Here we are in the final stretch before Easter weekend 2018! If you’re looking for last-minute brunch restaurants to take your parents, your kids or just yourself but don’t want to go too far out of town, here are a few options that are still taking reservations as of this writing. Some are all-you-can-eat indulgence, some are fixed courses, and some have a special Easter menu. In no particular order…
CHEF BLYTHE’S SOUTHERN BISTRO
LOCATION
9160 N Tarrant Pkwy Ste 180
North Richland Hills, TX | Route Map
TURF: North Richland Hills
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Lots of rich southern comfort food like Fried Deviled Eggs, batter-dipped bacon (!!), fried green tomatoes (of course) and maybe a salad option or two if you’re fancy. If it was mentioned in Steel Magnolias, it’s on the menu.
CHEF POINT BAR & RESTAURANT
LOCATION
5901 Watauga Rd
Watauga, TX | Route Map
TURF: NE Tarrant
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
One of the local celebrity nosh houses, this gas-station-turned restaurant spotlighted by G. Fieri is famous for the Big Mary: a bloody mary with stacked snacks, a variety of gourmet plates and a rich bread pudding.
BIRD CAFE
LOCATION
155 E 4th St
Fort Worth, TX | Route Map
TURF: Fort Worth
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Their Easter brunch is actually on April 16, but they have a nice-looking spread of specials: Smoked Ham Chop | Pan-Fried Arctic Char Benedict | Peter Cottontail Stifado | Special Easter Cocktail: The 24 Carrot
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE
LOCATION
1200 E Southlake Blvd
Southlake, TX | Route Map
TURF: Southlake Town Square
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Red Velvet Belgian Waffles and Crabcake Benedict paired with a glass of rosé or Champagne. Greener dishes like Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Salmon balance the citrus notes found in the Cloudy Bay New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
NEXT BISTRO
LOCATION
5003 Colleyville Blvd.
Colleyville, TX | Route Map
TURF: You guessed it: Colleyville
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
They’ll have a 3-course prix fixe menu that includes Escargot w/ Puff Pastry and a Veal-Stuffed Quail for $39.95. A ‘Kid’s Menu’ will also be available. Reservations are required. Sun, April 1, 11am – 3pm
SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE
LOCATION
1235 William D Tate Ave
Grapevine, TX | Route Map
TURF: Grapevine
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Their three-course Easter menu features Chateaubriand, Roasted Game Hen and Salmon. Their regular menu will also be available.
COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS
LOCATION
1400 Plaza Pl
Southlake, TX | Route Map
TURF: Southlake Town Center
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
They are taking Easter Sunday reservations but you have to call to get the menu. Copeland’s got that upscale cajun bayou flair. Don’t look past those crab ravioli, cher.
WINEWOOD GRILL
LOCATION
1265 S Main St
Grapevine, TX | Route Map
TURF: Downtown Grapevine
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Winewood typically offers a popular brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, but they are taking reservations for Easter.
MESSINA HOF GRAPEVINE
LOCATION
201 S Main St
Grapevine, TX | Route Map
TURF: Downtown Grapevine
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
AYCE brunch buffet with omelet bar, waffle bar, ham carving station, bacon, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit and smoked salmon. Open mimosa bar for adults. $49.95, you can order tix online. 11a-1:30p
WITTEN’S GRILL & SPORTS CAFE
LOCATION
1121 W Pipeline Rd. Suite 219
Hurst, TX | Route Map
TURF: Hurst
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Witten’s has a huge range of food options for their AYCE spread. 3 seating times: 9am (no mimosas til 10a), 11:15a, and 1:15p. The 11:15 time fills up fast, FYI. $18 adults, $13 seniors, $6 kids.
ITALIANNI’S
LOCATION
1601 Precinct Line Rd.
Hurst, TX | Route Map
TURF: Hurst
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
A midcities upscale staple for over 30 years, they’ve got an eye-popping Easter brunch/dinner menu of entrees: Lobster stuffed beef tenderloin? Check. Raspberry eruption? Check. We only wish it was AYCE.
SIMPLY FONDUE SUNDANCE SQUARE
LOCATION
111 W 4th St
Fort Worth, TX | Route Map
TURF: Downtown Fort Worth
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Always a unique way to eat food on a stick. I’ve never left hungry, even though dinner takes a couple of hours. They have a special Easter pre-set menu: $40 for adults; kids/teens special $.
Cake table at the Warwick Melrose brunch in Dallas Easter 2017
THE RANCH AT LAS COLINAS
LOCATION
857 W John Carpenter Fwy
Irving, TX | Route Map
TURF: Irving
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
The Ranch only opens for Sunday Brunch a few times each year; so when they do brunch, they do it BIG! 12 stations, 40+ options. 10a-3p April 1. Call: 972-506-7262
RESTAURANT 506
LOCATION
506 N Center St
Arlington, TX | Route Map
TURF: Inside the Sanford House
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
A three-course menu served 10:30a til 2:30p includes options such as salmon Benedict bagel, quiche Lorraine, lamb shepherd’s pie and more. Plus dessert course: chocolate caramel chocolate decadence. Kids traditional menu: $15 | Adult kids menu: $49.95.
TASTE COMMUNITY RESTAURANT
LOCATION
1200 South Main St
Fort Worth, TX | Route Map
TURF: Near Southside
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
A bit south of us, but this new pay-as-you-can restaurant concept is serving Easter brunch 10a-2p on April 1. Small plates include deviled eggs, with entrees such as burgers, pancakes, arepas and more. Plus Loft 22 Carrot Cake served up special.
QUICK HIT ADDITIONS:
Timarron Country Club in Southlake Brunch Buffet
You should probably call any of these places ASAP to reserve a table if your heart is set on a meal out for Easter Sunday. Many mention seating times and that means walk-ins could be out of the question.
Happy Easter, every bunny!
