10 restaurants for Easter brunch and lunch in Phoenix

It's almost time for Easter, and whether you plan to spend the day with friends or family, there are plenty of places around the Valley to savor some great eats without spending time in your own kitchen. Here are some of the best Phoenix restaurants to enjoy Easter brunch and lunch this weekend in Phoenix.

Rusconi’s American Kitchen

10637 N. Tatum Blvd.

Tucked into the Paradise Village Gateway shopping center at Tatum and Shea boulevards, Rusconi’s American Kitchen is serving a three-course prix fixe menu this Easter that offers diners a wide selection of options. There are five different starters to choose from, including wild blue crab and spring tomato salad or a house-smoked Scottish salmon with citrus and herb blini. The six entrees include brunch options like blue crab and shrimp benedict, and more traditional Easter lunches such as the braised lamb shank with a roasted pepper polenta. Even desserts provide three selections, all for $89 per person, plus tax and tip. The meals are available between 10 am and 2 pm. 

Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen

6114 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

For an elevated take on Easter brunch, head to Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen at the Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows. The resort's signature restaurant will provide a vibrant spread of spring-inspired flavors from noon to 2:45 p.m. on April 20. Meals for adults are $140, $65 for children 6 to 14 and free for those 5 and under. The entrees include porchetta with mascarpone polenta and grilled lamb chops with ratatouille. Tables receive a pastry basket to start and access to a raw bar and salad station, along with showstopping desserts to finish things off.  Reservations can be made online.

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Enjoy brunch and an activity this Easter at Electric Pickle.

Electric Pickle

Electric Pickle

8688 S. Emerald Drive, Tempe

Add a little action to your Easter celebration this year and head to the Valley’s new pickleball and outdoor entertainment venue, Electric Pickle. The 12,000-square-foot complex has nine pickleball courts and a two-story restaurant, along with bocce, golf simulators and cornhole. The Tempe spot has just started hosting weekend brunch, and is gearing up for a special version on Easter.  There will be activities and entertainment along with drinks like a guava mojito ($15) and orange turmeric mimosas ($8) and dishes like chicken and waffles ($25) or an island-inspired loco moco ($18). Reservations are encouraged. 

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Sheraton Phoenix's Carcara is hosting a family-friendly brunch with an Easter Bunny appearance.

Carcara

Carcara

320 N. Third St.

At the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Carcara will host a family-friendly Easter brunch. There will be an omelet, carving, and cookie decorating station, as well as a chef's selection of Easter desserts. A kid's corner will offer scrambled eggs, mini corn dogs and more. The buffet will include smoked paprika mesquite honey chicken, a Sonoran Caesar salad with mole cornbread croutons and lemon garlic shrimp linguine, plus unlimited mimosas. Live music will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. From 11 am to 2 pm, there will be a caricature artist and an appearance from the Easter Bunny. Tickets for adults are $110 and $40 for children ages 4 to 12.

COURSE

7366 E. Shea Blvd., #106, Scottsdale

For an elevated twist on a standard Easter meal, head to the award-winning COURSE in Scottsdale. Chef Cory Oppold's Easter menu will be served from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, plus the restaurant is helping diners get in the holiday spirit early. The special menu will also be available on Friday and Saturday evening. For $175 per person, customers can expect Oppold’s seasonal approach for the eight-course menu. Expect to enjoy dishes that include smoked salmon with golden beets, Chilean sea bass, pork cheeks with cabbage and mustard, and lamb loin with wheat berries. Reservations are highly encouraged. 

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Head to The Wigwam for a decadent four-course meal this Easter.

Litchfield's

Litchfield’s

300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park

The Wigwam resort will host a prix-fixe Easter brunch at its signature restaurant, Litchfield’s. The historic West Valley property will offer a four-course menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. For $119 per adult and $30 per child, the options will include miso breakfast soup, house-cured salmon, a millionaire’s benedict with truffle butter and caviar, seared Pacific halibut with manila clams and fried chicken with blue corn waffles.   

The Italian Daughter

23655 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Neighborhood restaurant The Italian Daughter will offer a special Easter menu on Sunday. The a la carte offerings include starters such as cream of asparagus soup ($12) and a zucchini tart ($15). Salad options are spinach and salmon and the Italian Daughter Cobb ($26 each). On the entrees list, guests can find cast iron eggs ($15), braised lamb osso buco ($48) and shrimp risotto primavera ($32), among others. Reservations are recommended. 

Chompie’s

Multiple Locations

Looking to bring a brunch spread back to the house for your Easter celebration? Check out the pick-up packages from local favorite Chompie’s. There are three different options for the holiday that cover everything from scrambled eggs to breakfast sliders and a blueberry muffin loaf, with plenty of bagels, of course. Pick between the Classic Spring Brunch ($89.99), the Signature Spread ($149.99) and the Central Park Picnic ($179.99) Additional items like smoked salmon, home fries or fresh squeezed orange juice can be added on as well. Pre-orders can be placed online or at a store. 

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Enjoy an a la carte Easter brunch at The Market by Jennifer's.

The Market by Jennifer's

The Market by Jennifer’s

3603 E. Indian School Road, Suite A

Chef and owner Jennifer Russo is offering a seasonally inspired brunch this Easter at The Market by Jennifer’s. The New American restaurant is offering an a la carte menu with a mix of deviled eggs (three for $9), a smoked salmon board with bagel chips ($28) and an asparagus board ($22). The two entrees available are brown sugar-orange blossom ham and eggs ($24) and an herb and roasted garlic beef tenderloin ($45). 

Hunkapi Farms

12051 N. 96th St., Scottsdale

On Saturday, Hunkapi Farms will host Easter at the Farm from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family-friendly event will include an Easter egg hunt for those under 11, a (possibly messy) egg toss competition and the opportunity to feed farm animals like donkeys, pigs and cows. Aioli Burgers and AZ Lemonade Stand will be on hand for fueling the fun. Tickets for adults are free while children's tickets are $25. Purchase them online. A portion of the proceeds will go to Hunkapi Programs and its equine therapy work.