Celebrate Easter with these special brunch options around the Valley

Ko’sin

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Gila River Reservation
The less formal sister to the resort’s sister fine dining restaurant Kai, Ko’sin will serve a festive spring brunch ($85, $38 for ages 12 and younger) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect familiar dishes spanning eggs, charcuterie, bruschetta and pastas. But also find creative offerings such as a warm biscuit service, a creperie station and a smoker carving station boasting coffee-ancho chili tri‑tip, charred poblano salsa verde house‑smoked ham with prickly pear hot honey glaze, and jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage. A variety of desserts, plus fruit from the orchard, offer plenty of sweet options.

To keep the kids busy, a day of festive activities awaits. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there’ll be crafts, face painting, bounce houses, cookie decorating and the resort’s signature Easter egg hunts (9 a.m. for ages 4 and younger, 9:30 a.m. for ages 5-7, 10 a.m. for ages 8-12). Entry to participate in activities is $20 per child. 

Platform 18 at Century Grand 

3626 E. Indian School Road
If you’re looking for an all-ages-friendly twist on tradition, board Platform 18 for Easter High Tea on April 4 and 5. Get immersed in the golden age of luxury rail travel aboard the opulent Presidential Pullman Train Car while savoring sweet bites and refreshments. The First Class Ticket ($99) includes champagne upon arrival, your choice of tea from Harney and Sons, and a selection of locally made savory bites, scones and pastries. For an additional $30, the Premier Upgrade gets you a second glass of bubbly and a box of eight exquisite truffles to take home as a yummy memento of your journey. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on both days, with the last boarding at 12:45 p.m. 

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

5200 E. Camelback Road
Head to the elegant and visually stunning Royal Palms Resort and Spa for a banquet buffet ($175, $75 for ages 6-12) served in the grand ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find a variety of stations serving waffles, deviled eggs, omelets, sushi, paella, roasted lamb and prime rib, and mini desserts. There’s a starter buffet with bites like prosciutto and asparagus eggs Benedict, as well as a kids’ station with corn dogs, cheese pizza, fries and more. The fact that brunch includes one glass of prosecco or a Royal Palms mimosa is a bonus. 

If you feel like dressing in your Sunday best and crave a prix-fixe style brunch, T. Cook’s will serve a three-course seasonal menu ($175, $75 for ages 6-12) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlights include bagels and lox, deviled eggs, K4 Ranch prime rib, Easter Bunny pancakes and a croissant benedict. A dessert station features Samoa cookie bars and Oreo cheesecake, and a bloody mary bar grants some DIY flair. 

LON’s

The Hermosa Inn
5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley

The Hermosa Inn’s signature restaurant is famous for its elegant dishes served in an idyllic outdoor dining space nestled against the mountains and lush environs of Paradise Valley. This Easter, LON’s will offer a three-course brunch ($110, $25 for ages 4-12) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It commences with a loaf of lemon pound cake for the table to whet appetites for the main lineup. Kick things off with your choice of starter. Options include rock shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon sliders or Calvados-glazed ham with brioche bread pudding and honey-roasted apples. Next, select from entree options of crab cake croissant Benedict, green chile pork tostada, pan-roasted salmon, or braised beef short rib with garlic-and-herb whipped potatoes. And, you can’t go wrong with either carrot cake or a chocolate egg filled with silky peanut butter mousse as the finale. 

COURSE 

7366 E. Shea Blvd. #106, Scottsdale
COURSE chef Cory Oppold is known for his fine-dining yet playful culinary style. And Easter allows him to showcase vibrant spring ingredients and his distinctive, thoughtful techniques with an eight-course tasting menu ($185) served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Begin with a luxurious take on egg salad, featuring milk bread, chilled caviar, cornichons and fresh dill. The menu continues with seasonal vegetables and seafood, including crudites, English pea risotto and carrots, and red snapper with wild cockles, artichoke, curated tomato, miner’s lettuce and basil. Heartier dishes follow. Duck breast “prepared like ham” will be served with scalloped potatoes, asparagus and mustard custard and Anderson Ranch lamb loin partners with northern white beans, eggplant, fennel, green chickpeas, olives and lamb demi-glace. Dessert bites include carrot cake layered with cream cheese, walnuts, raisins and white chocolate, followed by a lavender blueberry macaron. 

