Crab Cake Benedict | The Capital Grill
By Rick West | Daily Herald
Easter is just over a week away, which means it’s time to start making plans for brunch, lunch or dinner on March 31. Many restaurants have you covered for meals at home with takeout packages that will give you time with your family without spending all day in the kitchen.
Broken Oar
614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington, (847) 639-9468, brokenoar.com/. Make plans for Easter brunch with a view in the upper-level dining and Skydeck from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31. The buffet includes honey-glazed ham, made-to-order omelets, French toast, breakfast items, fruit, pastries, sweets and more. It’s $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids 10 and younger. 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, thecapitalgrille.com/events/easter-brunch. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter, choose from brunch specials such as lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails ($50), 14-ounce dry-aged New York strip and eggs ($50), filet mignon ($47) and crab cake Benedict ($47). Children’s brunch specials are $17. Reservations required.
Chessie’s
200 Applebee St., Barrington, (847) 382-5020, chessies-restaurant.com/. Make reservations now for Easter, when Chessie’s will be serving the traditional menu plus Easter specials from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 31.
Chez Hotel
519 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, (847) 437-5590, chezhotel.com/open-house/. Face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny and balloon animals are all included in Chez Hotel’s Champagne Easter Brunch, with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. March 31. Dine on breakfast dishes, salads, shrimp, oysters, leg of lamb, prime rib, salmon, country-glazed ham, made-to-order omelets, pastas, sides, mini pastries, unlimited champagne and more. It’s $75 for adults and $30 for kids 5-11. Reservations required.
Chicago Prime Italian
700 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, (847) 240-1414, chicagoprimeitalian.com/easter-champagne-buffet/. Enjoy bottomless champagne during Chicago Prime’s Easter Champagne Brunch with seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. March 31. Nosh on made-to-order omelets, salads, apps, pasta, prime rib, roasted lamb, seafood, sides, dessert and fruit. It’s $75 for adults, $25 for kids 7-14, and free for kids 6 and younger. Reservations required.
Concorde Banquets
20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer, (847) 438-0025, concordebanquets.com/. Make reservations now for Concorde’s Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch. Choose from omelet, seafood and carving (maple-glazed ham, rosemary leg of lamb, prime rib-eye of beef) stations, a salad bar, fruit, pastries, complimentary champagne and more. It’s $62 for adults, $26 for kids 4-12, and free for kids 3 and younger.
The Continental Restaurant and Banquet Hall
788 S. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, (847) 459-4095, continental-restaurant.net/special-events-menu.php. For Easter, the $35 brunch menu from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes roast prime rib, leg of lamb, Greek chicken and other breakfast options.
Cooper’s Hawk
Locations in Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Gurnee, Kildeer, Naperville, South Barrington, St. Charles, Wheeling; chwinery.com/. Make reservations for lunch or dinner and enjoy seasonal chef recommendations including carne asada flatbread, prime carne asada tacos and tortilla soup for lunch, smoked chili roasted salmon for dinner, and the ginger spiced carrot cake for dessert.
Francesca’s
Locations in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Chicago, Elmhurst, Forest Park, Frankfort, Lake Forest, Naperville, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, Palos Park and St. Charles; miafrancesca.com/. Easter specials include pan-seared halibut ($35) and braised lamb shank ($39). Locations in Lake Forest, Arlington Heights, Barrington and Elmhurst are offering a buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a carving station, breakfast items and desserts. It’s $55 for adults and $17 for kids 12 and younger.
The Hampton Social
100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (224) 633-5414, thehamptonsocial.com/. Celebrate Easter with half off bottles of Chandon Rose starting at 3 p.m. Reservations requested.
Jameson’s Charhouse
1331 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, (847) 392-7100, jamesonscharhousearlingtonheights.com/. Easter specials include baked ham ($31.95) and roast leg of lamb ($31.95). Easter catering specials for six to 10 include the leg of lamb package ($325) and bone-in ham package ($225) that come with sides, salad and rolls. Order by Friday, March 29.
Jimmy’s Charhouse
2290 Point Blvd., Elgin, (847) 783-0200, jimmyscharhouseelgin.com/. For Easter Sunday, dine on chef’s specials including prime rib and surf and turf. Call for reservations.
