The Easter bunny is getting ready to hop into town! If you are looking for a great way to spend the holiday, whether it’s enjoying brunch or dinner with family, taking the kids for a visit with the Bunny himself or going on an adults-only egg hunt, read on for our top picks:
Alba
Enjoy an Alba-style Easter dinner in the comfort of your own home. Choose from delicious entrees, sides or dessert for the big event or an easy dinner the night before. All items come in disposable aluminum pans with easy reheating instructions. Alba Easter meals and sides such as slow roasted beef brisket with horseradish crema, rosemary & red wine-braised lamb shank and spicy broccoli rabe are available for pickup the afternoon of Saturday, April 15. Call the restaurant at (610) 644-4009 or order online. All orders must be placed by Wednesday, April 12. 7 W. King St., Malvern
Autograph Brasserie (April 15 & 16)
Celebrate Easter this year at one of the Main Line’s most talked about new restaurants. Dine among the stars who adorn the walls for an unforgettable experience. Start your brunch off with a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice and jumbo cinnamon roll, enjoy traditional brunch favorites with a twist or opt for the brunch prix fixe including breakfast toasts served with a side salad and soup. Don’t miss the signature Bloody Mary or mimosa! Brunch is available Saturday from 10:30a.m.–2:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. View the full brunch menu online. Let Autograph do the cooking this holiday and enjoy fresh seafood, the finest steaks and handmade pastas complemented by an impressive wine and specialty cocktail list. View the Easter dinner menu online. 503 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, (610) 964-2588
Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center
Seeking a spot for Easter brunch in Bethlehem? The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center is the place to be for the annual Easter brunch from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Reservations and additional information about this special brunch can be acquired by calling the hotel. 300 Gateway Dr., Bethlehem, (610) 866-5800
Black Powder Tavern
Hop on over to Black Powder Tavern for an Easter Sunday brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Guest will enjoy traditional breakfast selections like scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles, bacon and sausage; a carving station featuring oven-roasted prime rib and turkey; entree selections including chicken piccata, crab & tortellini rosa, veggie lasagna and beef stroganoff; and a selection of salads, chilled shrimp and cheese and antipasto trays. Dig into delectable desserts like cheesecake, carrot cake, homemade brownies and more to round out your meal. The price is $30 for adults (ages 12 and up), $10 for children 11 and under and free for kids under 3. Price includes coffee, tea, soda and juice plus one complimentary mimosa or bloody Mary. Reservations are suggested; call the restaurant to save your space. 1164 Valley Forge Rd., Wayne, (610) 293-9333
Carlino’s Market
Let Carlino’s do the cooking for you with a collection of Easter and Passover dishes handcrafted by their chefs. Carlino’s now offers the convenience of online ordering for in-store pick-up at both the West Chester and Ardmore locations. Special Passover menu items include rosemary-apricot chicken, chilled poached salmon and baby kale and brussels sprouts salad. For Easter, indulge in a menu of herb-roasted boneless leg of lamb, spiral sliced ham, glazed carrots, twice baked potatoes and more. View the menu online. For more information, to place an order and for location information for pick-up, visit Carlino’s online.
Chaddsford Winery Adult Easter Egg Hunt (April 8, 9 & 15)
Kids shouldn’t be the only ones to have fun at Easter. Embrace your inner child and join Chaddsford Winery for an exciting, adults-only Easter egg hunt! Scour the Winery’s property to find hidden Easter eggs containing tons of great surprises, including Easter candy, tickets to future Winery events, free wine tastings, glasses of wine, bottles of wine and more. Your $15 ticket includes participation in one of four timed hunts and one glass of wine from the traditional tasting menu. This popular event sold out last year, so be sure to reserve your spot today! 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, (610) 388-6221
The Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light
Celebrate with a traditional Easter brunch on Sunday, April 16. Enjoy classics like eggs Benedict or indulge your sweet tooth with amaretto-battered French toast with caramelized apples. Brunch is served from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. View the full menu online. Enjoy dinner from 5–9 p.m. and order from the new spring menu. Make your reservations online today. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern, (610) 647-8060
The Gables at Chadds Ford
Enjoy an Easter brunch buffet from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at The Gables at Chadds Ford. Dishes include assorted cheese and crackers, tomato and fresh mozzarella, salad, pastries, smoked salmon, bagels, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, crab cakes, prime rib, ham and more. Adults are $30 per person and children under 10 are $12. View the full menu online and make your reservation today. 423 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, (610) 388-7700
Gypsy Blu
Dig in to Easter brunch in Gypsy Blu’s new Wyndham Room. Brunch will be served buffet-style during two seatings, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The buffet is $30 for adults and $15 for children. An a la carte menu will also be offering in the restaurant’s main dining room from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Live music by Vic Rubino will begin at 10:30 a.m. Call the restaurant to reserve a table. 34 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, (215) 283-6080
Kimberton Whole Foods
Whether you’re in need of a hostess gift for Easter dinner (or other spring gathering) or are playing the role of the Easter Bunny with children’s baskets to fill, Kimberton Whole Foods has everything you could possibly need to get the job done. Items include Kaylee’s Treasue Trove Easter Bunny & Chick Decorative Soaps, Sophi Non-Toxic Nail Polish in Easter egg colors, vintage-style Easter Bunny & chick bobble head toys, Silk Road Bazaar felted bunny rabbit slippers and more. See Kimberton Whole Foods’ Ultimate Easter Gift Giving Guide online and visit one of Kimberton Whole Foods locations today to see these (and many more) gifts in person.
