Easter feast: one of the dishes at Tujague's this spring holiday season
New Orleans Easter dining, 2025
If you've cooked for your extended family for the last few years, you might want to think about taking year off. These New Orleans restaurants all have great Easter menus, meaning that you can relax for once...
Tujague’s
Tujague’s invites guests to relish in a delicious three-course Easter Brunch, priced from $48 - $64 (depending on entree), from Executive Chef JD Eubanks. Starter options include the choice of: Wedge Salad with buttermilk dressing, applewood smoked bacon, onions, tomato, and crumbled bleu cheese; Tujague’s House Salad with mixed baby lettuce, red onion, cucumber, feta, and sugar cane vinaigrette; Boudin Balls served with pepper jelly; Smoked Tomato & Crawfish Bisque with chive oil, poached egg, Gulf shrimp, crème fraîche, and crispy fried shallots. Entree options include Crab Cake Louisiane with two pan-seared Louisiana crab cakes, poached eggs, roasted corn sauce, okra relish, and charred green onion Hollandaise; Gulf Fish Amandine with fresh Gulf fish, pan-seared and topped with toasted almonds, finished with a lemon beurre blanc; Citrus Zest Herb crusted Lamb Chops with roasted baby beets, honey-glazed baby carrots, herb butter parsnip purée, and a blood orange rosemary demi-glace; or Grilled Filet Mignon - a 6 ounce filet of beef served with tender asparagus, lump crab meat, béarnaise sauce, and creamy garlic mashed potatoes. End your brunch with dessert including Tujague’s famed Ponchatoula Berry Pie or Crème Brûlée. Don’t forget to try specialty cocktails like the Hugo Spritz with St. Germain and Blanc de Blanc; Pimms Punch with Pimms No. 1 and lemonade; Spiced Cider Moscow Mule with Tito’s Vodka, apple cider, ginger beer, and lemon juice; and The Coffee Break with vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla, and cream. Easter Brunch will take place on Sunday, April 20th, from 10AM - 2:30PM. For the full menu and to make reservations, please visit tujaguesrestaurant.com.
Palm&Pine
Celebrate Easter at Palm&Pine with a festive, extended Brunch from 10:30PM to 4PM! Enjoy a la carte Brunch dishes like Tropical Pain Perdu with papaya coconut jam and passionfruit whip; The P&P Salad with roasted beets, local lettuces, Prima Donna gouda, toasted pecans, worcestershire dressing; Chilaquiles Rojos with smoky salsa Guajillo, Oaxacan cheese, avocado and fried eggs; or Wagyu Steak & Eggs. Pair the meal with a boozy pick-me-up like It’s 5AM Somewhere – French Truck Coffee infused Campari, Mal Bien Alto Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth and Coffee Cardamom Bitters or a refreshing drink from the Kitten Club Zero Proof Menu. NOTE - the restaurant will be closed for dinner that evening. Easter Brunch reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 814-6200.
Beggars Banquet
Owned by the Dilonno family and named after the famous Rolling Stones album, Beggars Banquet will offer patrons a lovely four-course prix fixe Easter Brunch for $60/person + tax & gratuity on Sunday, April 20th, from 10:30AM - 3PM. Feast on dishes including Tuna Crudo with satsuma, lemon and pickled shallots; Fried Green Tomato with burrata, chow chow, balsamic reduction, baby arugula, evoo, lemon and sea salt; Bananas Foster French Toast with dark rum, banana liquor, brown sugar, cinnamon, toasted pecans and bacon to name a few. Visitors can also enjoy more savory menu items, including Fresh Gnocchi with shitaki, cremini, oyster and portabella mushrooms in a truffle cream sauce; Pan Seared Red Fish with charred corn maque choux, smoked bacon, lemon-tarragon beurre blanc and blue crab; and Duck Leg Confit with butternut squash, onion, bacon, pecans, brown sugar and hot honey. For a special sweet option, guests can enjoy the Easter Basket, a chocolate and peanut butter mousse tart, topped with edible grass, candy eggs, and Peeps. For reservations, visit Resy or call (504) 766-6711. www.beggarsbanquetneworleans.com.
