There’s a particular kind of light on Easter morning—soft, hopeful, and just warm enough to hint that winter has finally loosened its grip. Church bells ring, pastel dresses appear, and somewhere in nearly every neighborhood, families are having the same conversation: Should we cook… or should we go out for brunch? More and more often, the answer is simple. We go out. ☀️🥂
Easter brunch has quietly become one of the most beloved dining traditions of the year. Part celebration, part convenience, and part social ritual, it’s a meal that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday—fresh, festive, and meant to be shared.
Historically, Easter was always tied to food. After the long fasting season of Lent, the holiday marked a return to indulgence: eggs, ham, rich breads, and sweet pastries finally back on the table. Families gathered for elaborate meals that took hours to prepare. But as modern life sped up, so did our approach to holidays. Restaurants began offering brunch buffets and special menus that captured all those traditional flavors without requiring anyone to wake up at dawn to glaze a ham or whisk hollandaise sauce.
| Restaurant | Hours & Ino | Phone # | Cost | ||
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| El Meson | Brunch Buffet 11am – 2pmfeaturing a Spanish/Caribbean-inspired spread) |
937. 859. 8229 | $48 adults, 12 and under $23, 6 and under free | ||
| Hilton Garden Inn B’Creek | Seatings at 10am and noon
breakfast favorites, along with sliced ham, lemon roasted chicken, au gratin potatoes |
937.458.2650 | Adults $32, Children $15 | ||
| Dewberry 1850 | Buffet Brunch | (937) 223-1000 ext 7855 | |||
| Amber Rose | 10:30am – 1:30pm | (937)-228-2511 | |||
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Village Family Restaurant |
Breakfast and Pictures with the Easter Bunny Sat, Mar 28 10 am to 12 pm |
(513) 897-8835 | $35 | ||
| elé Cake Co. Bistro & Wine Bar | Buffet 9am -3pm mouthwatering spread of seasonal favorites, decadent desserts |
937-384-2253 option 3! | $35 per person, $12 Kids under 10 | ||
| Shaker Run Golf Club, Lebanon | Buffet 11am – 2:30pm
made-to-order omelettes and carved prime rib & ham to shrimp cocktail, pastries, mac & cheese, and desserts, |
(513) 727-0007 | Adults: $39.95 Kids (3–10): $19.95 |
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| Wright-Patt Kittyhawk Lanes | Easter Breakfast and Bowl
a breakfast buffet, bowling, an easter movie, mini easter baskets, door prizes and easter bunny photos!
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937-257-7796 | Adults are $34.95
Kids 15 and under are $19.95 |
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| Yankee Trace | Seatings begin at 10:00 a.m
Breakfast favorites, Waffle Station | Yankee salad | Honey glazed Ham | Carved *Yankee Roast Beef with au jus and horseradish | Shrimp Cocktail | *Glazed Salmon Duo bourbon and thai chili | Twice baked potato | Chicken Breast | Rolls and Butter | Assorted desserts |
29.95 Adults | 17.95 Children under 10 2 an | |||
| Engineers Club | 10am – 1:30pm
carved prime rib, honey glazed ham, stuffed chicken breast, all the breakfast staplesm french toast, Alfredo pasta, salads and a dessert station
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$28.95 for adults, $13.95 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 | ||
| Fleming’s | Saturday from 11 am, Sunday from 10 am
Featured entrées include Sliced Tenderloin & French Onion Frittata, Shellfish Louie Salad, and various Surf & Turf combinations. Full dinner menu is available all day, |
(937) 320-9548 | 2-course brunch menu starts at $38 per guest. | ||
| Ellie’s at Mill’s Park Hotel | 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM
Raspberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole |
937-319-0402 | $35 | ||
| Smith’s Boathouse | 10 AM – 2 PM
Menu options include cinnamon roll french toast, crab cakes, grilled salmon, breakfast plate |
(937) 335-3837 | $15 – 45 | ||
| Datyon Woman’s Club
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Seatings at 11am, 12:15pmm 1:30pm
Chicken & Waffles • Spiral-Sliced Glazed Ham • Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Turkey Sausage • Sweet Cheese Crepes • *Potato Pancakes & Applesauc, Veggie Skewers • Deviled Egg Salad on Crostinis • Bananas Foster, Fruit and Yogurt Parfait • Selection of Pastries
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(937) 228-1124 | Adults: $30 $35 non-members Children ages 10 & under: $15 Children ages 5 & under: Free |
Ellie’s Restaurant
5474 North State Route 48
