Easter is this Sunday, which means there are lots of eggs to hunt, and plenty of brunch deals. We’ve compiled some of the best brunch deals going on across the valley and the state for those who are looking to eat out this holiday.
One thousand eggs to be found at the Chaparral Suites
The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at the Chaparral Suites in Scottsdale this Easter, as he hides 1,000 eggs around the 15-acre resort. The famous bunny has been planning this massive egg hunt since the beginning of the year. Although participants will want to find all the eggs they can, the true prizes are within the Golden Eggs. There will be 12 gold eggs containing brunches, dinners and weekend getaways at the hotel. The hotel will also be offering a holiday brunch by Chef John du Toit from 10 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.
When: Sunday, March 27 at 9:30 am.
Where: Chaparral Suites in Scottsdale. Located at 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz. 85250.
Brunch prices are $55 for adults and $27 for children ages eight to 12.
Dining dash at Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort
Bingo Hall at Casino Arizona
From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. enjoy pesto chicken pasta with a roasted sweet pepper frittata. The entrée will contain a mouth-watering combination of sautéed onions, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, organic greens, and olive salad, tomatoes and feta cheese. Don’t forget dessert! A strawberry mousse cake will finish off the meal. This entire entrée can be enjoyed for $7.50.
Arizona Room Patio Grill at Casino Arizona
Between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. guests can enjoy a special Easter feast. For an appetizer the chef will serve a mixed fruit ricotta arugula salad. Dinner will include grilled lamb chops with dark chocolate pomegranate demi, Oaxaca cheese and Spanish rice stuffed bell peppers with chipotle cinnamon-raisin au gratin. As no meal is complete without dessert, guests will be served carrot cake for dessert. This delicious meal can be purchased for $22.
Cholla Prime Steakhouse and Lounge at Casino Arizona.
The Steakhouse and lounge will serve a prix fixe menu from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Appetizers will include a citrus salad or crab and lobster cakes. Rosemary marinated lamb chops will be served for the main entrée alongside sautéed haricot verts and a loaded baked potato. Finishing the menu will be a strawberry pistachio tart. The prix fixe menu is available for $39.
Salt River Café at Casino Arizona
Available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. the café will offer a mouth-watering Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich. Fried chicken breast is topped with sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll with a side of French fries. The café will include a fresh fruit tart and fountain drink for $8.95.
Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona
For those who are looking for delicious breakfast foods, Eagles Buffet will be serving a champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Options will include eggs Benedict, seasoned hash browns, waffles, pancakes and biscuits with country gravy, French toast and made-to-order omelets. All day items will include glazed sliced ham, house made vegetable soup, mixed salads, lemon pepper baked catfish, Irish stout baked chicken, slow roasted prime rib and a chocolate fountain. Adults can enjoy this meal for $31.95 and children for $14.95.
The Willows Restaurant at Casino Arizona
Beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. Willows Restaurant will be serving a Southern French toast breakfast. The special will include two eggs and a choice of ham, bacon or sausage. The French toast special will be available for $8.95. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will include a roasted ham with agave Anaheim glaze for $17.95. Roasted lamb with a mint demi can be enjoyed for $17.95. Split pea and ham soup will be available for $4, and for those who cannot resist dessert, carrot cake will be offered for $4.95.
Ocean Trail at Talking Stick Resort
For $47, guests can enjoy oysters on the half shell alongside a halibut entrée. The halibut will be served with white and yellow polenta, pepper coulis, roasted pepper pesto and spinach and jalapeno bacon and tasso ham. Dessert will include a lemon-orange chiffon cake. The meal will be offered from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Blue Coyote Café at Talking Stick Resort
Between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., the café will offer a savory meal for $19.95. Soup or salad can be selected as an appetizer followed by a snack of grilled twin lamb loin chops. The entrée will include rosemary-garlic marinated lamb chops, roasted fingerling potatoes, heirloom baby carrots and a cherry-fig demi-glace. A Pina Coloada icebox pie will cool the palette for dessert.
