Easter Brunches, Lunches and Dinners


Looking for brunch, lunch or dinner options for Easter Sunday? Hope you like ham, because a lot of Philadelphia’s chefs have put that traditional dish on their menus. But even if you’re more interested in getting a Bloody Mary, we’ve got something for you.

Avalon Restaurant – Italian BYOB in West Chester will open for Easter brunch on Sunday, March 31 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The restaurant will have a complimentary Bloody Mary bar – BYOV (bring your own vodka).

Bistro St. Tropez – Join chef Patrice Rames from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a three course Easter Brunch featuring the flavors of Corsica. The cost is $35 per person, and after Easter brunch, each guest will pick an egg from Bistro’s “Easter Basket” for a chance to win dinner for two, a bottle of wine, a cooking class with the Chef, or other prizes.

Blackbird Dining Establishment – Special a la carte brunch is being served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Doc Magrogan’s – Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. and followed with all-you-can-eat crab legs from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Federal Donuts – Pre-order Easter Sunday donuts before Friday at 7 p.m. Email orders@federaldonuts.com.

Le Bec Fin – It is the first Easter Sunday brunch for Le Bec.  For $60, guests get a three course meal at Le Bec Fin, plus a bread basket for two which includes delicious treats like blueberry muffins, croissant, Pain au Chocolat, baguette and bagels. The meal includes choices such as Black Truffle Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Omelet with Roasted Hanger Steak Eggs Benedict, King Crab and Uni Emulsion Poached Sole, and a gourmet dessert bar.

Matyson –  The Center City BYOB will be open for Easter brunch and dinner. The dinner prix fixe will feature Lancaster Country ham. Call for details.

Mica – Three course brunch menu from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., for $35 per person and a four course menu from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., for $45 per person. Chef Chip Roman manages to express spring without resorting to a single ham dish.

The Mildred – For Easter brunch The Mildred is hosting a special buffet instead of our regular brunch menu.  Brunch hours are also extended to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Paramour – The Wayne spot is offering Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include special holiday additions to the chef’s complimentary appetizer bar.

R2L – Three courses of brunch for $65 high above the city.

Russett – The comfortable BYOB is featuring both brunch and dinner-style options from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Look for fire-roasted baby goat and torta alla pasqua among others.

Sophia’s – Easter marks the beginning of Sophia’s brunch service. Expect poached eggs with corned beef hash, brioche French Toast with bananas and pressed Virginia ham and Gruyere sandwich with fried eggs.

Southern Cross – Special Bunny Hop menu additions include Cajun Twist Ham, chicken fried chicken and more.

SoWe – Easter dinner begins at 2 p.m. and features specials like apricot ginger glazed ham.

Sycamore – Easter brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $35.

Tashan – $24 brunch includes mimosa or make-your-own Bloody Mary.

Will – Will BYOB is offering a four-course prix fixe meal for $50 for the holiday. Will opens at 4:00 p.m. and not  many reservations are left.