If you’re committed to brunching on Easter, here are 10 places to try:
1. Balsan: Casual restaurant inside the Elysian hotel offering three-course brunch for $45, and $10 cocktails. 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1400
2. Cafe des Architectes: Featuring a three-course brunch menu for $45, $19 children, and an evening “family feast” for $68, $25 children. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, 20 E. Chestnut St., 312-324-4063
3. Chicago Cut Steakhouse: Offering an a la carte menu, with ham or lamb as the main course, for $49.95, $20 children. 300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800
4. Chicago Firehouse Restaurant: Offering a buffet for $45, $17 ages 5-12. Omelet, carving stations. 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401
5. Courtright’s: Offering a three-course Easter menu for $49, a four-course menu for $55 and a three-course children’s menu for $29. 8989 Archer Ave., Willow Springs; 708-839-8000
6. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Offering a three-course brunch for $32.95, $15.95 for children. Options include berry-stuffed French toast, filet benedict. 25 E Ohio St., 312-329-9463; 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, 847-793-0333
7. Nana: A la carte brunch includes dishes as a Mexican-influenced eggs benedict with chorizo and poblano cream, chilaquiles, fried chicken and waffles. Reservations not accepted. 3267 S. Halsted St., 312-929-1486
8. Rockit Bar & Grill: Augmenting its standard brunch menu with specials such as baby arugula salad with goat cheese, $10; lamb burger benedict, $12; roasted prime rib, $24. Bloody-mary bar available for $5. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-645-6000; 3700 N. Clark St., 773-645-4400
9. Sepia: Offering a three-course Easter menu for $39, $20 children. Options include chicken poblano sausage hash, flatiron steak with chimichurri, French toast with whipped mascarpone cheese. 123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920.
10. Sunda: Offering a family-style brunch of three dim sum or sushi items, one entree per person and dessert, plus one mimosa, for $35. Bloody-mary bar for $5 additional. 110 W. Illinois St., 312-644-0500.
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