63 Easter specials at Chicagoland restaurants, from take-home meal kits to indulgent $300 buffets

Easter is a celebration of spring where families come together for church services, egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny and festive feasts. It’s one of the biggest brunch occasions of the year, but also a time for hearty dinners centering on roast lamb and honey-baked ham and baskets filled with sweet treats.

Whether you’re seeking out a decadent buffet with mimosas or are looking for someone else to cook the food for your at-home gathering, these 63 restaurants are providing all the goodies.

All events take place Sunday, unless otherwise specified. Be sure to plan ahead, as many spots have cutoffs on their to-go orders.

Is your Chicagoland restaurant or food business offering a holiday special? Email food editor Ariel Cheung at archeung@chicagotribune.com. The Tribune is currently seeking specials for Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Juneteenth and July Fourth.

The newly reopened Loop restaurant offers a special brunch menu from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring lemon ricotta pancakes ($19), banana apple French toast ($22), pan-seared rack of lamb with taleggio polenta ($35) and tagliatelle Bolognese with rosemary truffle ricotta ($28). 136 N. LaSalle St., 312-325-7100, 312chicago.com

Every brunch table will receive an Easter basket full of candy and other treats, with some including a special golden egg. 912 N. State St., 312-820-9000, adalinachicago.com

Kids will be welcomed with balloon art, face painting, an Easter Egg Hunt and a photo with the Easter Bunny, while adults can enjoy live music and bottomless bubbly. The brunch buffet 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 rabbit confit, chilaquiles with chorizo and a waffle with litchi lemon curd. 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1402, brasstackchicago.com

Specials available for brunch and dinner include lamb lollipops with charred scallion relish, caviar and peekytoe crab deviled eggs and lemon velvet coconut cake. 145 N. Dearborn St., 312-384-1242, thedearborntavern.com

Pile your plate with made-to-order omelets, classic breakfast dishes, pastries and items from a carving station and raw bar during a brunch served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $65, or $25 for kids ages 4-12. 221 N. Columbus Drive, 312-477-0234, exploretock.com

The Easter Bunny drops by the restaurant from noon to 3 p.m. Specials offered all day include slow-braised leg of lamb with roasted vegetables ($44), crab cake benedict ($30) and nutella crepes ($16). 500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718, geneandgeorgetti.com

A brunch buffet offered from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. includes omelets, eggs Benedict, French toast, prime rib, sushi and carrot cake muffins for $59 or $15 per kid under age 12. 127 W. Huron St., 312-374-1830, iogodfrey.com

Kids can go on an Easter Egg Hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny during a brunch running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that also features a string quartet, balloon artist and roving magician. The meal blends buffet stations and plated dishes with options including sushi, dim sum, breakfast burritos, caviar and pan-fried red snapper. Tickets are $325 or $85 for kids ages 5-12. 108 E. Superior St., 312-337-2888, peninsula.com

A decadent brunch available from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. includes mimosas, espresso martinis, sushi, macrons and tiramisu. The meal is $110 or $65 for kids. 8 W. Maple St., 312-944-8888, mapleandash.com

Brunch specials offered from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. include steak & eggs with poblano pepper hash ($42), merguez-crusted lamb chops with harissa yogurt ($65) and chilaquiles ($28). 505 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823, michaeljordansteakhouse.com

The restaurant on the seventh floor of Park Hyatt Chicago serves brunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dishes including fried chicken with buttermilk waffles, grilled asparagus salad, roasted lamb and macrons. The meal is $165 or $50 for kids ages 5-12. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-239-4030, nomichicago.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. Served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the meal is $95 or $35 for kids ages 7-12. 222 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-726-7777, primeandprovisions.com

Listen to live music during a three-course meal including lobster bisque, crab cake 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

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 ice cream sandwiches. The meal is $295 or $70 for kids. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-9988, travellechicago.com

Kids can decorate eggs tableside while adults enjoy bottomless mimosas, rosé and bloody marys during brunch. Come for Easter dinner Saturday and try braised lamb shank with roasted carrots and pomme purée and The Hopper, a cocktail made with vodka, carrot juice, turmeric, ginger and lemon. 224 N. Michigan Ave., 312-777-9003, venteuxchicago.com

