Brunch at La Valencia Hotel
Prepare your pastels, Easter is coming quickly. This year, the holiday falls on Sunday, April 9 and what’s more perfect for spring than a bountiful brunch? We’ve rounded up some of the tastiest Easter brunch specials from San Diego’s most luxurious restaurants. Check back, as we’ll continue to update this list as the holiday approaches.
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1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar / Website
Check out this coastal resort for Easter brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu highlights are set to include short rib Benedict and sesame-crusted ahi tataki, among others. Brunch is priced at $160 per adult and $85 per child. Reservations can be made here.
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1775 E Mission Bay Drive / Website
Relax along the Mission Bay shoreline with a family-style Easter brunch, served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Covewood. Enjoy a starter, two appetizers, three different entree items and dessert for this special brunch, with entree options including prime rib roast or lemon basil cavatelli. For the kids, there will be a bayside Easter egg hunt. Brunch is priced at $95 per adult and $25 per child. Reservations can be made here.
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5300 Grand Del Mar Court / Website
This year, Fairmont Grand Del Mar will hold a lavish Easter brunch buffet, with an egg hunt, live entertainment, and a visit from the Easter bunny for the kids. The family-friendly buffet will feature a seafood bar, carving stations, mouthwatering entrees, and an array of desserts. Brunch will have seatings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Manchester Salon and Elizabeth Ballroom. For adults, brunch is priced at $160 per person, while kids aged four to 11 are priced at $80, and kids under four are complimentary with a paid adult. Reservations can be made here.
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901 Bayfront Court, Suite 1 / Website
Enjoy a three-course prix fixe brunch atop Garibaldi’s rooftop patio, served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday. On the menu, find highlights like asparagus frittata, breakfast sfincione, beef filet bruciuluni, eggs Benedict Garibaldi, and risotto al tartufo. For dessert, choose between a pistachio morning bun and lemon tart. For a touch more luxury, osetra caviar and truffles will be available to add on. To drink, explore a beverage lineup inspired by Sardinia, also available to add on. The brunch menu is priced at $64 per person and reservations can be made here.
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1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla / Website
George’s At The Cove isn’t usually open for brunch, but for Easter Sunday it is pulling out all the stops. The special menu will feature eggs Benedict, brioche French toast, a fish sandwich and a grass-fed burger, as well as sticky toffee pudding cake and vanilla bean creme brûlée for dessert. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the indoor Level2 section. Reservations can be made here.
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9700 N Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla / Website
Treat your crew to an all-you-can-eat Easter brunch buffet complete with live music, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find highlights like chicken piccata, make-your-own omelets and a carving station with house-smoked prime rib and rock shrimp aguachile, among others. Reservations can be made here.
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131 W D Street, Encinitas / Website
Indulge in a vibrant three-course prix fixe menu for Easter brunch this year, set to feature oak smoked salmon with whipped ricotta, peach and arugula salad, hangar steak and poached eggs, loaded lobster rolls, and grilled portobello, among others, and all of which come with fried potatoes or seasonal fruit. Brunch is priced at $65 per person and reservations can be made here.
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2210 Kettner Blvd. / Website
Head to Little Italy for Herb & Wood’s seasonal ingredient-inspired two-course Easter brunch, available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will have the option to dine on freshly-baked lemon blueberry danishes, crab cakes, butter lemon salad, pork belly with eggs, Baja shrimp and polenta, chilaquiles and more, as well as a choice of crispy potatoes or seasonal fruit. Brunch is priced at $65 per person. Reservations can be made here.
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1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado / Website
Opt for an oceanside Easter brunch at the Hotel del Coronado. There will be a chilled seafood bar, carving stations, regionally-inspired dishes and a decadent dessert bar, among numerous other tasty stations. At 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. there will be egg hunts for kids at Del Beach. Reservations for brunch can be made here.
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1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos / Website
Located just off of Lake San Marcos, treat your crew to a lavish Easter brunch buffet. Guests will enjoy assorted mini pastries, an egg and omelet station, a cinnamon French toast bar with an assortment of toppings, a smoked salmon station, and a carving station serving herb-crusted prime rib, thyme-crusted turkey breast, and almond-crusted salmon, in addition to all the classic sides like whipped potatoes and a variety of veggies. There will also be live music, lawn games, face painting, photo opportunities with the Easter bunny and an Easter egg hunt. Brunch is priced at $85 per adult and $35 per child under 12. Reservations can be made here.
