Looking for Easter brunch and dinner ideas? Check out these Daytona-area restaurants
Easter Sunday is right around the corner (March 31), and there’s no better time to start making those breakfast, lunch and dinner plans. Whether craving a decadent brunch buffet, a waterfront lunch or specialty cocktail with dinner, there’s no shortage in Easter Sunday selections to start — or end — your holiday off right. For those looking to relax with loved ones and let someone else take care of the cooking this year, check out this alphabetical guide of Daytona area restaurants offering Easter breakfast, lunch or dinner specials for the upcoming holiday.
Atlantic Grille
200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast; 386-447-4610, hammockbeach.com
Atlantic Grille, located within the Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa, is known for its elegant atmosphere, ocean views and "shore-to-table" fresh seafood. The luxurious local restaurant is offering an Easter Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. priced at $65 per person, a special children's menu priced $23 for kids ages 4-12 years old, as well as a "brunch and bubbles" meal with bottomless mimosas and bloody marys priced at $95 per person. Brunch offerings include the family-style artisan breakfast basket — pastries, muffins, fruits and more; a plethora of appetizers — French toast bites, deviled eggs and grilled oysters; and a choice of one entrée — sweet potato hash, Boston cream pie waffles, and airline chicken, among other entrée and dessert selections. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the restaurant.
Aunt Catfish's on the River
4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange; 386-767-4768, auntcatfishontheriver.com
Aunt Catfish’s on the River, a comfort food staple known for its home-like atmosphere, waterfront views and all-you-can-eat fixin's bar, will offer a special holiday edition of its usual Sunday brunch from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., priced at $34.99 per person and $19.99 for children 12 and under on Sunday, March 31. Aunt Catfish's brunch menu typically includes eggs, French toast, pancakes and pastries, among other items.
Beach Front Grille
2444 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-693-4839, facebook.com/beachfrontgrille
Beach Front Grille, frequented for its laid-back environment and ocean front views, will host an Eater Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., priced at $40 per person and $12 for children 12 years old and younger. The holiday menu will range from the seafood Florentine, Easter ham with pineapple and baked ziti to the shrimp cocktail, roasted sweet potatoes and assortment of desserts, among other items. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant.
Big Tuna’s Beach Bar and Grill
2695 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-677-1235, bigtunasbeachbarandgrill.com
Big Tuna’s Beach Bar and Grill, a laid-back local eatery known for its seafood, smoked meats and more, will host its usual Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Easter Sunday. An Easter day special, yet to be released, will also be available, staff noted over the phone. Big Tuna’s brunch menu includes avocado toast ($13), shrimp and grits ($16), crab Benedict ($16), French toast ($13), biscuits and gravy ($14) and breakfast tacos ($13).
Cook's
704 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand; 386-734-4339, cooksbuffetdeland.com
Cook's, a buffet-style country restaurant known for its casual comfort food and homemade desserts, is offering an Easter Sunday lunch/dinner from 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Among the restaurant's offerings will be baked ham, roasted turkey, roast beef, baked fish, veggies and chocolate peanut butter cake, among several other dinner and dessert items. No reservations will be accepted for the holiday meal.
CorkScrew Bar and Grille
235 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach; 386- 957-3955, corkscrewbarandgrille.com
Corkscrew Bar and Grille, known for its casual yet romantic atmosphere and menu of classic comfort foods with "Southern twists," is offering an Easter brunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. followed by a ham dinner and happy hour from 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. The eatery will feature a variety of specialty cocktails and mocktails — like bloody marys and mimosas — as well as its “CorkScrew Favorites” menu. Parties of all sizes are welcome, however reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant.
Flagler Tavern
414 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-402-8861, flaglertavern.com
Flagler Tavern, a lively Flagler Avenue staple known for its cocktails, fresh seafood and live entertainment, will offer Easter Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner with an Easter ham, according to comments made by the eatery on social media. The full holiday menu has yet to be released. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant.
