62 Mother’s Day specials at Chicago restaurants to wow moms, from free mimosas to all-you-can-eat brunch

Moms work hard, so they deserve a day to relax and enjoy themselves while their loved ones take care of them.

You can show how much you appreciate the mom or mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day by taking them out or treating them to a great meal at home. Restaurants throughout the city are making it easy, offering breakfast-in-bed ready packages, decadent buffets with bottomless bubbly, free flowers, and curated gift baskets. Make a plan with this list of 62 Mother’s Day celebrations that will make your mom proud.

All events take place on Sunday, May 14 unless otherwise stated.

Do you know a restaurant, bar or food business offering a Mother’s Day special? Email food editor Ariel Cheung at archeung@chicagotribune.com.

The newly reopened Loop restaurant offers a special brunch menu featuring lemon ricotta pancakes ($19), banana apple French toast ($22), steak and eggs with garlic mashed potatoes ($25) and penne primavera with roasted garlic white wine sauce ($26). 136 N. LaSalle St., 312-325-7100, 312chicago.com

The restaurant adds a $30 bottomless mimosa bar and $20 waffle station to its regular brunch menu. Get both together for $45. 912 N. State St., 312-820-9000, adalinachicago.com

Moms will be welcomed with a flower arrangement and live music, and they’ll have the chance to get a preview of the Four Seasons’ new spa before it opens June 1. The brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and costs $255, or $74 for kids ages 12 and under. 120 E. Delaware Place, 312-280-8800, adornrestaurant.com

Sip unlimited rosé from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. while dining on dishes such as pork belly Benedict, lobster ravioli and lemon ricotta pancakes. 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1402, brasstackchicago.com

Share a tasting menu or dine a la carte from 3-8 p.m. and mom will take home a sweet surprise. A $95 takeout menu is available May 13-14 and includes chilled green asparagus with candied lemon vinaigrette, roast chicken breast with slow-cooked tomatoes and cream cheese chocolate chip cookies. You can also surprise mom with a $350 gift basket including a one-glass serving of Champagne, smoked salmon, strawberry verbena preserves, rooibos tea and rose hand cream. The baskets must be ordered by May 7 for pickup starting May 12. 534 N. Clark St., 312-595-1616, brindille-chicago.com

Specials available for brunch include lobster and caviar deviled eggs, and maple and pecan French toast. Beverage director Sarah Clark developed four new cocktails to honor the women of The Dearborn’s founding family, such as Anne’s Sidecar, made with grapefruit- and rose-infused Ketel One , cognac, agave and lemon and Lillyana’s Garden, a nonalcoholic blend of Seedlip Garden, strawberry, rhubarb and lemon. 145 N. Dearborn St., 312-384-1242, thedearborntavern.com

A three-course meal served from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $54 includes asparagus soup with blue crab, grilled petite filet and crème brûlée. 221 N. Columbus Drive, 312-477-0234, exploretock.com

Take in the rooftop views between visits to a brunch buffet offering eggs Benedict, French toast, pancakes, carved prime rib, gnocchi pomodoro, sushi and chocolate-covered strawberries from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meal is $59, or $15 for kids age 12 and under. 127 W. Huron St., 312-374-1830, iogodfrey.com

A three-course brunch offered from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. features fresh fruit, charcuterie and yogurt parfaits for the table, a choice of five entrees such as French toast or eggs Benedict, and beignets for dessert. The meal is $65, or $19 for kids ages 12 and under. 739 N. Clark St., 312-763-3674, chiwinery.com

Brunch served from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. includes lobster soft scramble with black truffle, sushi, macaroons and a cart serving bubbly with everything you need to make mimosas plus rosé and espresso martinis. The meal is $110, or $65 for kids. The restaurant will be giving away 100 custom flower vases from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and serving a $400 tasting menu with wine pairings from Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. 8 W. Maple St., 312-944-8888, mapleandash.com

Moms will get a complimentary bacon-wrapped date and a cava mimosa with the purchase of an entree from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special dishes include a roasted lamb sandwich with dill cucumber spread and a lobster Spanish tortilla with smoked roe (both $18). 638 S. Michigan Ave., 312-765-0524, mercatchicago.com

A special brunch menu includes fried chicken and waffles with sriracha maple syrup, steak and eggs with poblano pepper hash and chilaquiles. 505 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823, michaeljordansteakhouse.com

