $25 for Children 12 years and under (coffee, soda and tea included). Reservations can be made on their Tock.
Oaken Bistro + Bar
Oaken Bistro + Bar's Floral Arrangement Class. On Saturday, April 27th from 11am to 12:30pm witness a hands-on workshop led by Eileen Weber from Lake Forest Flowers to learn the art of crafting a bouquet. Tickets are available for $99 on Eventbrite and include fresh flowers, a vase, expert instruction, and a bonus 15% discount in the restaurant before or after the class.
Photo courtesy of Oaken Bistro + Bar
Boleo
Cheers to Mom with a pre-Mother’s Day celebration at Boleo, the Kimpton Gray Hotel’s 15th-floor rooftop bar and lounge serving Latin flavors and bueno onda (good vibes). On Saturday, May 11, indulge in a holiday-exclusive dessert, the passionfruit pots de crème, made with raspberry sauce and crème Chantilly. Pair it with a glass of Miguel Torres Sparkling Brut Rosé, both available à la carte. On Mother’s Day, The Gray will partner with The Traveling Typist to offer guests free personalized poems during the hotel's social hour in the second-floor lobby from 4-6 PM.
Untitled Supper Club
Treat Mom to brunch and a show this Mother’s Day at Untitled Supper Club featuring live music from Alysha Monique & the Family Divine! Untitled will also create an exclusive family style brunch complete with options for both adults and kids, with multiple seatings available at 11 a.m. and at 1:15 p.m. For starters, diners can choose between a Burrata with Whiskey Roasted Grapes or Lox and Coccoli before heading to a mains section featuring Beef Brisket Hash, Avocado Toast and Caramel Apple French Toast. Adults eat for $48, and $25 for children. Reservations are available now via OpenTable.
The Dearborn
The Dearborn is offering a number of brunch specials crafted by Executive Chef Aaron Cuschieri for moms who love both sweet and savory. Enjoy a Petite Seafood Platter with all the fixings – Oysters on the half shell, Maine Lobster Tail, Alaskan King Crab, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktails, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon – or the Spring Omelet with morel mushrooms, spinach, gruyere cheese and chives, followed by a Carrot Cake with white chocolate-cream frosting and candied pecans. Beverage Director Sarah Clark is also offering a specialty cocktail for the holiday, the “Mum’s the Word” is made with Catan Pisco, lemon, Regan’s Orange bitters and topped with Pedestrian cider. The Dearborn will be open for Mother’s Day brunch starting at 10am, and reservations are available on Tock.
Table at Crate
For Mother’s Day guests can enjoy the new Spring menu featuring a Branzino made with aji verde, fennel & grapefruit herb salad and Steak Coulotte made with roasted corn relish, avocado smash, pickled fresno pepper. Spring cocktails include a prickly pear spritz, spicy guava margarita, and dragonberry cosmo.
Bazaar Meat, Bar Mar and Jaleo by José Andrés
For Mother’s Day, Bazaar Meat will be offering a four-course tasting menu for $145 per person, with optional wine pairings for $125. Tasting menu highlights include a Rosewood Wagyu and Spanish Octopus. Book online via OpenTable.
Bar Mar will be serving special bites for Mother’s Day, including Lamb Chops made with mint chimichurri, piquillo peppers, and Aleppo, and an Almond Raspberry Tart made with vanilla, Marcona almond, and fresh raspberries. Book online on OpenTable.
Jaleo Chicago will be offering a four-course brunch for $39 per person. Authentic Spanish breakfast options include Tostada de salmon made with smoked salmon on cristal bread with hard boiled eggs, goat cheese, and capers, and Huevos Estrellados, a traditional mix of crispy fried potatoes and eggs. End breakfast with a Torrijas, a sweet-soaked Spanish toast with crema Catalana and strawberries. Book online at OpenTable.
Mercat a la Planxa
This Mother’s Day, feast on Catalonian-inspired fare at a brunch buffet hosted by Mercat a la Planxa from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM overlooking Grant Park. Newly appointed Chef David Oland and the team have crafted an abundant spread featuring dishes like Ducktrap Smoked Salmon, Roasted Root Vegetable Salad, and Patatas Bravas will be on display. Entrees include the Grilled “Freebird” Chicken Breast made with wild mushroom ragout, the Red Wine Braised Beef with mushroom and celery root, and Mercat Mac n Cheese. A carving station will serve Turkey Breasts and Prime Rib. Finally, a dessert display will showcase sweet treats such as Mercat Homemade Banana Bread, Tres Leches Cake, Homemade Fruit Tartlets and much more. Reservations can be made on their website. Pricing starts at $85/adult and $25/ child - kids under 6 eat free.
The Smith
This year, The Smith is offering a Hen of the Woods Mushroom Quiche with melted leeks and Gruyère cheese as a special dish to honor moms. Additionally, they'll be serving a custom cocktail created especially for Mother's Day. The regular brunch menu will also be available, featuring dishes like The Smith Eggs Benedict, which comes with black forest ham, English muffins, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs, and home fries. You can also enjoy Shrimp & Grits, made with jalapeño cheddar grits, baked eggs, scampi butter, and blackened shoestring potatoes, or indulge in the Vanilla Bean French Toast topped with crème brûlée-battered caramelized apples.The brunch cocktails menu includes classics like Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and the Sangria Royale. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Sepia
In honor of the holiday, Sepia will begin taking reservations from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For $84 per person for adults and $40 per person for children 12 and under, guests can indulge in a variety of courses such as cardamom berry coffee cake, endive salad, grilled short rib, salmon misoyaki, ricotta agnolotti, foie gras french toast, and much more. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Farm Bar Lakeview
This year, Farm Bar’s Lakeview location is introducing Mother’s Day brunch specials. In addition to their full normal brunch offerings, enjoy an assortment of homemade muffins – blueberry, banana nut, bran and chocolate chip. For the main course, the team is introducing a Crab Cake Benedict, sauteed with spinach and served with potatoes and a frisee salad dressed with a poppy seed vinaigrette. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Sfir
The modern, Middle Eastern spot in Chicago’s River North neighborhood from Chef Sujan Sarkar and Sahil Sethi, are opening their second floor rooftop space for Mother’s Day dinner service this May. Beginning at 4pm, guests will be able to enjoy Chef Sujan’s new spring a la carte menu while overlooking the sunset and views of Chicago’s skyline. In Sifr’s new spring menu, diners will find both chefs seamlessly blending the Middle Eastern flavors found in the restaurant’s opening menu, but with a focus on introducing the Indian techniques and ingredients they are most passionate about. Both veggie and protein-forward Mezze plates will be available to share, Maitake Mushrooms that are “paper fried”, Grilled Banana Leaf Wrapped Peynir, Grilled Lamb Chop, Harissa Chicken and more. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Rosebud Restaurants
A Mother's Day offering featuring Scallops Risotto (4 pan-seared sea scallops folded into a creamy risotto with cherry tomatoes, spinach, asparagus, and mushrooms). Carmine’s Cioppino (Lobster tail, shrimp, calamari, octopus, mussels, clams, fish of the day, simmered in a spicy tomato white wine sauce, served with garlic bread), Lamb Shank, Short Rib, Oysters, Ricotta Cheesecake and more. Roses will be available to the first 50 people who book on OpenTable at Chicagoland locations.
