For some, Easter is an important religious holiday. For others, it’s a big opportunity for a grand brunch. For those who fall into either or both of those categories, there’s a smorgasbord of restaurants ready to serve an Easter brunch. In 2024, the holiday falls on March 31, and spots are filling up fast.
This list includes small restaurants and large, hotel restaurants and chains, and it's a list that will continue to be updated as the holiday nears.
Here’s where to eat on Easter in Dallas:
Black Agave. Mexican cantina will offer elevated takes on Mexican brunch items like chicken chilaquiles, enchiladas divorciadas, and guisada sopes benedicts, plus steak and eggs. Drink specials include margarita or mimosa flights for $12.99 each or a $9.99 carafe of sangria. 11 am-3 pm. 469-850-6501.
Blue Mesa Grill. Brunch award-winner will have a range of options, such as beef tenderloin chimichurri, ginger-chipotle glazed ham, smoked Latin turkey breast, red chile salmon, a build-your-own street taco bar, and breakfast classics like made-to-order omelets, huevos rancheros, Belgian waffles with fried chicken, and biscuits with gravy. Signature dishes like blue corn cheese enchiladas, Chimayo corn, and Adobe Pie will be served alongside new favorites like mushroom rigatoni, cauliflower gratin, roasted sweet potato wedges, and jalapeño bacon pinto beans. $40, includes mimosas. $12 for children ages 6-11. 8 am-3 pm. Addison 972-934-0165, Plano 214-387-4407.
Cantina Laredo. Modern Mexican restaurant chain will have crab cakes benedict, chilaquiles, chorizo con huevos, and complimentary mimosas and bloody Marys. 11 am-3 pm. Addison 972-458-0962, Frisco 214-618-9860.
Coupes. Highland Park bar will serve French menu with brioche French toast with lemon curd and chocolate & raspberry crepes, plus special hot cross buns and a lobster benedict for Easter Sunday only. 12-4 pm. 214-434-1347.
Cru Wine Bar. Napa-style Easter brunch features three courses, with avocado & tomato toast, smoked salmon deviled egg toast, and goat cheese beignets for starters; pus crab cake benedict, steak and eggs, lamb chops, roasted salmon for the main course; and lemon pound cake, key lime cheesecake, and chocolate lava cake for dessert. $45, plus $6 mimosas, bellinis, and ciprianis. 10 am-3 pm. Dallas 214-526-9463, Plano 972-312-9463, Allen 972-908-2532, Fort Worth 817-737-9463.
Culpepper Cattle Co. Upscale Rockwall restaurant will add $3 mimosas to regular brunch menu. 10 am - 3 pm. 469-965-9300.
Dakota’s Steakhouse. NOLA-style steakhouse will add a three-course brunch with shareable starts and traditional entree choices or Easter specials of lobster chopped salad, crab florentine benedict, steak and eggs, strawberry stuffed French toast, and grilled Atlantic salmon. $58, or $29 for children 12 and under. 10 am-2 pm. 972-573-5003.
Dive Coastal Cuisine. Catering menu features prime rib, salmon, potato salad, cajun deviled eggs, crispy cauliflower bites, crudite platter with hummus, Easter-themed charcuterie, and key lime pie. Pickup available March 30; Dive is closed Easter. Prices vary. 214-891-1700.
Dolce Riviera. Italian eatery will host a buffet with rosè and champagne specials. $90. 10 am-4 pm. 469-458-6623.
El Bolero. Oak Lawn restaurant will add a la carte specials like seafood paella, egg white salmon frittata, avocado toast, churro pancakes, and Mexican sangrias. 11 am-3 pm. 214-741-1986.
Fearing's Restaurant. Restaurant at Ritz-Carlton Dallas hotel will offer Texas BBQ wagyu brisket, crab benedict, apricot BBQ pork roast, brown butter carrot cake, and sea salt chocolate tart. $150 ($90 for vegetarians), and $50 per child. 11 am-3 pm. 214-922-4848.
Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen. Texas-inspired Mediterranean restaurant will have a Sunday buffet with a prime rib carving station, Greek and Mediterranean entrees, charcuterie, scrambled eggs and bacon, assorted pastries, and more. $38, and $15 for children 12 and under. 10 am-3 pm. Southlake 682-477-4585, Garland 972-496-0201.
III Forks. Full menu plus three Easter benedicts ranging from $55-$65: beef tenderloin, crab cake, or lobster, served with poached egg, hollandaise, asparagus, and fingerling potatoes. Drinks include an $18 bloody Mary and $12 mimosa. French toast with bacon and sausage for kids for $20. 11 am-4 pm. 972-267-1776.
Haywire. Brunch buffet features seafood bar, carving station, taco bar, and more. $60, or $ 20 for children 5-12. 10 am-3 pm. 972-781-9473.
Jalisco Norte. Mexican brunch will include carnitas, birria tacos, migas, grilled salmon, carne asada, tres leches pancakes, and more. 10 am-3 pm. 214-443-5183.
JOA. Easter dinner for two all weekend features deviled eggs, Caesar or kimchi salad, beef doenjang soup, New York strip and lobster for the entree, and cheesecake for dessert. $99 for two. March 29-March 31. Dallas 972-241-3900.
José. Mexican brunch buffet with chilaquiles verdes con pollo, huevos rancheros, papas con chorizo, scrambled eggs, refried beans, and pan dulce from Colibrí Panadería. $40. 10 am-3 pm. 214-891-5673.
Kona Grill. Steak, seafood, and sushi spot will offer regular menu with special additions for Easter weekend. Saturday-Sunday. Dallas 214-369-7600, Plano 214-945-2500.
Live! by Loews - Arlington. The hotel’s Easter menu will include a la carte specials like duck confit hash, slow braised pork belly, or lamb loin roast. Children can enjoy an Easter egg sugar cookie station. 11 am-2 pm. 682-277-4900
Malai Kitchen. Vietnamese- and Thai-themed brunch featuring banh mi french toast, Thai eggs benedict, fried rice “over easy,” spicy bloody marys, and mimosas. Prices vary. Sunday, 11 am-3 pm. Dallas Preston Center 972-373-4434, Dallas Uptown 214-599-7857, Southlake 817-251-9141, Fort Worth 682-707-3959.
Margaret’s. Harwood District restaurant will add Easter brunch specials including $54 seafood tower appetizer, $62 lamb chops, and complimentary créme brulée inspired overnight oats and chocolate-stuffed egg desserts. 214-736-7760.
Mercat Bistro. Harwood District French restaurant will feature a la carte items with an optional three-course prix fixe menu for $65. 10 am-3 pm. 214-953-0917.
Open Palette. Sheraton Dallas restaurant will offer a buffet with stations for traditional breakfast items, made-to-order omelets, desserts like carrot cupcakes and pink guava cheesecake, and more. Drink specials include $1 mimosas and $10 bloody Marys and peach bellinis. 11 am-2 pm. $70, or $29 for children 12 and under. 469-371-1486.
Princi Italia. Brunch with lamb ravioli, crab & avocado bruschetta, fried calamari & shrimp, Caesar salad, eggs benedict, steak & eggs, rosemary lamb, and grilled salmon. $45. Easter dinner a la carte with lamb, Chilean sea bass piccata, and lasagna. Brunch 10 am-3 pm, dinner 4 pm-9:30 pm. Dallas 214-739-5959, Plano 972-378-9463.
Saint Ann. All-you-can-eat buffet with champagne and rosè specials, plus Easter activities and photos for kids. $70, and $35 for children 12 and under. 10 am-3 pm. 214-782-9807.
Shodo Japanese Kitchen. Newly opened restaurant in Dallas’ Design District will offer a non-traditional three-course menu including Japanese wedge salad or snow crab roll, Tokyo-style eggs benedict or bluefin tuna tartare, plus pancake with yuzu strawberry sauce or pineapple coconut ice cream with fresh berries. $65. 11 am-3 pm. 214-764-2961.
