With brighter days and bursts of tulips, one of brunch fans’ favorite holidays is springing closer. Easter falls on Sunday, April 5 this year, and while you could cook up an extravagant meal, local brunch spots make it easy to take a shortcut.
Spend time with those you love while enjoying a lavish buffet, a prix fixe menu, or delicious à la carte specials. This guide also covers festive events like all-ages egg hunts, a hands-on chocolate workshop, and more. With that, here’s where to celebrate in Denver this Easter.
Easter Brunch Buffets
The Camper
The Omni Interlocken Hotel’s signature restaurant will serve a mountain-inspired holiday brunch. Savor local cheeses and charcuterie, deviled eggs three ways, options from a Benedict bar, and entrées like corn truffle risotto and lamb porterhouse with sweet yam crisp. More will be available from the carving station, including orange blossom honey-glazed ham and herb-crusted salmon Wellington with lemon-dill beurre blanc. Seating can be booked between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $79 per adult and $45 per child. 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, omnihotels.com
Chez Maggy
This restaurant serves modern French fare inside the Thompson hotel, and for Easter it will host a festive brunch between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5. Select from your choice of entrée, such as the new Crab Cake Benedict or classic Croque Madame. Also enjoy endless bites from a spread of deviled eggs, mini quiches, carrot cake, and more for $55 per person. À la carte children’s meals will also be available. 1616 Market St., Denver, chezmaggydenver.com
Clayton Hotel & Members Club
Members and staycationers will have access to an exclusive brunch buffet at the Clayton Hotel in Cherry Creek. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the sophisticated second-floor dining room will serve seasonal favorites, plus bottomless mimosas for an additional $35. Standard seating is priced at $70 per adult and $25 per child. After brunch, families can head to the sixth-floor rooftop for a charming Easter egg hunt. 233 Clayton St., Denver, claytondenver.com
Corinne
Dine on brunch classics and seasonal delights at this upscale eatery inside downtown’s Le Méridien hotel, then join the property-wide egg hunt. All ages are welcome, with prizes like food and drink vouchers for 54thirty, the city’s highest open-air rooftop bar. Located on the 20th floor, this dazzling lounge will open early on Easter, serving specials like the Petal Spritz and bourbon-based Crisp Apple Sour starting at noon. 1455 California St., Denver, corinnedenver.com
Eddie Merlot’s
The holiday brunch buffet at this premium steakhouse chain will include a wide assortment of favorites. From the carving station you’ll find grilled lamb, ham, and filet mignon tenderloin. Oysters and ahi tuna grace the seafood display, and you can also dive into fresh salads, and breakfast classics like Belgian waffles, cherrywood-smoked bacon, eggs Benedict, Lyonnaise potatoes, and more, including desserts. Seating is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $79 per adult and $24 per child. 10110 E. Dry Creek Rd., Englewood, eddiemerlots.com
Ellyngton’s
This Easter, visit the historic Brown Palace Hotel for a celebratory brunch at Ellyngton’s. Along with an elevated setting, the restaurant will offer a beautiful spread featuring slow-roasted prime rib, beef tenderloin shepherd’s pie, made-to-order omelets, freshly shucked oysters, and more. Seating is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and tickets cost $135 per person. 321 17th St, Denver, opentable.com
Fire Restaurant & Lounge
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Art Hotel’s signature restaurant will serve a lavish brunch buffet featuring pineapple-glazed ham, brined and roasted chicken, and more from the carving station. The selection will also include fresh seafood, custom omelets, a yogurt bar, and decadent desserts, all for $25 per child and $75 per adult. Complete the experience with bottomless mimosas or sparkling rosé for an additional $22. 1201 Broadway, Denver, thearthotel.com
Former Saint Craft Kitchen & Taps
This stylish restaurant within downtown’s Hyatt Regency hotel will hold a delicious brunch buffet between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Pair prime rib and glazed ham from its carving station with a wide selection of seasonal dishes, and reserve seating for $55 per adult and $28 per child. 650 15th Street, Denver, hyatt.com
Freedom Street Social