Adorn
Adorn’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch will greet mothers with bubbles and fresh blooms, while they are serenaded with live jazz music. The brunch features breakfast bites and crafted pastries. Brunch will be held on Mother's Day from 10am to 2pm in the lake-facing junior ballroom. Brunch is priced at $255 for adults and $85 for kids. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Shula’s Steakhouse at Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Hotel
Overlooking the Chicago River on the ground floor of the Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Hotel, Shula’s Steakhouse is offering Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 AM - 3 PM. For $79 per person, Crème Fraiche and Chive Scrambled Eggs, Peach Toast with whipped ricotta and prosciutto, Monkey Bread Budding and more. The Omelette Action Station allows omelette customization, including an egg alternative for our vegan friends. For more carnivorous diners, a Carving Station offers Prime Rib with horseradish cream & green peppercorn demi and a Raw Bar with Cocktail Shrimp, Oysters, Lobster Claws, Crab Clusters and Snow Crab Legs. Reservations can be made on their website.
After enjoying Shula’s Mother’s Day brunch, attendees are invited to attend a complimentary DIY bouquet bar while supplies last. This pop-up event features hand-selected, seasonal blooms from Flowers for Dreams, supporting local non-profits.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse will offer a Surf and Turf Mother’s Day Special. From 11 AM - 3 PM a petit filet with spring garlic butter and petit lobster tail will be offered. Their newest cocktail offerings like the Hibiscus and Watermelon Margarita and Summer Sangria. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Fora
Brunch ($49 per person) on Sunday, May 12th from 10AM to 4PM in Fora’s bright all-season patio in Fulton Market. Dive into Afternoon Tea Tower featuring Cucumber & Yuzu Cream Tea Sandwiches, Salmon Gateau with Berries and Whipped Cream-Crepe, and the Tarragon Chicken Salad on a Petite Roll. Traditional Scones served with Devonshire Cream and house-made Marmalade, and a Pastry Plate including Guava Tarts, Macaroons, and rich Chocolate Mousse. Additionally, share a sweet sip with the Bellini Flight. For $25, sample a trio of peach, lavender and traditional Bellini cocktails. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
BLVD Steakhouse
This Mother’s Day, Chef Joe Flamm will be offering his brunch. This May, diners can select specials and menu options such as the Avocado Tartar made with an olive oil fried egg, sriracha aioli overtop grilled sourdough, the Smoked Salmon Hash with crème fraîche, bagel spiced potatoes and a smoked salmon roe, or for something more savory guests can choose the BLVD French Toast served with a whipped mascarpone and strawberry bourbon. BLVD Steakhouse will also be open for normal dinner service starting at 4pm. Reservations for Mother’s Day brunch in the Atrium are available on OpenTable.
Rose Mary
Mother’s Day brunch at Rose Mary will offer a three-course dining experience curated by Chef Joe Flamm. From 9:45am to 2pm and for $55 per person, guests can select Rose Mary’s Croatian and Italian-inspired menu, with special cocktail, beer and wine selections available for purchase onsite. Rose Mary’s three-course menu includes Burek made with Nueske’s bacon, farm egg and mozzarella, Benedict Pampanella with pork belly, Calabrian chili, hollandaise, a Braised Lamb Hash with ajvar, kajmak and red onion, and finished with an Olive Oil Cake made with candied oranges, whipped mascarpone, basil. Rose Mary will also be open for normal dinner service starting at 4pm. Reservations available on OpenTable.
Grill on 21 at The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
Located in the Financial District 21 stories above street level, Grill on 21 is within The LaSalle, serving a modern interpretation of the classic American grill. A brunch buffet will be offered on Sunday, May 12, featuring a carving station with roasted ham and lamb, an omelet station, a seafood station and raw bar, a salad station with all the fixings, entrees such as chicken piccata, blackened beef tenderloin medallions and roasted potatoes, and a dessert table with an ice cream station and chef’s selection of mini desserts. A kids menu is also available, serving chicken tenders, potato tots and pancakes. Price is $125 per adult / $25 per child under 12 and reservations are available on OpenTable.
Torali at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Torali celebrates Mother’s Day weekend with a special brunch menu featuring seasonal dishes curated by Chef Guenther Moreno and desserts by Chef Toni Roberts. Brunch items including the Asparagus-Truffle Quiche, featuring caviar, arugula, frisee, sunkissed tomatoes, radish and lemon essence, and Caprese Eggs Benedict, with heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, poached eggs and pesto hollandaise. A toast to Mom with Bottomless Mimosas, Torali Bloody Mary or Rosé Champagne. Top it all off with a celebratory dessert such as the Hazelnut Banana Tiramisu, banana mascarpone mousse, hazelnut praline crunch and espresso caramel, or the Lemon Meringue Millefoglie, limoncello curd, lemon gelato, toasted meringue and basi. Torali’s brunch is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reservations can be made via Tock.
Guests can also treat Mom to Mother’s Day Tea service, available on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. An array of sweet and savory confections by Executive Pastry Chef Toni Roberts, including a variety of finger tea sandwiches, quiche, freshly baked scones and pastries. The experience includes a selection of teas and your choice of a complimentary glass of champagne or non-alcoholic French Bloom bubbly. Tickets are priced at $85 per person and can be purchased on Tock.
About Last Knife
About Last Knife hosts brunch this Mother’s Day weekend with selections including Avocado Toast, served on sourdough; Chilaquiles, salsa verde, refried beans and two eggs your way; Pancakes, your style of seasonal compote, chocolate chip or fresh fruit; and more. Or stop by during the week for Lucky Hour (Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m.) featuring food and drink specials such as the Chicago Happy Meal, which includes an Old Fashioned, fries and a fortune cookie that can grant you a free stay at Arlo Chicago.
