Arcadians looking for a memorable Easter brunch experience have plenty of exceptional options to explore – some right down the road, some just a bit of a drive. Here are just a few spots offering Easter dining this April:
Platform 18 at Century Grand
3626 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Platform 18 is hosting “High Tea Aboard the Pullman” Easter weekend, April 19 and 20. Guests will step onto a train car and enjoy welcome champagne, tea and a variety of savory and sweet bites. The event’s theme is 1924 New York City, offering a blend of history and elegance. Various reservation times are available. Price: $99 for a standard experience, which includes champagne, tea, and bites; $129 for an upgrade with truffles and sparkling wine.
Carcara
340 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
Join Carcara at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown for an Easter buffet on April 20. The eatery will feature a variety of stations including omelets, carving, and cookie decorating, plus a chef's selection of desserts. Highlights include smoked paprika mesquite honey chicken, Belgian waffles with blueberry lemon compote, lemon garlic shrimp linguine and a Sonoran Caesar salad. Families can enjoy live music, a caricature artist, Easter Bunny appearances, photo ops, and unlimited mimosas from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Price: $110 for adults, $40 for children ages 4-12.
COURSE
7366 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
COURSE offers a special eight-course tasting menu, curated by Chef Cory Oppold and his award-winning team. Available from April 18-20, the menu blends spring’s flavors with fine dining twists, featuring dishes like smoked salmon, acini di pepe pasta, Chilean sea bass, and pork cheeks prepared like ham. The highlight is a traditional lamb loin, followed by a refined carrot cake and mignardises. Reservations are recommended. Price: $175 per person.
The Market by Jennifer’s
3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a curated menu by Chef Jennifer Russo. Starters include deviled eggs, jumbo shrimp cocktail, a smoked salmon board, roasted tri-colored carrots, and an asparagus board. For entrées, try the brown sugar-orange blossom ham and eggs or herb and roasted garlic crusted beef tenderloin with red wine demi-glaze and potatoes au gratin. Prices vary.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can enjoy a three-course feast with a starter buffet, entrees, and a mini dessert display at T. Cook’s. Menu items include K4 Ranch prime NY strip, crab and lobster benedict, and passion fruit meringue tart. Kids can enjoy fun activities like an Easter Bunny appearance, face painting, and egg hunts. Royal Palms also offers a banquet buffet with items like made-to-order waffles, paella, herb-roasted lamb, and prime rib with a complimentary prosecco for adults and activities for kids. Prices: $175 for adults; $75 for children.
J&G Steakhouse
6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician is hosting an Easter brunch buffet on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guests can check out a lavish spread that includes a carving station with prime rib, porchetta and lamb, along with seafood, sushi, brunch items and desserts. Price: $178 for adults; $90 for children ages 3 to 12.
Adobe Bar & GrillE
2400 Biltmore Estates, Phoenix
Adobe Bar & Grille is celebrating with its Legendary Easter Brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features a three-course, Sonoran-inspired menu with family-style starters and indulgent desserts. There’s also an option to add free-flowing Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine for $28 and acoustic guitar music playing throughout the day. Price: $98 for adults; $58 for children 12 and under.
Lon’s at Hermosa Inn
5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley
Guests can savor a three-course prix-fixe menu brimming with traditional favorites (a cinnamon roll, perhaps?) and LON’s specialties on Easter from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Price: $105 per person.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa
5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
Sanctuary’s festive celebrations, gourmet dining, and desert views await. Enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, family photos, face painting and a mimosa bar on April 20. Guests can find a prix fixe menu at Elements, featuring dishes like smoked salmon tartlet, Dungeness crab croquettes, and 1855 petite filet with grilled colossal prawns, available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or 5-9 p.m. There will also be an Easter brunch buffet available from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Price: Elements is $145 adults, $55 children; buffet is $185 for adults, $65 for children.
Wrigley Mansion
2501 E. Telawa Tr., Phoenix
Celebrate Easter with a chef-curated brunch at Geordie’s, with items like avocado or salmon toast, prime rib with an egg or mushroom frittata, family-style sides and a dessert table. Pastries and fruit are available for the table, and there will be treats for the kids. Almost There Pet Rescue will also be on-site with adoptable puppies to play with. Price: $145 for adults; $45 for children.
Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale
Kick-off the holiday with a chef-attended buffet in the SoHo Ballroom. There will be a seafood bar, omelet station and more. Or, enjoy specials like buttermilk fried lobster tail benedict, chicken + waffles, strawberry rhubarb French toast and a raw bar at Zuzu. The seasonal brunch and dinner menus, plus a mimosa and bloody mary bar will also be available. Valley Ho will host an Easter egg hunt, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Citrus Grove for kids under 4 and on Palm Court for ages 5 and up. Buffet price: $89 for adults; $39 for children 12 and under.
