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Dining out on Easter? Here are your options
Easter Sunday is the fifth-most-popular holiday to dine out, behind only Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day and New Year’s, according to the fine folks at the National Restaurant Association. An estimated 13 percent of Americans dine out on Easter. While that may not sound like a large proportion, 13 percent of every man, woman and child in the country represents a lot of hungry tummies.
And bless the fine folks such as Mark A. Glasper, director of communications for the Ohio Restaurant Association, for coming up with the following list of Dayton-area restaurants (with one addition) who are open on Easter, with their contact information, to make it easier for you to map out your Easter dining strategy. If you’re a restaurant owner or manager, please add your information to this list — which will form the basis for a story that will run in the Dayton Daily News on Good Friday — by clicking on “post your comment” and sharing your restaurant’s Easter Day menu and contact information. As they say, reservations are strongly recommended.
Dayton-Area Restaurants Open on Easter
(Reservations accepted unless otherwise noted)
Amelia’s Bistro
129 W. Franklin St.
Bellbrook, Ohio
937-310-3040
www.eatatamelias.com
Easter Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Specials: Buffet, including ham, prime rib, omelets, salmon, desserts station. $19.95 includes non-alcoholic drink. $9.95 for children 12 and under.
L’Auberge
4120 Far Hills Ave,, Kettering
(937) 299-5536
www.laubergedayton.com
Easter Hours: noon to 6 p.m.
Three-course meal including entree options such as Chicken Riesling, Mustard-Crusted Salmon, Beef Tournedos, Roasted Spring Lamb, Pork Tenderloin or Shrimp Linguini, for $39.50, children’s menu $12.
Barleycorn’s
6204 Wilmington Pike, Sugarcreek Twp.
937-848-6999
www.barleycorns.com
Easter Hours: Brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner 3 p.m.-12 a.m. Specials: Brunch buffet including breakfast and dinner entrees.
The Caroline
5 S. Market St., Troy
937-552-7676
www.thecarolineonthesquare.com
Easter Hours: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Specials: Carved beef, lamb and ham; salads; seafood display, desserts. $16.95/adults and $6.95/children under 12.
C’est Tout, A Bistro
2600 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood
937-298-0022
www.cesttoutbistro.com
Easter Hours: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Specials: Buffet featuring breakfast foods to lamb, salmon and prime rib, salads, fruits, cheeses, pastas, vegetables and desserts.
CJ’s Highmarks
Celina, Greenville and Sidney, Ohio
Celina: 419-586-5552; Greenville: 937-548-1400; Sidney: 937-498-0072
www.cjhighmark.com
Easter Hours: Greenville 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Celina & Sidney 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Specials: Steaks, Chops, Seafood & Chicken, plus great comfort foods, including Swiss Steak & Pot Roast). Greenville Breakfast Buffet 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Dock Restaurant
250 W. Main St., Enon
937-864-5011
www.thedockenon.com
Easter Hours: 12-6 p.m.
Specials: Baked Tilapia stuffed with crabmeat, cashew-crusted mahi, fresh pineapple ham steak. Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 11. Every customer gets a plastic egg (some contain candy and some contain a prize, such as a gift certificate, stuffed animal, etc.). Reservations accepted.
The Golden Jersey Inn
6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, north of Yellow Springs
937-324-2050
www.youngsdairy.com
Easter Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Specials: Hand-Carved Honey Glazed Ham served with sweet potato casserole and an additional side for $10.95. 27th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Event starts at 2 p.m. for children 4 and under. Ages 5-7 at 2:15 p.m. Ages 8-10 at 2:30 p.m. Held rain or shine. No charge. Reservations not accepted.
Greene Country Club
920 W. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., outside Fairborn
937-767-5621, ext. 0
www.greenecc.com
Easter Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Specials: Brunch featuring omelet station, sliced maple glazed ham, roast beef with au jus, variety of salads, peach cobbler, chocolate & coconut cream pie. Greene Country Club is a private club, but Easter Brunch is open to non-members. Annual dining memberships are available for only $104. Reservations required.
Madison’s Bistro
5531 Far Hills Ave., Washington Twp.
937-435-7080
www.madisonsbistro.com
Easter Hours: Seatings at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Specials: Easter Brunch $21.95/adults, $10.95/children under 12, FREE/children under 3. Reservations accepted.
Pacchia
410 E. Fifth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District
937-341-5050
www.pacchia.com
Easter Hours: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Specials: Traditional Sunday Brunch with $4 Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s & Breakfast Margaritas! Full bar available.
Rudy’s Churrascaria
42 N. Main St., Germantown
937-353-7375
Easter Hours: 5-11 p.m.
Specials: Rodizio meats all you can eat. Easter decorated desserts.
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By TJ
April 12, 2009 9:22 AM | Link to this
Unlike Cameron’s opinion, CJ Highmarks is a great family restaurant. They have a couple of locations to choose from.
