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Easter Brunch CHICAGO

Celebrate Easter Sunday with the entire family at one of our favorite Chicago brunch restaurants. Whether you're looking for an intimate affair to share with close family, or an out-of-doors afternoon spent soaking in the springtime with champagne and french toast, you're sure to find that perfect place for Easter brunch with the help of our extensive list of Chicago restaurants, cafés, and bistros.

Allium Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Allium, Chicago, IL Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E. Delaware Pl.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-649-2349 | Photo
New American cuisine from Kevin Hickey in the former Seasons space. More...

Atwood Cafe New American
13/20
Dining Room at Atwood Cafe, Chicago, IL Hotel Burnham
1 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-368-1900 | Menu
American comfort food---on prime real estate, plated with panache---in the Hotel Burnham. More...

Bin 36 Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Bin 36, Chicago, IL Marina City
339 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-755-9463 | Menu
Don’t underestimate the power of a good wine bar, especially when the food rocks. More...

Bistrot Margot French
12/20
1437-39 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-587-3660 | Menu
Romance exudes from this Left Bank setting, which is quite the scene during prime time. More...

Blind Faith Cafe Vegetarian
11/20
Dining Room at Blind Faith Cafe, Evanston, IL 525 Dempster St.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-6875 | Menu
When it comes to veggie-friendly dining, this place takes the tofu (no-cheese) cake. More...

Cafe des Architectes French
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe des Architectes, Chicago, IL Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-324-4000 | Menu
This near-Water Tower hideaway is an architecturally dramatic dining destination. More...

Carmine's Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Carmine 1043 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-988-7676 | Menu
Bustling restaurant --- part of the Rosebud family --- draws diners for pre-club and pre-theater pasta. More...

Courtright's Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Courtright 8989 Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
708-839-8000 | Menu | Photo
Backed by a forest view, this artful American restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. More...

Drake Bros.' American
11/20
Dining Room at Drake Bros. The Drake
140 E. Walton Pl.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-932-4615 | Menu
No longer steak-focused, this Drake hotel dining room serves a breakfast buffet and upscale lunch. More...

Emilio's Tapas Bar & Restaurant Spanish
12/20
Dining Room at Emilio 4100 Roosevelt Rd.
Hillside, IL 60162
708-547-7177 | Menu
Little dishes comprise the bulk of the Spanish menu at this date-ready, circa 1988 tapas staple. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Fleming 25 E. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-329-9463 | Menu
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef and an extensive wine list, appeals to business diners. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Fleming 960 Milwaukee Ave.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-793-0333 | Menu
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef, has an extensive wine list and appeals largely to business diners. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Harry Caray 33 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-828-0966 | Menu
Cubs fans (heck, carnivores in general) flock to this honorary Italian steakhouse. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Harry Caray Holiday Inn & Suites
10233 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-699-1200 | Menu
Cubs fans and suits of all stripes flock to this Italian steakhouse honoring a dearly departed broadcaster. More...

III Forks Steakhouse
11/20
Dining Room at III Forks, Chicago, IL 333 E. Benton Place, Ste. 208
Chicago, IL 60601
312-938-4303
A business-friendly Texas-based chain enters the Chicago steakhouse scene with nicely seared beef. More...

Lockwood Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Lockwood, Chicago, IL Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St., Lobby level
Chicago, IL 60603
312-917-3404 | Menu
Dramatic, eclectic American dishes are served adjacent to the high-ceilinged lobby of the Palmer House Hilton. More...

Mercat a la Planxa Tapas
14/20
Dining Room at Mercat a la Planxa, Chicago, IL The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago
638 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-765-0524 | Menu
Mod setting overlooking the park sets the tone at this wildly flavorful Catalan restaurant from a Philly chef. More...

North Pond Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at North Pond, Chicago, IL 2610 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-477-5845 | Menu
Seasonal, contemporary cuisine in the heart of Lincoln Park. More...

Riva Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Riva, Chicago, IL Navy Pier
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-644-7482 | Menu
Waterfront seafooder that’s an urbane respite amid tourist-ridden Navy Pier. More...

Rosebud on Rush Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Rosebud on Rush, Chicago, IL 720 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-6444 | Menu
It's hard not to like an Italian restaurant that lists meatballs and Italian sausage as a side dish. More...

Roy's Hawaii Regional
14/20
Dining Room at Roy One Superior Place
720 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-787-7599
Theatrically upscale, aloha-influenced seafood chain from Roy Yamaguchi. More...

Ruth's Chris Steak House Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Ruth 431 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-321-2725 | Menu
The sizzling, butter-laden steaks at this popular chain make carnivores swoon. More...

Salpicon Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Salpicon, Chicago, IL 1252 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-988-7811 | Menu
Dine on first-rate mole and grilled shrimp before enjoying one of the best flans around at this upscale Mexican. More...

Signature Room at the 95th American
12/20
Dining Room at Signature Room at the 95th, Chicago, IL John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-9596 | Menu
It’s mostly about the stellar city views, though this John Hancock Center American usually passes the culinary test, too. More...

Sixteen Modern American
No Rating
Dining Room at Sixteen, Chicago, IL Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-588-8030 | Menu
Donald Trump delivers decadence in the form of a sleek hotel restaurant with panoramic city views. More...

Spiaggia Italian
16/20
Dining Room at Spiaggia, Chicago, IL One Magnificent Mile, 2nd Floor
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-2750 | Menu
Expensive but special occasion-worthy, this restaurant attracts well-heeled sophisticates. More...

SugarToad Regional American
13/20
Dining Room at SugarToad, Naperville, IL Hotel Arista
2139 City Gate Ln.
Naperville, IL 60563
630-778-8623 | Menu
Southern-bent cooking with a farm-focused twist elevates hotel dining, leading foodies to take notice. More...

Sunda Pan-Asian
15/20
Dining Room at Sunda, Chicago, IL 110 W. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-644-0500 | Menu
This hot-spot lures the lovely with a stylish Pan-Asian menu, for which Rodelio Aglibot consults. More...

Tavern on Rush Steakhouse
11/20
Dining Room at Tavern on Rush, Chicago, IL 1031 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-664-9600 | Menu
Boisterous, steak-heavy pick-up joint with a view of the Rush Street scene. More...

Terzo Piano Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Terzo Piano, Chicago, IL Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago
159 E. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-443-8650 | Menu
Tony Mantuano’s artsy Italian cuisine pleases luxe lunch-breakers and Modern Wing patrons alike. More...

Weber Grill Restaurant American
11/20
Dining Room at Weber Grill Restaurant, Chicago, IL Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown
539 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-467-9696 | Menu
Virtually everything spends time on the giant Weber kettle grills at this local and tourist pit stop. More...

Wildfire Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Wildfire, Chicago, IL 159 W. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-787-9000 | Menu
This stalwart, Lettuce Entertain You steak joint draws a crowd, so come early to avoid the throngs. More...

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