Restaurants serving Easter brunch, dinner or offering take out

Braised lamb shanks. Easter Ham. Plenty of egg dishes, including crab cake eggs benedict.

Easter is fast approaching. Need ideas for Easter brunch or dinner? Many metro Detroit restaurants are offering special Easter menus if cooking isn't an option or you want to have the day out.

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Easter is typically a busy time for restaurants with brunches and buffets. Many are still shying away from the brunch buffet but there are several that offer one. If you don't want to eat in, there are several options for take-out meals.

Reservations are highly recommended. Be sure to check with restaurants for opening hours and availability.

Here's a sampling of what's offered at several metro Detroit restaurants.

Crystal Gardens

16703 Fort St., Southgate

Easter brunch buffet seatings are noon and 2 p.m. Choose from dishes like rigatoni with meatballs, freshly carved prime rib and country-baked ham. $34.95 for adults; $32.95 for seniors; $18.95 for children age 4-10 years. A pre-made heat-and-serve Easter dinner to go is $115 and served five. The meal includes sliced ham, boneless chicken, macaroni and cheese, roasted potatoes, green bean casserole, pasta salad, apple pie, and carrot cake. Place orders by April 14 for curbside pick up 10 a.m. and noon on Easter Sunday.

For info: 734-285-2210 or crystalgardensonline.com

Frame

23839 John R, Hazel Park

Easter weekend seafood boil party with chef Max Hardy. Tie on a bib and get ready to nosh on crab legs, crawfish, claws, mussels, Georgia sausage, corn, egg, creole rice, mac n cheese and apple cobbler. There’s also stuffed Maryland crab shell and sides of Creole rice, mac and cheese, garlic and basil roll.

Seatings are 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. April 16 and noon and 3 p.m. April 17. The cost is $90 per person. Yurts are available for parties of six. A wine pairing is available for an additional cost.

For info: framehazelpark.com

Grey Ghost

47 Watson St., Detroit

Open for dinner reservations at 2 p.m. Easter Sunday. Guests can enjoy menu favorites like sea scallops with asparagus, lemon yogurt, and hazelnut, or lamb chops with jerk rub, sweet potatoes, pineapple, and black kale. Sweet treats like black forest cake (an April-only special), vanilla bean waffles with candied bacon, and cheesecake with orange and sesame caramel will also be available.

For info: 313-262-6534 or greyghostdetroit.com

Hazel's

1 Peabody Street, Birmingham

Known for its seasonal, seafood-centric menu, Hazel's Eastern shore dishes highlighting blue crab recently returned. On Easter, the restaurant will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch highlights include French toast, crab cakes, and eggs topped with lobster bisque as well as Hazel's pancake offerings of buttermilk, blueberry or chocolate, and banana. There's also soft shell crab cake benedict.

For info: eatathazels.com

Holly Hotel

110 Battle Alley, Holly

A several-course, plated brunch is served 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's $39 per person. The brunch features Holly Hotel muffins and English scones served with fresh cream and fig jam, followed by mixed fruit salad topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt. Four main entrée choices are offered including waffle eggs Benedict with smoked ham loin and asparagus and a Cobb egg frittata. Children's option (12 and under, $15) featured French toast or Holly Hotel mac 'n cheese. An Easter plated dinner is served 4-8 p.m. and is $59 per person. The dinner includes baked spinach and feta tart, an asparagus and wild leek soup and a salad of organic lettuce topped with Asian pears, Oregon blue cheese, and pecans. Choose from five entrees including an Easter lamb shank and a vegetarian option of vegetable Wellington. Dessert is served with both brunch and dinner.

For info: 248-634-5208 or hollyhotel.com

Imaginate

401 S. Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak

Easter Brunch starting at noon Sunday will feature an extensive buffet, a raw seafood bar, and waffle, carving and dessert stations. Guests will choose from options like parmesan and herb-crusted fish, grilled chicken breast in a Faygo Rock & Rye barbecue sauce and Caribbean fish ceviche, among dozens of others. $65; $25 for children 4-10 years; kids under 4 are free.

