Saturday, March 19, 2016

Hop into Atlanta Restaurants and Honor Easter over Dining Specials


Chocolate bunnies, colorful baskets and egg hunts abound announcing the Easter holiday is approaching faster than Peter Cottontail can bounce down the bunny trail. Atlanta restaurants are marking the Sunday, March 27 holiday with bountiful brunches, delicious dinners and “eggstra”-ordinary events. Reservations? Better hop to it!

Intown
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland hosts Easter Sunday brunch along with dinner specials later in the evening. Call 404-876-7249 for reservations.

The Culinary Club at Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market hosts an Italian seafood dinner table -- think fish carpaccio and squid ink spaghetti with shrimp and shellfish -- on Wednesday, March 23 from 7-9 p.m. The three-course meal accompanied by three wines is $65 per person. Bellina's Market has Easter baskets with sea salt chocolate, orange and lemon chocolate-coated Dragées, apricots in syrup, honey and almond brittle and vanilla black tea for $32 each, as well as a decadent candy collection. Make reservations for the seafood dinner by calling 404-330-9933.

HOBNOB in Midtown features brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., including bottomless mimosas for $16.95. Dinnertime brings an Easter dinner special: ham, melted cheddar, grilled pineapple wheel and cabernet gravy all on brioche bread with HOBNOB fries for only $13.95. Reservations: 404-968-2288.

Downtown, join Ray's in the City for an Easter brunch buffet from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $37.95 per adult and $18.95 for children 5-10. The regular dinner menu is served 5-8 p.m. Call 404-524-9224 for reservations.

Gather around the table at Revival for an all-day Southern buffet from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The feast -- $39 for adults, $12 for children -- features Easter favorites like lamb, ham and fried chicken in addition to seasonal trimmings and a dessert table. Call 470-225-6770.

The Southern Gentleman, located in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, hosts brunch from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The regular à la carte dinner menu is featured alongside Easter holiday chef specials from 4-7:30 p.m. Reservations: 404-939-9845.

Sublime Doughnuts one-ups hot cross buns with its own hot cross bun doughnut for $2.25. Grab the cinnamon currant glazed doughnut between Friday, March 25 and Sunday, March 27.

North Fulton
Roswell favorite Aqua blue hosts an Easter brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. featuring carving stations, made-to-order omelets, blue ribbon sushi, desserts and more for $34.95 for adults and $9.95 for children under 12. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys are only $15. Call 770-643-8886 for reservations.

In historic Crabapple, Easter Sunday brunch blooms at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails. Executive chef Derek Dollar presents a luxurious three-course, prix-fixe brunch menu from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring items such as sticky toffee pecan beignets, stout beer-braised lamb and fudgy brownie mason jar. Brunch is $32 for adults and $16 for children 12 and younger. A kids menu also is available. Make reservations by calling 770-817-0161.

Known for its award-winning Easter buffet, Ray’s on the River in Sandy Springs (770-955-1187) satisfies holiday guests of all ages from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $45.95 for adults and $22.95 for children 5-10. Ray’s at Killer Creek (770-649-0064) is providing a buffet for Alpharetta diners from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and is serving its à la carte dinner menu between 5-8 p.m. The buffet price for adults is $37.95, and children 5-10 dine for $18.95. Ray’s Rio Bravo (770-612-2829) serves its brunch buffet, priced at $22.95 for adults and $11.95 for children 5-10, between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Order from the regular dinner menu from 5-8 p.m.

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill in Roswell is hosting a celebratory Easter lunch with daily fresh fish, half-shell oysters and renowned grouper sandwiches. Call 770-993-5749.

East Cobb
Seed Kitchen & Bar in East Cobb loads its Sunday brunch menu with delectables like smoked salmon, crab eggs Benedict and smoked brisket hash, and chef Doug Turbush will offer items especially for Easter. Reservations: 678-214-6888.

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