Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/29/23

HIPPITY HOPPITY: ATLANTA RESTAURANTS MAKE EASTER SPECIAL WITH PRIX FIXE MENUS, CHEF FEATURES AND BOUNTIFUL BUFFETS

From Classic Easter Dishes and Decadent Desserts to Easter Bunny Visits and Live Entertainment, Atlanta Chefs Feature Exceptional Flavors and Fun this Easter

Easter is Sunday, April 9, and Atlanta restaurants are gearing up to offer special menus and buffets to celebrate the holiday. Several popular eateries in the city are offering traditional Easter dishes such as glazed ham, prime rib and deviled eggs along with special brunch menus, entertainment and visits from the Easter Bunny. To ensure a spot at one of these restaurants, reservations are strongly recommended and are just a hop, skip and click away. Prices below do not include tax or gratuity unless otherwise noted.

Midtown

5Church Midtown

• Easter buffet: Carving stations with prime rib, tangerine-glazed ham and herb-roasted turkey, chicken pot pie, seafood paella, sweet potato praline casserole, strawberry-rhubarb salad, crispy Brussels sprouts with spiced-honey glaze, black truffle deviled eggs, assorted cupcakes and cookies and more

• Served: 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. with last seating at 7 p.m.
• Price: $65 for adults, $20 for children 12 and younger
• Reservations: OpenTable

Livingston Restaurant & Bar

• Easter buffet: Eggs Benedict, Eastern oysters on the half shell, four cheese mac and cheese, pan-seared sea bass, carving station with prime rib and citrus-honey-rosemary house-smoked ham, a selection of delectable desserts and more
• Served: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with last reservation at 3:30 p.m.; complimentary two-hour self-parking
• Price: $95 for adults, $47.50 for children 5-12, complimentary for children under five
• Easter Bunny and live entertainment from Mike Zimmerman
• Reservations: OpenTable; prepayment required.

Buckhead

5Church Buckhead

• Easter buffet: Carving stations with prime rib, tangerine-glazed ham and mojo-braised pork shoulder, lamb medallions caponata, seafood paella, sweet potato praline casserole, strawberry-rhubarb salad, crispy pancetta with English pea salad, brioche bread pudding, assorted cupcakes and cookies and more

• Served: 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. with last seating at 7 p.m.
• Price: $65 for adults, $20 for children 12 and younger
• Reservations: OpenTable

Gypsy Kitchen

• Classic menu plus chef features
• Served: starting at 12 p.m.
• Reservations: online

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

• Classic menu plus chef features including deviled eggs with lobster and chive salad ($12), bacon-wrapped pan-seared scallops with green beans and risotto ($29.95), chocolate-filled milk chocolate egg ($10)
• Served: starting at 11 a.m.
• Reservations: online

The Southern Gentleman

• Four-course prix-fixe menu with course options from chef Banks White. Features include deviled eggs with green tomato chowchow and crispy country ham, lobster bisque, apple cobbler French toast, jumbo Gulf shrimp and grits, pan-roasted king salmon, braised prime short rib hash, vanilla bean cheesecake and more; view menu
• Served: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Price: $59 for adults, $29.50 for children
• Reservations: online

Sandy Springs

Ray’s on the River

• Easter buffet
• Served: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Price: $75 per person
• Reservations: online

Alpharetta

Ocean & Acre

• Classic menu plus chef features including grandma’s deviled eggs ($12), banana carrot cake with mascarpone icing and toasted walnuts ($10) and a mimosa special with season flavors ($10)
• Served: starting at 11 a.m.
• Reservations: online

Ray’s at Killer Creek

• Easter buffet
• Served: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Price: $75 per person
• Reservations: online

Multiple Locations

Marlow’s Tavern

• Marlow’s Tavern is offering a selection of Easter features in addition to its regular menu for families to enjoy.
• Hours & Reservations: Call a local tavern for details.

Out of Town

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails Black Mountain

• Easter brunch buffet: Poached shrimp salad, chilled pea and mint soup, prime rib carving station, rosemary and brown sugar-glazed spiral ham, baked Norwegian salmon, grilled asparagus, creamy four-cheese herbed macaroni, chocolate torte with macerated berries and more
• Served: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Price: $55 for adults, $20 for children
• Appearance from the Easter Bunny with photos at the gazebo from 12-2 p.m., fun lawn games and an Easter egg hunt at 12 p.m.
• Reservations: online

Sun., April 9, 11am doors, noon start – Easter Gospel Brunch featuring Darius Paulk at City Winery Atlanta

Guests can enjoy a brunch buffet at City Winery Atlanta while taking in a gospel performance by Darius Paulk starting at noon. Tickets for the show can be purchased here for $25-35. The brunch buffet will be charged separately onsite.

Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm – Easter Brunch at The Americano with Live Music, Easter Egg Hunts, Egg Painting Crafts Table & a Visit from the Easter Bunny

Guests are invited to a special Easter celebration at Atlanta’s Italian Steakhouse, The Americano. Helmed by celebrity chef Scott Conant, the restaurant will serve its newly launched Sunday brunch menu, featuring house-made favorites including Steak & Eggs, Wagyu Beef Cheek Hash, Pasta al Pomodoro, a tableside Bloody Mary Cart, and much more. Plenty to enjoy for both kids and adults, guests can take part in an egg decorating craft table from 11am-3:00pm, live Motown/R&B music by the Dan Coy Trio from 11am-3pm and easter egg hunts in the garden at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm. Along with photo opportunities in the garden, the Easter bunny will make tableside appearances inside the restaurant in between egg hunts! Brunch reservations are encouraged and can be made by visiting OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at 404.946.9070.

Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm – Easter Brunch at Lazy Betty

Celebrate Easter with brunch and sparkling wine pairings! For $165 per guest, Lazy Betty’s Easter brunch  experience will consist of four savory courses and one dessert course. Sparkling wine pairings will be available for $115 per guest. Supplemental courses including caviar, risotto and scallop pithivier will be offered. The food menu will be ticketed through Resy and will be refundable up to four days before the holiday. Please see the menu (subject to change) below.

• Amuse Bouche
• First Course: Grilled Avocado with charred citrus, green goddess & spicy greens
• Second Course: Truffled French Omelette with black truffle butter, chive & mushroom duxelle
• Third Course: Smoked Salmon with potato latke, soft poached eggs & brown butter hollandaise
• Fourth Course: Charcoal Grilled Westholme Wagyu with porcini and egg yolk tartelette & sauce bordelaise
• Fifth Course: Cheesecake with lemon cremeux, raspberry foam, citrus tuile, meringue & raspberry sorbet
• Petit Fours

Sun., April 9 10am-2:30pm – Easter Brunch + Masters Watch Party at Hampton + Hudson

The Inman Park community bar and restaurant will be celebrating with Easter specials from 10am-2pm and a golf watch party beginning at 2pm. The Easter cocktail specials include a “Sunday Spritz” with Ketel One Botanicals, cucumber, mint, hibiscus & Blanc de Blancs for $8, plus $15 bottles of prosecco and $20 Mimosa with a bottle of prosecco and a carafe of OJ. The Easter brunch special is $25 a person and includes:

• Starter: Deviled Eggs with paprika and parsley

• Entree: choice of Bone in Ham Chops with orange & brown sugar glaze plus mashed potatoes & broccoli au gratin OR House Smoked Salmon Filet with lemon-dill aioli, plus macaroni & cheese and green bean almondine

• Dessert: Strawberry Bread Pudding with a rum butter sauce and chocolate sauce

To reserve, email events@hamptonandhudson.com or visit their website. Additionally, guests looking to celebrate at home but without the cooking can opt for a to-go order of the menu above: $55 for two  or $100 for four. Orders must be placed by Noon, Thurs., April 6.

Masters Tournament Watch Party

Hampton + Hudson welcomes guests to enjoy putting greens on the patio, Adam Greene mc’ing and classic golf food and drinks. Specials include:

• $15 Masters Basket
  • Pimento cheese sandwich, potato chips, cookie & Classic City Lager
  • Egg salad sandwich, potato chips, cookie & Classic City Lager

• $9 Dollar Drinks
  • John Daly with vodka, peach iced tea & lemonade 
  • Azalea with gin, pineapple, lemon & grenadine

Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm – Easter Brunch at Butcher & Brew HalcyonAvailable only at the Halcyon location, Butcher & Brew will offer breakfast plates, burgers, french toast and more! Please see the menu here.

Sun., April 9, 10am-2:30pm – Easter Brunch at South Main KitchenJoin South Main Kitchen for a mouthwatering Southern-inspired Easter brunch! Reservations can be made here.