The restaurant on the seventh floor of Park Hyatt Chicago serves a four-course brunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dishes including red snapper with grapefruit crème, asparagus salad, roasted lamb and macaroons. The meal is $130, or $50 for kids ages 5-12. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-239-4030, nomichicago.com

Pile your plate with a made-to-order omelet station, carving station, antipasti, and dishes including ciabatta French toast. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and costs $69, or $35 for kids ages 6-10. 620 N. State St., 312-642-8450, osteriaviastato.com

The steakhouse’s annual grand buffet brunch features cinnamon French toast and eggs Benedict, carving stations serving maple-glazed ham and slow-roasted prime rib, a raw bar with shrimp, oysters and crab legs, made-to-order omelets and Belgian waffles, and plenty of sweets. The meal is $95, or $35 for kids ages 7-12. You can also build your own bouquet from Paris312 starting at $35. 222 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-726-7777, primeandprovisions.com

Listen to live music during a three-course meal including lobster bisque, eggs Benedict and lemon pound cake. The brunch is $75 and served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 875 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-9596, signatureroom.com

A $65 brunch buffet available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese and braised short rib, plus one mimosa or bloody mary. The meal is $65, or $15 for kids ages 5-12. 201 N. State St., 312-239-9400, stateandlakechicago.com

Visit three stations serving ceviche, poached eggs and fried pork belly during a brunch running from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The meal costs $69, or $34 for kids ages 12 and under and includes your choice of entree. 118 W. Grand Ave., 312-222-9700, tantachicago.com

The restaurant on the 12th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Chicago serves a special brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. including a charcuterie board ($40), bagels & lox ($31), a three-egg omelet ($27) and beef hash ($25). 160 E. Pearson St., 312-266-1000, ritzcarlton.com

Champagne, mimosas and bellinis are included in a brunch served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. along with croissants, eggs Benedict, pastrami salmon, caviar, sushi, chilled jumbo shrimp and chocolate fondue. The meal is $295, or $70 for kids and also features live music from an acoustic duo. A $145 four-course dinner includes English pea soup, wagyu short rib, roasted branzino with white asparagus and wild strawberry mousse. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-9988, travellechicago.com

The River North restaurant offers a smoked salmon Benedict ($32) and blueberry upside-down cake ($18) in addition to the regular menu. 530 N. Wabash Ave., 312-999-9760, runchickenrun.com/chicago

Choose an entree such as braised chicken with apricots, roasted prime rib or apple pancake to enjoy between trips to an antipasto buffet and sweets table for $46. 228 E. Ontario St., 312-471-3883, thealbertchicago.com

Spend the day outside in Lincoln Park by picking up a $40 picnic basket including two sandwiches, a dip or spread, and two desserts from West Town Bakery. The packages are available May 10-14. 352 W. Armitage Ave., 773-799-8478, alltoowellchi.com

Specials offered in addition to the regular menu include branzino with spring peas ($47), filet mignon with jumbo shrimp ($55) and cannoli with fig gelato ($12). 444 W. Fullerton Parkway, 773-857-1237, casatismodernitalian.com

All moms get a complimentary peach mimosa when they come for brunch, which features specials including carrot cake French toast and a crab cake Benedict served with home fries. 1300 W. Wellington Ave., 773-281-2599, farm-bar.com

Head to Lincoln Square from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a buffet of German fare including schnitzel, spaetzle, poached salmon and apple cake for $35, or $20 for kids under age 10. 2251 W. Lawrence Ave., 773-784-8777, himmelschicago.com

Moms will receive a free succulent during dinner at this Navy Pier restaurant, where they can take advantage of specials including herb-crusted lamb lollipops and pan-seared halibut with Marcona almond butter. 900 E. Grand Ave., liricarestaurant.com

Treat mom to a $50 four-course dinner available from 5-10 p.m. including zucchini fritters, beef bourguignon and baklava. All moms get a complimentary glass of prosecco. 5657 N. Clark St., 773-878-8930, odachicago.com

Moms will be treated to a bouquet of flowers during brunch. Cocktails using the St. Germain elderflower liqueur will be available, along with other specials such as quiche Lorraine and a vegetarian frittata topped with a baby arugula salad. 1000 E. Grand Ave., 312-535-6660, offshorerooftop.com

