Whether you fancy an Easter brunch or dinner or observe the season with a Passover Seder, this is the time to get together with your family and loved ones and celebrate your faith.
Regardless if you’re looking forward to ham, turkey, carved prime rib with horseradish and au jus, omelettes, brisket, or potato kugel, this time of year allows for an incredible range of dishes. The beauty of it all is that if you’re overworked, can’t cook to save your life, don’t want to clean the house for guests or just want a break, there are plenty of excellent restaurants that would love to serve you and your family.
Here are over a dozen ways to lessen the load and enjoy a delicious holiday meal.
Lucky Shuck, Jupiter
In addition to its regular menu, Lucky Shuck will offer several specials from 11 a.m. to close on Easter Sunday. Lunch specials include the quiche Lorraine, served with dressed greens and pickled red onion for $24 and avocado toast with fried egg, pickled vegetables, and micro greens for $16. For their dinner special guests can celebrate with braised lamb shank served with lemon-garlic roasted potatoes, green beans, and natural jus for $38.
Details: 1116 Love St., Jupiter. 561-532-3331; luckyshuckjupiter.com
The Beacon, Jupiter
Celebrate Easter from noon to 8 p.m. with a fresh, coastal-inspired menu that includes entrées like spicy lobster rigatoni and coal-roasted swordfish. Finish your meal on a sweet note with executive pastry chef Jenniffer Woo’s holiday creation The Egg. This beautiful, egg-shaped creation is crafted with vanilla bean cheesecake mousse, blood orange, and candied kumquat and goes for $17.
Details: 1107 Lighthouse Road, Jupiter. 561-532-3280; thebeaconjupiter.com
The Woods, Jupiter
This Easter the famous golfer’s flagship restaurant will offer special entrées for lunch, brunch, and dinner from Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5. Executive chef Luis Castaneda has curated three elegant dishes inspired by the spring season. The razor clams appetizer, will feature a fresh mix of diced razor clams, chives, shallots, Dijon mustard, and white wine, finished with a cilantro lime and dill infusion (MP). The seared Chilean sea bass, served on a bed of sautéed spinach, tomatoes, and cannellini beans is $65. Available on Easter Sunday only, the Prime rib is served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli for $56. Easter brunch options will include $25 bottomless mimosas and bloody marys on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indulge in The Woods’ elevated brunch classics, including the hot chicken & waffles for $17 and the crabcake benedict for $26.
Details: 129 Soundings Ave., Jupiter. 561-320-9627; thewoods.tigerwoods.com
The Jupiter Grill, Jupiter
Experience seasonal dishes, guest favorites and chef-driven specials for both brunch (10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and dinner (starting at 4 p.m.) at this Harbourside hot spot. Holiday-inspired dishes will include an eggs benedict trio featuring Alaskan king crab, short rib and traditional selections; a Santa Fe lobster omelet; hand-carved Prime rib for brunch; double cut lamb chops with mint chimichurri and sweet corn risotto; herb grilled branzino; carrot cake and more.
Details: 149 Soundings Ave., Jupiter. 561-768-9582; thejupitergrill.com
Spotos Fish & Oyster, Palm Beach Gardens
This Gardens favorite will offer an Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that will include oysters, freshly rolled sushi, crab legs, shrimp cocktail, a carving station, breakfast favorites, sweet treats and more along with unlimited mimosas, champagne and bloody marys. $89.95 per person.
Details: 4560 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-776-9448; spotos.com
Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, North Palm Beach
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a festive brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that will feature carving stations with beef tenderloin and glazed pit ham, fresh seafood, butler-passed bites, pasta, grill selections, and classic brunch favorites like Belgian waffles and eggs Benedict. Adults $60, ages 12 and under $20; 3 and under free.
Details: 400 US 1, North Palm Beach. 561-855-7497; frigateswaterfront.com/north-palm
SeaHawk Prime by David Burke, Lake Park
With sweeping Intracoastal views, this new hot spot will offer a three-course Easter brunch along with a three-course Easter dinner both curated with seasonal ingredients along with chef Burke’s creative flair. Lunch is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner is 3 to 7 p.m. Both are $95 per person.
