Easter is a Christian festival and cultural holiday. It is celebrated by most as a day to gather the family and bond over a meal. Here are 40 places we have found to help make that mealtime easier.
Metro Diner: Pick up and reheat a cold turkey or ham dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, cranberry sauce and choice of stuffing, street corn or macaroni and cheese ($16.49, $61.99 feeds four, $119.49 feeds eight). Deadline to order is March 29. Also, carrot cake griddles are back through April 22. Get your choice of waffles ($10.49), pancakes ($10.49) or bread pudding ($5.49) topped with cream cheese icing, cinnamon butter, candied pecans and powdered sugar. For a location near you, go to metrodiner.com.
Ocean Prime: The restaurant only offers brunch three times a year, and Easter is one of those times. The a la carte menu includes items such as lobster and avocado toast and short-rib-and-lobster Benedict. Available starting at 11 a.m. March 31. 2205 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa. 813-490-5288.
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa: The resort’s restaurant is offering a brunch with a carving station, omelet station, a seafood boat, breakfast items, chef specialties, salads, soups, desserts and a children’s buffet ($89, $36 ages 10 and younger). Available 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 31. 105 N. Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor. 727-726-1161.
Hernando Oaks Golf Club: The golf club’s restaurant is offering a takeout or eat-in brunch including salad, shrimp and grits, cheesy egg bake and Belgian waffles ($22.95, $9.95 ages 9 and younger). Available 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 31 only. They’ll also have an Easter egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. 5230 Delacroix Drive, Brooksville. 352-777-4334.
The Don CeSar: The King Charles Ballroom sets the scene for an Easter brunch buffet with carved meats, holiday classics, breakfast dishes, desserts and complimentary sparkling wine ($150, $50 ages 6-12, 5 and younger free). Available 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 31. 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 844-338-1501.
Maestro’s: The restaurant at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts will hold an Easter brunch with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Offerings include a salad bar, omelet station, prime rib, leg of lamb, breakfast breads and dessert ($55.50, $24.95 children). Available March 31. 1010 N. Macinnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: Fuzzy’s welcomes springtime with a new Primo Baja menu. Now through March 31, order any Primo Baja menu item and get an OG Taco for $1. 5621 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. 813-644-5281.
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Explore all your optionsTiff’s Treats: The “spring sparkle cookie” is a signature sugar cookie topped with pastel sparkle sprinkles. It’s available from March 19-31. Get one dozen cookies in Easter packaging ($27) or two dozen cookies in Easter packaging ($49). 2121 N. Massachusetts Ave., Tampa. 813-934-7900.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar: Fleming’s is offering a three-course Easter brunch menu featuring a sliced tenderloin and French onion frittata, a baby gem shellfish Louie salad and sun-dried tomato and spinach stuffed pork chop. All entrees are paired with a salad or soup and a lime cheesecake tart. Guests who want to celebrate at home can order a three-course spring catering bundle. Bundles start at servings for six people and feature a variety of entree options. Available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 30 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 31. 4322 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. 813-874-9463.
Latitude 28: The restaurant at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa is serving up a bunny-themed Easter brunch buffet featuring a raw bar, seafood display, batter station, kids corner, carving station and dessert station. Kids can expect appearances by the Easter Bunny ($75, $50 children). Add on bottomless mimosas for $25. Available 7 a.m.-1 p.m. March 31. 691 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach. 727-677-6000.
Cipresso: ’s Italian American restaurant will feature an Easter special consisting of Long Island duck seared breast, foie gras, duck confit ravioli, hon shimeji mushrooms and duck demi ($150). Available March 31. 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-8130.
Council Oak Steaks and Seafood: The steakhouse at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa will feature an Easter Sunday special consisting of stuffed lamb saddle, goat cheese, spinach, celeriac puree, caulilini, baby carrots, rosemary jus and pistachio crumble ($80). The signature Sunday brunch will also be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ($95). 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7600.
4 Rivers Smokehouse and Bakery: Make Easter dinner easy with catering. The Easter menu includes boneless ham, smoked turkey and prime rib. Desserts include Easter Birthday Cake Bomb, White Velvet Easter Ombre three-layer cake, coconut cake and Heavenly Chocolate Cake. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. March 27 for pickup March 30. For a location near you, go to 4rsmokehouse.com.
