Best Places for Easter Brunch in San Diego
Updated Feb 07, 2024
Whether you plan on attending a morning Easter church service, sign up for food tours, or simply wish to meet up with friends, there are awesome locations spanning the SD coast. As Delish.com put it, “Easter is one of the most important brunch days of the year. This day is about coming together with family and friends, getting a little dressed up, and treating yourself to good food, a little champagne, and endless cups of coffee.” Don’t forget a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, but when the search is over, grab yourself a brunch menu and sit down to live music or get cozy at a San Diego Easter brunch buffet.
Naturally, where you go will depend on your budget, plans for the day, and locale. The following are an eclectic mix of all three:
#1 EASTER BRUNCH CRUISE
Photo courtesy: Flagship Cruise & Event
Make this a happy Easter and remember it with sparkling views of the San Diego Bay. Cruises depart at 10am and 2pm Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Flagship’s Easter Brunch Cruise offers guests the choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Included is a decadent spread of all-you-can-eat brunch stations, which features made-to-order omelets, fresh local seafood, chef-attended carving station, and many more Easter Sunday brunch delights. Listen to live music while being served free-flowing champagne mimosa. All entrées include pastries and seasonal fruit, complimentary coffee and tea, and bottomless champagne because there’s no better way to celebrate an Easter weekend than with a sumptuous Easter champagne brunch buffet.
Cruise in comfort with Southern California‘s views on display aboard a modern Flagship yacht. Choose to celebrate Easter with friends with incredible photo opportunities. Check out their calendar for info on signing up and more events!
#2 THE MARINE ROOM
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This iconic La Jolla restaurant welcomes guests with the sound of crashing waves and entices them with the aroma of outstanding food. This Easter Brunch provides an elevated Easter menu with iconic ocean views. You’ll be treated to an exceptional array of dishes such as their Lobster Crepe, Spring Pea Risotto, and an Easter Trio for dessert. This dreamy Easter Sunday Brunch is on March 31 and is priced at $150 per person.
#3 EASTER AT THE GRAND IN DEL MAR
Celebrate the Spring season with family and friends at The Grand in Del Mar. To get in the spirit, there’s an Easter Bunny Tea party on March 29 and March 30 ($125 per adult, $63 per child) where you can enjoy a variety of sweet and savory treats, as well as a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Or, you can enjoy an Easter brunch buffet in the Grand Ballroom which features an array of Easter favorites, a seafood station, carving stations and delectable dessert and is followed by a free egg hunt and bunny visit ($195 per adult, $98 per child). Want to keep the mimosas coming at your Easter brunch? You’ll love the Amaya Easter brunch, which has a four-course prix fixe menu and bottomless mimosas.
#4 A TRIP TO LITTLE ITALY WITH HERB AND WOOD
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Catching a Sunday service downtown? If so, you should go out after for an unparalleled San Diego easter brunch experience in Little Italy at Herb & Wood. This American-Italian fusion is the newest in a long line of renowned Chef Brian Malarkey’s special eateries. It pairs fresh ingredients and seafood with a wood fire cookery, giving the food a rustic and authentic feel. The gorgeous indoor/outdoor seating space is as unique and upscale of a seating space as you’ve ever seen. This is a breakfast that offers brunch favorites at its finest.
Offering a three-course Easter Brunch on April 9. Priced at $65 per adult and $30 per child ages 10 and under.
Menu crafted by Chef Carlos Anthony. The first course is your selection of crab, butter lemon salad, or pork belly. The second course is your choice of egg’s benedict, filet & eggs, Baja shrimp & polenta, chilaquiles, BLT, and brioche french toast
#5 EASTER BRUNCH AT THE US GRANT
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A classy Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet in the iconic Presidential Ballroom at The US Grant on April 9. Listen to live music with a visit from the Easter bunny. Attendees can enjoy an array of seasonal specialties and traditional Easter fare including prime rib, breakfast favorites, chilled seafood, endless champagne and mimosas, soups and salads, and delectable desserts, which is not limited to ice cream, and mini pastries.
Reservations are from 10 am – 2 pm. Complimentary valet parking. Priced at $145 per adult, $135 per senior and $85 per child aged 12 and under.
