Although South Coast Plaza is closed on April 17, Easter Sunday, an assortment of restaurants will be open. From brunch at Seasons 52 and Outpost Kitchen to a three-course filet & lobster menu at Morton's or amazing seafood at Water Grill, there's something for everybody. For fine ethnic dining, Royal Khyber, Darya, and Din Tai Fung will offer their popular menus throughout the day and evening.
Dining out on Easter Sunday?
Four South Coast Plaza restaurants offer special menus for the holiday. Others, offering a variety of cuisines, are open with their popular daily menus.
The Capital Grille opens early Easter Sunday serving its full dinner menu of contemporary classics, as well as three brunch features and sparkling Mimosas.
Brunch entrées are lobster frittata with butter-poached lobster tails and asparagus, a 14-oz. bone-in dry-aged NY strip and eggs, and an 8-oz. center-cut filet mignon, all served with white cheddar hash browns.
Easter Sunday hours: 11 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.
The menu is priced à la carte
Reservations: please call 714.432.1140 or visit OpenTable
Seasons 52 offers an à la carte Easter brunch menu as well as the traditional menu. An Easter Green Box is available for takeout.
Brunch starters are avocado toast, strawberry spinach salad, and three soups: asparagus, potato leek, and lobster bisque. Entrées include crab and cheddar quiche, French toast, apricot-glazed ham, and wood-grilled shrimp and grits.
A takeout option is the Easter Green Box with a selection of apricot-glazed spiral ham, a whole side of cedar plank-roasted salmon, or wood-grilled beef tenderloin, with a choice of salad, two sides, and six Mini Indulgences. Pick it up chilled, warm at home, and enjoy.
Easter Sunday hours: brunch service, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Seasons 52 traditional menu served until 9 p.m.
All menus are priced à la carte
The Aussie-inspired restaurant with a modern, industrial vibe and known for its organic-sustainable philosophy, will serve a special Easter brunch menu. Indoor and patio seating available.
Easter Sunday hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Reservations: please call 714.852.3044 or visit OpenTable
Celebrate Easter at Morton’s with a sumptuous three-course filet and lobster menu.
First-course choices are a classic Caesar, artisan goat cheese salad, or lobster bisque. The entrée is a center-cut filet mignon with a cold-water lobster tail (the filet comes in 6, 8, or 12-oz). Select from desserts such as Key Lime pie, crème brûlée, NY-style cheesecake, or the legendary hot chocolate cake. Morton’s full menu is available as well.
Easter Sunday hours: 1-9 p.m.
The price for Easter three-course menu starts at $75, depending on filet portion
The full menu is priced à la carte
Reservations: please call 714.444.4834 or visit OpenTable
SOUTH COAST PLAZA RESTAURANTS OPEN EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 17
Please contact the restaurant for reservations or additional information.
Chef Amar Santana’s Spanish-inspired menu of tapas, paellas and steaks will be complemented with seasonal specials for the holiday
Sunday hours: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
A celebrated seafood destination delivering a remarkable experience through a vast assortment of quality seafood
Sunday hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Globally renowned for its handmade soup dumplings, wontons and noodles
Sunday hours: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
ROYAL KHYBER FINE INDIAN CUISINE Indian cuisine featuring new interpretations, plus classics such as tandoori and vegetarian dishes served in an elegant, comfortable setting
Sunday hours: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Delicious Persian classic dishes served with warm hospitality
Sunday hours: 12-8:30 p.m.
Generous portions of Italian–American favorites
Sunday hours: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
The something for everyone menu includes fresh salads, craft burgers, CJ classics and now USDA prime wet-aged steaks
Sunday hours: 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
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