30+ Places to Go for Easter, Passover
Ready for Easter brunch or Passover? These South Florida restaurants offer special menus; some feature Easter egg hunts and other activities for children.
FUN FOR KIDS
Easter Celebration, Downtown Doral
WHAT: Easter specials at restaurants, cupcake decorating lab at Bunnie Cakes, Easter Basket shake at Spiked Rich and Easter bunny photos and egg hunt.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 1-4pm
WHERE: 8551 NW 53rd St.
MORE INFO: Easter at Downtown Doral
Easter Egg Hunt at Red Rooster Farm, Overtown
WHAT: Annual Easter Egg hunt with free ice cream, egg and spoon race, sack rate, face painting and giveaways.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11:30am
WHERE: Red Rooster Overtown, 920 NW 2nd Avenue
MORE INFO: Red Rooster Overtown
Easter Egg Hunt at Virrick Park, Coconut Grove
WHAT: The hunt will start at 9am until all the eggs are gone. Expect a surprise visit form the Easter Bunny with music, activities, goodie bags and lots of fun.
WHEN: Sat., April 8, 9:am
WHERE: 3255 Plaza St.
MORE INFO: Coconut Grove
EASTER BRUNCH AND DINNER
A Fish Called Avalon, South Beach
WHAT: Chef Kal Abdalla has created a special lamb dish for Easter, in addition to seafood, meat and poultry offerings.
WHEN: Sun., April 9
WHERE: 700 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: A Fish Called Avalon
Amal Miami, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Easter specials include avocado toast with labneh, sourdough, poached egg, za’atar, heirloom tomatoes and dolma lamb chop, with orange cake for dinner.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm; Easter egg hunt noon-1pm
WHERE: 3480 Main Highway
MORE INFO: Amal Miami
Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Seafood tower special ($99, serves 2-4 guests) and a bottomless beverage package ($39++), plus signature a la carte brunch from chef Paula DaSilva.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, noon-4pm
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Burlock Coast
Casa Sensei, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Easter Sunday brunch offers special mimosas with dishes like togarashi fried chicken and waffles and Casa wagyu burger.
WHEN: Sun., April 9
WHERE: 1200 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Casa Sensei
CHICA Miami
WHAT: Easter brunch with dishes like whole duck carnitas served with tortillas, salsa verde and nopales salad and strawberries with cream cinnamon rolls.
WHEN: Sun., April 9
WHERE: 5556 NE 4 Ct.
MORE INFO: CHICA Miami
The Confidante, Miami Beach
WHAT: Gather in the hotel lobby for an Easter Egg Cracking ceremony followed by an Easter Egg Hunt and brunch inside their signature restaurant Ambersweet, serving dishes like Bananas Foster French toast, marinated steak bowl and tropical fruit platter.
WHEN: Sun., April 9
WHERE: 4041 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: The Confidante
The Deck at Island Gardens, Miami
WHAT: Buffet brunch with fresh seafood, carving station, salads, pasta, breakfast bites and Easter-inspired dessert bar, live band and signature cocktails (from $85).
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-5pm
WHERE: 888 MacArthur Causeway
MORE INFO: The Deck at Island Gardens
Doya, Wynwood
WHAT: Modern Aegean fare like octopus, greens and fig salad with hazelnut-pomegranate dressing, manti dumplings, chopped spice lamb, mastic pudding and homemade ice cream.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, noon-midnight
WHERE: 347 NW 24 St.
MORE INFO: Doya
Fiola Miami, Coral Gables
WHAT: Festive specials all week long, including herb crusted rack of lamb, artichoke tortelloni and raw bar selections.
WHEN: Specials available Wed., April 5 through Easter Sunday
WHERE: 1500 San Ignacio Ave.
MORE INFO: Fiola Miami
Greek Easter, Meraki Greek Bistro, Downtown Miami and Coconut Grove
WHAT: For Greek Easter, both locations offer traditional prix-fixe menu that pairs with natural Greek wines. Menu includes Easter soup, Greek kokoretsi, traditional Greek salad, spit-roasted lamb with lemon potatoes.