Sun., April 9, 11am-2:30pm –  Easter Brunch at Lapeer Steak & SeafoodLapeer Steak & Seafood will offer a prix fixe Easter menu filled with good food, great company and plenty of egg-citing surprises! Menu highlights include Shrimp Bisque, Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Pan Roasted Salmon. Reservations can be made here.

Everything Easter: Egg Hunts for Kids & Adults, Brunches, Dinners, Events and More

Red’s Beer Garden’s Grown Ups Only Easter Egg Hunt 

Easter’s not just for kids so Red’s Beer Garden is calling all beer lovers ages 21 and up to join them for an adults only Easter Egg Hunton Sunday, April 9, 2023. Beginning at noon, guests are invited to hunt for over 250 eggs filled with candy, freebie beer vouchers, swag from Wicked Weed Brewing and more. Lucky egg hunters who find one of the 12 golden eggs will be entered to win a 20 lb. Wicked Weed Grizzly Cooler. For those dye-ing to meet the Easter Bunny, arrive early for Red’s egg hunt pregame to grab photos with the big fluffy guy himself. After working up an appetite, stay for a Red’s Favorite Hotdog, Loaded Nachos, or a Mother Clucker along with an ice cold, hoppy beer, seltzer, wine or non-alcoholic beverage from Red’s self-serve coolers. Registration is not required. Participants must be 21 or older to participate in Red’s Easter Egg Hunt and to win prizes. Red’s Beer Garden is located at 1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. Leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, visit www.redsbeergarden.com  or call 770-637-2299. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @redsbeergarden. 

Pics With the Easter Bunny, Brunch and Dinner at TWO urban licks

Hop over “TWO” the BeltLine for brunch or dinner on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. From 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., TWO urban licks will have egg-stra special Easter offerings created by Executive chef Jay Swift for guests to nosh on in addition to brunch classics including Salmon Chips, Biscuits and Gravy, or, for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, the Fat Elvis French Toast, banana stuffed, tempura fried, and topped with bacon maple syrup. In addition to brunch, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., diners can kick off the evening with TWO’s Nashville Hot Fried Oysters, Broiled Crab Cakes or Brisket Empanadas. Whether in for brunch or dinner, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance to take photos with all. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to make reservations call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Stay connected on Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks. 

The Easter Egg Hunt is On at Sandy Springs Artsapalooza  

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza returns on Saturday, April 8th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Easter Sunday, April 9th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.The award-winning free festival features more than 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more. Transforming the tree-lined streets of Sandy Springs into an expansive outdoor art gallery, festival-goers will have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy live acoustic performances. The event also has a children’s area and plenty of food trucks and beverages for all tastes. On Easter Sunday at 2 p.m., the Atlanta Foundation For Public Spaces is once again hosting the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Sandy Springs with over 10,000 hidden Easter eggs and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome. For more information about Sandy Springs Artsapalooza (6100 Lake Forest Dr. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328), please visit  http://sandyspringsartsapalooza.com or www.affps.com. 

Easter Sunday in the Magical World of Oz at Amore e Amore 

Step into the world of Oz this Easter Sunday, April 9th, for a unique and magical dining experience at Amore e Amore. Opening early at 3 p.m, Oz fans are invited to indulge in Amore e Amore’s specialty Easter prix fixe menu featuring Pappardelle Sinatra, Shrimp Scampi, Lamb Osso Bucco and more including an intermezzo and glass of bubbly. For families on the hunt for Easter dinner, look no further! Amore e Amore’s new ‘Lollipop Kids’ menu featuring Pizza Bites, Meatballs, and children-sized portion entrees such as Cheese Ravioli, Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti and Meatballs and more is available for $20. Candy-stuffed Easter eggs will be hidden around the restaurant providing kids and adults alike with the ultimate Easter activity. The Easter prix fixe menu is $79.95 per person, excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity. The full a la carte dinner menu available featuring seasonal and signature favorites will also be available. For more information or to make a reservation, visit  www.amoreeamore.com  or call 404-600-2176. Amore e Amore is conveniently located at 467 N Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30307. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @eatamoreatl.