For info: 248-633-8899 or imaginaterestaurant.com

Joe Vicari Restaurant Group

Multiple locations

Easter brunch or dinner at several Andiamo locations. Andiamo Warren brunch is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's $40.95 for adults; $17.95 for ages 5-10; 4 and under are free. Tax and 18% gratuity are not included. Plated dinner service is noon to 8 p.m. At Andiamo in Fenton brunch is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is $40.95 for adults; $17.95 for ages 5-10; 4 and under are free. Tax and 18% gratuity are not included. Plated dinner service is 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. A plated dinner service is noon to 8 p.m. at Andiamo locations in Livonia, Detroit and Bloomfield.

Birmingham Pub, 555 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, will offer a plated dinner service from noon to 8 p.m.

Bronze Door, 1232 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, plated dinner service 1-8 p.m.

Joe Muer

Bloomfield/Detroit

Bloomfield location Easter brunch buffet is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's $65 for adults; $30 ages 5-10; 4 and under are free. Tax and 18% gratuity are not included. Plated dinner service is 4-8 p.m. Buffet includes a carving station of ham, beef and salmon. There's a sushi bar, raw bar with shrimp, oysters and more and a Belgian Waffles station. the grand buffet offers classic eggs benedict, quiche, soft scrambled eggs, shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, chicken picatta and more. There's also a salad bar and dessert bar with breakfast bread, pastries, tortes, cakes, and pies.

At Joe Muer in Detroit a plated dinner service will be offered noon to 8 p.m.

For info: joemuer.com.

The Statler, 313 Park Ave., Detroit: Plated brunch service 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., plated dinner service 3-8 p.m.

MacRay Harbor

30675 N. River Rd., Harrison Twp.

On Lake St. Clair’s Anchor Bay, MacRay Harbor offers Easter brunch with seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. A buffet featuring classic brunch favorites like glazed ham and French toast will be available, along with a market table display, omelet and carving stations and a dessert assortment. $49.99; $29.99 ages 3-10; under 3 are free.

For info: 586-468-1900 or macray.com

Madam

Daxton Hotel, 298 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham

Grand buffet and mimosa bar along with other Easter Sunday activities for kids and adults. There will be Shetland pony rides from noon to 3 p.m., an Easter egg scavenger hunt will take place, photos with the Easter bunny, a photo booth and a caricature artist. Seatings are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. $160 for adults; $78 ages 6-12; under 5 are free.

For info: daxtonhotel.com/events/

Motown Bistro

2735 Russell St., Detroit

Brunch buffet noon to 4 p.m. includes bottomless mimosas and bottomless brunch. buffet items include hot peachy habanero chicken and waffles, lobster mac and cheese, omelets, veggie frittata, shrimp and grits and more. $44.95 adult; $24.95 ages 4-13; 3 and under are free.

For info: 313-567-2811 or motownbistro.com

Oak & Reel

2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit

Regular menu, along with chef specials beginning at 4 p.m. Easter Sunday. Menu highlights are in-house aged duck, as well as slow-roasted leg of lamb with braised greens, olives and mint salsa verde. Oak & Reel's regular menu will also be offered and includes offers several varieties of housemade pasta, meats and fresh seafood.

For info: exploretock.com/oakandreel

One-Eyed Betty's

175 W Troy St., Ferndale

Open for brunch and dinner service. The staff will be giving out Easter eggs during brunch. Brunch items include omelets, several eggs Benedict dishes including a Korean short rib with kimchi, egg dishes, French toast, pancakes and sides. Easter feast brunch kit to-go serves 4 to 6. Order at dinehometown.com through April 14 and pick up at Pop's for Italian 9-11 a.m. on Easter Sunday. A $25 gift card is included.

