Where to Celebrate Your Birthday with Lettuce
Ideas to help celebrate you
Planning a birthday? Let us help you celebrate! Looking to plan a celebration for a large group or an intimate dinner, weekend brunch or birthday drinks, at home or out on the town, we have you covered.
Looking to celebrate with a large group? Here’s our guide to the best Lettuce restaurants for group dining. You can also book our private event spaces, click to learn more.
Summer House – Lincoln Park’s Birthday Surprise
Make all your birthday wishes come true with the Birthday Surprise experience at Summer House – Lincoln Park! Gift yourself or a loved one with an unforgettable birthday bash that includes festive balloons, a Sprinkle Cake, and more. The Birthday Surprise is available for purchase on OpenTable Experience for $29.95, plus tax, and must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. If you have more than eight people in your party, please call Summer House – Lincoln Park directly at 773-634-4100.
Purchase the Birthday Surprise at Summer House – Lincoln Park
Learn more about Summer House’s Birthday Surprise.
For the Birthday Bruncher
Can’t wait until the weekend to celebrate? Head to Beatrix to start your special day with a Fresh-Squeezed Juice and weekday breakfast options including Smashed Avocado Toast, Migas Egg Scramble, Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Shakshouka and more, or grab an Iced Dulce de Leche and a treat from the pastry counter on your way to the next celebration. Grab a Cookie Six-Pack for the birthday party on your way out!
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you
Summer House is ready to help you start the celebration early. Summer House is ready to help you start the celebration early. From brunch cocktails such as an Espresso Martini or a Mimosa, to waffles and Cali-Mex inspired breakfast dishes, you’ll start the day just right.
Make a reservation at the Summer House location nearest you
For the 21+ birthday brunch, head to Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! for Bottomless Sangria Brunch. For $30 per person, in addition to the purchase of a brunch tapa, plus tax (gratuity not included), you can enjoy 90 minutes of endless Classic Red or White Peach Sangria (dine-in only). Pair your sangria with dishes like Brunch Patatas Bravas, featuring spicy potatoes with tomato aioli and a sunny side-up egg, and Torrijas, (Spanish-style French toast) topped with a blueberry lemon compote and whipped cream.
Make a reservation at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
At Eiffel Tower Restaurant celebrate with a three-course brunch menu featuring favorites like French Toast à la Crème Brulée and Lobster Eggs Benedict. Enjoy alongside mimosa bottle service or with a variety of the Ulti-Mosas – Eiffel Tower Restaurant’s signature mimosas. You can also add an order of caviar to further enhance your experience. Make a reservation at Eiffel Tower Restaurant.
For more brunch options view the Lettuce brunch guides here.
For the Birthday Photoshoot
Whether you’re in Austin or Chicago, Aba is a dreamy backdrop for your next birthday shoot. Plus the perfectly Instagrammable and shareable Mediterranean-inspired dishes and seasonal cocktails guarantee a celebration for the books!
Make a reservation at the Aba location nearest you
Views of the Chicago River? Say cheese! Pizzeria Portofino’s patio is photo backdrop perfection to make your birthday shoot dreams come true. Make it a party and order group drinks for the table.
Make a reservation for Pizzeria Portofino’s patio
We had you a group drinks? Check out our full guide to group drinks.
For the Milestone Birthdays
Many people make it a tradition to celebrate a birthday at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. Blow out your candles in a slice a the signature Key Lime Pie and you’ve got a great celebration ahead!
Make a reservation at the Joe’s Seafood location nearest you
Going big for your birthday? Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan and the team behind Sushi-san invite you to make it an extra special moment at The Omakase Room at Sushi-san. The 18-course omakase is offered Thursday – Saturday and is a fun and unique celebration for your food-loving friend. Be sure to add on sake pairings to complete the experience.
Make a reservation at The Omakase Room at Sushi-san
Enjoy dinner and a show with Shaw’s Whole King Crab Experience. Watch the experts break down the entire crab tableside at both Shaw’s – Chicago and Shaw’s – Schaumburg.
Make a reservation at Shaw’s – Chicago
Make a reservation at Shaw’s – Schaumburg
If you’re a wine lover, book the Sommelier Tasting Experience at RPM Seafood – a prix fixe meal with wine pairings at the sommelier table. The experience begins at $225 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and you can select between a 6:00 PM or 8:30 PM seating Tuesday – Saturday. The menu includes traditional cicchetti, housemade pastas, imported truffles and more. Guests can also opt for the RPM Seafood Weekend 8-Course Menu for $285 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) or The RPM Seafood Weekend 8-Course Grand Pairing for $335, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Book the Sommelier Tasting Experience Tuesday – Thursday at RPM Seafood
Book the Sommelier Tasting Experience Friday – Saturday at RPM Seafood
For Birthday Drinks
Retro vibes and classic cocktails? Yes, please! Celebrate your birthday at Gus’ Sip & Dip with their elegant Clover Club—a stunning mix of Tanqueray London Dry Gin, raspberry eau de vie, fresh raspberry, lemon, and silky egg white foam. With every cocktail on the menu just $12, it’s the perfect spot to toast to your next year in style.
