There is something special about pairing Easter, or springtime in general, with brunch. The breakfast and lunch fusion is an easygoing way to spend time with loved ones while enjoying festive foods in an atmosphere that matches. Brunch items often incorporate springtime seasonal ingredients, making fresh and aesthetically pleasing dishes that all can savor.
Here are restaurants that are open for brunch on Easter Sunday in each Treasure Coast City where applicable, including some that are less-obvious choices than your tried-and-true favorite.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Mulligan’s Beach House & Sports Bar, Sebastian
The riverfront restaurant is located next to Riverview Park in Sebastian and offers indoor seating with a 180-degree view of the water, an outdoor patio and docks for those who arrive by boat. The tropical-themed local chain of restaurants was launched in 1997 by restaurant entrepreneur George Hart, who started in the industry at 14 as a dishwasher in his home city of Saratoga Springs, New York. Other locations include Vero Beach, Jensen Beach and Singer Island in Riviera Beach. The breakfast menu, served until noon, features benedicts, French toast, pancakes, sandwiches, omelets and a variety of bloody marys and mimosas. It’s followed by an extensive lunch and dinner menu.
806 Indian River Drive, Sebastian; 772-783-6727; website
Baci Trattoria, Vero Beach
The downtown Vero Beach restaurant offers a “funky Italian food experience” and has indoor seating and a covered outdoor dining area. The Sunday brunch menu features “benedictions,” stuffed omelets, “wild” French toasts, pancakes and other “funky stuff,” such as the “eggy” croissant, smoked salmon sagel and huge biscuit in sausage gravy. It also offers a selection of breakfast cocktails including a peach Bellini, mimosa and Zing Zang bloody mary.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
2nd Street Bistro, Fort Pierce
The downtown Fort Pierce restaurant has been serving the community for the past 12 years from its 1929 building. It has a full bar with specialty drinks and local draft beers, indoor seating and a pet-friendly covered patio overlooking the Indian River Lagoon and Fort Pierce Marina. Brunch menu items include an egg sandwich, Belgian waffle, breakfast tacos, a breakfast flatbread and a Southwest omelet.
Berry Fresh Cafe, Port St. Lucie
Berry Fresh Cafe has an upscale diner atmosphere, has a full car and uses local, fresh ingredients. It offers breakfast, brunch and lunch items and has other locations in Stuart, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach. The menu features an array of omelets, hashes, benedicts, sandwiches, smash burgers, salads, pancakes, French toasts, luncheon favorites and healthier items. Cafe favorites include the loaded potato pancake and eggs plate, chicken and biscuit omelet, Nova salmon benedict, birria breakfast tacos and the elevated egg sandwich.
MARTIN COUNTY
Jan’s Place Restaurant & Bakery, Jensen Beach
The family-owned and -operated downtown Jensen Beach restaurant has been serving the community since 1993. The bakery offers daily fresh baked goods, and the menu features gourmet omelets, signature eggs benedict, classic homestyle breakfast options, pancakes, French toast, waffles, sandwiches, soups, burgers and salads.
Sailor’s Return, Stuart
The downtown Stuart restaurant sits on the St. Lucie River and was opened in 2009 by Bob and Tracy Davis, who previously owned and operated the Jolly Sailor Pub. It offers indoor and outdoor bars and seating, boat slips and an Easter menu.
Two Georges Dockside Grille, Port Salerno
The Port Salerno restaurant is located on Manatee Pocket in the former location of The Twisted Tuna Fysh. It’s owned by Maryland natives Steve Scaggs and Steve Scaggs Jr., who opened the first Two Georges Dockside Grille in Boynton Beach. It offers waterfront dining, indoor and outdoor bars and five first-come-first-serve dock slips. The menu features appetizers such as fresh smoked fish dip, bang bang shrimp, Maryland crab dip and loaded nachos, as well as soups and salads, a raw bar section, wings, tacos, sandwiches, specialty entrees and pasta. It also offers a separate sushi menu.
4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart; 772-254-4278; website
Citron Bistro, Hobe Sound
Jay and Joan McLaughlin opened the first Citron Bistro in Vero Beach and since have opened a second location in Hobe Sound. It offers new American style cuisine with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Brunch menu items include the classic eggs benedict; the classic breakfast with eggs, bacon or turkey sausage, cheese grits or home fries and toast; the “Butcher’s Omelet” with turkey sausage, ham, bacon and Swiss; the “Citron French Toast;” a lobster roll; a chicken caprese sandwich; a sweet and spicy salmon bowl and quiche du jour with “Chef’s Special” or vegetarian options.
11750 S.E. Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound; 772-253-4014; website
Palm City Social, Palm City
Palm City Social was opened by Rick and Elizabeth Wilson and their son Taylor, who also own The Gafford in Stuart. It offers indoor and outdoor dining, craft cocktails and an open kitchen to watch as the chefs prepare the food. The brunch menu features biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, a chef-inspired quiche, Maine lobster crepes, avocado toast, dulce de leche French toast, a brunch burger and a short rib omelet.
Eve Pierpont is a freelancer for TCPalm who looks out for the best things to do across the Treasure Coast. Do you have an upcoming event you want to be potentially included in this weekly roundup? Email it to her at epierpont@gannett.com. You can also upload your event to TCPalm’s event page at events.tcpalm.com.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: 9 Easter Sunday brunch restaurants on the Treasure Coast
Reporting by Eve Pierpont, Treasure Coast Newspapers / Treasure Coast Newspapers
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