Easter brunch options in Columbus, from buffets to at-home celebrations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Easter Sunday is April 20 this year, and many central Ohio restaurants offer special brunch events to celebrate the holiday.
From lavish buffets to carry-out options, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a festive Easter meal with family and friends. See the list below for options.
The Berwick
3250 Refugee Rd., Columbus, Ohio
Sunday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Berwick is now accepting reservations for its Easter brunch. The extensive buffet menu includes appetizers and salad, prime rib, carved ham, roast leg of lamb, salmon with lemon and fresh herbs, pasta and sides, dessert stations with a fresh fruit display and much more.
The price is $46 for adults, $26 for kids ages 4 to 12 and children 3 and under dine free. Pricing is subject to a 25% service charge and 7.5% state sales tax. Call 614-235-7100 to make a reservation.
The Blackwell
The Blackwell Inn and Conference Center, 2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, Ohio
Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Blackwell's Easter brunch, served in the ballroom and pavilion, provides a variety of traditional holiday favorites, such as an omelet station, carved meats, spring entrées, a chilled shrimp trio display and an array of decadent desserts.
Tickets are $55 per adult and $28 per child 12 years and younger. Tax and gratuity are not included in the ticket price. Valet parking is available for $10. The Lane Avenue Garage, located just north of the hotel, offers self-parking. Reservations can be made here. For more details and seating times, call 614-247-2110.
Bob Evans
Various locations
Pick-up or home delivery
There are several options for large groups, packed cold to heat and serve, or dinners for smaller gatherings that can be picked up hot. Meals range from the premium farmhouse feast that serves 8 to 10 to an individual hot Easter celebration platter. Additionally, Easter brunch breakfast packages are available. Order here.
Bravo Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille
Bravo locations at Bethel Road and Lennox Town Center
Brio locations at Easton Town Center and Polaris
Sunday, April 20, brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Catering packages for pick up and delivery from April 18 to 20
At Bravo, enjoy stuffed French Toast with orange cream cheese, eggs Benedict, traditional pastas, and hearty entrées. At Brio, savor avocado toast with crispy pancetta and a Tuscan scrambler. Both Brio and Bravo's dinner menus will also be available. Reservations can be made for Bravo here and Brio here.
For those preferring at-home celebrations, Bravo and Brio offer made-to-order catering packages available for pick up, curbside, or delivery from April 18 to 20. Choose from four packages featuring fresh-baked bread, salads, hearty pastas, Italian-style entrées and desserts. Price varies by location. See the full Easter catering details for Bravo here and Brio here.
City Barbeque
Locations vary
Preorder until April 18 and pick up between April 12 and 19
Select from small, medium, or large holiday meals featuring smoked turkey, boneless ham, or brisket, plus all the fixings. Order online or by phone and enjoy a stress-free Easter celebration. Details here.
Craftsman Kitchen & Terrace
The Cherry Valley Hotel, 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, Ohio
Sunday, April 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Indulge in a delectable spread featuring cherry orange-glazed pork loin, flavorful salmon, chicken Marsala, beef sirloin, grilled mahi mahi, a lox display, French toast bake and more.
Prepaid reservations are required. Buffet tickets are $70 per adult and $40 per child ages 5-12. Children 4 and under dine for free. Prices include tax and gratuity. Purchase tickets here.
Eddie Merlot’s
1570 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio
Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Guests can enjoy an indulgent spread that includes eggs Benedict, pearl Belgian waffles, French toast, shrimp cocktail, oysters, Ahi tuna platter, roasted salmon, lemon chicken, chicken fingers, filet mignon, lamb rack and carved ham. Desserts include mini red velvet cupcakes, bananas foster station and chocolate-covered strawberries. Plus omelet and salad stations for the complete brunch experience.
The brunch buffet is $75 per adult and $19 for children ages 10 and under, plus taxes and gratuities. Reservations can be made here.
The Fawcett Center
2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio
Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Easter brunch at the Fawcett Center begins with soup, salad and charcuterie. A wide range of meats, seafood and sides will accompany several breakfast items. An egg and omelet station as well as a special children's station are also included. A variety of desserts round out the buffet.
The price is $49.99 for adults, $19.99 for children 5 to 12 and children under 5 dine free. Taxes and gratuity are added at the door. Make reservations here.