Easter resonates most profoundly for churchgoers but the holiday also serves as a symbol of spring, an opportunity to pull out the pastels, and most important, a chance to sit down for a celebratory brunch. The big day in 2022 is on April 17, and these Dallas restaurants have already geared up with special dishes and events.

Most of these events take place on Easter Sunday, but some of the offerings run longer, and those exceptions are indicated.

Here's where to dine on Easter 2022.

Al Biernat's. Easter brunch includes strawberry pancakes, crab cakes, brioche French toast, avocado toast with poached eggs, biscuits & Italian sausage gravy, crawfish etouffee benedict, Texas brunch sandwich, portabella enchiladas, and Thai stir fry. 10 am-3 pm. Oak Lawn 214-209-2201, or North Dallas 972-239-3400.

Asador. Easter brunch restaurant at Renaissance Hotel features multiple stations including benedicts, pasta, dessert; cheese with Humboldt fog, habanero dolce, Deep ellum blue; carving station with smoked prime rib; French toast and crepe station with lemon curd, blueberry compote, peppers, crispy chorizo picante, and chipotle syrup; and build your own mimosa and bloody Mary station. 10 am-4 pm. $85, $35 for 12 and under. 214-267-4815.

Barcelona Wine Bar. Brunch includes Serrano benedict, veggie spinach benedict, olive oil pancakes, torrijas with Catalan & pear, mangalica estrellados with eggs, shishito peppers, layered traditional potato tortilla, paella, cured meats & cheeses, salads, eggs, sweet torrijas, wines from Spain & South America, and cocktails including the Guns & Rosés rosé based cocktail. 11 am-3 pm. 469-862-8500.

Bonefish Grill. Special dishes include creamy Caprese Dip, Wood-Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Skewers, Wood-Grilled Salmon Caprese with gnocchi tossed with blistered tomatoes & mozzarella fondue, and seasonal Carrot Lava Cake with a cream cheese molten center, topped with whipped cream.

Bulla Gastrobar. Three-course brunch features choices from selections such as avocado toast, steak & eggs, chicken & waffles, blueberry-ricotta pancakes, and hazelnut waffles. $29. 10 am-2 pm. 972-805-4590.

Capital Grille. Brunch specials include mimosas, lobster frittata with poached lobster tails, 14-ounce bone-in dry-aged NY Strip & Eggs, 8-ounce filet mignon & white cheddar hash browns, plus a la carte dinner options available all day. 11 am-2 pm.

Carrabba's. Special entrées include lamb chops, filet with Marsala, and Champagne pasta with shrimp, roasted red bell peppers, & sautéed mushrooms. The Tramonto in Tuscany cocktail has Lunazul Blanco tequila, sour mix, OJ, and Bonizio Rosso, and there's new Berries & Butter Cake for dessert. Dine-in or takeout.

Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas. Easter brunch spread includes brunch boards, chef-attended carving stations, & displays of seafood, charcuterie & more. A limited a la carte menu will be available upon request. Saturday April 16, 11 am-3 pm. $75.

Crescent Club. Easter brunch with prime rib & bourbon glazed ham carving station, seafood station with shrimp, snow crab claws, & shucked oysters, omelet station, and Belgian waffle bar along with a kids buffet. 10:30 am-2 pm. $125. 214-953-4343.

Dakota's Steakhouse. Easter brunch features breakfast pastries, smoked salmon tart, deviled eggs, tomato bruschetta, lox & bagels, crab cake benedict, omelet, steak & eggs, blueberry pancake, burger, and the Dakota's Breakfast. 11 am-3 pm. $48. 214-740-4001.

Davio's. Italian steakhouse in The Colony will serve Easter brunch from 10 am-1:30 pm with Philly cheesesteak spring rolls, country egg frittata, filet mignon & poached eggs, lobster roll, and white cheese pizza with bacon & egg. Dinner menu will be served from 1:30-10 pm with steaks, seafood, tagliatelle Bolognese, and acorn squash with farro. 972-772-4810.

DeGolyer Restaurant. Brunch at Dallas Arboretum with eggs, salads, beef sirloin, hot smoked salmon, chicken marsala, assorted breads & pastries, cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, dessert bars. April 16-17, two seatings at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Tickets include buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, tax, gratuity, parking, and admission. $69, or $45 for 12 and under. 214-515-6615.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse. Three-course Easter menu includes spring salad, 8-oz filet or salmon paired with crab cake, and strawberry cheesecake. Also honey glazed ham to-go.

