Hop to it. Easter Sunday is just around the corner. After the egg hunt, gather your crew of family or friends for springtime brunch with traditional Easter favorites, mimosas, and treats. We even included a couple of spots to pick up a ham if you want to gather at the home table. Reservations are highly recommended.
Bunny Brunch
Take a stroll on the Beltline to TWO Urban Licks for an “eggcellent” brunch by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi on Sunday, April 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From their iconic smoked salmon chips to brisket hash, there is a little something for every palate. Sip their tequila version Bloody Maria and cap your meal with three scoops of assorted sorbet. The Easter Bunny will be posed and ready for photos at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
TWO Urban Licks, 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta. 404-522-4622, twourbanlicks.com.
Feeling Fancy
Atlanta’s Four Seasons Hotel prepares a decadent version of the brunch buffet with items like slow roasted lamb on the Big Green Egg. Sip from their Aperol cart or enjoy $40 bottomless mimosas. Seating times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. The Easter Bunny will hop through service to entertain wee ones and offer photo opportunities. The offerings are plentiful and end with a selection of house made treats.
Park 75 at Four Seasons, 75 14th st., Atlanta. 404-253-3840, fourseason.com/atlanta.
Kids’ Brunch
Decatur’s The Pinewood is usually an eating and drinking den for adults. On Easter Sunday it’s all about the younger set. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone loves their signature grit tots and their crispy chicken on top of a savory cheddar waffle. To go along with the good eats there will be face painting and balloon twisting from 11 a.m. to noon, Easter Bunny photos from 12-1 p.m., and an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. order a porch punch to sip during this fun.
The Pinewood, 254 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-373-5507, pinewoodtr.com.
Bubble with Friends
Inman Quarter’s Hampton + Hudson holds Easter brunch On Sunday, April 21st from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. People watch on the patio with mimosas. For $20 they will drop two bottles of bubbly and a carafe of OJ and leave the portions up to you. What’s on the menu? There’s an asparagus, herb, and Parmesan frittata with local greens and a Croque Madame (crispy ham and cheese sandwich) with a sunny side up egg and local arugula. Dessert comes in the form of carrot cake.
Hampton + Hudson, 299 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-948-2123, hamptonandhudson.com.
Surf and Turf
Midtown’s modern meatery is serving up an Easter Buffet with selections galore. The bright and modern Community Smith will feature stations slicing brown sugar cured ham, NY strip, and seafood from 12 to 4 p.m. ($50 adults, $20 children)
Community Smith, 866 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 678-412-2402, communitysmithatl.com.
Tapas and a Bucket of Bubbles
East Cobb’s Red Sky Tapas & Bar hosts a family friendly Easter brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 21. Chef Brian Kennington will load tables with shrimp and grits, French toast, baked mac and cheese, as well as the regular tapas menu.($20 per person) Bloody Marys and mimosas will be $12 for the first glass and just $1 for each additional glass. A “Bucket of Bubbles” comes packed with four splits of prosecco for $28.
Red Sky Tapas, 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. 770-973-0100, redskytaoas.com.
Dessert Playground
The high-energy atmosphere of Midtown’s STK has a similar themed Easter brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 21st. It’s chock full of sweet and savory offerings—a raw bar, carving station with a slow roasted filet of beef, and an herbed leg of lamb.They are promising a dessert playground including a create your own doughnut bar. A live DJ will keep the energy going, along with a mimosa bar and classic cocktails. ($79 adult, $22 child)
STK, 1075 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-793-0144, stksteakhouse.com/venues/atlanta.
Smoked Ham and Dr. Pepper Cake
Spend Easter Sunday at home but without the work. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q can fill the table with Easter classics with a southern spin. They are taking orders now for house-cured and hickory smoked bone in hams with peach glaze. A $65 ham serves 8-10 guests. Traditional side dishes are available for take-home as well. Their pie of the month is coconut cream and they will have their famous Dr. Pepper Chocolate Cake to cap off a family Sunday. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, 1238 Dekalb Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-414-0826 (catering), foxbrosbbq.com.
Spiral Cut Easter Ham
Decatur’s Community Q BBQ is taking pre-orders for smoked spiral hams (7-9 lbs.) with a spiced apple and brown sugar glaze ($60). Pick them up before Sunday, April 21 and leave the day for egg hunts and Easter baskets while the hams warms in your own oven. You know what would go very well with this? A tray of Dave Roberts’ baked mac and cheese. Order by Wednesday, April 17.
Community Q BBQ,1361 Clairmont Rd., Decatur. 404-633-2080, communityqbbq.com.