10 Cincinnati restaurants serving Easter Sunday brunch this weekend

Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Easter will be observed April 9 this year, which means egg hunts, fancy outfits and family get-togethers will dominate the weekend.

If your Easter Sunday means gathering with friends and family for a sit-down brunch, we've got you covered. Several Greater Cincinnati restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus, specials and festive events this Sunday.

Look below for a list of 10 restaurants in Greater Cincinnati that are offering Easter brunch this year.

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Nicola's Ristorante in Over-the-Rhine will serve Easter brunch April 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nicola's Ristorante in Over-the-Rhine will serve Easter brunch April 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nicola’s Ristorante

Guests can choose one appetizer and entree option for $55. Mimosas, bloody marys and coffee will also be served. Entrees include steak and eggs, crepes with spinach and tomato, gnocchi, salmon and more. Reserve on exploretock.com.

  • When: Sunday, 11: a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Where: 1420 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine.

Eddie Merlot’s

Choose from a wide menu, including omelet, carving, dessert and seafood stations. Mimosas and bloody marys will also be available. Cost is $74 per person and $19 for kids ages 10 and under. Make a reservation online at eddiemerlots.com/promotions/easter.

  • When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Where: 10808 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township.

Via Vite

The buffet at Via Vite includes a mix of breakfast and lunch offerings, like scrambled eggs, French toast, handmade gnocchi and Italian sausage and bean ragout. The restaurant will also have a carving station with roasted strip steak and smoked Faroe Islands salmon, plus desserts. Book on opentable.com for $20; guests over age 12 pay another $20 the day of the event.

  • When: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Where: 520 Vine St., Downtown.

Morelain Lager House

Join the Easter Bunny and Alice from "Alice in Wonderland" at Morelain Lager House for brunch. The Downtown restaurant will offer its special brunch menu on both Saturday and Sunday, which includes a spinach, bacon and Swiss quiche and a blackened tuna steak. Purchase tickets on eventbrite.com, $29.95 for children and $39.95 for adults.

  • When: Seatings at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 8-9.

  • Where: 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.

LouVino OTR Restaurant and Wine Bar

Prix-fixe menu with dishes like pancake tacos, biscuits and gravy and a breakfast scramble. Biscuit doughnuts are available for dessert. Reserve on opentable.com, $30 for adults and $12 for kids under 12 years old.

  • When: Sunday, 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

  • Where: 1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine.

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The Easter brunch menu at Coppin's will include a glazed pit ham, omelets, waffles and more.
The Easter brunch menu at Coppin's will include a glazed pit ham, omelets, waffles and more.

Coppin's ‐ Hotel Covington

Brunch at Coppin's features a glazed pit ham, omelets, waffles, fried chicken with hot honey, biscuits and gravy and more. Dessert options include carrot cake, coconut raspberry macaroons and blackberry cheesecake. Reserve on opentable.com, $75 for adults, $55 for seniors and $19 for kids ages 4 to 12.

  • When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Where: 638 Madison Ave., Covington.

Butcher and Barrel

Butcher and Barrel's Easter brunch menu will feature items like French toast, filet mignon and short rib gnocchi. Prices range from $20 to $54 and vary by dish. Reserve on opentable.com.

  • When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., normal dinner menu from 3:30 to 7 p.m.

  • Where: 700 Race St., Downtown.

Pampas Argentine Gastropub

Appetizers like corn fritters, entrees like dulce de leche pancakes and sides like manchego risotto will be served. Prices range from $7 to $27 and vary by dish. Make a reservation on opentable.com.

  • When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., normal dinner menu from 3:30 to 7 p.m.

  • Where: 2038 Madison Road, Evanston.

Overlook Kitchen and Bar at the Summit Hotel

Carving station, kids buffet, made-to-order pasta station and more. Adults cost $45 each, kids ages 12 and under cost $21 and kids ages 2 and under eat for free. Make a reservation on opentable.com.

  • When: Sunday,11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Where: 5345 Medpace Way, Madisonville.

Basil 1791

Easter buffet at Basil 1791 will include honey ham, biscuits and gravy, French toast casserole, General Tso's chicken, veggie Thai spaghetti, Chinese donuts and more. Price per adult is $26, and kids 12 years old and under get in for $15. Call (513) 883-1091 to reserve a spot.

  • When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Where: 241 High St., Hamilton.

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Bob Evans

Bob Evans offers four take-home Easter dinner meal options that can serve up to 10 people. The chain also has a brunch option. Order for pickup or delivery. Learn more at bobevans.com/easter.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is offering three to-go Easter dinner meals that can be heated and served at home, as well as a-la-carte options. Learn more at crackerbarrel.com/holiday/easter.

Logan's Roadhouse

  • Kids eat free Easter weekend with any $20 purchase.

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