Flight Club Chicago
Flight Club is offering $39 bottomless flatbreads, $49 bottomless mimosas, or $59 bottomless flatbreads and mimosas (per person), all including 90-minutes of Social Darts.
Vanille Patisserie and Stan's Donuts
Local chain's Stan's Donuts and Vanille Patisserie have introduced a new creation in time for Mother's Day: Strawberry Macaron LeStan, a croissant donut given a berry French twist filled with strawberry cream, tossed in sugar, drizzled with vanilla, and topped with a Strawberry macaron. Available for a limited time at select Stan's Donuts and Vanille Patisserie locations from Saturday May 11 - Sunday May 12. Each donut is sold in a pink gift box for $5.95 while quantities last.
Argot
Argot will offer a $38 Mother's Day Brunch prix-fixe menu as well as its full a la carte brunch menu on Sunday, May 12 from 10am-2:30pm. Argot will also be open for dinner service that evening from 5-9pm with the nightly a la carte menu offerings available. In addition, Moms dining for brunch or dinner will receive a freshly-baked cookie as a takeaway treat.
For Mother's Day Brunch, guests will choose from a selection of dishes for first and second courses, as well as a side. Guests can choose from: French Onion Soup or Squash Tartine for the first course; Quiche, Baguette French Toast, or Buckwheat Pancakes for the second course; and Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, or Paulina Meats Breakfast Sausage for their sides. Reservations may be booked through Resy.
Medi Kitchen & Cocktail
On Sunday, May 12, 2024, Medi Kitchen & Cocktail will stay open for dinner (last reservation at 8p) and offer a special menu of dishes and cocktails for the holiday, like the Spring Rose Spritz made with Aperol, prosecco, cherry, rose and lemon. For brunch that day, Moms will get a complimentary glass of champagne – and a flower will be gifted to every Mom all day.
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
Heritage celebrates Mother’s Day with a special tasting and a la carte offerings in honor of the holiday. Staying in? They offer a special package for pickup to heat and serve anytime to feed four. Pickup: Sunday, May 12th from 9a until 11a with limited quantities available. Please place orders by Friday, May 10th at 9p.
Frontier
This Mother’s Day, an entree, pastry, and mimosa or cowboy punch for $39. A complimentary welcome drink and flowers for Mom.
Homeslice
Homeslice is throwing a boozy brunch for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12th from 10am-1pm. They will have numerous activities for diners like a Bloody Mary Bar (sponsored by Casamigos), a Build Your Own Aperol Spritz (sponsored by Aperol), a DIY flower station and also build your own bracelets. This is a non-ticketed event and reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Ina Mae Tavern
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special brunch at Ina Mae on Sunday, May 12th. With live music from 12-3pm, the full brunch menu will be offered, and a complimentary mimosa and beignet for Mom.
Tanta
Tanta offers a special Mother's Day Brunch Menu on Sunday, May 12th. The pre-fixe menu is $80 per guest and features four courses created by Chef Gee Cuyugan. Enjoy Tanta's Cebiche Clasico, Empanada de Carne, and Tres Leches Cake as well as entrees including the Benidictos Criollos with lobster and a cebichera hollandaisa, Rocoto Miso Halibut Nikkei, Tanta French Toast with bruleed bananas, strawberry pisco, and dulce de leche, Ribeye y Huevo Chorrillana featuring a 12oz. ribeye and fried eye, and more. T
Taureaux Tavern
Taureaux Tavern will be offering a specialty cocktail titled Mama Mia from May 6-10th in honor of Mother's Day. This cocktail is spicy and sweet. The Chili Liqueur gives the cocktail a rich warmth to the taste, while the honey syrup brings a balance to all the spice. They added a rose garnish to top it off and give that feminine touch. Reservation via on TOCK.
Tzuco
Tzuco offers a la carte brunch and dinner. Every Mom will receive a complimentary mimosa during brunch.
UMMO
UMMO will offer from 10am - 2pm a spread featuring a selection of brunch and dinner options. Starting at 4pm, UMMO will transition to offering an a la carte dinner menu, complete with special dishes crafted just for the occasion.
Alamo Drafthouse
Mother's Day Movie Programming:
Daisies
Executive Pastry Chef and Partner Leigh Omilinsky is stocking the pastry case with croissants and kouign-amanns as well as seasonal treats. Planning to brunch at home? Pre-order available (via Tock) on Leigh’s Orange Olive Oil Bundt Cakes, Cinnamon Coffee Cakes, or a Fruit and Almond Tart.
Bar Pendry
On Mother's Day from 11am to 3pm, Bar Pendry team is supplementing their usual Sunday tea service with brand-new offerings created or mom. Along with their usual selection of Rare Tea Cellar blends, guests will be able to select from a tower of sweet & savory bites, including a flaky asparagus phyllo tart, an angel food cake topped with fresh berries, and a Mother's Day macaroon. Boozy options include vintage and sparking wines, plus a collection of boozy tea cocktails such as the Sunday Morning Sour, a sweet and citrusy sipper crafted with Gentleman Jack, honey syrup and coconut milk. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Venteux
This Mother’s Day, if Mom prefers a quick sweet treat, a personal slice of Sacher cake in Venteux’s café will be offered while sipping on a Honey Rose Latte. Moms looking for something heartier can select Executive Chef Marcel Heiduk’s Mother’s Day special, available just for the weekend: whole grilled lobster served with frites and hollandaise, complemented by a Chandon Garden Spritz from the bar. Reservations can be made on their website.
Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti will offer a special Mother's Day brunch menu alongside the menu for lunch and dinner. Mother's Day brunch includes Caviar Service from Sterling California sustainable caviar, with blinis; The Seafood Tower with oysters, shrimp, lobster tail, snow crab, king crab and mussels; ‘The ‘Della Smash, smashed croissant, burrata, mortadella, pistachio and balsamic; Build Your Own Mimosa with bottle of La Gioiosa Prosecco and choice of two favorite juices.
Delightful Pastries
Delightful Pastries will offer sweet and savory selection of Mother's Day treats. The menu includes:
A Trio of Gateaux, including Raspberry Mousse with a Berry Compote, Passion Fruit Mousse with Passion Fruit Custard and Chocolate Cremeux with Candied Orange
Box of Truffles, with Passion Fruit, Brandy with Raspberries and Orange Liqueur
Pippin's Tavern
Pippin's Tavern will be celebrating Mom with a classic Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 11am to 3pm. Bring mom for bottomless MOMosas and Bloody Marys for $30, a live piano singalong show in the Pippin's Lounge, and a special Mother’s Day brunch menu featuring options including Spring Egg White Frittata, Quiche Loraine, Eggs Benedict, and more. Reservations can be made on Tock.