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1132 Prospect Street, La Jolla / Website
Enjoy an Easter on the coast as you dine on a festive three-course brunch menu, inspired by California-Mediterranean fare. On the menu, find local Big Eye tuna crudo, herbs de Provence crusted lamb loin, and honey-glazed ham served with an array of colorful veggies. For dessert, select a housemade chocolate panna cotta or a hibiscus lemon tart. Throughout the brunch, there will be Easter egg hunts, separated by age groups, in the oceanview garden and appearances from the Easter bunny, Mrs. Easter Bunny and Princess Lolly. The special event will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Easter bunny crew appearances from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $129 per adult and $45 per child, and can be purchased here.
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2228 Kettner Blvd. / Website
James Beard-nominated chef Anthony Wells will offer a three-course prix fixe brunch menu on Easter as well as a four-course prix fixe dinner menu. Brunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and feature hyper-local ingredients incorporated into brioche cinnamon buns, baked eggs, and lamb legs among others. Dinner will be served from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the special menu will feature highlights like carne cruda, black cod, shepherd’s pie and lamb leg. Brunch is priced at $70 per person while dinner is priced at $90 per person. Reservations can be made here.
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333 W Harbor Drive / Website
Indulge in a special brunch buffet, available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the locally-loved Marina Kitchen. Menu highlights include shrimp cocktails, cheese and charcuterie, housemade pastries, smoked salmon Benedicts, carne asada chilaquiles, and a lavish dessert station. Brunch is priced at $63 per person. Reservations can be made here.
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6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe / Website
Opt for a French-inspired Easter brunch this year at Mille Fleurs. The Michelin Guide restaurant’s brunch is set to be served from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will feature a three-course prix fixe menu. Enjoy chilled strawberry gazpacho soup, king salmon provençale, eggs Benedict on brioche, and pan-roasted Atlantic Dover sole. For dessert, indulge in banana crème brûlée, strawberry rhubarb pie, and more. Brunch is priced at $89.50 per adult, with children’s menus available. Reservations can be made here.
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2550 Fifth Avenue, 12th Floor / Website
Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu from Mister A’s this Easter Sunday. On the menu, find eggs Benedict on an English muffin with lemon chive hollandaise, crispy shrimp po boy, Mister A’s lemon babka French toast, Turkish eggs, herbed pita, buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, and a dessert lineup featuring sticky toffee carrot cake and vanilla bean creme brulee. Brunch is priced at $85 per person. Reservations can be made here.
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5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe / Website
Check out this luxe resort for a decadent Easter brunch buffet, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy an over-the-top raw bar, spring salads, carving stations and a loaded dessert bar. There will be Easter-themed crafts, a visiting petting zoo and an Easter egg hunt open to all ages at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Brunch is priced at $195 per adult, $55 per child ages 11 and under, and complimentary for kids under 3. Reservations can be made by calling the resort at 858-759-6246.
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800 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach / Website
Head to this beachside tavern for Easter brunch served from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a visit from the Easter Bunny. In addition to the restaurant’s regularly lengthy brunch menu, find Easter-exclusive specials like smoked salmon toast with salmon roe and egg salad, croque madame, and Turkish fried eggs. There will also be a lineup of Easter-inspired cocktails. Reservations can be made here.
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901 Bayfront Court, Floor 19 / Website
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a Roman flair at Seneca Trattoria. The special brunch will feature truffle arancini, misticanza Roman salad, chitarra alla duck ragu and chicken alla diavola, among others. With coastal views from the 19th floor there’s a lot to explore. Reservations can be made here.
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3752 Park Blvd., Hillcrest / Website
Check out neighborhood restaurant Trust for a family-style Easter brunch, either inside or on the patio. Using locally-sourced ingredients, enjoy brunch highlights like steak and eggs, French toast, smoked salmon toast, chilaquiles rojos, albacore tartare, and an array of brunch cocktails. Reservations can be made here.
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1551 Shelter Island Drive / Website
Head to Shelter Island for a tasty Easter brunch buffet, available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., complete with bottomless beverages, customizable omelets, a carving station of prime rib and herb-stuffed porchetta, and an array of desserts. There will be an egg hunt open to all ages, as well. Brunch is priced at $119 per adult, $105 per senior and $39 per child. Reservations can be made here.
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2401 Kettner Blvd., Suite B / Website
Visit this Parisian-inspired eatery for a whimsical Easter brunch atop an antique carousel-turned-bar that’s sure to impress your crew. On the menu, find French classics like duck confit and brûlée French toast, croque madame and avocado tartine. Special for Easter, enjoy cronuts and an Easter egg cake, as well as an all-ages egg hunt. Whoever finds the golden egg wins a $100 gift card. Reservations can be made here.
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Photography by: La Valencia Hotel
