Easter is right around the corner, which means it’s time to hop to it and start planning! Below is a selection of local restaurants offering Easter brunches and family meals that are sure to make Easter eggs-tra special.
Driftwood Kitchen - LAGUNA BEACH
Join Driftwood Kitchen for an incredible seaside Easter Buffet Brunch. Acclaimed Chef Rainer Schwarz celebrates the holiday with an Iced Seafood Station, made-to-order Omelette Station, Fish Station, Hot Station with Brunch favorites, and Carving Station with whole-roasted Double R Ranch Prime Rib of Beef and spiral-sliced, baked Honey Ham. Driftwood Kitchen offers a full bar with signature cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle. This special Easter Brunch will be held on Sunday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pricing for adults is $95; children are $25. Reservations can be made online at opentable.com/driftwood-kitchen or by calling 949-715-7700.
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar — TUSTIN & NEWPORT BEACH
Celebrate Easter Sunday the Winery Way! The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar is hosting a very special brunch in honor of one of the most beautiful holidays of the year at both its Tustin and Newport Beach locations on Sunday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They will be featuring a special Spring-inspired, prix-fixe menu, courtesy of Executive Chef Yvon Goetz. Guests are able to enhance their Easter Brunch with a Seafood Tower or partake in Endless Mimosas. Prices and menus vary by location. Beverages, tax, and gratuity are separate. To learn more or to make reservations, please call Tustin at (714) 258-7600 or Newport Beach at (949) 999-6622. See the menu for each location online at thewineryrestaurants.com.
Knife Pleat — COSTA MESA (South Coast Plaza)
Michelin-starred Chef Tony Esnault is offering a special Easter-inspired Saturday Afternoon Tea Service on Saturday, April 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Bring out-of-town family and friends to enjoy Knife Pleat’s noted Tea Service with a selection of expertly selected teas, alongside fresh scones, elegantly composed tea sandwiches and other luxury savory items, and exquisite hand-made desserts - all with festive Easter holiday flair! View the Afternoon Tea menu and optional Caviar Service online at knifepleat.com. Reservations may be made by calling 714-266-3388 or online at knifepleat.com.
The Great Maple – NEWPORT BEACH
Enjoy an Easter meal with the entire family at Great Maple! From April 3 through April 9, enjoy specials, including housemade Strawberries & Cadbury Cream Doughnuts and Truffled Deviled Eggs. Partake in Springtime Sips such as In Bloom, a butterfly pea flower tea cocktail featuring Bar Hill Vodka, and Days of Youth ‘The Diver’ Brut by the glass or bottle. For more information and reservations, please visit thegreatmaple.com.
The Waterfront Beach Resort – HUNTINGTON BEACH
Spend Easter by the ocean with family and friends enjoying a Beachside Easter Brunch at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 9. Feast on a generous spread of brunch favorites, including an ocean-to-table selection of Oysters, Snow Crab Claws and Jumbo Shrimp, as well as traditional Maple Sugar-Glazed Ham and Slow-Baked Prime Rib. The whole family will enjoy live music, photos with the Easter Bunny, custom balloon animals, a petting zoo, and air-brush body art. The price for The Waterfront Beach Resort’s Easter Brunch is $149 for adults and $79 for children 12 and under (includes service charge & tax; excludes EventBrite fees). Space is limited and reservations must be made via Eventbrite HERE.
Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar — ORANGE
Treat your family to Easter Brunch at Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar! Located in historic Old Towne Orange, this beloved establishment is offering a Sunday Easter Brunch featuring fresh, awe-inspiring ingredients. They’ve got something for everyone — from their noted Duck Confit Chilaquiles, to Bread Pudding French Toast and Chicken & Waffles. Don’t forget our Brunch-y beverages — Bottomless Mimosas with fresh orange juice, famous Irish Coffee, and Haven Bloody Marys with housemade Bloody Mary mix. Join them from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 9 when they will also have a few specials that your entire family is sure to enjoy! To make reservations or place orders, guests may call (714) 221-0680 or visit havencraftkitchen.com.
Hendrix Restaurant & Bar — LAGUNA NIGUEL
Enjoy a lavish Easter Brunch Buffet with family and friends on Sunday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hendrix. Attended stations will feature your brunch favorites, from Eggs Benedict, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and made-to-order Omelettes, to carved Double R Ranch Prime Rib and Honey Baked, Mustard Glazed Ham. Bottomless Mimosas are only an additional $18 per guest (two-hour limit)! This special buffet is priced at $79 per guest, $19 for children 13 and younger, and free for those 6 years and younger. Hendrix offers a full bar with signature cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle. Reservations are recommended for this special brunch. Find the full menu and make reservations online at hendrixoc.com or call 949-248-1912.
Fable & Spirit – NEWPORT BEACH
This Easter Sunday, Fable & Spirit Executive Chef David Shofner sets the tone with an elevated take on classic Brunch favorites. Standout offerings include Wood-Fired Shakshuka featuring baked eggs, poblano, Moroccan spiced tomato, crème fraiche, and queso fresco, served with naan; and House-Smoked Salmon on toasted pumpernickel, with everything bagel spice, citrus-infused red onion, dill crème fraiche, hardboiled egg, and crispy capers. On Sunday, April 9, Brunch will be offered from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and Dinner will be offered from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, guests may call 949-409-9913 or visit are fableandspirit.com. (Picture above).
Georgia’s Restaurant — ANAHEIM & LONG BEACH
Your favorite Soul Food restaurant is offering Easter Sunday Brunch at both of its locations – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Georgia’s Anaheim Packing House and from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Georgia’s Long Beach Exchange. Georgia’s is steeped in the tradition of Soul Food, with casual dining in a family-friendly environment. On Easter, adults may partake in specially priced Brunchy cocktails, including Peach Sangria for $5, Mimosa for $5, Hard Lemonade for $5, and Bloody Mary for $7. For more information or to order directly, please call Georgia’s Restaurant at the Anaheim Packing House at (714) 906-1900 or at the Long Beach Exchange at (562) 420-5637. Menus and online ordering are available at georgias-restaurant.com.
Sushi Roku — NEWPORT BEACH
Enjoy a non-traditional Easter dining experience at Sushi Roku, where you and your family can feast on inventive, globally inspired Japanese cuisine. With a diverse menu that unites traditional Japanese cuisine and vibrant global flavors with the seasonal bounty our California landscape provides, Sushi Roku features the finest, freshest fish from around the globe. Certified sake sommeliers and mixologists have crafted a diverse and exceptional beverage menu to complement the cuisine. Reservations for Sunday, April 9 are recommended by calling (949) 706-3622 or visiting sushiroku.com.
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