Sushi | Bar
Sushi | Bar Chicago will offer a 17-course omakase experience ($255 per person) elevated with caviar and truffle. The meal will include a Strawberry Lavender Spritz welcome cocktail with strawberry coulis, lemon juice, lavender syrup and prosecco; Mother’s Day amuse-bouche presented on a Squid Ink Tapioca Chip with Umi Masu, Bagna Cauda Foam, pickled Myoga, fennel and chili flakes; and Soufflé Pancake with soft cream, coffee jelly, Kinako Powder, Kuromitsu and Kachiwari Kokuto for dessert. Special wine or sake pairings will also be available at an additional cost. Seatings times will be at 3 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. and reservations can be made on Tock.
Francesca’s Restaurants
Francesca’s on Chestnut (Gold Coast)
Guests can choose from a variety of made-to-order breakfast offerings during brunch hours and risotto station during dinner time, in addition to a carving station, a raw bar, house specialties, and assorted desserts including a chocolate fountain and s’mores bar! The buffet will be available Sunday, May 12, from 10AM to 8PM. The price is $83 for Adults, $17 for Kids (12 and under).
Mia Francesca (Lakeview)
Mother's Day features at Mia Francesca include:
Filetto di bosco - 8 oz filet, roasted cremini mushrooms & cipollini onions, parmesan whipped potatoes, truffle demiglaze
Risotto con funghi e tartufo - aged carnaroli rice, roasted cremini mushrooms, chives, taleggio, fresh summer truffle
Acqua pazza di spigola - pan-seared california white bass, cherry tomatoes, capers, garlic, white wine, sautéed spinach
Limoncello tiramisu - mascarpone, lemon curd, elderflower, pistachio fennel pollen crumbs
Reservations are available on OpenTable.
The Gwen Hotel
The Gwen Hotel hosts their Tipsy Tea Party. With seatings at 12pm and 2:30pm on Saturdays and 1pm on Sundays, experience this boozy twist on traditional high tea, complete with small bites, cocktails and a DJ spinning. In May, The Gwen will host a "Mamma Mia!" Tipsy Tea Partyall month long for themed, tea-infused cocktails, treats, and non-stop hits.
Cindy’s Rooftop
Cindy's Mother’s Day Brunch specials include:
Smoked Salmon - Cucumber, Radish, Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese, Toasted Sesame Bagel
"Not So Secret" Secret Burger - Butterkase Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Cherry Bomb Aioli, Brioche Bun, Fries
Cindy's Breakfast Platter - Choice of Breakfast Sausage or Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries
Sunda New Asian River North
Sunda New Asian River North is open for brunch Saturday & Sunday from 11am-2pm with specials and takes on traditional brunch dishes. Menu options include:
Mimosa Kit - house champagne, tableside bottle service, fresh berries, juice varieties
Sumo Mary - 32 oz jar of sunda bloody mary mix topped with tocino grilled cheese, longanisa, pork belly bao bun, baked snow crab handroll, karaage fried chicken, lumpia egg rolls, sunda potatoes, cucumber
The Goddess and Grocer
Mother's Day Cake ($65) - Lemon sponge cake with lemon curd and strawberry mousse. Frosted in vanilla buttercream and piped with bright and beautiful florals.
Floral Cupcakes ($4.95 ea) - chocolate and vanilla with hand piped buttercream flowers
Mother's Day Cookie Kit ($45) - six assorted hand decorated shortbread cookies
Mother's Day Spa Basket ($65) - Make Mom feel like a Goddess with this Mother's Day Spa Gift Basket! Featuring an array of spa day goodies, a one-of-a-kind Mosser Glass keepsake, an artisan beverage, and a hand-made shortbread cookie
Marina's Bistro
Uptown’s Marina’s Bistro is celebrating Mother’s Day by launching the restaurant’s brand-new brunch menu. Bites include ham and cheese, or mushroom and cheese Croquetas, and Pastelillos de Huevos y Longaniza, made with egg, cheese, and Puerto Rican pork chorizo empanadas. Brunchers can select from three authentic Puerto Rican sandwiches, or Waffles con Fruta Tropical, Belgium waffles topped with seasonal fruit and cinnamon syrup, or Waffles de Coco – coconut waffles, chicken thighs, and guava sauce. Moms with a sweet tooth can indulge in the Sorullos de Maiz con queso, a Puerto Rican corn meal fritters with cheese, or the Pina A La Parrila, rum-spiked grilled pineapple with toasted coconut and homemade ice cream. Marina’s brunch will be from 10:00am - 3:00pm, and reservations can be made on the restaurant’s website.
Cesar's Killer Margaritas
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas is hosting ‘Selebrate Selena’ on Mother’s Day this year, with a tribute to Selena Quintanilla’s life, music, and legacy on Sunday, May 12th. The celebration, which will take place in the lounge, begins at 2:00 pm, and the first 100 people will receive roses. Guests can listent to mariachi music from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm., along with food, music, and killer drinks. Presale tickets can be purchased online or purchased at the door for $30.
Vinci
Vinci will be hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch, on Sunday, May 12th. Priced at $38 per person, brunch goers can treat mom to one main dish, along with an appetizer and dessert buffet. Main course options include Frittata, comprised of spinach, Applewood smoked bacon, and goat cheese, Breakfast Pizza with Parmigiano cream, applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, scrambled eggs, pecorino, and arugula, or Vinci’s French Toast, and 10 other dishes, including delectable pastas, seafood, steak, and a Grilled Pork Chop, with roasted potatoes and green beans. The restaurant’s appetizer buffet will feature a cheese plate, poached shrimp, fresh Bruschetta, and fruit, while the dessert buffet will be one to indulge in, from Mini Cannolis to Tiramisu with chocolate sauce, Chocolate Cake to Panna Cotta with raspberry sauce.
Mirella's Tavern
Mirella’s Tavern recently launched their weekend brunch, and the Wicker Park tavern is looking to celebrate moms and mother-figures with an All-You-Can-Eat buffet, on May 12th. For $35, diners can select from a Cold Buffet, consisting of fruit trays, Lox, Ceasar Salad, and a meat and cheese platter, while the restaurant’s Hot Buffet is comprised of French toast, bacon, breakfast sausage, eggs benedict, breakfast potatoes, and scrambled eggs. And for an extra sweet treat, enjoy mini muffins and mini bites of brownie, cheesecake, lemon tart, and assorted cookies from the Sweet Buffet.
Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
The Wicker Park restaurant is offering pre-ordered Mother's Day bouquets crafted by on-site florists and prepared for quick pick up on Mother's Day. Join Machine for dinner and surprise Mom with a bouquet. Bouquets are available for pick up any time Friday, May 10th - Sunday, May 12th starting at 12pm. A standard bouquet (10-15 stems) is $50 and an engineered bouquet (15-20 stems) is $70. Purchase yours at https://www.universe.com/events/mothers-day-bouquets-pre-order-tickets-4X1SC2.
Those looking to treat Mom for brunch, reservations are still available. Enjoy the regular brunch menu as well as Mother's Day specials including: Burrata Salad ($17) featuring 2-oz. Burrata with white balsamic and rosemary compressed melon, crispy prosciutto, arugula, herb vinaigrette, and cherry tomatoes; Vegetable Frittata ($15) with asparagus, peas, tomato, mushroom, goat cheese, and basil oil; and Coffee Rub Brisket Hash ($18) with crispy potatoes, bell peppers, smoked mushrooms, summer squash, fried egg, smoked paprika, and chive. Machine is open for brunch from 11am - 3pm. For reservations, please visit https://www.dinemachine.com/.
Laurel
Laurel invites guests to celebrate Mother's Day with a special offering available on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. In honor of mothers and female caregivers, the restaurant will provide a complimentary Mama-rita, a version of their house margarita made with Tres Agaves. An alcohol-free version of the Mama-rita is also available. This special is limited to one per mother or female caregiver, age 21 and over, with the purchase of a food item. Reservations are recommended and can be made via OpenTable. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Vistro Prime
Hinsdale’s Vistro Prime will be offering their full lunch menu, along with a few speciality brunch items including:
Robert's Pizza Dough & Co.
Join Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12th from 11am - 2pm! Dine in to experience Robert's regular brunch menu along with a few special items in celebration of Mom. Mother's Day brunch specials include:
Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. is located at 465 N. McClurg Court along the Ogden Slip and is open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am - 2pm. For more information and to make reservations, please visit https://robertspizza.com/.
Blanco Cocina y Cantina
Blanco Cocina y Cantina in Oak Brook is celebrating Mother's Day with special Poblano Shrimp Enchiladas, made with caramelized onion, jack cheese, avocado, and poblano crema, priced at $19 and a Mamacita Margarita made with Blanco Tequila, Rose Petal Kissed Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Raspberry, and Organic Agave. Guests can also treat Moms to Blanco's new brunch menu, available every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a variety of dishes including breakfast, starters, ensaladas, tacos, burritos, and brunch cocktails.
Old Town Pour House
Old Town Pour House invites everyone to its Rock N Roll Brunch this Mother’s Day. Brunch-goers can start with "Jon Bun Jovi" cinnamon rolls or "Donut Stop Believin'" doughnuts, and then on to mains like the "Sweet Child O’ Mine" French toast or "The Boss" steak and eggs. Roses and ‘mom’osa flights will be available as well. Served Saturday and Sunday, from opening until 3 p.m, the Rock N Roll Brunch is available at at these locations:
Oak Brook (8 Oak Brook Center)
Naperville (1703 Freedom Drive)
Chicago (1419 N. Wells St)
Bar Siena West Loop and North Shore
Bar Siena invites everyone to celebrate Mother’s Day with Chef Viviani’s specials. On this occasion, guests can enjoy a brunch featuring dishes like Vegetable Frittata, Breakfast Skillet, and Lemon Ricotta Cake.
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern is bringing back Fabio LIVE! Mamma Mia — A Mother's Day Culinary Experience. Scheduled for Sunday, May 19 from 5-7 p.m. Chef Viviani will take the stage to teach the guests how to make a combination of new Siena Tavern menu items as well as some specialty courses such as the Arancini & Agnolotti. Tickets are $100 per person and are inclusive of the 5-course tasting menu, cooking demonstration, a special Fabio Live Mother's Day Candle, wine bag, recipe card and meet & greet with Chef. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
Lyra
Lyra will open its doors at 3 p.m. (regularly 5pm) on Mother’s Day so guests can treat Mom to a dining experience featuring authentic Greek favorites crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Lyra’s menu offers a range of options, from comforting and traditional to lighter Mediterranean fare, all designed for sharing. True to Greek culinary tradition, there are plenty of vegetarian choices available.
Prime & Provisions
Prime & Provisions invites guests to celebrate Mother's Day with a grand buffet-style brunch on May 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The brunch menu will feature made-to-order breakfast offerings, a carving station, and a Ferris Wheel of Desserts. Priced at $95 for adults and $35 for kids aged 7-12.
Fioretta
Fioretta invites everyone to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12, from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The restaurant will feature its a la carte menu and a special Sunday Prime Rib offering. Children's menu will also be available for those 12 and under.
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
Mother's Day brunch at Hard Rock Cafe Chicago will be on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. where guests can enjoy a special event tailored just for moms. The celebration includes a breakfast buffet featuring all-time favorites and the "Build-Your-Own Bouquet" station, where they can create a flower arrangement to take home. There will also be a Mimosa Bar where guests can craft their own bubbly drinks. Priced at $23 per adult and $12 per child, tickets include entry and access to the brunch buffet. Guests can enhance their experience by adding on the Build-Your-Own Bouquet Station for $45 per person. The Mimosa Bar will be available for purchase on site. Tickets can be purchased on Evenbrite.
I|O Godfrey
Celebrate Mother's Day with a brunch buffet at I|O Godfrey on Sunday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Priced at $65 for adults and $15 for kids, the buffet features a variety of options to suit every taste. Highlights include Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Vegan Sausage, Home Fries, Tater Tots, Asparagus, and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam. Guests can customize their meal at the Omelet Station, savor Eggs Benedict with Steak, Southern Ham, or Crab Cake, and indulge in Pancakes and French Toast at the dedicated station. The Carving Station offers Prime Rib and Salmon, while the Salad Bar provides a selection of fresh vegetables with various dressings. Other offerings include Gnocchi Pomodoro at the Pasta Station, Seasonal Soups, and Spicy Tuna and Vegetable Maki at the Sushi Station. The brunch experience is completed with dessert stations featuring assorted pastries, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Fruit and Cake Pops.