Details: 220 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park. seahawkprimebydb.com
Ona Coastal Cuisine, Riviera Beach
Located inside the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, Ona will be hosting a brunch buffet. Indulge in a raw bar featuring shrimp cocktail, clams, oysters, a chef’s carving board that will include roasted pork loin and herb-crusted rack of lamb and a ravioli station that will feature spinach and ricotta ravioli with crispy prosciutto and a truffle Parmesan cheese sauce. There will also be plenty breakfast favorites with made-to-order omelets and a build-your-own waffle station. Complement brunch with a selection of sides, including honey-glazed rainbow carrots, spring vegetables, saffron rice pilaf, and roasted potatoes. Finally head to the dessert station to indulge in a variety of pastries, cookies, and Easter Bunny chocolates. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at the resort from 10 a.m. to noon. The resort will also host a 10 a.m. and a 1 p.m. Easter egg hunt, with candy-filled eggs up for grabs. Adults $135, ages 5 to 12 $45, 4 and younger free. Complimentary valet parking will be available. Reservations recommended.
Details: 3800 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach. 561-340-1795; onacoastalcuisine.com
Ayre by Karma, Riviera Beach
The new sister restaurant of the Michelin-recommended Karma Modern Indian in Washington, D.C., will present a special Easter Sunday dinner on April 5th from 3 to 9 p.m. They will offer an à la carte menu and chef’s tasting menus (three-course and five-course), highlighting bold Indian flavors with a refined contemporary coastal influence. Highlights include stuffed Maine lobster (1-pound) with spiced boiled eggs, green chili, and garam masala for $75; and the vegetarian Paneer Musallam, featuring roasted paneer in a saffron-almond gravy for $35. Dessert is a Kesari Shrikhand cheesecake for $15.
Details: 3100 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach. 844-692-6748; ayrebykarma.com
Tula at Amrit Ocean Resort, Riviera Beach
The restaurant will present a chef-curated Easter buffet featuring an array of indulgent holiday favorites, from steak and pasta to decadent egg dishes and festive desserts. Adults $115 per person; children $57; ages 4 and younger free. They will also have festive libations, including the Bloody Maria with Don Julio Blanco and pickled vegetables, and the Sunset Spritz, a golden-hued blend of Aperol, Prosecco, and fresh peach for $20 each.
Details: 3100 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach. 561-209-7255; tulaocean.com
Caretta Carreta, Riviera Beach
The signature restaurant at The Singer Oceanfront Resort and named for the loggerhead sea turtles known to grace the nearby shores, Caretta Caretta will offer a spring-inspired buffet for Easter that will include chef-attended carving stations, an artisanal charcuterie display, a seafood raw bar, made-to-order omelets, freshly baked breads and pastries, and much more. There will even be a dedicated kids’ station with their own selections to choose from. Adults $75, children $25.
Details: 3700 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach. 561-472-0318; carettacarettarestaurant.com
Café Boulud, Palm Beach
For Passover, the restaurant will offer a Seder meal from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on both April 1 and 2. It will feature appetizers like matzo ball soup, beet carpaccio, and Daniel Boulud’s smoked salmon. The main course includes selections such as branzino and braised beef short ribs, while desserts include apple tarte tatin or chocolate tart. $150 per person.
For Easter brunch, guests will enjoy both east and west coast oysters, burrata, or bluefin tuna tartare, followed by shakshuka, eggs florentine, or buttermilk pancakes. The main course options include Atlantic salmon with braised fennel, kalamata olives, and Meyer lemon beurre blanc; or grilled lamb chops with couscous, feta, and pickled red onion. For dessert, guests can indulge in rich chocolate cake with crème fraîche and blackberries, strawberry and rhubarb pavlova, or classic carrot cake with pecans, cream cheese, and white chocolate ice cream. Adults $165 per person, ages 10 and younger $75.
In addition to brunch, children will have the chance to meet the Easter Bunny for photos and participate in an Easter egg hunt scheduled for 12:30 p.m. for children under 6, and 1 p.m. for children over 6.
