What a year this has been. Now more than ever would be a time to treat Mom to a brunch or dinner on Mother’s Day — this year Sunday, May 9 — to show her just how special she is.
Here are a few local suggestions…
Broken Oar
614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington, (847) 639-9468, brokenoar.com/events. At Broken Oar, Mom can enjoy the Mother’s Day brunch buffet on the skydeck or in the upper level dining area from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 9. Nosh on made-to-order omelets, sliced honey-glazed ham, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, French toast, fruit, pastries and more. Plus, free flowers for all moms. It’s $19.95 for adults, $8.95 for kids younger than 10. Reservations required.
Cooper’s Hawk
Locations in Arlington Heights, Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Naperville, South Barrington, St. Charles, Wheeling; chwinery.com/. Enjoy a special Mother’s Day menu for four for $159.99. The dinner includes Mother’s Day salad, pretzel bread, eight Parmesan-crusted medallions, a choice of entree (pistachio-crusted grouper, bourbon lacquered barbecue pork, Dana’s Parmesan-crusted chicken), Mary’s Potatoes and lemon butter cake. Order by Friday, May 7, for pickup on Saturday or Sunday, May 8-9.
Francesca’s
Locations in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Bolingbrook, Elmhurst, Lake Forest, Naperville, St. Charles and more; miafrancesca.com/. The special Mother’s Day to-go meal features filet mignon, a choice of three sides or salads and New York style cheesecake. It’s $109.95 for two and $214.95 for four. Add-ons include the mimosa kit for $29.95 and shrimp cocktail ($17.95-$34.95). Order by noon Friday, May 7, for pickup from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 9.
The Hampton Social
100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (224) 633-5414, thehamptonsocial.com/events/celebrate-mothers-day. Fete Mom with a sparkling glass of rose all day on Mother’s Day.
Moretti’s
Locations in Barrington, Bartlett, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake, Hoffman Estates, Lake in the Hills, Mount Prospect, Rosemont, Schaumburg; morettisrestaurants.com/. Moretti’s will be serving up Mother’s Day specials, including surf and turf ($27.95), grilled jumbo prawns ($24.95), macadamia nut-crusted Alaskan halibut ($29.95) and the Italian combo (lasagna and chicken Parmesan for $19.99). Available for dine-in or delivery. Reservations requested.
Pinstripes
1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, (847) 480-2323; 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, (630) 575-8700 and 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (847) 844-9300; pinstripes.com/. Make Mom’s day with Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Try dishes such as the slow-roasted prime rib, smoked salmon flatbread and kids’ bunny waffle. Reservations required.
Ruth’s Chris
933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 498-6889, and 100 W. Higgins Road, Suite U-1, South Barrington, (847) 551-3730, ruthschris.com/. Bring Ruth’s Chris home this Mother’s Day with a feast for four for $180. Dine on a starter, two sides, roasted beef tenderloin and cheesecake. Order 48 hours ahead of pickup on Sunday, May 9.
Shaw’s Crab House
1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/. This year, Shaw’s is offering a $55 four-course plated brunch featuring French toast bread pudding flambéed tableside, oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, chilled mussels, lobster bisque, candied bacon, steamed crab legs, mac and cheese, a choice of mini dessert (chocolate cake, creme brulee, Key lime pie or ice cream) and more. The kids’ brunch plate is $12. Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 9. Reservations required.
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