Easter is just around the corner, and it’s time to plan where to dine in Miami. From Michelin-starred restaurants to rooftop brunches with breathtaking views, Miami offers a wide range of options to celebrate the holiday. Here are five top picks for Easter dining in Miami:
Easter Brunch at One Michelin-starred Le Jardinier
Enjoy Easter Sunday in the Design District at Le Jardinier, which offers a lush outdoor patio and live music for an ideal brunch. The three-course prix fixe menu includes dishes like Chilled English Pea Veloute and Lobster Benedict, and for dessert – carrot cake served with a coconut sorbet.
Easter Dinner at Florida’s Only Two Michelin-starred L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon offers a five-course prix fixe menu with a special dessert designed by Executive Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone. Dinner is from 6pm – 10pm, and reservations are available through Resy.com.
Easter Sunday at RWSB (Restaurant at W South Beach) – Miami Beach, FL
RWSB offers a three-course prix fixe menu for lunch or dinner alfresco, including Parmigiano Soufflé and Pancetta Wrapped Roasted Lamb Loin. The Easter menu features Pastiera Napoletana for dessert – a ricotta cheese and sweet grain tart with candied oranges and vanilla gelato.
Easter Sunday at Zuma – Downtown Miami
Zuma Miami offers a host of kid-friendly activities to celebrate the holiday, including face painting, egg hunts, and visits from the Easter Bunny. Brunch starts at $90 and includes enhanced buffet options and special Easter desserts. For dinner, indulge in their Easter special, marinated lamb chops with yuzu goma and pickled cucumbers.
Easter Brunch at Klaw
Klaw’s Easter brunch on the rooftop features a preset menu with guest’s choice of a main entrée and a handful of a la carte add-on options. Guests can soak in the unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay while indulging in mouthwatering eats like King Crab scramble, grilled oysters, or grilled striped bass and Klaw rooftop’s signature cocktail sips. Brunch will be available on Easter Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sofia Design District
Miami Design District’s newest Italian hotspot, Sofia, is celebrating Easter with a special brunch menu served from 11AM-3PM. The Easter brunch will include some new additions available only during Easter that will include frittata ($28) made with asparagus, roasted heirloom tomatoes, fontina, and shaved black truffle; caviar benedict ($48) made with House English muffin, poached egg, Royal ossestra and champagne hollandaise; Strawberry Pistachio Tart ($15) with white chocolate mousse, pistachio sponge, macerated strawberries, candied Sicilian pistachios. Sofia will also serve their a la carte brunch menu and bottomless rose and champagne packages for $40 pp. Sofia Design District delivers a glamorous and refined brunch experience within its luxurious indoor dining room and expansive outdoor courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery, frilly rose umbrellas, and cozy pink lounge chairs.
Amal Miami
Lebanese hotspot Amal is celebrating Easter with a special brunch menu served from 11AM-3PM and an Easter Egg Hunt from 12PM -1PM. The Easter brunch will include some new additions available only during Easter that will include avocado toast ($24) with labneh, sourdough, poached egg, zaatar, heirloom tomatoes lobster benedict ($38) with heirloom tomatoes, Aleppo pepper, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes, dolma lamb chops ($48) made with meat grape leaves and yogurt cucumber and for dessert orange cake($14) with white chocolate ganache and blood orange sorbet. Amal will also serve their a la carte brunch menu and bottomless rose and champagne packages for $40 pp. Inspired by the shores of Lebanon, Amal was designed with a soft palette of pinks, terracotta, and pastel blue against white plaster and oak furnishings. The 180-seat restaurant features modern interpretations of popular shared items across a traditional Lebanese dinner table such as: dips, salads, hot mezzes, skewers, and new takes on traditional entrees with the truffle rakakat, pistachio kebab, and black cod. An ample assortment of Lebanese wines, along with domestic and international vintages, round out the menu.
Level 6
Coconut Grove’s newest rooftop restaurant and lounge, Level 6, is celebrating Easter with a very special brunch menu with some new additions available only during Easter. The menu will feature bacon dates ($16) with applewood smoked, goat cheese, marcona almonds, and truffle honey; yellow gazpacho ($24) made with Maine lobster, avocado, served on a toasted brioche; grilled lamb chops ($54) with morel mushrooms, pickled ramp salsa verde, and snap peas; and clementine pannacotta ($15) with poached clementine, clementine coulie, and almond tuile. Served from 10:30AM-3PM, guests can expect a live DJ and bottomless cava, mimosa & bellinis for $40 pp, amid unmatched views of Biscayne Bay and the shimmering Miami skyline. Join Level 6 for a delectable Easter brunch that pairs an unbeatable culinary experience with impeccable scenery, curated music, and perfected cocktails.
Red Rooster Overtown
Red Rooster Overtown Celebrates Easter Sunday with Specials & the Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Red Rooster Overtown, the acclaimed Overtown restaurant presented by Marcus Samuelsson, Derek Fleming & Michael Simkins, is celebrating Easter with specialty brunch additions and an Easter Egg Hunt. In addition to the restaurant’s already sumptuous brunch menu, guests can enjoy specials like chilled lobster ($29) minted peas, pea tendrils, lemon yogurt, sumac, tomatoes; BBQ braised lamb neck ($38) lamb black rice, Moroccan shrimp, crispy brussels sprouts, Uni mayo; and Marcus’ cornbread French toast ($13) sour cream ice cream, lemon curd, blackberry rum syrup, pistachio crumble. Brunch is available from 10AM-3PM. Red Rooster’s Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11:30AM. Kids who attend the egg hunt can enjoy free ice cream, egg & spoon races, sack races, face painting, and giveaways.
