Indianapolis restaurants serving brunches and dining specials for Easter 2023
Easter Sunday is right around the corner, but those who have yet to make reservations for the day still have a bevy of choices.
Indianapolis-area restaurants are dishing up omelets, seafood, steaks and Italian cuisine on the holiday. Some have buffets, and others have special menu items.
Reservations are encouraged.
Applebee’s
Multiple locations, applebees.com
Kids eat free all day April 9. The offer is limited to two children, ages 10 and under, per adult diner.
BlankUS Luxury Lounge
501 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, 317- 734-3161, blankusluxurylounge.com
The restaurant will serve from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with live gospel music starting at 5 p.m. Offerings include soul-food-stuffed eggrolls and shrimp fettuccine.
Bonefish Grill
4501 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, 317-863-3474
1001 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, 317-884-3992
The restaurant will serve brunch entrees (Grand Marnier French toast sticks; crab and fontina cheese frittata) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with shareable pitchers of sangrias and margaritas.
Bynum’s
3850 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 317-784-9880, bynumssteakhouse.net
Order from the steakhouse’s regular menu from 12-9:30 p.m.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
4690 Southport Crossing Drive, Southport, 317- 881-4008, carrabbas.com
The restaurant features made-from-scratch Italian dishes. For the spring, they include linguine primavera and Tuscan-grilled lamb T-bones and olive oil cake.
Eddie Merlot’s
3645 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, 317- 846-8303, eddiemerlots.com
Easter brunch with made-to-order omelet, seafood, carving and dessert stations and drinks is $74 per adult and $19 per child age 10 and under. It’s served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
English Ivy’s
944 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis, 317-822-5070, englishivys.com
A $19.99 Easter brunch buffet will feature roast beef from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Fountain Room
830 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, 463-238-3800, thefountainroom.com
Reservations are available by phone or through OpenTable for the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. brunch (lobster omelet; prime rib hash, cast iron cinnamon roll).
The Garden Table
342 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, 317-638-0321
903 E. Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis, 317-737-2531
350 Monon Blvd., Carmel, 317-669-0240
The Garden Table debuts its new spring menu of sandwiches, salads and coffee this weekend. New are the Hawaiian burger with grilled ham, pineapple, roasted peppers and chipotle mayo; a latte made with Salamat ube cookies, and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Seating is first come, first served.
LouVino
530 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, 317-744-9955
8626 E. 116th St., Fishers, 317-598-5160
LouVino is serving from a special brunch prix-fixe menu with individual entrees and beverages, with croissants and dessert served family style. The meals are $30 per adult and $12 per child aged 12 and younger.
Market Table - The Alexander
333 S. Delaware St., Indianapolis, 317-624-8200
An Easter brunch buffet runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with crab, mussel and clam cioppino; truffle and rosemary leg of lamb; and carrot cake chicken and waffles; and a dessert station. The cost is $35. Prepayment is required. Easter egg Creamsicle mimosas are among the $5 cocktails. Reservations are available at OpenTable.
Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano
40 N. 9th St., Noblesville, 317-774-9771, matteosindy.com
Regular menu items and specials will be served from 12-9 p.m. Sunday.
The Oakmont
323 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, 317- 746-6097, theoakmontindy.com
Check out the Sunday DJ brunch at this Mass Ave District spot. The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Ocean Prime
8555 N. River Road, Indianapolis, 317-569-0975, ocean-prime.com
Diners can choose from a special Easter brunch menu (lobster toast; crabcake eggs benedict; short rib and lobster combo) and its regular dinner menu for the holiday. RSVP through OpenTable.
The Prewitt
121 W. Main St., Plainfield, 317- 203-5240, prewittdining.com
The recently redeveloped movie house site has a special Easter brunch menu. And its rooftop deck will be open.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
45 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis, ruthschrisphg.com/indianapolis-downtown
2727 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, ruthschrisphg.com/indianapolis-northside
The restaurant will have a special brunch menu (garlic-crusted halibut; barbecued shrimp and grits; petite filet and spicy crab) available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with dinner served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Specialty cocktails will be served.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
3316 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, 317-580-1280, sullivanssteakhouse.com
Sullivan’s is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. serving from its regular lunch and dinner menus.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen
320 S. Alabama St., Indianapolis, 317-759-9900, tupelohoneycafe.com
The downtown Indy newbie his offering is regular brunch and dinner Sunday, with the likes of sriracha honey fried chicken and waffles.
This article will update.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter: @cherylvjackson.
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