Casa de Bandini
Make it a fiesta at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini in the Forum Carlsbad with a delicious brunch buffet! Take your pick from a selection that includes buttermilk pancakes, ceviche, green chile and cheese tamales, scrambled eggs, tri-tip with au jus, an omelette station, huevos con chorizo and Chile Colorado, tender cubed beef slowly simmered in a mildly spicy traditional red chile Colorado sauce. Add on champagne for $4.95 or mimosas for $6.95. End on a sweet note with fruit, flan, pan dulce and danishes. $28.95 for adults & $14.95 for children under 10. To make a reservation, call 760-634-3443.P
Casa Sol y Mar
Visit Diane Powers’ Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands Town Center to enjoy a celebratory Easter brunch buffet! The buffet offers: a carving station with favorites such as tri-tip grilled beef and honey baked ham; breakfast station with fiesta scrambled eggs, handmade flour tortillas, refried beans, chorizo, hickory smoked bacon, smoked sausage links, buttermilk pancakes and assorted muffins; and a dessert station with Mexican chocolate mousse, cinnamon sugared churros and caramel flan. Traditional lunch items like Tequila Lime Shrimp, Chicken Fajitas, Vegetarian Fajitas and Cheese Enchiladas are also included in the buffet. Drink options include a glass of champagne for $4.95, mimosas for $4.95 or a Bloody Mary for $6.95. $27.95 for adults & $13.95 for children under 10. To make a reservation, call 858-792-4100.P
The Westgate Hotel
Easter Bunny Teas: On Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, The Westgate will transform its traditional Parisian-style afternoon tea service into its annual springtime Easter Bunny Teas. This special Easter edition will feature a scrumptious selection of house-made sweet delicacies, kid-friendly petit-fours, delicious tea sandwiches, and pastries. After this splendid tea service, families are invited to participate in a colorful egg hunt on the Riviera Terrace followed by an exciting magic show that stars the Easter Bunny. Events will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on each day. The price is $79 for adults, $55 for children ages 4-12, and complimentary for ages three and under. Prices include tax and gratuity. Special event parking is available for $12. Tickets for the Easter Bunny Teas can be purchased online by visiting: www.westgatehotel.com/activities/hotel-events/easter-bunny-tea/
Easter Champagne Brunch: On Sunday, April 21, guests can toast the holiday and honor spring with a delicious Easter brunch marked by French elegance, and, of course, champagne. Dishes include fresh seafood, made-to-order omelets, carving stations, a special children’s buffet selection, as well as a full array of quintessentially European gourmet dishes. While adults will delight in this sophisticated Parisian experience, children will love the entertainment which includes face-painting and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price is $99 for adults, $35 for children ages 4-12, and complimentary for ages three and under. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Special event parking is available for $12. Reservations for Easter Brunch can be made by calling 619.238.1818 or visiting: www.westgatehotel.com/activities/hotel-events/easter-champagne-brunch/
Celebrate Easter with an extended three-course brunch, available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Priced at $38 per person, the three-course brunch selections include: house-made cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting and salted caramel; buttermilk fried quail, Texas quail with masa cake, duck gravy and pickled mustard seeds; ham and smashed avocado Benedict, house-made English muffins topped with poached eggs, serrano ham, charred onions and Hollandaise, served with BH home fries; braised carnitas chilaquiles with tomatillo sauce, cotija cheese, black beans, cilantro, lime cream and an up egg; butterscotch pudding with crème fraiche, pecan toffee and shortbread cookies; and more.
Celebrate Easter à la Franҫaise in Kensington, with a featured prix fixe brunch menu available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The three-course feast, priced at $55 per person, includes selections such as: savory Belgique prosciutto waffle, a Belgian-style waffle with fig jam, arugula, Gruyere cheese and fried egg; quiche maison, deep dish quiche with house-smoked bacon, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, Hollandaise, rosemary potatoes and salad; lapin au moutarde, rabbit with braised radishes, fava beans, fingerling potatoes and mustard jus; crêpe au Nutella, crêpe filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and topped with vanilla ice cream; and more. Specialty brunch cocktails, including a classic Bellini and bloody mary, will also be available.
Say “Buona Pasqua!” with a featured prix fixe brunch menu, available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The three-course brunch menu, priced at $56.95 per person includes: salmon bruschetta, smoked salmon with red onions, capers and herb crème fraiche; lobster eggs benedict, ciabatta bread topped with poached eggs, cold water lobster tail, baby arugula and Hollandaise sauce; salsiccia e pepperoni fritta, Italian baked omelet with sausage, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, provolone cheese and Bufala mozzarella, served with fresh fruit; cheesecake al cioccolato bianco with a chocolate cookie crust, fresh raspberry cream cheese filling and chocolate glaze; and more. Specialty brunch cocktails, including a pomegranate Bellini and cucumber basil martini, will also be available.
