It’s one of those holidays that sneaks up on you. You think you’re done. You’ve soldiered through Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day, and you’re feeling so free, until suddenly…it’s time to glaze a ham. And set the table for 10. And make some pastel desserts. It’s Easter.
Luckily, restaurants throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex are preparing Easter brunches, offering both traditional menus and creative alternatives. Whether you’d like to recreate what you might have made at home, minus the mess, or you’d prefer an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet or an Indian feast, this list of 13 has you covered.
Dee Lincoln Prime
From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday, this steak and sushi house in the Star in Frisco will be serving a special menu. Try the one-day-only Easter roll (yellowtail, spicy crab, roasted jalapeño, avocado, sambal, and cilantro), or pair a Bloody Mary with crab cakes, Nutella-stuffed French toast, or braised tenderloin potstickers. Dee Lincoln is also known for serving some of the best steaks out of Japan, including the Kagoshima A5 strip.6670 Winning Dr. #400, Frisco, deelincolnprime.com
Sanjh
Enjoy Easter brunch at this elegant Indian restaurant in Las Colinas between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (The last reservation is at 1:30 p.m.) Highlights include appetizers fresh from the tandoor; slow-roast chicken with vegetables; and chaat, dosa, and dessert stations. Known for its cocktail program, Sanjh will also be slinging all its best drinks. Don’t miss the Mesmerizing Medikeri, named for a southern Indian hill town. It’s dark Indian rum mixed with peanut and caramel syrup and espresso. 5250 N. O’Connor Blvd. Ste. 146, Irving, sanjhrestaurant.com
Ida Claire
On Easter from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this southern restaurant will offer a “Bubble Board,” equipped with everything you need for some Easter Sunday day drinking: Prosecco, fresh fruit, juices, and edible flowers. Diners can use the ingredients to craft their own drinks to pair with dishes from the brunch menu, including biscuits with bacon gravy, seafood fondue, and shrimp and grits. 5001 Belt Line Rd., Dallas, ida-claire.com
Toro Toro
A Central and South American restaurant with locations all over the world, including Malta, Qatar, and Dubai, Toro Toro offers family-style dining in a luxurious ambiance. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter, indulge in a sprawling buffet ($75 for adults, $20 for children under 12, free for children under five) with a cold station, salad bar, omelet station, and dessert station. Brunch specialties include octopus anticuchos (skewers), marinated prime rib, and pork belly arepas. 200 Main St., Fort Worth, torotorofortworth.com
Haywire Plano
With three levels and a high-energy vibe, Haywire Plano is always a party. On Easter, the brunch buffet ($59.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids ages five to 12, and free for children four and under) will include carving stations, a seafood bar, a taco bar, desserts, and more. Haywire is located in Legacy West, so enjoy a few mimosas and then enjoy your day off by wandering through the shops. 5901 Winthrop St. Ste. 110, Plano, haywirerestaurant.com
Ferah Smoke House + Cantina
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the all-you-can-eat Easter brunch buffet at this barbecue-Tex-Mex fusion restaurant in Wylie is a steal: $38 for adults, $15 for kids. The spread will include everything from smoked brisket, andouille sausage, and baby back ribs to chicken enchiladas, elote, and dulce-stuffed churros. Grab a seat on the covered patio or enjoy the ranch-themed ambiance inside. 950 S. Westgate Way, Wylie, ferahsc.com
Adolphus Hotel
For an elegant Easter day indulgence, try the brunch buffet in the Grand Ballroom at Adolphus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $140, each adult gets a glass of sparkling wine, access to the unlimited buffet, and complimentary valet. Kids 12 and under can enjoy the buffet for $50. Check out the made-to-order omelet station and the carving station, and enjoy fresh seafood and Easter-themed pastries. 1321 Commerce St., Dallas, marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalak-the-adolphus-autograph-collection/overview/
Nobu
No one in the family will complain if you forgo the ham and take everyone to this famous Japanese-Peruvian restaurant for an all-you-can-eat Easter buffet. For $90 a person, enjoy both Western and Japanese dishes, sushi, pastries, and live chef stations. Some highlights include miso-marinated cod on butter lettuce, spicy tuna crispy rice, and shrimp tempura rolls. 400 Crescent Ct., Dallas, noburestaurants.com/dallas/home
Mister Charles
This Michelin-recommended fine-dining restaurant is offering Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $125 prix-fixe menu includes three courses plus optional add-ons. Sneak previews from the first course include crab cakes and brioche French toast with banana foster. For the entrée, dig into halibut with sauce vierge or crab eggs benedict, among other tasty dishes. Finish off the meal with pistachio tiramisu. Optional add-ons throughout the meal, including oysters and caviar service, will elevate the luxurious experience. 3219 Knox St. Ste. 170, Dallas, themistercharles.com
Monarch
For $125 per person, dig into Easter brunch on the 49th floor of the National, in the contemporary Italian restaurant with the best bird’s-eye view of Dallas. The pre-fixe menu begins with warm pastries, including lemon poppyseed raspberry muffins, and an antipasta board featuring marinated tomatoes, hummus, salumi, and grilled focaccia. Choose among six entrees and enjoy lemon blueberry shortcake for dessert. Every table gets to share three sides, too. 1401 Elm St. 49th Floor, Dallas, monarchrestaurants.com
Ocean Prime
Be sure to start with a cocktail Easter day before 3 p.m. at this swanky steak and seafood house in Hotel Crescent Court. Ocean Prime is as known for its innovative cocktails as it is for its tasty fresh fish and top-of-the-line filets. The refreshing Don Julio Reposado-based Tequila Sour includes zesty tropical flavors and plenty of citrus. Pair your drinks with lobster toast, prime steak and eggs, or smoked salmon latkes. 2101 Cedar Springs Rd. #150, Dallas, ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/dallas/
Uchi and Uchiko Plano
Hai Hospitality’s chic Japanese restaurants Uchi in Dallas and Uchiko in Plano will be offering the same Easter lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The $60 six-course meal will include hama chili (thinly sliced yellowtail in a spicy dressing), as well as nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls. Finish it all off with Uchi’s signature fried milk, a vanilla custard dessert. uchirestaurants.com
Perry’s
Don’t feel like cooking for everyone on Easter? This beloved steakhouse has you covered. Through Sunday, April 5, you can order Perry’s triple-glazed Easter ham and sides online for a stress-free holiday meal at home. Or skip the cleanup altogether and dine in on Easter from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., when Perry’s will serve a $49 prix fixe menu featuring a choice of pear salad or carrot-ginger soup, followed by sliced, double-smoked, triple-glazed ham with mashed potatoes and green beans almondine. Kids 12 and under can enjoy the same entrée and sides—minus the appetizer—for $19. Multiple locations, perryssteakhouse.com
