Treat mom to The Capital Grille’s lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails on May 14.
Bonefish Grill
1604 Randall Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-9268; 180 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 534-0679; 9310 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, (847) 674-4634, bonefishgrill.com/. The seafood restaurant will be serving up Mother’s Day specials such as the scallop and shrimp scampi filet, Old Fashioned cedar plank salmon, Rockefeller butterfish, carrot lava cake, Wild Flower Martini (Ketel One vodka, passion fruit, vanilla and citrus juices topped with wildflowers and sparkling wine) and the Crushed Pineapple Martini. Reservations requested.
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. May 14. Nosh on made-to-order omelets, honey-glazed ham, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, French toast, fruit, pastries and more. It’s $24.95 for adults and $10.95 for kids younger than 10. Reservations required.
The Capital Grille
87 Yorktown Center, Lombard, (630) 627-9800; 5340 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 671-8125; 2000 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 969-0290; 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, (847) 423-1488; thecapitalgrille.com/. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mother’s Day, nosh on the $45 specials such as lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails, 14-ounce bone-in, dry-aged New York strip and eggs, the 8-ounce center-cut filet mignon, or the new smoked salmon and caviar. Don’t forget the special mimosas, too. Reservations required.
Concorde Banquets
20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer, (847) 438-0025, concordebanquets.com/. Indulge in the Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Sunday, May 14. Dine from the salad bar, stations (omelet, seafood, carving), sides, pastries, fruit, desserts and more. A complimentary glass of champagne is included in the $62 price for adults. It’s $26 for kids 4-12 and free for kids 3 and younger. Reservations required.
The Continental
788 S. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, (847) 459-4095, continental-restaurant.net/special-events-menu.php. The $35 per person brunch menu available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 includes roast prime rib, leg of lamb or Greek chicken and other breakfast options.
Emmett’s Brewing Company
5200 Main St., Downers Grove, (630) 434-8500; 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine, (847) 359-1533; 128 W. Main St., West Dundee, (847) 428-4500; emmettsbrewingco.com/. Make reservations for Mother’s Day Brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14. It’s $40 for adults, $22 for kids 5-12, and free for kids 4 and younger. Add on champagne for an extra $10. Reservations encouraged.
Francesca’s
The Mother’s Day buffet menu will be available at Francesca’s Famiglia in Barrington. The brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. features porcini rubbed prime rib, made-to-order omelets, mini waffles, breakfast sausage, pastries, fruit, shrimp cocktail, chopped salad, rigatoni melanzane and more. It’s $55 for adults and $15 for kids. The dinner menu will be available from 4-9 p.m. Reservations required. For details, see miafrancesca.com/mothersday/. All other Francesca’s will be offering Mother’s Day specials such as grilled calamari insalata ($15), spicy lobster pasta ($38), glazed arctic char ($29), porcini rib-eye ($49) and limoncello tiramisu ($12).
The Hampton Social
100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (224) 633-5414; 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, (847) 307-5207; 705 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, (630) 219-0009; thehamptonsocial.com/events/mothers-day. All moms can enjoy a complimentary sparkling glass of rosé on Mother’s Day. Reservations required.
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 the Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 that includes bottomless mimosas and aperol spritzes, a waffle station and more. Each mom will be treated to a fresh flower. It’s $35 for adults, $15 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. Reservations required.
Port Edward
20 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-5441, portedward.com/. Fete Mom with Port Edward’s Champagne Brunch Buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14. Nosh on seafood, paella, made-to-order omelets, prime rib and turkey from the carving station, breakfast items, sides, salads, fruit, cheeses, desserts and sip on unlimited champagne. It’s $55 for adults, $19.95 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/. Ruth’s Chris is opening early on May 13-14 for Mother’s Day. Brunch features the 6-ounce filet and spicy crab, blackened chicken Caesar salad, brunch burger, crab stack and garlic-crusted sea bass. The three-course, prix fixe menu includes a salad or lobster bisque, entree (steak and shrimp, steak and lobster, fish and shrimp), sides and dessert. Reservations required.
Shaw’s Crab House
1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/. Shaw’s is taking reservations for Mother’s Day dining, which is available from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 14. Specials include oysters on the half shell, surf and turf combos and more.
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