Patch Picks: Easter Brunch

Easter is quickly approaching. Don't be caught without a reservation to one of our picks to have a sumptuous Easter brunch.

The place:

600 Hartz Ave., Danville

(925) 838-1320

Classic Easter buffett brunch, featuring honey glazed Easter ham with balsamic sauce and garlic and herb marinated tri-tip at the carving station. There will also be a seafood station with shrimp, calamari, smoked salmon and much more.

View the brunch menu here.

Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: Adults $34.95; Seniors $30.95; Children 5-12 years $15.95; Under 4 years are free

The place:

100 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville (in the Livery Shopping Center)

(925) 838-2082

Piatti will offer their normal top shelf Italian brunch menu with some minor adjustments. The salads are particularly amazing and not to be missed. If you are a breakfast food fan, their brunch specialties will knock your socks off —especially the bourbon vanilla French toast.

View the brunch menu here.

Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: Varies by order; average price $12-$17; see menu for details.

The place:

750 Camino Ramon, Danville (in the Rose Garden Center)

(925) 314-0974

Esin will be serving a three course Easter brunch that will feature choices like asparagus soup with crème fraiche, poached egg with crab cake and grilled New York steak and cheddar chive scrambled eggs with potato hash.

View the brunch menu here.

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $38 for adults; $14 for children, 12 or younger

The place:

9000 S. Gale Ridge Rd., San Ramon

(925) 498-2305

A traditional Easter buffet brunch, packed with choices will be offered, including mixed tomato with bacon, goat cheese and basil salad, poached eggs benedict with tomato garlic hollandaise, oysters on the half shell, and orange and maple glazed ham with an apple chutney.

View the brunch menu here.

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: $37.95 for adults; $19.95 children, aged 6-12 years; 5 years and under are free. Preferred pricing after 1 p.m., $29.95 for adults; $15.95 for children, aged 6-12 years.

The place:

267 Hartz Ave., Danville

(925) 820-6611

Enjoy the Peasant and the Pear’s normal brunch menu featuring choices to satisfy the family brunch purist, including quiche, omlettes, crepes and fritters made to high standards with the freshest of ingredients. For those who like a little kick with their brunch, add a morning martini.

View the brunch menu here.

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: Varies by order; average price is $12; see menu for details.