LondonHouse
Spring Tea at LondonHouse’s Bridges Lobby Bar is crafted by Chef Elizabeth Sweeney and Pastry Chef Thomas Gorczyca. The menu features a selection of Rare Tea Cellars teas, Lemon Poppy and Honey Chamomile Scones, savory offerings like the Sushi Crepe, and sweet treats such as the Cherry Blossom Dome. This culinary experience is available daily from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Lure Fishbar
Lure Fishbar invites guests to celebrate Mother's Day with special brunch and dinner menus. The Mother's Day Brunch features dishes like Caviar Omelette, Vanilla Rum French Toast, Baked Eggs, and Mixed Berry Tart. The dinner menu features appetizers like Asparagus Soup and Crispy Tiger Prawns, and main courses like Slow Baked Halibut or Steamed Black Sea Bass, followed by a decadent Mixed Berry Tart for dessert.
Geja's Cafe
Reservations are now available for Sunday, May 12th. Geja's will open early at 1 p.m. and will take reservations through 9 p.m. for their dinners that feature their cheese, entree, and chocolate fondue preparations. Moms will receive a complimentary long-stem rose and a complimentary glass of Scharffberger Sparkling Rose to complete the experience. Dinner menus and reservations are available on their website.
Kinzie Chophouse
Kinzie Chophouse will be celebrating Mom with their signature steakhouse style peppered with Greek and Mediterranean influences. On Sunday, May 12th, Kinzie will be open from 11 a.m. p.m. - 9 p.m. serving up two different ways to dine - Both from a buffet throughout the day, or a limited a la carte dinner menu after 4 p.m. Reservations are now available on their website. The buffet will be priced at $100 per person ($20 for children under 10 years old).
Aboyer
Chef Michael Lachowicz and his team are gearing up for Mom with their French Brasserie style. Three-course menus will be available at Aboyer during brunch (11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., $79 per person) and dinner (3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., $89 per person) on Sunday, May 12th. Reservations are now available on their website.
Girl & the Goat
This Mother’s Day, Chef Stephanie Izard’s favorites will be on the menu, as well as several new spring dishes. The $75 menu will be served family-style. Tickets can be purchased at OpenTable.
Duck Duck Goat
The $65 dim sum menu will be served family-style, with dishes such as duck fried rice omelettes, bacon egg Mu Shu, crispy potatoes and more. Duck Duck Goat will also be offering a special kids menu, as well as cookie decorating kits to keep the kids entertained. Tickets can be purchased at OpenTable.
Levain Bakery
Sweet treats from Levain Bakery, like Levain’s new limited time Lemon Cookie, which is generously sprinkled with sweet, yet slightly tart, lemon chips – a citrusy fusion. All Levain Bakery cookies are baked fresh daily at their West Loop and River North locations and available for delivery via DoorDash.
Sprinkles Chicago
Sprinkles’ Mother’s Day Bundle is available for pick up or local delivery from their Gold Coast neighborhood bakery. Each Mother’s Day Bundle, priced at $68 at the Chicago bakery, but is available at $80 for national shipping, includes:
Local Mother’s Day Bundle: Pick-up & Delivery Mon May 6th – Sun May 12th
Nationwide Ship Mother’s Day Bundle: Delivers Tue April 30th – Fri May 10th
State & Lake Chicago Tavern
On Sunday, May 12. State & Lake’s Mother’s Day feast includes a globally inspired buffet. Sides, salads, proteins and pastries will be available as a buffet, with a special children’s offering, too. Cost is $65 per person (includes on Bloody Mary or Mimosa). Kids between 5-12 years of age dine for $15 per person (exclusive of beverages). Begins at 11 a.m. Reservations are available now on Tock.
The Albert
On Sunday, May 12, Chef Steve Chiappetti commemorates the holiday in honor of the women who inspired him to become the chef he is today. In this spirit, he and his team have crafted an Italian American experience for families to gather around the table to taste their way through their mom's favorites. Guests will be offered a sampling from the Albert’s antipasti buffet, followed by a main course, and finish with pastries from a table laden with sweets. Cost is $60 per person exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity. Begins at 10am. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
NoMI
A four course prix-fixe brunch at NoMI inclusive of a special monogrammed menu and a personalized letter from you, ready at your table upon arrival. The menu options include Roasted Tomato and Cucumber Tartine, Spring Citrus Salad and Smoked Ham with pineapple mostarda. Plus, a dessert station. Reservations are available on Tock and the price is $165 per person, $55 for children.
Truluck's Rosemont
This Mother's Day, seafood and seasonal accompaniments off Truluck's regular menu will be offered, including Florida Stone Crab claws, Miso-glazed Seabass, New England Sea Scallops and more. A special kids menu featuring Creamy Mac & Cheese, Crispy Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger Sliders, and Hand-Battered Shrimp will be available.
Truluck's Rosemont will offer a specialty adult cocktail called First Crush that will be served in celebration of Moms. Made with vodka, Orgeat syrup, lemon juice, berry tea syrup, and Maraska cherry liqueur. The kids can toast alongside with a Shaken Chocolate Milk Mocktini served with fresh whipped cream & chocolate sauce.
Indienne
While Indienne is typically closed on Sundays – the restaurant will be open on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 12), serving its regular tasting menus (vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan).
Maple & Ash
Leña Brava
Leña Brava is gifting mom two experiences:
Yardbird Chicago
Yardbird is bringing the home cooking to mom this Mother’s Day with their three course prix-fixe brunch. Complete with mimosas for mom and options for add-ons such as Yardbird’s signature Big & Gooey Cinnamon Roll, this special menu is only available May 12th for $52. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Cafe Robey
This all-day brunch spot is serving up the works this Mother’s Day, with their standard cafe menu available all mothers will receive a complimentary mom-osa and flower alongside their meal. An on-site photographer will also be available to capture all those special moments on camera. Save your spot via Resy.
Hewn
This Mother's Day, Hewn is offering pre-orders for Veggie Quiche, 1/2-dozen bagels, their take and bake offerings (Morning Buns, Cinnamon Brioche, Gougeres, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pie Crusts), Lemon Meringue Pie, and an assortment of their breads. Place your order by Wednesday, May 8th at 8pm through Tock and pickup on Sunday, May 12.
