There’s no better way to celebrate Easter than with a brunch in Lower Manhattan. After all, we’ve got elevated French food, Mediterranean bites, classic American breakfasts, live music and a visit from the Easter Bunny. What more could you ask for?
If you’re looking to take the whole crew out for Easter brunch (or dinner), book a table at one of these six downtown spots.
La Marchande
For an elegant Easter brunch, book a table at La Marchande at the Wall Street Hotel (88 Wall St.). The menu includes options like a chévre omelette, Belgian waffles served with orange-thyme marmalade and chocolate sauce and a marinated hanger steak served with eggs. If you’re truly looking to celebrate, add on the grand mimosa service, which is the tableside presentation of a bottle of René Briand Blanc de Blancs with three signature juices, a selection of farmer’s market fruits and garnishes for the table. Easter brunch seatings are available on April 5 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for $95 per person; reservations can be made here.
Temple Court
Listen to live jazz while you enjoy a three-course menu with dishes like brioche French toast, burrata, and a rhubarb-strawberry sorbet at Temple Court’s Easter brunch. The special menu is available at both the Temple Court Dining Room and the Bar Room at the Beekman (both at 5 Beekman St.), though live music is only happening in the Bar Room. Seatings are available from 12:15 to 3 p.m. for $85 per person (kids 12 and under are $55). See the full menu and make your reservation here.
Mezze on the River
Start Easter brunch off right with a spread of jumbo shrimp cocktail, pearl oysters, bruschetta and spicy cucumber salad for the table at Mezze on the River (375 South End Ave.). Entree options include lobster eggs benedict, a brunch burger, steak and eggs, waffles and more. Wrap it up with a selection of the chef’s desserts for the table to share — then go home and nap it all off. Mezze on the River’s Easter Brunch prix fixe is $55 per person and can be booked here.
Fraunces Tavern
It’s an all-day party at Fraunces Tavern (54 Pearl St.). For Easter, Fraunces Tavern is doing an Easter Sunday roast with a braised leg of lamb, live jazz and Irish trad music, and a visit from the Easter Bunny between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Brunch favorites include dishes like avocado and burrata toast, serrano ham benedict and a traditional Irish breakfast. Make your reservation for the Easter festivities here.
Industry Kitchen
Enjoy a scenic Easter Sunday on the water at Industry Kitchen (70 South St.). Per the business’ Instagram, they’ll be offering Easter brunch and dinner options as well as a family play area. Industry Kitchen hasn’t released specific Easter brunch or dinner menus, but take a peek at their expansive menus to get a feel for what you might want to order — personally, we’d recommend that blood orange and cranberry cheesecake any time of the day. Make your reservation here.
Urban Cove Society & Kitchen
Come hungry for brunch at Urban Cove Society & Kitchen (33 Peck Slip), where you can nosh on chicken and waffles, an heirloom tomato bisque grilled cheese, a spinach and cheese omelet and more. To make Easter extra-sweet, the restaurant is offering a complimentary spread of seasonal desserts and pastries to end your brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Easter as well as the Saturday prior. You can make your reservation here.
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