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#6 EASTER BRUNCH AT HOTEL DEL CORONADO
See what makes brunch at The Del legendary. Easter is an occasion to celebrate with an epic brunch at Hotel del Coronado’s exquisite Southpointe Ballroom. A genuine feast for the senses, the extravagant brunch features a chilled seafood bar, regionally inspired dishes, international cuisine, and carving stations. Guests will also enjoy a spectacular dessert bar and a glass of champagne. Visit their website for more details and to make a reservation as the event approaches!
TREATING YOURSELF TO BRUNCH
There are countless other brunch locations worth checking out this upcoming Easter weekend. These are but a few of our favorites. Check out the best brunch in La Jolla shores and the best brunch breakfast in Hillcrest for some other delicious options for Easter brunch in San Diego. So, put on your Sunday best and make sure you’ve saved room for dessert. You’re going to need it!
EGG HUNTING IN SAN DIEGO
HOTEL DEL CORONADO
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On Easter Sunday, March 31, The Del will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 10 and 12 p.m. Exclusively for Easter brunch in San Diego and overnight guests, the egg-hunting event will have areas marked for different age groups. Reservations are not required.
ELMO’S EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Photo courtesy: Sesame Place
Elmo’s Eggstravaganza at Sesame Place is back again! This Easter Celebration is from March 23 – April 7th. Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with fun rides, stage shows, the Sesame Street Party Parade, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed in their Easter best!
Take classic photos with the Easter Bunny, participate in an interactive Easter Egg Scavenger hunt, and shake your bunny tail at the Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party.
One golden egg will be hidden somewhere in the park each day of Elmo’s Eggstravaganza. Find it and turn it in at Sesame Souvenirs to win an exclusive prize! It’s sure to be an egg-cellent time!
EASTER EGG FUN RUN
Want to create some room for your large Sunday Brunch? Celebrate with The Spirit of Hope’s family 1 mile family fun run, or sign up to run a 5K, 10K, or half marathon at Liberty Station. After the run, there will be candy-filled Easter eggs for the kiddos. Registration is $37 for the 5K, $47 for the 10K, $45 for the half marathon, and $35 for the 1 mile family fun run!
Register here for your tickets!
Written by: Melissa
Melissa hails from San Jose, CA, and has been a San Diego local for five years now after a 10-year long pit stop in Los Angeles. In L.A., she began her writing career crafting digital content for a wide range of clients, including The Real Talk Show, Sharon Osbourne, Hank Azaria, Time Life, and Cardinal Financial. She’s excited to be able to use her passion for writing to introduce people to some of the best spots in San Diego, many of which she has already frequented or has on her ever-expanding list of things to do … In her spare time, she enjoys taking her puppy Milo to all of the best dog beaches in SD, grabbing a glass of wine or a cup of joe at new places, and hosting watch parties for The Bachelor/ette TV show.
Sources:
- Delish.com. The best Easter Brunch in Every State. https://www.delish.com/restaurants/g27005539/easter-brunch-restaurants/
- San Diego Magazine. Chef David Warner’s a Talent, but Jrdn Needs Some Basic Training. https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/chef-david-warner-s-a-talent-but-jrdn-needs-some/article_418c1f72-539d-5cf0-b726-ab0b05dcfa6e.html
- NBC San Diego. 5 San Diego Restaurants Land on Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places for Brunch’ in US. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/yelp-top-100-places-for-brunch-in-us-san-diego-restaurants-la-jolla-carlsbad-imperial-beach/134231/
- Sesame Place San Diego. All-new Elmo’s Eggstravaganza. https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/events/elmo-eggstravaganza
- The Prado at Balboa Park. Easter Champagne Brunch Buffet at The Prado. https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/theprado/post/easter-champagne-brunch-buffet-at-the-prado
- The Marine Room. Easter Brunch Menu. https://www.marineroom.com/menus/easter-buffet-menu
- The US Grant Holiday Buffet. https://www.opentable.com/r/the-us-grant-holiday-buffet-san-diego
- Flagship Cruises. Easter Brunch Cruise. https://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/easter-brunch
- Plunge EGGstravaganza. Underwater Egg Hunt. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/plungesandiego1/869316
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