The Langham, Chicago
Travelle is honoring moms and the women in our lives with a Mother’s Day Brunch. Executive Chef Damion Henry’s inspired feast features a Caviar Station, seafood displays, Prime Cuts Carving Stations, Live Hand-Rolled Osaka Sushi, Norwegian Smoked Fish, desserts, complimentary champagne, mimosas and bellinis and bites for the little ones. The whole family will enjoy entertainment with live music by an acoustic duo. Reservations are available on Tock; $275 per adult; $75 per child.
Teatro ZinZanni
For the women of the hour, Teatro ZinZanni is hosting a week-long celebration of Mom with a multi-course meal plus entertainment every night.
Puttshack
Puttshack features a full menu and bar so mom can be treated to food, drinks, and of course, golf. To make moms feel even more special, all mothers will get a complimentary rose to celebrate their special day. Reservations are available now and can be reserved on their website.
City Cruises Chicago
Onboard City Cruises, treat the woman of the hour with holiday selections, libations, and views of the city while enjoying the fresh breeze and sweeping scenery. Plated and buffet-style eating will be available, check out all the options on their website.
The Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
The Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook is hosting a special Mother’s Day Brunch experience on Sunday, May 12 from 10am – 2 pm with reservations available on OpenTable. Brunch will be held in their Prairie Ballroom, and guests will be presented live entertainment during their meal. Executive Chef Leonard Ventura has curated a range of offerings including a traditional buffet plus a wide range of interactive stations including omelet, carving, seafood, antipasto stations, a kids buffet and sweets table. Guests will also be offered a champagne toast to all of the motherly figures in their life. The Mother’s Day experience is available to reserve for $120 per person for adults, $35 per person for kids (children 3 years and under are free).
Carnivale
Carnivale’s Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12th from 10am-6pm. A brunch buffet serving breakfast classics, Pan-Latin dishes, sweets and more. Brunch is available for $60 for Adults, $25 for Children 12 years and under (coffee, soda and tea included). Reservations can be made on their Tock.
Oaken Bistro + Bar
Oaken Bistro + Bar's Floral Arrangement Class. On Saturday, April 27th from 11am to 12:30pm witness a hands-on workshop led by Eileen Weber from Lake Forest Flowers to learn the art of crafting a bouquet. Tickets are available for $99 on Eventbrite and include fresh flowers, a vase, expert instruction, and a bonus 15% discount in the restaurant before or after the class.
Boleo
Cheers to Mom with a pre-Mother’s Day celebration at Boleo, the Kimpton Gray Hotel’s 15th-floor rooftop bar and lounge serving Latin flavors and bueno onda (good vibes). On Saturday, May 11, indulge in a holiday-exclusive dessert, the passionfruit pots de crème, made with raspberry sauce and crème Chantilly. Pair it with a glass of Miguel Torres Sparkling Brut Rosé, both available à la carte. On Mother’s Day, The Gray will partner with The Traveling Typist to offer guests free personalized poems during the hotel's social hour in the second-floor lobby from 4-6 PM.
Untitled Supper Club
Treat Mom to brunch and a show this Mother’s Day at Untitled Supper Club featuring live music from Alysha Monique & the Family Divine! Untitled will also create an exclusive family style brunch complete with options for both adults and kids, with multiple seatings available at 11 a.m. and at 1:15 p.m. For starters, diners can choose between a Burrata with Whiskey Roasted Grapes or Lox and Coccoli before heading to a mains section featuring Beef Brisket Hash, Avocado Toast and Caramel Apple French Toast. Adults eat for $48, and $25 for children. Reservations are available now via OpenTable.
The Dearborn
The Dearborn is offering a number of brunch specials crafted by Executive Chef Aaron Cuschieri for moms who love both sweet and savory. Enjoy a Petite Seafood Platter with all the fixings – Oysters on the half shell, Maine Lobster Tail, Alaskan King Crab, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktails, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon – or the Spring Omelet with morel mushrooms, spinach, gruyere cheese and chives, followed by a Carrot Cake with white chocolate-cream frosting and candied pecans. Beverage Director Sarah Clark is also offering a specialty cocktail for the holiday, the “Mum’s the Word” is made with Catan Pisco, lemon, Regan’s Orange bitters and topped with Pedestrian cider. The Dearborn will be open for Mother’s Day brunch starting at 10am, and reservations are available on Tock.
Table at Crate
For Mother’s Day guests can enjoy the new Spring menu featuring a Branzino made with aji verde, fennel & grapefruit herb salad and Steak Coulotte made with roasted corn relish, avocado smash, pickled fresno pepper. Spring cocktails include a prickly pear spritz, spicy guava margarita, and dragonberry cosmo.
Bazaar Meat, Bar Mar and Jaleo by José Andrés
For Mother’s Day, Bazaar Meat will be offering a four-course tasting menu for $145 per person, with optional wine pairings for $125. Tasting menu highlights include a Rosewood Wagyu and Spanish Octopus. Book online via OpenTable.
Bar Mar will be serving special bites for Mother’s Day, including Lamb Chops made with mint chimichurri, piquillo peppers, and Aleppo, and an Almond Raspberry Tart made with vanilla, Marcona almond, and fresh raspberries. Book online on OpenTable.
Jaleo Chicago will be offering a four-course brunch for $39 per person. Authentic Spanish breakfast options include Tostada de salmon made with smoked salmon on cristal bread with hard boiled eggs, goat cheese, and capers, and Huevos Estrellados, a traditional mix of crispy fried potatoes and eggs. End breakfast with a Torrijas, a sweet-soaked Spanish toast with crema Catalana and strawberries. Book online at OpenTable.
Mercat a la Planxa
This Mother’s Day, feast on Catalonian-inspired fare at a brunch buffet hosted by Mercat a la Planxa from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM overlooking Grant Park. Newly appointed Chef David Oland and the team have crafted an abundant spread featuring dishes like Ducktrap Smoked Salmon, Roasted Root Vegetable Salad, and Patatas Bravas will be on display. Entrees include the Grilled “Freebird” Chicken Breast made with wild mushroom ragout, the Red Wine Braised Beef with mushroom and celery root, and Mercat Mac n Cheese. A carving station will serve Turkey Breasts and Prime Rib. Finally, a dessert display will showcase sweet treats such as Mercat Homemade Banana Bread, Tres Leches Cake, Homemade Fruit Tartlets and much more. Reservations can be made on their website. Pricing starts at $85/adult and $25/ child - kids under 6 eat free.