Details: 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach. 561-655-6060; cafeboulud.com/palmbeach
Juliana’s Pizza, West Palm Beach
On Easter Sunday, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., guests can enjoy a courtyard experience featuring Easter-themed face painting and a fun egg hunt. There will be hidden eggs packed with sweet treats, gift cards, menu item savings, and one golden opportunity—an egg containing a complimentary Easter meal for the whole family. Inside, Juliana’s will be serving up a special holiday feature that blends tradition with a playful twist. Introducing the “Easter Egg Cream,” a strawberry-inspired take on the classic New York City favorite. Crafted with Fox’s U-Bet Strawberry Syrup, Grade A dairy, and high-pressure siphon bottle seltzer, this nostalgic beverage is brought to life using locally produced seltzer from Treasure Coast Seltzer. Known for its coal-fired New York-style pizza and warm, inviting atmosphere, Juliana’s Pizza offers the ideal setting for families to gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories this Easter.
Details: 875 N. Railroad Ave., West Palm Beach. julianaspizza.com
Elisabetta’s Ristorante, West Palm Beach and Delray Beach
At both locations they will offer several Easter specials all day including burrata with seasonal fruit & raspberry aged balsamic for $18; lobster “Maritozza” (Italian lobster roll) for $31; and grilled yellowfin tuna with asparagus tips, golden tomatoes, artichoke and fava purée for $49.
Details: 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach. 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. elisabettas.com
The Ben, West Palm Beach
Enjoy a festive Easter brunch featuring a buffet with favorites like eggs benedict, chicken & waffles, a classic carving station, and more seasonal specialties. Toast the occasion with mimosas, bellinis, bloody marys, and more. Adults $109, ages 4 to 12 $39.
Details: 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. thebenevents.com/event-details/easter
Felice, West Palm Beach
Felice will bring a traditional Tuscan perspective to the table this Easter Sunday with a menu centered around seasonal ingredients and classic holiday dishes. Enjoy torta pasqualina, a savory spinach and ricotta pie layered with whole eggs and parmigiano-reggiano fondue; duck ragù pappardelle, featuring slow-braised duck leg with soffritto and fried rosemary; and grilled lamb chops served with artichokes, potatoes, and a herb and black olive intingolo.
Details: 366 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-421-6036; felicerestaurants.com/felice
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, West Palm Beach
This CityPlace original will offer two specials for Easter brunch including crème brûlée French toast for $20 and duck confit benedict with black currant-infused béarnaise for $35. For Easter dinner they will feature Prime rib with scalloped potatoes and roasted asparagus for $55; agua chile scallop crudo for $38 and a white chocolate coated Easter bunny cake for $18 for dessert.
Details: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-366-0071; citycellarwpb.com
Galley, Hilton West Palm Beach
Guests can enjoy a brunch buffet with chef-curated selections and raw bar, a welcome glass of champagne, photos with the Easter Bunny, and a scavenger hunt for the kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Adults $125, ages 5 to 12 $49, 4 and under free. Reservations strongly recommended.
Details: 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. galleywestpalmbeach.com
Pink Steak, West Palm Beach
Pink Steak will offer two specially curated dining experiences: a three-course Easter brunch and a three-course Easter dinner. Brunch options will include lobster benedict; an 8-ounce truffle butter Australian black angus filet; or cioppino with clams, Mediterranean seabass, mussels, Key West pink shrimp, fingerling potatoes, braised fennel and tomato saffron. $85 per person. The three-course dinner will feature a choice of starters, followed by standout entrées including a wood-grilled branzino with tomato basil lemon vinaigrette; sweet pea and mascarpone ravioli or a Wagyu tomahawk for two, that reflects the restaurant’s steakhouse roots. The experience concludes with a selection of house-made desserts designed to provide the perfect sweet finish to the holiday meal. Pink Steak’s Easter dinner menu is $98 per person. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Details: 2777 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-557-9083; pinksteak.com
Tropical Smokehouse, West Palm Beach
They are currently taking orders and will offer a full Easter dinner that includes their signature pit smoked Duroc ham, white cheddar mac & cheese, house salad, sweet corn pudding and strawberry pie for $185. All items also available a la carte. Pick up Saturday, April 4 at either the West Palm Beach or Delray Beach locations.
Details: 3815 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-323-2573; 524 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-408-1572. eattropical.com
National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach
Enjoy the center’s brunch buffet which will include a seafood station, waffles, French toast, an omelet station, bacon, eggs, a Prime rib carving board, fresh fruit, assorted Danish, muffins and much more. The buffet runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $135 per person with a two-hour table limit on large parties.
