Easter Brunch In NYC: Where To Dine For The Holiday

NEW YORK, NY — Whether it's a reason to make it through a church service or just part of your Sunday routine, Easter is as good a time as any to go out for a sumptuous brunch. And there's no shortage of spots in New York City to find a tasty springtime meal that you can finish off with a Cadbury cream egg.

Plenty of restaurants offering a range of cuisines — including some near city landmarks — will have prix fixe menus or other Easter specials.

Here's a roundup of some top Easter brunch choices around the city. Try to make a reservation no matter where you decide to go, as tables will likely fill up fast.

Manhattan

Brasserie 8 1/2
9 W. 57th St., Midtown
Grab as much upscale French cuisine as you can stomach from Chef Franck Deletrain's all-you-can-eat Easter buffet featuring more than 50 dishes for $59 per person. Wash down the meal with endless mimosas or bellinis for another $15.

Craft
49 E. 19th St., Flatiron
The James Beard Award-winning American eatery will have a two-course Easter brunch special with "family-style" starters and sides and a choice of main course for $55 per person.

Haven Rooftop
132 W. 47th St., Midtown
On top of a pair of Easter specials — salmon eggs Benedict and bagel with lox — the Sanctuary Hotel's rooftop eatery will have festive activities including egg decorating, an Easter bonnet contest and an Easter egg hunt with prizes.

The Cecil Steakhouse
210 W. 118th St., Harlem
This Harlem piano bar will host an Easter "Jazzy Brunch" with live music provided by Minton's Playhouse, featuring the Avalon Jazz Band.

Brooklyn

Yellow Magnolia
990 Washington Ave., Crown Heights
Chef Rob Newton's locally sourced eatery in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden will offer a two-course prix fixe special for just $38, including a mimosa or bloody Mary.

Dumonet Restaurant
315 Smith St., Caroll Gardens
This French American bistro by a husband-and-wife team will offer a special Easter menu for both brunch and dinner that includes eggs Benedict, roasted rack of lamb and wild Scottish salmon.

Wasan Brooklyn
440 Bergen St., Park Slope
The Japanese eatery featuring fresh local ingredients will have a few Easter specials, including a $13 bento box, two sushi rolls for $10 and a ramen meal for $16.

Aurora
70 Grand St., Williamsburg
The special Easter brunch menu at this Italian spot features 24-month prosciutto, eggs Granchio and Nutella French toast.

Queens

the dinerbar
9745 Queens Blvd., Rego Park
This classic but modern diner-style spot will have a special menu for the entire Easter weekend featuring food and drink specials. One is the Cadbury Egg Creme Milshake, an enormous sugary concoction garnished with marshmallow Peeps.

VIVO Mediterranean Grill
201-10 Cross Island Parkway, Bayside
This self-described "chic" Mediterranean eatery serving wild-caught fish and prime meats will offer two Easter specials — a $58 buffet and a $65 prix fixe menu that includes oysters, a leg of lamb and chicken and waffles.

Marbella Restaurant
220-33 Northern Blvd., Bayside
The Spanish restaurant that also serves French and Italian dishes will have its regular menu on offer for Easter, but a harpist will serenade diners for the holiday.

Trattoria Lucia
247-63 Jericho Turnpike, Bellerose
The Bellrose eatery serving up Italian favorites will offer a three-course Easter menu for $31.95 for adults and $19.95 for kids.

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