Your guide to suburban 2016 Easter brunches
This is just a sampling of Easter brunches taking place Sunday, March 27, 2016. Call for availability.
The Blossom Cafe, 8349 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, (708) 453-5300, www.theblossomcafe.com: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Specials include slow-roasted prime rib, baked bone-in ham, rotisserie-roasted pork, roast leg of lamb and more. Reservations suggested.
Burnham's Restaurant, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca, (630) 694-5942, eaglewoodresort.com: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes carved prime rib and leg of lamb, salad and seafood bars, eggs and omelets made to order, hot brunch items, gourmet dessert favorites and a children's buffet. Features an egg hunt, Easter egg decorations and photos with the Easter Bunny. $36.95 adults, $18.95 kids 5-12.
Cadwell's Grille, Embassy Suites Hotel, 1445 Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield, (847) 945-8673, cadwellsgrille.com: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Includes salad bar; seafood display; breakfast station with made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles and pancakes; prime rib, ham and leg of lamb carving station; entrees like grilled salmon with butter sauce and chicken Marsala; desserts like creme brulee and panna cotta; and kids' selections. Reservations suggested. $39.95 adults, $19.95 kids 4-12, free for kids younger than 4.
Carlucci Rosemont, 6111 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 518-0990, carluccirosemont.com: From 10:30 to 3:30 p.m., enjoy a brunch featuring seafood, prime rib and other carving stations, omelets to order, breakfast favorites, complimentary mimosas and more. The Easter Bunny will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $44.95 adults, $16:99 children, free for kids younger than 5.
Chicago Prime Italian, 1370 Bank Drive, Schaumburg, (847) 240-1414, www.chicagoprimeitalian.com: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fifteen-station Easter champagne Brunch. $45 adults, $20 kids 12 and younger.
Chicago Prime Steakhouse, 1444 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, (847) 969-9900, www.chicagoprimesteakhouse.com: Five-course family-style Easter dinner from noon to 8 p.m. Reservations required. $44 adults, $19 kids12 and younger.
Devon Seafood + Steak, 17W400 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace, (630) 516-0180, devonseafood.com: From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday a prix fixe menu includes a first course of baby green salad, Caesar salad, Maine lobster bisque, or strawberry and pistachio salad; entree choices include maple-roasted Atlantic salmon; petite filet with seared sea scallops or jumbo lump crabcakes; 14-ounce bone-in pork chop and more. Dessert choices include vanilla bean creme brulee, lava cake, berries and cream and apple croustade. $42 per person.
Emmett's Brewing Co., 128 W. Main St., West Dundee, (847) 428-4500; 5200 Main St., Downers Grove, (630) 434-8500; 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine, (847) 359-1533; and 121 W. Front St., Wheaton, (630) 480-7181; emmettsbrewingco.com: Make it a Champagne brunch for an additional $3. $29 adults, $14 kids 5-12, free for kids 5 and younger.
e+o Food and Drink, 125 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, (847) 398-3636, www.eofoodanddrink.com: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An assortment of traditional Easter dishes along with a few culinary surprises. Complimentary family photos and visit with the Easter Bunny. $32.95 adults, $16 kids 4-12, free for kids younger than 4.
The Estate by Gene & Georgetti, 9421 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, (847) 653-3302, geneandgeorgetti.com: Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes an appearance by the Easter Bunny and a live jazz performance by Becca Kaufman Orchestra. Enjoy a complimentary mimosa on arrival. Brunch includes traditional brunch, house specialties, an omelet station, eggs Benedict, antipasto, a smoked salmon display, ceviche, penne primavera, homemade Tuscan lamb stew, a prime-rib carving station, a children's station and a dessert station. $42 adults, $24 children 11 and younger, plus tax and gratuity. Gene & Georgetti Rosemont will also be open for dinner on Easter Sunday.
European Crystal Banquets, 519 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, (847) 437-5590, www.ecbanquet.com: Seatings at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Champagne Easter Brunch includes omelet station, beef, ham and lamb carving stations, seafood display, sweets table and more. $39.95 adults, $16.95 kids 3-11.
Fresh 1800, Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-6917, schaumburg.regency.hyatt.com: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Champagne Brunch includes seafood like steamed shrimp with lemon and a trio of sauces and salmon with shaved fennel; fresh salads; hot buffet selections like soft scrambled eggs in vol au vent, mascarpone, wild mushroom, spinach and truffle hollandaise; children's buffet; farm fresh egg station, leg of lamb and roast beef carving stations; and desserts like vanilla bean crème brûlée and maple walnut bread pudding. $41 adults, $19.95 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger.
Grillhouse by David Burke, 1301 American Lane, Schaumburg, (847) 517-1600, dbgrillhouse.com: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes prime rib, omelet station, French toast, eggs Benedict, seafood bar, complimentary bloody mary or mimosa and more.
The Happ Inn, 305 Happ Road, Northfield, (847) 784-9200, TheHappInn.com: Do brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and expect an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Chef Freddy Sanchez cooks up unlimited appetizers, salads and desserts, and a choice of one entree. Appetizers include chicken tortilla soup, guac, potato and mushroom taquitos, shrimp ceviche, margarita flatbread and more. Entrees include a prime rib burger, corned beef hash, crabcake or short ribs benedict with roasted potatoes, fried chicken, French toast and more. $37.95 adults; $14.95 kids. The regular dinner menu is available from 3:30 to 7 p.m.
