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Mother's Day dining 2022: Suburban restaurant reservations make a nice gift

Moms deserve recognition for all they do. Now is the time to think about how to show her some love as Mother's Day — Sunday, May 8 — approaches.

After a hiatus during the pandemic, many suburban restaurants have returned to offering lavish brunches, and lunch and dinner specials. Impress Mom by making reservations now. And if you decide to celebrate her at home with a restaurant meal to-go, please don't make her do the dishes. She'll thank you for that. Happy Mother's Day!

Allgauer's

2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, (847) 664-7999, allgauersriverfrontrestaurant.com/. Celebrate Mom with brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8, featuring unlimited champagne and mimosas, made-to-order omelets, carved primed rib, French toast, Allgauer's salad, New York strip roulade, sides, homemade cake and more. It's $56 for adults and $28 for kids 4-10. Reservations required.

Beacon Tap

1374 Lee St., Des Plaines, (847) 715-2772, thebeacontap.com/. Treat mom to Mother's Day brunch at 10, 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Dine on made-to-order omelets, French toast, pancakes, sausage, roasted chicken, mac and cheese, prime rib, sweets and more. It's $25 for adults, $12 for kids 5-10, and free for kids 4 and younger. Reservations required.

Buca di Beppo

604 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, (847) 808-9898, bucadibeppo.com/. Bring home Italian for Mother's Day. Options include Package 1 (salad; lasagna, baked rigatoni, shrimp scampi or spicy chicken rigatoni; and chocolate chip cannoli) or Package 2 (the same as 1 but with the added option of chicken parmigiana, chicken limone or eggplant parmigiana). Order by 7 a.m. Saturday, May 7, for pickup on Mother's Day.

Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop

1137 Greenleaf, Wilmette, (847) 920-4222, buckrussells.com/. Honor mom with spring flower bouquet cupcakes ($24 for six, $48 for 12), Mother's Day decorated cookies (six for $24), strawberry shortcake ($28) and the chocolate-raspberry cake ($28). Or consider the Mother's Day Brunch Box for four for $52 that includes tomato-basil quiche, Buck's garden chopped salad, Grandma Russell's Coffee Cake and lemon-poppy seed scones. Order by 2 p.m. Thursday, May 5, for pickup Friday through Sunday, May 6-8.

City Works Eatery & Pour House

365 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, (847) 941-0990; 929 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, (847) 984-3571; cityworksrestaurant.com/. For Mother's Day, pair Rock N Roll Brunch favorites with the Mom'osa Flight, which includes four versions of the cocktail, including classic, Bellini, tropical, sangria, rosé, paloma and more for $24. Plus, all moms will receive a complimentary rose. Reservations required.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, (847) 793-0333, flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/il/lincolnshire. Nosh on a three-course meal that includes salad, filet mignon and crab-stuffed shrimp scampi ($90) or filet mignon and lobster tail scampi ($100), and a choice of chocolate gooey butter cake, New York cheesecake or Key lime pie. Available Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8. Reservations required.

Francesca's

The special Mother's Day brunch buffet will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Frankfort, Elmhurst, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Palos Park and Chicago. Enjoy prime rib and porchetta carving stations, made-to-order omelets and mini waffles, pastries, fruit, mustard-glazed roasted salmon, ravioli al spinaci and more. It's $52.95 for adults and $16.95 for kids. Dinner runs from 4-9 p.m. Reservations required. Mother's Day specials — insalata escarole, risotto al verde, filetto con gamberi all'aglio — will be available on May 8 at all other Francesca's locations. miafrancesca.com/.

The Glen Club

2901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, (847) 724-7272, theglenclub.com/mothers-day/. Take Mom to Mother's Day brunch at The Glen Club, which will be serving made-to-order omelets and waffles, breakfast fare, salads, entrees, sides, carving station (prime rib, roasted turkey), dessert and more. Two-hour seatings are available at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. It's $49 for adults, $21 for kids 5-12, and free for kids 4 and younger. Reservations required.

Half Day Brewing

200 Village Green, Lincolnshire, (847) 821-6933, halfdaybrewing.com/. Show Mom some love with Mother's Day Brunch at Half Day. Available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8, dine on corned beef hash, egg sandwich, chilaquiles, waffles and eggs Benedict. Plus, mimosas and Bloody Marys are $7. There will be flowers for all moms. Reservations required.

