Hop to it: Here's what Seacoast restaurants are cooking up this Easter

Hone your Easter egg hunting skills, stock up on chocolate bunnies and find the juiciest ham to glaze and enjoy at the Easter dinner table on Sunday, April 17.

Yes, Easter is coming soon, and if you absolutely do not want to cook the big Easter brunch or dinner this year, here are ideas for where to enjoy your Easter meal on the Seacoast. We’ve also added some ideas on where to get Easter chocolate and treats. There are many places that serve brunch on Sunday year ‘round so do check your usual favorites and see if they have anything special. As always, we will add to this listing up until Easter, so please do email rforrest@gannett.com if you have an addition and we will update.

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SEACOAST, NH

Roundabout Diner, Portsmouth

The Easter brunch menu includes pineapple glazed spiral ham, baked haddock, delightful sides and pastries, lobster bennie, frittata and more. Visit roundaboutdiner.com for full details.

The Hammer Pub & Grille, Portsmouth

The Hammer always has brunch with an array of Benedicts, Hammer pancakes and chicken ‘n’ waffles. Portsmouth. Call 319-6981 and go to thehammerpub.com for more info.

Honey Ham and Subs, Portsmouth

Find spiral, non-spiral, chef carved and honey cured hams. Call 431-0456 and go to honeyhamandsubs.com for more info.

Hebert’s Restaurant, Portsmouth

Breakfast is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner from noon to 8 p.m. with a special Easter menu. Start with Easter coffee with chocolate liqueur and enjoy roast leg of lamb Benedict or Easter M&M pancakes for breakfast-brunch then slow-roasted rosemary seasoned leg of lamb or a baked ham dinner. Go to hebertsrestaurant.com for more info.

The Library, Portsmouth

Serving Easter dinner starting at 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 431-5202 and go to libraryrestaurant.com for more info.

Popovers on the Square

Keep looking for updated specials, but they are now taking pre-orders for Easter desserts including spring chick sugar cookies and Easter egg cake. Call 431-1119 to order. Go to popoversonthesquare.com for more information.

Raleigh Wine Bar + Eatery

Running an all-day Easter brunch menu from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit raleighwinebar.com..

Vida Cantina, Portsmouth

Go for Sunday brunch or pick up The Easter Package. It feeds four, costs $90 and includes Piloncillo glazed ham with grilled broccoli salad, spring peas, mashed sweet potatoes, torta rolls and lime curd cupcakes with vanilla frosting. Add margarita mix and house horchata. Visit vidacantinanh.com.

The Nook Breakfast and Lunch, Dover

Open from 6 to 10 a.m. with Easter specials. Call 749-4673 and learn more at thenooknh.com.

The Sassy Biscuit Co., Dover

Find Easter specials for breakfast and lunch. Learn more at thesassybiscuit.com/dover-menu.

Clark's American Bistro, Durham

They have special brunch dishes in addition to the regular brunch menu. See the menu on Facebook. Call 397-5053 and visit clarksamericanbistro.com.

Ciao Trattoria and Wine Bar, Durham

Open for brunch with a menu that includes a build-your-own-frittata option, pasta, burgers, chicken parm sandwich, French toast and pastries. Also open for dinner. ciaodurham.com.

CRs The Restaurant, Hampton

Easter specials and popular dinner options from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 929-7972 or visit crstherestaurant.com.

Galley Hatch, Hampton

Easter brunch brings specials for both dine-in and takeout. In-house specials include prime rib, roasted leg of lamb and char-grilled Scottish salmon or order ham serving up to 30 people, various sizes of prime rib and sides. Visit galleyhatch.com.

The Old Salt, Hampton

Easter brunch runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes lobster Benedict, Down East French toast and apple Foster’s stuffed Belgium waffle. Entrees include oven-roasted turkey dinner, roast prime rib dinner and more. See the full menu at oldsaltnh.com.

The Orchard Grill at Applecrest Farm, Hampton Falls

The Orchard Grill will add to its already extensive brunch menu with specials in addition to the regular menu. Visit theorchardgrille.com.

Sofia on Lafayette, Hampton

Sofia’s always has delightful dinners to-go and many choices available. Call 926-7426 to order. Go to sofiaonlafayette.com for more information.

Throwback Brewery, North Hampton

Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes traditional favorites and some Easter twists. Call 379-2317 and visit throwbackbrewery.com for more info.

Tuckaway Tavern, Raymond

This is one of the few times of the year that Tuckaway does reservations so get your table now for their brunch buffet. It’s $39.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids 12 and under. Visit thetuckaway.com/the-tavern.

