Like most winters in Tucson, the cold weather has come and gone rather quickly, but now spring has sprung and with that comes the Easter feasts.
Whether you’re looking for a morning or evening of elegance, a quick bite with the family, or a more adult approach with local craft beer, there’s no need to hunt down the perfect event by yourself.
So, don’t be a fool on the first of April and celebrate Easter with your loved ones at one of the following restaurants.
Agustin Kitchen
100 S. Avenida Del Convento, Suite 150
Agustin Kitchen will be delivering a special Easter menu and their regular menu all day from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The Easter menu has yet to be released, but reservations are suggested.
For more information and to reserve your table, call (520) 398-5382 or visit agustinkitchen.com.Â
Arizona Wine Collective
4280 N. Campbell Ave., Ste 155
Bubbly is the focus from noon – 8 p.m. on Easter. Arizona Wine Collective will offer sparkling wine tastings and sparkling wine options by the glass and bottle.
Brunch under the shade of the mesquite trees surrounded by flowers, hummingbirds, lizards ,and the family of cardinals that have nested around Cafe Botanica at Tucson Botanical Gardens.
To make reservations, call (520) 326-9686 ext *37 or visit tucsonbotanical.org.
Charro Steak
188 E. Broadway Blvd.
Charro Steak will feature an all-you-can-eat slow-roasted carving station with prime rib, lamb, and ham, for $30 per person from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tableside Caesar salad will be included as well.
Bottomless mimosas are $15, while bottomless micheladas are $20.
For more information and to reserve your table, call (520) 485-1922 or visit charrosteak.com.Â
Cielos at Lodge on the Desert
306 N. Alvernon Way
Celebrate Easter with family and friends with a brunch buffet filled with classic and Southwest-inspired dishes from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Some highlights from the menu include eggs benedict, waffles, honey baked ham, and salmon lox. You can check out the full menu at lodgeonthedesert.com.
Seats are $38 for adults and $19 for children 12Â years old or younger.
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 320-2014 or visit www.opentable.com.
CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar
15000 N. Secret Springs Dr.
CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is offering a brunch buffet and mimosas for adults from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The menu will include appetizers, made-to-order sushi, a fresh raw bar, soups, salads, breakfast and brunch selections, a chef’s carving station, main courses, vegetables, sides, and desserts.
Seats are $90 per person, $36 for those 12 years of age and under, and reservations are required.
To make your reservations, call (520) 572-3401 or visit ritzcarlton.com for more information.
The Coronet
402 E. 9th St.
The Coronet is whipping up a brunch bright and early on Easter from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The menu features items like an Easter lamb, April Fool’s Frittata, or Belgian waffles. To view the entire Easter menu, head over to cafecoronet.com.
To make your reservations, call (520) 222-988.
Cup Cafe
311 E. Congress St.
Cup Cafe is serving up the traditional Sunday fare along side a special brunch and dinner menu inspired by the Easter holiday. Also, don’t forget to take your photo with the Easter bunny.
Brunch Menu (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Lamb Benedict – Braised lamb, cold smoked tomatoes, three poached eggs, grilled Barrio baguette, mint hollandaise, roasted rosemary potatoes, and fruit ($14)
Salmon Salad – Herb crusted Scottish salmon, quinoa, farro, barley, mixed greens, asparagus, red onion, and almond brown butter vinaigrette ($17)
Lamb Shepard’s Pie – Roasted lamb, root vegetables, fennel, and mashed potato crust ($24)
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 798-1618 or visit hotelcongress.com.
Dillinger Brewing Company
3895 N. Oracle Rd.
Easter doesn’t always need to be catered towards children, and Dillinger Brewing Company is making it fun for adults, too, from noon – 7 p.m.
On Sunday, the first 50 pints sold of the day will come with a special Dillinger egg that’s either filled with chocolate, a $2 off beer voucher, pint glass voucher, growler fills, or more.
Broccoli, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, roasted peppers, olives and basil white balsamic vinaigrette
Seafood stations
Smoked salmon platter
Shrimp cocktail, snow crab claws, and ceviche
Antipasti
Fine imported and domestic cheese board, salumi and cured meats platters with grilled vegetables, and artisan breads and crackers
Fresh melons, pineapple, berries, oranges, and grapes platter
Entrees
Smoked country ham with pineapple bourbon glaze
Chimichurri salmon
Paprika chicken
Spinach fondue
Mash potatoes
Desserts
Carrot pineapple cupcakes
Vanilla bean cake with vanilla bean buttercream
Chocolate hazelnut panna cotta (gluten free)
Easter rainbow cookies
Mimosa verrine (gluten free)
Coconut almond haystacks
Strawberry hazelnut torte
Chocolate raspberry tarts
Lemon cheesecake
Blood orange crepes with grand marnier sauce
For more information and to make a reservation, call (520) 529-3500 or visit haciendadelsol.com.
