Restaurants & Bars
O.C. Easter & Passover Dining Guide 2022: Restaurant & To-Go Specials
Whether dining out or celebrating at home, see what area chefs & bakers throughout Orange County are prepping for your holiday festivities.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Happy Spring!
As the holidays near, it's time to lock down your meal plans — whether for keep-it-easy, at-home celebrations with takeout feasts or for on-site restaurant dining in Orange County.
This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 17, while Passover runs April 15-22.
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Need a few suggestions for brunch or dinner? Patch has you covered. Peruse our annual, Easter & Passover dining guide to find nearby options that appeal to you, your family and friends.
Celebrate, dine and enjoy the season, from Patch!
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BALBOA BAY RESORT: Easter Sunday Brunch will be served April 17 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., with waterfront ballroom seating, live music & Easter Bunny visit. Reservations here. Among buffet offerings: salads; fruit & berries; antipasto; oysters, crab & smoked salmon; made-to-order sushi; lamb; rib-eye; egg & pancake stations; cod; chicken; baked goods; desserts; chocolate fountain; and youth meal station. Valet parking included. At 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Info & ticket links here.
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BAR LOUIE: Enjoy Easter brunch with $15 bottomless mimosas until 3 p.m., along with regular brunch menu. Website here. Location in The District in Tustin.
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BILLY'S AT THE BEACH: Celebrate Easter aloha-style with Easter Sunday brunch special menu, including seafood tower ($60), with shrimp, oysters on half shell, crab claws; Hawaiian French toast ($18), thick-sliced Hawaiian bread, strawberries & coconut meringue; crab Benedict ($24), poached eggs, crab cakes, English muffin & lemon-hollandaise; and honey-glazed ham ($36), including scalloped potatoes & green bean almondine. Book here. At 2751 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach.
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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: For Easter weekend, a slow-roasted prime rib dinner ($29.95), with au jus, creamy horseradish, two sides, soup or salad & Pizookie dessert, will be available Friday and Saturday after 4 p.m. and all day Sunday. For dining at home on Easter, meal bundles & family feasts are offered for take-out and delivery, including a burger bundle, pizza feast, chicken & ribs and tri-tip & salmon - at $40 & up for four to six servings. Info here. Restaurants throughout O.C.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Easter takeout specials include lamb chops & prime rib family meals. Lamb dinner (for four - $33.99 or for three $28.99) comes with marinated, Australian lamb, herb chimichurri, two sidekicks & molasses bread. The Easter Prime Rib Family Meal ($99, serves four) includes prime rib, mashed potatoes or rice pilaf, broccoli, cookies & molasses bread. Go here to place orders or here to reserve table. Locations in Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana.
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BOSTON MARKET: Heat-and serve Easter meals can be ordered online for pick-up April 13-17. Entree options include whole, spiral-sliced ham, whole boneless ham & half boneless ham. Meal packages serve either six or 12 and include such sides as mashed potatos, sweet potato casserole, mac & cheese, plus apple pie. Price ranges from $94.99 to $139.99, depending on selection and location. Details here. Locations throughout the state.
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BRISTOL FARMS: Ordering is underway for Passover & Easter. Passover entrees & sides include beef brisket, chicken, salmon, chopped chicken liver, matzo ball soup & carrot kugel. Easter menu: ham, prime rib roast, turkey, quiches, plus side options of spring pea risotto, asparagus & maple-glazed carrots. To order for Passover, call catering team at 888-726-7271. For Easter orders, go here or call 888-726-7271. Orders due 4 p.m. April 14. Locations include Irvine, Newport Beach & Yorba Linda.
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BUCA DI BEPPO: Two Easter Weekend Pacakages, serving five, available for pick-up or delivery April 15-17. Package 1 ($60) includes salad & pasta, plus Easter cannoli. Package 2 ($70) with all of above, plus entree selection of chicken parmigiana, chicken limone or eggplant parmigiana. Order here. Locations in Anaheim, Brea, Huntington Beach.
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CAFE SEVILLA: Easter Sunday “Brunch from the Other South” includes bottomless mimosas & live music. Dinner menu served all day. For reservations, call (949) 688-1555 or book online. At 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.
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CHART HOUSE: Two family-pack, take out options available Easter Sunday for pick-upp 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prime rib package ($125) and glazed salmon package ($85) both serve three to four, and include salad, twwo family sides & Molten Chocolate Cake for dessert. See details here. Orders due April 14. Location in Dana Point.
