Make Mother's Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations In Skokie

SKOKIE, IL — Everything Mom has done over the past year of the coronavirus pandemic should add up to an extra-special 2021 Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 9. To start her the day off right, how about taking Mom to her favorite brunch spot in or around Skokie?

Many restaurants and eateries are still limiting seating, so making a reservation early is especially important this year. And if you’re still undecided about going to a sit-down restaurant, curbside pickup or delivery is an option in many places.

Some hometown restaurants here in the Skokie area that are always good bets to pamper Mom include:

• EJ's Place, 10027 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
• Farmhouse, 703 Church St., Evanston
• Hackney's on Harms, 1241 Harms Road, Glenview
• The Hampton Social, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie
• Jameson's Charhouse, 9525 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
• Jilly's Cafe, 2614 Green Bay Road, Evanston
• L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge, 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood
• Las Fuentas Restaurant, 9001 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove
• Libertad, 7931 Lincoln Ave., Skokie
• Roka Akor, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie
• Sophia Steak, 1146 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
• Symphony's Cafe, 1945 Central St., Evanston
• Tapas Barcelona, 1615 Chicago Ave., Evanston
• Terra and Vine, 1701 Maple Ave., Evanston
• Uncle Julio's, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie

But again, call ahead for reservations; some of your local favorites may be closed on Mother’s Day so the moms who work there can have a day off with their families.

Many restaurants offer prix fixe menus, signature cocktails, decadent desserts and five-star service.

In addition to brunch specials at local restaurants, some other area chains are offering special Mother's Day deals to go.

Bonefish Grill, located at 9310 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie, is offering its Mahi & Shrimp family-style meal for five that includes a choice of salad and family-style sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables, bread with pesto and a dessert duo of cheesecake and cookies.

Olive Garden, located at 3303 W. Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood, offers family-style takeout meals for five that include ready-to-bake entrees and breadsticks with homemade alfredo or marinara dipping sauce, and a large house salad with the signature Italian dressing.