Gus Sip & Dip welcomes walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations are available.
Prefer to celebrate with tropical? Three Dots and a Dash is a secret hideaway that makes you feel like you are on vacation. Plus it’s great for group drinks, from the Sippopotamus to the Treasure Chest, these are drinks that put on a show!
Make a reservation at Three Dots and a Dash
For more group drink ideas view our guide to group cocktails.
Start the night off at Happy Hour at Ema, where you can cheers to the next year with select craft beer, house margarita, white and red wine pours and enjoy favorite snacks and spreads for $7 each, plus tax. Happy Hour is from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM every Monday through Thursday and is available in the bar area only.
View the Happy Hour menu at Ema
Celebrate at El Segundo Sol with Happy Hour, which includes $6.50 On the Rocks and Frozen Margaritas (plus tax). Available in the bar area only.
Make a reservation at El Segundo Sol
Head to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! for $22 Sangria pitchers, $4 Estrella Damn bottles, $1.50 pintxos, tapas from $3 to $5, and more (plus tax, gratuity not included) in the bar area.
View our complete happy hour guide.
Take a trip to wine country without ever leaving Chicago. Book your seat at The Cellar Door at The Oakville Grill & Cellar and enjoy a wine tasting from one of California’s top vineyards. Pair it with a chef-curated charcuterie board.
Make a reservation at The Cellar Door
Bring the birthday bash to Happy Camper Pizza – Las Vegas and get the party started with a Clawbong or Chambong in hand featuring your choice of Guiliana Prosecco or White Claw. Keep the party going with signature cocktails like Frosé, Paradise Spritz, and Big Ass Lemonade!
Make a reservation at Happy Camper – Las Vegas
For a night out on the town
Sing your heart out at Bub City – River North during their live band karaoke nights every Wednesday starting at 10:00 PM.
Make a reservation at Bub City – River North
Enjoy a night out in Las Vegas starting at RPM Italian – Las Vegas. Go big on your special day and Make a birthday wish with the Spumoni Torta Meringata, a meringue cake with pistachio, vanilla, raspberry, warm chocolate sauce and flambéed tableside.
Make a reservation at RPM Italian – Las Vegas
For the Kiddos
Did someone say PIZZA PARTY? Bring your little chefs to Summer House for Kids Pizza Making! Every Monday – Thursday at Summer House – Lincoln Park and Summer House – North Bethesda, kids 12 and under can craft their own pizzas with our chefs for $7.95, plus tax (gratuity not included). Follow this with signature Summer House cookies and it sounds like you’ve got the perfect birthday party! Please note, Kids Pizza Making hours vary by location.
Make a reservation at Summer House – Lincoln Park
Make a reservation at Summer House – North Bethesda
Saranello’s is the place for the whole family to celebrate! With house-made pastas, prime steaks and fresh fish dishes, the menu is sure to please all. Make your birthday wishes come true with Banana Tiramisu or Homemade Gelato.
Make a reservation at Saranello’s
At Wildfire – Chicago, Glenview, Lincolnshire, Oak Brook, and Schaumburg children aged 12 and under will enjoy their favorite foods done the Wildfire way. The menu includes kid-friendly main courses such as Chicken Fingers & Fries, Hamburger or Cheeseburger and Grilled Cheese.
Make a reservation at the Wildfire location nearest you
For more kid-friendly menus click here.
For Celebrating at Home
Make it an interactive birthday dinner that everyone will love with Tallboy Taco‘s build-your-own taco bars feature corn and flour tortillas, choice of two proteins (carne asada, chicken chimichurri, grilled Baja shrimp and pork al pastor), assorted toppings, fresh guacamole, corn fundido and housemade chips. The kit also includes one of Tallboy Taco’s signature sweets, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Treats. Order the taco kit for two people for $59.95, plus tax or four people for $99.95, plus tax. Order Tallboy Taco’s taco bar online.
Bring Big Bowl anywhere to celebrate! Big Bowl is offering meal kits that are pre-chopped and measured to help create easy and delicious family meals at home, all through Fresh Midwest. Order Big Bowl Meal Kits Through Fresh Midwest
Did you know, some of your favorite Lettuce pies and cakes are available to order as Whole Pies and Cakes To-Go.
Bring the celebration home with Beatrix’s Oh My! Caramel Pie, or the gluten-free Tall, Dark and Handsome Chocolate Cake. Order up a whole pie or cake to enjoy and seasonal options also available. The cost is $84.99, plus tax. Order a whole cake or pie from your nearest Beatrix location.
Martha M’s Specialty Occasion Carrot Cake at RPM Steak is now available to order as a whole cake. Call RPM Steak at 312-284-4990, 48 hours in advance of pick-up.
To discover more Lettuce signature dishes that can be shipped nationwide, click here.
P.S. don’t forget to get a birthday gift! Here’s our gift guide in case you need some ideas.