For info: oneeyedbettys.com

Pop's For Italian

280 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale

Open for brunch and dinner service. During brunch service, the staff will be giving out Easter eggs during brunch. Its brunch menu offers avocado toast, prosciutto or smoked salmon, several egg dishes, French toast, pancakes, omelets and a variety of sides.

The Easter Bunny will be at the restaurant from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also order an Easter feast brunch kit to-go that serves 4 to 6 at dinehometown.com through 5 p.m. April 14. Pick up is a Pop's for Italian 9-11 a.m. on Easter Sunday. A $25 gift card is included.

For info: popsforitalian.com

Public House

241 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale

Serving their regular brunch and dinner menus 10 a,m. to 10 p.m. on Easter. On the brunch menu, there are egg dishes, power bowls, avocado toast and candied bacon. There is also a vegan brunch menu. You can also order an Easter feast brunch kit to-go that serves 4 to 6 at dinehometown.com through April 14 and pick it up at Pop's for Italian 9-11 a.m. on Easter Sunday. A $25 gift card is included.

For info: publichouseferndale.com

Rugby Grille

100 Townsend, Birmingham

Inside the Townsend Hotel, the Rugby Grille Easter brunch option has a three-course menu along with dessert. First course has three choices including a hot smoked salmon with whipped roasted garlic cream cheese, green eggs and corned beef or a breakfast tart. Second course are choice of two salads. Entrée choices include goat cheese and roasted beet ravioli, braised lamb shank or a lobster frittata.

For info: 248-642-7900 or rugbygrille.com

Trattoria Da Luigi

415 S. Washington, Royal Oak

The restaurant will open at noon and serve its regular menu plus several Easter specials. There are grilled lamb skewers, several pasta dishes and braised lamb, roasted potatoes and cipolline. Reservations are recommended.

For info: 248-542-4444 or trattoriadaluigu.business.site.

The Vault on First

3058 First St., Wyandotte

Open from 1-6 p.m. with a limited menu. Starter menu choices includes calamari, castelvetrano olives, Thai Brussel sprouts and beet brulee. A host of entrees are offered including baked airline chicken with risotto, baked ham diner, pork chops, lamb chops, Dover sole, salmon, filet, New York Strip and a ribeye.

For info: 734-888-2858 or resy.com/cities/wynd/the-vault-on-first.

The Whitney

4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Three-course brunch is served 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is $59.95 per person. Brunch includes a mimosa or fresh-squeezed orange juice along with fresh brewed Kona coffee or tea. Appetizers are cocktail shrimp with traditional sauce, seared beef tenderloin crostini and strawberry in double cream. Choice of entrees, all served with fresh scones and double cream, including Gulf coast shrimp scramble, brick chicken, tenderloin tip and potato hash, French toast, a seared salmon benedict or The Whitney signature beef wellington entrée featuring Creekstone tenderloin. The children’s menu is $29.95 for ages 10 and under.

An Easter bunny afternoon tea is 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 16. This kid-friendly event features an afternoon luncheon along with a visit from the Easter bunny plus an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Cost is $79, 10 and under $49.

For info: 313-832-5700 or thewhitney.com

Union Joints

Sweet treats are available for pre-order from the group that operates several metro Detroit restaurants including Clarkston Union, Honcho, Fenton Fire Hall and Vinsetta Garage. There's a carrot cake ($24.95) spread with robin's egg blue citrus cream cheese icing and topped off with a brown sugar tuile nest filled with chocolate eggs. Snack pack of sweet treats includes carrot cake balls, chocolate shortbread, lemon Pavlova egg, and a blackberry and cream pop tart for $14.95. You can order Easter mac and cheese with added caramelized leeks, roasted asparagus and smoky ham. The mac and cheese is unbaked and available in a full tray, half-trays, and single orders ($130-$16.95. The cutoff for orders is 9 p.m. April 12. Pick up is 1-4 p.m. April 16 at Honcho or Fenton Fire Hall.

For info: unionpantry.com

Free Press intern Lauren Gilpin contributed to this report.

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