WHEN: Sat., April 15, 11pm-1:30am at Coconut Grove, all-day Sunday at downtown location
WHERE: 142 SE 1 Ave. and 3462 Main Hwy.
MORE INFO: Meraki Bistro
Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach
WHAT: Live races and buffet at Ten Palms includes seafood bar, omelet station and mini desserts plus cocktails ($65 per person).
WHEN: Sun., April 9
WHERE: 901 S Federal Highway
MORE INFO: Gulfstream Park
Joliet, Miami Beach
WHAT: Brunch menu includes BBQ shrimp and grits, Johnny cakes, French onion burger and cinnamon roll topped with cream cheese glaze.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm
WHERE: 1209 17 St.
MORE INFO: Joliet
Klaw, Miami
WHAT: Brunch on the rooftop features 7-9 dishes, main entree and more ($75 per person) with dishes like king crab scramble, grilled oysters, or grilled striped bass and signature cocktails.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, noon-3pm
WHERE: 1737 N Bayshore Dr.
MORE INFO: Klaw
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon
WHAT: Five-course prix fixe menu that includes special dessert designed by executive pastry chef Salvatore Martone ($210 per person).
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 6pm-10pm
WHERE: 151 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
La Terrazza, Coral Gables
WHAT: Three-course brunch, live jazz and an appearance by the Easter Bunny ($125 per person and $75 for children 12 and under).
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-4pm
WHERE: 1515 Sunset Building penthouse
MORE INFO: La Terrazza
Le Jardinier, Design District
WHAT: Three-course prix fixe menu includes dishes like chilled English pea veloute, asparagus mimosa, lobster benedict and carrot cake with coconut sorbet ($120 per person).
WHEN: Sun., April 9, noon-6pm
WHERE: 151 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: Le Jardinier
Lightkeepers, Key Biscayne
WHAT: Brunch items include caviar, sushi and seafood, three carving stations, children’s buffet and desserts ($155 adults, $49 for children plus tax and gratuity).
WHEN: Sun., April 9
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, 455 Grand Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Lightkeepers
Mayfair Grill, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Eggs Benedict, pancakes, roasts, seafood and desserts plus live jazz entertainment ($105 per person, $45 per child, plus an additional $35 per person for bottomless sparkling, mimosas and rosé).
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm
WHERE: Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, 3000 Florida Ave.
MORE INFO: Mayfair Grill
The National Hotel, Miami Beach
WHAT: Adults-only brunch at Mareva 1939 includes dishes like Spanish octopus with potato cream and smoked paprika and inventive cocktails.
WHEN: Sun., April 9
WHERE: 1677 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Mareva 1939
Nikki Beach, Miami Beach
WHAT: Freshly made waffles, crepes, savory egg dishes and an Easter egg hunt for kids 12 and under accompanied by adults.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-4pm. Easter egg hunt at 1:30pm and 3pm
WHERE: 1 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Nikki Beach
Orno, Coral Gables
WHAT: Farm-to-table brunch includes Belgian waffle, ricotta pancake, housemade pastrami benedict and full cocktail menu.
WHEN: Sun., April 9
WHERE: THesis Hotel Miami, 1350 S. Dixie Highway
MORE INFO: Orno
Osteria Morini, Miami Beach
WHAT: Pane rustico, spinach and ricotta filled ravioli, orange ricotta pancakes for brunch, grilled rack of lamb with potato gnocchi are among Easter dishes.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 9am-3pm (brunch) and 5-10pm (dinner)
WHERE: 1750 Alton Rd.
MORE INFO: Osteria Morini
RWSB, South Beach
WHAT: Three-course prix-fixe menu with Tuscan dishes including parmigiano souffle and pancetta-wrapped rpast lamb loin and pastiera napoletana for dessert ($75 per person).