Dive Coastal Cuisine. Easter to-go menu includes cheeseboards, crab and salmon board, salads, whole salmon, beef tenderloin, and sides. Must pick up on April 16. 214-891-1700.

Eataly. Ready-to-reheat dinner for four includes lamb leg with pistachio and mint, sides, and traditional Easter tart with ricotta and orange. Email eda.guestrelations@eataly.com by April 13.

Eddie V's. Three-course brunch menu includes lobster quiche, roasted avocado with jumbo lump crab, steak & eggs, brunch cocktails such as mimosas, bloody marys, and bellinis. 11 am-2 pm. $49, or $15 for 12 and under. 214-890-1500.

El Bolero. Easter brunch includes Crab Cake, Grilled Swordfish, Braised Short Ribs, and Fried Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream. 214-741-1986.

Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge. Jazz brunch menu highlights include deviled eggs with smoked bacon marmalade, spring pea hummus, fried green tomato eggs benedict with gulf shrimp cakes, and banana bread French toast. 10 am-3 pm. 972-629-0924.

El Patio Mex-Tex. Brunch with all-you-can-eat salmon with poblano rice, brisket enchiladas, chicken mole, smoked ham, brisket, sopa de mariscos, waffle bar, salad bar, build-your-own omelet station, dessert bar. 10 am-3 pm. $25, or $14 for 12 and under. 972-410-2096.

Encina. Bishop Arts District restaurant is open on Easter for brunch. 469-620-3644.

Blue Mesa Grill. Easter brunch features red chile glazed ham, smoked brisket, enchiladas, Adobe Pie, omelets, migas, huevos rancheros, chicken & Belgian waffles, breakfast potatoes, chimayo corn, salads, fruit, and house-made desserts. Includes mimosas. $30, or $7 for 11 and under. Dallas 972-934-0165, Fort Worth 817-332-6372, Plano 214-387-4407.

Fearing's. Three-course brunch includes starter, main course, and dessert trio, featuring menu items such as linguini cacio e pepe, achiote marinated mesquite grilled lamb chops, coconut caramel ganache tart. 11 am-3 pm. $135, or $45 for 12 and under. Plus special vegetarian option for $85. 214-922-4848.

Fogo de Chão. Easter brunch from 11 am-2 pm and dinner from 2-9 pm with fixed dinner pricing, or pick up a Brazilian-inspired Easter To-Go Package, for pickup and/or delivery on April 16-17.

Fork and Fire. Brunch at the Boardwalk at Granite Park is doing waffles and frittatas including Mediterranean, cheddar bacon, Tex-acado, pastrami, mushroom, crab enchilada, huevos rancheros, and ultimate hash. 10 am-4 pm. 214-210-2265.

The French Room. Hotel Adolphus restaurant is debuting the Spring Tea Menu on Easter weekend with bites, champagne, and live harp music. April 15-17. $65, or $30 for 12 and under. 214-651-3615.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop. Taco Family Meal includes choice of two meats (chicken, beef, spicy pork, or grilled veggies), choice of two sides (borracho beans, black beans, refried beans, cilantro-lime rice, Mix-Mex rice), chips & salsa, queso, tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, Butt Burnin' Hot Sauce, in two sizes: regular serves 4-6 for $35, and large serves 6-8, for $50. Order online or at your nearest location.

Georgie. Two-course meal for brunch and dinner includes choices from charcuterie, brioche French toast, salmon rillette, beef tenderloin, lamb rack, kingfish, Georgie's country mash, and creamed spinach. Brunch 10:30 am-3 pm, $80 or $40 for 12 and under. Dinner 6-9 pm, $90. 469-466-8263.

Harper's. Easter brunch features omelet station, French toast, steak & eggs, Japanese pancakes. 469-998-0013.

Hawthorn. Specialty brunch menu available including Chilaquiles, Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast, Avocado Toast, Moon Pie Magic and more. Price varies. April 17. 214-760-1554.

