With Easter on the horizon, it’s time to hippity-hop your way to some of Milwaukee’s top dining destinations for a specialty holiday meal with loved ones. From classic brunch buffets to festive three-course menus, the following are some of the top places to enjoy a meal this Easter in Milwaukee.
Bacchus
Ditch the cooking and make Easter brunch easy with Bacchus’ three-course brunch menu, available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for $65 per person. Guests will enjoy dishes like the petite omelet with whipped farm-fresh eggs, fleur de sel, cracked pepper and greens; crab benedict with king and lump crab, everything English muffin bread with roasted pepper hollandaise and paprika carrot slaw; and a strawberry tart with roasted strawberry sauce and white chocolate. For those looking to further indulge for the holiday, a mimosa and caviar service is also available. For more information, visit bartolottas.com.
Lake Park Bistro
With a menu curated by Executive Chef Amanda Langler and her renowned team, celebrate Easter in Milwaukee at Lake Park Bistro from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This chic spot is offering a delightful three-course brunch menu for $55 per person, featuring dishes like tarte au chevre with goat cheese, caramelized Belgian endive, watercress salad and a honey-Dijon glaze; Quiche Lorraine with egg, bacon, spinach and Gruyere cheese with a side of roasted fingerling potatoes and petite salad; and a gâteau fondant, a warm chocolate cake with praline ice cream, toasted hazelnuts and a caramel sauce. For more information, visit bartolottas.com.
Harbor House
Indulge in a three-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Michael Genre at Harbor House from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pricing is based on the choice of entrée, with highlights including lobster avocado toast with brioche, tomato and jalapeño; asparagus and mushroom frittata with parmesan cheese and breakfast potatoes; king crab legs with herb butter, red potatoes and green beans; prime rib roast with potato purée, French beans and horseradish cream; and key lime pie with graham crust and honey meringue. Reservations can be made online in advance, and a kid’s menu is also available. For more information, visit bartolottas.com.
Joey Gerard’s
Savor a brunch buffet at Joey Gerard’s, offering an assortment of breakfast pastries, prime rib, honey-glazed ham, deviled eggs, chef-made omelets and more in honor of the beloved holiday. This buffet will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $70 per adult and $25 per child. For more information, visit bartolottas.com.
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
Hop over to Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and get ready to indulge in a delectable Easter Sunday brunch menu. For $55 per person, the lineup will feature tantalizing plates like the griddled potato-Montasio, a cheese pancake with San Daniele prosciutto; pan-seared chicken breast with sage, prosciutto and white wine; and affogato, a shot of espresso poured over house-made vanilla bean gelato. A specialty menu is also on hand for those dining with little ones. For more information, visit bartolottas.com.
Mr. B’s
Cheers to the Easter Bunny with a holiday menu driven by Chef de Cuisine Nick Aprahamian at Mr. B’s, which is hosting a three-course brunch menu this Easter in Milwaukee from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Menu highlights include smoked salmon toast with goat cheese, pickled red onions, capers, brown butter brioche and a lemon-dill crème fraîche; steak and eggs with a 6-oz. filet mignon, sunny-side-up eggs, sautéed asparagus and a Béarnaise sauce; and a flourless chocolate cake with Sicilian pistachio gelato, macerated berries and a white chocolate sauce. For more information, visit bartolottas.com.
Italian Community Center
Gather for a special Easter in Milwaukee with the Italian Community Center’s festive brunch buffet. This indulgent lineup will be served from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with stations like carving stations, desserts, traditional breakfast items, a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, a kid’s offering table and more. This Easter meal is $62.99 per adult and $22.95 per child. For more information, visit bartolottas.com.
The Grain Exchange
One of the most renowned banquet halls in Downtown Milwaukee for its elegant Italian architecture, The Grain Exchange will host a lavish brunch buffet in honor of the spring holiday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The lineup will feature various stations to enjoy items from, such as an omelet station, a carving station, a s’mores station, a hot buffet and a kid’s station. The Easter brunch is $74.95 per adult and $23.95 per child. For more information, visit bartolottas.com.
The Pfister Hotel
Join The Pfister Hotel for its Easter Celebration Brunch, taking place on March 31 in the hotel’s newly renovated ballroom. This elevated brunch will be available from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with lavish offerings, including plates from a sculpted ice and seafood display, artisanal bread display, fresh fruit, charcuteries, a dessert display and individual entrées with breakfast staples. In addition to the indulgent meal, The Pfister Hotel will host an extra special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny! To attend, adults are $89, children aged three to 11 are $29 and children two and under are free. For more information, visit thepfisterhotel.com.
I.d. Delafield
Located just a hop away from Milwaukee in Delafield, I.d. Delafield will host a four-course Easter Sunday brunch where culinary excellence meets festive flair. The renowned kitchen will offer the plated brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the fare lineup featuring assorted pastries for the first course; the option of green garlic soup or Spring Spinach Cobb Salad for course two; petit filet mignon, braised leg of rabbit, lobster toast or a brioche French toast for course three; and to top off the meal, your choice of dessert, with options including strawberry shortcake or French Silk Pot de Creme. A children’s menu and Take ’N Bake Menu will also be offered for those dining with little ones or who prefer to have their Easter meal at home. For more information, visit iddelafield.com.