Hop to Easter brunch with the whole family at these 20 Knoxville-area restaurants
Now that spring is here, Easter is right around the corner! If you don't feel like cooking this holiday, there are so many great Knoxville-area restaurants to consider.
Nothing feels more like Easter than a brunch date with the family. From egg casserole to cinnamon rolls, there are many delicious options.
Easter is April 9. Check out these Easter food and drink specials across Knoxville, the Smokies and East Tennessee. And don't forget the family egg hunt while you're at it.
Is your restaurant or bar offering an Easter special? Email Hayley.Choy@KnoxNews.com to be added to this list.
Café 4
Head over to Market Square to experience creative brunch cocktails and menu items at Café 4. Brunch will be served 9 a.m-3 p.m. Take a look at the menu offerings at 4marketsquare.com.
Crown Plaza
The Crown Plaza will be offering their annual Easter Buffet starting at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A wonderful spread will be provided to guests. For reservations, call (865) 522-2600. To view more information, visit crowneknox.com.
Marble City Kitchen
Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly and Hilton Knoxville will host a downtown Easter brunch buffet 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9 at 501 W. Church Ave. A wide variety of food and drink options will be available, as well as music and crafts for kids. Tickets can be purchased through eventbrite.com and are $59 for adults and $25 for children. Large groups are welcome.
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Volunteer Princess Easter Brunch Cruise
Volunteer Princess Easter Brunch Cruise downtown will celebrate the holiday on the Tennessee River with a brunch buffet and mimosas. This 1.5-hour cruise will take place 12:30-2:30 p.m. and is $65.95 for adults and $35.95 for children. An Easter dinner cruise also is available for reservations and will be 4:30-7 p.m. For more information or to reserve your private table, visit volunteerprincess.com.
First Watch
First Watch will bring brunch favorites on Easter 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at all Knoxville locations. View menu options or order online at firstwatch.com.
The French Market Creperie
Enjoy authentic French crepes and other brunch and pastry options at the French Market Creperie 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the downtown and west locations. Check out their menu and specials at thefrenchmarketknoxville.com.
Frothy Monkey
Frothy Monkey in downtown Knoxville offers breakfast items and beverages starting at 7 a.m. on Easter. View menu or order online at frothymonkey.com. It's located at 419 S. Gay St.
Farmacy
Farmacy, 5018 Kingston Pike, will offer fresh brunch favorites 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Easter. Check out their menu options or order online at knoxfarmacy.com.
Harvest
Harvest will cultivate brunch items for all palates at its Bearden and Downtown locations 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Easter. View brunch specialties at harvestknox.com.
Mimi's Café
Mimi's Cafe, 10945 Parkside Drive, will bring a wide selection of brunch favorites 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Easter. View menu options or order online at mimiscafe.com.
OliBea
OliBea will offer brunch entrees bright and early, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Easter. View menu options at olibeaoldcity.com. It's at 211 S. Central St. in downtown Knoxville.
Oliver Royale
Oliver Royale at 5 Market Square will offer a Easter brunch in downtown Knoxville 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out the food and drink options at oliverroyale.com.
Ruby Sunshine
Ruby Sunshine will bring fresh brunch options to Market Square on Easter. Brunch will be served 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out the menu or order online at rubybrunch.com.
Scrambled Jake’s Breakfast Co.
Scrambled Jake's Breakfast Co. will have a wide selection of brunch favorites 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Easter. View menu options or order online at scrambledjakes.com. It's located at 7428 S. Northshore Drive.
Seasons Innovative Bar & Grille
Seasons, 11605 Parkside Drive, will offer a broad brunch spread and drink specials 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Easter. View the brunch menu and make reservations at seasons-cafe.com.
Shoney's
Shoney's will bring a special Easter Sunday feast to their establishments beginning at 11 a.m. and served all day. The Sunday Senior Bar will be starting at 2 p.m. at a special price. Check out times and locations at shoneysknox.com.
Sunspot
Sunspot will offer creative brunch items 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out the food and drink options at sunspotrestaurant.com. It's located at 2200 Cumberland Ave.
Tupelo Honey
Brunch at Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions, and the restaurant will serve brunch 9 a.m-4 p.m. on Easter. Make a reservation, view menu options or order online at the Market Square restaurant at tupelohoneycafe.com.
Applewood Farmhouse Grill in Sevierville
Applewood Farmhouse Grill in Sevierville will be open all day on Easter and will be offering an Easter brunch with all the usual country classics. Enjoy your Southern favorites 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Dine in and takeout service offered, and online ordering is available at applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com.
Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend
The Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend will host an Easter bluegrass brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person and include a children's option for $17. Brunch features Appalachian-inspired food and cocktails curated for the holiday. The spread includes coffee, tea or juice and famous Bear-Fay Brunch. Reservations are limited and can be made at dancingbearlodge.com.
The Old Mill Pottery House Café in Pigeon Forge
Breakfast or brunch with the Easter bunny at The Old Mill Pottery House Café in Pigeon Forge will be April 8. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 865-406-6558. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. There will be a free children's Easter activity tent featuring egg dyeing, crafts, and games. More information about the brunch can be found at old-mill.com.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville Easter brunch 2023: Where to make reservations
