Where to Hop to For Easter Feasts in Vancouver
Daffodils are blooming and spring is in the air, and even though I’m currently freezing and it feels far colder than 6 degrees out today,I’m sure that warmer days will soon come. But while we are waiting for more spring blooms and sunnier days, we can always eat, and eating well has always been for me what Easter’s all about. Here’s a few feasts that I’m contemplating indulging in this coming weekend.
Boulevard – Easter Buffet Brunch Sunday, April 1, 10:30am to 2:30pm
On Sunday, April 1, a grand Easter buffet brunch will feature a selection of house-baked pastries, eggs benedict, nutella french toast, charcuterie, oysters, leg of lamb, porchetta and more!$78 adults | $30 children (ages 3 – 12) Full menu here.
Boulevard – Easter Sunday Dinner Sunday, April 1, 5 to 10 pm
Easter dinner service offers a three-course prix-fixe menu in Boulevard’s elegant dining room, in addition to the daily à-la-carte dinner menu. – P R I X – F I X E M E N U – $68 per person
spring garlic velouté with side stripe shrimp, parsley, pita chips
roasted leg of lamb herb crust, lemon potato pave, tzatziki, English peas, porcini
passionfruit mousse with coconut ice cream, Peruvian chocolate, passionfruit sauce
Easter Brunch at Rocky Mountain Flatbread Saturday, March 31 & Sunday, April 1
Rocky Mountain Flatbread has an special Easter celebration lined up at both Vancouver Restaurants! Always farm-fresh and locally sourced!
Eggs Benedict with two poached eggs served on a savoury Belgium waffle, wiht hollandaise sauce and heirloom tomato salad. Served with your choice of avocado, smoked salmon or cured ham. $15.50
Handcrafted rosemary grapefruit Stump Gin cocktail $7.95
Easter Brunch at H2 Rotisserie & Bar Brunch Buffet Sunday, April 1, from 11:45 am until 3 pm
The Westin Bayshore’s H2 Rotisserie has an extensive brunch buffet and activities that promise fun for all ages. . Feast on the Chef’s seasonal creations while children take part in an Easter egg hunt in the poolside garden and enjoy a special delivery by the Easter Bunny himself. This Easter spread is one for the books and boasts a variety of seafood on an ice tower; braided Easter bread; granola pancakes; artisanal cheese and charcuterie, and much more. These choices complement chef-manned action stations serving H2’s signature rotisserie chicken and honey-glazed ham, prosciutto sliced to order, and customized omelettes. After the savoury element of the meal, few will be able to resist Easter cookies, chocolates, a fully-stocked candy bar, cinnamon walnut coffee cake, and Easter-themed cupcakes. Throughout the brunch, live music and tableside Caesars, mimosas, and Bloody Marys liven the mood.
The entire experience is available for $70 (adults) and $25 (children under 11). To reserve your table, visit h2restaurant.com or call 604.691.6966.
Dockside Restaurant to celebrate Easter with Marketplace Brunch Buffet Sunday, April 1 10 a.m. AND 1 p.m. Seating
Sharing its Granville Island home with the world-famous public market is a constant inspiration for Dockside Restaurant. The bounty of colourful produce, locally-raised meat, and fresh-caught seafood is a reminder of BC’s bounty and the idea behind the Marketplace Easter Brunch Buffet. The buffet is built around themed stations inspired by Granville Island Market and Fisherman’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy delicious meats from “The Butcher”, local seafood from “The Wharf”, fresh baked goods at “The Market” and classic brunch items at “The Marketplace Kitchen”. Guests will delight at the delicious food on offer at each station, where Dockside’s team has created a spectacular range of over 40 choices, all made from scratch. From local seafood and slow-roasted turkey and beef, to fresh salads and brunch favourites, there are dishes to tempt every appetite. Two seatings: 10AM and 1PM, will be offered on Easter Sunday, April 1st, and the buffet costs $59.95 pp for adults and $32.95 pp for children under 12 (exclusive of taxes and gratuity). The complete menu may be viewed at www.docksidevancouver.com. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 604-685-7070.