Hearth ‘61
5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley
Hearth ’61’s brunch menu has starters and desserts served family-style, plus a choice of five à la carte entrées cooked to order. Specials include crab benedict, smoked beef brisket, ricotta tortellini, and more. Price: $98 for adults; special kids’ menu is $19 per child.
Caesar’s Republic Scottsdale
4747 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale
On April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Luna by Giada will host a brunch featuring a seafood display, pasta wheel, Tuscan carving station and more. Grown-ups can sip on mimosas and bellinis, too! Price: $150 per adult.
Élephante
7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Easter at Élephante features a signature menu with dishes like English pea ravioli with trevino and parmigiano reggiano, roasted lamb rack served with creamy polenta and salmoriglio, and a ricotta cheesecake topped with whipped mascarpone and amarena cherries. Grown-ups can enjoy a refreshing Easter Spritz made with prosecco, peach, C. Comoz Blanc and sage. Prices vary.
The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale
The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort will host a southwestern-inspired brunch at its new restaurant, Mesa Centrale, on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature carving stations, a buffet, and a beverage bar. There will also be live music. Price: $140 for adults; $50 for children.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale
This year’s meal features dishes from Fairmont’s signature restaurants Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda and Toro. Bourbon Steak offers duck fat roasted New York strip, black truffle mac and cheese, and curry creamed corn. La Hacienda serves barbacoa de res with fresh tortillas and a calabacitas quesadilla with zucchini and cheese. Toro will have sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and chifa style short rib fried rice. Traditional brunch items like omelets, eggs benedict, and shellfish on ice are also available. Price: $179 for adults; $74 for children.
Westin Tempe
11 E. 7th St., Tempe
Celebrate Easter with Terra Kitchen on April 20 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The spread will include breakfast favorites, savory meats, fresh salads, and desserts. Enjoy an egg hunt with candy, gift cards, and a chance to win a one-night stay at The Westin Tempe, along with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Price: $50 per person.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge
5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix
The Grand Easter Brunch will feature traditional and specialty dishes from Celebrity Chef Angelo Sosa’s Tía Carmen and Kembara – reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices: $169 for adults; $49 for children ages 5-12.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale
Enjoy a festive afternoon at Rita’s Cantina & Bar with bottomless mimosas, carving stations, seafood, and more. There will also be family-friendly activities like live music, face painting, and professional photography. Price: $165 for adults; $59 for children ages 3-10.
the Boulders Resort
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree
This family-friendly dining experience includes a seafood display, desserts, live entertainment, a mimosa bar, a bloody mary bar, and an egg hunt for children, along with easter baskets and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Price: $115 for adults; $50 for children 12 and under.
Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
Organ Stop Pizza attracts thousands of patrons each year with its theatrical performances complete with dancing puppets, disco balls and bubbles. Only one of two “pizza and pipes” concepts left in the U.S., songs range from classical to Disney favorites to pop and rock hits. Guests can partake in an all you can eat pizza buffet that includes salad and soft drinks on April 20. Beer and wine – and ice cream for dessert – is available for an additional fee. Advance ticket purchase is required. Price: $20 for adults, $15 for kids.
The Global Ambassador
4360 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Le Âme features a prix fixe menu available only on Easter, beginning with shared dishes like the giant cinnamon roll and Le Âme deviled eggs, followed by entrées such as bucatini du jardin and chicken fricassee “à la milanaise,” and ending with desserts like the matcha éclair and hazelnut cream puff. Meanwhile, théa offers a sunlit rooftop setting with a full à la carte menu, including specials and cocktails like the Champagne for Breakfast. Le Âme will serve its menu from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; théa’s a la carte options will be available from 12 to 10 p.m. Price: $95 per person at Le Âme.
WHAT'S NEW?
UnderTow (3626 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix), an immersive cocktail experience, has launched a new menu featuring classic and original tiki cocktails like the macadamia nut pina colada and the roasted, toasted, Bali Hai trail mix, an assortment of nuts and tropical fruits for guests to snack on while they sip on their cocktail.
Dodo Bird Kitchen & Cocktails (7901 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale), a gastropub inspired by “the distinctive charm and playful spirit” of the dodo, opened on the southwest corner of Hayden and Thomas in March. Menu items include small bites, chicken sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts. The drink menu offers an extensive list of cocktails, mocktails, wines and more.
Located in the Melrose District, Title 9 Sports Grill (4221 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix) opened its doors in March. Themed specifically to celebrate women in sports, the menu offers classic bar fare, from wings and sliders to salads, with options for vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan diets. Each dish is named after iconic female athletes and drinks come strictly from female-owned breweries and distilleries.