By: Sophia Lalaounis By: Sophia Lalaounis | April 5, 2023 | Food & Drink, Eat, Brunch, Cocktails, Events,
From egg hunts to Sunday brunches, Easter Sunday is a time to celebrate with your family and loved ones. Hop into the upcoming holiday with these incredibly delicious Easter-inspired menus, sweet and savory treats, and energy-packed extravaganzas at these South Florida staples.
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Contessa Miami
Transporting guests to Lake Como with every bite, this Northern Italy-inspired gem boasts a delicious a la carte menu for brunch and dinner this Easter Sunday. From artisanally crafted antipasti dishes and salads to authentically indulgent pizzas and selections of premium cocktails and wines, guests can enjoy delicious Italian bites in the heart of the Miami Design District. 111 NE 41st St., Miami/ Website
Balan’s
Celebrate Easter this upcoming Sunday with Balan’s feast. This Brickell staple serves a delectable three-course prix fixe menu specially crafted for adults and a two-course meal for children. Guests can enjoy a wide assortment of pastries, including freshly baked croissants, pain au chocolat, and Danish pastries. A refreshing fruit plate is also available, brimming with various seasonal fruits. For the main course, guests can choose from a mouthwatering selection of brunch classics like eggs benedict, avocado toast, steak and eggs, crab pasta, and more. No Easter brunch is complete without dessert. From decadent cheesecake, bananas foster French toast and a special chocolate Easter egg dessert, Balan’s will surely hit the spot. 901 S Miami Ave Suite 108, Miami/ Website
Nikki Beach Miami
Make unforgettable memories this Easter Sunday at Nikki Beach Miami with a delicious Easter feast and egg hunt. This quintessential South Beach hotspot will offer iconic brunch favorites like freshly made waffles, hand-spun crêpes, savory egg dishes, and more. Between 1:30 and 3 p.m., Nikki Beach will host its Easter egg hunt for those 12 and under, boasting enjoyable fun and delicious experience for family members of all ages. 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach/ Website
Verde
Nestled in the beloved Pérez Art Museum Miami, Verde offers an incredible Easter-themed brunch and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay. The waterfront eatery invites guests to indulge in its newest spring brunch menu, crafted by executive chef Jeremy Shelton. With dishes such as smoked salmon benedict and blueberry basil pancakes, brunch at Verde is a perfect way to celebrate. 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami/ Website
Orno
Located in the THesis Hotel Miami, this ingredient-focused hotspot is offering an exclusive Easter brunch. The farm-to-table restaurant will take guests on a gastronomic journey with innovative twists on items like the Belgian waffle, served with Honeycrisp apple and maple crème fraîche, and ricotta pancakes topped with Nutella and hazelnut praline. For those who prefer a savory brunch, the restaurant serves grilled Wagyu steak, Maine lobster toast, housemade pastrami benedict, and more. Guests can also enjoy a bottomless brunch in the form of mimosas and bellinis or enjoy a complete cocktail menu, including signature seasonal cocktails will also be available. 1350 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables/ Website
The Confidante Miami Beach
Elevate your Easter celebration with delicious brunch specials and oceanfront views at The Confidante Miami Beach. The rretro-glam-styledhotspot is kicking off the holiday with an Easter egg cracking ceremony at 9 a.m., followed by an egg hunt by the pool area. After the festivities, guests can indulge in an Easter feast inside the signature restaurant Ambersweet. Enjoy tasty dishes like egg short rib hash, bananas foster French toast, the Confidante burger, and more. 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach/ Website
MaryGold’s- Arlo Wynwood
Spring into Easter Sunday at the new restaurant collaboration by Chef Brad Kilgore and Bar Lab at Arlo Wynwood Hotel. Led by “Best Chef: South'' nominee Brad Kiglore, MaryGold’s presents its “Chicken & The Egg '' dish, featuring smoked scrambled eggs, umami butter, yukon potato puree, chives, and more. With an innovative cocktail program and sophisticated dishes, MaryGold’s offers plenty of delicious options. 2217 NW Miami Ct., Miami/ Website
Joliet
South Beach’s newest seafood bistro offers a mouthwatering brunch this Easter Sunday with sweet and savory treats nobody can pass up. Guests can delight in flavorful seafood-forward options like the BBQ shrimp and grits served New Orleans style with Worcestershire sauce and garlic butter or Johnny cakes crafted with smoked lemon butter, seasonal jam, and maple syrup. The French onion burger will also be available, boasting the rich flavors of Wagyu paired with Comté cheese and garlic mayonnaise on a fresh brioche bun. Of course, no Easter is complete without a sweet treat, and Joliet offers a decadent cinnamon roll topped with a cream cheese glaze, graham cracker streusel, coconut flakes, and more. 1209 17th St., Miami Beach/ Website
The Strand
Celebrate Easter with a flavorful a la carte dining experience at The Strand at Carillon Miami. This contemporary-Mediterranean inspired hotspot offers a delicious menu with starters ranging from refreshing fruit platters and yogurt parfaits, poached eggs and avocado toast, and signature dishes like the organic strawberry and creamy burrata plate made with baby kale, honey aged balsamic, and crispy walnuts. For the main course, guests can choose from an array of tasty options like the signature breakfast burger, steak and eggs, and the Gravlax salmon benedict made with cured salmon, baby spinach, and hollandaise sauce paired with an English muffin. Sweet indulgences will include the iconic cinnamon roll and the Texas French toast. Guests can also add bottomless mimosas or rose wine to their dining experience. 6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach/ Website
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