Birdy’s
This Easter, Birdy’s invites locals and visitors to indulge in the restaurant's famed Brunch offerings like the Louisiana Strawberry Waffle rosé and blueberry syrup, whipped chantilly, lime; New Orleans BBQ Crawfish with two eggs any way, garlicky New Orleans BBQ sauce, creamy polenta, crispy boil potatoes, lemon & rosemary potatoes; Strawberry Grilled Cheese with strawberry & jalapeño relish, goat cheese, white cheddar, multigrain bread, served with a side salad; and the Birdy’s signature Brunch Board - a decadent spread fit for kings with bacon, prosciutto, waffle, mini donuts, mini pancakes, fruit, seasonal jam, granola with nuts, cookies, triple crème brie and soft boiled eggs. Birdy’s is open for Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20th, from 8AM-3PM. www.birdysnola.com.
Commons Club
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to celebrate! Commons Club invites guests for an egg-citing Bunny Brunch on Easter Sunday, April 20th from 9AM - 2PM, filled with delicious à la carte Brunch specials by Executive Chef Chris Borges, festive cocktails including select bottomless options, and live DJ entertainment. Delectable dishes such as Frittata with spinach, sunchokes, Farmer’s cheese, and herbs; Bagel Plate with smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, red onion cucumber, fried capers, dill, everything, sesame, or plain. Sip and savor handcrafted floral-inspired cocktails from Lead Bartender Heather Blanchard. Whether you're toasting with a mimosa or indulging in Spring-inspired dishes, this Easter Brunch is the perfect way to hop into the season. Grab your crew, dress in your Sunday best, and come celebrate Easter in style! For reservations, visit OpenTable or call (504) 603-8000. www.virginhotels.com/new-orleans.
Alma Cafe
With locations in Bywater and Mid-City, Alma is the award-winning Honduran restaurant by James Beard: Best Chef South semifinalist Chef/Owner Melissa Araujo. This Easter Sunday, both restaurants will offer a la carte Brunch showcasing dishes that pay tribute to Melissa’s grandmother’s cooking. Guests can enjoy creations such as Fritas Hodureñas with homemade flour tortillas, fried refried beans, crema, and queso; Louisa Toast with Louisiana Blue Crab, soft scramble eggs, mushrooms, herbs, onions, and chive cream cheese served on rye bread; Alma Breakfast with eggs, refried beans, sweet plantains, avocado, queso fresco, and homemade crema; Chilaquiles totopos, refried beans, cream, queso fresco, pork, avocado, sunny-side-up eggs, with your choice of salsa roja or salsa verde; and the famous Melissa's Pancakes - six small pancakes with homemade crema Fresca, strawberry jam, and powdered sugar. The restaurants also offer authentic Honduran coffee, as well as a variety of creative cocktails, classics, wine, and beer. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 381-5877. https://eatalmanola.com/.
Compere Lapin
Chef Nina Compton is inviting guests to celebrate Easter with a memorable Brunch at her flagship restaurant, Compère Lapin. On offer will be an à la carte Easter Brunch menu with some of Compton’s favorite dishes, like Buttermilk Biscuits with strawberry jam and whipped ricotta; Fried Chicken with biscuits and hot honey; Beef Bolognese with ricotta gnocchi and arugula; and Banana and Chocolate French Toast with rum caramel. Don’t forget to order the Jamaican Easter Buns and also enjoy an array of boozy brunch cocktails! The restaurant will serve Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20th, from 10:30AM - 2PM. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 599-2119. www.comperelapin.com.
