San Diegans looking to eat out for Easter have options ranging from full brunch buffets with carving stations to child-centered outdoor dining opportunities with egg hunts to accompany the meal.
They can order street tacos, strawberry spring salad, Baja chilaquiles and all manners of French toast. And of course, there will be lot and lots of carrot cake.
Here’s a look at some of the dining options for Easter 2026. All of these meals take place on Easter, April 5, unless otherwise noted. Reservations are recommended.
Arlo, Mission Valley
This Town & Country Resort restaurant will serve an Easter Golden Egg Brunch Buffet featuring seafood, salads, pastries, breakfast items, pastas, braised short ribs and more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be three children’s Easter egg hunts at 9:30 a.m. (children 4 and under), 10 a.m. (ages 5-8) and 10:30 a.m. (ages 9-12). $99 for ages 13 and up, $40 for ages 5-12. Children 4 and under are free. 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. 619-908-5058, arlosandiego.com/easter
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Carlsbad
An a la carte brunch menu will be served with items including hummus toast, BLT Benedict to prime rib French dip sandwich. There will also be shareable and large plates, as well as a “little chefs” menu for children. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 6981 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. blackrailkitchen.com
The Butcher Shop, Kearny Mesa
Meat lovers can find a wide range of options at The Butcher Shop on Easter, including snow crab legs, a street taco bar, pork belly mac and cheese, short ribs and a sirloin carving station. There will also be breakfast favorites such as Belgian waffles and made-to-order omelets as well as starter salads and a collection of chef’s picks for desserts. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5255 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego. $90 for adults, $75 for seniors, $45 for kids 12 and under. butchershopsandiego.com/easter-brunch-buffet
Casino Inn Bar & Grill, Alpine
Live music will accompany Easter brunch at Casino Inn Bar & Grill. On the menu are a breakfast scramble, monte cristo sandwich, Easter omelette, strawberry spring salad and other brunch staples. Kids can participate in an egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny from 1 to 2 p.m. Music will be provided by BIG SKY MOON. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Casino Inn Bar & Grill, 1155 Alpine Blvd., Alpine. casinoinnbar.com/events/easter-brunch-at-casino-inn
Common Grounds Cafe, San Marcos
For a more casual dining experience on Eater, families can try Common Grounds Cafe, which will offer a kids station and live Bluegrass music. The cafe will have carving stations for both ribeye and ham. Entree and side options include roasted salmon, shrimp scampi with linguini and an omelette station. Chocolate-covered strawberries, cheesecake bites and black bean brownies are on the dessert menu. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Common Grounds Cafe, 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos. $65 for adults, $25 for kids ages 12 and under. tericommongroundscafe.com/event-details/easter-brunch-2026
Cork & Craft, Rancho Bernardo
An all-you-can-eat Easter brunch will feature Asian dishes like sushi rolls, nigiri, curry tater tots, egg fried rice, potstickers, chicken karaage and mochi ice cream. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $55. 16990 Via Tazon, San Diego. corkandcraft.net
Glass Box, Del Mar Heights
This contemporary Asian restaurant in the Sky Deck restaurant hall will serve a classic Easter brunch with French toast, omelets, eggs Benedict and pancakes, as well as Asian favorites like nigiri, sushi rolls, longevity noodles, fried rice and robata skewers. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $65. 12841 El Camino Real, Suite 203, San Diego. glassboxsd.com
Huntresses’ oefus en mayo dish made with soft boiled egg, potato rostie, smoked trout roe, nduja bacon bits, tomato aioli, and dill. (RMD Group)
Huntress, Gaslamp
San Diegans can enjoy the cityscape during Easter dinner with a menu of special dishes including oefus en mayo, as well as a Wagyu carbonara. Also on the menu will be buttermilk fried rabbit and for dessert, a broken rose dessert made with chocolate mousse and raspberry compote. There will also be an Easter wine special, Fernando Pighin pinot grigio for $14 a glass or $42 a bottle, and a special carrot cake cocktail. 5 to 10 p.m. 376 Fifth Ave., San Diego. huntresssteak.com
Truffle French toast with condensed milk Anglaise is an add-on item on the Easter brunch menu at Kingfisher restaurant in San Diego’s Golden Hill. (Michael Ly)
Kingfisher, Golden Hill
This modern Vietnamese restaurant will be serving its first-ever Easter brunch, a seasonal three-course Vietnamese meal served family style. Dishes will include duck fat biscuits, spring salad with poached shrimp, bo kho braised short ribs and add-on items like truffle French toast. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $85 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under. 2469 Broadway, San Diego. kingfishersd.com
The Marine Room, La Jolla Shores
A three-course, prix-fixe brunch will be served in the oceanfront dining room. Menu highlights will include Peruvian seafood crudo, West Coast oysters, crab cakes Benedict with caviar, Australian Wagyu steak and eggs, truffle croque madame and more. Price includes wine and mimosas for ages 21 and up. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $150, adults. $75, children under 12. 1950 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla. marineroom.com/upcoming-happenings
