Easter Sunday is fast approaching (Sunday, April 21 to be exact). For a low-key and stress-free holiday, make reservations for brunch at any of the following locations.
Abbott’s on Broad Creek
Bring the whole family to Abbott’s annual Easter brunch buffet, available from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Placing reservations is highly recommended. Adults cost $29.95 and children under 10 cost $13.95.
300 Delaware Ave., Laurel • 280-6172
Bethany Blues
Enjoy $5 Crushes, $12 Bud Light pitchers and $20 Corona and Corona Light buckets, beginning at 10 a.m.
18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes • 644-2500
Big Fish Grill
Dine at the Riverfront location from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The price is $37.95 for adults and $16.95 for children. The Rehoboth location is offering a brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and the dinner buffet from 3-7 p.m. Pricing is $31.95/$37.95 for adults and $15.95/$16.95 for children. All reservations are for 90 minute seatings.
720 Justison St., Wilmington • 652-3474 • bigfishriverfront.com
20298 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach • 227-3474 • bigfishgrill.com
Buckley’s Tavern
If you’ve never been to Buckley’s Pajama Brunch, why not go on Easter Sunday? There is a delicious variety of sweet and savory items, plus a kid’s menu. The restaurant opens at 10 a.m.
5812 Kennett Pike, Wilmington • 656-9776
Chesapeake Inn Restaurant & Marina
The buffet menu is available from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and includes a brunch omelette and waffle bar until 2 p.m. and lunch options, soups and salads, a carving station and more. Adults are $44.95 each and children are $17.95. Reservations are required.
605 Second St., Chesapeake City, Md. • (410) 885-2040
Columbus Inn
Enjoy a raw bar, live stations and more from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Brunch is $40 per adult, $20 per child and children between ages 4-12 are free.
2216 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington • 571-1492
Deerfield
The king (or queen) of the Sunday buffet, Deerfield spares no expense on Easter Sunday. Dine from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and meet the Easter Bunny, too! Adults are $64.95 each, children ages 7-12 are $18.95 each and children 6 and under are free. Reservations are required.
507 Thompson Station Road, Newark • 368-6640, ext. 2
Domaine Hudson
Easter Sunday brunch is available from 10:30 a.m-5 p.m. There will be a full brunch menu available as well as a children’s menu for your whole family to enjoy. Make a reservation by calling 655-WINE (9463).
1314 N. Washington St., Wilmington • 655-9463
Drip Café—Hockessin
This breakfast hotspot will be open Sunday morning if you are craving a yummy yet casual get-together.
144 Lantana Drive, Hockessin • 234-4430
Fork + Flask
Choose from a variety of seasonal favorites. Reservations are highly recommended.
19730 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach • 226-2037
Grain (all three locations)
Make reservations at your favorite Grain location for Easter brunch.
270 E. Main St., Newark
108 W. State St., Kennett Square, Pa.
3006 Summit Harbour Lane, Bear
Grey Fox Grille & Public House
Sunday brunch is served from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and includes everything from shrimp and grits to potatoes and poached eggs.
140 S. State St., Dover • 734-1234
Harpoon Hanna’s
Brunch begins at 10 a.m. and each entrée is served with homemade apple turnovers, coconut and blueberry muffins, honeydew melon and house potatoes.
39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island • 539-3095
Harry’s Savoy Grill
The restaurant is having an Easter buffet celebration from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Choose from numerous appetizers, a carving and griddle station, a hot buffet and a dessert buffet. There is also a special children’s buffet with penne marinara, chicken tenders, steamed broccoli, crispy fried fish and fruit salad. The buffet is $51.95 for adults, $18.95 per children between ages 4-12 and children under the age of 5 are free. Reservations are recommended.
2020 Naaman’s Road, Wilmington • 475-3000
Hartfeld National
Seatings are available from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Reservations are required. The Easter Bunny will be present for photo opportunities, however, there will be no Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. The Easter Egg Hunts have been moved to Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 20.
One Hartfeld Drive, Avondale, Pa. • (610) 268-8800
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
This is the place to go if you have a bunch of picky eaters in tow. The brunch buffet is $57.95 for adults and children 12 and older, children between ages 4-11 are $19.95 and children under the age of 3 are free. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
100 Continental Drive, Newark • 631-1542
The House of William and Merry
The worst part about this meal is deciding what to order. Everything is so delicious (and the burrito really is as big as a newborn baby).
1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin • 234-2255
Kid Shelleen’s
Enjoy the ever-popular brunch and Bloody’s from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call for reservations, which will be accepted for all parties less than 20 people.
1801 W. 14th St., Wilmington • 658-4600
Klondike Kate’s
This UD hangout is the place to be on Sunday for the Easter Brunch Buffet. Seatings are available for 10:30 a.m. and for 1 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be onsite and kids can also enjoy face painting and balloon art with Jungle John and Safari Susan. Adults are $29.95 and kids between 4-10 are $15.95. Reservations are required.
158 E. Main St., Newark • 737-6100
Mad Macs
Did someone say $3 mimosas? Count us in. Brunch is available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
801 S. College Ave., Newark • 737-4800
River Rock Kitchen
Enjoy delectable brunch specials in addition to the regular menu offerings. The restaurant will be open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington (located inside the Westin Wilmington) • 397-5518
Sedona
From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. enjoy fresh, made-to-order menu items. Call for reservations.
26 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach • 539-1200
SoDel Restaurants
You have your pick of eight SoDel eateries for Easter Sunday, which will be serving brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for reservations.
Bluecoast Bethany • 539-7111
Bluecoast Rehoboth • 278-7395
Catch 54 • 436-8600
Clubhouse at Baywood • 947-9225
Crust & Craft • 313-5029
Fish On • 226-2240
Northeast Seafood Kitchen • 537-1785
Papa Grande’s • 436-7272
Stewart’s Brewing Company
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 per person and $10 for children 10 and under.
219 Governor’s Place, Bear • 836-2739
Two Stones Pub
The restaurant will be open on Easter Sunday for the first time this year. A special menu will be available from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at all locations.
300 Lantana Square, •​ Hockessin 239-2200
2502 Foulk Road, Wilmington • 439-3231
2-3 Chesmar Plaza, Newark • 294-1890
843 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Pa. • (610) 444-3940
49 Jenners Village, West Grove, Pa. • (610) 345-5689
University & Whist Club
Enjoy an Easter buffet at the Tilton Mansion from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults are each and children between ages 5-12 are $15 each. Gratuity is not included and large parties are accepted.
805 N. Broom St., Wilmington • 658-5125
Wild Quail Golf and Country Club
Don’t miss the annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, which takes place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults are $25.95 and children are $12.95.
One Clubhouse Drive, Wyoming • 697-4660