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Chicago Mother's Day Brunch


Mom has fed you so many times, so this Mother's Day, treat her to a special brunch. The whole family can enjoy everything from strawberry waffles with a cappuccino to a succulent plate of crabs' legs paired with a Mimosa. Browse our Chicago Mother's Day Brunch list to find the perfect restaurant for all of you and your special lady.


aja Pan-Asian
12/20
Dining Room at aja, Chicago, IL Dana Hotel & Spa
660 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-202-6050
Modern and traditional Asian dishes, meant to be shared, add up to a good time at this hot-spot. 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
American comfort food---on prime real estate, plated with panache---in the Hotel Burnham. More...

Big Jones Southern
14/20
Dining Room at Big Jones, Chicago, IL 5347 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-275-5725
Southern cuisine gets an update at this small, chef-driven gem. More...

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

Cafe Spiaggia Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Cafe Spiaggia, Chicago, IL One Magnificent Mile Building
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-2750
Try the antipasti, gnocchi and classy desserts at this slightly less spendy sib to Tony Mantuano’s Spiaggia. More...

Carnivale Latin American
13/20
Dining Room at Carnivale, Chicago, IL 702 W. Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-850-5005
The scene is lively at this festive, colorful Latin spot---but it’s the (local) food that really heats things up. More...

Cite Contemporary
11/20
Dining Room at Cite, Chicago, IL Lake Point Tower
505 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-644-4050
This elegant restaurant's 70th floor perch atop Lake Point Tower wins every time. More...

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

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

Kinzie Chophouse Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Kinzie Chophouse, Chicago, IL 400 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-822-0191
There’s a reason this longtime steakhouse has loyalists: the things it does, it does right. 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
Dramatic, eclectic American dishes are served adjacent to the high-ceilinged lobby of the Palmer House Hilton. More...

Marigold Indian
13/20
Dining Room at Marigold, Chicago, IL 4832 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-293-4653
Ambitious, modern Indian restaurant that makes spicy cuisine that's worthy of special occasions. More...

Mexique Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Mexique, Chicago, IL 1529 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
312-850-0288
Unusual French-inflected Mexican is a hit at this West Town hot-spot. More...

Quince New American
14/20
Dining Room at Quince, Evanston, IL Homestead Hotel
1625 Hinman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-570-8400
Located in the historic Homestead Hotel, this approachable New American spot is sophisticated and affordable. More...

Rhapsody Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Rhapsody, Chicago, IL 65 E. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-786-9911
A popular place to dine pre-symphony, and a great spot to sip wine right after. 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...

Sable Kitchen & Bar American
14/20
Dining Room at Sable Kitchen & Bar, Chicago, IL Hotel Palomar Chicago
505 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-755-9704
Stylish bites and booze in a hip hotel add up to a scenester-populated experience. More...

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

Shaw's Crab House Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Shaw 21 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-527-2722
High-end, sustainable seafood restaurant with great crab cakes and legs, and notable raw oysters and fish preparations. 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
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
Donald Trump delivers decadence in the form of a sleek hotel restaurant with panoramic city views. More...

Tramonto's Steak & Seafood Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Tramonto The Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, IL 60090
847-777-6575
Sleek steakhouse---started by chef Rick Tramonto---carries on tradition in name and approach. More...

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

ZED451 Brazilian
13/20
Dining Room at ZED451, Chicago, IL 739 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-266-6691
Civilized churrascaria with an awesome rooftop deck, market-fresh cocktails and meat, meat, meat. More...

 

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