Mother’s Day 2023 Brunch: Reserve Now In Highland Park, Highwood

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — If you haven’t already, don’t waste time making reservations if you plan to celebrate Mom with brunch at her favorite North Shore restaurant on Mother’s Day, which this year falls on Sunday, May 14.

Local restaurants in the Highland Park area could use the business as they continue to face economic headwinds associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, historically high inflation and the increased cost of doing business.

Some restaurants may be closed so their employees can support their own mothers — or be pampered by their children — but here are some options for those looking for restaurants in and around Highland Park and Highwood with, as of the time of publication, availability for brunch or lunch on Mother's Day 2023:

• Garasi, 431 Temple Ave Highland Park
• Froggy's, 306 Green Bay Road, Highwood
• Greenwood American Kitchen & Bar, 200 Green Bay Road, Highwood
• Longitud315, 315 Waukegan Ave., Highwood
• Miramar Bistro, 301 Waukegan Ave., Highwood
• Authentico, 770 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest
• Everett Farms, 840 S. Waukegan Road Suite 113, Lake Forest
• Sophia Steak Lake Forest, 181 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest
• Oaken Bistro, 200 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest
• Yiannis Opa, 2535 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
• Demetri's Greek, 660 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
• Rosebud, 711 Deerfield Road Suite A, Deerfield
• Wildfire, 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire
• 501 Local, 501 Chestnut St., Winnetka
• Pomeroy, 844 Spruce St., Winnetka
• Spirit Elephant, 924 Green Bay Road, Winnetka

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Several chain restaurants and other eateries are open for Mother’s Day this year, and some are offering specials.

Below are a few options to get you started, featuring everything from casual to fine dining. As always, it’s advisable to call ahead to make sure Chicago area restaurants are participating and check for any limitations.

Applebee’s is adding a $10 bonus card to the purchase of a $50 gift card for Mother’s Day and other special occasions, including graduations and Father’s Day.

The Capital Grille opens early for Mother’s Day brunch, with seating available starting at 10 a.m. Be sure to make a reservation. The restaurant included a “polite notice” on its reservations page stating that “to better deliver on our promise of a refined atmosphere, proper dress is required.” That excludes gym attire, sweatpants, tank tops, hats, clothing with offensive language or images, and exposed undergarments.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian steakhouse is offering a ready-to-reheat Mother’s Day Celebration Package that feeds six and features a choice of fire-roasted meats, sides and dessert. Meals should be ordered at least 24 hours in advance and are available for pickup or delivery all day May 10-13, and by 10:30 a.m. on May 14.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day, and has concocted a special cocktail just for Mom.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is opening early both May 13-14 for brunch and also has a prix fixe menu for dinner.