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DENNY'S: Stretch a dollar for Easter, and take advantage of new "Endless Breakfast" special, offering "endless" buttermilk pancakes, cheesy scrambled eggs & hash browns starting at $6.99-$8.99. (Prices vary by location.) Bacon or sausage can be added for extra $.99. Offer available through June 21 for dine-in only. Details here. Find locations here.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Throw an at-home feast with Big Yellow Box takeout meals, that serve 10 to 12. Among options: Pulled Pork Party Pack ($85) with four pounds of pulled pork, slaw, barbecue beans, potato salad, rolls & Dickey’s Barbecue Sauce; Classic Sandwich Party Pack ($99) with 12 sandwiches, Caesar salad, potato salad; Original Party Pack ($110) - two pounds each of brisket & pulled pork, slaw, potato salad & barbecue beans; Wings & Ribs Party Pack ($115) including ribs, wings, mac & cheese, slaw, rolls; Texas Brisket Party Pack ($155) with four pounds of brisket, three large sides & rolls. Restaurants will be open Easter for dine-in or to-go, and don't forget: Kids eat free on Sundays. Website here for ordering. California locations here.
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EDDIE V'S: Prix fixe, three-course Easter brunch planned 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ($55 per adult/$16 child). Details. Special features choices of lobster bisque, salmon, salad, steak & eggs, quiche Lorraine, avocado & lump crab, plus bananas Foster. Children's brunch menu also available. A La Carte dinner options offered all day. Location in Newport Beach. Reservations here.
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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: A "3-Course Easter Weekend" special planned April 16 & 17. Entree selections include filet & crab-stuffed shrimp scampi or filet & lobster-tail scampi, plus salad and dessert, starting at $85. Children's menu also offered. Booking & details here. Locations in Anaheim & Newport Beach.
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GELSON'S MARKETS: Place your orders soon for Passover & Easter dinners. Passover meals for four include beef brisket, chicken & sides of matzo balls with chicken broth, tzimmes, charosets, potato kugel, chopped beef liver & gefilte fish. Easter dinner options are ham, turkey, prime rib or brisket, with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce & rolls. Passover ordering info here, and Easter details here. Stores listed here.
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HEIRLOOM FARMHOUSE KITCHEN: An Easter brunch buffet is planned April 17, with such highlights as oyster bar, smoked salmon, omelets, sea bass & dessert selection. $69/adults & $25/kids (12 and under. Bottomless mimosas: $15. Full menu here. At 7905 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. Reservations here.
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KHAN SAAB DESI CRAFT KITCHEN: Specials for the Muslin holy month of Ramadan run through April 30. Diners can enjoy complimentary rose water, dates & fruit bowls, along with such Desi dishes as beef kabobs, shrimp masala curry & the signature Khan biryani. To book or see full menu,go here. At 229 East Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton.
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KRISPY KREME: This year's spring line-up includes all-new, filled minis — hand-decorated egg-shaped, shell-filled doughnuts in 16-count box. Selections include: Mini Chocolate Egg Doughnut; Mini Cake Batter Egg Doughnut; Mini Strawberries & Kreme™ Egg Doughnut; & fan-favorite Mini Chick Doughnut, with white Kreme, yellow icing, white sugar and decorated like a chick. Available through April 17. Info here.
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LAS BRISAS: Enjoy a four-course Easter Brunch, along with coastline views, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17. (Starts at $80 per person). Menu highlights: smoked salmon tostada; crab scramble; lamb chops; Benedict specials; & tres leches cake. Kid’s menu available for those 12 and under. For dine-in only. Details & reservation links. At 361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach.
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PANDA EXPRESS: Celebrate Easter with a freebie deal. Order Wok Fired Shrimp entrée (bowl, plate, bigger plate, cub meal or family meal) & get free, small a la carte entrée of choice with code WOKFIRED at checkout. The offer is underway through April 17, at participating locations. Promo details here. Location finder here.
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PASEA HOTEL & SPA: Two choices for Easter Sunday brunch: outdoor dining with Pacific views on The Ocean Lawn, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., plus pictures with Easter bunny, live music, seafood displays, breakfast favorites, build-your-own waffle bar, sushi & more; or at Tanner’s restaurant, with such Easter specials as carrot cake French toast, Easter morning galette, greens, eggs & ham, and smoked salmon bagels. Reservations for Tanner's at this page. Ocean Lawn bookings here. Located at 21080 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach.
