It’s time to make reservations for Easter brunch. Luckily, SLM has rounded up St. Louis restaurants who have special offerings for one of the biggest brunch days of the year.
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Square One Brewery & Distillery: Located just down the street from Lafayette Square Park, Square One will be serving a hearty Easter brunch. Along with their regular brunch menu, which includes favorites such as chicken and waffles, crab cake sliders, and lox bruschetta, they will have a buffet with classic brunch fare from scrambled eggs and sausages to pastries and fresh fruits. Brunch will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $19.95 for adults; $10.95 for children under 12. 1727 Park, 314-231-2537.
Highway 61 Roadhouse: This Webster Groves favorite (seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives) will be serving up Easter brunch with a southern comfort flare. Andouille strata, Cajun grits, catfish, and beignets are some of the many options of the buffet. Omelets and pancakes are made to order, and for $4 you can mix your own Bloody Mary. Brunch will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $19.99 for adults; $10.99 for children ages 3–12; $2.99 for children under three. 34 S. Old Orchard, 314-968-0061.
Cork & Barrel: The St. Peters chophouse’s Easter brunch buffet includes berry spinach salad, deviled eggs, fresh fruit, hummus, quiche, and assorted pastries—to name just a few. For dessert, there will be flourless chocolate cake, carrot cake, and cookies. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $24 for adults; $12 for children ages 6–12. 7337 Mexico, 636-387-7030.
Boathouse: Overlooking Post Dispatch Lake in Forest Park, Boathouse will offer their regular brunch menu in the dining room, and there will be a buffet in the event space featuring many brunch favorites. On the buffet, find Cajun smoked pork loin with cream, French-style Texas toast, biscuits and gravy, bacon, breakfast potatoes, salad, and fruits. No reservations are needed; it is first come, first serve. There will also be a visit from the Easter Bunny between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $24.99 for adults; $ 12.99 for children 12 and younger. 6101 Government, 314-366-1555.
Edgewild Bistro & Tap: This Creve Coeur bistro will be offering an extensive brunch buffet for Easter Sunday. The buffet will include eggs Benedict, sausages, Belgian waffles, smoked shrimp and salmon, salads, deviled eggs, sweet potato au gratin, and roast turkey with dark cherry chutney. For dessert, there will be assorted cookies, pies, brownies, and a decadent chocolate fountain. Brunch will be offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $27.95 for adults; $12.95 for children ages 6–12; free for children five or younger.12316 Olive, 314-548-2222.
EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery: The large buffet offered at EdgeWild will include many brunch favorites, such as an omelet station, carved meats, waffles, smoked shrimp, and a cheese and salumi spread. They will also have a chocolate fountain as one of the desserts. Hurry to make reservations as space is limited. $33.95 for adults; $14.95 for children ages 6–12; free for children five or younger. 550 Chesterfield, 636-532-0550.
Balaban’s: There will be four buffet stations at Balaban’s this Easter for brunch. Options include salads, salmon with crème Fraiche, prime rib, biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict, any kind of frittata you could dream of, with mini Danishes, pastries, and peach cobbler for dessert. Brunch comes with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, mimosa, or a Bloody Mary. Brunch will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $39 for adults; $15 for children ages 12 and younger; free for children under two. 1772 Clarkson, 636-532-0550.
Texas de Brazil Churrascaria: Along with their regular buffet items, Texas de Brazil will be adding spring specials—grilled shrimp and passion fruit mousse. For Easter brunch, they will be serving eggs, fruit salad, bacon, sausages, and assorted Danishes and bread. Brunch will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $42.99–full meal, $29.99–salad bar only. 1137 Saint Louis, Galleria, 314-352-8800.
Vin de Set: This French bistro will offer traditional brunch fare along with French specials. There will be decadent french stuffed toast-baguettes filled with cream cheese and fillings-carved meats, an omelet bar, and a brunch station for kids with chicken fingers and scrambled eggs. There will also be a visit from the Easter Bunny. Brunch will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $46.99 per person. 2017 Chouteau, 314-241-8989.
Wild Flower Restaurant & Cafe: Wild Flower’s traditional brunch buffet will include assorted baked goods, fresh fruit, and roasted vegetables, seafood scramble, smoked salmon mousse, prime rib with horseradish cream, and crème brûlée French toast. A mimosa is complementary with any adult’s brunch. Brunch will be held between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. $47.95 for adults; $15.95 for children. 2104, 4590 Laclede, 314-279-5730.
Das Bevo: James Beard–nominated chef Kevin Willmann of Farmhaus is serving a German-inspired Easter brunch in Das Bevo’s bierhall. As is his custom, items will be made from scratch, from knockwurst and house-cured bacon to Farmhaus’ famous fried chicken served with waffles and homemade syrup. $50 for adults; $25 for kids 10 and under; Free for kids 3 and under. Price does not include alcohol. 4749 Gravois, 314-832-2251.
