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Spring for a festive Easter meal at one of these local restaurants!
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Alma
It’s hard to imagine a dreamier take-home Easter feast than Alma’s: bib lettuce salad with buttermilk dressing, asparagus with herbed creme fraîche, egg strata, smoked pit ham in a cherry mustard glaze, potato salad, and brown butter carrot cake. At $200 the take-home packages serve four. Order via Tock. 528 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, 612-379-4909, almampls.com
Breva Bar & Grill
Breva’s a la carte Easter brunch menu, served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes lobster and Florentine Benedicts, brunch classics like omelets and pancakes, and lunchier items like burgers and shrimp linguine. 1115 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-353-6207, brevabarandgrill.com
Butcher & the Boar
Hop over to the Butcher & the Boar for a meat-filled Easter brunch buffet: Think handmade sausages, fried chicken and biscuits, and a smoked prime rib carving station. Make your reservations ahead of time; $55 per person and $20 per kid. 901 3rd St. Suite 195, Mpls., 612-886-1769, butcherandtheboarmpls.com
Capital Grille
Enjoy a two-course prix fixe meal for Easter brunch at Capital Grille: Options include cold-smoked salmon and avocado toast, lobster frittata, pan-seared salmon, and more. Be sure to reserve a table in advance; $60 for adults and $17 for children. 801 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-692-9000, thecapitalgrille.com
The Drake
At the Saint Paul Hotel, The Drake is celebrating Easter with a holiday menu of piperade with eggs, white anchovy Niçoise salad, sweet pea and prosciutto arancini, and a candied raspberry tart. Reservations are recommended. 350 Market St., St. Paul, 651-292-9292, saintpaulhotel.com
Earl Giles Distillery
Earl Giles is keeping it simple by adding an Easter special to its regular Sunday brunch menu: roasted carrot gnocchi with braised rabbit and pea tendrils ($24). 1325 Quincy St. NE Suite 100, Minneapolis, 612-345-5305, earlgiles.com
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
FireLake’s Easter brunch buffet has a Minnesota theme—think smoked walleye, venison charcuterie, omelets, lingonberry cheesecake, and chocolate moose track éclairs. It’ll be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter day. Reservations are recommended. $60 per person, $55 for anyone over 65; and $20 for kids 10 and under. 2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, 952-852-4040, firelakerestaurant.com
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse
Kendall’s is making Easter egg-stra special this year with a brunch buffet and limited menu of omelets, French toast, egg strata, and more—plus, there’s a carving station. $39.95 for adults; $19.95 for kids; kids under three are free. 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd., Coon Rapids, 763-951-7225, kendallstc.com
The Lexington
This Easter, the Lexington brings an a la carte menu of brunch favorites to the table, featuring eggs Benedict, three-egg omelets, ricotta berry French toast, waffles, and more. Don’t be surprised if you see the Easter bunny hopping around. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Easter Sunday; the last seating for the brunch menu is at 1:30 p.m. 1096 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-289-4990, thelexmn.com
Mara
At the Four Seasons Hotel, Mara’s Easter brunch buffet promises a “selection of sweet and savory favorites” plus eggs made your way. The real stunner, though, is the spread of pastries and desserts from executive pastry chef Eddy Dhenin. $95 for adults; $45 for kids. 245 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-895-5709, mararestaurantandbar.com
Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar
Mason Jar has you covered for at-home Easter feasts, with both heat-and-serve and hot-to-go takeout options. The main menu includes a duo of herb-roasted beef strip loin and honey glazed ham, cheesy au gratin potatoes, buttered green beans, Caesar or garden salad, and dinner rolls. A la carte add-ons like bison Swedish meatballs and garlic mashed potatoes are also available. Order by April 18 at 3 p.m.; at $185 the meals serve six people generously. 1565 Cliff Rd., Eagan, 651-340-7809, masonjar.kitchen
Meritage
It doesn’t get classier—or Frenchier—than brunch at Meritage. Take a gander at this year’s Easter spread, available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Grab a regular brunch reservation via Resy to enjoy the special menu. 401 Saint Peter St., St. Paul, 651-222-5670, meritage-stpaul.com
Red Cow and Red Rabbit
Head to Red Cow or Red Rabbit for an overflowing Easter brunch buffet: think Florentine eggs benedict, mushroom frittata, eggs Benedict, quiche Lorraine, crispy potatoes, pastries, toasts, an acai bar, and more. Plus, there’s an assortment of pizzas available at Red Rabbit. Bloody Marys and mimosas are also on offer. $65 for adults, $25 for kids; kids under four are free. Available at Red Cow Uptown, Red Cow North Loop, and Red Rabbit Saint Paul from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday (other locations will have their typical brunch menus, plus a few Easter specials. Multiple locations, redrabbitmn.com, redcowmn.com
Rustica Bakery
Rustica is offering Easter specials throughout the week that precedes Easter: shorties from Tuesday through Saturday, Easter nests on Friday and Saturday, and lemon berry roulade cake and hot cross buns on Saturday. Or place a pre-order to supplement your at-home Easter feast. Multiple locations, rusticabakery.com
The St. Paul Grill
The Saint Paul Hotel’s iconic restaurant, The St. Paul Grill, is hosting a classy Easter Sunday supper from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The holiday menu includes seafood cioppino, ahi tuna, lamb shank, lemon curd tart, and more, all priced a la carte. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time. 350 Maker St., St. Paul, 651-224-7455, stpaulgrill.com
Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse
Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse is hosting an Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., dishing up everything from egg strata and creamy hash browns to honey-glazed salmon. In true Easter fashion, there’ll also be a carving station for prime rib and glazed ham. Make your reservation today before tables fill up. $34.95 for adults; $17.95 for kids; kids under three are free. 456 Concord Exchange S., St. Paul, 651-350-7743, stockyardstc.com
Surly Brewing
Surly’s Easter brunch returns this year with a full buffet, family activities, beer, seltzer cocktails, and as Surly puts it “a grown man in a bunny costume.” Plus, shrimp luges! This buffet has everything from deviled eggs and pickle rolls to pierogies and walleye cakes. A true feast. Grab a reservation for you and your crew early and don’t miss out; $58 for adults and $18 for kids; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Easter Sunday. 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Mpls., 763-999-4040, surlybrewing.com
Tria Restaurant
This “French Americana” restaurant out in North Oaks is celebrating Easter with an elegant feast served in the restaurant’s private dining room. Choose between a brunch buffet ($55 for adults; $20 for kids; kids under three are free), a brunch prix fixe menu (prices vary), and an Easter dinner prix fixe (prices vary). 5959 Centerville Rd., North Oaks, 651-426-9222, triarestaurant.com
Tullibee
Celebrate Easter with a multi-course brunch at Tullibee. The menu starts at $65 per person ($20 for kids)—dish details haven’t been released yet for 2025, but based on previous years, expect options like quiche royale with caramelized kale and onions; or bison bacon burgers with maple jam and a fried egg. 300 Washington Ave. N., Mpls., 651-468-0400, hewinghotel.com