Wandering Horse Buffet at Talking Stick Resort
Wandering Horse Buffet is beginning the holiday early with brunches and dinners beginning on March 26. Saturday’s meals will include a brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner will be available from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults can enjoy the brunch for $33.95 and the dinner for $39.95. Children can accompany their parents for $16.95 for brunch and $18.95 for dinner.
On Easter Sunday, the international buffet will serve delicious dishes from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entrees will include slow roasted prime rib, grilled bone-in pork chops, charbroiled American Kobe steak, red snapper fish and a variety of desserts. Champagne is included in the meal and guests will be seated on a first come, first serve basis. Adults can enjoy the meal for $58.95 and children are $19.95.
Orange Sky at Talking Stick Resort
The restaurant will be serving a special brunch from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appetizers will include artisan cured meats, iced oysters, crab legs and a seafood board. Main entrees include pan-roasted cod, braised beef short ribs, pan-seared lamb chops, buffalo strip loin, blueberry French toast and Schreiner’s chorizo and potato frittata. The meal will include a champagne toast and Venetian style desserts. The prix fixe menu is available for $75.
ARENA Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort
Between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. guests can enjoy a cream of spinach soup or house salad followed by a roasted pork loin with Creole mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon and spicy sweet onions in bourbon demi-glace. Dessert will feature a raspberry lemon curd tart. This meal can be enjoyed for $12.
When: Sunday, March 27.
Where: Casino Arizona is located at 524 N. 92nd St. Scottsdale, Ariz. 85256. Talking Stick Resort is located at 9800 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85256.
Family-friendly Easter Bunny photos for free
When: March 11 through March 26. Photos will be available Monday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Fountain Park at 16705 E Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, Ariz. 85268.
Furry friend photo night
When: March 14 and March 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Fountain Park at 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, Ariz. 85268.
Guests can bring along their dogs to take a free and downloadable photo with the Easter Bunny.
Easter Bunny photos at Arizona Mills
Gymboree Corporation is sponsoring the annual Easter celebration festivities at Arizona Mills, the largest outlet mall in Arizona. Kids will be able to say hi to the famous Easter Bunny and take home a snapshot of their time with the furry friend. Simon, a real estate leader and Simon Property Group, will be hosting the event.
When: March 4 through March 26.
Where: 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, Ariz. The Easter Bunny can be found in the food court.
Snuggle Bunny cocktails at Stingray Sushi
What: A delicate infusion of raspberry vodka, pomegranate liqueur, and cranberry juice with a splash of soda water.
Where: Stingray Sushi: 2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Ariz. 85016. 900 N 54th St., Chandler, AZ 85226.
When: Through March. The cocktail can be purchased for $9.
Easter Breakfast at Ticoz Latin Kitchen
Ticoz will be serving a Latin inspired breakfast. Guests will be able to choose from the following four menu items available for $10.95 each.
Pancake Breakfast: Three buttermilk pancakes with fresh blueberry sauce served with two eggs and a choice of bacon or Schreiner’s sausage.
Stuffed Empanadas: Three chorizo and potato empanadas served with shredded lettuce, tomato, queso fresco and sour cream.
Challah French toast: French toast with macadamia nut cream cheese and a choice of bacon of Schreiner’s sausage.
Black Bean Benedict: Two black bean cakes topped with chorizo and two poached eggs. Citrus hollandaise, tomato and cilantro top the eggs.
Where: 5114 N 7 St., Phoenix, Ariz.
When: March 27. For reservations call 602-200-0160.
Dinner and brunch at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Eddie V’s will be offering a special Easter brunch for $49 per person and $15 per child. Guests will be able to choose from thinly sliced salmon served with capers and picked red onions or crisp fried green tomatoes with fresh lump crab. Main course options include lobster quiche, pan-seared steak and eggs, shrimp and grits or an Alaskan king crab omelet with citrus hollandaise. A variety of desserts and wines will be offered, as well as Bloody Marys for an additional $7. Live music will fill the room from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by live jazz music until 8 p.m.
When: Sunday, March 27. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. An all-day dinner menu is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 15323 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85254
Drexel Modern American Easter menu
The restaurant will be offering a variety of menu items, including a range of gluten free options. For full menu details, please visit: http://drexylusa.com/easter-brunch/
Where: 8877 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz.