Nick & G’s, Rancho Santa Fe
An Easter brunch buffet will feature dishes including chilled seafood, a prime rib carving station, made-to-order omelets, truffle ravioli, wood-fired pizzas and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. $110, adults. $40, children ages 5-10. Seatings are limited to 90 minutes. 858-771-1871, nickandgs.com
NÓMADA, Carlsbad
Chef Alex Carballo is infusing his Sinaloan heritage into the menu for this year’s Easter brunch. There will be a live taco station featuring homemade tortillas and carved meats. In addition to other Mexican brunch dishes, guests can also eat churros and visit a dessert station. 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. Adults can enjoy the buffet for $67, while kids eat for $24. nomadadining.com
Queenstown Village, La Jolla
Locals can watch as their little ones search for Easter eggs around the dining room and patio at Queenstown Village. To eat, they can choose from avocado toast, stead and eggs, breakfast fried rice, a nectarine grove cinnamon role, hoison pork Benedit and a lamb smash burger.1044 Wall St., La Jolla. q-town.com
The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina gets a visit from the Easter Bunny. (Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina)
Red Marlin, Mission Bay
In Mission Bay, special cocktails will be a highlight of Easter Brunch at Red Marlin. The names of these festive drinks are Aztec Bunny, Spring Bloom and Bloom and Bitter. To eat, guests will find carving stations, made-to-order omelets, cheese and charcuterie, seafood, salads and other options on a brunch buffet. They can also take photos with the Easter Bunny from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and participate in an egg hunt and egg decorating from 2 to 3 p.m. 1441 Quivira Road, San Diego. $110 for adults, $45 for children aged 5 to 12. Kids ages 4 and under eat for free. redmarlinsandiego.com
Red Tail Bar & Grill, El Cajon
At the Singing Hills Golf Club, the Red Tail Bar & Grill is hosting an brunch buffet on Easter. Visitors will find a seafood carving station, steak station and an opportunity for made-to-order pasta. Also available will be buttermilk and carrot cake pancakes, Belgian waffles and a custom omelet station. For desert, carrot cheesecake and mango passion fruit mouse are on the menu. For entertainment, there will be an egg hunt and Easter Bunny photos from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as well as a petting zoo. Reservation required. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon. $95 for adults, $48 for children ages 12 and under. singinghillsgolfclub.com/dine
Steak and eggs Benedict is one of the dishes guests can expect on the Easter menu at Rumorosa. (Sheraton San Diego Resort)
Rumorosa, Harbor Island
Brunch by the bay is an option at Rumorosa. Diners can order steak and eggs Benedict, hot toddy French toast, tamales and other seasonal dishes. For dessert, guests can order carrot cake and raspberry pavlova. There will also be live music, an egg hunt for kids and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego. $85 for adults, $35 for children. event.marriott.com/sansi-sheraton-san-diego-resort/events/san-diego/easter-brunch-at-rumorosa-11396596
Sally’s Waterfront Dining, Gaslamp
Easter brunch at Sally’s Waterfront Dining comes with a family-friendly egg hunt after the meal. Kids will receive a basket to use for the hunt and can sit at a kids table with activities. To eat, families can enjoy brunch items such as Baja chilaquiles and tres leches French toast. There will also be a special price for Prosecco and seasonal cocktails.11:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Place, San Diego. sallyssandiego.com/happenings/easter-brunch-egg-hunt-at-sallys
The Seabird, Oceanside
This oceanfront resort will host a buffet brunch in its ballroom and terrace, with a waffle bar, build-your-own omelets, seafood and meat-carving stations and an extensive lineup of desserts. $115 for adults, $55 for children. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 101 Mission Ave., Oceanside. theseabirdresort.com/events
STK Steakhouse is serving several different kinds of deviled eggs for Easter, including an option topped with caviar. (STK Steakhouse)
STK Steakhouse, downtown
This steakhouse’s a la carte Easter brunch menu will feature a breakfast burger, pancakes, deviled eggs, braised lamb shank and prime rib, with entrée prices starting at $15 and ranging to $120 for a jumbo lobster tail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 600 F St., San Diego. 619-354-5988, stksteakhouse.com
Meyer lemon Benedict, a quinoa breakfast power bowl and other brunch options available at Wild Hare Bar Garden for Easter Brunch. (Gabe Halvor)
Wild Hare Bar Garden, Gaslamp Quarter
Inside the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, a holiday celebration will take place on the Saturday of Easter weekend. There will be live music, Aperol Spritz specials, vendor pop-ups and an opportunity to learn about and adopt rabbits. Wild Hare Bar Garden will serve a full brunch menu, including a quinoa breakfast power bowl, Meyer lemon Benedict, a California breakfast burrito and bananas foster french toast. 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4. 401 K St., San Diego. wildharebargarden.com/event/hop-sip-bloom