Sawbelly Brewing, Exeter

Find brunch every Sunday at this local brewpub. Enjoy blueberry beer pancakes, hot chicken drumsticks, house-made pickle jars, Benedict, brisket poutine and more. sawbellybrewing.com/qrmenu/sundaymenu.html

Epoch Gastropub at the Exeter Inn, Exeter

Easter brunch buffet is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s $60 for adults and $25 for kids. Enjoy fresh seafood, breakfast specialties, roasted chicken, slow roasted sirloin and seasonal desserts. Reserve and see the menu at epochrestaurant.com/events/easter-brunch-event/

Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle

Easter Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a buffet complete with mouth-watering delicacies, complimentary champagne, delectable dessert displays, a Belgian waffle station, ham carving station, and more festive bites. Tickets are $89.95 per adult and $26.95 for children under 12, plus tax and tip. Get your tickets at saltkitchenandbar.com/easter

Dwyer’s Pub, Portsmouth

Enjoy the brunch menu with chicken and waffles, hash paradise and so much more. Visit dwyerspubportsmouth.com

The Wilder, Portsmouth

Brunch includes shakshuka, biscuits and gravy, Japanese pancake and chickpea, Benedicts, Nashville hot chicken sandwich and more. Visit wilderportsmouth.com/

The Goat, Portsmouth

Breakfast is served all day on Sundays at The Goat. They also have an omelets and pancake menu. Find burgers, sandwiches, hearty entrees and fun drinks. Visit goatnh.com.

Victoria’s Kitchen Cafe and Catering

Place your order by April 11 for dinners that feed 3 to 4 or 6 to 8 people including roasted spiral ham with brown sugar cherry and pineapple sauce, stuffed pork loin and herb-rubbed beef tenderloin. All dinners come with sides. Order apps like bacon-wrapped scallops, deviled eggs and crab and spinach stuffed mushrooms. Call 926-1437 and visit Victoriaskitchencafe.com and use the pull-down to see the Easter catering menu.

Ashworth by the Sea, Hampton Beach

Past years have included an Easter brunch buffet with assorted pastries, fruit display, carving stations and an array of entrees and desserts. Visit ashworthhotel.com.

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Fire and Spice Bistro, Newfields

Enjoy a special Easter brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go to fireandspicebistro.com for more info.

Atlantic Grill, Rye

Easter specials run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last year specials included Jimmy’s Johnny Cakes, Eggs Benedict with North Country Smokehouse ham, crab cakes, prime rib and carrot cake. Call 433-3000 and visit theatlanticgrill.com for more information.

Gravy

Enjoy a traditional family-style dinner on Sunday. The dinner is $85 and feeds 4 to 5 people. Pre-order by April 12 for curbside pick up or delivery. Dishes include glazed ham with pineapple, Grandma's traditional raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots and green beans, mini biscuits and Emmy's English trifle. They have dine in as well. Visit gravynh.com for more information.

SEACOAST, MAINE

Bistro 1828 at Pepperell Cove, Kittery Point

Sunday brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (207) 703-2028 and visit PepperrellCove.com for more info.

Blue Mermaid, Kittery

Brunch includes short rib Benedict, fried chicken with biscuits and gravy and lobster rolls. Visit bluemermaid.com

Anneke Jans, Kittery

This Kittery Foreside spot is offering their first brunch since 2019 on Easter. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dishes include crab fritters with chipotle aioli, waffle bites with blueberry compote and lemon curd, steak and eggs, mint rubbed lamb chops and of course, their famous mussels. See annekejans.net.

Clay Hill Farm, Cape Neddick

Serving Easter dinner from noon to 5 p.m. The Easter menu includes lobster bisque, deviled eggs, spring fiddlehead salad, NZ rack of lamb, prime rib and vegetable lasagne. Call (207) 361-2272 and visit clayhillfarm.com.

York Harbor Inn, York Beach

The Easter buffet is back at the Inn. Cost is $55.95 per person and $19.95 for kids 12 and under. The menu includes eggs Benedict, country ham, roast prime rib, honey glazed shrimp, an ice cream smorgasbord and fudge cake. Reserve from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (207) 363-5119 and visit yorkharborinn.com/dining/easter for more info.

MC Perkins Cove, Ogunquit

Easter brunch includes one of the best views in the region and Easter specials in addition to the regular brunch menu. Brunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (207) 646-6263 or visit mcperkinscove.com.