By Mimi's Cafe, Brio, & Cheesecake Factory
April 6, 2009 12:25 PM | Link to this
All three restaurants located in The Greene will be open on Easter. Mimi’s is always open for breakfast every Sunday starting at 7am. They specialize in fantastic muffins and omelettes. Cheesecake Factory has Sunday Brunch EVERY Sunday which includes many different options such as Monte Cristo Sandwiches, Omelettes, and Breakfast Hashes. They also have a bloody mary that I love from their bar. And who can resist Cheesecake. For the Italian fair, Brio will be opening early to feature their brunch menu as well as their lunch menu. They feature some great pasta dishes and amazing cocktails.
By STARLITE DINER & RESTAURANT
April 6, 2009 12:18 PM | Link to this
We’re located at 4090 Wilmington Pike Kettering/Ohio It’s crossed the meijer in Kettering.
By muammer kilic
April 6, 2009 12:13 PM | Link to this
Starlite Diner&Restaurant will be open all day from 7a.m. to 10 p.m. all day. We will have our daily specials such as Virginia Ham Steak w/pineapple, Shepard’s Pie or Seafood Specials as Stuffed Flounder stuffed with crabmeat or broiled tilapia and also tasty Catfish. Just stop by no reservations required, will be open all day and also we serve Breakfast all day.
By Telisa
April 3, 2009 4:10 PM | Link to this
Michael Anthony’s at The Inn in Versailles will be open on Easter Sunday from 11am till 3pm. A lovely buffet style brunch will be served featuring two carving stations of Prime Rib and Apricot Glazed Smoked Ham. We will also be doing custom made omelets, eggs benedict, Bake House Cinnamon French Toast, Chicken Marsala, and a beautiful dessert table featuring many of our made in house and from scratch desserts and gelatos. And much, much more! Adults $22.95, under 10, $10.95 and under 3, free. Reservation are recommended. 937-526-3020. See you there!
By Keith
April 2, 2009 10:20 AM | Link to this
Savona Restaurant in Centerville will be seating from 11-2 on Easter. We will offer: Salads,sandwiches,frittats,pastas,flatbreads,Prime Rib,Leg of Lamb,Crab cakes, and Golden Trout. Prices range from $4 to $18 and certain entrees will come with choice of soup and salad. Call for reservations at 610-9835
By Denise
April 1, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this
Carver’s: According to the email I just received: Carvers will be Serving Plated Brunch from 11:00 to 4:00 P: (937) 433-7099 Menu Sampling: Every Entree comes with choice of Tomato Zucchini Bisque, Romaine with Balsamic Salad, Spinach Salad, Mixed Baby Greens with Pinot Noir Vinaigrette or Classic Caesar. Tenderloin Hash Beef Tenderloin, red & green peppers, sweet onion, and hash browns. Topped with poached eggs and a hollandaise steak sauce. $15.95 Carvers Eggs Benedict Poached Eggs on Holland rusk toast points, topped with choice of Maryland Lump Crab Cakes or two 4oz. Filet Mignon Medallions and Hollandaise. Served with asparagus. Crab Cakes $18.95 Filet Mignon $23.95 One each $21.95 Lobster & Asparagus Pasta Maine Lobster and fresh asparagus with lemon zest and Parmesan cheese tossed with penne pasta and baked till golden brown. $18.95 Lamb with Champagne Sauce Two New Zealand double thick-cut chops, Marinated in Champagne, lavender petals, rosemary, garlic & mustard seed. Grilled to order and finished with savory Lavender Champagne sauce. Served with pan roasted Haricots Verts and baby carrots. $22.95 Ham, Leek & Three Cheese Quiche Lightly smoked Black Forest ham, spring leeks, Gruyere, Fontina & whole milk Mozzarella. Served with parslied red skin new potatoes. $15.95 Orange Blosom Creme Brulee: Orange Blossom-infused chilled custard finished with caramelized sugar in the raw crust. $6.00 We will also be serving our regular dinner menu and several Chef’s Easter inspired featured items from 11:00 to 8:00.
By Denise
March 31, 2009 9:51 PM | Link to this
McCormick and Schmick’s will be open and serving a special steak and stuffed shrimp meal all weekend.
By Cathy
March 31, 2009 3:31 PM | Link to this
Also, The Winds Cafe in Yellow Springs is having Easter Brunch-10am to 2pm.
By Cathy
March 31, 2009 3:28 PM | Link to this
According to Dineoutdayton.org, the following places are also offering Easter Brunch (or dinner, as noted): El Meson Easter Brunch 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Savona Easter brunch 11am to 2pm. Caffe Anticoli Easter Brunch. Paragon Supper Club Easter Dinner 5pm-9pm. Call for reservations over 5.
By Denise
March 31, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this
Meadowlark will be open for brunch 10 am-3 pm. From their website: Join us for Easter Brunch! We’re taking reservations for any size party, and we’ll have a few specials, including: Seared Salmon Couscous-Vegetable Hash, Green Hollandaise Baked Ham and Gruyere Crepes Horseradish-Mustard Cream, Asparagus
By Cameron
March 31, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this
I don’t think Coco’s is typically open on Sundays (probably why it was overlooked). Not sure why CJ’s is on the list might as well throw McDonalds on if you’re going to put CJ’s on there.
By Allison
March 31, 2009 10:05 AM | Link to this
I don’t know why it isn’t listed, but Coco’s Bistro on Wayne is open on Easter Sunday as well!