Enjoy Rustic Roots specialty brunch available this Easter Sunday. Executive Chef Marcel Childress will offer an array of breakfast and lunch dishes, salads, scrambles, sweet treats and more, with menu highlights including breakfast risotto with farro, red quinoa, spinach, mushroom, parmesan cheese and two poached eggs; shrimp toast with lemon pugliese bread, served with poached shrimp, herb aioli, shaved hardboiled egg and micro dill; traditional eggs benedict with a poached egg, Canadian bacon and hollandaise on a sourdough English muffin with breakfast potato; and acai bowls topped with granola, banana and a selection of fresh berries. Rustic Root will also host an “adult-approved” egg hunt with an array of prizes and its signature Bubbles & Berries tray and mimosa station. Brunch specials are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downstairs dining room on Sunday, April 21.
JRDN Restaurant
Gather beachside at JRDN in Pacific Beach for Easter brunch with a view. Served from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and spice things up with their Chilaquiles + Eggs served with chorizo, guajillo chili salsa, queso fresco, pico de gallo, avocado and lime crema. Sip on their acclaimed Brunch Mary or build-your-own mimosa while you take in the ocean views. To make reservations for Easter brunch, please call (858) 270-2323 or visit https://www.t23hotel.com/jrdn/
Trust Restaurant
Experience the wood-fired cookery of Chef Brad Wise, brunch style, at Trust Restaurant for their Easter brunch. Reserve your table early to try their Ultimate Sticky Bun, made daily in limited quantities. Save room for their Smoked Pork Shoulder Hash ($15) with sunny side egg, Fresno chili, black bean + radish salsa, n’duja mayo and cilantro or their Smoked Salmon Toast ($15) served with herb goat cheese, arugula, red onions, boiled egg, fried capers, radish and fresh fruit. Easter brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make reservations, please call (619) 795-6901 or visit https://www.trustrestaurantsd.com/.
Fort Oak
We recommend going with a group to share a little bit of everything but if you have to choose, try the Chicken Fried Quail and French Toast with hot honey, date puree and house-cultured butter or the Corn Beef Hash Benedict with poached eggs, cabbage, hollandaise, rye panko, and potatoes. Elevate your Easter brunch with one of their brunch cocktails like the Continental with a blend of rums, pineapple, lime, chai maple syrup, whole egg. Fort Oak will serve Easter brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make reservations by calling (619) 722-3398 or visiting https://fortoaksd.com/
20|Twenty Grill
Indulge in an elegant Easter celebration at 20|Twenty Restaurant in Carlsbad with friends and family this year. Executive Chef Julian Quiñones will prepare a gourmet brunch buffet featuring a made-to-order omelet station, raw bar, carving station, freshly baked desserts and more. A children’s menu will also be available. Easter brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m on Sunday, April 21. The price is $85 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling (760) 827-2500 or online at http://20twentygrill.com/#reservation.
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
Easter brunch will be served “surf style” at The Bier Garden. Located in the quaint surf town of Encinitas, highlights from their Easter brunch menu include their Lump Crab Benedict served with two poached eggs, bacon, roasted tomato, spinach, shallots, hollandaise sauce on butter croissants and their Fried Chicken & Maple Bacon Waffle the name speaks for itself. Grab a seat before noon to get $2 off their Bloody Mary menu; each of which are served with a beer chaser. Brunch is available on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monello
Incorporating ingredients from the Little Italy Farmer’s Market, guests can enjoy local flavors with an Italian influence. Though the weekly cheese wheel typically steals the show, other favorites include Freshly Baked Pasticceria (pastries) stuffed to order or the Brunch Piadin rolled bites of traditional Italian flatbread filled with eggs, applewood-smoked bacon, fontina cheese arrabbiata sauce and a side of roasted potatoes. To reserve your table for Easter brunch, please call (619) 501-0030 or visit www.lovemonello.com
Patisserie Melanie
Place a custom order at Patisserie Melanie for the perfect Easter brunch at home. Specializing in authentic French pastries, Chef Melanie is known for baking some of the best croissants and kougn-amanns in San Diego. New for spring are her Garden Macaron Collection which include elderflower, poppy, rose and violet. More spring pastries will be announced soon. Patisserie Melanie is open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quantities are limited, so place your special order for Easter by calling (619) 677-2132 or emailing Melanie@PatisserieMelanie.com
Storyhouse Spirits
Recently opened in the East Village, Storyhouse Spirits is hosting a spirited Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. House-made favorites crafted by Chef Nick Paulerio include Pork Belly Chilaquiles with house-cured pork belly, fire roasted salsa, scrambled egg, cotija cheese and cilantro lime aioli and Duck Hash featuring house-made duck confit, wood-fired scalloped potatoes and muenster cheese “hash”. Grab a seat early as this open air distillery, restaurant and bar has open seating where guests can soak in the sun and awesome views of the East Village.