Feed four with a rack of lamb dinner including cornbread, salad, roasted asparagus and a whole carrot cake for $190. Orders must be placed by Friday for pickup Saturday or Sunday. 159 W. Erie St., 312-787-9000, wildfirerestaurant.com

Come for brunch for strawberry rhubarb shortcakes ($16) or take advantage of dinner specials including slow-braised rosemary lamb shank with mint ($65) and lemon chiffon pie ($18). 530 N. Wabash Ave., 312-999-9760, runchickenrun.com/chicago

A $39 buffet includes roasted vegetable salads, Calabrian leg of lamb and tiramisu. 228 E. Ontario St., 312-471-3883, thealbertchicago.com

Dinner specials served Friday through Sunday include smoked salmon avocado toast ($16), wood-grilled rib-eye with fried shrimp ($36) and carrot sheet cake ($9). Celebrate Sunday with half-price bottles of wine from 4:30-9 p.m. 5101 N. Clark St., 773-942-7572, barromachicago.com

Get complimentary photos with the Easter Bunny from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and dine on specials including lobster macaroni and cheese ($19) and steak and eggs ($29). 444 W. Fullerton Parkway, 773-857-1237, casatismodernitalian.com

Chef Donald Young’s pop-up serves brunch for the first time, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. featuring a seven-course menu for $115. exploretock.com/ducksel

Chef William Lara offers a trio of lamb specials: lamb sliders with tarragon yogurt ($14), lamb lollipops with mint chimichurri ($17) and lamb chops with Israeli couscous. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, lesudchicago.com

Enjoy Lake Michigan views while making trips to a $45 brunch bar including spiced honey-glazed ham, chicken sausage, bacon and Greek honey yogurt. 900 E. Grand Ave., liricarestaurant.com

Try a spring frittata with lump crab during brunch or come for dinner for butter-roasted wolf fish with sugar snap peas. 302 N. Green St., 773-645-1400, abarestaurants.com

A special brunch served from 9:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. features French toast bread pudding ($18), crab cake benedict ($28) and steak & eggs ($32). 817 W. Lake St., 312-526-3116, blvdchicago.com

Bring the kids for brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring an Easter Egg Hunt, coloring station, photo booth and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. The meal is $55, $25 for kids ages 6-12, and free for kids under age 6. 702 W. Fulton Market, 312-850-5005, carnivalechicago.com

Share dim sum and other dishes during a $65 family-style brunch offered from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 857 W. Fulton Market, 312-902-3825, duckduckgoatchicago.com

Share kale salad and zeppole, then choose an entree such as cacio e pepe or lemon ricotta pancakes during a brunch served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $45. A $10 meal for kids ages 10 and under offers grilled cheese and waffles. 925 W. Randolph St., 312-690-7295, formentos.com

An $85 three-course meal served from noon to 5 p.m. includes beef tenderloin carpaccio, ravioli filled with artichokes and sunchokes and a Neapolitan ricotta and lemon tart. 1133 W. Randolph St., 773-672-8955, gioiachicago.com

Groups of four or more can share a family meal featuring deviled eggs with trout roe, wood-grilled leg of lamb with grilled ramps and asparagus salad with crispy garlic 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 $200 meal for four available for pickup from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday. Orders must be placed by 9 p.m. Thursday. 2700 W. Chicago Ave., 773-661-9577, heritage-chicago.com

Come for brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and enjoy a bloody mary and spritz bar plus live music starting at noon. Dine at 4 p.m. and you’ll get a bottle of prosecco when you order a seafood tower, the chicken dinner or blackened catfish. If you’re celebrating at home, order an $80 eight-pound smoked and glazed ham by 5 p.m. Tuesday to pick up from 2-5 p.m. Saturday. The hams can also be picked up from sibling spot Frontier. 1415 N. Wood St., 773-360-8320, inamaetavern.com

