In 2012 the date for Easter is April 8. If you are looking for a restaurant in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area where you can enjoy an Easter Brunch or dinner, one of these restaurants will be happy to host you. Reservations are required at all these Easter dining establishments. Some may require prepayment and have a cancellation fee for no-shows. Unless otherwise stated, tax and gratuity are not included in the mentioned prices.
Most of these brunches, but not all, are buffets. Some offer a la carte or a prix-fixe brunch.
More Easter Brunch Tips:
- Some of these restaurants have Easter activities for the kids. They all have special pricing for children's meals.
- Resort casual attire will be appropriate at most of these restaurants. If you intend to wear a tee shirt and shorts to Easter brunch, call first.
- Prices quoted for brunch may or may not include beverages.
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
Arrowhead Grill
Two course prix fixe brunch. For the first course, choose one: Spring Salad, Caesar Salad, Chopped Salad, Ambrosia Salad, House Salad, New England Style Clam Chowder. For the second course, choose one entree from: 1/2 Rack New Zealand Lamb, Eggs Benedict, 10 oz Delmonico Steak, 8 oz Prime Rib, Bacon Wrapped Filet, Half Roasted Chicken, Atlantic Salmon, Swordfish, Pork Porterhouse, Surf and Turf (extra charge). Choose one side. Desserts available for $5.99 each.Glendale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$42.99 per person
Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
A menu featuring tastes from both north and south of the border. Fresh Fruit Basket with Berries, Crisp Vegetables with Cilantro Ranch Dressing, Tortellini Pasta Salad, Southwestern Potato Salad. Omelets Station including ham, bacon, shrimp, smoked vegetables, cheese, onions, green chilies, mushrooms, jalapenos and salsa. Pancakes with assorted toppings, Scrambled Eggs Ranchero, Country Sausage Patties, Brown Sugar Cured Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Roasted Green Chile Breast of Chicken Red Chile Con Carne with warm Gorditas, Smoked Pork Loin with Roasted Corn Chile Sauce. Roast Beef Carving Station. Corn with Roasted Peppers, Mexican Rice, Assorted Breakfast Breads and Danish. “Grand Chocolate Fountain” featuring an assortment of fruit, sweets and pastry for the dipping.Central Phoenix
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., regular menu after 2 p.m.
Adults $24.95; children 10 and under $10.95
Blue Sage at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
A festive Easter grand buffet featuring a fruit station with seasonal fruit and berries; cold buffet offering smoked salmon and a variety of salads; antipasti, assorted domestic artisanal meats and cheese display; chilled seafood and caviar featuring shrimp, oysters; a hot buffet with sausages, Belgian waffles, blue corn pancakes and Yukon Gold mashed potatoes; omelet stations with cooked-to-order eggs from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; pasta station including cavatappi pasta Alfredo and penne pasta with mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and zucchini in a marinara sauce starting at 2 p.m.; a carving station of maple glazed ham, herb rubbed New York strip steak and salmon wellington and sushi roll station. Desserts by the award-winning National and World pastry Champions include crème brûlée station, chocolate fountain and several action stations with cotton candy, Cold Stone ice cream with waffle cones and sauces.North Phoenix
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$65 per adult; $32.50 per child under 12
Brugos Pizza Company at el Pedregal
A prix fixe, six course, festive Italian Dinner by owners, Christina and Troy McDonald. Menu items include: Bruschetta Pizza with Fresh Basil, Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Parmesan, Olive Oil Drizzle and Lemon; Spring Salad with Warm Brussels Sprouts, Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Garlic Croutons; Horseradish Gelato; Pork Saltimbocca with Fresh Sage, Mushrooms, Prosciutto, Fontina, Pinot Noir Wine Demi Glaze and Confit Potatoes; Vodka, Blood Orange and Fresh Raspberry Gelato; Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Shortcake with Makers Mark, Simple Syrup and Strawberry Medley.North Scottsdale
noon to 9 p.m.
$45 per person
Café at the Heard Museum
Enjoy a special prix-fixe brunch menu, music and performances. Soda, coffee and iced tea are included; beer, wine, champagne and cocktails are additional. Price does not include museum admission.Heard Museum, Phoenix
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$30 for adults; $25 for Heard Museum members; $15 for children 12 and under
Camelback Ballroom at The Phoenician
Easter Brunch at The Phoenician features a classic menu of enticing favorites and artisan specialties including garlic-rubbed leg of lamb; mesquite-rubbed prime rib of beef; glazed ham; pasta; an omelet station, waffles, pancakes, crepes and other breakfast fare; select seafood, sushi and raw bar; antipasti and an assortment of imported and domestic cheeses – all complemented by a variety of house-made pastries and desserts.Scottsdale
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$89 per person, $44.50 for children 3-12 years of age
Compass Arizona Grill at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Enjoy a view of the city in this rotating restaurant during Easter Brunch including herb roasted prime rib, roasted garlic leg of lamb, pan seared fresh fish and achiote chicken with grilled pineapple and al pastor sauce to name just a few. Favorites you won’t want to miss include our Danish style pancakes and eggs benedict, cocktail shrimp, crab claws, assorted sushi, salads, artisan breads and handcrafted cheeses. Final temptations include assorted bread puddings, cakes, pies and tortes, ice cream sundae bar and chocolate fondue with peeps, sweets and treats. There will be a children’s activity and a visit from the Easter Bunny.Downtown Phoenix
$69 for adults, $30 for children ages 5 - 12, and free for children four and under
Cask 63, American Eatery & Wine Bar
Toast the holiday with the Cider Bellini or Bitter Grapefruit Martini while dining on specialty menu items by Executive Chef, Brian Feirstein including: Carved, Whole Roasted Leg of Lamb; BBQ Pork Flatbread with Pepperjack Cheese, Grilled Pineapple and Scallions; House Pulled Mozzarella with Sweet 100 Tomatoes, Wild Arugula and Aged Balsamic; Clear Springs Farms Rainbow Trout Meniere or Armandine with Lemon and Brown Butter, Garlic and Haricots Verts; Scottish King Salmon with Green Peppercorn and Smoked Sea Salt, Barbecued Lentils and Sweet Corn Demi; Key Lime Chevre Cheesecake with Vanilla Red Wine Reduction, Whipped Cream and Almond Tuile; Flourless Chocolate Cake with Warm Chocolate Ganache, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Cherry ChutneyScottsdale
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
a la carte pricing
Different Pointe of View at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
With a panoramic view of the Valley, Different Pointe of View will feature an Easter brunch menu including fresh waffle and frittata stations, and carving and grill stations with slow-roasted prime rib, grill baby lamb chops, Kurobuta pork loin and grilled oysters on the half shell. Different Pointe of View’s Easter brunch will include a medley of seafood including snow crab claws, marinated green lip mussels, little neck clams, lemon tea poached shrimp, and smoked and poached wild salmon. The restaurant also will feature its signature lobster bisque, roasted game hens, braised short ribs and an assortment of desserts.Central Phoenix
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$59.95 per adult; $29.95 per child