THE MED at La Valencia
The ocean view restaurant boasts a food smorgasbord full of action stations and whimsical dishes. Guests can choose from items such as quiche, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, a seafood selection of fresh shucked oysters, crudo, crab claws and jumbo shrimp, fresh salads and crudité, as well as action stations such as omelets, meat carving and dessert. They will also have three Easter Egg Hunts for little ones at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, with a special visit from the Easter Bunny at those times as well. The brunch buffet menu is $89 per adult, and $39 per child. Reservations required: https://www.lavalencia.com/dining/the-med
Talk about hops! Head to Pacific Beach AleHouse on Easter Sunday for $4 AleHouse drafts all day, plus $10 champagne bottles available from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and brunch from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., including AleHouse favorites such as Pecan Crusted French Toast and Loaded Skillet Hash, plus plenty of brunch libations to go around!
Perched along the shoreline in Pacific Beach, this coastal hotspot will offer endless rose, along with Loaded Cinnamon Buns, a plate of three homemade cinnamon buns smothered in white icing and topped with sliced bananas, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and blueberry compote, Eggs Benedict, stacked with an English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise, served with your choice of side, and finally, their Spring Fling Scramble, featuring English peas, asparagus, baby heirloom tomato, chives, crumbled goat cheese , sliced avocado and choice of toast. The special brunch menu will be available from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Union Kitchen & Tap’s Gourmet Easter Brunch will be matched with live acoustic music from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., plus $15 bottomless mimosas. The buffet will be priced at $35 per person, and will include a variety of sweet and savory brunch items crafted to elevate your Easter Sunday experience. If Encinitas is closer to your stomping grounds, rest assured that Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas will feature a slew of brunch cocktail and food specials honed for the occasion, paired with bottomless mimosas from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring the kids along for special Easter treats!
Since no Easter is complete without an Easter bunny photo-op, Backyard Kitchen & Tap will host their Easter Egg-Stravaganca, complete with a brunch buffet and pancake station from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., priced at $17.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids, and special Easter cocktails for the adults. Enjoy live acoustic entertainment from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., and bring the youngsters to meet the Easter bunny – furbabies included!
Indulge in April food and drink specials, including their Peep Show Mocha, prepared with toasted marshmallow, espresso, mocha, milk, whipped cream and a Peep garnish for good measure. If a boozy brunch is in order, try your hand at their Sunrise Service Mimosa, crafted from raspberry, orange juice, prosecco and an orange garnish. Check out their Protein Sampler Board, a charcuterie spread complete with a variety of breakfast-style meats and cheeses, plus two eggs any style topped with hollandaise, fresh fruit and house potatoes.
Wake up with their Iced Coco Mocha, comprised of chocolate, coconut, espresso and milk, topped with whipped cream, a sprinkling of mocha powder and coconut shavings. Sip your way to a tropical paradise with their Tropical Fruit Mimosa Flight, featuring Passion Fruit, Kiwi, Coconut/Raspberry and Pineapple tasters – an idyllic accompaniment to their Chicken-Mango Sausage Scramble special, prepared with three eggs, Canadian bacon, applewood smoked bacon, red onion and cheddar cheese.
Crown Landing
Selections include a benedict bar, omelet station, a variety of
salads, a carving station featuring an assortment of meats, seafood
favorites, an artisan display and an array of desserts. There is even a
special buffet for the little ones, featuring the ultimate kid’s picks. Don’t
miss the Easter Bunny and egg hunts throughout the day for resort and
brunch guests. $65 for adults and $25 for kids. To secure your reservation call 619-424-4444 or visit opentable.com.
