Where To Enjoy Easter Brunch Or Dinner In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — For families who want Easter brunch or dinner, along with the luxury of not having to cook it themselves, several Northbrook area restaurants will be open Sunday, April 5, to take care of the preparation.

Don’t waste time, though. Tables book quickly.

Here are a few choices from the online reservation service OpenTable, as well as the websites of local restaurants:

• Di Pescara, 2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
• Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
• Ema Glenview, 1320 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
• Wildfire Glenview, 1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
• Rosebud Deerfield, 711 Deerfield Road, Deerfield

Several upscale chains have announced Easter hours as well, including familiar names like Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. It’s a good idea to call ahead for reservations.

Several casual restaurants are open for Easter as well, including Applebee’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Chili’s, Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, Perkins, Red Lobster and Texas Roadhouse.

As always, it’s a good idea to call ahead to make sure the chain locations near you are open.