Above / When warm weather permits, springtime flowers and garden fountains along the walk to the historic Mansion welcome guests to Meson Sabika. Outdoor dining on the spacious patio is expected to begin soon. Stay tuned for Mother’s Day!
Again, we’re reminded to suggest making reservations soon for Mother’s Day on Sun., May 12.
If something comes up to change your plans, kindly call to cancel your reservation. Someone else just might be on the waiting list to fill your spot. Thank you.
Small sampling of some of our favorite brunch places
Catch 35, located at 35 S. Washington in downtown Naperville, will be serving a succulent seafood and special Mother’s Day dinner menu beginning at noon. Reservations can be made by calling (630) 717-3500 or visiting www.catch35.com.
The Lucky Penny Diner, located at 1224 Ogden Avenue, is an old-fashioned eatery serving up traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch plates in a casual setting mothers will appreciate. Delicious specialty drinks include mimosas and Bloody Marys. The friendly greeters, kitchen staff and servers enjoy whetting every appetite with a full menu offering “great recipes with a twist” every day. Be sure to request the homemade strawberry jam to top Penny’s freshly baked biscuits! Open 6AM to 3PM daily. Just walk in… Reservations are unavailable.
*Meson Sabika, located in the historic mansion at 1025 Aurora Ave. will provide guests with a lavish tapas offering, including paella, house specialties, breakfast specials, carved prime rib, an outdoor grilling station (weather permitting), children’s station, dessert and a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa. Adults are $49.95, kid 7-12 are $22.95 and 6 and under are complimentary. Hours for Mother’s Day are 10AM-6PM.
For reservations call (630) 983-3000 x2.
CityGate Grille will serve its Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet, with many traditional items and kid-friendly options from 9:30AM – 2:30PM. Buffet items include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, waffles, eggs benedict, an omelet station, a smoked ham carving station, breakfast potatoes and assorted bagels and pastries in addition to several lunch options. The cost is $44.95 for adults, $19.95 kids, and, 5 and under are free. Call (630) 718-1010 for reservations or visit www.opentable.com. CityGate Grille is located at CityGate Centre, the campus of Calamos Investments at I-88 and Route 59 in Naperville. For more information visit Citygategrille.com.
Also at CityGate Centre… Mama Mia! It’s an Italian Mother’s Day Brunch! From 9:30AM to 2PM Che Figata is serving up such a big spread of from-scratch Italian deliciousness it would make my Nona blush! Dig into paella, house-made pastas, flatbreads, porcini roast prime rib, bruschetta, pastries, desserts and so much more! Make yourself at home. Cost: $50 adults | $18 ages 5-12 | 4 & under free. Click here for the menu featuring “Italy to Table. is Che Figata is located just steps from Hotel Arista in CityGate Centre, Route 59 at Ferry Road. For reservations, call (630) 579-3210‬.
Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House will serve brunch with stations for prime rib, ham, omelettes and other buffet favorites as well as bars for shellfish bar and Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Seatings are set at 10AM, 12PM and 2PM. For reservations, call (630) 548-3764. Hugo’s is located in Main Street Promenade, Van Buren at Main, in downtown Naperville.
Visit Pete Miller’s Steak and Seafood Naperville, located at 3032 English Rows Ave., for a classical Mother’s Day celebration. The brunch buffet is from 10AM to 2PM and will include prime rib and leg of lamb carvery, a chilled seafood cocktail bar, an omelet station, a waffle station, a Bloody Mary station and more. Also included in the buffet are non-alcoholic drinks, breakfast pastries and desserts. Adults are $49.99 and children 6-12 years old are $24.99. Children 5 years and under eat free. RSVP at (630) 428-2424 or visit or Pete Miller’s Steak and Seafood Naperville.
Take Mom for an overnight!
The Forbes Four-Star Hotel Arista, located at 2139 CityGate Lane in CityGate Centre at Route 59 and Ferry Road, will provide a great hideaway for couples and families visiting Naperville over Mother’s Day Weekend. Or perhaps treat mom to a special overnight, complete with spa.
