Hop to it: 10 places for Easter brunch in metro Atlanta

The Mercury will host an Easter brunch buffet featuring carving stations, bottomless mimosas and more. Photo credit: Ian Palmer.

Credit: Carolyn Desalu

Credit: Carolyn Desalu

The Mercury will host an Easter brunch buffet featuring carving stations, bottomless mimosas and more. Photo credit: Ian Palmer.

If you’re on the hunt for great places to go for Easter brunch, you’re in luck. A slew of restaurants will offer menu specials, big, southern buffets and more; the list below is a snapshot of what’s available in town. Grab your peeps (family and friends, not the colorful marshmallow kind) and get ready to enjoy a bountiful brunch, which will be offered Sunday, April 16. Reservations are also strongly suggested.

The Mercury: A carving station with prime rib, turkey or pork alongside made-to-order waffles and omelets stations plus a few raw bar favorites will be offered during the $39.95 per person buffet brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to eggs, bacon and other standard breakfast items, the buffet will include fried chicken plus desserts, pastries and fresh fruit. The traditional brunch menu, which includes steak and eggs, corned beef hash and eggs Benedict will also be available. Beginning at 12:30 p.m. guests can enjoy bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys for an additional $19.95 per person or choose from specialty cocktails such as the French 75 and Pimm's Cup.

Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-500-5253, themercuryatl.com.

TWO urban licks: Opt for faves such as fried catfish and cheesy grits; pancakes with chocolate and a side of bacon; and a classic breakfast of eggs, bacon and potatoes during brunch service from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Additionally, the Easter bunny will hop to each table to share special eggs, prizes and more; guests will be able to take photos with the Easter bunny at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

TWO urban licks, 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E., Atlanta. 404-522-4622, twourbanlicks.com.

Bocado : An a la carte menu featuring crab hush puppies, French toast, fritatta with house sausage and more will be offered 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

887 Howell Mill Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-815-1399, bocadoatlanta.com .

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta: The brunch buffet will have seating times at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. An Easter bunny will hop around and entertain children, giving parents the perfect opportunity to grab another plate. A seat at the table is $110 per person and $48 per child. Valet parking will be complimentary.

75 14th St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-253-3840, fourseasons.com.

Petite Violette Restaurant : Guests will be offered a soup, salad, dessert and one of eight entrees, which includes roast leg of lamb, jumbo shrimp and grits and grilled salmon. A seat at the table is $37 dollars; the children's menu is $9.95.

2948 Clairmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-634-6268, petiteauberge.com .

Cibo e Beve : A blend of brunch and dinner items inclusive of blueberry mascarpone stuffed French toast, eggs Benedict and Shakshuka with braised brisket will be served until 2:30 p.m. The dinner menu will able until 7 p.m. and includes lobster spaghetti, chicken parmigiana and salmon. Items will be offered a la carte.

4969 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404-250-8988, ciboatlanta.com .

Seven Lamps : Savor dishes such as smoked salmon cakes Benedict, crab fritters, pastries and fruit smoothies during brunch, which will be available a la carte from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

3400 Around Lenox Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-467-8950, sevenlampsatl.com .

The St. Regis Atlanta : A presentation of carving and omelet stations; a seafood display; bloody Mary and mimosa stations; a myriad of deserts and more will be offered during brunch in Astor Court, which overlooks the hotel lobby and crystal chandelier. A musical performance by the Joe Grandsen Trio will add to the festivities. Children will be able to participate in craft activities and a golden egg Easter egg hunt featuring photos with the Easter Bunny, candy and prizes. The brunch buffet will have seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A seat at the table is $149; $75 for children 8 – 12 years old; $59 for children 4 – 7 years old; and free for children under three years old. Note: Alcohol service begins at 12:30 p.m. Visit stregisatl.tocktix.com or call 404-563-7799 for reservations.

88 West Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-563-7799. stregisatlanta.com/Astor-Court

Wahoo! Grill : An expanded Sunday brunch buffet menu will feature crab cake Benedict and French toast. The Easter bunny will make a special appearance for children.

1042 W. College Ave., Decatur. 404-373-3331, wahoogrilldecatur.com .

The Federal : This Midtown restaurant will offer faves such as chopped chicken liver; beignets with café au lait sauce; and chicken and waffles with bourbon barrel vanilla butter during brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

1050 Crescent Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-343-3857,  thefederalatl.com.

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