Lettuce Entertain You Has Easter & Passover Covered
Easter and Passover bring families together over epic meals. But if the thought of preparing these meals doesn’t rank high on your list of good ways to spend your time, these Lettuce Entertain You restaurants have you covered with a variety of Passover and Easter specials and events (and you’ll get Lettuce points credit too).
EASTER
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This tapas-style Easter Brunch has pintxos such as Deviled Egg with Bacon, Short Stack of Pancakes and Waffle-Battered Chicken Stick, as well as a variety of brunch tapas, egg dishes, omelets and waffles, plus a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar. To view menus, click here. Call 773-935-5000 for reservations.
Frankie’s Scaloppine
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Featuring the full brunch menu, including antipasti, sandwiches luncheon salads, pastas and scaloppine as well as afternoon brunch specialties. Call 312-266-2500 for more information or to make reservations.
Mon Ami Gabi – Chicago
WHEN: Sunday, April 5 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a sweet brunch with dishes like the Crème Brûlée French Toast and Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles, or try something savory like the Chicken, Mushroom & Kale Crêpe or Beef Bourguignonne Benedict. To see the menu, click here. Call 773-348-8886 for reservations.
Osteria Via Stato
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Starting off with an Omelet station, guests will make their way around the dining room, sampling and enjoying a litany of Italian-inspired offerings that include Ciabatta ‘French’ Toast; House-made Sausage & Vegetable Strata. There will also be a Ricotta Doughnut station. The cost is $39.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Children aged 10 and under are half-price and children aged five and under eat free. Call 312-642-8450 or www.osteriaviastato.com.
Paris Club Bistro & Bar
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Serving a prix-fixe menu and a grand Parisienne buffet, the day’s offerings will include items like Croque Madames, and Seasonal Pain Perdu. Entrees like sweet pea risotto and steak frites will also be available. Brunch will cost $40 per person (plus tax + gratuity). Call 312-595-0800 for more info.
Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago & Schaumburg
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, Easter Buffet from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; a la carte dinner menu available from 2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Chicago), Brunch Buffet from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner Buffet from 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Easter Bunny visit from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Schaumburg) Grand Hot Buffet with classic breakfast fare, plus Shaw’s specialties; Omelet and Waffle Station with 13 available ingredients; Surf and Turf Station, including lobster bisque, King Crab legs, and hand-carved beef; Cold Seafood Bar with sushi, oysters, shrimp, smoked salmon, and cold crab. $75 for adults; $20 for kids 12 and younger (Chicago) and $59 for adults; free for kids 12 and younger (Schaumburg).
Summer House Santa Monica
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
They’ll have the full brunch menu with dishes like Santa Monica Egg White Omelette with shaved turkey breast and tomato-avocado salsa or Our Very Nice Caramelized French Toast. All children will leave with a surprise Easter basket. To make a reservation, call 773-634-4100, or visit www.summerhousesm.com.
Stella Barra Pizzeria
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Find French Toast “Pizza” with caramelized bananas and butterscotch served on “thin sin” dough, Chilaquiles Pizza made on a scrambled-egg crust, and the 3 Egg Breakfast with smashed potatoes, spicy tomato jam and thick-cut bacon or sausage patty. Call 773-634-4101 for a reservation or visit www.stellabarra.com.
PASSOVER
Foodease
WHEN: Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4
Foodease will offer Passover To-Go this year, with items featured at Mity Nice Bar & Grill. Please call Foodease at 312-335-3663 for more information and to place your order. 48-hour advance notice required for pre-orders.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
WHEN: Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Menu features Gefilte Fish with Red Beet Horseradish, Bibb Lettuce and Chive Salad and Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, Matzo Ball Soup and your choice of Herb Roasted Chicken, Braised Brisket of Beef or Wild Striped Bass en Papillote with Zucchini, Tomato and Shallot. Save room for a slice of Chocolate Macaroon Pie. Dinner is $45.95 per person not including tax or gratuity. Carry out and delivery also available. Please call 312-379-5637 to make a reservation and for more information, please click here.
Mity Nice Bar & Grill
WHEN: Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4
Mity Nice Bar & Grill will offer a Passover dinner on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 with signature favorites including Matzo Ball Soup, Herb-Roasted Chicken, Carrot Tzimmes, Potato Pancakes and Flourless Chocolate Cake. Price is $36.95, $16.95 for kids 12 and under + tax (gratuity not included). Please call 312-335-4745 for more information.
Mon Ami Gabi – Chicago
WHEN: Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Mon Ami Gabi’s Passover celebration menu includes a Traditional Seder Plate, Matzo Ball Soup, Homemade Gefilte Fish, Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, Slow Braised Beef Brisket, Potato Pancakes, Flourless Chocolate Cake. Price is $39.95 per person, $17.95 children under 12 (plus tax & gratuity). Call to reserve at 773-348-8886 or online at www.monamigabi.com. Carry out also available, to ensure availability please pre-order by Wednesday, March 25th, 5:00pm.
Osteria Via Stato
WHEN: Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4
The multi-course meal, including antipasti, entrée, sides and dessert with a variety of dishes such as Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, House Marinated Olives, Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib, Fennel-Crusted Flounder, Crispy Polenta Cake, Ginger-Glazed Carrots, Homemade Vanilla Gelato with Fruit Compote, Homemade Chocolate Bar. The cost is $39.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information or reservations, call 312-642-8450 or visit www
Wildfire – Chicago, Lincolnshire & Glenview
WHEN: Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 after 4 p.m.
They’re serving a Passover Club Menu served family-style for groups of six or more, featuring traditional holiday dishes like Matzoh Ball Soup, Matzoh crusted Alaskan cod, braised brisket of beef and chocolate almond macaroons for $39.95 per person and $16.95 for children 12 and under. Passover party platters will also be available to serve to your holiday gathering at home. Gluten-free Passover menu options will also be available. For more information, please click here.
