The Barrington Hills Observer

Wildfire will be plating the braised Colorado lamb shank for Easter this year. – Courtesy of Wildfire

Bonefish Grill

1604 Randall Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-9268, and 180 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 534-0679, bonefishgrill.com/. On Easter, Bonefish is opening an hour early, serving brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Choose from Grand Marnier French toast sticks, bacon and cheddar frittata, caprese frittata, and crab and Fontina cheese frittata, all of which come with bacon and seasoned breakfast potatoes. The new shareable pitchers include blackberry red sangria, sparkling mango white sangria or Parker’s Margarita; individual cocktails include Bloody Marys, espresso martinis and mimosas.

Chandler’s

401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 885-9009, chandlerschophouse.com/easter.php. The special Easter menu features prime rib, carved leg of lamb, honey-baked ham, broasted fried chicken and more. Don’t forget the mimosas ($6.50) or sparkling spring sangria ($7). Open from noon to 7 p.m. Easter Sunday. Reservations are highly recommended.

Concorde Banquets

20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer, (847) 438-0025, concordebanquets.com/. Make reservations now for Concorde’s Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9. Expect omelet, seafood and carving (maple-glazed ham, rosemary leg of lamb, prime rib-eye of beef) stations, a salad bar, fruit, pastries, a glass of champagne and more. It’s $52 for adults, $26 for kids 4-12, and free for kids 3 and younger.

The Hampton Social

100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (224) 633-5414, thehamptonsocial.com/. Celebrate Easter with brunch featuring bananas Foster French toast, crabcake benedict or the sunrise beach bowl. For dinner, consider the balsamic-glazed skirt steak, baja fish tacos, scallop risotto or Sparkling Seafood Tower. Reservations requested.

Pinstripes

1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, (847) 480-2323; 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, (630) 575-8700; 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (847) 844-9300; pinstripes.com/. Reservations are open for the Easter Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 featuring a waffle station, carving station, sweets table, bottomless mimosas and aperol spritzes and more. The Easter Bunny will be stopping by to take pictures with the kids and give out treats. It’s $35 for adults, $15 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger.

Port Edward

20 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-5441, portedward.com/. During the Bunny Brunch & Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, April 1, kids can hunt for eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and dine on a kid-friendly buffet. It’s $22/$27 for kids 11 and older, $17/$20 for kids 6-10, $12/$15 for kids 3-5, and free for kids 2 and younger. On April 9, the restaurant will be hosting an Easter Champagne Brunch from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s $65 for adults, $20 for kids 5-11, and free for kids 4 and younger. 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/promotions/easter-at-ruths/. For Easter, consider Ruth’s Classics Menu, which includes salad or lobster bisque, filet and shrimp or surf and turf, one side and a dessert. Reservations required.

Shaw’s Schaumburg

1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/events/easter-sunday/. Shaw’s is offering Easter dinners of baked ham, au gratin potatoes and sautéed green beans for $27 and herb roasted leg of lamb with roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and au jus for $39 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Also on the menu are the homemade triple layer carrot cake for $10 and Shaw’s Oyster Mary for $15. Reservations are highly recommended.

Wildfire

1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, (847) 657-6363; 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 279-7900; 232 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 586-9000; 1250 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 995-0100, wildfirerestaurant.com/. Wildfire fetes Easter with a $44.95 special featuring braised Colorado lamb shank served with fresh spinach and cauliflower mashed potatoes. It’s available for dine-in and carryout. Reservations required.

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