Mother’s Day 2023 Brunch: Reserve Now In Northbrook

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

Local Northbrook restaurants could use the business as they continue to face economic headwinds that began with the COVID-19 pandemic. Some restaurants may be closed, so their employees can support their own mothers or be pampered by their children, but here are some options:

• Georgie V's Pancake House, 1139 Church St., Northbrook
• Butterfield's Pancake House & Restaurant, 4195 E. Dundee Road, Northbrook
• Once Upon A Grill, 2758 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Northbrook
• Max & Benny's Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook
• Leonidas Chocolate Café, 1348 Shermer Road, Northbrook

If you’re looking for something else, check OpenTable for restaurants in your area taking reservations for Mother’s Day.

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 the restaurants in the Northbrook area are participating and check for any limitations.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, opens early at 11 a.m. on both May 13-14 with its Mother’s Day 3-Course Menu featuring a hand-cut filet mignon and pairing of the diner’s choice.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse, 699 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day, and has concocted a special cocktail just for Mom.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, is opening early both May 13-14 for brunch and also has a prix fixe menu for dinner.