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Like daffodils, morel mushrooms, and that inescapable haze of yellow-green tree pollen, Easter Sunday--and the requisite brunch-is a sure sign that spring has arrived, this year on April 20, a little later than normal.
Instead of listing every restaurant serving a brunch on that day, this year we'll just throw down the hits and the vitals. It should go without saying that reservations are mandatory on this holiday--so we won't bother to even mention it. Our recommendations are below. At press time there were availabilities, except as noted.
THE TRIED AND TRUE:
The Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Price: $89 per adult, $44.50 per child (5-12), free for children under 5
Hours: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m; seatings available 3 p.m. and after
Menu highlights: Visual and culinary theme is “Through the Garden." Specialties this yerar are Sea Salt Crusted Red Snapper; Bison Steak w/ Spring Vegetables & Green Peppercorn Brandy Sauce; Roasted Duck w/ Fiddlehead Ferns, Red Cabbage & Spiced Apples; pastries by internationally-acclaimed pâtissier Nathaniel Reid
100 Carondelet Plaza, 314-863-6300
Cielo Restaurant & Bar at The Four Seasons, St. Louis
Buffet, including complimentary mimosas and bottomless Bloody Mary bar; face painting, animal balloons, and a visit from the Easter Bunny; special "Staycation" room rate of $155/night
Price: $81 per adult, $30 per child (5-12), complimentary parking
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Menu highlights: raw bar (oysters, shrimp, crab claws), sashimi, tableside Eggs Benedict, lobster ravioli, salmon w/ sea scallops and saffron mousse, herb-crusted Mahi-mahi, carved prime rib, pasta and noodle station, pastry chef Mary Boehne's Italian soda floats
999 N. 2nd, 314-881-2105
Buffet with a visit from the Easter Bunny
Price: $71.51 per adult, $26 per child (3-10), taxes and gratuities included. complimentary valet parking, complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosas
Hours: 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Menu highlights: more than 80 selections, including a children's buffet, seafood display, carved prime rib and sous-vide turkey breast
3701 Lindell, 314-367-4848, ext. 100
Starlight Room at the Chase Park Plaza
Buffet plus entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny
Price: $55 per adult, $25 per child (6-12), complimentary parking
Hours: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Menu highlights: seafood, omelet and several carvery stations, multiple dessert stations
212 N. Kingshighway, 314-633-6868
Buffet with multiple stations and live jazz
Price: $45 per adult, $20 per child (5-12)
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Menu highlights: beef carpaccio, brazilian churrascaria style carvery station with chicken frango, beef picanha, brazilian sausage, and maple pecan glazed Easter ham, plus raw bar w/ shrimp and king crab legs, made to order omelets and crepes
48 Maryland Plaza, 314-361-7227
Buffet in the Ambassador Ballroom, plus live music and a visit from the Easter Bunny
Price: $41.95 per adult, $19.95 per child (5-12)
Hours: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Menu highlights: regular brunch menu plus a prime rib carving station, shrimp and lobster pastas, pork medallions w/ carmelized onions and bacon
1335 S. Lindbergh, 314-824-6016
The Restaurant at The Cheshire
Buffet upstaiirs with multiple stations; a la carte menu served in The Restaurant proper
Price: $39 per adult, $12.50 per child (4-12)
Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Menu highlights: wide-ranging buffet and several different cooking stations, including a carvery with beef and lamb
7036 Clayton, 314-932-7818
Buffet
Price: $34.99 per adult, $17.50 per child (5-12)
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Menu highlights: Carved prime rib and Wenneman's ham, marinated chicken w/ brussels, garlic and sage stuffed pork loin, roasted grass-fed beef, baked cod, smoked seafood station, roasted corn risotto
2017 Chouteau, 314-241-8989
Café Madeleine at The Piper Palm House - sold out. To reserve a spot for Mother’s Day brunch, call 314-575-5658 or visit cafemadeleinestl.com
Buffet
Price: $33.75 adults, $16 (all age kids)
Hours: 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. seatings
Menu highlights: Same menu as The Studio at St. Albans (below)
5700 Lindell, 314-361-7313
Buffet at Sassafras Café
Price: $29.95 per adult, $14.95 per child (5-12), price includes same-day admission to the garden
Hours: 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m. seatings
Menu highlights: glazed ham, carved roast beef, cold seafood offerings
4344 Shaw, 314-961-7588 Ext 1
EdgeWild Restaurant and Winery
Buffet
Price: $29 per adult, $14 per child (6-12)
Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Menu highlights: waffle bar, seafood gumbo, house smoked salmon and shrimp, carved turkey and roast beef, chocolate fountain
55 Chesterfield Center, 636-532-0550
Buffet
Price: $23.99 per adult, $9.99 per child (2-12)
Hours: 9 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Menu highlights: carved prime rib, Cajun French toast, 24-hour smoked brisket w/ Hunter's sauce, 12 salads
1772 Clarkson, 636-449-6700
(314) 577-0200
(314) 577-0200
Buffet, complimentary mimosas (up to 3) or a Bloody Mary
Price: $21.99 per adult, $10.99 per child (12 and under)
Hours: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Menu highlights: omelet and pasta station, marinated mussels, turkey and dressing
3153 Morgan Ford, 314-772-9800
THE BEST VALUE:
Buffet (regular breakfast buffet between 8 and 10 a.m. at $6.95 followed by Easter brunch buffet)
Price: $14.95 per adult, half-price for children under 10
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Menu highlights: roast beef, pasta con broccoli, chicken modiga, famous Greek salad, lemon cake, mimosa and Bloody Mary specials
3101 Hampton, 314-644-4264
WHAT'S NEW:
Nathalie's
Plated brunch begins Easter Sunday, April 20
Price: varies, TBD
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (tent)
Menu highlights: TBD; vegetables and proteins from Nathalie Pettus' Overlook Farm in Clarksville, MO
4356 Lindell, 314-533-1580
A beautiful location, high on a hill in St. Albans with spectacular views of the Missouri River valley
Price: $40 per adult, $17 per child (age 4-10)
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Menu highlights: See complete menu below.
WHAT'S NEW AND BEST VALUE:
Plated brunch began April 6
Price: entrees $6-9
Hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Menu highlights: Mexican slinger, molletes, Cancun crabcakes, fresh tamales, tres leches French toast, Benedicts (smoked salmon, blue crabcake, carne asada, portobello mushroom/spinach)
4140 Manchester, 314-775-0775
THERE'S EVEN A POP-UP EASTER BRUNCH:
Plated brunch
Price: entrees $6-9
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Menu highlights: see below
3700 S. Jefferson, 917-412-5670
The following restaurants are recommended and serve breakfast/brunch on Sundays and will be open on Easter:
Brio
Local Harvest Café—Tower Grove
The Original Pancake House
RoBrunch at Robust