All moms receive a complimentary mimosa with the purchase of a brunch item from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4128 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-799-8881, theramberchicago.com

A $55 three-course brunch served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. includes fried oysters, brioche French toast and Grand Marnier creme brulee plus unlimited mimosas, bloody marys, coffee, tea and juice. 5553 N. Clark St., 773-654-1432, uvaechicago.com

Try a spring frittata with lump crab during brunch, or come for dinner for crusted yellowfin tuna with melted spring onion. 302 N. Green St., 773-645-1400, abarestaurants.com

Enjoy drinks from a tableside mimosa cart, plus brunch dishes served alongside the lunch menu such as a smoked salmon plate and Italian sausage breakfast sandwich from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 564 W. Randolph St., 312-667-0104, allavitachicago.com

A $65 three-course brunch includes shrimp and grits, a spring quiche and griddled bread pudding. Dine inside or in the new patio space. 817 W. Lake St., 312-526-3116, blvdchicago.com

All moms who come for brunch will receive a flower and a complimentary mimosa. 1616 N. Milwaukee Ave., 872-315-3084, caferobey.com

A brunch buffet offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes shrimp cocktail, lamb shank barbacoa, braised short rib, sweet plantains, waffles, omelets, seafood paella, churros, cotton candy and a kids station. The meal is $55, or $25 for children ages 6-12. 702 W. Fulton Market, 312-850-5005, carnivalechicago.com

Share dim sum and other dishes during a $75 family-style brunch. 857 W. Fulton Market, 312-902-3825, duckduckgoatchicago.com

All mothers who come for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be welcomed with a mimosa or a nonalcoholic beverage of their choosing. 925 W. Randolph St., 312-690-7295, formentos.com

An $85 three-course meal served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes octopus carpaccio, ravioli filled with lobster and potato, and an almond croquant semifreddo with amaretto sauce. 1133 W. Randolph St., 773-672-8955, gioiachicago.com

Groups of four or more can share a family meal featuring pork and shrimp soup dumplings, prime rib with bone marrow au jus and Vietnamese coffee tiramisu for $65, or $25 for kids under age 12. Add on a caviar tasting for $40 per person. You can also celebrate at home with a $250 meal for four available for pickup from 10 a.m. to noon May 13 and 14. Orders must be placed by 9 p.m. May 11. 2700 W. Chicago Ave., 773-661-9577, heritage-chicago.com

Moms receive a complimentary mimosa and beignet with the purchase of any brunch entree from noon to 5 p.m. 1415 N. Wood St., 773-360-8320, inamaetavern.com

A three-course $65 brunch includes braised lamb hash and burek, a flaky pastry filled with bacon, egg and mozzarella. 932 W. Fulton Market, 872-260-3921, rosemarychicago.com

Start with prosciutto tartine, smoked salmon rillettes and basil-marinated strawberries, then choose from entrees including shakshuka and short rib hash. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $79 or $40 for kids ages 12 and under. 123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920, sepiachicago.com

Choose from whole wheat pancakes, king crab-stuffed crepes and steak & eggs during a family-style brunch offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal is $89 or $20 for kids ages 4-12, and adults get a bloody mary or mimosa. Kids 3 and under eat free. 1000 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-9420, swiftandsonschicago.com

A $75 three-course meal includes lobster bisque, black truffle risotto and a sweets platter for the table. Add on family-style sides such as creamed spinach ($12) or whipped potatoes with roasted garlic ($9). 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401, chicagofirehouse.com

Mother’s Day specials include a catfish meal and rib tip meal, $30 for two, including two sides dishes that range from macaroni and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw and fries. 704 W. 47th St., 773-420-3685, bellheirsbbq.com

The sixth annual Mother of All Brunches celebration includes a choice of entree such as duck hash with preserved ramp hollandaise, or eggs Benedict with crispy lamb bacon, plus plenty of dishes to share, including deviled eggs with wasabi tobiko, duck fat potatoes and coconut mango tartlets. The Bridgeport restaurant will serve the $73 meal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2701 S. Eleanor St., 312-724-8811, theduckinnchicago.com

Celebrate Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at this Pilsen restaurant. Moms will get a complimentary glass of rosé or Champagne, and the special entree is grilled coconut French toast topped with ube crème anglaise and berries ($15). The regular brunch menu includes chilaquiles, fried chicken and churro waffles and quesabirria. 1726 S. Racine, 312-248-8957, lalunachicago.com.