JSix Easter Brunch
DEnjoy an egg-cellent Easter Brunch at JSix! The East Village hot spot will be serving dishes such as Green Chilaquiles with tomatillo, avocado, chicken, cotija and crema, and Brioche French Toast with apricot almond sauce, mascarpone gelato and toasted almonds. The restaurant also carries lighter fare, like their Honest Protein Bowl with egg whites, avocado, black beans, grilled chicken and spinach, and House-Made Granola with Greek yogurt, mixed berries and honey.W
The Local Eatery and Drinking Hole
Eat local this Easter at The Local’s holiday brunch menu! Nestled in the heart of downtown San Diego, the restaurant and bar will be serving up springtime specials such as, Ham Quiche, Crab Benedict and a decadent Cinnamon French Toast Bread Pudding with a Grand Marnier Cream Cheese icing. Guests can also kick off their holiday with The Local’s famous brunch beverages, like theLocal Mary, The Dude and Hot Cox. Easter Sunday reservations will be accepted, although they will not be required.
OB Surf Lodge Easter Brunch
You’ll be looking on the sunny side up with OB Surf Lodge’s oceanfront brunch views! The family-friendly waterfront restaurant is known for their deliciously sweet and savory brunch options including their Carnitas Benny with roasted poblano, avocado, jack cheese and ancho hollandaise. They are also known for their Brie Stuffed French Toast served with a seasonal fruit jam and toasted macadamia nuts.
In addition to their regularly scheduled brunch featuring breakfast sandwiches, hearty hashes and a Skyy Vodka Bloody Mary bar, barleymash will also be offering Executive Chef Kevin’s specialty Black Forest Ham Steak & Eggs on Easter Sunday. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., come in to dine, drink and enjoy live music from local band, The Counterfeits, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
North Park’s Louisiana Purchase will be launching their brand-new brunch on Easter weekend! Guests can enjoy dishes like LP Sardou – a 4 oz steak over English muffin and cream spinach, topped with crab boil poached eggs and a Marchand de vin and bearnaise or an Open Face Jambalaya Omlet.The Southern-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar will be offering food and drink specials throughout both Saturday and Sunday. Keep an eye on Louisiana Purchase’s social media for more details leading up to the fun-filled weekend.
The open-air dining establishment will be serving up specialty dishes, such as Prime Rib and Lox, as well as their weekend Mega-mosas! $15 gets you a bottle of Cupcake Prosecco and your choice of orange juice, guava or strawberry puree. Easter eggs will be hidden throughout Park 101 for the kiddos to find throughout the day. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made by emailing events@park101carlsbad.com.
On Sunday, April 21st, The Smoking Gun’s Walk of Champagne Brunch will be paired with adult Easter eggs. For brunch you can look forward to gourmet biscuit dishes, like the Brisket Biscuit N’ Gravy, with eggs, caramelized onions, arugula and smoked beef brisket. Brunch also consists of sweet menu items like bacon pancakes, along with a handful of savory plates. And don’t forget the drinks – Irish Coffee, made with Jameson Caskmates, Dark Horse Coffee Roasters and whipped cream, is a great way to toast to the holiday!
Celebrate Easter at Vistal
Ring in spring with a decadent brunch buffet of chilled seafood, cheese, charcuterie, salads, pastries, desserts and bottomless mimosas, plus made-to-order entrees like stone crab benedict and braised short rib hash. Little ones can look forward to greeting an Easter bunny and will receive a complimentary Easter basket for dessert. Located on the 3rd floor on the hotel, guests can enjoy remarkable views of San Diego Bay from Vistal’s dining room and patio boast. $68 for adults and $34 for children 12 and under. For reservations: Call 619-535-0485 or visit opentable.com/r/vistal-san-diego.
Lazy Hippo
Wake up with an Easter morning treat to kick off your festive brunching at this charming downtown breakfast cafe. With the purchase of any breakfast item of your choice from Breakfast Enchiladas to Chicken & Waffles and more, receive a free indulgent Cinnamon Roll Pancake with your order!
Amici’s Ristobar
Amici’s Ristobar has set the stage for an exciting Easter Brunch Buffet, nestled in Carmel Valley’s The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. From 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, check out a brunch buffet of Easter Sunday favorites and more at this casual-upscale neighborhood restaurant. $39.99 for adults and only $19.99 for kids ten and under.
Cesarina
Visit the charming trattoria for a special ‘Pasqua’ menu, inspired by the traditional Italian Easter feast that celebrates the spring harvest in Italy. Alongside the restaurant’s extensive menu of eggless pastas made in house daily, Cesarina will be honoring the holiday with five special a la carte dishes, including Gnocchi al Ragù D’Agnello (homemade purple potato gnocchi, hand chopped lamb ragù, parmigiano) and Pastiera Napoletana (Easter ricotta tart). The Pasqua menu will be offered for lunch and dinner; reservations are recommended.