Harbor Kitchen + Tap

1762 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, (847) 549-3817, harborkitchentap.com/. Harbor hosts a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 featuring short rib breakfast casserole, salmon cake Benedict, pineapple ham, salad, fruit, desserts and more, plus a free glass of frozé or rosé for all moms. It's $39 for adults, $9.99 for kids 4-12, and free for kids 3 and younger. For an extra $7, add on bottomless mimosas, frozés or rosés. Reservations required.

Johnny's Kitchen & Tap

1740 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, (847) 699-9999, johnnyskitchenandtap.com/. Johnny's is taking reservations now for Mother's Day dining.

Lambs Farm

14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville, (847) 362-5050, lambsfarm.org/event/mothers-day-brunch-2/. Make reservations now for Mother's Day brunch seatings at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when diners can nosh on entrees, desserts and more. It's $27.99 for adults and $11.99 for kids.

Lazy Dog

1115 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, (847) 780-7977, lazydogrestaurants.com/. Lazy Dog is taking reservations now for Mother's Day.

L. Woods

7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, (847) 677-3350, lwoodsrestaurant.com/events/mothers-day-specials-2/. L. Woods' Mother's Day specials, available from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 8, include Maryland style crabcake ($17.95), prime rib (Queen Cut is $36.95, King Cut is $39.95), wild Alaskan halibut ($39.95) and strawberry rhubarb cobbler ($9.95). Available for dine-in, carryout or delivery. Reservations required.

Maggiano's Little Italy

307 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, (847) 918-0380; maggianos.com/. Maggiano's is taking reservations now for dine-in on Mother's Day. For dining at home, treat Mom to the Mother's Day Carryout Bundle that serves four to five and includes Caesar salad, Mom's Lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken piccata, New York Style Cheesecake and Gigi's Butter Cake. It's $95 for heat-at-home available May 6-7 and $120 for hot and ready on May 8. Order at least 12 hours in advance.

Morton's The Steakhouse

699 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 205-5111; 9525 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, (847) 678-5155; mortons.com/. Mother's Day specials include the 12-ounce bone-in filet and the One In A Million cocktail (Reyka Vodka, monin strawberry rose syrup and fresh lemon juice topped with Decoy Sparkling Brut and fresh mint), available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 8. Reservations required.

Oaken Bistro + Bar

200 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, (847) 582-6410, oakenbistro.com/. Take mom to high tea at Oaken Bistro, which offers seatings at 11 a.m. and noon May 8. Sip on Harney & Sons teas while dining on tea sandwiches and sweets. It's $65 for adults and $30 for kids 12 and younger. Reservations required.

Pennyville Station

112 Main St., Park Ridge, (847) 720-4841, pennyvillestation.com/. Pennyville Station fetes Mom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 with brunch, including Nutella French toast, breakfast potatoes, fruit, pot stickers, lemon chicken, short ribs, penne pasta with a tomato cream sauce and more. It's $34.95 for adults, $14.95 for kids 6-12, and $9.95 for kids 2-5. Reservations required. Mother's Day carryout meals include lemon chicken ($22.95) and short rib ($29.95). Order by Wednesday, May 4, for pickup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8.

Pinstripes

1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, (847) 480-2323, and 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (847) 844-9300; pinstripes.com/. Make Mom's day with Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8. Try dishes from the waffle station, carving station, sweets table and more. Plus, there will be bottomless mimosas and aperol spritzes. Each mom will be treated to flowers. It's $35 for adults, $12 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. Reservations required.

Pomeroy

844 Spruce, Winnetka, (847) 999-3090, pomeroywinnetka.com/. The French bistro fetes moms May 8 with the brunch and dinner special of Voodoo Grilled Oysters with Creole butter, asiago breadcrumb and lemon and a dinner special of Halibut Provençale. Reservations required.

Prairie Grass Cafe

601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 205-4433, prairiegrasscafe.com/. Dine-in reservations for Mother's Day begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 8, featuring specials and the regular menu. Or order a Mother's Day dinner package for one to-go that includes a salad, mushroom soup, twice baked potato, choice of entree (prime filet ($86), New York strip steak ($86), balsamic-glazed grilled ora king salmon ($69), Parmesan-crusted tilapia ($55)) and Mom's strawberry cream pie. Order by Saturday, May 7, for pickup between 3 and 5 p.m. May 8.