Treat mom to a holiday brunch buffet of eggs, omelets, waffles, grits, rice and potatoes, sausage links, salmon croquettes, chicken wings and turkey and sausage patties ($22) at this Grand Boulevard neighborhood restaurant. 3901 S. Michigan Ave., 773-285-1700, pearlsplacerestaurant.com

Feast on a three-course meal featuring spring pea soup with sauteed fresh peas, pan-seared halibut with fava beans and mango cheesecake for $69 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or $89 from 4-8 p.m. 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka; 847-441-3100; georgetroisgroup.com/aboyer

Specials available for dine-in, carryout or delivery from May 12-14 include scallop risotto with asparagus and white chocolate cheesecake. 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook; antico-posto.com

Mention Mother’s Day when you place an order of $30 or more and you’ll get a free dessert such as cannoli, tiramisu or a brownie. 1955 W. Addison St., 773-248-0455; 658 N. Ashland Ave., 312-929-4133; bartolispizzeria.com

Place an order by noon May 12 for a brunch to-go package available for pickup or delivery between 9 a.m. and noon May 14 that includes lobster enchiladas with soft scrambled eggs, baked French toast with vanilla bean whipped cream, brown sugar bacon, maple chicken sausage, fresh-squeezed orange juice and lemon crisp cookies for $43 per person. Lobster enchiladas and bananas foster waffles are available as dine-in specials. Multiple locations, beatrixrestaurants.com

All moms receive a rose during brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which offers specials including chilled shrimp cocktail, chicken flautas and mocktails for kids. 137 Lake St., Libertyville; 224-433-6041; theboardroomlibertyville.com

Pick up a three-course Mother’s Day Room Service meal featuring bellinis, strawberry lemon muffins, cinnamon French toast with a side of bacon and chocolate-covered strawberries. The package is $75 for two, but you can feed an extra person for $24. Other add-ons include a cookie decorating kit ($35), fruit salad ($7) and banana bread ($16). Multiple locations, goddessandgrocer.com

Start with crispy latkes with prosciutto and beignets with espresso anglaise served family style then dig into an entree of your choice such as bananas foster French toast or steak & eggs. The meal is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $65, or $25 for kids. 3 E. Main St., St. Charles; 331-235-5803; thegracefulordinary.com

A $15.99 slow-roasted hand-cut prime rib special includes a choice of side. Multiple locations, millersalehouse.com

A brunch buffet offered at 9 a.m. and noon includes bagels with lox, omelets, chocolate chip pancakes and bacon. Tickets are $82, or $45 for kids under age 13. 200 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest; 847-582-6410; oakenbistro.com

Feast on a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring grilled asparagus, sliced smoked salmon, omelet and crepe stations, roasted chicken breast, and sticky toffee date cake. The meal is $85, or $54 for kids. You can also place an order by May 11 to pick up Mother’s Day dinner for two from 4-5:30 p.m. The take-home meal includes balsamic-glazed salmon, mashed potatoes and asparagus soup for $144. A vegan version with grilled asparagus, sauteed spinach and fruit is $96. 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook; 847-205-4433; prairiegrasscafe.com

A brunch buffet available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes scrambled eggs, glazed sliced ham, shrimp cocktail, bagels with smoked salmon and blueberry streusel coffee cake plus prosecco and mimosas. The meal is $36, or $15 for kids. 1635 Chicago Ave., Evanston; 847-864-8328; prairiemoonrestaurant.com

Pick up a $18 four-pack of cupcakes decorated with a sugar tulip. The first 100 people to make a purchase at each location will receive a free carnation. 1208 W. Webster Ave., 773-244-1174; 254 E. Ontario St., 312-255-1632; sweetmandybs.com

A brunch buffet served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. features sweet pea risotto, honey-glazed ham, oysters on the half shell, eggs Benedict, omelets, artisan cheeses, cookies, a kids section, Champagne and mimosas. All moms will be presented with flowers. The meal is $55 or $22 for kids ages 4-12. 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire; opentable.com

Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer.

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