With the unofficial start of summer over Memorial Day weekend, it's time to get some friends together for a get-together. With life returning to normal, some suburban restaurants are extending their weekend brunches to Monday this weekend, while others are offering grill and shrimp packages or catering specials to make the barbecue or house party easier.
This is what we found:
sienna bar
4999 Old Orchard Road, Suite A2, Skokie, (847) 261-8902,barsiena.com/location/old-orchard/. Bar Siena is expanding its Memorial Day weekend brunch when it opens at 10 a.m., featuring short rib hash, lobster Benedict, prosciutto and egg focaccia, sausage and egg calzone, bombo monkey bread, lemon ricotta pancakes, and more.
VIOLENTLY BEATEN.
124 W. State St., Genève, (630) 587-2274,burgerandsushihouse.com/. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 28, in honor of Memorial Day, Burger and Sushi House is offering a 25% discount to veterans and active service members. The menu includes a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, handcrafted burgers, mac and cheese, and more.
On Sunday, May 28, veterans and active duty members can get a 25% discount at Burger and Sushi House in Geneva.- Thanks to BASH
Beatrice
On Sunday, May 28, veterans and active duty members can get a 25% discount at Burger and Sushi House in Geneva.- Thanks to BASH
272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 491-1415,beatrixrestaurants.com/beatrix/oak-brook/. Beatrix extends her weekend brunch through Memorial Day. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Mondays, dine on dishes such as light and fluffy lemon pancakes ($14.95), baked French toast ($15.95), migas omelet ($13.95), ahi tuna bowl ($19.95), green chile and chicken enchiladas ($19.95) and more. Wash it down with a drink from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, Beatrix Espresso Martini ($14), Pineapple Habanero Margarita ($15), Spicy Bloody Mary ($13), and more. Dinner starts at 3:00 PM. Reservation is required.
Bonefish Grill
1604 Randall Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-9268; 180 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 534-0679; 9310 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, (847) 674-4634,bonefishgrill.com/. On Memorial Day (and year-round), service members, first responders, and veterans get a 10% hero discount on their order with valid ID. Hosting at home but don't feel like cooking? Consider a family pack that feeds four to five, including salad, biscuits and bread. Prices range from $57 for Bang Bang shrimp tacos and creamy Cajun pasta with chicken to $60 for Lily's Chicken or $70 for mahi and shrimp. Pre-order for pick up.
by signing up you agree to oursTerms of Use
Broken ear
614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington, (847) 639-9468,breakoar.com/events. Broken Oar is planning a big party with seven bands all weekend. The fun starts at 8pm with My Metal Heart. Friday May 26. Check back at 2pm for the Nick Bell Band. and Rumor Hazit at 8 p.m. Saturday; LP Vinyl at 2 p.m. and Buckle Band and Tennessee Whiskey at 7 p.m. Sunday; and Rock Brigade at 2 p.m. Monday.
The capital mask
87 Yorktown Centrum, Lombard, (630) 627-9800; 5340 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 671-8125; 2000 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 969-0290,thecapitalgrille.com/butcher. Great Memorial Day team of steaks, ribs and more from The Capital Butcher that you can grill at home. Steakhouse boxes for four include New York dry-aged bone-in strip for $140, bone-in prime rib-eye for $160, and a combination of both for $150. Don't forget the sides (Sam's Mashed Potatoes, creamy spinach, or grilled asparagus for $20 each and lobster mac and cheese for $50) or burgers (six for $50). Each box feeds four. Order ahead for Memorial Day pickup.
Of social Hampton
100 W. Higgins Road, Zuid-Barrington, (224) 633-5414; 4999 Old Orchard Centre, Skokie, (847) 307-5207; 705 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, (630) 219-0009;thehamptonsocial.com/events/memorial-day-brunch. Hampton Social will be serving Memorial Day Brunch from 11am. until 3 p.m. with Grandma Swan's Pancakes ($14), Sunrise Beach Bowl ($18), crab Benedict ($28), banana Foster French toast ($16), lobster roll, smash burger ($19), and more. Reservation is required.
L.Woods
7110 N.Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, (847) 677-3350,lwoodsrestaurant.com/. Starting at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, L. Woods serves comfort food and barbecue, including barbecue brisket sandwiches, Creekstone beef ribs, Wisconsin cheese curds, buffalo chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, and more. Reservation is required.