Hard Rock Cafe: Enjoy an Easter treat of pan-seared grouper with butter rice, grilled broccolini and tomato creole sauce ($26.95). Available March 29-31. 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7757.
Rise Kitchen and Deli: The casual eatery at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa will offer an Easter special consisting of an orange pomegranate salad, cold water Canadian lobster and triple chocolate mousse martini ($35). Available noon-8 p.m. March 31. 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7625.
The Rez Grill: Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s American grill with Southern soul will offer an Easter special featuring pistachio-crusted lamb chops ($50). Easter Sunday brunch is also available 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ($55). 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-8120.
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach: Indulge in a brunch buffet with made-to-order omelets, seafood, cheeses, pancakes and desserts ($75, $35 children, 5 and younger free). Beginning at 10 a.m. March 31. 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater. 727-281-9500.
Capital Grille: Find chef-prepared brunch items including lobster frittata, New York strip and eggs, filet mignon with hash browns and crab cakes Benedict ($47-$50). Available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 31. Children’s brunch menu also available ($17). 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa. 813-830-9433.
Craft: Enjoy Easter brunch or dinner as you sail under downtown Tampa’s low bridges on a river cruise. Brunch sailings are at 11:30 and 3:15 p.m. ($89.95-$99.95) and the dinner sailing is at 7 p.m. ($129.95-$139.95). Both March 31 only. 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-777-2669.
The Birchwood: The Grand Ballroom hosts an extravagant Easter brunch buffet featuring prime rib, seafood, made-to-order omelets and a waffle station ($75, $20 ages 11 and younger). 340 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-896-1080.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Chefs at Maggiano’s have chosen a selection of items for parties of four or more to create a custom three-course dining experience. Price varies. Reservations available 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. March 31. 203 WestShore Plaza, Tampa. 813-288-9000.
Bon Appetit Restaurant: Sip on a complimentary glass of champagne before digging into an Easter brunch buffet featuring charcuterie, salads, prime rib, leg of lamb, ham, chicken breast, salmon, eggs Benedict, lobster egg pie and vegetable lasagna ($99, $25 ages 9 and younger). Available 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 31 in the Sunset Ballroom. Or, select from a four-course menu including choice of corn bisque, scallops or arancini; spring mix salad; choice of filet mignon, sea bass, lobster tail, rack of lamb, crab cakes and vegetable stir-fry; and dessert ($99, a la carte children’s menu available). Available 11 a.m.-9 p.m. March 31. 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin. 727-733-2151.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood: Eddie V’s is offering a two-course prix fixe menu. Choices include avocado and crab toast, lobster quiche and steak with mushroom and cheddar frittata ($55, $17 children). Available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 31. 4400 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. 813-877-7290.
Seasons 52: Seasons 52 is serving a la carte Easter brunch from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 31. Items include crab and cheddar quiche, French toast, ham, shrimp and grits and more. Dinner menu also available all day. 204 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa. 813-286-1152.
Whiskey Cakes Kitchen and Bar: Whiskey Cakes is offering Easter to-go kits. Choose between prime rib ($195) or glazed ham ($145), accompanied by potatoes, creamed Brussels sprouts, a farm salad and eight rolls. Each kit serves four to six people. Orders must be placed by March 27-28 for pickup March 29-30. If you’d rather eat out, you can order a prime rib dinner with potatoes and root vegetables for $48. Available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 31. 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa. 813-535-9955.
Ulele: In addition to the regular menu, the New Orleans-inspired restaurant is offering mahi and scallop crudo ($20), grilled lamb chops ($35), filet mignon and lobster ($64) and blueberry cobbler ($12). 1810 N. Highland Ave., Tampa. 813-999-4952.
Casa Santo Stefano: The traditional Sicilian restaurant will feature an antipasto garden platter ($12), sausage stuffed flank steak ($25) and house-made gelato ($8). 1607 N. 22nd St., Tampa. 813-248-1925.
