New Jersey Restaurants Serving Easter Specials

New Jersey Restaurants Serving Easter Specials

Eating out for Easter is a tradition and a special treat for many families. The cost, time and skills needed to properly set an Easter meal can be daunting to most people and eating out simplifies things and in many cases, costs can be comparable to cooking a feast at home.

Many New Jersey restaurants are offering brunch and dinner specials for Easter, on April 21st and here are some local restaurants to consider. 

I’ll be updating this post as new information becomes available.

Bergen County

Felina (http://felinarestaurant.com  54 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood) will offer a three-course menu for $65. Call 551-276-5454 to reserve.

Haven (www.havenedgewater.com 2 Main Street, Edgewater) will serve a three-course menu all day for $70. Reservations are required, call 201-943-1900.

The Shannon Rose Irish Pubs (http://theshannonrose.com  1200 New Jersey 17, Ramsey) will be doing a special Easter brunch, including a Kids’ Knee-High Buffet from 11AM until 4PM for $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. There will also be a Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 11AM (children should bring a basket). For reservations, call 201-962-7602.

Essex County

The Manor Restaurant (www.themanorrestaurant.com  111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange) is offering a four-course menu from 12:30PM to 7PM for $79.95 per adult or $29.95 for children 10 to 3 years old, plus tax and gratuity. A brunch buffet will be served with seatings at 12PM and 1PM for $69.95 per adult or $29.95 for children 10 to 3 years old, plus tax and gratuity. A dinner buffet will be served with seatings from 3PM – 6:30PM for $69.95 per adult or $29.95 for children 10 to 3 years old, plus tax and gratuity Call 973-731-2360 for reservations.

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Calandra’s Italian Village (https://calandras.net) will celebrate Thanksgiving at its various venues:

Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill – 118 US Highway 46, Fairfield. Will offer a buffet for $55 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under and free for children 4 and under. Seatings are at: 11:30AM, 2:30PM and 5:30PM. Call 973-575-6500 for reservations.

Cucina Calandra – 216 US Highway 46, Fairfield. A la carte specials along with a special brunch buffet. Brunch is from 11:30AM to 2:30PM and à la carte dining is from 12PM until 10PM. For reservations, call 973-575-7720 or 973-575-7200.

Il Vecchio Café – 234 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell. A traditional Easter buffet with seatings at 12PM, 2:30PM and 5PM is offered for $49.99 for adults and $19.99 for children 12 & under. Free for children 3 and under. Call 973-226-8889 for reservations.

Hudson County

Amanda’s (http://amandasrestaurant.com  908 Washington Street, Hoboken) will offer brunch from 10:30AM until 2:30PM for $42 plus tax and gratuity and a three-course menu starting at 3:30PM until 6PM for $59 plus tax and gratuity. Call to reserve at 201-798-0101.

Battelo (www.battellojc.com  502 Washington Blvd., Jersey City) a buffet will be offered from 10:30AM until 3:15PM for $49 per adult/$20 per child. A two-course prix fixe menu will be $45 per adult/$20 per child. A three-course dinner will be served from 5PM until 8:30PM for $59 per adult/$29 per child.

Liberty House (https://libertyhouserestaurant.com  76 Audrey Zapp Dr. Jersey City) will offer an Easter brunch from 11AM until 6PM for $58 for adults and $29 for kids ages 4-12. For Reservations call 201-395-0300.

Hunterdon County

The Ryland Inn (https://rylandinnnj.com  115 Old Hwy 28, White House Station) annual Easter egg hunt is at 11AM including a petting zoo, face painting, crafts and a visit from the Easter bunny. Easter brunch and lunch is from 12PM until 5PM. 4-course prix fixe menu for $79 per adult, $29 per child 12 and under not inclusive of tax & gratuity. For reservations, call 908-534-4011.

Mercer County

Agricola (https://www.agricolaeatery.com   11 Witherspoon St, Princeton) will offer a four-course prix fixe menu from 9AM to 3PM for $45 for adults plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 609-921-2798.

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Brick Farm Tavern (http://brickfarmtavern.com) Brick Farm Tavern, in conjunction with The Swell Party, will present a very unique Easter Sunday a la carte menu featuring fire roasted Double Brook lamb, heritage pork and Freedom Ranger chicken. Traditional brunch and savory entrees will be served 11AM to 6PM. Call 609-333-9200 to reserve.

Middlesex County

Due Mari (https://www.duemarinj.com  78 Albany Street, New Brunswick) is doing a two-course menu plus pastries, juice and coffee/tea and also offering its à la carte menu from 11AM to 2:45PM for $38 per adult and $25 for children under 10. Call 732-296-1600 for reservations.