Haywire Plano and The Ranch at Las Colinas. Brunch buffet includes Texas seafood bar, carving station, taco bar, breakfast station, plus chicken fried steak, Blackened Gulf snapper, catfish, salads, pastries, and dessert. $50, $20 for 12 and under. Haywire Plano 972-781-9473, The Ranch at Las Colinas 972-506-7262.

The Henry. Easter brunch features giant cinnamon roll, crab cakes, avocado toast, caramel-apple French toast, quinoa breakfast burrito or bowl, egg white turkey omelet, smoked salmon bagel, Brussels Caesar, Vietnamese shrimp & avocado salad, turkey French dip, pasta Bolognese, cocktails, and champagne. 10 am-3 pm. 214-677-9560.

Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas. Copper & Steel Table and Bar will host brunch buffet with scrambled eggs, herb roasted potatoes with melted leeks & roasted peppers, cinnamon French toast, chicken apple sausage, pastries, build-your-own-parfait bar, orange glazed ham with honey mustard, sweet Hawaiian rolls, and complimentary Champagne and mimosas. 8 am-12 pm. $22. 469-598-1235.

Jellico's at Westin Southlake. Brunch buffet includes yogurt parfait, lemon poppyseed pancakes, frittatas, honey baked ham, and cedar plank salmon. $60. 817-873-1900.

J. Rae's Dallas. Easter-themed cookie decorating kits come with 9 cookies, 3 bags of icing, and decorative sprinkle packets. $35. Available through Sunday, April 17; must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance. 214-654-0833.

Kona Grill. Easter brunch and dinner is available for dine-in and takeout/delivery. with specials that include lobster potstickers appetizer and classic ham dinner with honey glazed ham, whipped mashed potatoes, and roasted root vegetables with truffle oil, $32. Brunch features Ricotta Cheese Fritters, Macadamia Nut French Toast, and Eggs Benedict. April 16-17. KonaGrill.com/Happenings/Easter.

La Madeleine. Breakfast and Brunch Package that feeds 4 includes quiche, fruit salad, and croissants. $30. Picnic Lunch Package feeds 4 includes chicken salad, croissants, fruit salad, tomato basil pesto pasta salad, and chocolate chunk cookies. $40.

LAW at Four Seasons Resort at Las Colinas. Brunch includes stations dedicated to meat, seafood, omelets, pastas, and desserts. Dishes include eggs benedict with lemon hollandaise, sushi, ceviche, oysters, crab claws, beef shank pastrami, chipotle brulee salmon, ham, spinach ravioli, fried quail, strip bass, chicken with asparagus, fennel wax beans succotash, garlic mashed potatoes.and freshly made-to-order Donut Wall with assorted seasonal toppings and sauces. Includes two complimentary mimosas or bloody Marys. 10 am-3 pm. $125, or $55 for 12 and under. 972-717-2420.

Le Bilboquet. Brunch menu features Cajun chicken, blueberry pancakes, brioche French toast, eggs benedict, and more. Dinner menu will feature mushroom risotto, bronzino, filet au poivre, lobster capellini. 10:30 am-9 pm. $80, or $40 for 12 and under. 469-730-2937.

Malai Kitchen. Special brunch offerings include Salmon Sushi Spring Rolls, Vietnamese BBQ Lamb Chops, Pandanous Grouper, Banana Crème Pie. Plus regular brunch menu. Dallas Preston Center 972-373-4434, Dallas Uptown 214-599-7857, Southlake 817-251-9141, Fort Worth 682-707-3959.

Mercat Bistro. Specialty brunch entrees include Lobster Benedict, Smoked Salmon Crepes, Duck Confit, and Orange Tart. Regular menu also available. $12 - $32. 214-953-0917.

Miriam Cocina Latina. Easter features include skirt steak & eggs with chimichurri breakfast potatoes, $21; brisket enchiladas, $13; chilaquiles with shredded chicken, eggs, $13; créme brûlée French toast, $13; cocktail flight with guava, passionfruit and tamarind and a Sunday martini with Soho lychee liqueur. 11 am-3 pm. 214-855-5275.

Monarch. Menu features beloved favorites such as wood-fired meatballs, veal chop Parmesan, and tuna tartare, plus an exclusive wood-grilled Australian lamb on eggplant caponata with roasted thumbelina carrots, $52. 12-9 pm. Reserve online.