Osteria Lupo
Osteria Lupo - the Northern Italian hotspot - invites visitors to indulge in a curated selection of Brunch dishes on Sunday, April 20th from 11AM - 3PM. Main Brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli, and a selection of house-made desserts. Don’t forget the specialty cocktails such as the Black Manhattan with Rittenhouse 100 rye, Averna amaro, bittercube orange, and angostura, and Hieronymus with pear, hibiscus, lavender, and sparkling wine, and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro. For reservations, visit Resy or by calling (504) 273-1268. https://www.osterialupo.com/.
River Ballroom Easter Brunch Buffet
Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The centerpiece of the day’s celebration, Easter Brunch in the River Ballroom blends classic New Orleans charm with culinary excellence and sweeping Mississippi River views. Guests will be welcomed with the sounds of live jazz as they indulge in a lavish buffet featuring a pasta station with Lamb Bolognese and risotto served from a Parmesan wheel, a butcher carving station with grilled Angus beef tomahawks and boudin-stuffed porchetta, and a Gulf seafood display overflowing with oysters and Louisiana shrimp. Additional highlights include a Jambalaya station, garden-fresh salads, made-to-order egg dishes, fluffy pancakes with playful toppings, and an exquisite dessert selection capped off by a flambéed-to-order Crepe Suzette station. The experience also includes a selection of specialty brunch cocktails, wine, and beer for adults.
Reservations for the River Ballroom Easter Brunch are available on OpenTable for USD 145 per person, inclusive of food and beverage, and USD 50 for children 12 and under.
À la carte Easter Brunch at Miss River and Chemin à la Mer
For those seeking a more traditional dining experience, both Miss River and Chemin à la Mer will offer à la carte Easter brunch menus, showcasing each restaurant’s distinctive culinary style and commitment to seasonal ingredients. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Easter Egg Hunt in the Garden - All guests of the hotel - whether dining in the River Ballroom, Miss River, or Chemin à la Mer -are invited to join in the holiday cheer with festive Easter Egg Hunts in the Hotel’s Garden. Scheduled for 11:30 am and 12:30 pm, these family-friendly activities will include a visit from the Easter Bunny, creating joyful memories for little ones and the young at heart.
If you've cooked for your extended family for the last few years, you might want to think about taking year off. These New Orleans restaurants all have great Easter menus, meaning that you can relax for once...
Tujague’s
Tujague’s invites guests to relish in a delicious three-course Easter Brunch, priced from $48 - $64 (depending on entree), from Executive Chef JD Eubanks. Starter options include the choice of: Wedge Salad with buttermilk dressing, applewood smoked bacon, onions, tomato, and crumbled bleu cheese; Tujague’s House Salad with mixed baby lettuce, red onion, cucumber, feta, and sugar cane vinaigrette; Boudin Balls served with pepper jelly; Smoked Tomato & Crawfish Bisque with chive oil, poached egg, Gulf shrimp, crème fraîche, and crispy fried shallots. Entree options include Crab Cake Louisiane with two pan-seared Louisiana crab cakes, poached eggs, roasted corn sauce, okra relish, and charred green onion Hollandaise; Gulf Fish Amandine with fresh Gulf fish, pan-seared and topped with toasted almonds, finished with a lemon beurre blanc; Citrus Zest Herb crusted Lamb Chops with roasted baby beets, honey-glazed baby carrots, herb butter parsnip purée, and a blood orange rosemary demi-glace; or Grilled Filet Mignon - a 6 ounce filet of beef served with tender asparagus, lump crab meat, béarnaise sauce, and creamy garlic mashed potatoes. End your brunch with dessert including Tujague’s famed Ponchatoula Berry Pie or Crème Brûlée. Don’t forget to try specialty cocktails like the Hugo Spritz with St. Germain and Blanc de Blanc; Pimms Punch with Pimms No. 1 and lemonade; Spiced Cider Moscow Mule with Tito’s Vodka, apple cider, ginger beer, and lemon juice; and The Coffee Break with vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla, and cream. Easter Brunch will take place on Sunday, April 20th, from 10AM - 2:30PM. For the full menu and to make reservations, please visit tujaguesrestaurant.com.