Funky Pelican
215 Highway A1A, Flagler Beach; 386-439-0011, funkypelican.com
Funky Pelican, a popular oceanfront favorite among Flagler Beach's tourists and locals alike, will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Easter Sunday. The eatery will serve its usual menu alongside three specials — the fluffernutter French toast, priced at $12 and served until 11 a.m.; the mussels and fries, priced at $16 and served after 11 a.m.; and the 10-ounce ribeye with lemon garlic compound butter and two sides, priced at $30 (add three scallops for $9) and served after 11 a.m. Funky Pelican will not accept reservations and will seat guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fysh Bar and Grill
3633 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange; 386-492-5252, fyshbg.com
Fish Bar and Grill, a popular waterfront restaurant overlooking the Halifax, will offer an Easter buffet at 11 a.m. on March 31, priced at $39.99 per person. The buffet will include several entrees — tenderloin beef, island mahi mahi sliced ham in Jack Daniel’s sauce; sides — garlic mashed potatoes, homemade stuffing and rolls, honey-glazed baby carrots, green bean almondine and fresh garden salad; and a “variety” of desserts. RSVP by calling 386-492-5252.
Golden Lion Café
501 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-439-3004, goldenlioncafe.com
Golden Lion Café, known for its live entertainment, scenic rooftop dining overlooking the Atlantic and fresh seafood plates, will offer a special holiday menu from 11 a.m. - close on Easter Sunday. The menu will range from fresh Florida stone crab ($11-$55); and surf and turf ($39.99) — 14-ounce char-grilled USDA prime ribeye and colossal shrimp with garlic chive whipped potatoes and fresh buttered steamed broccoli; to the colossal shrimp francese ($28) — egg-battered shrimp sautéed with lemon and white wine beurre blanc over pasta with grilled asparagus tips.
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-947-7300, hardrockhotels.com/daytona-beach
The Daytona Beach Hard Rock Hotel will host an Easter Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on March 31 at the Avalon Ballroom and Avalon Terrace, featuring live music and a plethora of tasty dishes. The adult buffet will be priced at $75, the senior buffet (55 years old and older) will be priced at $65, the child buffet (5-12 years old) priced at $35 and the child buffet for children 5 years old and younger will be free. The menu will range from a carving station with honey glazed ham and roasted New York strip loin, to entrees like the seared grouper, herb-seared chicken and scalloped parsnips, as well as dessert including banana pudding and carrot cake. Those interested can reserve their spot online.
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-947-8054, Daytonahilton.com
The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort will offer its annual Easter brunch buffet priced at $59.75 per person, $19.75 for children ages 5 – 12 years old and free for children 4 and under. Brunch will be offered from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. inside the Coquina Ballroom Oceanfront Terrace. The menu will include breakfast selections, chicken dishes, seafood plates, a carving station and “seasonally inspired desserts.” Several menu options include the roasted Atlantic cod, garlic-studded braised lamb, cornflake-crusted fried chicken and waffles, roasted angus striploin and three-cheese quiche. The full menu is available online and reservations can be made by calling the hotel. “Complimentary valet parking is provided in the North Tower with purchase,” according to a release.
Loopers Par and Grille
100 Cooper Lane, Palm Coast; 386-529-8180, Facebook.com
Loopers Par and Grille, a casual brunch and dinner favorite located on the Palm Harbor golf course, will serve a special Easter Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The menu will include a range of cocktails ($9-$17) — blueberry margarita, blackberry old fashioned and more; breakfast plates ($13-$21) — quiches, omelets and benedicts; main dishes ($16-$24) — bacon and brie grilled cheese, 10-ounce prime rib and honey-glazed baked ham; desserts ($10-$14) — apple French toast casserole and fruit and yogurt parfait; and children's dishes ($7) — scrambled eggs and bacon, French toast and more. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant.