Lambs Farm
14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville, (847) 362-5050, lambsfarm.org/. Chow down on Easter brunch at Magnolia Cafe & Bakery that includes entrees, sides and sweets. It’s $31.95 for adults and $11.95 for kids 12 and younger. Seating times are at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Reservations are required.
Marriott Resort Lincolnshire
In the Grand Marquee Pavilion at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 634-0100, threeembersrestaurant.com/ep-easter-brunch.php. Meet the Easter Bunny while enjoying Easter brunch, which includes breakfast and lunch buffets, carving stations, chilled seafood, a children’s station and more. Seatings are at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. and 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. It’s $58 for adults and $24 for kids 12 and younger. Reservations required.
Meridian Banquets
1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, (847) 952-8181, meridianbanquets.com. Indulge in the Easter Champagne Brunch, which includes carving, omelet and waffle stations, seafood, breakfast items, roasted leg of lamb, pineapple-glazed ham, deviled eggs, salads, fruit, pastries, desserts, champagne, mimosas and more. Don’t miss the chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Make reservations for seatings at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 2 p.m. It’s $52.99 for adults and $24.99 for kids 4-12. Reservations required.
Palm Court
1912 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, (847) 870-7770, palmcourt.net/. Easter specials include crab meat stuffed flounder, roasted prime rib, beef Wellington, lamb shank, surf and turf, leg of lamb and ham.
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 March 30-31 that include pictures with the Easter Bunny and a “golden egg” gift.
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, March 23, kids can hunt for eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and dine on a kid-friendly buffet. It’s $22 in advance/$27 at the door for kids 11 and older, $17/$20 for kids 6-10, $12/$15 for kids 3-5, and free for kids 2 and younger.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 498-6889, and 100 W. Higgins Road, Suite U-1, South Barrington, (847) 551-3730, ruthschris.com/south-barrington/fine-dining/promotions/easter. Reserve your table for Easter and enjoy classics like veal osso bucco ravioli, petite filet and shrimp, garlic crusted sea bass and more.
Dine on a la carte Easter brunch specials such as the crab and Cheddar quiche at Seasons 52. | Courtesy of Seasons 52
Seasons 52
3 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 571-4752, and 1770 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-5252, seasons52.com/brunch. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31, dine in on a la carte Easter brunch featuring crab and Cheddar quiche, upright French toast, apricot-glazed spiral ham, and wood-grilled shrimp and grits, plus mimosas, sangrias, Bloody Marys, rosé lemonade and strawberry hibiscus margaritas. For dinner at home, consider the special apricot-glazed spiral ham with sweet potato mash and maple-pecan streusel that’s available for dine-in or to-go. Reservations required. Or order an Easter Green Box To Go for four or six that includes apricot-glazed spiral ham ($155) or a single order for $29. Order by Wednesday, March 27, for pickup on Saturday, March 30.
Shaw’s Crab House
1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/events/easter-sunday/. Join Shaw’s for your Easter feast from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be three special entrees in addition to the full a la carte menu: Baked ham with Dijon brown sugar glaze, au gratin potatoes and sauteed green beans; herb-roasted leg of lamb with roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and au jus; and beef Wellington — an 8 oz. filet mignon, mushroom duxelles and Madeira wine sauce. Reservations requested.
Tap House Grill
Locations in Algonquin, Lemont, Oswego, Palatine, Plainfield, St. Charles and Wheeling; taphousegrills.com/. Bring the family to the Easter brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that includes a chocolate bunny for all kids and one Easter basket per table. On the menu are French toast, pancakes, prime rib, roasted ham, salmon, desserts and more. It’s $37 for adults, $11 for kids 4-12, and free for kids 3 and younger. Reservations required.
pecial for Easter, Wildfire is serving a braised Colorado lamb shank with sauteed spinach, | classic Diane sauce and cauliflower mashed potatoes. Courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
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/. Special for Easter, Wildfire is serving a braised Colorado lamb shank with sauteed spinach, classic Diane sauce and cauliflower mashed potatoes, and a triple layer carrot cake. Available for dine-in and carryout all day.
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