Easter is a time for gathering over good food, whether it’s a leisurely brunch, an elegant dinner, or a festive afternoon tea. Restaurants across Raleigh-Durham are offering special menus to mark the occasion, featuring seasonal ingredients, classic dishes, indulgent desserts and more. From family-friendly buffets to refined multi-course meals, there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Here’s a look at some of the options available this year.
Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year.
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This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is offering a dine-in Easter Sunday menu on April 20 from 11 AM to 8 PM. For $44, guests can choose a Perry’s Pear Salad or Carrot Ginger Soup, followed by a main of sliced, double smoked, triple glazed ham served with whipped potatoes and green bean almondine. A kids’ ham meal is available for $15 for children 12 and under. A to-go option is also available for pre-order, with pickup on April 19 or 20. The Easter Meal for 4 includes soup or salad, ham, and sides for $129, with an optional family-style white chocolate cheesecake for $29. Meals can be picked up cold on Saturday or hot on Sunday. The full dinner menu is also offered to-go.
Union Special in Raleigh is offering Easter pre-orders of Italian holiday breads, including Panettone and Colomba di Pasqua, in two flavours and a range of sizes. Flavours include Triple Chocolate and Blueberry Lemon. Orders must be placed by noon on April 18. Pickup is available at Gateway Plaza (2409 Crabtree Blvd #102) on April 19 and 20 from 8 AM to 2:45 PM. Additional baked goods such as hot cross buns, croissants, cookies, and breads are also available for pre-order.
The Durham in Durham is offering a family-style Easter brunch on Sunday, April 20 from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. The menu features devilled eggs, farmers market salad, housemade bread, slow-roasted garlic and herb prime rib, glazed city ham, asparagus and Gruyère quiche, challah French toast, and seasonal sides. $55 per adult and $30 per child. Reservations recommended.
Il Falò in Raleigh is serving an à la carte Easter brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM on Sunday, April 20. Dishes include ricotta fritters with housemade jam, toasted brioche with burrata, wood-fired pizzas, honey goat cheese ravioli, and ricotta gnocchi in walnut pesto. Beverage options include Florence-inspired cocktails, non-alcoholic creations, and a Prosecco and Bloody Mary bar.
Peck & Plume in Cary will host a buffet brunch on Sunday, April 20 from 8 AM to 2:15 PM. The buffet includes fried green tomato eggs Benedict, pancakes, ham and leg of lamb carving stations, and more. Pricing is $79 per adult and $29 for children under 10.
The Willard in Raleigh is offering a rooftop brunch buffet on Sunday, April 20 from 11 AM to 3 PM. A $30 ticket includes access to a buffet with a build-your-own biscuit bar, vegetarian breakfast lasagna, French toast, and more. A la carte items like shrimp and grits will be available. Children ages 6–12 are $15, and kids 5 and under eat free.
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I hope that you found some inspiration in this list and wish you a Happy Easter!
This list is put together through my own research and from businesses reaching out to me. Check back later as I update the offerings in this post.