With Easter quickly approaching, now is the time to scout out the best brunch menus in the city. From grand buffets at luxurious hotels to exquisite dishes with a scenic view, there are so many tasty options to choose from this Easter. So gather your friends and family and prepare to embark on a holiday food journey.
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Enjoy a coastal-inspired Easter brunch at Bistro du Midi on Sunday, April 17. Guests will experience a three-course prix fixe menu of delightful delicacies like duck confit foie gras waffles, croque madame, Spanish octopus au poivre, moules frites, and vanilla bean crème brûlée. Brunch will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the regular dinner menu will be served from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Reservations can be made here. The cost is $75 per person.
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Brunch in style at Boston’s only five star waterfront hotel. Guests will enjoy a prix fixe brunch menu featuring roast Hudson Valley duck, lobster risotto, and an American caviar panini. Additionally, there will be an appearance by the Easter Bunny and activities suited for kids. All guests will dine to the accompaniment of a live jazz ensemble. The brunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. Reservations can be made here. The cost is $165 per person and $65 for kids 12 and under.
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At this Mario Carbone eatery, Easter brunch comes with views of the Public Gardens and heavenly bites. Start with the infamous squash carpaccio before indulging in the Easter Pie, made with ricotta, eggs, asparagus and salami. Then, a bite or two of the Ricotta Gnudi di Pecora is a must, whipped up with with sheep's milk ricotta, brown butter and caraway. Be sure to save room for dessert, as the Torta di Baci will send you into a blissful chocolate hazelnut coma. Brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 17 and reservations are recommended.
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Enjoy a plethora of mouthwatering brunch staples at both of Davio’s locations. At the Seaport locale, features include: white cheese pizza with bacon, egg, tomatoes and scallions, brioche French toast with berry compote and warm maple syrup, brunch potatoes, avocado toast with organic eggs and radishes, eggs benedict, and many more!
Head over to their Back Bay location for additional unique brunch specials, like: pork sausage with scrambled eggs and Vermont cheddar cheese, egg pizza with bacon, shishito peppers and over-easy eggs, and filet mignon Benedict. Brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 17 and reservations are recommended for both locations.
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Experience an interactive brunch like no other at the Easter Grand Brunch on Sunday, April 17. Guests will be able to observe their dish’s preparations at a variety of live food stations, like: a Moët & Chandon champagne bar, baked goods from Colette Bakery, a cotton candy cart from Le Petit Pouf, an eggs Benedict station, a raw bar, a carving station, and a French Crêperie station. Even the kids will be entertained with the help of a cookie decorating station and an appearance from the Easter bunny. Reservations can be made through OpenTable. The cost is $215 per person, $79 per child, and free for kids under 5 years old.
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Enjoy a prix fixe menu from acclaimed chef, and owner of Grand Tour, Michael Serpa. Some Easter specials will include favorites like asparagus soup, French ham, spring gnocchi, lamb shank, and rhubarb and apple tarte tatin with whipped cream. The multi-course meal will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. Reservations can be made here. The cost is $75 per person.
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Guests will be able to choose from two unique three-course prix fixe menus on Easter Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harvest. Their brunch menu includes classics like carved prime rib, roasted ham, ham and cheese Benedict and coconut cheesecake. Available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Easter Sunday, their dinner menu features a swordfish pastrami, an Atlantic salmon pan roast, and an herb-crusted rack of lamb. The prix fixe menus cost $68 per person for either brunch or dinner.
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Choose from brunch or dinner service this Easter Sunday at The Banks Fish House. Brunch will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature a new menu of Santa Barbara uni benedict, lemon pancakes, lobster roll, fried whole belly clams, and more. Dinner will be available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and feature the restaurant’s typical a la carte menu, with specials including: tuna crudo with pickled ramps, prime rib surf and turf, and saffron pappardelle pasta. Reservations can be made here.
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Celebrate the holidays on Cape Cod with beautiful oceanfront views to accompany your Easter brunch. Reservations at the resort will include a rooftop welcome hour with a raw bar, crepe station and brunch cocktails. Then, guests will venture to Pelham’s grand buffet for a sit-down dining experience. The buffet will include an omelet station, ribeye carving station, braised Vermont lamb ragout, brioche French Toast and a decadent dessert buffet. Reservations for the event are available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, and can be made here. The cost is $125 per person and $62 per child under 12 years old.
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After a long awaited return to brunch, Puritan & Co.’s droolworthy brunch menu has officially returned! Starting Easter Sunday, enjoy brunch service from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and head back to the spot every Sunday thereafter for a return to normal brunch service. Guests can choose a three-course meal from the extensive brunch menu while enjoying classic morning beverages and cocktails. View the full menu here and reserve your spot here. The cost is $65 per person.
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