Rosebud Restaurants

560 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, (847) 914-0900, rosebudrestaurants.com/. Make reservations now to dine on the Mother's Day specials May 8.

Ruth's Chris

933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 498-6889, ruthschris.com/. Friday through Sunday, May 6-8, Ruth's Chris is offering a three-course prix fixe menu featuring a starter, entree (steak and shrimp, steak and lobster, twin tail entree), sides and dessert starting at $57 per person. Reservations required. Or preorder a Mother's Day At Home meal for four that includes roast tenderloin, salad, two sides and four personal desserts for $195. Pickup is on May 7 or 8.

Saranello's

601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, (847) 777-6878, saranellos.com/. The Mother's Day Brunch, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8, features a carving station, omelet station, waffles, French toast, salads, antipasti, pasta, shrimp cocktail, desserts and more for $48.95 for adults and $24.95 for kids 12 and younger. Plus, Bloody Marys are $5. Reservations required.

Sophia Steak

1146 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, (847) 728-8220, sophiasteak.com/. Sophia Steak opens at 3 p.m. May 8, when the upscale restaurant will serve Mother's Day specials, including the petite filet Oscar style, which includes jumbo lump crab, asparagus and Bearnaise sauce. Reservations required.

Tap House Grill

Locations in Palatine and Wheeling; taphousegrills.com/. Moms eat for free all day on Mother's Day. Highlights of the brunch, available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., include naan breakfast pizza, prime rib and eggs, avocado toast, salmon cake Benedict and more. All moms will receive a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. Reservations requested.

Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

In The Rose Hotel Chicago O'Hare, 5200 Pearl St., Rosemont, thornrestaurant.com/. Make Mom's day with brunch at Thorn featuring a build-your-own avocado toast bar, plus crepes, eggs Benedict, charcuterie, lemon ricotta cake and more. All moms will receive a free mimosa and a complimentary family photo op. Seatings are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. May 8. It's $70 for adults and $40 for kids 12 and younger. Reservations are required at eventbrite.com/.

Timothy O'Tooles Pub

5572 Grand Ave., Gurnee, (847) 249-0800: 10 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa, (847) 979-0600; and 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, (847) 984-2599; timothyotooles.com/. Mother's Day specials include strawberry spinach salad ($14), spring pasta ($19), lemon dill salmon ($22) and chocolate molten lava cake ($8). Sip on specialty cocktails such as Blueberry Acai Mule, Peach Bourbon John Daly, Grapefruit Fizz and Peach Paloma. Reservations requested.

Truluck's

9860 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont, (847) 233-9404, trulucks.com/. Treat Mom to Truluck's Mother's Day's specials, which include West Coast Dungeness Crab Pasta ($59), the Floradora cocktail (Hendrick's Gin, Reàl Raspberry Syrup, lime juice and Fever Tree Ginger Beer for $14.50) and the blueberry vanilla cake with cream cheese icing and passion fruit crème anglaise ($18). Reservations required; business casual attire is requested.

White Deer Run

250 W. Gregg's Parkway, Vernon Hills, (847) 680-6100, whitedeergolf.com/. Highlights of Mother's Day Brunch, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8, include breakfast fare, salads, carving station (prime rib and roasted turkey), entrees, desserts and more. It's $35.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids. Reservations required.

Wildfire

1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, (847) 657-6363, and 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 279-7900; wildfirerestaurant.com/. Seasonal specials such as the macadamia-nut crusted halibut will be on the menu for Mother's Day. Reservations required.

Shaw's Crab House will be serving surf and turf combos for Mother's Day. Courtesy of Shaw's Crab House
Treat Mom to Truluck's Mother's Day specials, including the Floradora cocktail, West Coast Dungeness Crab Pasta and the blueberry vanilla cake. Courtesy of Truluck's
Passero will be serving seasonal specialties and brunch on Mother's Day. Courtesy of Passero
For Mother's Day, Thorn Restaurant is offering a build-your-own avocado toast bar in addition to brunch specialties. Courtesy of Thorn Restaurant
End your Mother's Day meal with raspberry pie at Shaw's Crab House. Courtesy of Shaw's Crab House
Sip on specialty cocktails for Mother's Day such as Blueberry Acai Mule at Timothy O'Toole's. Courtesy of Timothy O'Toole's
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