For hotel reservations, call (630) 579-7827 or email reservations@hotelarista.com.
Nearby CityGate Grille and Che Figata will be serving Mother’s Day brunch and/or dinner. (Reserve now for Mother’s Day, May 12.)
Find other Naperville hotels and accommodations listed at www.visitnaperville.com.
Come visit.
Dine in Downtown Naperville, then discover the Riverwalk
Downtown Naperville Choose from breakfast, brunch, lunch and/or dinner, depending where you go. And if you want to go a little further after brunch, check out the Riverwalk as it welcomes visitors to springtime.
And enjoy choosing from 40 restaurants simply in downtown Naperville…
Eggs Inc – Open starting at 7AM. Walk-ins welcome, reservations not accepted. 220 S. Washington Street.
Egg Harbor Naperville – Open starting at 6AM. Walk-ins welcome, reservations not accepted. 175 W. Jackson Avenue.
Fiamme – Serving Lunch & Dinner. Call (630) 470-9441 for reservations. 19 N. Washington St.
Plank Bar & Kitchen – Open from 7AM-11AM with traditional menu being available. 120 Water St.
Quigley’s Irish Pub – Open at 10AM for breakfast, followed by lunch with regular menu. 43 E. Jefferson Ave. Patio dining, weather permitting. Pet-friendly patio dining, too, for well-behaved dogs on a leash with owners. Families enjoy the friendly ambiance indoors and outside. Just walk in and find a table! Mianta do mháthair!
Quiubo – Serving brunch from 11AM-3PM. Walk-ins only. 120 Water St.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Call (630) 305-0230 for reservations! Sullivan’s Steakhouse Mother’s day Brunch. $39 for adults and $7 for children. 244 S. Main St.
Ted’s Montana Grill – Open from 11AM-10PM. Serving regular menu. 39 W. Jefferson Ave.
Visitors to Downtown Naperville always are welcome to come for brunch or lunch and tour the shops all afternoon until dinner. Spring sales and specials will abound over weekend Mother’s Day weekend in Downtown Naperville.
And get to know more than 300 restaurants N. E. W. S…
Dine Naperville features a comprehensive list of Naperville restaurants at www.dinenaperville.com.
This week Dine Naperville also features restaurants prepared to serve special menus on Mother’s Day.
A few hospitality tips if dining out is your choice…
Let restaurants know ahead of time of any food allergies or dietary preferences.
If headcounts or plans change, call ahead so restaurant staff can make adjustments to your table. Planning in advance always makes a more pleasant experience.
If for some reason, you book your Mother’s Day reservations at more than one restaurant, ALWAYS remember to cancel your reservations where you decide not to dine. ALWAYS! Thank you.
Also, remember to tip service staff with the knowledge that servers also tip out the bartender, bussers and food runners.
Bon Appétit.
Enjoy dining out!
Mother’s Day is traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants.
Whatever your choice, kindly arrive for your reservation on time.
And if something comes up to change your plans, always call to cancel your reservation. Someone else just might be on the waiting list to fill your spot.
For a complete list of Naperville dining establishments, including seasoned eateries and recent arrivals on the local restaurant scene, visit www.dinenaperville.com.
Or… Serve Mother’s Day brunch at home…
Reminder! Many of the Naperville’s fine restaurants also offer take-out to help set the table in your own dining room for Mother’s Day.
And, of course, you’ll find everything you need for your favorite Mother’s Day menu at Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza.
From the butcher shop to the seafood counter to the gourmet deli to the bakery to fresh produce, customers count on Casey’s service and friendly sales associates to help plan a healthful and delicious meal.
Choose from ham, pork and Choice beef cuts in the meat department, custom-made fruit and veggie trays from in the produce department and an array of homemade sides available in Casey’s Gourmet Deli. Find ready-to-serve desserts and fresh breads in Casey’s Bakery.
Simply call (630) 369-1686 to place an order or place it during your visit this week.
Check out weekly specials every day and Saturday-only specials all year long. Saturday hours are 8AM to 7PM.
For more information about all the services and complimentary menus available at Casey’s Foods, visit www.caseysfoods.com.