Details: 700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. croquetnational.com sandyjames.net
Osteria by Capri, Hilton Palm Beach PBI
On Sunday, April 5, Osteria by Capri will offer an Easter brunch with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. It will feature carving stations with prime rib and honey-glazed ham, made-to-order omelets, brioche French toast, pasta favorites, Osteria by Capri specialties like salmon piccata and rigatoni vita mia, desserts and more. The Easter bunny will make an appearance and there will be an egg hunt for kids. Adults $89, ages 4 to 12 $39, 3 and under free.
Details: 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-472-9350; osteriabycapri.com/wpb
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, West Palm Beach
Held at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, this annual event will feature a breakfast buffet, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, crafts, a DJ and more. Attendees can opt for all of the above or just take part in the egg hunt and other activities. There will be four egg hunts: 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 and younger; 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5; 11 a.m. for ages 6 and 7; and 11:15 for ages 8 to 10. Guests should bring own Easter baskets.
The event is 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. for buffet and Easter Bunny pics; 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for egg hunt, DJ, crafts (not buffet) Saturday, March 28. 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Entire event ages 11 and older $30, 10 and younger $15; egg hunt, DJ, activities $10. Information: southfloridafair.com/easter
Café Med, West Palm Beach
Celebrate Easter with brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday, April 4 and Easter Sunday. This ‘Dixie Corridor’ standout will feature a refined a la carte brunch experience inspired by the seasonal flavors of Italy.
Details: 6611 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. 561-855-8166; cafemedwpb.com
Pomona, Lake Worth Beach
This downtown Lake Worth Beach restaurant will offer an Easter brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring an omelet station, prime rib carving station, fresh seafood, salad, breakfast classics, assorted desserts and more.
Details: 717 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach. 561-888-6123; pomonakitchen.com
City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Delray Beach
This Atlantic Avenue hot spot will feature two specials for Easter Sunday including lamb chops with mashed potatoes, broccolini and mint chimichurri for $57 and a hot smoked salmon appetizer with house-made potato chips and pita for $26.
Details: 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. cityoysterdelray.com
Le Colonial, Delray Beach
This French-Vietnamese restaurant will offer specials for lunch and dinner on Easter Sunday. Appetizer specials include Bò Wagyu Tái, wagyu beef tartare for $34; Gi Cua & Bo, Dungeness crab and avocado salad for $29; and Bánh Cuon Vịt Sa, steamed rice crepe with lemongrass duck for $26. Large plates include Cá Tuyet Kho Ot Thái, claypot black cod for $48; Cá Chẽm Nuong Sa, lemongrass grilled striped bass for $46; and Cuu Nuong Sa, braised lamb for $58. For dessert, guests can enjoy Bình Minh Vàng, Golden Awakening which is a lemongrass ricotta mousse with mango–passionfruit yolk, carrot–ginger cake, almond–ginger crumble and mascarpone for $17. They are open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. on Easter, Sunday, April 5.
Details: 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-566-1800; lecolonial.com/delray-beach
Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, Delray Beach and Boca Raton
This ingredient-focused restaurant will commemorate Easter with a trio of brunch specials prepared by executive chef Demetrio Zavala. These will include a carrot cake waffle with walnuts, carrots, whipped vanilla cream cheese, and bourbon-raisin syrup for $16; heirloom carrot shakshuka featuring curry chickpeas and carrots topped with sunny-side-up eggs for $19; and pan-fried halibut with leek velouté, potatoes, artichoke agrodolce, and spring onions for $42. Easter brunch specials will be available Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: 204 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-266-3642. 399 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-826-2625; farmhousekitchenboca.com
Serena Pastificio, Boca Raton
Located in the heart of Boca Raton, they will offer brunch favorites, hearty entrées, a carving station, desserts and more, alongside a mimosa special for $40. Some highlights include benedette al prosciutto (poached egg, crispy prosciutto, grilled tomato, lemon-basil hollandaise and English muffin) pollo e waffle (fried chicken breast, lemon ricotta waffle & pomegranate maple syrup) and limoncello cake. Adults $70, ages 12 and younger $25. Reservations recommended.