Lost Lagoon Wings & Grill
2004 N. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach; 386-366-3360, facebook.com
Lost Lagoon, an NSB staple known for its juicy burgers, wings and more, will offer an Easter Sunday brunch buffet from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. priced at $25.99 for adults and $11.99 for kids. The buffet will have a pancake and omelet station as well as several other selections ranging from the shrimp and grits, mac n' cheese and New England clam chowder to the spiral ham, penne alfredo, BBQ pulled pork and cheeseburger quiche. $4 mimosas and bloody marys will also be available, as well as a bounce house and Easter egg hunt.
Mama Foo Foo
125 Basin St., Daytona Beach; 386-287-0180, mffdaytona.com
Mama Foo Foo, a classy eatery with a cocktail lounge vibe known for its waterfront views and shareable plates, will offer an Easter Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on March 31. The eatery's expansive menu will range from BLT deviled eggs; honey butter biscuits; and smothered home fries to honey baked ham; shrimp scampi; chicken and waffles; prime rib; and carrot cake, among other items. Those interested in attending can visit mffdaytona.com to secure their spot with a $15 deposit that will go toward the day's bill.
Merk’s Bar and Grill
193 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach; 386-427-1177, merksbarandgrill.com
Merk’s Bar and Grill, a family-friendly favorite frequented for its beloved wings, drinks and more, will open at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday and will offer an $18 homemade ham dinner served with green beans, sweet potatoes and a dinner roll, as well as $3 mimosas, $4 bloody marys and “hidden Easter eggs throughout the bar filled with fun prizes.”
Next Door Beach Bistro
509 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-338-3506, nextdoorbeachbistro.com
Next Door Beach Bistro, frequented for its oceanfront, patio dining, inviting atmosphere and French flair, will offer an Easter Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. as well as its usual menu, served all day. The holiday brunch menu will range from the lobster eggs benedict ($38) and raspberry French toast ($16) to the garden vegetable quiche ($16), steak and eggs ($24-$38) and fresh fruit ($12). Drinks offered will include bloody marys, champagne and prosecco.
Norwood's Treehouse Bar
400 E. Second Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-4621, norwoods.com
Norwood's restaurant, known for its twinkling, romantic treehouse dining, extensive wine menu and live entertainment, is offering a special Easter Sunday menu with an array of gluten-free, seafood and steak options. The holiday menu ranges from the ham chop and seafood platter to the beef Wellington, Norwood's filet and almond-crusted red snapper. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling the restaurant.
Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille
200 Boatyard St., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-6888, outriggersnsb.com
Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille, a charming waterfront restaurant known for its seafood selections, is offering an Easter Brunch buffet from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., priced at $65 per adult and $20 per child 12 and under. The buffet will range from an omelet station, angus beef sliders, and braised short ribs to the fresh catch fried fish of the day, carved honey ham or lamb, roasted potatoes, and honey chipotle smoked salmon. Menu items are "subject to change due to time of day." Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made by calling 386-872-2860 or emailing [email protected]. To view the menu, visit facebook.com/OutriggersTikiBarAndGrille.
RiverGrille on the Tomoka
950 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach; 386-615-2004, rivergrille.net
RiverGrille on the Tomoka, a riverfront favorite known for its family-friendly atmosphere and rustic, country design, will be open from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday. The restaurant will serve its usual menu alongside three specials — the 10-ounce ($36) or 14-ounce ($40) prime rib and two sides; the bacon wrapped scallops ($26) served with guava datil sauce; and the “brunch-y punch” ($11) — a mixture of vodka, champagne, pineapple, orange juice, starry and mint. RiverGrille on the Tomoka is not accepting reservations and will seat guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
This list will be updated as more holiday menus are released by local restaurants.
Did we miss any? If your restaurant will be offering a holiday meal this Easter, email us at [email protected] to be added to the list!
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Easter 2024 brunch or dinner in Daytona, NSB, Palm Coast, Port Orange