Sloane’s Corner. Casual-yet-chic downtown Dallas spot will feature four starters for the table and seven entrees: lobster and avocado salad, breakfast sammy, steak & eggs, Easter benedict, lemon ricotta pancakes, Sloane’s breakfast, and a prime beef burger. $36, or $18 for children 12 and under. 10 am-3 pm. 972-736-9572.
Southfork Ranch. Event venue will offer a four-course buffet featuring salad, pineapple-glazed baked ham or berry-topped pancakes with whipped cream, carving stations with prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream, and herb-crusted lamb with garlic and rosemary, plus sides and desserts. $80, and $60 for children ages 7-12. 11 am-3 pm. 972-442-7800.
STK Steakhouse. Uptown steakhouse will offer a la carte holiday dishes throughout Easter weekend with special offerings for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Saturday-Sunday. 972-842-9450.
SusieCakes. Popular bakery will have Easter-themed desserts like lemon cake, strawberry cake, easter cupcakes with carrots, peeps sugar cookies, plus sugar cookie and cupcake decorating kits. Prices vary. March 18-31. Hillside 945-245-2253, Preston Center 214-983-2253, Fort Worth 817-813-2253.
Standard Service. Casual diner will have standard menu with $3 mimosas, plus Easter activities for kids, who eat free all day. 12-3 pm. 469-651-1100.
The Ranch. Annual Easter buffet has a seafood bar, carving station, taco bar, and more. $60, or $20 for children 5-12. 10 am-3 pm. 972-506-7262.
The Rayleigh Underground. Easter brunch buffet with stations for made-to-order waffles, egg benedicts, and waffles; fruit and cheese; sausage, bacon, and biscuits and gravy; assorted sweet breads; scrambled eggs; chicken and pasta; and more. $60, and $15 for children under 10. 10:30 am-2 pm. 469-960-6878.
The Statler. Buffet on the hotel’s first floor with stations for fruit and pastries, scrambled eggs, salads, entrees and sides, and desserts. Highlights include Cajun bacon shrimp and cheesy grits and honey apricot glazed ham. $65, ir $25 for kids ages 6-12. Reservations at 11 am and 1 pm. 214-459-3930.
The Westin Stonebriar. Frisco resort restaurant will have a buffet with stations for made-to-order eggs and omelets, steamed mussels, oysters, and smoked salmon, plus grilled ribeye. $80, or $32 for children. 10:30 am-1:30 pm. 972-668-8000.
Truluck’s. Regular menu plus specialty $17 cocktail with guava, Spanish liqueur Licor 43. March 29-31. Dallas 214-220-2401, Plano 972-591-2500, Southlake 817-912-0500.
Tulum. Mexican seafood spot in The Shops of Highland Park will have an all-day brunch featuring entrees of roasted chicken “encacahuatado,” el pastor BBQ ribs, prime ribeye, cochinita pibil, breakfast tacos, and suadero, plus a specialty cocktail list. 11 am-6 pm. 972-677-9747.
UnaVida. Mexican brunch menu with huevos rancheros, veggie hash, plus Easter specials like crispy duck confit tacos and crab machaca quesadilla, both $16. Specialty brunch cocktails include bloody maria, sangria, carajillo and chamboochi. 11 am -3 pm. 214-443-1888.
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar. Brunch menu featuring $48 prime rib with smoked garlic au jus, lemon blueberry French toast, chicken and waffles, and carrot cake pancakes. 10 am-3 pm. Plano 972-993-2253, Irving 469-941-2253.
Wok Star. In addition to its regular menu, the north Dallas Chinese restaurant will have a special Easter cocktail: the grapefruit drop martini made with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and vodka. 11 am-9 pm. 972-961-1168.
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse. West End steakhouse will have a three-course menu featuring lobster bisque, shrimp and grits, smoked salmon omelet, steak and eggs, and pecan crusted rainbow trout, plus desserts like warm banana pudding and blueberry cobbler cheesecake. $68 per person, with ala carte prices per entree for kids. 11 am-4 pm. 214-744-3287.