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 6pm-10pm
WHERE: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: RWSB
Red Rooster Overtown
WHAT: Brunch specials include chilled lobster, BBQ braised lamb neck and Marcus’ cornbread French toast.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 10am-3pm; Easter egg hunt begins at 11:30am
WHERE: 920 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Red Rooster Overtown
The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour
WHAT: Easter brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour includes a waffle and pancake station, farmer’s egg station, carving station, salad bar, fishermen’s wharf, salmon bar, charcuterie board and antipasti ($165 far adults, $50 for children). The Easter bunny will be in the lobby from 9:30am-4pm.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-4pm
WHERE: 10295 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
WHAT: Dining at the eggs and omelets station, fresh fruit display and juice bar, artisanal doughnuts, sushi station, raw bar, caviar and blini station, pasta and risotto station, carving station and desserts, plus a children’s station. Live music, welcome drink and champagne toast, Easter egg hunt and appearance from the Easter Bunny ($159 per person, $70 for kids).
WHEN: Sun., April 9, with seatings 11am-4pm
WHERE: 3300 SW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
Riva, Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Special brunch buffet features omelet station, pancake and waffle bar, seafood bar, carving station, dessert bar ($89 for adults and $39 for children 5-12).
WHEN: Sun., April 9, noon-4pm
WHERE: 3030 Holiday Dr.
MORE INFO: Riva
Sofia, Design District
WHAT: Special brunch menu includes frittata with asparagus, caviar Beneduct, strawberry pistachio tart plus bottomless rose and champagne packages.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm
WHERE: 140 NW 39 St.
MORE INFO: Sofia
Strawberry Moon, South Beach
WHAT: Dine on Falafel Benedict, chocolate babka French toast, and Moroccan shakshuka, bottomless brunch classics, mimosas, rosé and Jah-Mama Mary.
WHEN: Fri., April 7 through Sun., April 9
WHERE: The Goodtime Hotel, 601 Washington Avenue
MORE INFO: Strawberry Moon
Tropezón, South Beach
WHAT: Celebrate Easter with Arabic and Mediterranean flavors in dishes like ampanada murciana, marinated white bean, Spanish tortilla, baked eggs and torreja.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm
WHERE: 512 Espanola Way
MORE INFO: Tropezon
Verde, Miami
WHAT: Spring brunch menu includes smoked salmon benedict and blueberry basic pancakes.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-4pm
WHERE: Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Verde
Zuma, Miami
WHAT: Enhanced buffet choices, special Easter desserts, plus a kids’ area on the waterfront terrace, with face painting, egg hunts, basket giveaways, Easter-themed sweets and chocolates and visits from the Easter bunny (brunch from $90 with add-ons). For dinner, their Easter special is marinated lamb chops with yuzu goma and pickled cucumbers.
WHEN: Sun., April 9, 11am-3pm for brunch
WHERE: 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
MORE INFO: Zuma Miami
PASSOVER
Passover Seder, Abbale Telavivian Kitchen, South Beach
WHAT: Traditional Seder plate, including Sam’s matzah ball soup, shuk salad, shared salatim including small plates, plus entrees like roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts, Persian Wagyu smoked brisket or Moroccan-style whole roasted red snapper, red wine and selected Kosher for Passover sweets ($125 per person, minimum of six guests). Or choose chef Sam Gorenstein’s Passover meal to go ($285 for 4 people, with additional portions at $62 per person).
WHEN: Wed., April 5-Thurs., April 6
WHERE: 864 Commerce St.
MORE INFO: Abbale
TO-GO
4 Rivers Smokehouse, Coral Springs
WHAT: Order your meal for pickup and reheating on Easter Sunday, including dishes like Signature Angus brisket, smoked turkey, boneless ham, prime rib and smoked salmon, BBQ baked beans, Southern green beans and mac and cheese.
WHEN: Place orders by Wed., April 5 at 5pm for pickup on Sat., April 8
WHERE: 2660 North University Dr.
MORE INFO: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