Nuri Grill. Special four-course Easter menu features Tuna Tartare Corn, Fried Egg with Bulgogi, Easter Feast with Ribeye, Tenderloin, Hanger Steak, and Marinated Short Rib, Grilled Asparagus and Earl Grey Crème Brûlée. $60. 972-241-3900.

Ocean Prime Dallas. Easter brunch includes specials such as warm cinnamon bread, crab benedict, brioche French toast, smoked salmon latke, Prime steak & eggs, blackened salmon salad, and citrus rhubarb mimosa. 11 am–3 pm.

Open Palette. Sheraton Dallas Hotel brunch includes omelet and waffle stations, charcuterie table, salad bar, salmon, prime rib, pork loin, beverages, and desserts. $49, or 25 for 12 and under. 10 am-2 pm. Reservations at www.opentable.com/r/open-palette-dallas.

Pappas Delta Blues. Plano BBQ joint will be open for lunch and dinner with full menu including deviled eggs, chicken-fried steak, as well as a BBQ feast option for $80 that feeds 3-4 and includes brisket, ribs, smoked chicken, smoked turkey, pulled pork & choice of smoked boudin, jalapeño cheddar sausage, or beef sausage. 11 am-9 pm. 972-378-9903.

Pakpao Thai. Brunch includes Moo Yang Nom Kahn, Thai Waffles, Kai Loongkei – Breakfast Eggs, Crab Omelet, and Easter Brunch Punch. 214-749-7002.

Perry's. Choices from pear salad or carrot ginger soup, glazed ham $45 or prime rib $65, whipped potatoes, green bean almondine. 11 am-9 pm. Brunch cocktails including brandy milk punch, bloody Mary and mimosas, 11 am-4 pm.

Petra & the Beast. Easter candy boxes, thick sliced smoked ham, boudin stuffed whole chickens, cheese & charcuterie available for pick up on April 15 from 1-4pm & April 17 from 9am-1pm. Visit www.petraandthebeast.com for menus and ordering instructions.

Postino Wine Cafe. Old Skool Hippity-Hop Brunch features a DJ spinning 90’s hip-hop tracks on the patio with $6 glasses of wine and pitchers of beer until 5 pm. 972-210-2102.

Rise + Thyme. Easter picnic baskets to-go include Deviled Eggs, Avocado Toast, Mixed Greens, Roasted Lamb & Harissa Wrap, Kale & Shiitake Quiche, Cookies, and Funfetti Cake. Order by April 13, at 5 pm. $100, feeds 4. Plus $20 for pillows and blankets for 2 hours. 972-268-7605.

Romano's Macaroni Grill. Two specials include Gorgonzola Steak with a 10-oz sirloin with gorgonzola butter topping, sautéed spinach with roast garlic, and buttermilk mashed potatoes, $30; and 8-oz Atlantic Salmon over capellini pasta, artichokes, mushrooms, capers, and citrus lemon butter sauce, $26. April 15-18.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Three-course Celebration Feast features starter, entrée, side, and dessert. Seasonal cocktail Bumble & Bloom is a twist on a classic bee's knees featuring The Botanist Gin, elderflower, and orange blossom honey. A Celebration Feast for four is available for takeout and features salad, entrée, two sides, and dessert for $195. April 16-17.

Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar. Three-course brunch menu features Wanda’s Doughnuts, Carrot Cake French Toast, Caprese Benedict, and Strawberry Tart. $60. 214-782-9807.

Scout. Three-course brunch buffet at the Statler Dallas features salad and two entrees: salmon and pineapple glazed baked ham, plus carving stations with prime rib au jus and lamb with garlic and rosemary,side dishes, and sweets. $50; 12 and younger eat free from a special menu with chicken tenders and waffle fries. 11 am-3 pm. 469-320-8993.

Seasons 52. A la carte brunch includes crab-cheddar quiche, French Toast, shrimp & grits, mimosas, sangrias, bloody Marys, and rosé Lemonade. 10 am-2 pm. Easter box to go serving 4-6 features choice of spiral ham, cedar plank salmon, or beef tenderloin, plus salad, sides, and dessert. Pickup April 16.

Second Floor at The Exchange (Ounce and Ichi Ni San). Easter brunch buffet with breakfast pastries, smoked salmon, fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, pork sausage, twice cooked potatoes, pork hash, and prime rib carving station. April 17. $50, or $25 for 12 and under. 972-268-7605.