Monmouth County

Avenue (www.leclubavenue.com  23 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch) is offering pre-fixe menus for both adults and children. $40 for the adult menu and the children’s three-course menu is $12. Call 732-759-2900 for reservations.

Restaurant Nicholas (www.restaurantnicholas.com 160 Route 35 South Red Bank) will offer 3-course tasting menu for $75pp, four-course garden menu for $75pp, six-course tasting menu for $95pp nd a children’s menu for $32pp (plus tax and gratuity). Reserve at 732-345-9977.

Morris County

Blue Morel Restaurant & Wine Bar (http://bluemorel.com  2 Whippany Road, Morristown) will offer a 3-course menu for $59 adults and $29 children under 12 years old plus tax and gratuity with seatings from 12PM to 9PM. The Wine Room is also available for parties up to 18 guests. For reservations and more information call 973-451-2619.

Central + Main American Eatery (https://www.centralandmain.com 3 Centrale Avenue, Madison) will serve brunch (11AM – 4:30PM) and dinner (5PM – 9PM). Call 973-845-6622 to reserve.

Morris Tap & Grill (http://www.morristapandgrill.com 500 Route 10 West, Randolph) is offering a brunch buffet from 11AM until 2PM and a dinner buffet from 2PM until 5PM. $34 for adults, $14 for ages 5-11 and free for children under 5. Call 973-891-1776 for reservations.

Mr. Crabby’s (www.mrcrabbys.com  399 Route 10 East, Randolph) will offer a traditional Easter buffet from 10AM to 5PM for $32 for adults and $15 for children under 10. Call 973-343-7688 for reservations.

Passaic County

The Shannon Rose Irish Pubs (http://theshannonrose.com  98 Kingsland Road, Clifton) will be doing a special Easter brunch, including a Kids’ Knee-High Buffet from 11AM until 4PM for $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. There will also be a Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 11AM (children should bring a basket). For reservations, call 973-284-0200.

Somerset County

Olde Mill Inn & Grain House Restaurant (www.oldemillinn.com  225 Hwy 202, Basking Ridge) will offer a buffet from 9:30AM to 3:30PM for $58 adults, $24 children ages 4-11, 20% service charge and sales tax apply. Reservations required 908-696-2335.

The Bernards Inn (www.bernardsinn.com  27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville) will offer a buffet brunch with the Easter bunny for $35 for adults, $20 for children 2 to 12 years old with seatings from 9AM to 1:30PM.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling: 908-766-0002.

Sussex County

Andre’s Restaurant (www.dresrealfood.com  112 Tomahawk Trail, Sparta) will offer an à la carte menu with Easter traditional specials from 1PM until 5PM. The Easter bunny will be present. Call 973-726-6000 for details and to order.

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Crystal Springs Resort (www.crystalgolfresort.com  1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg) will offer Thanksgiving specials at its various restaurants and ballrooms: The Emerald Ballroom will host a grand buffet from 11AM until 4PM for ages 12 and over $59++ and children 4-11 $25++ and under 4 free. Crystal Tavern will offer a three-course menu from 11PM – 8PM for $46/person. Minerals Hotel’s Diamond Ballroom will offer a buffet from 11AM to 3:30PM for ages 12 and over $42.95++, children 4-11 $19.95++ and under 4 free. Black Bear Golf Course will offer a buffet from 10:30AM until 3:30PM for ages 12 and over $40.95++, children  4-11 $16.95++ and under 4 free. Call 855-977-6473 for reservations.

Perona Farms (https://www.peronafarms.com  350 Andover-Sparta Road, Andover) will offer an Easter dinner buffet from 11AM until 5PM for $49.95 for adults and $18.95 for children under 12. Call 973-729-6161 for reservations.

Stone Water (https://stonewaternj.com  125 NJ-181, Lake Hopatcong) will offer a buffet of traditional favorites starting at 10AM for $42/adults, $19/children over 4. Call 973-810-3858 for reservations.

Union County

Grand Summit Hotel (https://www.grandsummit.com  570 Springfield Avenue, Summit) will serve an Easter brunch with 11AM and 2PM seatings for $49.95 for adults, $44.95 for seniors (65 & up) and $25.95 children (5 -12) plus 21% service charge & NJ sales tax). Reservations are required, call 908-273-3000 x167.

Summit House (www.summithousenj.com  395 Springfield Avenue, Summit) from 11AM to 4PM, a three-course prix fixe menu will include family-style starters, desserts and choice of main dish. Adults $65 and children $35, optional wine pairing available.