The Smith
This year, The Smith is offering a Hen of the Woods Mushroom Quiche with melted leeks and Gruyère cheese as a special dish to honor moms. Additionally, they'll be serving a custom cocktail created especially for Mother's Day. The regular brunch menu will also be available, featuring dishes like The Smith Eggs Benedict, which comes with black forest ham, English muffins, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs, and home fries. You can also enjoy Shrimp & Grits, made with jalapeño cheddar grits, baked eggs, scampi butter, and blackened shoestring potatoes, or indulge in the Vanilla Bean French Toast topped with crème brûlée-battered caramelized apples.The brunch cocktails menu includes classics like Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and the Sangria Royale. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Sepia
In honor of the holiday, Sepia will begin taking reservations from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For $84 per person for adults and $40 per person for children 12 and under, guests can indulge in a variety of courses such as cardamom berry coffee cake, endive salad, grilled short rib, salmon misoyaki, ricotta agnolotti, foie gras french toast, and much more. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Farm Bar Lakeview
This year, Farm Bar’s Lakeview location is introducing Mother’s Day brunch specials. In addition to their full normal brunch offerings, enjoy an assortment of homemade muffins – blueberry, banana nut, bran and chocolate chip. For the main course, the team is introducing a Crab Cake Benedict, sauteed with spinach and served with potatoes and a frisee salad dressed with a poppy seed vinaigrette. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Sfir
The modern, Middle Eastern spot in Chicago’s River North neighborhood from Chef Sujan Sarkar and Sahil Sethi, are opening their second floor rooftop space for Mother’s Day dinner service this May. Beginning at 4pm, guests will be able to enjoy Chef Sujan’s new spring a la carte menu while overlooking the sunset and views of Chicago’s skyline. In Sifr’s new spring menu, diners will find both chefs seamlessly blending the Middle Eastern flavors found in the restaurant’s opening menu, but with a focus on introducing the Indian techniques and ingredients they are most passionate about. Both veggie and protein-forward Mezze plates will be available to share, Maitake Mushrooms that are “paper fried”, Grilled Banana Leaf Wrapped Peynir, Grilled Lamb Chop, Harissa Chicken and more. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Rosebud Restaurants
A Mother's Day offering featuring Scallops Risotto (4 pan-seared sea scallops folded into a creamy risotto with cherry tomatoes, spinach, asparagus, and mushrooms). Carmine’s Cioppino (Lobster tail, shrimp, calamari, octopus, mussels, clams, fish of the day, simmered in a spicy tomato white wine sauce, served with garlic bread), Lamb Shank, Short Rib, Oysters, Ricotta Cheesecake and more. Roses will be available to the first 50 people who book on OpenTable at Chicagoland locations.
Adorn
Adorn’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch will greet mothers with bubbles and fresh blooms, while they are serenaded with live jazz music. The brunch features breakfast bites and crafted pastries. Brunch will be held on Mother's Day from 10am to 2pm in the lake-facing junior ballroom. Brunch is priced at $255 for adults and $85 for kids. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Shula’s Steakhouse at Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Hotel
Overlooking the Chicago River on the ground floor of the Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Hotel, Shula’s Steakhouse is offering Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 AM - 3 PM. For $79 per person, Crème Fraiche and Chive Scrambled Eggs, Peach Toast with whipped ricotta and prosciutto, Monkey Bread Budding and more. The Omelette Action Station allows omelette customization, including an egg alternative for our vegan friends. For more carnivorous diners, a Carving Station offers Prime Rib with horseradish cream & green peppercorn demi and a Raw Bar with Cocktail Shrimp, Oysters, Lobster Claws, Crab Clusters and Snow Crab Legs. Reservations can be made on their website.
After enjoying Shula’s Mother’s Day brunch, attendees are invited to attend a complimentary DIY bouquet bar while supplies last. This pop-up event features hand-selected, seasonal blooms from Flowers for Dreams, supporting local non-profits.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse will offer a Surf and Turf Mother’s Day Special. From 11 AM - 3 PM a petit filet with spring garlic butter and petit lobster tail will be offered. Their newest cocktail offerings like the Hibiscus and Watermelon Margarita and Summer Sangria. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Fora
Brunch ($49 per person) on Sunday, May 12th from 10AM to 4PM in Fora’s bright all-season patio in Fulton Market. Dive into Afternoon Tea Tower featuring Cucumber & Yuzu Cream Tea Sandwiches, Salmon Gateau with Berries and Whipped Cream-Crepe, and the Tarragon Chicken Salad on a Petite Roll. Traditional Scones served with Devonshire Cream and house-made Marmalade, and a Pastry Plate including Guava Tarts, Macaroons, and rich Chocolate Mousse. Additionally, share a sweet sip with the Bellini Flight. For $25, sample a trio of peach, lavender and traditional Bellini cocktails. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
BLVD Steakhouse
This Mother’s Day, Chef Joe Flamm will be offering his brunch. This May, diners can select specials and menu options such as the Avocado Tartar made with an olive oil fried egg, sriracha aioli overtop grilled sourdough, the Smoked Salmon Hash with crème fraîche, bagel spiced potatoes and a smoked salmon roe, or for something more savory guests can choose the BLVD French Toast served with a whipped mascarpone and strawberry bourbon. BLVD Steakhouse will also be open for normal dinner service starting at 4pm. Reservations for Mother’s Day brunch in the Atrium are available on OpenTable.
Rose Mary
Mother’s Day brunch at Rose Mary will offer a three-course dining experience curated by Chef Joe Flamm. From 9:45am to 2pm and for $55 per person, guests can select Rose Mary’s Croatian and Italian-inspired menu, with special cocktail, beer and wine selections available for purchase onsite. Rose Mary’s three-course menu includes Burek made with Nueske’s bacon, farm egg and mozzarella, Benedict Pampanella with pork belly, Calabrian chili, hollandaise, a Braised Lamb Hash with ajvar, kajmak and red onion, and finished with an Olive Oil Cake made with candied oranges, whipped mascarpone, basil. Rose Mary will also be open for normal dinner service starting at 4pm. Reservations available on OpenTable.
Grill on 21 at The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
Located in the Financial District 21 stories above street level, Grill on 21 is within The LaSalle, serving a modern interpretation of the classic American grill. A brunch buffet will be offered on Sunday, May 12, featuring a carving station with roasted ham and lamb, an omelet station, a seafood station and raw bar, a salad station with all the fixings, entrees such as chicken piccata, blackened beef tenderloin medallions and roasted potatoes, and a dessert table with an ice cream station and chef’s selection of mini desserts. A kids menu is also available, serving chicken tenders, potato tots and pancakes. Price is $125 per adult / $25 per child under 12 and reservations are available on OpenTable.
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