Holiday Inn & Suites, 495 Airport Road, Elgin, (847) 488-9000, www.holidayinn.com/elginil: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $24.95 adults, free for kids 10 and younger.
Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville, (630) 579-7827, www.citygatecentre.com: Seatings at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Easter Jazz Brunch in the Grand Ballroom. Includes live jazz trio; 10 menu stations featuring breakfast, seafood, pasta, carving stations and more; selfies with the Easter Bunny; and Easter crafts. $49 adults, $18 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger.
Karma, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein, (847) 970-6900, www.karmachicago.com: Runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cold items including fruit, salads and local cheeses; hot services include bacon, sausage, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, pistachio-crusted chicken, Cajun mussels, butternut squash ravioli and more, roast beef and ham carving stations, made-to-order omelets, and sweets including Paterson's Bakery, pastries, cakes and pies. $42 adults, $15 children, free for kids younger than 5.
Medinah Weddings & Signature Events, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison, (630) 458-0200, www.weddingswithus.com: Easter Champagne Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations required. $35.95 adults, $16.95 children 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger.
Meridian, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, (847) 952-8181, www.meridianbanquets.com: Seatings at 10:30 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Easter Champagne Brunch includes breakfast items like an omelet station, bread pudding with pecan caramel sauces, and an Iron Moline waffle station; lunch items including pineapple-glazed ham, spring roasted leg of lamb and Frutti di Mare with caper parsley sauce; turkey and sirloin carving stations; a cold station; seafood; and desserts. $37 adults, $16 kids 3-11.
Millrose Banquets, 45 S. Barrington Road, South Barrington, (847) 382-7673, www.millroserestaurant.com: Noon to 4 p.m. Ham and prime rib carving stations; hot buffet selections like roasted pork loin with pork au jus and Vesuvio roasted chicken; pastas in a variety of sauces; cold selections like shrimp cocktail, salads and fruit; and desserts. Complimentary valet service. $29.95 adults, $14.95 kids 9-13, $9.95 kids 5-8, free for kids 4 and younger.
Mon Ami Gabi, 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 472-1900, monamigabi.com: Go French for breakfast this Easter from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. An a la carte menu includes the classic quiche lorraine or the creamy chicken and mushroom crepe, or the waffles bananas foster or blueberry French toast. Lunch selections include the steak frites, croque monsieur and the burger au poivre. Entrees range from $10 to $20.
Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett, (630) 837-4992, and 6727 N. Olmsted Ave., Edison Park, (773) 631-1223, morettisrestaurants.com: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beef and ham carving stations; entrees and sides like Romano-crusted chicken, rustic penne pasta and baked salmon with dill sauce; breakfast items like eggs Benedict, French toast and pancakes; and desserts. $23.95 adults, $13.50 kids 6-10; $4.50 kids 2-5.
The Onion Brewery, 22221 N. Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, (847) 381-7308, onionbrewery.com: Easter brunch, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes made-to-order omelets, fresh seafood and carving stations as well as a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, bottomless mimosas, and handcrafted ales and lagers. Eats include hardwood smoked salmon, prime rib au jus and horseradish, seafood pasta salad, Belgian waffle sticks, roasted loin of pork in a roasted garlic rosemary sauce, roasted turkey breast with pretzel roll stuffing and gravy and more. $32.95 adults; $14.95 children 5-12; free for kids 4 and younger.
Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (800) 474-3272, pheasantrun.com: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Omelets, carving, pasta and salad stations; bread, fresh fruit, desserts and more. Includes pictures with the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo. $39.95 adults, $35.95 seniors 65 and older, $14.95 kids 5-12, free for kids 4 and younger.
Rox City Grill, Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 845-5800, www.roxcitygrill.com: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saranello's, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, (847) 777-6878, saranellos.com: Saranello's gives its Sunday brunch buffet (from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) a holiday twist with flavored mimosas and Bloody Marys. Brunch includes a prime rib carving station, made-to-order omelette and waffle stations with all of the fixings, endless desserts and more. $39.95 adults, $19.97 kids, plus tax and gratuity.
Ti Amo Cafe Italiano, 1001 W. Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, (847) 519-0601, www.tiamoitaliano.com: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free champagne. Call for details. $19.95 adults, $12.95 kids.
The Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca, (630) 773-4000, westinchicagonorthwest.com: Food like made-to-order omelets, eggs Benedict and carving stations; music performed by a harpist; and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. $44.95 adults, $17.95 kids 7-12, free for kids 6 and younger.
White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 W. Gregg's Parkway, Vernon Hills, (847) 680-6100, www.whitedeergolf.com: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations required. $29.95 adults, $12.95 kids 4-12, free for kids 3 and younger.
Wildfire, 1250 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 995-0100 or wildfirerestaurant.com: Do Easter family-style with a specialty menu that includes spit-roasted turkey, cedar plank salmon, roasted leg of lamb, Door County cherry pie and more. $45.95 per person, $19.95 for kids 12 and younger. Gluten-free Easter options will be available.