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RANDY'S DONUTS: This year's "Easter Raised Donuts," offered only April 11-17, are peep-tastic, with pink, yellow & blue iced doughnuts, topped with Peeps, green sprinkles and M&MS. While supplies last. Order in-person or online. Locations: Costa Mesa & Santa Ana.
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RED LOBSTER: The seafood chain extended its $19.99 "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" special to Easter weekend. Diners can endlessly mix and match shrimp choices, including Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Garlic Shrimp Scampi & Grilled Shrimp Skewer. Meals include side & unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Make sure to ask your server for details, as may not be included on menu. Offer applies weekends only: April 8-10 & 15-17. Website here. Find California locations here.
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SEASONS 52: Easter Brunch will be served 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the dining room with such menu selections as apricot-glazed spiral ham with sweet potato mash & maple-pecan streusel, crab and cheddar quiche, Upright French Toast with bacon and shrimp & grits. Or dine at home with Easter Green Box To Go, featuring ham, salmon or beef tenderloin, plus salad, two sides & Mini Indulgence desserts. Green Box dinners serve four to six. Visit link here to make Easter Sunday dining reservations, place Green Box order for April 16 pickup or Holiday Ham Dinner To-Go for April 17 pick-up. Locale in Costa Mesa.
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SOL MEXICAN COCINA: Reserve a table for Easter weekend brunch — Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — featuring such dishes as Crab & Shrimp Benedicto ($21); Chorizo & Potato Scramble ($15); and Souffle Carlotta ($15), a butter-sautéed bread pudding spiked with Patròn Citronge and lemon zest; plus SOL’s Bloody Mary ($12), housemade Bloody Mary with Tito’s Vodka. Restaurant in Newport Beach. Reservations here.
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SOLITA TACOS: Make it an easygoing Easter weekend with dine-in or to-go brunch Saturday & Sunday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Among menu highlights: Brunch Potato Nachos ($13), platter of fried breakfast potatoes, onions, salsa & topped with melted cheese, bacon or chorizo; Huevos Rancheros ($14); Berry Cinnamon Bread Pudding ($9); Rainbow Mimosa ($6). Bookings here. Locale in Huntington Beach.
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SPLASHES AT SURF & SAND RESORT: A special Easter brunch planned 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., with dishes including: hand-rolled cavatelli; tuna tartare; salmon; lobster toast; & chocolate egg with katafi nest & mango passionfruit gelato for dessert. Full menu here. $95 per person. Reservations via OpenTable or at (866) 335-0822. At 1555 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.
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SUSIECAKES: Order treats for Easter (available March 28-April 17) & Passover (April 11-24). specialties: coconut macaroons; caramel matzo crunch; Passover dessert box (macaroons & caramel matzo); and flourless chocolate cakes & cupcakes. Easter sweets: assorted cupcakes with Easter sprinkles; Easter cupcake & cookie decorating kits; frosted sugar cookie Peeps; & cookie platters. Locations in Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel & Newport Beach. Website & ordering details.
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THE BLIND PIG KITCHEN + BAR: Easter Sunday brunch will be served 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 17 at both locations, with such specials as Cheese and Leek Omelette, Brick French Toast and Davis' World Famous Chilaquiles. Award-winning cocktails and $15 bottomless mimosas also on the menu. Call (714) 485-2593 for reservations or book online. Info here. Locations at 31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy., Rancho Santa Margarita & 4975 Lakeview Ave., Yorba Linda.
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THE CAPITAL GRILLE: The restaurant will serve Easter Sunday brunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with such chef specials as lobster frittata with butter-poached lobster tails, NY strip and eggs, filet mignon & white cheddar hash browns. Mimosas and a la carte dinner options available all day. Menu & booking details. In Costa Mesa.
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THE MAYOR'S TABLE AT LIDO HOUSE: A family-style Easter brunch is planned April 17 with such dishes as: crab cupcakes with caviar; lamb with rhubarb compote; and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Also planned are Easter Bunny visits & family games on the lawn. $58/adults. Reservations via Resy. At 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach.
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YSIDORA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE AT MISSION INN AT SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: A five-couse, prix-fixe, Easter Brunch ($70 per person/$35 per child), from Executive Chef Aaron Obregon, will be served 10 a.m. - 3 p.m April 17. Stand-out dishes: Spanish tortilla omelette; and strawberry French toast; plus mimosas & brunch cocktails. Live entertainment, egg hunts & Easter Bunny visits also planned. (Egg hunts: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.). Menu/OpenTable Link: here. At 31692 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. Bookings here.
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ALSO SEE: O.C. Easter Event Guide: Egg Hunts, Bunny Brunches & More
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