Greek Easter is celebrated April 16, and you can place an order by 6 p.m. April 12 to pick up a $120 meal for two April 15. It includes slow-roasted lamb gyros, spinach frittata, tzatziki and spicy feta. 905 W. Fulton Market, 312-660-7722, lyrarestaurant.com

James Beard Award-winning baker Greg Wade offers colomba, a dove-shaped Italian cake traditionally eaten at Easter, Friday through Monday. Celebrate Good Friday by picking up apricot jam-glazed hot cross buns Thursday or Friday. 1759 W. Grand Ave., publicanqualitybread.com

A four-course $55 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

Choose from whole-wheat pancakes, king crab-stuffed crepes and steak and eggs during a family-style brunch offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal is $85 or $20 for kids ages 4-12. Kids 3 and under eat free. 1000 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-9420, swiftandsonschicago.com

Winnie the Pooh will don his Easter Bunny gear during a brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and kids can get a balloon animal and face painting while adults enjoy specialty cocktails and mimosa pitchers. The Chicago Soul Jazz Collective will perform from 1-3 p.m. Grab a bite from one of the food hall’s many Chicago-based vendors — no reservations needed. 916 W. Fulton Market, 312-637-3888, timeoutmarket.com/chicago

This Saturday event in the West Town neighborhood kicks off with preregistered egg hunts at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. — each participant will get to track down their own dozen compostable and recyclable eggs filled with chocolate and small toys. The shop will have additional candy and sweets for sale, ideal for a vegan Easter basket, while Verdant Virtual Wellness will have flower bouquets, wreaths and crowns for sale, along with a floral photo booth to capture the moment. $26 per person for the egg hunt. 2048 W. Grand Ave., theveryvegansweet.com

A $75 three-course meal available from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. includes lobster bisque, slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary-roasted fingerling potatoes and strawberry shortcake. Add on family-style sides such as creamed spinach ($14) or whipped potatoes with roasted garlic ($11). 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401, chicagofirehouse.com

Start your holiday with brunch from noon to 3 p.m. with delectable Italian specials such as medaglione di manzo ($25) — beef tenderloin medallions with has browns, poached eggs and hollandaise — and Italian sausage and peppers with scrambled eggs ($18). Guests can also select from dinner specials from 3-8 p.m. along with the regular menu. 1014 W. Taylor St., 312-829-1990, tuscanychicago.com/taylor

Come from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a three-course brunch featuring roasted baby beet salad, eggs Benedict over toasted brioche with truffle hollandaise, and a berry mascarpone tart for $69, or $39 for kids under age 10. A $89 dinner from 4-7 p.m. subs out the brunch entrees for chateaubriand with potatoes and garlic-scented romanesco. 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka; 847-441-3100; georgetroisgroup.com/aboyer

Feed four for $200 with an Easter dinner to go including honey-glazed ham, pecorino-crusted beef medallions, mashed potatoes, herb-roasted baby carrots and tiramisu. Orders must be placed by 4 p.m. Wednesday to pick up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The restaurant also offers dine-in specials Thursday through Sunday, such as lamb chop risotto and lemon cheesecake. 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook; antico-posto.com

Pick up an Easter cookie decorating kit for $24 from Thursday through Sunday. Special brunch dishes offered Saturday and Sunday include lobster enchiladas with avocado salsa and bananas foster waffles. Grilled filet medallions with butter poached lobster is available for dinner. Multiple locations, beatrixrestaurants.com

Come for brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and try specials such as poached egg shakshuka, braised brisket hash and bananas foster French toast. Add unlimited mimosas and bloody marys for $15. 2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook; 847-498-4321; di-pescara.com

The chocolate shop offers seasonal sweets including boxes of cream eggs ($30), milk and dark chocolate bunnies ($18) and spring-hued mint meltaways ($30). Multiple locations, fanniemay.com

The restaurant opens at noon to offer specials including pistachio-crusted lamb chops, roasted potatoes, asparagus and lemon meringue pie. 1 S. La Grange Road, La Grange; 708-582-6536; gpitaliano.com

Start your meal with deviled eggs, blueberry brioche tarts and beignets, before digging into an entree such as bananas foster French toast or ricotta gnocchi with wild mushrooms. Tickets are $65 or $25 for kids. 3 E. Main St., St. Charles,; 331-235-5803; thegracefulordinary.com

