Sunday, May 11, 2025 is Mother’s Day, and Chicago has no shortage of opportunities for brunches and other mom-honoring activities. Toast to the special women in your life with a Mother’s Day brunch at these restaurants and venues.
Lirica
Lirica has crafted indulgent specials in honor of mom thanks to executive chef Ricky Amaya. The Navy Pier restaurant features loaded Southern grits, lemon-blueberry Dutch babies, biscuits and dark sausage gravy, chicken and waffles with tricolor pepper maple syrup and dill-lemon pepper salmon with herb butter and micro basil cucumber rolls. Make a reservation at OpenTable.
The Albert
Inside Streeterville’s Hotel EMC2, The Albert will host a Mother’s Day brunch for $60 per person. The Mediterranean-inspired spread includes an antipasti buffet with cheeses, ham and tortellini, plus main courses like lemon ricotta pancakes and herb-crusted ribeye. For dessert, the sweets area has cakes, cannoli and a hazelnut mousse bar.
Fora
At Fulton Market, The Emily Hotel’s Fora will partner with Fleurish Chicago to accentuate its Mother’s Day afternoon tea with a build-your-own-bouquet station, with an expert floral arranger to assist you. The $65-per-person tea comes with a three-tiered tower of sweet and savory bites, plus an added option for bottomless mimosas or a rosé flight. Reserve a spot at OpenTable.
Olio e Più
At Olio e Più, a River North trattoria anchored by vintage Italian flavors, Mother’s Day gets an Old World twist. Holiday specials include buffalo mozzarella with minted strawberries, burrata-stuffed ravioli, pan-seared lamb chops and a sea salt caramel and roasted pecan Napoleon.
State and Lake & theWit
Inside the four-diamond theWit hotel in the Loop is State and Lake Chicago Tavern, a stylish restaurant hosting a similarly stylish Mother’s Day brunch. Upon entry, each guest will receive a rose before dining on a buffet with smoked salmon Benedict, mini lobster rolls, lamb chops and desserts. Guests can also take advantage of theWit’s spa, which has facials, massages and relaxing body wraps.
Kindling
James Beard Award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer will celebrate mothers with a special brunch at Kindling in the Loop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Decadent offerings range from classic eggs, bacon and pancakes to shrimp cocktails, a prime rib carving station and West Town Bakery sweets. Adult tickets are $95, $45 for children aged 5-12 and children under 4 get in free. Each reservation comes with a special gift for the moms, professional family photo opportunities and a children’s card-making station.
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar
Andersonville’s Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar has a prix fixe menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mother’s Day. For $54 per person, guests can dine on an extravagant array of dishes, including smoked salmon mini bagels, brioche French toast, lobster cake Benedict, Grand Marnier creme brulee and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. Bottomless cocktails, wine and beer are available for an additional $26.
Mother’s Day Concerts
Mother-daughter duo Nancy Hays and Mary Hefferan will recreate the iconic “Once in a Lifetime” concert originally performed by Judy Garland and Liza Minelli. The original took place in 1964 at the London Palladium and was the only time the two appeared on stage together. For $30, shine the spotlight on mothers at either of the two performances — one at noon at Rogers Park’s Le Piano jazz club with an optional brunch for purchase and one at 4:30 p.m. at Fulton Street Collective. Visit its website for full details.
Nisos Prime
In the West Loop, Nisos Prime has a three-course prix fixe Mother’s Day brunch. For $50/person, start with breads, salads or parfaits for the table before moving on to the main course selection of short rib or fried chicken sandwich, orchiette pasta or breakfast options. Dessert options include chocolate cake and a trio of gelato and sorbet. Head to OpenTable for a reservation.
Toro
In Lakeshore East, Toro delivers a Latin-themed brunch courtesy of Chef Richard Sandoval. For $115 per person ($55 for children 5-11), feast for up to two hours on huevos rancheros, shrimp enchiladas and skewers of chicken, chorizo and skirt steak while drinking bloody Marys, micheladas or bottomless mimosas. Wrap it up with dessert, which includes churros and pastries filled with bananas and dulce de leche. Reserve a spot at OpenTable.
