Mother’s Day dining options (with comments)

Recently I asked for information regarding restaurants with special Mother’s Day offerings. A few contacted me with details, although I’m sure most restaurants will be open. Here’s the info I received:

  • The Homestead (1230 S. East Ave.) in Kankakee will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. with full table service. Call (815) 933-6214 for a reservation.
  • JR’s Chicken (135 E. Bourbonnais St., Kankakee; and 664 N. Convent, Bourbonnais) will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both locations will have take-out, and the Kankakee location will have a buffet for $7.49
  • The Kankakee Elks Country Club (2283 Bittersweet Dr.) in St. Anne will be serving brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $21.95. Call (815) 937-1228 for reservations.
  • La Villetta (801 W. Broadway) in Bradley will be serving a buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $18.99 for adults and $9.50 for children 10 and under. Reservations are recommended. Call (815) 939-4960. (See comment below for more details.)
  • Moose Lodge 802 (730 N. Kinzie Ave.) in Bradley will be serving a Mother’s Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $17.99, or $9.99 for kids 10 and under. Reservations are recommended. Call (815) 939-3636.
  • Tucci’s (1560 N. Illinois Route 50) in Bourbonnais will be serving their full menu. Call (815) 929-1875.

6 Responses to “Mother’s Day dining options (with comments)”

  1. Amy Diaz Amy Diaz Says:

    La Villetta will be Open for Brunch Buffet from 10-2, On the Buffet: On the Buffet:
    Beef Bordelaise, Chicken Champagne, Roasted Rosemary Pork
    German Fried Potatoes, Ham with Fruit Sauce
    Mostaccioli Romano, Saffron Rice with Seafood
    Fish with Lemon Butter, Glazed Baby Carrots
    Eggs Benedict, Scrambled Eggs
    Sausage Links, Bacon,
    Biscuits & Gravy,
    Fresh Fruit, Mixed Greens Salad, Antipasto Pasta Salad
    Assorted Desserts

    Reservations are Recommended
    $18.99 Adults and $9.50 for Children 10 & Under

    Includes your choice of Iced Tea, Coffee or a Softdrink.

  2. Denise Denise Says:

    From a reader named Marilyn: “Ruby Tuesdays is open for Mother’s Day with the brunch that they normally have (heard it’s great) and will take reservations.”

  3. Denise Denise Says:

    Best Buffet (1248 N. Kennedy Dr.) in Kankakee will be reopening at 11 a.m. on Mother’s Day (May 9) as Gold Bowl Buffet.

    Gold Bowl Buffet will have a similar menu, but will add Japanese cuisine, such as made-to-order sushi and sashimi, to the offerings.

    The phone is (815) 939-2811.

  4. Denise Denise Says:

    I received this from Wendy’s:
    “A Mother’s Day Special for Kids!
    Take your mom to lunch at Wendy’s in Manteno!
    Moms eat free at Wendy’s in Manteno on May 9, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Dine-in only)
    Offer available only at Wendy’s, 129 Cypress Drive, Manteno.”

  5. Jesse J. Arseneau Jesse J. Arseneau Says:

    Marcotte’s in Momence is having a special Mothers Day Dinner. It’s a 6 course fancy dinner that’s $12.95 per person. A Great gift for Mothers, Grandmothers, and Great Grandmothers. Call 815.472.3300.

    FROM DENISE: Thanks, Jesse! Hours are noon to 9 p.m.

  6. CONNIE CARSTENSEN CONNIE CARSTENSEN Says:

    I BELIEVE THAT CULVER’S IN BOURBONNAIS IS GIVING MOTHER’S A FREE SUNDAE ON MOTHER’S DAY.