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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.


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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...

Big Jones Southern
14/20
Dining Room at Big Jones, Chicago, IL 5347 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-275-5725 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
This elegant restaurant's 70th floor perch atop Lake Point Tower wins every time. More...

The Clubhouse American
12/20
Dining Room at The Clubhouse, Oak Brook, IL 298 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL 60523
630-472-0600 | Menu
Expect a clubby, upscale vibe with tweaks on classic American dining. 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...

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...

Holy Mackerel! Seafood
11/20
Dining Room at Holy Mackerel!, Lombard, IL Yorktown Center
Westin Lombard
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL 60148
630-953-3444 | Menu
The Harry Caray’s set reels in suburban mallers, hotel guests and business-types with its classy-cool environ. 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...

Marigold Indian
13/20
Dining Room at Marigold, Chicago, IL 4832 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-293-4653 | Menu
Ambitious, modern Indian restaurant makes spicy cuisine 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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...

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...

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 | Menu
Sleek steakhouse---started by chef Rick Tramonto---carries on tradition in name and approach. More...

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

 

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