Hotel Valley Ho

6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale
Known for its fun and energetic vibe, the Hotel Valley Ho is the perfect spot for a colorful Easter brunch. Head to the SoHo Ballroom for a buffet ($109, $39 for ages 12 and under) served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Savor breakfast favorites such as buttermilk pancakes, bacon, sausage and made-to-order omelets. A seafood bar, salad station, grazing platter flaunting artisanal cheese and charcuterie, a carving station featuring herb-crusted prime rib and honey-bourbon-glazed ham, and a bevy of sides and desserts round out the feast. If it’s a family affair, at 8:30 a.m., an Easter egg hunt gets underway in the Citrus Grove for ages 4 and younger, and on Palm Court for ages 5 and older. 

Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen 

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
6114 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Bring the family to Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen for brunch ($80) set against the backdrop of Camelback Mountain from noon to 3 p.m. Choose a starter such as whipped eggplant served with grilled country bread, or a classic Greek salad, before moving on to one of the main course options. Brioche French toast; Turkish poached eggs; chicken Parmesan with heirloom tomatoes, burrata and broccolini; grilled salmon served with quinoa, corn, and kale salad or a Montauk lobster roll accompanied by local Frite Street fries are on the menu. For diners ages 12 and younger, brunch ($40) features fruit salad, mac and cheese, and participation in the Easter egg hunt on the resort property. Both brunches include access to the Belgian waffle dessert bar. 

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale
This year, the showstopping annual Easter at the Princess event features a creative Willy Wonka-inspired themed brunch ($179, $74 for ages 6-12) served from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Palomino Ballroom at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The smorgasbord features offerings from the resort’s restaurants, and runs the gamut of traditional breakfast and brunch, plus pastas, salads, shellfish, sushi, quesadillas, duck fat-roasted New York strip steak and a decadent dessert spread with Wonka-inspired treats. A dedicated kids’ buffet offers chicken tenders, pasta with aged cheddar, waffle fries, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit salad, a doughnut wall, juice and milk. Want to gild the lily? A special Easter basket of goodies ($88) can be delivered to your table, while the popular Easter egg hunt takes place every 15 minutes. Reservations are required. 

Maple & Ash

7135 E. Camelback Road, #130, Scottsdale
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., savor a tantalizing brunch at the modern steakhouse Maple & Ash ($125). A seafood tower on an ice sculpture, prime tenderloin chateaubriand, charcuterie boards, breakfast sandwiches, salmon lox platter, Maple & Ash bacon and stations serving omelets and avocado toast are among the attractions. Parfaits, French toast bread pudding and assorted pastries answer sweet tooth cravings. A kids option ($65) will be available for those 12 and younger. Also, the Easter Bunny will be paying everyone a visit, delivering eggs filled with surprises for all ages, providing breaks of nostalgic fun amid the sophisticated vibe. 

Organ Stop Pizza

1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
A perennial family favorite with its tunes-and-pizza duo, Organ Stop Pizza’s Easter Musical Luncheon invites all ages to indulge with the famous all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, salad and unlimited soft drinks ($20, $15 for ages 9 and younger). Bring the family for eats as the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ churns out tunes ranging from pop and rock hits to classical and Disney favorites. The luncheon runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with doors opening at 11:15 a.m. Advance ticket purchase is required. 

Chompie’s

Multiple locations 
Prefer to host at home or bring the brunch to a friend’s? Longtime deli and bakery Chompie’s has the answer with three Easter brunch to-go packages. The Classic Spring Brunch ($89.99) includes 12 scrambled eggs, 12 strips of bacon, a half-dozen bagels (two each plain, sesame and Everything), a half-pound of cream cheese, 2 pounds of fruit salad and one blueberry muffin loaf. Chompie’s Signature Spread  ($149.99) features 12 breakfast sliders with country gravy, 12 French toast wedges, 3 pounds of deluxe fruit salad, one blueberry muffin loaf and one cinnamon babka. The Central Park Picnic is a feast ($179.99) and comes with 2 pounds of egg salad, 2 pounds of tuna salad, 3 pounds of fruit salad or Greek salad, a half-dozen bagels (two each plain, sesame and Everything), two half-pound servings of cream cheese (veggie and plain), sliced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, one blueberry muffin loaf and one cinnamon babka. All packages serve six. Pick up or delivery is arranged upon order placement.