Restaurant: Kindling
Offering: Celebrate Mom with the ultimate Mother’s Day brunch at Kindling, curated by James Beard Award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer. On Sunday, May 11th from 10am to 2pm, enjoy Kindling’s signature brunch buffet featuring breakfast favorites like Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, and Biscuits with Gravy, alongside elevated specials like Chilaquiles and more. Additional stations include a variety of lunch offerings, from classic Caesar salad and Shrimp Cocktail to a Premier Prime Rib Carving Station, plus a decadent pastry and dessert spread with treats from West Town Bakery. For an extra touch, treat Mom to the Mimosa Bar available for an additional $35. Tickets are $95 for adults, $45 for kids ages 5–12, and free for children 5 and under. Each ticket includes soda, coffee, and tea, along with a Mother’s Day welcome gift for Mom, a professional family photo opportunity, and a kids’ card-making station to create something special just for her.
Reservations available via OpenTable.
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Restaurant: The Dearborn
Offering: Celebrate Mother's Day with a memorable brunch at The Dearborn on May 11th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In honor of the special women in our lives, The Dearborn will be offering a selection of indulgent specials crafted just for the occasion. Highlights include the Smoked Trout B.E.L.T. ($25), featuring house-smoked rainbow trout, brioche, garlic herb aioli, a fried egg, heirloom tomato, Werb Farm lettuce, and Nueske’s bacon; Lobster Deviled Eggs ($21), made with Old Bay-spiced deviled eggs, butter-poached Maine lobster, and finished with Oscietra caviar; and a Jumbo Cinnamon Roll for the table ($16), a house-made brioche roll swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a vanilla bean glaze. Reservations are available via Tock.
Restaurant: Beity
Offering: This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a brunch like no other at Beity in Fulton Market! On Sunday, May 11th from 10am to 2pm, Beity will be serving their newly launched weekend brunch menu filled with bold Lebanese flavors. Signature dishes include the Labneh Za’atar ($16), made with strained yogurt, za’atar, Aleppo pepper, sumac onions, and mint, and the Eggs & Awarma ($28), featuring muhammara, confit lamb, poached egg, goat cheese, pine nuts, dill, and sourdough pita. In a special tribute to his own mother, Chef Ryan Fakih will also be serving his mother’s favorites, including Ouzi, a stuffed phyllo dough with cucumber yogurt sauce and for a sweet finish, Halva with pistachio and burnt honey. Make this Mother’s Day extra special with soulful flavors and heartfelt cooking at Beity. Reservations are available via Resy.
Restaurant: Farm Bar Lakeview & Ravenswood
Offering: Make this Mother’s Day memorable with a cozy and delicious brunch at Farm Bar Lakeview and Farm Bar Ravenswood! On Sunday, May 11th from 10am–3pm at both locations, treat Mom to a relaxed and flavorful brunch featuring Midwest-sourced ingredients and comforting favorites like Smoked Salmon Benedict with caper cream cheese, arugula, red onion, two Slagel Farms poached eggs, hollandaise, and home fries, or Apple French Toast topped with caramel poached apples, whipped cream, and powdered sugar and much more. In addition to these delicious brunch staples, enjoy exclusive Mother’s Day specials crafted to make Mom feel extra celebrated. Reservations for Farm Bar Lakeview can be made on OpenTable here. Reservations for Farm Bar Ravenswood can be made on OpenTable here.
Restaurant: Sifr
Offering: Sifr, located in River North, is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special 4-course Chef’s Tasting Menu crafted by Culinary Director Chef Sahil Sethi, honoring the bold and vibrant flavors of India and the Middle East. Priced at $65 per person, the menu begins with Mezze for the table, including Hummus with mushroom pepper fry, murukku, and Nigella pita, with the option to add truffle for $20. Guests can choose from grilled selections such as Joojeh Kebab, Peynir Kebap, or upgrade to Swordfish Kebab for $14. Main course options include Summer Squash Dolma, Persian Murgh Sabzi Polo, or Lamb Ghormeh Sabzi with Omaani lime for a $16 upgrade. The experience concludes with a decadent Jivara Chocolate Mousse, paired with tahini ice cream and pine nut praline. Reservations available via OpenTable.
Restaurant: Swadesi
Offering: Get mom a sweet taste of indian comfort and flavors at Swadesi Cafe! Delight in pastry boxes of 4 or 6 with tasty treats from their Croissant Wheel with pistachio cream, rose petals, and crushed pistachios to their Gulab Jamun Cheesecake Croissant with gulab jamum, in-house cheesecake mixture, in a buttery croissant topped with brûléed sugar and new drinks like their Iced/Hot Sesame Blossom Latte and Iced Key Lime Matcha.
Restaurant: Ambar
Offering: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious journey through the Balkans at Ambar, River North’s newest Balkan dining spot! Treat Mom and the family to their signature Unlimited Tasting Experience, featuring over 40 flavorful Balkan-inspired small plates served tapas-style at one set price. Enjoy brunch for $36.99 per person with unlimited drinks starting at just $14.99, or indulge in dinner for $54.99 per person. Kids under 7 eat free, and children ages 7–12 get 50% off their entire meal. Experience warm hospitality, bold flavors, and a celebration to remember at Ambar this Mother’s Day! Reservations available on OpenTable.
Restaurant: Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval
Offering: Pinkies up for an unforgettable Mother’s Day at Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval with the Pour Decisions Boozy Tea Experience, available on Sunday, May 11th from 12pm–4pm for $75 per person. This one-of-a-kind experience reimagines traditional teatime with a vibrant Nikkei fusion twist, complete with live entertainment to set the mood. Treat Mom to a three-course shared menu that begins with prosecco and a signature cocktail teapot for each guest, featuring inventive infusions like the Jalisco Jasmine Margarita, Hibiscus Paloma Punch, Earl Grey Breeze, and Chamomile Coconut Cooler. The menu artfully blends Latin and Asian flavors with appetizers like Smoked Swordfish and Guacamole with chipotle aioli, makimono such as Angry Tuna and California Roll, and nigiri selections including Salmon & Pork Belly or Hamachi. For the main course, enjoy the Hot Stone Casa Style with your choice of Prime Skirt Steak, Shrimp, or Provoleta Cheese, and finish with a decadent Yuzu Cheesecake with almond crumble.Reservations on OpenTable.
Restaurant: Urbanbelly
Offering: For a casual and flavorful Mother’s Day, treat Mom and the family to comforting favorites at Urbanbelly, where award-winning Chef Bill Kim is serving up something truly special: his mom’s beloved Japchae, a cherished recipe he’s cooked alongside her for years. This heartfelt dish, close to Chef Bill’s heart, is more than a meal, it’s a shared memory passed down with love. “Japchae has always been my favorite dish, but the way my mom makes it carefully, lovingly, just the way my wife and I like it makes it taste like home,” says Chef Bill. Urbanbelly Wicker Park is open daily from 11am to 9pm, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed and meaningful meal with Mom. Limited portions available all Mother’s Day weekend, 15 on Friday, 20 on Saturday, and 20 on Sunday.
Restaurant: Table at Crate
Offering: After a shopping spree with Mom at Oakbrook Center, take a break and treat her to a delicious lunch or dinner at The Table at Crate, perfect for fueling her special day. Savor new spring menu highlights like Branzino with romesco, shaved fennel, marinated white beans, lemon, or the Asiago-Stuffed Gnocchi with sweet corn, basil, pickled fresno, spring onion, and citrus breadcrumbs. Save room for indulgent desserts like Banana Bread Pudding with caramel sauce, chocolate crisp, and caramel gelato, or elevate the experience with Boozy Toasts and decadent Boozy Affogatos featuring unique pairings like Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream with espresso and salted caramel gelato, or Frangelico with smoked almonds and vanilla gelato. For an extra treat, enjoy it all on the patio for a Mother’s Day celebration gone al fresco. Walk-ins are welcomed and reservations are available via OpenTable.