Dufour, South Berwick

Serving the brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Easter specials. Visit dufouronmain.com.

Stage Neck Inn, York Harbor

The Easter buffet starts at noon and runs until 4 p.m. The cost is $99 per person plus tax and service fee of 20%. It includes a raw bar, charcuterie and many wonderful breakfast and supper dishes as well as dessert. Staying at the Inn? Guests get a free Make-Your-Own Soup and Sandwich buffet from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit stageneckinn.com/events/easter-buffet/

Earth at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport

This Easter, enjoy a festive, farm-to-table dinner from Earth at Hidden Pond. Join us for a delicious family-style dinner featuring spring favorites such as braised lamb stew, fried chicken, grilled asparagus, glazed carrots and doughnuts, $80 per adult and $45 per child under 12. Guests can reserve a table at Open Table or by emailing dining@hiddenpondmaine.com or calling (207) 967-6550.

The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant, Kennebunkport

Celebrate Easter Sunday on the waterfront at The Boathouse Restaurant with brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located on the banks of the Kennebunk River, the restaurant is offering specials such as Lobster Eggs Benedict, Deep Fried Cinnamon French Toast, and Steak and eggs. The restaurant is additionally open for dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. with their everyday menu. See the special menu at boathouseme.com/menus/

Ocean at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, Kennebunkport

Ocean Restaurant, located on Kennebunkport’s exclusive Ocean Avenue within the gracious, oceanfront Victorian mansion that is Cape Arundel Inn & Resort is serving a seasonal three-course meal this Easter Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For $95-plus per person, the special course meal includes a first course with offerings like Maine Sea Scallops, a Chef’s Course of Rabbit Ragout, main course options like Ribeye, and dessert options such as a Chocolate Praline Citrus Torte. Visit capearundelinn.com/dining

NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS

Portside Waterfront Kitchen & Bar, Salisbury

Offering an Easter brunch buffet with the Easter bunny and lovely waterviews. The buffet is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $22.95 per person, $12.95 for kids 4 to 12 and free for kids 0 to 4. Reservations are required so call (978) 358-1700 or visit portsidewaterfront.com.

Seaglass, Salisbury

Easter by the Sea includes Blue Ocean Prix-Fixe Easter Brunch, Seaglass Restaurant Easter Brunch and Seaglass Easter dinner. Call (978) 462-5800 or visit seaglassoceanside.com to see the full menus.

EASTER TREATS:

La Cascade du Chocolat, Exeter and Portsmouth

Check out their 2022 Easter bonbon collection and gorgeous hand-painted chocolate Easter eggs. Bonbons are available for pre-order with shipping or stop in. Call 777-5177 and visit lacascadeduchocolat.com.

The Chocolatier, Exeter

Find solid chocolate bunnies, Peeps in a canoe, chocolate Easter eggs and so much more. They always have some fun molded shapes to include in that basket. Visit the-chocolatier.com.

Enna Chocolate, Exeter

The hand-painted chocolate Easter eggs are back! Explore single-origin chocolate bars made with cacao sourced from all over the globe where cacao can be grown. Find special treats in the cafe, too. Call 580-5142 and visit ennachocolate.com

Kilwins, Portsmouth

Find all things Easter basket at Kilwins where you can get cream eggs, peanut butter eggs and many molded chocolate treats. They do fully assembled baskets as well and they ship, deliver locally or bring your order to you curbside. Call 319-8842 and visit kilwins.com/stores/kilwins-portsmouth

Byrne and Carlson, Portsmouth and Kittery

Find molded Easter bunnies made from Belgian or French chocolate and add praline eggs or marzipan carrots. This year’s bunnies include a dapper Harvey or Betty and decorated bunnies Calico Wooly or Madame de Coco. Call (207) 439-0096 and visit byrneandcarlson.com.

Wicked Sweet Sugar Boutique, Hampton

Treats include French macaron, chocolate bark, hot chocolate bombs, chocolate smash bunny butt filled with many treats, paint your own Easter egg and more. Visit thewssugarboutique.com or thewssb.square.site to order.

Lickee's and Chewy's, Dover

Features 5000 square feet of candies and chocolates from around the world inside a 200 year old mill in downtown Dover. Lickee’s & Chewy’s Candies & Creamery also produces numerous handmade chocolates, caramels, truffles, chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, toffees, fudge, specialty cookies, stroopwafels and caramel apples (made only with handpicked honey-crisp apples covered in handmade caramel). Go to lickeesnchewys.com.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Seacoast NH ME restaurants Easter specials and unique chocolate treats