Kreutz Creek Winery (April 15)
Head to Kreutz Creek Winery for an adults-only Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 15, from 1–4 p.m. There will be prizes, coupons, wine and fun. If you want to participate, call Carole at (610) 869-4412 to reserve your space today. Reservations are limited! 553 S. Guernsey Rd., West Grove, (610) 869-4412
Linvilla Orchards (April 8–15)
Want to combine an Easter meet-and-greet and hayride into one fun event? Linvilla Orchards has you covered with Hayrides to Bunnyland. Bring your kids to Linvilla Orchards April 8–15 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. for a hayride and fun meeting with the Easter bunny. Don’t forget your camera for photos! The cost is $9 per person. Stop by the Market after the hayride for Easter plants, candies and more, available for purchase. 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media, (610) 876-7116
Melt
On Easter Sunday, enjoy a full dinner menu plus chef’s special features including smoked ham with toasted parmesan orzo and garlic & herb roasted leg of lamb. See the feature menu online. Reservations are recommended. Call the restaurant to save your space! 2880 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 624, Center Valley, (610) 798-9000
Melting Pot Bethlehem (April 9–16)
There is nothing tastier than cheese and chocolate, so head to The Melting Pot to get your fill of fondue. On Sunday, April 9 and 16, enjoy a brunch between 12–3:30 p.m. including marshmallow Peeps to dip into the chocolate fondue! Brunch is $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for children 12 and under. A special dinner menu will be available Sunday, April 9, through Sunday, April 16. The price is $42.95 for adults and $19.95 kids 12 and under. Find the full menus online and make your reservation today. 1 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, (484) 241-4939
Milito’s (April 15 & 16)
The day before Easter, bring your children to Milito’s in Downingtown to enjoy breakfast with the popular bunny himself from 8:30–10 a.m. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, pictures with the Easter bunny and Easter crafts for the kids. The cost is $12.95 for adults, $6.95 for kids and free for children under 3. Enjoy an Easter brunch buffet on Sunday, April 16, featuring artfully crafted entrees, sides and desserts that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Adults are $29.95 per person, kids are $10.95 and children under 3 eat for free. Reservations are required for both events. 20 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, (610) 269-6000
Muzikfest Café at ArtsQuest Center
Enjoy a buffet brunch featuring pastries, bagels, French toast with fresh fruit and whipped cream, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, vegetable frittata, penne pasta, cheese ravioli, honey baked ham, baked potato, bread pudding, cakes and more. Seatings are available at 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. The cost is $34.95 for adults, $13.95 for kids 6–12 and free for children under 5. Reservations must be made in advance by calling (610) 332-3378. 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, (610) 297-7100
Normandy Farm
Whether Easter brunch offerings are what you are searching for or an intimate Easter dinner is more to your liking, Normandy Farm offers both! Be enthralled in the elegant Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. as you peruse the loaded food stations while indulging in made-to-order buttermilk pancakes or waffles. An inclusive carving station awaits with exceptional maple- and fig-glazed country bone-in ham, leg of lamb and oven-roasted turkey. Check out the full menu online. The cost is $44.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 5–10. Relax in the country-chic ambience of one of Normandy Farm’s more intimate dining rooms within the farmer’s daughter restaurant at seatings from 1–6 p.m. Dine on a rave-worthy three-course prix fixe menu from executive chef Mtele Abubakar that highlights warm soups, layered salads and an entrée list of slow-cooked ham, fall-apart short rib, flaky salmon or moist chicken and duck. See the full menu online. The cost for the three-course meal is $39.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 5–10. Reservations are required, so call Normandy Farm today to reserve your spot at the Easter table! 1401 Morris Rd., Blue Bell, (215) 616-8500
The Radnor Hotel
Celebrate Easter with The Radnor Hotel’s spectacular champagne Sunday brunch. A bountiful buffet and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself will create a memorable holiday for the whole family. Enjoy the sounds of classical piano with an excellent view of the Formal Gardens in the elegant Terrace Room or alfresco on the Terrace Balcony. The buffet is served from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The cost is $38.95 per person, $17.50 per child ages 5–11 and children under 5 are free. View the full menu online and make your reservation by calling (610) 341-3188. 591 E.Lancaster Ave., St. Davids
Ship Inn
Enjoy an a la carte Easter brunch from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. featuring dishes like baked brie with fresh berries, smoked salmon with cream cheese, lobster bisque, made-to-order omelets, Maryland-style eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles and more. For reservations, call (610) 363-7200. 693 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton
Spring Mill Café
Conshohocken’s Spring Mill Café is serving up a three-course Easter brunch. Some of the offerings will include potato leek soup with poached shrimp; Romaine hearts with poached pears, blue cheese and walnuts; bananas Foster French toast; half-rack of lamb; housemade desserts and much more! The cost is $40 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant. 164 Barren Hill Rd., Conshohocken, (610) 828-2550
Timothy’s
Head to Timothy’s outposts in West Chester (929 S. High St.) or Exton (120 Eagleview Blvd.) for an Easter brunch buffet from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Dishes include scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, French toast, biscuits, hot sticky buns, marinated London broil, honey ham, roasted turkey, rice pilaf, assorted vegetables and pastries. The cost is $20.95 for adults, $16.95 for seniors over 62 and $9.95 for children 4–12.
