For many, this is the first Easter in two years where they feel safe to go out and dine out with their family and friends.
For those that are still hesitant, many places are offering takeout options so families can enjoy brunch or dinner with relatives or a to have a dinner or a small circle of friends.
“I expect this Easter to have a little ‘eggs-tra special’ feeling amongst most people as gatherings have been limited over the past two years,” said Chris Low, northern director of operations at Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront in Wilmington.
“If our first few months of 2022 hold an indication of what to expect this Easter, I would expect a very busy day for business between guests who choose to dine in and those who choose to pick up one of our prepared meals,” Low said.
This year, many restaurants are offering brunch or dinner specials for the first time since 2019 and are bringing back the traditions that they have worked so hard to create.
Patrons are not the only ones excited for a much safer, more normal holiday.
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“Typically each Easter, we feature a large buffet to help accommodate the volume of guests who would like to dine out at our establishment,” Low said. “We use this opportunity to showcase our widespread culinary operations and feature cuisines from many of our concepts. This year, our early feedback has been that this is our best Easter buffet to date. I would say hearing that is special, and we look forward to hosting all of our guests on this special day.”
Whether you plan to spend Easter Sunday at home or out in a favorite restaurant, here are some options to make your holiday special:
Big Fish Grill offers an “Easter at Home” special this year and you can be a part of it. As long as you place your order by Wednesday, April 13, it will be ready for pickup between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
Some of the fully prepared meals offered include a honey-glazed, spiral ham dinner; a jumbo lump crab cake dinner; a penne pasta family meal, and much more. They also include several sides and desserts, such as homemade pies and cakes and dinner rolls. This deal is specific to the Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront.
Big Fish Grill, 720 S. Justison St., Wilmington, 302-652-3474; bigfishriverfront.com
Easter Brunch at the Columbus Inn sounds like the title of a Hallmark movie.
Why not live your Hallmark dreams and enjoy Easter brunch with the whole family?
The family-style meal is offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $48 per adult and $24 per child ages 4 to 10; children age 3 and under eat for free.
This is a high-volume event so reservations need to be made as soon as possible. Because of this, takeout will not be offered.
You can call the restaurant between noon and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to make reservations or visit the restaurant’s website.
Larger groups may be seated on the second floor, but there is no elevator, so let management know if your party requires special accommodations at the time of your reservation.
Some items on the menu include pearl sugar waffles, steak and eggs, and chocolate-covered strawberries, as well as much more. Visit the website to see the full brunch menu, which is subject to change.
Columbus Inn, 2216 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, (302) 571-1492; columbusinn.net
Reservations are now open for Easter brunch at Grain Craft Bar and Kitchen.
Brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A holiday brunch menu is in the works at the Newark location, but the standard brunch menu also will be available. Some items on the standard menu include scrapple cheesesteak, breakfast tacos, fried chicken and donuts and much more.
Visit the Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen website to register for this holiday meal and for menu updates.
Harry’s Savoy Grill, Brandywine Hundred
Harry’s Savoy Grill is pulling out all of the stops for Easter Sunday.
The restaurant will host a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the traditional dinner menu will be available from noon to 7:30 p.m.
In addition, takeout is available from noon to 6 p.m.
The holiday buffet will cost $56.95 for adults and $19.95 for children ages 5 to 12. The menu includes items like omelets, glazed ham, French toast, salmon, coffee cake, brownie bars and much more. (Items pictured are not guaranteed to be on the menu, management said.)
The takeout menu includes dishes such as New England clam chowder, Caesar salad, New York strip steak and much more.
This is sure to be a busy event so make your reservations as soon as possible to get the best timeslot for you and your guests by calling the restaurant.
The Hilton’s Easter brunch buffet runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The buffet costs $69.95 for adults and children 12 and up and $24.95 for children ages 7 to 11. Children ages 6 and under eat for free.
A buffet-style seafood station includes shrimp, seafood salad and smoked salmon, to name a few. A dip station offers guacamole, spinach dip, hummus and more.
In the mood for breakfast? An omelet station, muffins, Danishes and desserts are offered.
A credit card is required to hold a reservation, and 18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more. No-shows or cancellations after April 11 will result in a charge of $30 per person.
Seating is limited so make reservations as soon as possible at the sales and catering office by calling (302) 631-1542.
Klondike Kate’s is having a Bunny Brunch this year, and we couldn’t be more egg-cited!
Tickets are required for the event, and the cost is $38.95 for adults and $22.95 for children ages 1 to 10.
Tables seat a maximum of 10 people, and all tickets must be purchased together if you want to sit with your group. The ticket you purchase is your reservation, so you do not need to call ahead if you’ve already purchased a ticket.
The Easter Bunny will be present at this event, as well Jungle John and his balloon animals.
The brunch menu features omelets, breakfast sandwiches, wraps and much more. This brunch is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More information can be found on the restaurant’s website, as well as a link to purchase tickets.
Klondike Kate’s, 158 E. Main St., Newark, (302) 737-6100; klondikekates.com
If the best thing the Easter Bunny could bring you is not having to cook, get up and head to the beach.
Brunch is served at Victoria’s Restaurant from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. by reservation only.
Adults eat for $44.95; children ages 5 to 12 for $29.95; children under 5 for $19.95 for entree only. Brunch prices include iced tea and soft drinks.
Some items on the menu include lobster Benedict with home fries; crème brûlée French toast with berries; pineapple-glazed ham and much more.
Victoria’s Restaurant, 2 Olive Ave & The Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, (302) 227-7169; boardwalkplaza.com/dining/
