Megan Homme's Guide to Celebrating Mother's Day in Chicago

The 3 Arts Club Café, located in the garden courtyard of Restoration Hardware Chicago in the Gold Coast, offers a menu of classic brunch and dinner dishes along with a large selection of wines from top U.S. and European vintners.

Perched atop the Hoxton Hotel in Chicago’s Fulton Market, Cabra serves up bold Peruvian flavors and city views. Led by James Beard Award winner Stephanie Izard along with veteran restaurateurs Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm, the restaurant is a great place locals and visitors alike.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is Chicago’s original tapas bar, serving authentic Spanish cuisine since 1985. The menu features shareable tapas, pintxos, and classic paella, complemented by sangria, craft cocktails, Spanish wines, and local beers in a lively Lincoln Park setting.

Blue Door Farm Stand is known for delicious farm-to-table American fare served in a chic, relaxed setting. 

A visit to one of Gibson’s many concepts is a Chicago dining requirement. Gibsons Italia combines Italian cuisine with the excellence of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant where steaks and pasta are given equal attention.

This stylish space features a brass-rail cocktail lounge, a globally-influenced menu, and a spacious patio in Lincoln Park.

A Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant in River North, this is the place to go when you’re looking for lighter fare. Chef CJ Jacobsen’s menu includes hummus with lamb ragu, pan-roasted cauliflower, stracciatella, green falafel with tzatziki, grilled octopus, and lamb and beef kefta kebabs.

Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro in Lincoln Park, offering classic French dishes like steak frites, fresh seafood, and exquisite bites, along with French rolling wine carts.

Miru, meaning “view” in Japanese, celebrates the flavors of Japan with sharable dishes like tempura, crispy rice, seafood, beef, and expertly crafted sushi, all while offering stunning views of the Chicago River and Navy Pier.