Easter Sunday is approaching. It's a holiday that brings out ample amounts of charm and flair from those that celebrate it. For the older, more seasoned individuals, this is a day when the stakes are raised for one's “Sunday best": the brighter and more impossibly-coordinated your outfit is, the better. At the more innocent end of the spectrum, there are the scattered screaming children (with insatiable appetites for all things sugary-sweet) searching for decorative eggs that were probably painted, spruced, and bedazzled the night before. In between the elders and the egg hunters, there are those who must be dragged out of bed and coerced into wearing something “presentable” to partake in the day’s events. Then, there are the rest of us heathens that need the promise of a mimosa to get us through.
While all may view Easter Sunday in different ways, there is one thing that all can look forward to and enjoy together: Easter brunch. Without further ado, in no particular order, here are some great local restaurants serving up their own Sunday best on March 27 in Louisville.
1. Varanese
2106 Frankfort Avenue, 40206
11:30 a.m.
(502-) 899-9904
Cost varies
Varanese [4] is opening early this Easter Sunday to provide you with a special Easter brunch menu. They’re dishing out home-style deviled eggs topped with two-year-old Prosciutto ham, shrimp bisque with fried shrimp toast, crab cake with poached egg benedict, bourbon barrel-smoked Hot Browns, and tons of other mouthwatering plates. Take advantage of the $7 special for mimosas or Bloody Marys - no one will look down on you for wanting to get a little buzz to get through the Easter festivities. Check out the full menu here [5]. Reservations are recommended for this one, so put your name in early!
2. LouVino
1606 Bardstown Road, 40205
10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
(502-) 365-1921
Cost varies
Did someone say bottomless mimosas? LouVino [6] did! For $10 you can drink, drink, drink all Sunday long! Well, almost. There is a two-hour seating limited, but hey, that sounds like a challenge to me. They’re taking reservations for three different select times, so get in while you can. Also, pancake tacos - they have them, filled with bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese, and spiced maple dipping sauce. They’re also serving stuffed French toast, lamb and eggs, and chicken biscuit sliders. See their full menu here [7].
3. Bristol Bar & Grille
All Locations
9:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Adults: $21.95, Kids (4-11): $7.95
A buffet-style brunch is perfect for large families going out this Sunday. With five different locations [8]streaching across both sides of the river, this brunch is easily accessible and bountiful. Their buffet will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, grits, biscuits and gravy, and Belgian waffles as well as pastries, pasta, fresh vegetables, fried chicken, and roast beef.
4. Brasserie Provence
150 North Hurstbourne Parkway, 40222
11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
(502-) 883-3153
Adults: $35, Kids (under 12): $15
Brasserie Provence's [9] three-course brunch will put a little French into your Easter celebration. Choose from appetizers, entrees, and desserts all inspired by classic French cuisine. Check out the whole menu here [10].
5. Proof on Main
702 West Main Street, 40202
10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
(502-) 217-6360
Cost varies
Proof on Main [11] is offering a three-course prix fixe menu of farm-fresh dishes that “leave foraging for the bunnies.” The menu includes Chef Mike Wajda’s holiday special, Rabbit Cannelloni. Reserve your table now; there are only a few spots left!
6. Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant
2421 Engle Road, Starlight, IN, 47106
11:00 - 6:00 p.m.
(812-) 923-5255
Adults: $19.99, Kids: $9.99
The sunny side is doing Easter Sunday the traditional way! Joe Huber's Family Farm and Buffet [12] will be having all the country fixings: fried chicken, Huber Honey Ham, real mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, corn, chicken & dumplings, fried biscuits with apple butter, slaw, and broccoli salad. Plus, they're hosting Kentuckiana’s largest Easter egg hunt, too [13]!
7. Bourbon Raw
446 South Fourth Street, 40202
11:00 - 4:00 p.m.
(502-) 568-9009
Cost varies
This Southern-inspired raw bar on Fourth Street is offering up $15 pitchers of Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas, $10 build-your-own omelets, and $1 oysters. I’d say you could go ahead and put all your eggs in one basket at Bourbon Raw [14].
8. RIVUE Restaurant Lounge
140 North Fourth Street, 40202
(502-) 568-4239
10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Adults: $52, Kids (4-10): $20
RIVUE has arguably the best view of downtown Louisville and the Ohio River out of any restaurant, so it's perfect for taking out-of-town relatives. This restaurant on top of the Galt House [15] has “a view to ‘dine’ for,” and their taking Easter Brunch to new heights (literally). Their brunch features prime rib and leg of lamb carving stations, fresh made omelets, and Belgian waffles. The Easter Bunny is even going to hop around for photo ops! Check out their entire menu here [16].
9. Eddie Merlot’s
455 South Fourth Street, 40202
(502-) 584-3266
10:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Adults: $39.95-$49.95, Kids (under 12): $14.95
Eddie Merlot’s [17] is celebrating the bounty of Spring with a more-than-bountiful Easter Brunch buffet. Made-to-order omelets, fresh salads, shrimp cocktail, their famous Macaroni and Cheese, and carving stations with prime beef and Applewood-smoked ham are just the beginning of this menu [18].
10. The Spirit of Jefferson
401 West River Road, 40202
(502-) 574-2992
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Adults: $40, Seniors: $39, Kids(4-12): $26
Why not cruise on down the river this Sunday and enjoy brunch on a historic steamer? The Easter Bunny is on board, as well as a scrumptious brunch buffet, and live music. This two-hour cruise requires ticket so snag a pair [19]!
11. Napa River Grill
1211 Herr Ln, 40222
10 - 2 p.m.
(502-) 423-5822
Adults: $18.95, Kids (under 12): $9.45
12. BLU Italian Grille
280 West Jefferson Street, 40202
10:30 - 2 p.m.
(502-) 671-4285
$39 per person, Kids (4-12):$19
13. Cornerstone Hall
1500 E R C Morris Dr, Salem, IN 47167
11:30 - 2 p.m.
(812-) 620-7291
$20
14. The Oakroom
500 South Fourth Street, 40202
10 - 2 p.m.
(502-) 807-3463
Adult: $60, Kids (5-12): $35
15. River House Restaurant and Raw Bar
3015 River Road, 40202
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
(502-) 897-5000
Cost varies
16. Con Huevos
2339 Frankfort Avenue, 40206
8 - 2:30 p.m.
(502-) 384-3027
Cost varies
17. Village Anchor
11507 Park Road, 40223
10:30 - 3 p.m.
(502-) 708-1850
Cost varies