Bully Boy’s Easter Brunch and Dinner 

Celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 9th at Bully Boy during a special brunch featuring its signature Japanese-inspired cuisine. Located just off the BeltLine next to its sister restaurant, TWO urban licks, this local gem boasts dishes ideal for sharing in a garden-like atmosphere. During both lunch and dinner, guests are invited to explore artfully presented starters, entrees, sushi, vegan options and more. To complement the experience, guests are invited to snap pictures with Easter Bunny. Bully Boy’s full list of wine, sake, beer, and seasonal and signature cocktails will be available. A Concentrics Restaurants concept, Bully Boy is located at 828 W10 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30306. For more information make or to make a reservation for Easter brunch between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. or dinner beginning at 5 p.m., visit www.bullyboyATL.com or call 678-904-5607. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @bullyboyatl, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BullyboyATL.

Celebrate Easter at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar’s New Brunch   

On Easter Sunday, April 9th, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar will be rolling out its new brunch menu created by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests are invited to snap pictures with the Easter Bunny while exploring the restaurant’s new weekend brunch offerings including wood-fired baked eggs; Italian French toast; smoked salmon flatbread; farm egg soufflé; fried chicken and waffle with pistachio gelato, sweet pangrattato and maple syrup; pasta, build your own steaks and eggs, oysters, and much more. At 5 p.m., diners can end the week and beat the Sunday Scaries with Montobbio’s expansive dinner menu boasting bold flavors, hand-made pastas and sauces, choice cuts of steaks, chops, fresh seafood, plant-based dishes and more. An impressive wine, cocktail and beer program along with rotating works from acclaimed will only add to the experience whether dining inside or alfresco on the dog-friendly patio. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is located in the Town at Trilith at 300 Trilith Pkwy, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information, visit enzo-itl.com or call (770) 756-9188. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @enzoitl.  

Start Easter Sunny Side Up with Brunch at Dantanna’s:Dantanna’s is cooking up an Easter brunch on Sunday, April 9th that every-bunny will enjoy. A favorite Buckhead destination to grab a great meal, cocktail and to catch a game, diners can explore their bottomless brunch menu or order items a la carte including shrimp and grits; traditional or red velvet waffles; breakfast tacos; biscuits and gravy; and their signature chorizo skillet featuring two sunny side up eggs, smoked gouda, and pico de gallo. Guests can also relax in the bar, dining and patio and watch the final day of the Masters in the bar, dining room or outside on the dog-friendly patio. Dantanna’s full menu and extensive wine, cocktail, and beer offerings will also be available. Dantanna’s is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Dr. Suite 304, Atlanta, GA 30326. For more information or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com or call 404-760-8873. Stay connected on Facebook at Facebook.com/dantannas and on Twitter and Instagram @dantannas.

Score a Hole in One on Easter at Boone’s On Sunday, April 9th, Boone’s will be serving up delicious Easter brunch and dinner along with a great view overlooking Bobby Jones Golf Course. Golf lovers can take in the final day of the Masters while indulging in new seasonal and signature offerings including shrimp and grits; salmon croquette eggs Benedict, chocolate hazelnut croissants; seasonal strudel; avocado toast and more. Of course, Masters must-haves from their fried chicken sandwich to pimento cheese fritters will also be available for brunch and lunch. For dinner, guests are invited to explore their chef-driven menu defined by local availability featuring health-focused, sustainable ingredients. Along with their new spring cocktails and award-winning wine menu, Boone’s will have the Masters’ signature Azalea cocktail, their classic Bobby Jones cocktail, and plenty of craft beers on tap from local breweries. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.boonesatl.com or call 770-835-4267. Stay connected on Instagram and Facebook at @boonesatl. 

BBQ, Brunch and Easter Fun at DBA Barbecue A family-favorite haunt in Virginia-Highland, DBA Barbecue is unveiling a new brunch menu just in time for Easter on Sunday, April 9th. Known for its hickory-smoked barbecue, friendly atmosphere, and approachable menu, brunch goers can now sink their teeth into an array of mouthwatering offerings including DBA’s Big Cinnamon Roll; Two Eggs Your Way; Cinnamon Crunch French Toast; Pork or Brisket Hash; the Sunrise Breakfast Bowl and more. As an added bonus, diners ages 21 and up can quench their thirst with bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys, “Duck Face” mimosas, and brunch beers for just $15. D.B.A. Barbecue is located at 1190 N. Highland Avenue NE Suite B Atlanta, Georgia 30306. For more information, visit www.dbabarbecue.com or call 404.249.5000. Stay connected on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/dbabarbecue and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/dba.bbq.