Why Easter Brunch is Your Best Bet for a Hoppin’ Good Celebration

By Alexis Larsen, Dine Out Dayton Correspondent
April 11, 2025

easter brunch

Let’s be honest—planning a big holiday at home can feel a bit… egg-hausting. Fortunately, several restaurants in town are hosting some terrific Easter brunches that offer the opportunity to relax, reconnect, and raise a glass with the people you love most.

Put down the spatula and step away from the dishwasher. Someone else is doing the cooking and the cleanup. That means you can spend more time making memories—not scrambled eggs.

This Easter, trade the apron for a reservation, the oven timer for a toast, and the stress for syrup. Your family (and your sanity) will thank you.

From crispy bacon to sweet pastries to Belgian waffle bars, there’s something for everyone (even your picky uncle who only eats beige food).

Here’s a look at the best bunny-approved buffets around.

🐣 Hotel Versailles

Sunday, April 20

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
22 N. Center St., Versailles

The most impressive menu that we’ve come across so far is at Hotel Versailles. This destination may be a drive, but it’s worth every mile blending modern accommodations and rich history with a chef-driven, farm-to-table menu that evolves with seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors. They have more than just a meal planned with an Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter bunny, plus bottomless mimosas for just $15. Keep the champagne close by!

🎉 Easter festivities

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. and Noon in the Courtyard
📸 Photos with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

🍽️ Brunch Buffet Menu

  • Smoked salmon with crème fraîche, artisan crackers, red onion & capers
  • Artisanal charcuterie & cheese board with antipasti, jams & mustards
  • Broccoli salad with aged cheddar, cranberries, applewood bacon & creamy dressing
  • Romaine salad with bacon lardons, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cheddar & house-made ranch
  • Roasted cauliflower with pancetta, brown butter, golden raisins & chili flake
  • Whipped Yukon potatoes with Gruyère & roasted garlic
  • Roasted carrot & asparagus quiche with local chèvre
  • Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole with rum caramel & vanilla cream
  • Buttermilk biscuits & sausage gravy
  • Kentucky fried chicken with Tabasco & honey
  • Eggs Benedict with ham & ancho lime hollandaise
  • Slow-roasted prime rib and Honey-glazed ham carving station
  • Assorted pastries including carrot cake, fudge brownie with peanut butter mousse, lemon blueberry cheesecake, streusel coffee cake, milk bread rolls

🍹 Beverages:
Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marys – Just $15!

💵 Pricing:

Adults: $60
Seniors: $50
Kids (6–12): $19
Kids 5 & under: FREE

📞 Reservations recommended:
Book your table online at hotelversaillesohio.com/silas-creative-kitchen

🐣 Smith’s Boathouse

Sunday, April 20

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
439 N. Elm Street, Troy

Easter is extra awesome when you have great water views because it adds a serene, refreshing vibe to the celebration—perfect for slowing down and enjoying the moment. The natural beauty of the views and setting at Smith’s Boathouse creates a peaceful backdrop for Easter brunch. Plus, sunshine sparkling off the water just hits different with a mimosa in hand! 🐣🌊🍹

🍹 Cocktails:

  • Mimosa
  • Bloody Mary
  • Old Fashioned
  • Espresso Martini

🥐 Starters:

  • Warm Biscuits & Honey
  • Baked Crab Dip

🍽️ Main Menu:

  • Crab Frittata with jumbo lump crab, crème fraîche, cherry tomato, spring onions, herbs, asparagus & hollandaise
  • Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
  • Brioche French Toast
  • Steak & Eggs
  • Boathouse Salad with Grilled Chicken
  • Boathouse Burger
  • Grilled Salmon

📞 Reservations are highly recommended —call (937) 335-3837 to book your table.

🌸 El Meson

Sunday, April 20

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
903 E Dixie Dr, Dayton

Celebrate Easter with bold, delicious flavors at El Meson’s annual Easter brunch buffet! Featuring vibrant Latin-inspired dishes, a waffle station, and sweet treats, it’s a festive dining experience the whole family will enjoy.

🍽️ Brunch Buffet Menu Highlights:

  • Pollo Sudado – Colombian-style chicken with potatoes
  • Caribbean Rum Glazed Ham
  • Cuban Beef Picadillo
  • Seafood Zarzuela with pasta
  • Scrambled Egg Casserole
  • Garbanzos with Spinach
  • Grits & Chorizo
  • Manchego Scalloped Potatoes
  • Mexican Roasted Street Corn
  • Mixed Green Salad
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Belgian Waffle Station
  • Assorted Desserts

💵 Pricing:

Adults: $47
Kids 12 & under: $24

📞 Reservations are required.

🐣 Loose Ends Brewing

Sunday, April 12 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
890 South Main Street, Centerville

Loose Ends is serving their full brunch menu with fan favorites and festive flavors everyone will love. Plus beer. If you want casual and flavorful this is a winner.

🍽️ Brunch highlights:

🥓 Morning After Burger
🍳 American Breakfast Burrito
🧇 Belgium Style Chicken & Waffles
🥑 Fresh Lime Avocado Toast
👧 Kid-friendly classics

🍹 Drink pairings:

  • Mr. Kent’s Award-Winning Bloody Mary
  • Craft Beer & Brunch Cocktails
  • Fresh Mimosas & Lemonades

🪑 Reservations are highly recommended! 👉 Reserve Your Table Now

🐣 Dublin Pub

Sunday, April 12

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
300 Wayne Ave, Dayton

Celebrate Easter with a hearty and festive Brunch Buffet at Dublin Pub! Bring your appetite and enjoy a wide variety of brunch and lunch favorites in a cozy pub atmosphere.

🍽️ Brunch Buffet Includes:

  • Carving Station: Prime Rib, Ham, Ribs (while supplies last)
  • Omelet & Hash Brown Bar (Build Your Own)
  • Biscuits & Gravy
  • Bacon, Sausage & Eggs
  • Fresh Salad & Fruit Salad
  • Bagels & Artisan Bread Station
  • Assorted Desserts
  • Shepherd’s Pie
  • Corned Beef & Cabbage
  • Plus a variety of lunch items

🥂 Drinks & Extras:

$5 Bloody Marys & Mimosas
Bloody Mary Bar – Includes a variety of hot sauces & garnishes!

💵 Pricing:

Adults: $39.99
Children (6–12): $15.99
Kids 5 & under: FREE

🪑 Reservations:

Parties of 6 or more: Email amanda@dubpub.com
Walk-ins welcome for all other group sizes