Columbia Restaurant: The Ybor City, Sand Key and Tampa Bay History Center locations will be featuring Adela Hernandez Gonzmart’s secret recipe leg of lamb ($32) and baked ham ($30). Both are served with a cup of soup or Cesar Salad and Cuban bread. (Substitute a 1905 Salad for $4.) There will also be flan ($8) and Cava Sangria ($30 pitcher). For a location near you, go to columbiarestaurant.com.
Azure: The Tampa Edition’s rooftop restaurant is serving an Easter Sunday meal featuring Greek-inspired brunch favorites, pastries, fresh juices and spring themed co*cktails. Available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 31. 500 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-771-8022.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Just in time for Easter, Carrabba’s launched a spring menu that includes grilled lamb T-bone, linguini primavera, shrimp scampi and limoncello bread pudding. Available daily through May 27. For a location near you, go to carrabbas.com.
Grand Palm Colonnade: The lobby at the TradeWinds Island Grand will host an Easter brunch buffet with a bacon bar, peel-and-eat shrimp, an omelet bar, waffles, a salad bar, carving station, pasta bar and desserts ($86, $73 seniors, $33.75 children, 3 and younger free). Seatings are at 11 a.m., noon and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. March 31. 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 800-249-1667.
Palm Court Italian Grill: The Italian-style restaurant at the TradeWinds Island Grand will offer two special entrees in addition to the regular menu. You’ll find New Zealand lamb chops ($49) and swordfish with pasta ($38). Available 5:30-10 p.m. March 31. 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-363-2290.
RumFish Grill: The restaurant at the RumFish Beach Resort is adding four special selections to its regular menu. Items include pan-seared halibut ($46), rack of lamb ($48), bunny carrot patch dessert ($12) and a tipsy bunny co*cktail ($12). Available 5-10 p.m. March 31. 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 844-786-3474.
Elevage SOHO Kitchen and Bar: In addition to the regular brunch menu, the Epicurean Hotel’s restaurant is adding a smoked salmon omelet ($28), jumbo lump crab Benedict ($24), mini quiche Lorraine and fig salad ($22), blueberry buckle ($13) and Bellini/mimosa/Pomsecco flights ($15). Available 7 a.m.-3 p.m. March 31. 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-999-8726.
Allelo: Family-style Easter brunch ($42) features fresh fruit, deviled eggs, scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon and Easter ham hash. The hash consists of poached eggs, roasted ham, potatoes and caramelized onion. Elevate Easter festivities with your choice of two high-end glass pours, Dom Perignon by the glass and Minuty Prestige Rose by the glass, sparkling and still. 300 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-851-9582.
HEW Parlor and Chophouse222: The Fenway Hotel’s restaurant is offering a family-style Easter feast in place of the traditional menu ($85, $25 children, 5 and younger free). Dishes include Cobb salad, salmon, ham, ribeye, au gratin potatoes, Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, carrot gnocchi, carrot cake and coconut cream cake. Available 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 31. 453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin. 727-683-5990.
Vinoy Resort: The grand ballroom hosts an Easter brunch buffet that includes smoked salmon, salads, yogurt, pastries, custom pancakes and egg dishes, a chilled seafood boat, carving station and a kids’ table ($130, $45 children, 1 and younger free). Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 31. 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-824-8045.
Noble Crust: All three locations will be serving Easter brunch and dinner featuring southern Italian-inspired dishes including braised beef Benedict and bronzed salmon. Or, get a brunch bundle to-go. Bundles include pancakes, chicken and waffles, breakfast pizza, avocado toast, potatoes and grits. For a location near you, go to noble-crust.com.
Flor Fina: Hotel Haya’s restaurant is holding a three-course family-style Easter picnic ($65). It includes veggies and feta, bread basket, leg of lamb, grouper, potatoes, Brussels sprouts and dessert. A la carte children’s menu available ($5-$15). Available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 31. 1412 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-462-9660.
Stillwaters Tavern: Stillwaters is adding guava and cream cheese stuffed French toast with applewood smoked bacon to the brunch menu for Easter. Available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 31. 224 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-350-1019.