This Oak Forest spot will host a Ladies Love R&B-themed Easter brunch from noon to 6 p.m. with bottomless mimosas, live music and an Easter Egg Hunt. $20-$50. 5420 159th St., Oak Forest; 708-574-1744; greyssocial.com

This west suburban restaurant and banquet hall will host an Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. complete with photo opps with the Easter Bunny. The buffet will feature chilaquiles and Mexican hot chocolate, plus eggs, pancakes, potatoes, beef bourguignon, sausage and bacon. Adults can add on bottomless mimosas for $15. Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for children 3-12 years, and free for children 2 and under. 9755 Grand Ave., Franklin Park; 847-455-1078; imperiodelaelegancia.com

Take a picture with the Easter Bunny during a brunch including carving stations, seafood, a breakfast buffet, pastries and a bloody mary and mimosa bar. The meal is $79 or $29 for kids ages 3-14. 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont; 847-447-4275; loewshotels.com/chicago-ohare

A brunch buffet served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. features omelets, a carving station, chilled seafood and visits with the Easter Bunny. The meal is $49 or $20 for kids ages 12 and under. 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire; opentable.com

Take family photos with the Easter Bunny during a brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that 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 deviled eggs, salmon cakes, omelet and crepe stations, grilled chicken breast, and carrot cake squares. The meal is $85 or $54 for kids. You can also place an order by Thursday to pick up Easter dinner for two from 4:30-5:30 p.m. that includes sliced ham, crispy sweet potatoes and mushroom soup for $118. You can also add on six deviled eggs for $15. 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

A family friend Easter brunch awaits at this Blue Island spot. Three Sides Chicago, a Chicago-based pop-up focused on seasonal and local foods, will offer up quiche lorraine studded with bacon, a biscuit sandwich with spicy mayo, and meat-free options like a galette made with roasted asparagus and lemon ricotta, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 13328 Olde Western Ave., Blue Island; 708-388-5513; rockislandpublichouse.com

Host brunch or dinner with a take-home menu featuring carrot cake scones ($5), an 8-pound bone-in ham ($150), a pint of grits with cheddar ($14) and 32 ounces of bloody mary mix ($18). Orders can be picked up from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. 5 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; 847-749-3103; scratchboardkitchenah.com

Treat yourself to a coconut Easter basket, a coconut cake doughnut soaked in coconut, coated in yellow-colored coconut flakes and topped with three chocolate eggs. The special is available Tuesday through Sunday. Multiple locations, stansdonuts.com

Specials available Thursday through Sunday include carrot cake ($34), a vanilla buttercream frosted bunny cake ($48) and cookies shaped like Easter eggs and bunnies ($3.75-$4.25). 1208 W. Webster Ave., 773-244-1174; 254 E. Ontario St., 312-255-1632; sweetmandybs.com

Take a complimentary photo with the Easter Bunny during a brunch running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with stations serving waffles, omelets, carved ham, jumbo shrimp, smoked salmon, mimosas and bloody marys. 5200 Pearl Street, Rosemont; 847-260-4774; thornrestaurant.com

Specials served Saturday and Sunday include smoked salmon flatbread ($14), lemon rock shrimp pasta ($20) and strawberry pistachio arugula salad ($16). Multiple locations, timothyotooles.com

Celebrate with a special Spring Fling cocktail made with vodka, cava, raspberries, almond syrup and mint ($15). 9860 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont; 847-233-9404; trulucks.com

Head to west suburban Summit for an all-you-can-eat Easter brunch buffet with Latin flair at this restaurant and banquet hall. Feast on fajitas, gorditas, chilaquiles and breakfast items like eggs, churro waffles, and pancakes. A chocolate fountain and a cash bar elevate the fun, and the Easter Bunny will be on scene for meet-and-greet photos. The brunch is $10 for children 6-12, $25 for adults, and free for children 5 and younger. 6254 S. Archer Road, Summit; 708-701-2134; valladolidbanquet.com

Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer.