Hop to the top of the Valley’s best Easter dining* this holiday with brunch, lunch and dinner specials. From festive meals perfect for the whole family to elevated menus using fresh ingredients of the season, here are the can’t-miss dining celebrations in Phoenix this Easter.
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Join the Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort for an unforgettable Easter Brunch on March 31 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Indulge in a delectable spread of brunch favorites within the famous Gold Room, the resort’s original 1929 dining hall. Parties of four or more guests over 21 will receive one bottle of AZB sparkling wine. Plus, visit with a roaming Easter Bunny while enjoying crafts and activities available for children and families alike. View the brunch menu and make a reservation at arizonabiltmore.com/easter.
Carcara at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the Sonoran-inspired eatery is hosting an Easter Brunch buffet on Sunday, March 31 featuring omelet, carving and cookie decorating stations, as well as a chef’s selection of sweets and pastries in addition to a kid’s corner serving scrambled eggs, mini corn dogs and more! Plus, enjoy unlimited mimosas and additional menu highlights, including Belgium Waffles with whipped Cream, strawberry pistachio and compote; Smoked Paprika Mesquite Honey Chicken served with creamy Oaxaca mashed potatoes; Sonoran Caesar featuring romaine leaves, queso fresco, mole cornbread croutons, cured tomatoes and Roman Caesar dressing; and Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine with herbs and baby spinach. Reservations can be booked here.
Culinary Dropout
This Easter, head to Culinary Dropout at its Gilbert, Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson locations to enjoy two holiday specials, including Short Rib & Lobster Tail ($34) featuring spring asparagus, herbed risotto and horseradish and the Peep Show cocktail ($12) with guava, pineapple, sparkling wine and an Easter Peep. Visit culinarydropout.com for reservations.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Eddie V’s is offering a dazzling prix fixe two-course brunch menu featuring indulgent favorites on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live music starting at 4 p.m. Begin with a warm Apple Cinnamon Scone and a starter before treating yourself to one of the brunch menu’s main courses, such as Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Quiche Florentine with Fuji Apple Salad, Roasted Avocado and Jumbo Lump Crab with Lemon Butter on Brioche Toast or the 8-ounce Pan-Seared Steak paired with a Mushroom and White Cheddar Frittata. Sip on Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellinis or Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label paired with Caviar on potato crisps, available as enhancements. A La Carte dinner options and a dedicated Children’s Brunch menu are also available. To make a reservation, visit EddieV.com.
elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa
This Easter, enjoy a memorable meal with friends and family at elements, which is offering a three-course prix-fixe Easter menu on Sunday, March 31 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Menu items include warm born bisque, cauliflower steak & eggs, halibut primavera, yellowfin tuna & ocean trout tartare, oyster stew, bacon & donuts, and carrot cake cheesecake. The Easter dinner menu is $145 per person and $55 per child. Click here for reservations.
Hash Kitchen
The creative a.m. eatery Hash Kitchen is hopping into Easter weekend with specialty items from March 28 through March 31. Sip on their ‘Peep This’ cocktail playfully poured into cocktail-sized Peep cups shaken up with Green Creme de Menthe and White Creme de Cacao! Guests can also enjoy limited-time Easter Brunch items including Cannoli Pancakes and Lamb Hash. Hash Kitchen will be open on Easter from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Seven Valley locations. hashkitchen.com.
La Fogata at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa
The Scottsdale Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant, La Fogata, is featuring a specialty Easter Brunch buffet complete with classic dishes and a visit from the Easter Bunny to celebrate the holiday on March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With a limited-time spread curated by Area Executive Chef Ken Arneson, guests will enjoy a delectable brunch buffet backdropped by panoramic vistas of the McCormick Ranch Golf Club and Camelback Mountain. Highlights include traditional dishes like eggs benedicts; Belgian waffles topped with strawberries and whipped cream; build-your-own omelets; an assortment of salads; lemon poached shrimp, crab claws, and green mussels; prime rib with au jus and horseradish; and an assortment of house-made pastries and desserts, among others. Guests who are 21+ will also receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. In the spirit of the holiday, resort and brunch guests are also invited to capture the moment with a photo with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click here for reservations.
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash will host a “Golden Easter Brunch,” inspired by its annual golden Egg Hunt. Guests can enjoy the regular menu along with special offerings, such as the “I Don’t Give a Ferrero” gold dessert. The event is family-friendly, with golden eggs hidden around the restaurant for added fun. Learn more at mapleandash.com.
Mora Italian
This holiday, enjoy an Easter-exclusive dinner menu at Mora featuring items like Rack of Lamb ($55) with Prezzemolo chimichurri and Mediterranean fregola salad; Fettuccine Pasta ($24) with pistachio pesto, charred zucchini, asparagus and lemon; and Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Tart ($12) with mint syrup and candied lemon. The restaurant’s regular dinner menu will also be available, including guest favorites such as Black Campanelle ($29) with clams, calamari, marinated shrimp and basil breadcrumb; Citrus-Fennel Dusted Branzino ($34) with marble potatoes, roasted sweet peppers, caramelized shallot and caper gremolata; and Spice-Rubbed Pork Chop ($35) with braised fennel, roasted apples, parsnip polenta and hard cider jus. The Easter dinner menu will be served Sunday, March 31 from 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Click here for reservations.
Olive & Ivy
Hop on over to Olive & Ivy to enjoy three featured holiday dishes on Sunday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indulge in the Maple Glazed Short Rib ($20) featuring potatoes, onions, peppers and sunny-side-up eggs; Sea Scallops ($31) with wild mushroom, black truffle polenta, pumpkin seed granola and bacon; or the Stuffed French Toast ($16) served with mascarpone, berry compote and Marcona almonds. Visit oliveandivyrestaurant.com for reservations.
Roaring Fork
Where bold American Western Cooking meets genuine hospitality, Roaring Fork will celebrate the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 31, beginning at 11 a.m. The Scottsdale restaurant will serve specialty brunch items in addition to wood-fired favorites, such as Skillet Cornbread with whipped agave butter; Smoked Chicken Wings with celery and ranch dressing; Green Chili Pork with warm flour tortillas; and more. For reservations, call (480) 947-0795 or visit roaringfork.com.
Royal Palms Resort & Spa Easter Banquet Buffet
On Sunday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Royal Palms Resort and Spa invites friends and family to gather around and celebrate Easter with a decadent brunch buffet curated by Executive Chef Lee Hillson. Guests will have the chance to dig into an array of breakfast favorites and seasonal flavors in a stunning ballroom setting. Highlights range from a carving station featuring Herb Roasted Lamb and Prime Rib, a sushi station, a waffle bar and several dessert stations. The banquet buffet is $175 for adults, which includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, and $75 for children ages 6–12. Click here for reservations.
Seasons 52
This Easter, dine in with Seasons 52 or dine at home with a Seasons 52 Easter Green Box. On Sunday, March 31, the restaurant is serving an a la carte Easter Brunch featuring seasonal ingredients in the dining room from 9 a.m to 2 p.m., where guests will enjoy selections such as Crab and Cheddar Quiche, Upright French Toast with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Apricot-Glazed Spiral Ham and Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Grits. Brunch Sips will also be available to enhance the brunch experience, including cocktails such as Mimosas, Sangria, Strawberry Hibiscus Margarita, Bloody Marys and Rosé Lemonade. In addition to Easter brunch, Seasons 52’s dinner menu will be available all day.
For those who prefer to celebrate the holiday at home, Season 52 has guests covered with an Easter Green Box for four to six people featuring Apricot-Glazed Spiral Ham, a Whole Side of Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon or Wood-Grilled Beef Tenderloin with a Field Greens Salad and guests’ choice of two sides and six complimentary Mini Indulgences. Pick it up chilled, warm at home and enjoy. Easter Green Boxes must be ordered by Wednesday, March 27 for pickup on Saturday, March 30. Click here to make a brunch or dinner reservation or reserve an Easter Green Box at Seasons 52.
T. Cook’s Prix-Fixe Brunch at Royal Palms Resort & Spa
This spring, celebrate alongside loved ones with an impeccable Easter Brunch at Royal Palms award-winning restaurant, T. Cook’s. On Sunday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests are invited to experience an elegant prix-fixe menu featuring elevated takes on classic brunch fare including a deviled egg flight, blueberry cream-cheese stuffed french toast and carrot cake cheesecake. Ages 21+ will also receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. The prix-fixe brunch is $175 for adults and $75 for children ages 6-12. Click here for reservations.
Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits at The Westin Tempe
This Easter, hop into Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits for a limited-time holiday brunch menu on March 31 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indulge in Terra Tempe’s specially curated holiday menu featuring standout items like the Bunny’s Bounty Salad ($16) with carrot pesto, roasted baby carrots, frisée, burrata cheese and fig balsamic caviar; Pear & Hare Pancakes ($16) with buttermilk pancakes, pepita brittle and prickly pear syrup; Easter Basket Burger ($24) with butter lettuce, Nueske bacon, heirloom tomato, smoked gouda, whiskey caramelized onion aioli, a brioche bun and steak fries; Bunny Bagel Burger ($22) with a jalapeño cheddar bagel, jalapeño cream cheese, tomato, sauteed onions, fried egg and steak fries; and the Blossoming Lobster Benedict ($24) with poached eggs, avocado, chipotle hollandaise, English muffin and sliced fruit. Click here for reservations.
The Americano
The Americano is offering a prix fixe menu on Easter Sunday featuring family-style brunch bites, including Ricotta Waffles with honey, chantilly cream and fresh berries; Crispy Potatoes with fingerling potatoes, truffle and parmesan; and Wood-Fire Filet with salsa verde, along with the choice of a main dish. The entree selections include a 12-ounce Ribeye with eggs any style and Italian fries; Wagyu Beef Cheek with potato hash, sunny-side-up egg, pumpkin seed togarashi and parmesan; Eggs Benedict with lobster hollandaise, lobster tail and English muffin; Ricotta Pancakes with polenta pancakes, huckleberry and Fresno compote and whipped mascarpone butter; Avocado Toast with king crab, candied Fresno, country bread and poached eggs; The Americano Burger with truffle aioli, melted onion, tomato, lettuce, fontina cheese and a sunny-side-up egg on a brioche bun; and Chef Conant’s famous Pasta Al Pomodoro with his signature sauce.
The restaurant will also offer a Bloody Mary Cart ($22) featuring Ketel One Vodka and a housemade bloody mary mix delivered tableside for guests to choose their garnishes. An à la carte kids brunch menu will also be available for children 12 and under. The prix fixe brunch menu is $75 per person and will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here for reservations.
The Arrogant Butcher
The Arrogant Butcher will serve two special holiday dishes on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the standard menu, guests will get to indulge in the featured Steak & Eggs ($27) with an eight-ounce ribeye, soft scrambled eggs, crispy potato and chimichurri; and the Cinnamon Sugar French Toast with blackberry compote and vanilla crema. Visit thearrogantbutcher.com for reservations.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is offering chef-prepared brunch specials in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy Specialty Blueberry Bread, freshly baked in-house, as well as features such as Lobster Frittata with Butter Poached Lobster Tails, 14-ounce Bone-In Dry Aged NY Strip and Eggs and 8-ounce Center Cut Filet Mignon with White Cheddar Hash Browns. New to Brunch this year is a Crab Cake Benedict with Truffle Hollandaise. Mimosas and glasses of premium champagne are available as an enhancement. A la carte dinner options are available all day, as well as a Children’s Brunch menu. To make a reservation, visit TheCapitalGrille.com.
The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen
With Easter right around the corner, Chef Jason Conti at The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen in Tempe has prepared an Easter Brunch featuring two fabulous food specials and cocktail specials. Enjoy featured dishes of Hasselback Biscuit Cristo with freshly sliced chipotle honey ham and Bananas Foster Compote Pancakes or French Toast. For drinks, sip on a Dirty Chai Martini or Strawberry Hibiscus 75. At the Litchfield Park location, enjoy a country ham breakfast and ham dinner, Peep cocktail and chocolate egg cocktail and the chance for kids to get candy from the Easter bunny. For reservations, visit thecraftsmanaz.com.
The Greene House
On Easter Sunday, enjoy two featured holiday dishes at The Greene House in Scottsdale, which will be serving Stuffed French Toast ($15) with mascarpone, berry compote and Marcona almonds and a Spring Vegetable Scramble ($15) with zucchini, sweet peppers, grilled asparagus, Havarti cheese and arugula just for the holiday. Visit thegreenehouseaz.com for reservations.
The Henry
On Sunday, March 31 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Henry will be highlighting three holiday dishes in addition to its standard menu. Easter specials include Osetra Caviar & Russet Potato “Tots” with black truffle crème, fraiche, deviled egg emulsion and petite chive; a giant cinnamon roll to share; and Truffled Eggs Benedict ($24) featuring a toasted English muffin, poached eggs, maple-glazed Canadian bacon and black truffle hollandaise. Visit thehenryrestaurant.com for reservations.
The Montauk
Spend Easter Sunday in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale feeling like you’re seaside at The Montauk! Enjoy Easter brunch from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the cozy lounge while you enjoy live local music and Montauk brunch favorites such as the Huevos Rancheros, Avocado Toast and an assortment of crepes including powdered sugar, lemon and strawberry, and Nutella. themontaukaz.com.
The Sicilian Baker
For the entire month of March, celebrate Easter and the spring season with a sweet treat from The Sicilian Baker! The bakery will be offering Zeppole (Italian donuts) and Pastiera Napoletana (Italian Easter Pie) perfect for bringing to your Easter Sunday gatherings. Three locations in Chandler, Phoenix and Peoria. thesicilianbaker.com.
The Sicilian Butcher
The modern-casual Italian restaurant is offering specialty Easter menu items, including Lamb Ragu Pappardelle and Lobster Risotto Fra Diavolo, from Monday, March 25 through Sunday, March 31 at all three Valley locations in Chandler, Phoenix and Peoria. Easter hours are 11 a.m.–10 p.m. thesicilianbutcher.com.
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is eggs-actly where you want to dine this Easter. On Sunday, March 31, the resort will be offering special holiday menus at all three of its casual dining outlets, including an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a chilled seafood display, omelet station, carving stations and four specialty dining stations: Amore, Simply Comfort, Dragon Wok and Las Tapas. The Ahnala Mesquite Room will also be serving breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., while WKP Sports & Entertainment will be serving a special Brined & Grilled Pork Chops dish ($21) featuring herbed polenta, Sedona toasted brussels sprouts and mushroom Dijonnaise sauce. Visit wekopacasinoresort.com to learn more.
*Dates and times listed are subject to change. Please check the respective websites for the most up-to-date information and availability.