$55 and Up Per Person
612North: Spend Easter morning in the historic Cutlery Building enjoying brunch and views of The Gateway Arch and Mississippi River. The Easter Bunny just might hop by for a visit. $55 for adults; $25 for children ages 3 to 12. 612 N. Second, 314-899-0612.
Morton’s The Steakhouse: Looking for an Easter dinner instead? Morton’s will be serving dinner on Easter Sunday featuring Steak and Lobster Oscar. Their tender 8 oz. filet is topped with a whole lobster and Béarnaise sauce, for $59. Add oysters and jumbo shrimp cocktail for this special occasion. 999 N. Second, 314-725-4008.
Scape: Before officially closing after serving Easter brunch, Central West End’s Scape will offer its last Easter brunch buffet including carving and salad stations, as well as crêpes and omelets made to order. Pitchers of mimosas and Bellinis will be $25, and the bottomless Bloody Mary bar will be $20. Kids will have a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Brunch will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $60 for adults; $25 for children 12 and younger. 48 Maryland, 314-361-7227.
The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel (Starlight Room): Overlooking Forest Park in the Starlight room, dine from stations of seafood, omelets, carved meats, including leg of lamb, and assortments of fresh fruits and pastries. Oysters, mortadella, mushroom ravioli, and roasted salmon are just some of the offerings of the morning. Mimosas are included with adult reservations. Brunch will be held from 10:30 a.m to 2 p.m. $74 for adults; $24 for children ages 5–12; free for children four or younger. 212 Kingshighway, 314-633-3060.
Cinder House: Gerard Craft’s Cinder House is offering a full roast lamb, carved to order with mint relish, omelet station with local veggies, prime rib and seafood stations, and a pancake and toast bar. There will be a separate buffet for children featuring chicken strips, scrambles eggs, fruit kabobs, and pineapple upside down muffins. For dessert, you can decorate your own donut, and enjoy lavender lemongrass pannacotta, blueberry lemon cheesecake, and coconut cream tarts. Meals come with bottomless coffee, tea, juice, and mimosas. Brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live music from MidLife. Don’t miss the Easter Egg hunt on the Sky Terrance at 12:30 p.m. $95 for adults; $35 for children ages 5–12; free for children four or younger. 999 N Second, 314-881-5759.
The Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton: In the Clayton hotel, dine on the exquisitely prepared Easter Brunch in The Restaurant. Specials this year include chilled and smoked seafood, sushi, nigiri and sashimi, leg of lamb, herb-roasted swordfish, and fresh spring vegetable dishes. Save room for their dessert table and interactive s’more station. There will be a separate children’s buffet, a mini petting zoo, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny. Brunch will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $95 for adults; $47.50 for children ages 5–12. 100 Carondelet, 314-719-1433.
A La Carte
Bonefish Grill: At the Brentwood restaurant, pair endless mimosas, Bloody Marys, blackberry sangria, or Bellinis with any of the following: crab cake rancheros (Maryland-style crab cake with creole sauce, fresh guacamole, tomatoes, cilantro, and chipotle aioli); avocado toast; pancakes with roasted shrimp, bay scallops, two poached eggs, and creole sauce; tuna steak and eggs; shrimp Benedict; or crème brûlée French toast. Brunch starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. 8780 Eager, 314-918-1649, bonefishgrill.com.
Prix-Fixe Menu
Grand Tavern: Chef David Burke is serving up a special menu for Easter Sunday. The first course offers Asparagus Salad with shaved asparagus, speck, Parmesan, and lemon-anchovy dressing; spring pea soup with poached shrimp and crème fraîche; lobster cobb salad with little gem lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, egg and corn; lobster dumplings with spicy tomato sauce; toad in the hole with brioche toast, brie, truffle and egg; egg raviolo with ricotta cheese, brown butter, amaretti and sage; roasted eggplant and garlic soup with toasted pine nuts, smoked paprika and millet croutons; or pastrami cured salmon tartine. The main course includes surf-and-turf grits; lamb porterhouse; buttermilk pancakes with rhubarb, strawberry and chantilly cream; crab and avocado toast with poached egg; croque madman with fried rabbit, aged cheddar, mornay, bacon, and fried egg; Alaskan halibut with spring peas, chanterelles, carrot burre blanc; spinach risotto with fontina and heirloom carrots; pan-seared salmon au poivre; or petite filet with mascarpone-pea agnolotti and squash blossom pesto. $55 per person. 634 N. Grand, 314-405-3399.
Call ahead for additional details, such as whether the regular menu will be available.
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