Oscar Padilla, one of our favorite local chefs and the owner of Gaucho Parrilla inside Freedom Street Social, will lead his team in crafting a holiday brunch buffet inside the buzzy food hall. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., expect pancake and carving stations, omelets and eggs made-to-order, desserts including a self-serve ice cream bar, and more. Tickets cost $40 per adult and $20 per child. Reserve here. 15177 Candelas Pkwy., Arvada, freedomstreetsocial.com
Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek
Starting at 10 a.m., the elevated Halcyon ballroom will host a springtime brunch buffet featuring seasonal favorites, chef-crafted selections, and sweet indulgences. The experience costs $30 per child and $75 per adult. A cash bar will also be available, offering mimosas and more. 245 Columbine St., Denver, halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com
The Inverness Denver
This Hilton Golf & Spa Resort will welcome all to its elegant brunch at the Garden Terrace. Dine on a wide variety of dishes and elevated bites, including selections from its dazzling seafood display, and sip on free-flowing champagne and mimosas. Tickets are available between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for $115 per person, reserve here. 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood, hilton.com
The Jacquard
From 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., the second floor of this Cherry Creek hotel will hold a grand brunch buffet. Book seating to savor prime rib and honey-glazed ham from the carving station, raw bar selections, made-to-order omelets, cheddar biscuits and gravy, French toast, and a display of sweets. Families can also enjoy egg dying and photos with the Easter bunny. The experience costs $95 per adult and $35 per child; seating for those under five years old is complimentary. 222 Milwaukee St., Denver, thejacquard.com
Range
The downtown Renaissance hotel’s signature restaurant will offer an extensive brunch selection including beef and ham carving stations, a lox bagel bar, build-your-own omelets, and several standout dishes like bison Benedicts, beef tallow and cheddar biscuits with jalapeño-chorizo gravy, and French toast with orange curd and huckleberry syrup. Save room for desserts such as macarons, beignets, and crème brûlée cups. Available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the feast is priced at $80 per adult and $22 per child, reserve here. 918 17th St., Denver, rangedowntown.com
St Julien Hotel & Spa
During brunch in the St Julien’s Xanadu Ballroom, indulge in options from the carving and omelet stations, fresh raw bar, and irresistible dessert display. Mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar round out the extensive selection. Book reservations between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $109 per adult and $49 per child; those under four years old dine for free. Little ones can also look forward to egg hunts and appearances from the Easter bunny. 900 Walnut St., Boulder, stjulien.com
Tamayo
Toast free-flowing Bloody Marys and margaritas during Tamayo’s brunch buffet, and pair them with plates of jackfruit tinga tacos, chilaquiles, vegetable enchiladas, caramelized plantains, and more for $59 per person (or skip the cocktails and pay $42). Seating at this lively Larimer Square restaurant is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1400 Larimer St., Denver, tamayodenver.com
Toro by Richard Sandoval
An endless supply of Latin-inspired dishes will be served during Toro’s special holiday brunch. Priced at $90, tickets will also include bottomless cocktails such as mango mimosas and margaritas. This Cherry Creek mainstay inside Hotel Clio will also offer its standard weekend brunch menu on Easter for $75 per person. 150 Clayton Ln., Denver, torodenver.com
Urban Farmer
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Oxford Hotel’s restaurant will serve a decadent brunch buffet. Fill your plate with fresh oysters, Colorado roasted leg of lamb, made-to-order omelets, and hearty dishes like boursin scrambled eggs, chicken green chile sausage, and breakfast potato casserole. There will also be a waffle bar and a generous dessert display, plus bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys for $25. Standard tickets are $95 per adult and $45 per child. 1659 Wazee St., Denver, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
Wonderyard Garden + Table
Sip a complimentary glass of bubbles within Wonderyard’s dreamy garden setting with reservations to its holiday brunch buffet. The selection will include sweet and savory classics along with seasonal specials, plus mimosa towers and other craft cocktails. Book seating between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $55 per person. 2200 Larimer St., Denver, wonderyard.com