Sloane's Corner. Three-course brunch includes breakfast pastries, tomato & cucumber salad, mini avocado toast, lobster avocado salad, strawberry ricotta pancakes, benedicts, omelets, avocado-egg white frittata, and the traditional Sloane’s Breakfast, plus mini dessert bites. 11 am-3 pm. $38.

Stirr. Brunch buffet features stations with Caprese salad, BLT deviled eggs, potato salad, Greek pasta salad, champagne marinated fruit salad, omelets, smoked gouda grits, bacon, sausage, biscuits, salmon, chicken breast, red snapper, garlic alfredo creamed spinach, smoked cheddar au gratin potatoes, spiral ham, beef tenderloin, pies, cakes, cookies, Danish, and muffins. 10 am-3 pm. $42, or $15 for 12 and under. Dallas 214-983-1222, Addison 214-903-0543.

SusieCakes. Special Easter options include Lemon Cake, Easter Wreath Cake, Bunny Cake, SusieCross Decoration, Carrot Cupcakes, Bunny Cupcakes, Happy Easter Cupcakes, Easter Cupcake Decorating Kit, Frosted Sugar Cookie Peeps, Frosted Sugar Cookie Platter with Peeps, and Bunny Cookies. Order between March 28-April 17 at susiecakes.com/locations/.

Ten50 BBQ. Family-size Easter Pitmaster Package, plus a la carte whole Brisket, Spiral Sliced Glazed Ham, Brisket Baked Beans, Five Cheese Mac, Snap’d Green Beans, Whole Key Lime Pie, and Fruit Cobbler. Ordering between March 28–April 13. 1-855-QUE-1050.

Terra. Restaurant at Eataly is doing brunch with an Italian twist including a four-course option with warm Otto bread, eggs in purgatory, sausage, bacon, crispy fingerling potatoes, and espresso moka pot. $30. Build Your Own Bollicine allows you to pick your own sparkling wine and choice of fruit juices to create your own mimosa, bellini, or rossini. 10:30 am-3 pm.

III Forks. Exclusive Easter Brunch features upscale brunch favorites including steak & eggs, filet mignon benedict, crabcake benedict, and lobster tail benedict. Plus breakfast breads from the restaurant's local bakery, and a limited a la carte menu of III Forks favorites. $55, for dine-in or curbside to-go by preorder. Children's brunch with pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs is $18. 11 am-3 pm. Regular dinner menu from 3-8 pm.

TJ's Seafood Market. Specialty items at Preston Royal include Challah French Toast, Migas, Lobster Rolls, and $5 White Cranberry Mimosas. Preston Royal 214-691-2369, Oak Lawn 214-219-3474.

Toussaint Brasserie. Special Easter brunch with Boeuf Bourguignon Hash, Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes, Lobster Benedict, Pain Perdue, and Frozen French 75. April 17. 214-765-2311.

Truluck's. Easter special is lobster Thermidor with lobster tail in a creamy shellfish sauce with Havarti, mushrooms, and tarragon, $125. Easter cocktail has Cognac, almond orgeat syrup, angostura, lemon, lime, $14.50. April 15-17. Uptown 214-220-2401, Southlake, 817-912-0500.

Up On Knox. Special menu from chef Bruno Davaillon includes oysters, French toast, chicken & waffles, and Arrowhead Wagyu steak frites & eggs. $65, or $30 for 12 and under. 9:30 am-3 pm. 469-250-4007.

Vidorra. Brunch includes guacamole, queso, barreled nachos, soups, salads, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and specialty brunch items steak & eggs, chilaquiles, and churro toast. 10 am-3 pm. Addison 972-499-5248, Dallas 972-215-0640.

Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa. Brunch specials include cheese and fruit, breakfast bar, seafood and carving stations with lamb and apricot & thyme rubbed ham, snow crab claws, shrimp with cocktail sauce, bone-in chicken, and hanger steak, plus live music from Mark Dunn. 10 am-2 pm. $65 or $32 for 12 and under.

Wits Steakhouse. Brunch includes Biltong Deviled Eggs, Braai Board, Bagel and Lox, Peri Prawns and Pap, and Mebos French Toast. 214-712-9700.