Harvest Restaurant in Oro Valley
10355 N. La Cañada Dr.
Harvest in Oro Valley is providing an Easter brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and a dinner as well from 4 – 9 p.m. for those who’d like to eat later in the day.
Easter Brunch Menu (11am – 2pm)
Crab Cake Benedict – served with home fries and sliced avocados ($14.90)
Pork Tamale and Eggs – served with home fries and ranchero sauce ($12.90)
Easter Dinner (4pm – 9pm)
Spiced Lamb Chops – served with mint pesto, mushroom arancini, and seasonal vegetables ($24.90)
Seared Scallops and Shrimp – served with lemon beurre blanc and citrus gastrique, green chili grits, and seasonal vegetables ($28.90)
The regular brunch, lunch, and dinner menu will still be available, too. The entire menu can be seen at harvestov.com.
To make your reservations, call (520) 731-1100.
The Hilton Tucson East
7600 E. Broadway Blvd.
The Hilton Tucson East is throwing an Easter brunch with traditional breakfast favorites and more from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Seats are $48 per adult, $19 for children 6 to 12 years old, and anyone under the age of 5 can eat for free.
Brunch Buffet Menu:
Freshly Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Crispy Bacon
Sausage
Assorted Muffins and Pastries
Cheese Blintzes with Fresh Berries
Chef attended Waffle Station with Assorted Toppings
Chef Attended Station with Made to Order Omelets
Variety of Salad Greens with Assorted Toppings and Dressings
House Smoked Salmon with Capers, Onions, Sprouts, Whipped Cream Cheese, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes
French Style Green Beans
Roasted Cauliflower
Au Gratin Mashed Potatoes
English Peas with Shallots and Tarragon
Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Oysters on the Half Shell
Ceviche
Chef attended Carving Station featuring Prime Rib with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish
Hickory Smoked Ham
Roasted Free Range Organic Chicken
Assorted Cheesecakes, Lemon Bars, Brownies, Tarts, Shortcakes and Cookies
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 721-5666.
The Horseshoe Grill
7713 E. Broadway Blvd.
Gather around the table at the Horseshoe Grill for their Easter brunch buffet from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Seats are $49 for adults, $14 for children ages 5 to 12, and children under 5 years old are free. Also, if you’re looking for endless mimosas, you can add it to your meal for an extra $15.
The buffet includes:
House-smoked BBQ brisket and pork
Mussels, shrimp, and crab legs
Hot roasted veggies
Cooked to order omelettes
Prime rib and ham station
Waffle bar
Assorted cheeses
Cold salads and fresh fruit
House-made desserts
For more information and reservations, call (520) 838-0404 or visit thehorseshoetucson.com.
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
The resort and spa is throwing its annual Easter brunch, featuring a seafood bar, omelet station, traditional breakfast fare, carving stations, and desserts from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The buffet is is $69 per person, $27 for children 6 to 12 years old, and anyone younger can eat for free.
Easter Brunch Buffet Menu:
Made to order pancakes and waffles, parfait and belgian waffle bar- fruit, berries, dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, whipped cream, agave yogurt and maple syrup
Individual egg white frittatas with pulled chicken, caramelized mushrooms, spinach, pico de gallo brown sugar cured bacon, maple sausage links
Full seafood spread with smoked salmon, mini bagels crab legs, cocktail shrimp, fresh shucked kumamoto oysters, agave mignonette, bloody maria cocktail sauce,
Horseradish crusted prime rib with horseradish cream, red wine jus, garlic smashed potatoes, brioche rolls
Brown sugar and rosemary crusted pork loin, garlic jus, grilled asparagus, roasted cherry tomatoes
Chicken pastor, pineapple pico de gallo, cilantro and pickled onion relish, cilantro rice, fresh tortilla
Signature pozole
Grilled caesar salad and spring vegetable garden
Beet three-ways with shaved candy striped beat, orange poached golden beats, hot pickled red beats, frisee, Mesa ranch goat cheese, and white balsamic reduction
Anti-pasti masons with marinated olives and bocacini mozzarella, grilled ciabatta, genoa salami, baby heirloom tomatoes
Bloody Mary and mimosa bar ($5 additional per drink)
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 791-6064 or visit marriott.com.
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N. Tool Ave.
Maynards will offer an exclusive four-course Easter menu from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $55 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Carrot cake, cream cheese, marzipan carrot, white chocolate, Chantilly cream
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 545-0577 or visit maynardstucson.com.
North Italia
2995 E. Skyline Dr.
North Italia will be serving up an Easter meal al fresco with Italian dishes handmade from scratch, over a bottle of wine or craft cocktails from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
One of the featured menu items is the grilled cauliflower served with a fried egg, baby asparagus, toasted breadcrumb, pancetta cream, and lemon.
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