There are certain days every year when local restaurants go all out and feature special themed brunch menus and events. Easter equals the epitome of brunch. Whether it’s a family outing after a church service or friends enjoying a festive springtime feast, Easter brunch can enhance any dining experience.
We’ve rounded up a host of Newport Beach restaurants offering special Easter brunch menus on Sunday, April 5. They range from tempting traditional dishes to decidedly nontraditional experiences, but no matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong with any of these Easter offerings.
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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
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 its Newport Beach location on Sunday, April 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be featuring a special spring-inspired, two-course prix-fixe menu for $65 per guest, courtesy of Executive Chef Yvon Goetz. Guests can enhance their Easter Brunch with a seafood tower, champagne, wine, and more. Beverages, tax, and gratuity are separate. Visit https://www.thewineryrestaurants.com/ or call (949) 999-6622.
Sushi Roku
Enjoy a nontraditional 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 the 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 5 are recommended by calling (949) 706-3622 or visiting https://www.sushiroku.com/menus/newport-beach.
Bayside Restaurant
Longtime local favorite Bayside Restaurant is offering an Easter Brunch prix fixe menu for $95 per person that includes complimentary bottomless champagne and mimosas, along with live music.
The menu includes a choice of six starters such as lump crab cake, corn chowder and roasted beets with goat cheese. Choose from nine different entrées including Bayside benedict, short rib hash, steak and eggs, Alaskan halibut and lamb chops. And then there’s a choice of desserts. There is also a separate kids menu for those 12 and under for $40. Visit https://baysiderestaurant.com.
VEA Newport Beach
The VEA resort offers a variety of seasonal brunching and family fun experiences. VIEW restaurant and lounge offers Easter brunch from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. that features a variety of culinary offerings including curated selection of à la carte favorites including a signature breakfast burrito, fresh fruit parfait, avocado toast, and lobster benedict. Before or after dining, enjoy an Easter egg hunt at 9, 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. Visit www.Marriott.com and enter Newport Beach, or call (949) 640-4000.
Mayor’s Table / The Glass House
Executive Chef Partner Riley Huddleston is presenting a three-course, prix-fixe Easter brunch ($85 per adult / $65 for children) that leans into seasonal California ingredients with a polished but approachable touch. The experience begins with house-made mini scones for the table before moving into dishes like Chinook salmon gravlax with citrus-dill cure, Maine lobster benedict with spring asparagus, and lemon ricotta pancakes with whipped mascarpone, finishing with desserts such as strawberry rhubarb pavlova and olive oil cake with blood orange. For a more festive, group-driven experience, The Glass House will host a buffet-style celebration ($125 per adult / $65 for children) set inside its light-filled indoor–outdoor space. Highlights include a koji-rubbed ribeye carving station, garden-inspired salads and breakfast favorites. Visit www.lidohousehotel.com.
Pelican Hill Resort
Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast has several Easter experiences ranging from brunches at both Andrea Restaurant and Pelican Grill as well as an a la carte menu at Coliseum Pool & Grill. There will also be an Easter egg hunt, face painting, a balloon artist, a bunny petting zoo, and crafts. Visit https://pelicanhill.com/calendar.
Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a beautiful garden brunch at Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens, where guests can enjoy seasonal brunch favorites surrounded by the lush landscape of Roger’s Gardens. The Sunday Brunch menu, served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. features dishes such as the seasonal French toast, green chile pork and eggs with grilled vegetables and tortillas, and house-baked breads served with cultured butter. It’s a relaxed and festive setting for gathering with family and friends. Call (949) 640-1415 or visit www.farmhouserg.com.
A Crystal Cove
Celebrate Easter Sunday along the coast with modern American cuisine at A Crystal Cove, located in the Crystal Cove Shopping Center. The restaurant’s weekend brunch menu features favorites such as brioche French toast with mascarpone cream and berries, lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote, smoked salmon benedict and avocado toast, and fresh seafood selections. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant’s custom Mimosa Cart, offering custom pours with premium bubbles, fresh juices and garnishes, adding a festive touch to Easter brunch with family and friends. Call (949) 990-4574 or visit www.riverjettyrg.com/a-crystal-cove for reservations
Five Crowns
Five Crowns is offering both brunch and dinner on Easter Sunday. The brunch menu includes starters such as lobster bisque and shrimp cocktail and entrees such as prime rib benedict and other Five Crown traditional favorites. The dinner menu features prime rib of beef and other popular Five Crowns favorites. Visit https://www.lawrysonline.com/five-crowns/
The Bungalow
The Bungalow Restaurant always offers an impressive brunch menu for special occasions, and their Easter brunch menu is indeed special. The two-course, $40 prix fixe menu includes a choice of three appetizers and five entrees. Prime rib and filet mignon are available for a supplemental change. There is also a separate kid’s menu. Visit https://www.thebungalowrestaurant.com/.
Tavern House
Chef David Wilhelm has put the finishing touches on his special Easter Sunday Brunch menu. It is an impressive à la carte menu featuring the restaurant’s most popular appetizers, entrees (including his famous fried chicken), and Brunch specialties. They will of course be serving tasty Bloody Marys, espresso martinis, and blood orange, pink guava, and white peach mimosas. They are serving from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and welcome large groups but have limited availability to accommodate, so early reservations are highly recommended. Visit https://www.tavernhousekb.com/.
Flemings
Dress in your Easter best and gather with your loved ones around our table to delight in a two-course Easter weekend brunch menu featuring savory selections such as sliced tenderloin and French onion frittata, shellfish Louie salad and surf & turf selections. Brunch Menu available April 4 and 5 and starts at $38 per guest. Visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com.