Palm&Pine
Celebrate Easter at Palm&Pine with a festive, extended Brunch from 10:30PM to 4PM! Enjoy a la carte Brunch dishes like Tropical Pain Perdu with papaya coconut jam and passionfruit whip; The P&P Salad with roasted beets, local lettuces, Prima Donna gouda, toasted pecans, worcestershire dressing; Chilaquiles Rojos with smoky salsa Guajillo, Oaxacan cheese, avocado and fried eggs; or Wagyu Steak & Eggs. Pair the meal with a boozy pick-me-up like It’s 5AM Somewhere – French Truck Coffee infused Campari, Mal Bien Alto Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth and Coffee Cardamom Bitters or a refreshing drink from the Kitten Club Zero Proof Menu. NOTE - the restaurant will be closed for dinner that evening. Easter Brunch reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 814-6200.
Beggars Banquet
Owned by the Dilonno family and named after the famous Rolling Stones album, Beggars Banquet will offer patrons a lovely four-course prix fixe Easter Brunch for $60/person + tax & gratuity on Sunday, April 20th, from 10:30AM - 3PM. Feast on dishes including Tuna Crudo with satsuma, lemon and pickled shallots; Fried Green Tomato with burrata, chow chow, balsamic reduction, baby arugula, evoo, lemon and sea salt; Bananas Foster French Toast with dark rum, banana liquor, brown sugar, cinnamon, toasted pecans and bacon to name a few. Visitors can also enjoy more savory menu items, including Fresh Gnocchi with shitaki, cremini, oyster and portabella mushrooms in a truffle cream sauce; Pan Seared Red Fish with charred corn maque choux, smoked bacon, lemon-tarragon beurre blanc and blue crab; and Duck Leg Confit with butternut squash, onion, bacon, pecans, brown sugar and hot honey. For a special sweet option, guests can enjoy the Easter Basket, a chocolate and peanut butter mousse tart, topped with edible grass, candy eggs, and Peeps. For reservations, visit Resy or call (504) 766-6711. www.beggarsbanquetneworleans.com.
Birdy’s
This Easter, Birdy’s invites locals and visitors to indulge in the restaurant's famed Brunch offerings like the Louisiana Strawberry Waffle rosé and blueberry syrup, whipped chantilly, lime; New Orleans BBQ Crawfish with two eggs any way, garlicky New Orleans BBQ sauce, creamy polenta, crispy boil potatoes, lemon & rosemary potatoes; Strawberry Grilled Cheese with strawberry & jalapeño relish, goat cheese, white cheddar, multigrain bread, served with a side salad; and the Birdy’s signature Brunch Board - a decadent spread fit for kings with bacon, prosciutto, waffle, mini donuts, mini pancakes, fruit, seasonal jam, granola with nuts, cookies, triple crème brie and soft boiled eggs. Birdy’s is open for Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20th, from 8AM-3PM. www.birdysnola.com.
Commons Club
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to celebrate! Commons Club invites guests for an egg-citing Bunny Brunch on Easter Sunday, April 20th from 9AM - 2PM, filled with delicious à la carte Brunch specials by Executive Chef Chris Borges, festive cocktails including select bottomless options, and live DJ entertainment. Delectable dishes such as Frittata with spinach, sunchokes, Farmer’s cheese, and herbs; Bagel Plate with smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, red onion cucumber, fried capers, dill, everything, sesame, or plain. Sip and savor handcrafted floral-inspired cocktails from Lead Bartender Heather Blanchard. Whether you're toasting with a mimosa or indulging in Spring-inspired dishes, this Easter Brunch is the perfect way to hop into the season. Grab your crew, dress in your Sunday best, and come celebrate Easter in style! For reservations, visit OpenTable or call (504) 603-8000. www.virginhotels.com/new-orleans.
