Last-minute Mother's Day dining options
Didn't plan ahead for Mother's Day? Check out these dining options, all taking place Sunday, May 10.
The RAM, at either 1901 McConnor Parkway in Schaumburg or at 700 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wheeling, will offer a Mother's Day brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $24.99 for adults, $15.99 for seniors and $8.99 for kids ages 6 to 12. Children under age 5 eat for free. Call (847) 517-8791 for the Schaumburg location or (847) 520-1222 for Wheeling.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 921 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont, offers something for moms with a taste for seafood. Options include hazelnut-encrusted tilapia fillet, topped with ripe tomatoes and shrimp, and the Pappadeaux Platter with shrimp, fried oysters, Mississippi catfish, stuffed shrimp and stuffed crab. A clown and balloon artist will be on hand for the youngsters. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices range from $19.95 to $26.95. (630) 455-9846.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, at 798 Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights is also offering a Mother's Day feast, with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fare includes a carving station with prime rib, lamb and ham, omelets, pancakes and waffles. Dinner runs from 3 to 9 p.m. Jazz pianist Timothy Hardin performs, and a balloon artist will entertain children. Call (847) 228-9551.
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, 10233 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, will host a Mother's Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dig in to eggs Benedict, pork loin, made-to-order omelets or a Harry's specialty - chicken Vesuvio. Prices are $39.95 for adults (with champagne) and $18.95 for children ages 6 to 12. Free for ages 5 and younger. Reservations are recommended. (847) 699-1200.
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, at the Westin Lombard at 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, hosts a champagne brunch for Mother's Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices are $38.95 for adults (with champagne), $18.95 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for youngsters ages 5 and under. Reservations are recommended. (630) 953-3400.
Chandler's Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg, is preparing a special meal for mothers and their families on Mother's Day. From noon to 9 p.m., guests can choose from the full dinner menu featuring Chandler's Surf and Turf, with its filet mignon and jumbo grilled garlic lemon shrimp. Prime rib or stuffed sole are also featured. For dessert, try the chocolate lava cake with ice cream, whipped cream, raspberry sauce, strawberries and chocolate. All specials are available for under $21.99. Reservations are recommended. Call (847) 885-9009, or visit chandlerschophouse.com.
The Morton Arboretum, at I-88 and Route 53 in Lisle, offers a lakeside Mother's Day brunch with made-to-order omelets, prime rib, pasta, crab claws and smoked salmon. Champagne is included. Seatings are offered at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. The all-inclusive cost is $38 for children and $52 for adults. Call for reservations at (630) 725-2066 or visit mortonarb.org.
Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar, 19N479 U.S. Highway 20 (near Butterfield Road), Wheaton, offers a Mother's Day brunch buffet with a carving station, an omelette station and a seafood station from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $39.95 and $19.95 for kids ages 5-12. Call (630) 653-5800.