Celebrate your mom and all of the impactful women in your life Sunday, May 8 for Mother’s Day. We’ve gathered up the best dining specials in the city that are sure to impress mom (and her taste buds).
While you’re here, check out our Mother’s Day guide filled with our recommendations for the best spas, bakeries, hotels, parks, and dining in the city.
See Also: The Chicago Mother’s Day Guide
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640 N Lasalle Drive Floor 8 / Website
Enjoy 180 degree views of Chicago as you brunch with mom atop Bar Avec’s gorgeous new rooftop. Moms will receive bottomless mimosas and guests can choose for a unique gift to be delivered to their table for mom during brunch while reserving their space. Reservations are a must and can be done here.
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230 Michigan Ave. / Website
Treat mom to the luxurious day she deserves with an afternoon tea. There will be tea-inspired cocktails along with world-class hot teas, smoked salmon rolls, truffled egg tartlets, scones and an assortment of desserts. Mom will be ‘tea’-ming with excitement! Tea is served Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $65 per person. Reservations can be made here.
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832 W Randolph St. / Website
Join Bar Siena for brunch specials that are sure to please mom. The menu features a truffle mushroom omelet, an egg white frittata, and a tasty breakfast skillet. To really spoil mom, guests can add in floral bouquets from Chicago-local florist Christine Janda Design & Events. Floral orders can be done here and mom will receive them upon checking in for the reservation. Reservations can be made here.
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500 N Franklin St. / Website
Starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, treat mom to an extensive menu featuring decadent brunch staples, like: crab cake Benedict, steak and eggs, roast lamb, frittata and Nutella crepes. To drink, choose from a variety of bellinis, mimosas, sangria and craft cocktails. Reservations can be made here.
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222 N LaSalle St. / Website
Head to the iconic steakhouse for an over-the-top brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, featuring everything from prime rib, to French toast, to eggs Benedict. In addition, there will be a fully stocked raw bar, an array of brunch cocktails and a decadent dessert spread. To make the day all that more special, guests can add in floral bouquets from Chicago-local florist Christine Janda Design & Events. Floral orders can be done here. Reservations can be made here.
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315 N LaSalle St. / Website
Enjoy waterfront Mother’s Day specials from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 at River Roast. In honor of the holiday, the menu will feature lobster Benedict, deviled eggs, everything avocado toast, yogurt parfait and assorted pastries by Bittersweet. Reservations can be made here.
Multiple Locations / Website
Treat mom to a tasty one-of-a-kind confection. In honor of Mother’s Day, the shop has created vanilla glaze donuts topped with a vibrant edible flower. These special donuts will be available Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 in-store and pre-orders can be done here.
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201 N State St. / Website
Enjoy a three-course dinner in honor of Mother’s Day. Main course includes tasty classics like: steak frites, grilled Faroe Island salmon, rigatoni with spicy vodka sauce and grilled chicken breast paillard. Dessert options are decadent and delicious with options like banana pudding and Valrhona chocolate devil’s food cake. Reservations can be made here.
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2456 N California Ave. / Website
Bring the whole family to brunch on Sunday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for family-style Mediterranean cuisine. Shareable plates will feature shakshuka with harissa, spinach, poached eggs, lentils, and a Moroccan chicken salad with pickled veggies and lemon aioli. There is a kids menu filled with tasty kid-favorites and is served in a TV dinner tray. Reservations can be made here.
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3335 N Halsted St. / Website
Enjoy brunch with mom at this six-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner. The full brunch menu will be served, along with a special crab cake a la George Perrier added for the holiday. Every mom that dines at Wood on Mother’s Day will be gifted flowers.
Photography by: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