Egg Hunt (11:30am) | Brunch (10am-3pm)
Easter Brunch at The Deck at Island Gardens
Celebrate Easter Sunday with family and friends at The Deck at Island Gardens and indulge in their decadent holiday Buffet Brunch. Guests can start the feast with fresh seafood, including Ceviche Shooters and signature Tuna Tartare, then move on to a carving station featuring a special Herb Roasted Lamb in honor of the holiday alongside homemade salads, pasta, breakfast bites, and an Easter-inspired dessert bar. Enjoy mouthwatering dishes while taking in the mega yacht views and festive décor. The event will also feature a live band trio and signature cocktails. Guests can choose from two different Easter Brunch Packages, the $85 per person option includes one mimosa or bellini and the $145 option includes bottomless brunch cocktails service over two hours. The Easter Brunch Buffet will be served on The Deck at Island Gardens waterfront on Sunday, April 9th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Verde
Verde, located in Pérez Art Museum Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, will offer a Sunday brunch this Easter. The waterfront eatery welcomes guests to its expansive outdoor terrace with the launch of a new spring brunch menu created by Executive Chef Jeremy Shelton. A few selections from the new brunch menu include the Smoked Salmon Benedict ($22), a house made latke with sliced tomato, smoked salmon, poached egg, hollandaise, chives, served with a side salad; the Miami Benedict ($22), a mojo pork croquette served with pickles, poached eggs, dijon fonduta, and side salad; or the Blueberry Basil Pancakes ($18), buttermilk pancakes with lemon curd and blueberry basil compote. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Orno Brunch
Orno, the ingredient-focused restaurant at THesis Hotel Miami in Coral Gables, is the perfect place to indulge in Easter brunch. Orno is a true farm-to-table restaurant concept heavily focused on fresh, quality ingredients sourced directly from five-time James Beard Award nominee, Chef Niven Patel’s backyard farm, Rancho Patel, in nearby Homestead. The brunch menu will take guests on a gastronomic journey with innovative twists on traditional fare, including the Belgian Waffle ($14), served with Honeycrisp apple and maple crème fraîche, the Ricotta Pancake ($13), topped with Nutella and hazelnut praline; Grilled Wagyu Steak ($26), served with wood-roasted farm eggs, heirloom tomato and chimichurri; Maine Lobster Toast ($30), topped with avocado, farm egg, everything spice and chili oil; and Housemade Pastrami Benedict ($20), served with hollandaise, poached farm egg and latkes. Guests can indulge in a boozy Sunday as bottomless Moet Brut and Rose champagne will be available ($75/person) for up to two hours and fresh orange juice and peach puree will be provided to make your own Mimosas and Bellinis. Orno will also be offering a full brunch cocktail menu including their seasonal cocktail La Roma ($18), mixed with Ilegal Mezcal, Hazelnut Orgeat, Mr. Black and Espresso; 75 Apples ($16), with Wheatley Vodka, St. Germaine, Apples, Rosemary and Cava and Strawberry Rhubarb Spritz ($16), a blend of Strawberry Infused Aperol, Rhubarb Bitters and Cava.
All day specials at KAO Sushi & Grill
With roots in Buenos Aires, KAO Sushi & Grill serves top-level fusion cuisine, combining Japanese and South American flavors with European tapas. This Easter Sunday, guests celebrating the occasion on Miracle Mile can head over and enjoy two all day specials including their Special Branzino, grilled filet with carrot purée and sautéed bok choy ($27) and Special Lobster ($37), lobster served with truffle mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. Both dishes include a glass of wine. Located on Miracle Mile, KAO brings culinary delights on every level, thanks to masterfully crafted creations that make it one of the top foodie destinations in the Gables. Its modern and artsy dining room and bar evoke an elegant ambiance while also being family-friendly.
Casa Sensei
Everyone’s favorite Pan-Asian Latin fusion spot, Casa Sensei, is serving up an eclectic spread for Easter Sunday Brunch along the Himmarshee Canal. In addition to offering bottomless mimosa and bloody mary’s on Sunday, guests can enjoy three new Easter-themed special mimosas ($12 each). The Blooming Violet mimosa, made with champagne brut, violet liqueur and luxardo; Honey Bunny mimosa, similar to a french mimosa and made with brut champagne and chambord and the Spring Fling mimosa made with brut champagne, blue curaçao and blackberry liqueur are all delicious and bright, making for the perfect “adult” Easter treat. Diners can also order from the regular brunch menu including signature dishes such as Togarashi Fried Chicken and Waffles ($14) served with sriracha maple syrup and a side of fresh fruit; and the Casa Wagyu Burger ($19), 8 oz. of wagyu ground beef topped with peppercorn bacon, guacamole, and gouda cheese, served with a side of slaw and truffle fries. Casa Sensei is open from 11:30PM-4:00PM for brunch on Sundays. For reservations, book on OpenTable.
Sunday Brunch at Quarterdeck
With five locations throughout South Florida, Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill serves up classic American comfort fare, especially for its fantastic Sunday brunch menu. This Easter, guests can visit any of the Broward spots from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. for a more casual dining experience that doesn’t compromise quality. Enjoy syrupy Chicken and Waffles ($12) made with honey butter and topped with candied roasted pecans, or the hearty Breakfast Burrito ($15) stuffed with rice, black beans, shredded cheese, scrambled eggs, sausage, pico and guacamole. Don’t forget the curly fries! Guests can relax in the no-frills dining rooms or the shaded, dog-friendly outdoor patios.
