Easter Dining in Orange County

Presenting a smorgasbord of dining options around Orange County this Easter (with a splash of LA!) >

Driftwood Kitchen – LAGUNA BEACH

• Join Driftwood Kitchen for an incredible seaside Easter Buffet Brunch. Acclaimed Chef Rainer Schwarz celebrates the holiday with an Iced Seafood Station, made-to-order Omelette Station, Fish Station, Hot Station with Brunch favorites, and Carving Station  with whole-roasted Double R Ranch Prime Rib of Beef and spiral-sliced, baked Honey Ham.
• Driftwood Kitchen offers a full bar with signature cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle. This special Easter Brunch will be held on Sunday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Pricing for adults is $95; children are $25. Reservations can be made online at https://www.opentable.com/driftwood-kitchen or by calling 949-715-7700.

 

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar — TUSTIN & NEWPORT BEACH

• Celebrate Easter Sunday the Winery Way! The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar is hosting a very special brunch in honor of one of the most beautiful holidays of the year at both its Tustin and Newport Beach locations on Sunday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They will be featuring a special Spring-inspired prix-fixe menu, courtesy of Executive Chef Yvon Goetz.
• Guests are able to enhance their Easter Brunch with a Seafood Tower or partake in Endless Mimosas. Prices and menus vary by location. Beverages, tax, and gratuity separate.
• To learn more or to make reservations, please call Tustin at (714) 258-7600 or Newport Beach at (949) 999-6622. See menu for each location online at www.thewineryrestaurants.com.

Knife Pleat — COSTA MESA (South Coast Plaza) 

• Michelin-starred Chef Tony Esnault is offering a special Easter-inspired Saturday Afternoon Tea Service on Saturday, April 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
• Bring out-of-town family and friends to enjoy Knife Pleat’s noted Tea Service with a selection of expertly selected teas, alongside fresh scones, elegantly composed tea sandwiches and other luxury savory items, and exquisite hand-made desserts – all with festive Easter holiday flair!
• View the Afternoon Tea menu and optional Caviar Service online at https://knifepleat.com/menus/afternoon-tea/.
• Reservations may be made by calling 714-266-3388 or online at https://knifepleat.com.

The Great Maple – NEWPORT BEACH 

• Enjoy an Easter meal with the entire family at Great Maple! From April 3 through April 9, enjoy specials, including housemade Strawberries & Cadbury Cream Doughnuts and Truffled Deviled Eggs.
• Partake in Springtime Sips such as In Bloom, a butterfly pea flower tea cocktail featuring Bar Hill Vodka, and Days of Youth ‘The Diver’ Brut by the glass or bottle.
• For more information and reservations, please visit https://thegreatmaple.com/.

The Waterfront Beach Resort – HUNTINGTON BEACH 

 

• Spend Easter by the ocean with family and friends enjoying a Beachside Easter Brunch at The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 9.
• Feast on a generous spread of brunch favorites, including an ocean-to-table selection of Oysters, Snow Crab Claws and Jumbo Shrimp, as well as traditional Maple Sugar-Glazed Ham and Slow-Baked Prime Rib.
• The whole family will enjoy live music, photos with the Easter Bunny, custom balloon animals, a petting zoo, and air-brush body art.
• The price for The Waterfront Beach Resort’s Easter Brunch is $149 for adults and $79 for children 12 and under (includes service charge & tax; excludes EventBrite fees).
• Space is limited and reservations must be made via Eventbrite HERE (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beachside-easter-brunch-at-the-waterfront-beach-resort-tickets-560698072027?aff=pr).

Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar — ORANGE 

• Treat your family to Easter Brunch at Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar! Located in historic Old Towne Orange, this beloved establishment is offering a Sunday Easter Brunch featuring fresh, awe-inspiring ingredients.
• They’ve got something for everyone — from their noted Duck Confit Chilaquiles, to Bread Pudding French Toast and Chicken & Waffles.
• Don’t forget our Brunch-y beverages — Bottomless Mimosas with fresh orange juice, famous Irish Coffee, and Haven Bloody Marys with housemade Bloody Mary mix.
• Join them from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 9 when they will also have a few specials that your entire family is sure to enjoy!
• To make reservations or place orders, guests may call (714) 221-0680 or visit https://www.havencraftkitchen.com.

Hendrix Restaurant & Bar — LAGUNA NIGUEL

• • Enjoy a lavish Easter Brunch Buffet with family and friends on Sunday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hendrix.
  • Attended stations will feature your brunch favorites, from Eggs Benedict, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and made-to-order Omelettes, to carved Double R Ranch Prime Rib and Honey Baked, Mustard Glazed Ham.
  • Bottomless Mimosas are only an additional $18 per guest (two-hour limit)
  • This special buffet is priced at $79 per guest, $19 for children 13 and younger, and free for those 6 years and younger.
  • Hendrix offers a full bar with signature cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle.
  • Reservations recommended for this special brunch. Find the full menu and make reservations online at https://www.hendrixoc.com/our-menus#menu=easter-buffet or call 949-248-1912.

Fable & Spirit – NEWPORT BEACH 

• This Easter Sunday, Fable & Spirit Executive Chef David Shofner sets the tone with an elevated take on classic Brunch favorites.
• Standout offerings include Wood-Fired Shakshuka featuring baked eggs, poblano, Moroccan spiced tomato, crème fraiche, and queso fresco, served with naan; and House-Smoked Salmon on toasted pumpernickel, with everything bagel spice, citrus-infused red onion, dill crème fraiche, hardboiled egg, and crispy capers.
• Sunday, April 9, Brunch will be offered from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and Dinner will be offered from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• For more information or to make reservations, guests may call 949-409-9913or visit http://www.fableandspirit.com.

Georgia’s Restaurant — ANAHEIM & LONG BEACH

• Your favorite Soul Food restaurant is offering Easter Sunday Brunch at both of its locations from
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Georgia’s Anaheim Packing House
• 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Georgia’s Long Beach Exchange.
• Georgia’s is steeped in the tradition of Soul Food, with casual dining in a family-friendly environment. On Easter, adults may partake in specially priced Brunchy cocktails, including Peach Sangria for $5, Mimosa for $5, Hard Lemonade for $5, and Bloody Mary for $7.
• For more information or to order directly, please call Georgia’s Restaurant at the Anaheim Packing House at (714) 906-1900 or at the Long Beach Exchange at (562) 420-5637.
• Menus and online ordering available at https://www.georgias-restaurant.com.

Sushi Roku — NEWPORT BEACH 

• Enjoy a non-traditional Easter dining experience at Sushi Roku, where you and your family can feast on inventive, globally inspired Japanese cuisine.
• With a diverse menu that unites traditional Japanese cuisine and vibrant global flavors with the seasonal bounty our California landscape provides, Sushi Roku features the finest, freshest fish from around the globe.
• Certified sake sommeliers and mixologists have crafted a diverse and exceptional beverage menu to complement the cuisine.
• Reservations for Sunday, April 9 are recommended by calling (949) 706-3622 or visiting https://www.sushiroku.com/menus/newport-beach.

 

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