These 10 restaurants are offering Easter Sunday brunch this weekend
Making plans for Easter? In between egg hunts and photos with the Easter Bunny, sitting down for an Easter Sunday meal with friends and family is likely on your agenda. To help you get started, we've rounded up 10 local restaurants offering buffets, brunches, dinners and special menus this weekend, plus other holiday and family-friendly festivities.
Read on below to find 10 spots hosting Easter Sunday brunch this weekend, and don't forget to make a reservation!
Wodka Bar OTR
Over-the-Rhine's Eastern European eatery will be serving paska Easter bread, pierogi, spiral ham and other 'Easter Sunday essentials' from noon to 4 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 17. Catering orders are also open now through Thursday, April 14, and dishes can be picked up at the Wodka Bar Pierogi Window on Saturday, April 16, between 1 and 3 p.m.
Place a catering order now or make reservations for Wodka Bar's Easter Sunday brunch at wodkabarotr.com/eastercatering.
When: 12-4 p.m.
Where: 1200 Main St., Over-the-Rhine.
The Baker’s Table
For a multicourse option, the Baker's Table will continue its brunch series with a special Easter offering this Sunday. The four-course menu boasts sweets from the bakery across the street, like baby buttermilk biscuits and ricotta doughnuts; a choice of main dish, like braised pork hash and buttermilk pancakes; as well as brunch cocktails, wine and beer.
The pice is $45 per person and reservations can be placed now through resy.com.
When: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: 1004 Monmouth St., Newport.
Nicola's Ristorante
For Easter dinner, head to Nicola's Ristorante in Over-the-Rhine for a three-course meal. Choose from starters like seared diver scallops and Tuscan chicken liver pate; a pasta course with options like crispy potato gnocchi and a final course featuring roasted rack of lamb, wild-caught red snapper or prime New York strip steak.
The price of dinner is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Make a pre-paid reservation at nicolasotr.com.
When: 4-8p.m.
Where: 1420 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine.
The Summit Hotel
Brunchers can find a wide-ranging menu at the Summit Hotel's Overlook Kitchen + Bar this Sunday, complete with both hot and cold buffet tables, beef and lamb carving stations and bottomless mimosas. Options include a fresh fruit and salad station, iced seafood display, made-to-order pasta station and comforting entrees, such as challah French toast with fingerling potatoes and slow-cooked veal short ribs. Plus, desserts, house-made Bloody Mary cocktails and photo-ready views.
Price is $40 per person and reservations can be made now on OpenTable.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 5345 Medpace Way, Madisonville.
Eighteen at the Radisson
A sprawling buffet, possible Easter Bunny appearance and scenic views are on deck at Eighteen at the Radisson this Sunday. The restaurant's brunch menu includes omelet and carving stations, a raw bar, options for kids and more.
Price is $55 per adult and $29 per child. Kids under 3 eat for free. Call 859-292-1071 or go to Yelp to make a reservation.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 668 W. Fifth St., Covington.
Forno Osteria + Bar
Easter Sunday brunch at Forno Osterio + Bar returns this year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast staples – like house-made pancakes and biscuits and gravy – will be on offer, as well as Italian dishes such as Tuscan lamb roast and an Italian frittata with leeks and tomato.
The full buffet costs $32 per person and $12 for children 12 and under. Reserve a spot on OpenTable.
When:9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 3514 Erie Ave., Hyde Park.
Coppin's at Hotel Covington
For a family-friendly brunch with Easter Bunny photo-ops included, head to Coppin's at Hotel Covington. Kid-focused festivities will include two Easter egg hunts – one at 10 a.m. and another at 1 p.m. – and the Easter Bunny will be on-site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The brunch itself will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a menu featuring glazed pit ham, omelets, waffles, roasted red potatoes, fried chicken with hot honey and more, including an offering of desserts.
Price is $65 per adult, $55 for seniors and $19 per child ages 4 through 12. Kids under 4 years old eat free. Make reservations on OpenTable.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 638 Madison Ave., Covington.
LouVino OTR Restaurant and Wine Bar
LouVino's three-course Easter Sunday brunch menu consists of freshly baked croissants, biscuit doughnuts with anglaise and a variety of entrees, such as their pancake tacos, farmer's market breakfast scramble and biscuits and gravy. The restaurant's Brunch Bevies menu will also be available for purchase, including an array of flavored mimosas.
Price is $25 per person, but kids under 12 can eat from the $12.50 children's menu, which features pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon. Save a spot on OpenTable.
When: 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Where: 1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine.
The National Exemplar
The National Exemplar will host visits with the Easter Bunny in Southerby’s Pub on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then, on Sunday, the restaurant will be open for service with its regular breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and the Easter Bunny will make a reappearance to visit with guests and give out candy.
Reservations can only be made for Sunday dinner at nationalexemplar.com, but guests are encouraged to use the Yelp app waitlist for breakfast and lunch walk-ins.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 16; 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Sunday, April 17.
Where: 6880 Wooster Pike, Mariemont.
BB Riverboats
For both an Easter Sunday meal and outing, BB Riverboats will hold their annual Easter cruise this Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can choose between a brunch buffet or traditional Easter dinner with ham and chicken. Besides brunch, the trip boasts scenic views and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Reserve a spot at bbriverboats.com. Adult tickets are $54, while children ages 4 to 12 cost $32.
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: 101 Riverboat Row, Newport.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Easter Sunday brunch spots in Cincinnati for 2022