When: March 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holiday specials at Tavern Americana
Tavern Americana will be serving a variety of holiday specials this Easter. The tavern will also feature a Kids Brunch Buffet for $14.95. Adult specials include:
Smoked salmon scramble with potato chive pancakes for $17.
Two spinach, mushroom and dungeoness crab crepes for $18.
Saigon ranch burger with smoked BBQ onions with local white cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, chipotle aioli and arugula lettuce for $15.
Where: 20469 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz.
Easter specials at Rusconi’s American Kitchen
Starters include: a house smoked salmon and dill blini, warm berry and mascarpone crepe and baby field greens and amish blue cheese fritters.
Main courses: steak and eggs, gulf shrimp and blue crab Benedict, apple glazed pork tenderloin, and garlic and herb roasted rack of spring lamb.
Desserts include: grilled peach and butterscotch budino, carrot cake with red velvet cream cheese, and dark chocolate crème brulée s’mores.
Where: 10637 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 101 B Phoenix, Ariz.
Pricing: The prix fixe meal is $56 per person. Additionally, the children’s Easter buffet is $18 for children 12 and younger.
Cook your own Easter meal and search for Easter eggs at the Melting Pot
The Melting Pot is offering a three course Easter brunch that will include cheese fondue, an entrée and chocolate fondue for a delicious dessert. Guests will be able to choose from chicken breast, white shrimp or spinach and artichoke ravioli. Children can also join in the fun and enjoy the children’s brunch.
Where: The Melting Pot has locations in Arrowhead, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale and Tucson. For exact addresses visit: www.meltingpot.com.
Pricing: Adults can enjoy the Easter brunch for $29.95. The children’s menu is $17.95.
Savory specials at SaltRock in Sedona
Executive Chef Robert Hoffman prepared an elaborate Easter Brunch, which guests can enjoy on the expansive patio overlooking the Sedona red rocks. Dishes at SaltRock include, grilled octopus hash with patatas bravas, pork carnitas and pickled red onion, banana bread French toast, and strawberries and cream waffles. Hoffman’s brunch is inspired by southwestern cuisines.
When: Sunday March 27. Brunch will be available from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 100 Amara Ln. Sedona, Ariz. 86336
Festive foods and activities at The Westin La Paloma beginning on Friday, March 25
Beginning on Friday, March 25 at 4 p.m., guests at the Westin La Paloma can paint ceramic bunny piggy banks for $5. The hotel’s AzuL Resturant will be offering a three course tasting menu on Friday and Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will be treated to live music as they indulge in the prix fixe menu.
Pricing: The tasting menu can be enjoyed for $55 per person, or $70, which includes a glass of wine.
Saturday festivities will include the child friendly Stuff-A-Bunny activity. Participants can each create and stuff an animal of their choice for $12. For those who enjoy painting, guests can reserve a canvas on the Fiesta Field for a family painting session beginning at 4 p.m.
Pricing: Canvases can be purchased for $20. Participants are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance by calling (520)-615-8365.
Sunday activities will include personalized visits from the Easter Bunny. The famous friend will be stopping at all guests’ rooms and will deliver Easter baskets for $12.50.
Pricing: Baskets can be purchased in advance by calling (520)-577-5882.
Finally, AZuL restaurant will be serving a special Easter brunch. Under the direction of Executive Chef Russell Michel, guests can indulge in spring salads, a seafood station, a carving station and a full assortment of breakfast favorites.
Where: 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718.
Pricing: The buffet is $54.95 per person and $19 for children ages six to 12. Children under the age of five are complimentary.
Savory favorites at Southern Rail
When: Sunday, March 27.
Where: 300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85013. For reservations call (602)-200-0085.
What: Corque Monsieur, fried green tomato Benedict, shrimp n’ super creamy grits and avocado toast.
Easter Sunday at Dave and Buster’s
What: For $15 per person, guests can enjoy Dave and Buster’s Easter buffet. Also available for $20 per person is the breakfast buffet, a $10 game card and a picture with the famous Easter Bunny.
When: Sunday, March 27.
Where: 9460 W Hanna Lane, Glendale, AZ 85305. Tickets can be purchased by visiting: dnb.ticketbud.com/list/easter.