Details: 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 561-922-6699; serena-pastificio.com
Corvina, Boca Raton
Guests can enjoy several special dishes for Easter dinner including salmon tartare; pan seared halibut with asparagus and spring pea orzotto; and lamb chops Milanese with lemon potatoes, baby arugula with tomatoes, red onion and olives and marinated feta vinaigrette. Their regular menu will also be available.
Details: 110 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton. 561-206-0066; corvinabocaraton.com
Nothing Bundt Cakes, multiple locations
Making its debut just in time for Easter, the Bundtini Easter Egg is a decorative egg-shaped container that perfectly holds one of the brand’s Bundtinis. Priced at $2.99 each, in bundles of six for $14.95 (includes one free) and twelve for $35.88 (includes two free), these new treats are a great way to build baskets, elevate egg hunts and spread the joy of the season.
Details: 4250 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 171 S. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach; 1780 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach; 8194 Glades Road, Boca Raton. nothingbundtcakes.
Duffy’s Sports Grill, Multiple locations
This Palm Beach County original will offer an Easter feast featuring a choice of honey ham or oven-roasted turkey plus two sides for $15.99 available Saturday, April 4 and Easter Sunday. They will offer their holiday themed Peep-Tini made with vodka, whipped cream vodka, Godiva white chocolate liqueur, whipped cream, with a lemon-and-sugar rim, garnished with a righteously indignant Peep starting at $8 and available now through Easter.
Details: locations throughout Palm Beach County. duffysmvp.com
Egg Hunts, Bunny Sightings and more
The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens
At the mall’s Grand Court, guests can meet the Easter Bunny for family photos and win prizes at GardenLand, a whimsical, life-sized board game. For $5 per game, guests can spin the wheel and hop along a colorful path of stepping stones. If players land on a special stepping stone, they can collect a gift from a participating store. All proceeds benefit Children’s Home Society of Florida, an organization that provides in-home solutions that stabilize and strengthen families. The Easter Bunny and Gardenland will be available 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (GardenLand 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through April 4.
Details: 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. thegardensmall.com whereisbunny.com
Nordstrom Easter Egg Hunt, Palm Beach Gardens
Held at Nordstrom Café Bistro in The Gardens Mall, this event will feature the Easter bunny and kid-friendly activities including coloring, crafts and an Easter egg hunt.
The event is 11 a.m. April 4. 3111 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Free. Information: thegardensmall.com/retailer/nordstroms
“Eggs-travaganza” at The Park, West Palm Beach
Families are invited to hop on over this free, family-friendly event that includes Easter egg hunts, arts and crafts, and a chalk coloring competition. Kicking off at 4 p.m., children can take photos with the Easter Bunny in the breezeway, then join the egg hunt at 5:15 p.m. with three separate egg hunts. There will be one for children age 3 and younger, one for kids ages 4 to 7, and another for kids age 8 and older. There will be food, beverages, and golf experiences available for purchase.
The event is 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4. 7301 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: 561-530-3810; theparkwestpalm.com
Easter Egg Hunt, Lake Worth Beach
Happening at Bryant Park in downtown Lake Worth Beach, this event will feature live entertainment, games, an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and more. Hunts will be conducted by age groups with ages 2 to 4 at 11:30 a.m.; ages 5 to 7 at noon; and ages 8 to 11 at 12:30 p.m.
The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Bryant Park, 100 S. Golfview Road, Lake Worth Beach. Free. Information: 561-533-7335; lakeworthbeachfl.gov
Egg’stravaganza, Greenacres
Held at Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, the day will be packed with springtime fun including hayrides, crafts, games, photo opportunities with Bunny, food, and refreshments available for purchase and, of course, the egg hunt (starts at 10:15 a.m. and is organized by age groups).
The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres. Free. Information: 561-642-2090; greenacresfl.gov
Wellington’s Egg Hunt
Sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, along with Christ Fellowship Church, Main Street Dentistry and Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics, this event will feature four hunts divided into age groups. These include ages 2 and under, ages 3 to 4, ages 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. In each hunt there will be two eggs with a pink bunny ticket inside that indicates a special prize. Children must have their own basket or bag.
The event is 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4. Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington. Free. Information: wellingtonfl.gov/675/Egg-Hunt
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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