Top Cut
Indulge in Top Cut’s full dinner menu of USDA Prime steaks as well as the chef’s holiday features, which will include braised lamb shank and bone-in prime rib with Yorkshire bread pudding. See the feature menu online. Make your reservations by calling the restaurant. 2880 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 625, Center Valley (3rd floor of Melt), (610) 841-7100
Vickers Restaurant
Enjoy a three-course seated brunch menu for $34 with items like eggs Benedict and vanilla-almond French toast. Brunch is served from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Vickers’ delectable a la carte dinner menu will be served from 4–7 p.m. with added specials like roasted leg of lamb and maple-orange glazed ham. Make your reservation by calling (610) 363-7998. 192 E. Welsh Pool Rd., Exton
White Dog Café (April 15 & 16)
Head to White Dog’s Haverford (379 Lancaster Ave.) or Wayne (200 W. Lancaster Ave.) locations for a seasonal Easter brunch or dinner. Brunch will be served on Saturday from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and on Easter Sunday from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Wayne’s a la carte menu features warm doughnuts, Cobb salad, smoked salmon Benedict and more. Haverford’s a la carte menu features smoked salmon latkes, cinnamon apple pancakes, blackened shrimp tacos and more. Enjoy spring’s local harvest with seasonal specialties, new house-made pastas and signature desserts served on Saturday from 5–10 p.m. and on Easter Sunday from 5–9 p.m. Spy Haverford’s full menu and Wayne’s full menu online. Make reservations online.
White Horse Tavern & Wine Bar
The White Horse Tavern & Wine Bar at the Sheraton Great Valley offers the ideal historic spot to enjoy your Easter brunch. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., guests can indulge in brunch offerings and may even catch a glimpse of the Easter bunny, too! Call the restaurant for more information and to make your reservations for Easter Sunday. 707 E. Lancaster Ave., Frazer, (610) 280-2580
Win Signature Restaurants
Whether you celebrate Easter or just want an excuse to let someone else do the cooking, on Sunday, April 16, Win Signature Restaurants Azie on Main (789 E. Lancaster Ave.; 610-527-5700); Azie in Media (217 W. State St.; 610-566-4750); and Teikoku (5492 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square; 610-644-8270) will serve up an unlimited Easter brunch buffet from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Offerings include a carving station, omelet station and dessert station; plus a variety of dishes like sushi, nigiri, smoked salmon ceviche and pork dumplings.
The cost at Azie on Main is $36 for adults, $18 for children 10 and under; Azie in Media is $32, $18 for children 12 and under; and Teikoku is $25, $12 for children 10 and under (plus tax and gratuity). Teikoku will offer a complimentary mimosa. All restaurants will offer their la carte dinner menus from 5–9 p.m. For reservations at Azie On Main, visit azieonmain.com or call (610) 527-5700; for Azie in Media, visit azie-restaurant.com or call (610) 566-4750; and for Teikoku, visit teikokurestaurant.com or call (610) 644-8270.
Wyebrook Farm
Wyebrook Farm is the perfect setting for your Easter brunch or dinner. Wyebrook is serving a special brunch buffet from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The buffet will include a selection of house made pastries, cheddar grits, seasonal soup, homemade granola & local yogurt, mixed green & deli salads and a full spread of freshly made desserts. Additionally, each guest will receive an a la carte brunch entree of their choice, which will be prepared fresh from the kitchen. There will also be a children’s buffet offering scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast and macaroni & cheese. The price is $37.95 for adults, $14.99 for children 5–11 years and free for kids under 5 (tax and gratuity not included).
For Easter dinner Wyebrook is offering a special tasting menu in addition to the regular ala carte menu for $55 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Items on the menu include crispy lamb terrine with beer mustard, pickled onion and radish on toasted sour dough bread; campanelle pasta, milk braised lamb ragu, beech mushrooms, shaved parsnips and Tuscan kale; herb-roasted leg of lamb, green garlic, kohlrabi, rainbow chard, purple cabbage and lamb jus; and carrot cake with cream cheese icing, ginger caramel sauce, white chocolate pearls, honey roasted carrots and candied walnuts.
Wyebrook is a BYOB restaurant. Reservations are highly suggested and can be made online or by calling the restaurant. 150 Wyebrook Rd., Honey Brook, (610) 942-7481
- Photos, top to bottom: Carlino's, Ed Williams, Alexandra Whitney, Ed Williams, Normandy Farms, Vickers Tavern, Dallyn Pavey