McCormick & Schmick's
5320 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 233-3776, en 3001 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, (630) 571-3700,mccormickandschmicks.com/event/memorial-day-weekend/. For Memorial Day weekend — Friday through Monday, May 26-29 — McCormick & Schmick's is offering seafood cookware packages including andouille sausage, corn, and fries. Cook Shrimp is $29, Cook Lobster is $39, and Cook Lobster and Shrimp is $55. Order by Thursday, May 25.
van Morton
1751 Freedom Drive, Naperville, (630) 577-1372; 699 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 205-5111; 9525 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, (847) 678-5155; 1470 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg, (847) 413-8771, mortons.com/. From May 25-31, Morton's is serving a special three-course Memorial Day menu for $69 per person. Start with a choice of lobster bisque, Caesar salad, Morton's wedge salad, ahi tuna poke or jumbo shrimp cocktail before continuing with a choice of filet mignon, prime double cut pork chop, salmon filet, chicken Christopher or Maine lobster ravioli. And finish with a choice of Key lime pie, chocolate hazelnut mousse, fresh mixed berries or cheesecake with fresh lemon cream. Reservation is recommended.
Old Town Pour House
1703 Freedom Drive, Naperville, (630) 448-6020, en 8 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 601-1440,oldtownpourhouse.com/. Rock and roll at OTPH at 10am. on Monday, May 29 for the special Memorial Day brunch.
Shaw's krabhuis
1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722,shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/. Stop by Shaw's from 11:30am. until 8:30 p.m. Monday to take advantage of Shaw's Sip & Slurp, when select oysters and bottles of wine are half price. Only available for dinner at the Oyster Bar. Reservation is required.
Soul & Smoke
1601 Payne Street, Evanston, (847) 859-2732,soulandsmoke.com/evanston/. For Memorial Day weekend, Soul & Smoke is offering the Northshore Special, featuring a pound of Chef D'Andre's smoked brisket, a pound of smoked pork, plus apple pies, pickles with bread and butter, a large mac and cheese, slider buns, and original barbecue sauce . Pre-order required.
This weekend, Stan's is baking a cherry-dipped donut decorated with patriotic sprinkles.- Thanks to Stan's Donuts
Stan's donuts and coffee
This weekend, Stan's is baking a cherry-dipped donut decorated with patriotic sprinkles.- Thanks to Stan's Donuts
529 Oakbrook Centrum, Eiken Beek, (630) 590-1060; 17W615 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terras, (630) 317-7044; 9433 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, (312) 820-9286; 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, (224) 353-6092;stansdonuts.com/. Just in time for Memorial Day weekend -- Friday through Monday, May 26-29 -- Stan's will bake the cherry-dipped donut decorated with patriotic sprinkles.
Tap on Home Grills
Locaties in Algonquin, Lemont, Oswego, Palatine, Plainfield, St. Karel en Wheeling.taphousegrills.com/. The Tap House kicks off its Patio Party - Friday through Monday, May 26-29 - with double American cheeseburgers for $10.99, pretzels for $9.99, buckets of four beers (Miller/Coors), or four Seltzers for $ 15 and Fireball, Green Tea and Jameson shots for $4. In addition, there will be live music at all locations.
Texas of Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall, Suite D312, Schaumburg, (847) 413-1600,texasdebrazil.com/. Through May 31, customers who donate at the bottom of the bill to The Honor Foundation, which helps military veterans find their next mission in life, will receive $5 back in certificates for a future dinner for every $5 donation, up to $50.
YOU VIOLENCE
260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 592-2104,tavernavioli.com/.The Greek Tavern extends weekend brunch through Memorial Day, when it opens for brunch at 10 a.m. Nosh on breakfast pita ($18 chicken feta sausage, omelette and crispy potato), spinach and feta omelette ($16), avocado toast ($15), salads, sandwiches and more.
Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, (847) 657-6363; 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 279-7900; 232 Oakbrook Centrum, Eiken Beek, (630) 586-9000; 1250 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 995-0100,wildvuurrestaurant.com/. Wildfire's party platter menu features a variety of barbecue staples, including baby back ribs, baked mac and cheese, Wildfire Chopped Salad, homemade pies, and more. Order ahead for Memorial Day pickup.