Spring has sprung and Easter is almost here. The holiday is the perfect time to gather around a delicious brunch with family. San Diego County is home to an abundant number of fabulous eateries celebrating the day, but here’s our pick for 10 spots to try.
Bistro 39 Restaurant & Lounge
Located at the Hilton Garden Inn San Diego, Bistro 39 will be offering a special Easter brunch buffet. The extensive all you can eat buffet will feature a fresh omelet bar and a waffle station. It will also be complete with savory favorites like carved maple glazed ham and pork, quiche, and more. The price of the buffet is $31 for adults and $15.99 for children under 12. Bloody Marys and mimosas will be offered for $8 and champagne splits for $10.
Social Tap Eatery
Enjoy a unique brunch with Social Tap Eatery for Easter Sunday, and dine overlooking Petco Park. Some brunch favorites from the menu include baked french toast, gluten-free Ranchero omelet. Social Tap’s brunch can be paired with mimosas, which have fresh fruit in a glass of peach and orange juices topped with champagne.
Casa de Bandini
Make it a fiesta this Easter at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini in the Forum Carlsbad with a beautiful brunch buffet. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of Mexican and traditional breakfast favorites including scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, chile verde, cheese enchiladas, fiesta potatoes, an omelette station, tamales, pancakes, ceviche, carnitas and vegetable fajitas. End on a sweet note with fruit, flan, pan dulce and danishes. The price is $26.95 for adults and $14.95 for children under 10.
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Chef Schwartz is creating a special Easter Brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a variety of classic Americana options with a modern twist. The innovative menu features everything from Brandt beef short rib potato casserole to roasted beet salad and seafood cioppino as well as delectable desserts including hot cross buns and warm toffee bread pudding to top things off. The menu is priced at $56 per adult and $13 per child.
The Marine Room
The San Diego landmark and award-winning oceanfront restaurant, The Marine Room, will serve all its favorites buffet-style this Sunday. Menu highlights include
hickory smoked pork tenderloin, caraway maple smoked salmon and signature Maine lobster bisque. The Marine Room Easter buffet is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $72 per adult.
Bleu Bohème
Award-winning French restaurant, Bleu Bohème, will deliver an extended prix fixe brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Brunch selections include moules à la crème d’Ail, black Mediterranean mussels with roasted garlic cream, shallots and white wine; quiche maison, a deep dish with house smoked bacon, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, Hollandaise, rosemary potatoes and a petite salad. The price is
$54.95 per adult and $18 per child
BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant
If the Easter bunny had a favorite drink, it would probably be the Hopricot, a spring edition to the cocktail menu at BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant, which will also honor the holiday with brunch and a featured eggs Benedict dish on Sunday The Hopricot is made with grand hops liqueur, apricot, pineapple, lime and sparkling wine.
The Shores
Situated at La Jolla Shores, The Shores is the perfect spot to grab a view of the beach this Sunday. Designed by Executive Chef Bernard Guillas and Chef de Cuisine Percy Oani, the brunch menu includes Kings Hawaiian Nutella French toast, Chimichurri spiced butterfish, Midwestern angus prime rib and herb de provence leg of lamb. A children’s station will also be available for the little ones. The brunch is $58 per adult.
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Head down to Harbor Island for brunch at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse. This San Diego favorite since 1971 will offer a made to order omelet station, pancakes, corned beef hash, among other delicious dishes. Brunch is served from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults are $44 and children between 6 and 12 are $18. Children under 5 are free.
Decoy
Decoy, a restaurant at the San Marcos Lake, will host an Easter brunch complete with omelettes, spring salad, an egg hunt and live music. The brunch is $60 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under. The festivities take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.