Alma Cafe
With locations in Bywater and Mid-City, Alma is the award-winning Honduran restaurant by James Beard: Best Chef South semifinalist Chef/Owner Melissa Araujo. This Easter Sunday, both restaurants will offer a la carte Brunch showcasing dishes that pay tribute to Melissa’s grandmother’s cooking. Guests can enjoy creations such as Fritas Hodureñas with homemade flour tortillas, fried refried beans, crema, and queso; Louisa Toast with Louisiana Blue Crab, soft scramble eggs, mushrooms, herbs, onions, and chive cream cheese served on rye bread; Alma Breakfast with eggs, refried beans, sweet plantains, avocado, queso fresco, and homemade crema; Chilaquiles totopos, refried beans, cream, queso fresco, pork, avocado, sunny-side-up eggs, with your choice of salsa roja or salsa verde; and the famous Melissa's Pancakes - six small pancakes with homemade crema Fresca, strawberry jam, and powdered sugar. The restaurants also offer authentic Honduran coffee, as well as a variety of creative cocktails, classics, wine, and beer. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 381-5877. https://eatalmanola.com/.
Compere Lapin
Chef Nina Compton is inviting guests to celebrate Easter with a memorable Brunch at her flagship restaurant, Compère Lapin. On offer will be an à la carte Easter Brunch menu with some of Compton’s favorite dishes, like Buttermilk Biscuits with strawberry jam and whipped ricotta; Fried Chicken with biscuits and hot honey; Beef Bolognese with ricotta gnocchi and arugula; and Banana and Chocolate French Toast with rum caramel. Don’t forget to order the Jamaican Easter Buns and also enjoy an array of boozy brunch cocktails! The restaurant will serve Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20th, from 10:30AM - 2PM. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 599-2119. www.comperelapin.com.
Osteria Lupo
Osteria Lupo - the Northern Italian hotspot - invites visitors to indulge in a curated selection of Brunch dishes on Sunday, April 20th from 11AM - 3PM. Main Brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli, and a selection of house-made desserts. Don’t forget the specialty cocktails such as the Black Manhattan with Rittenhouse 100 rye, Averna amaro, bittercube orange, and angostura, and Hieronymus with pear, hibiscus, lavender, and sparkling wine, and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro. For reservations, visit Resy or by calling (504) 273-1268. https://www.osterialupo.com/.
River Ballroom Easter Brunch Buffet
Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The centerpiece of the day’s celebration, Easter Brunch in the River Ballroom blends classic New Orleans charm with culinary excellence and sweeping Mississippi River views. Guests will be welcomed with the sounds of live jazz as they indulge in a lavish buffet featuring a pasta station with Lamb Bolognese and risotto served from a Parmesan wheel, a butcher carving station with grilled Angus beef tomahawks and boudin-stuffed porchetta, and a Gulf seafood display overflowing with oysters and Louisiana shrimp. Additional highlights include a Jambalaya station, garden-fresh salads, made-to-order egg dishes, fluffy pancakes with playful toppings, and an exquisite dessert selection capped off by a flambéed-to-order Crepe Suzette station. The experience also includes a selection of specialty brunch cocktails, wine, and beer for adults.
Reservations for the River Ballroom Easter Brunch are available on OpenTable for USD 145 per person, inclusive of food and beverage, and USD 50 for children 12 and under.
À la carte Easter Brunch at Miss River and Chemin à la Mer
For those seeking a more traditional dining experience, both Miss River and Chemin à la Mer will offer à la carte Easter brunch menus, showcasing each restaurant’s distinctive culinary style and commitment to seasonal ingredients. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Easter Egg Hunt in the Garden - All guests of the hotel - whether dining in the River Ballroom, Miss River, or Chemin à la Mer -are invited to join in the holiday cheer with festive Easter Egg Hunts in the Hotel’s Garden. Scheduled for 11:30 am and 12:30 pm, these family-friendly activities will include a visit from the Easter Bunny, creating joyful memories for little ones and the young at heart.