Easter is right around the corner, as some of us might have forgotten in the midst of all the 2014 Boston Marathon coverage, as the sporting event takes place just a day after the Easter holiday. But April 20 marks Easter 2014, and that means one thing: it’s time to plan brunch.
There are plenty of Boston restaurants planning an all-out Easter brunch this year, so make that reservation and prepare to treat yourself to Mimosas, Bloodys, eggs and ham all morning long. Just remember to save some room for all that Easter candy, too.
Bistro du Midi
272 Boylston Street, Back Bay; 617-426-7878
Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Specials: Three-course prix fixe menu with options like a marinated beet salad, tuna tartare, poached eggs with smoked salmon, grilled flat iron steak and lemon pistachio tarte for dessert. $50 per person.
Boston Chops
1375 Washington Street, South End; 617-227-5011
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Specials: Three-course prix fixe menu with options like an assorted fruit plate, duck confit omelet, blue crab grits and apple cobbler. $49 per person.
Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro
25 Charles Street, Beacon Hill; 617-723-7575
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Specials: Three-course prix-fixe menu featuring split pea soup, arugula salad, Tamworth ham, poached eggs and a dessert cart. $39 per person.
Pier6
1 8th Street, Charlestown; 617-337-0054
Brunch: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Specials: Chilled pea soup ($10), grilled asparagus salad ($11), slow roasted leg of lamb topped with yogurt, roasted carrots, coriander seed and piquillo pepper ($21) or brown sugar glazed ham with pea risotto, sweet potato and molasses jus ($17).
Social Restaurant & Bar
320 Washington Street, Newton; 617-244-4800
Brunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Specials: Pancake sliders, silver dollar pancakes stuffed with nutella and bananas ($8), gooey cinnamon rolls ($5), crčme brulee French Toast, thick-cut challah bread soaked in crčme an glaze ($11), BBQ and buffalo chicken lollipops ($12), crab cake benny ($14), and the all-natural burger topped with crispy onions and bacon aioli on a brioche bun ($12). Live music will be provided by The Steve Skop Jazz Trio.
Pantry at the VERVE
1360 Worcester Street, Natick; 508.653.8800
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Specials: Brunch buffet featuring assorted pastries, an omelet bar, a carving station with prime rib and pork loin, french toast, pancakes, and more. $35 per person, $20 for children 4-12, kids 3 and under eat free.
Gather
75 Northern Avenue, Seaport; 617-982-7220
Brunch: 10 to 3 p.m.
Specials: Lobster eggs benedict, huevos rancheros skillet, two eggs with ham or bacon or toast, Frosted Flake french toast. All a la carte.
Stephanie’s
on Tremont, 571 Tremont Street, Boston; 617-236-2063
on Newbury, 190 Newbury Street, Boston; 617-236-0990
in Southie, 130 Dorchester Ave, South Boston; 617-345-5495
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Specials: Grilled asparagus frittata, farmhouse hash, honey glazed Easter ham and eggs. A la carte.
Met Restaurant Group
Met Back Bay, 279 Dartmouth Street, Boston; 617-267-0451
The Metropolitan Club, 1210 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill; 617-731-0600
Brunch: Hours vary by location.
Specials: Lobster Benedict Cardinal served with crispy pancetta and grilled savory corn bread (served during brunch only, $23), Roasted Leg of Lamb stuffed with pine nuts and dates and served with spring pea risotto ($29), Kentucky Rubbed Ham Southern Style paired with creamed spinach and cheddar grits soufflé ($21) and Tres Leche Cake with berries and chantilly cream ($7).
Tryst
689 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington; 781-641-2227
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Specials: Two-course prix fixe menu with complimentary mimosas, featuring a berry parfait, a kale and brussels sprout salad, huevos rancheros, brioche french toast, steak and eggs and more. $28 per person.
Beat Hotel
13 Brattle Street, Cambridge; 617-499-0001
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Speicials: Three-course prix fixe menu with spiced carrot soup, bibb lettuce salad, baked spiral ham, roast lamb shoulder and more dishes. Live jazz performances will complement the brunch.
The Beehive
541 Tremont Street, South End; 617-423-0069
Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Specials: Three-course prix fixe menu with Italian Easter Egg Drop Soup, Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs, Blackened Crackling Ham with Citrus, Rum and Raisin sauce, Roast Leg of Lamb and more. There will also be a kids’ Easter Egg Hunt and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. $42.95 per person.
Anthem
Faneuil Hall; 617-720-5570
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Specials: Breakfast Pizza with bacon, eggs and mozz ($14), House Braised Corn Beef Hash ($14), Breakfast Burger ($18) and more, plus an array of specialty brunch cocktails like the Spicy Mary and the Summer Spritz.
Sky Restaurant
1369 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood; 781.255.8888
Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Specials: A brunch buffet featuring pastries and bagels, make-your-own omelets, hand-carved meats like roast turkey and angus sirloin, seasonal dishes, make-your-own Bloody Mary bar, hand made desserts and a four foot chocolate fountain. $32 for adults, $15 for children 7 to 12, children under 7 are free.
