Way back when, Lent was much more rigorous a religious requirement than it is nowadays, but, still, feasting on Easter is a tradition many restaurants are glad to help out with.
Taking the family out to a sumptuous brunch after Easter church services is a great way to celebrate all the life-renewing aspects of the season. Here is a list–probably not all-inclusive, but the best info we now have–of restaurants serving brunch Sunday, April 20.
Winston’s (Sullivan University)
3101 Bardstown Rd.
(502) 486-0980
$25 for an appetizer, entrée, and dessert ($16 for children ages 4-10; 4 and under dine for free).
The English Grill (The Brown Hotel)
335 E. Broadway
(502) 583-1234
An elegant sit-down meal at The English Grill, seatings at 11:30 and 11:45 a.m., 1:15 and 1:30 p.m.
$59 per person ($20 for children ages 4-12; 4 and under dine for free).
J. Graham’s Café (The Brown Hotel)
335 E. Broadway
(502) 583-1234
Reservation times for the buffet are the same as at the English Grill upstairs.
$38 per person ($18 for children ages 4-12; 4 and under dine for free).
Crowne Plaza
830 Phillips Ln.
(502) 367-2251
A family-friendly brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$35; $31 for seniors;($17.50 for children ages 6-12; 5 and under dine for free.
Belle of Louisville
The Easter cruise boards at 12:30 p.m. and cruises from 1-3 p.m.
The Easter Bunny will be on board to visit during the buffet meal.
$40; $25 for children ages 3-12.
Optional cruise without dining as well.
BLU Italian Grille (Downtown Marriott)
280 Jefferson St.
(502) 671-4285
Brunch served 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
$39 per person (includes bottomless sparkling wine).
Live jazz will accompany the meal.
Archibald Cochran Ballroom (The Galt House)
140 N. Fourth St.
(502) 568-4241
Brunch will be served in the Archibald Cochran Ballroom 10 a.m.-4p.m.
Photo ops with the Easter bunny and an Easter-themed petting zoo.
$35 for adults; children ages 12 and under $15, 3 and under free.
RIVUE Restaurant (The Galt House)
140 N. Fourth St.
(502) 568-4239
An indulgent brunch while getting a panorama at the revolving dining room atop the hotel.
$50 for adults ($17.50 for children ages 10 and under, three and under dine for free).
Eddie Merlot’s
455 S. Fourth St.
(502) 584-3266
Brunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
$34.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids 4-12.
Dinner menu available after 5.
Limestone Restaurant
1001 Forest Green Blvd.
(502) 426-7477
Buffet brunch served 10 a.m.- p.m.
$29 for adults; $25 for seniors; $18 children 6-12 years old; 5 and younger free.
The Oakroom (Seelbach Hilton)
500 S. Fourth St.
(502) 585-3200
The famous Royal Brunch buffet, tricked out for Easter.
$55 for adults; children ages 5-12 $30; children ages 4 and under free.
Varanese
2106 Frankfort Ave.
(502) 899-9904
A la carte brunch menu starting at 11:30 a.m.
Village Anchor
1507 Park Rd. (Anchorage)
(502) 708-1850
Village a al carte brunch menu served 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dinner service 5-10 p.m.
Volare Italian Restaurant
2300 Frankfort Ave.
(502) 894-4446
Brunch buffet 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
$30 for adults; $15 for children 12 years old and younger.
Regular dinner service begins at 5 p.m.