By: Lindsay Garbacik and Fiona Good-Sirota By: Lindsay Garbacik and Fiona Good-Sirota | February 19, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guides,
Prepare your pastels, Easter is coming quickly. This year, the holiday falls on Sunday, March 31, and what’s more perfect for spring than a bountiful brunch? We’ve rounded up some of the tastiest Easter brunch specials from Chicago’s most luxurious restaurants.
1616 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
Stop into this popular Wicker Park brunch spot for mouthwatering signature dishes and menu offerings served just for the holiday. Dig into the eggs Benedict and—available during Easter brunch only—indulge in decadent carrot cake pancakes. Reservations can be made here.
702 W. Fulton Market / Website
Opt for a colorful Easter with a trip to Carnivale’s family-friendly Easter brunch celebration, hosted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Latin-inspired eatery will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet, photos with the Easter Bunny and activities throughout the day. Brunch is priced at $60 per adult and $25 per child ages six to 12. Reservations can be made here.
600 E. Grand Ave. / Website
Give your Easter squad an experience to remember with a luxe Easter meal as you cruise around the Chicago River or Lake Michigan. Take in sights of the Willis Tower and Navy Pier from City Cruises’ climate-controlled interior areas and open-air decks, offering stunning water views and a decadent dining experience. Tickets can be purchased here.
932 W. Fulton St. / Website
Visit Rose Mary on Easter Sunday for a three-course brunch with curated offerings from chef Joe Flamm. Dig into burek with Nueske’s bacon, eggs and mozzarella, try benedict pampanella with pork belly, Calabrian chili and hollandaise sauce and enjoy a braised lamb hash with ajvar, kajmak and red onion. Sample the olive oil cake with candied oranges and whipped mascarpone topped with basil for dessert. Guests can indulge in cocktail, beer and wine selections alongside Rose Mary's Croatian and Italian-inspired dishes. Brunch is priced at $55. Reservations can be made here.
625 Davis St., Evanston / Website
Check out restaurateur Amy Morton’s latest French-Moroccan restaurant as it makes its second foray into brunch this Easter. Served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy a pre-set three-course family-style menu. Should weather permit, LeTour has a chic patio perfect for soaking up the sun. Brunch is priced at $42.95 per person and $24.95 for children under ten. Reservations can be made here.
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616 N. Rush St. / Website
Opt for a seafood-centric Easter brunch this year from Lure Fishbar. Guests will enjoy holiday specials, including French toast with berries and mascarpone, smoked salmon and whitefish plateau served with all the classic lox fixings and a lamb chop with broccoli and fingerling potatoes. Reservations can be made here.
200 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest / Website
Enjoy brunch with an Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at this modern spot. There will be an array of stations, including make-your-own omelets, a salad bar, a carving station, and a buffet of brunch classics. For the adults, pair your brunch with mimosas, bloody Marys and other seasonal cocktails. Reservations can be made here.
120 E. Delaware Place / Website
Spend your Easter Sunday at Adorn Bar & Restaurant and dine on curated, chef-led stations from the Four Seasons Chicago’s culinary team from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sample seasonal salads, land and sea carving stations, raw food bars and sushi rolls. Guests will be treated to live performances and expansive city views from the junior ballroom. The brunch will include family-friendly activities, including balloon art, face painting, bubbles and photos with the Easter bunny. Brunch is priced at $255 per person and $85 for children. Reservations can be booked here.
222 N. LaSalle Blvd. / Website
Treat your crew to a ‘Grand Buffet Style’ Easter brunch from this popular steakhouse, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy a carving station, raw bar selections, made-to-order breakfast entrees, savory steakhouse sides, and a Ferris wheel display of decadent desserts. Brunch is priced at $95 per adult and $35 for children ages seven to 12. Reservations can be made here.
21 E. Hubbard St. / Website
Head to this popular seafood spot for Easter brunch this year. There will be three entrees available just for the holiday. Enjoy baked ham with dijon brown sugar glaze, au gratin potatoes and sauteed green beans, or try the herb-roasted leg of lamb with roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and au jus. Beef Wellington fans can order the 8-ounce filet mignon with mushroom duxelles and Madeira wine sauce. For dessert, indulge in homemade triple-layer carrot cake. Reservations can be made here.
2456 N. California Ave. / Website
Available for Easter Sunday only, Testaccio will resurrect its tasty brunch service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy brunch classics with Mediterranean flavors, like gnocchi with grilled lamb, pecorino and mint or the ‘upside down’ apple pancake, topped with mascarpone glaze. To drink, experience the restaurant’s collection of Mediterranean and Amphora-made wines. Brunch is priced at $45 per person (items will be served a la carte). Reservations can be made here.
228 E. Ontario St. / Website
Enjoy spring flavors and Calabrian influences with Easter brunch at the Albert Chicago. The decadent, family-friendly meal kicks off with an antipasti buffet with highlights like asparagus with aged balsamic, Italian olives, shaved salumi, Italian cheeses, frittata and cheese tortellini. Then, guests will choose from entrees like eggs Benedict, lemon ricotta pancakes, roasted turkey, grilled lamb chops and herb-crusted prime ribeye. Finish it off with selections from a loaded dessert table, including assorted cakes, pies, cookies and cannolis. Brunch is priced at $39 per person. Reservations can be made here.
638 S. Michigan Ave. / Website
Dig into Catalonian-inspired entrees at Mercat A La Planxa’s first-ever Easter Sunday brunch, with indulgent fare and beverages led by chef David Oland and his culinary team. For appetizers, try the cold poached asparagus, Ducktrap smoked salmon and curried cous cous salad. Then, sample entrees like the seared Skuna Bay salmon with chives and caviar beurre blanc, the honey-roasted baby carrots with a pumpkin seed crumble and the Spanish French toast. Visitors will be treated to a carving station with roast lamb legs and crisp honey-baked ham.
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1401 S. Michigan Ave. / Website
Make Easter brunch your excuse to explore this historic firehouse turned elegant restaurant. In honor of the holiday, guests will select an appetizer from four choices with highlights like signature lobster bisque or strawberry and goat cheese salad. Then, for an entree, guests will have five tasty options, like slow-roasted leg of lamb and prime center-cut filet mignon, among others. Pair your meal with a selection of family-style sides and enjoy. The meal is priced at $75 per person. Reservations can be made here.
224 N. Michigan Ave. / Website
Treat your crew to Easter brunch or lunch at this glitzy Mag Mile brasserie. Sip on bottomless mimosas, rosé or bloody Marys, served alongside Venteux’s regular brunch menu. Special for the holiday, try the ‘Egg Hunt’ cocktail, made with Empress gin and topped with egg white foam and a lemon garnish. Enjoy a tender braised lamb shank with miso-glazed carrots, fingerling potatoes, and au jus on the side for lunch. Reservations can be made here.
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