Prix Fixe Easter Menus
Corrida
Book brunch at one of the metro area’s most scenic rooftop restaurants. Along with Flatirons views, Corrida will offer a $55 three-course menu from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Start with your choice of lobster bisque, a Spanish tortilla, or braised beef atop rosemary polenta. Then, select your entrée: steak and eggs, petrale sole, eggs Benedict, or an aged beef and lamb burger. Dessert is a tough choice between a hazelnut chocolate mousse tart and green rhubarb sorbet. 1023 Walnut St., Boulder, corridaboulder.com
Elway’s
Between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., a live DJ will set a celebratory tone at the Ritz-Carlton’s upscale chophouse. Elway’s three-course lunch menu begins with a spring pea and asparagus velouté, heirloom tomato and burrata salad, or smoked salmon rillette. For the main course, select from herb-roasted chicken, slow-roasted prime rib, grilled Mediterranean sea bass, and wild mushroom risotto. A bottomless dessert display featuring chocolate tortes, lemon meringue tartlets, and more completes the lavish $90 feast. 1881 Curtis St., Denver, elways.com
Le Bilboquet
This fancy French restaurant in Cherry Creek will host brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($110), followed by dinner service from 5 to 8 p.m. ($125). Begin your three-course meal with a minted English pea soup, king fish crudo, a Caesar-dressed artichoke salad, or foie gras mousse. Entrée selections include honey-baked ham, the signature Cajun chicken, seared branzino, and steak frites. End with your choice of dessert: vanilla crème brulée, fondant au chocolat, or mixed berries with fresh whipped cream. 299 St. Paul St., Denver, opentable.com
À La Carte Easter Specials
Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood
While not typically open for brunch, the Blue Island outposts in Cherry Creek and Lone Tree will welcome holiday diners as early as 10:30 a.m. Toast a peach-thyme Bellini or Salty Girl Espresso Martini over specials like Coastal Eggs Benedict featuring your choice of smoked salmon or crab cakes. The main menu will also include limited-time dishes like an indulgent Lobster Frites and crab-crusted Chilean sea bass. Multiple locations, blueislandoysterbar.com
Guard and Grace
Alongside its standard menu, Guard and Grace will serve a flavorful selection of brunch dishes: warm monkey bread with sea salt caramel and mascarpone icing, a Korean barbecue-style short rib Benedict, duck confit hash with poblano pico, a Colorado leg of lamb sandwich, and a build-your-own toast plate featuring house-smoked salmon. Reservations are available from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1801 California St., Denver, guardandgrace.com
Ocean Prime
The Larimer Square and DTC locations of this upscale chain will offer several brunch specials on Easter through 3 p.m. Pair a citrus rhubarb mimosa with crabcake eggs Benedict, brioche French toast, prime steak and eggs, or a smoked salmon latke with caviar and chive sour cream, among other elevated entrées. Multiple locations, ocean-prime.com
More Easter Experiences
March 21: The Orchard Town Center
On Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., this vibrant outdoor mall in Westminster will host a free celebration inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland. Snap photos with the White Rabbit, Alice, and other storybook characters, and take part in various festivities. This includes an Easter egg scavenger hunt, with surprises and candy stashed inside participating businesses. Balance out all the sugar with a stop at one of several on-site restaurants. 14697 Delaware St., Westminster, theorchardtowncenter.com
April 4: Elway’s
Prior to serving Easter’s prix fixe menu, Elway’s will host a chocolate egg decorating experience on Saturday, April 4 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. This chef-led class will teach participants how to pipe royal icing designs, paint with chocolate, and embellish their edible centerpiece with sugar pearls, pressed florals, and more. A set of two tickets costs $214 and, in addition to your take-home creation, includes light refreshments. 1881 Curtis St., Denver, eventbrite.com
April 4: Four Mile Historic Park
Complete with cocktails and food truck fare, the holiday extravaganza at Four Mile Historic Park offers fun for the entire family. Enjoy egg hunts for all ages (including a new adult-only event), themed contests and crafts, photos with the Easter bunny, live music, and more. Two sessions will be offered on Saturday, April 4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m.; tickets start at $20. 715 S. Forest St., Denver, fourmilepark.org
