10 restaurants and even a river cruise offering Easter brunch in Tri-Cities this year

Spring is brunch season and Easter is the kickoff.

Across the Tri-Cities, restaurants, hotels and even a Columbia River cruise are offering a special spread for this year’s Easter brunch.

Many have limited seating so reservations are recommended. All events are on Easter Sunday, April 9.

7 a.m.

Bougie Brunch in Kennewick is offering an Easter buffet and egg hunt at 3320 W. Kennewick Ave. Brunch will be served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., egg hunts are 1-3 p.m. The buffet will feature honey roast ham, deviled eggs, quiches, crepes, pancakes, omelets and a fruit platter. Adults are $29.99, children 12 and under are $13.99. RSVP: 509-221-1162.

9 a.m.

The Clover Island Inn’s Easter brunch is 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The menu includes a breakfast bar, seafood, omelet center, belgian waffles and more, plus discounted mimosas. Ages 6 to 12 is $21.95, adults are $42.95 and seniors are $39.95. For reservations: 509-586-0541. The Clover Island Inn is at 435 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick.

A very special guest is scheduled to appear at the CG Public House Easter brunch: the Easter Bunny. The bunny and brunch at 9921 W. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch includes omelet bar, carving station and dessert station.

The Red Lion Hotel in Pasco is offering an Easter brunch with egg hunts to follow. The brunch buffet features a chef-attended carving station, six entree options, an omelet station, garde manger station, dessert station and kids corner. It will be accompanied by an Easter vendor’s market 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Egg hunts are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $5.95 for ages 5 and under, $15.95 for ages 6-12, $49.95 for ages 13 and up and $42.95 for seniors. You can make reservations online or call 509-544-3944.

Easter brunch at Ciao Trattoria, 112 N. 4th Ave. in Pasco, will feature a choice of seven decadent entrees. Brunch will be served from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations: 509-380-5466.

10 a.m.

The whole family is invited to Easter brunch at Tagaris Winery at 844 Tulip Lane in Richland. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can enjoy a specialty menu, including cocktails. There also will be treats for kids and a photo station.

The Canyon Lakes Golf Course is offering brunch to 100 guests from 10 to 11 a.m. Adult get a glass of champagne. Menu includes honey glazed ham, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, desserts and more. Admission is $21.95 for adults. Golf/social members are $19.95. Kids 12 and under are $9.95. RSVP at 509-582-3786.

11 a.m.

Enjoy the Water2Wine Easter brunch cruise after egg hunting is done. Choose from the brunch buffet while taking in the scenery of the Columbia River during a two-hour cruise. Tickets come with a private table, buffet access and complimentary coffee and tea. Additional drinks are available for purchase. Ages 4-12 board for $44, seniors for $56 and adults 13 and up are $61.

The At Michele’s Event Center is offering Easter Brunch with a loaded menu at 11 a.m. Menu includes a lamb and ham carving station, shrimp and seafood cocktail, quiches, French toast, salad, charcuterie and desserts, to name a few. Admission for ages 6-10 is $16, ages 10-15 is $26 and adults 16 and up are $52.

1 p.m.

An Easter brunch and drag show will be held at the Emerald of Siam Thai Restaurant and Lounge from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy Thai food, cocktails and drag queens in the “Queens have Risen” edition of drag brunch, featuring Sugar and Karisma. Tickets are available online, with $10 admission for adults and $5 for kids. The Emerald of Siam is at 1314 Jadwin Ave. in Richland.