Where To Eat In New York City This Easter

Easter is Sunday, April 9. And if you haven’t made plans yet, book a table for a family get together or feast with friends at one of these excellent New York City restaurants hosting special Easter celebrations, starting at brunch through dinner.

Dowling’s at The Carlyle

Executive Chef Sylvain Delpique has created a 3-course prix fixe menu for $165 per person to enjoy on the Upper East Side. Highlights include East Coast Beach Blonde oysters with ginger-sake mignonette, spring minestrone, a lemon-ricotta raviolo, leg of lamb with mint chimichurri, truffle eggs Benedict, tableside bananas foster and more. Reserve via Tock

The Palm Court

The Plaza, the storied hotel on Central Park South, is offering a specialty Easter Brunch this year. Brunch-goers can enjoy an indulgent menu of specialty carving and seafood stations, soups, salads, gourmet entrees and sumptuous desserts. Guests are encouraged to wear their finest Easter outfits. $315 per adult, $145 per child 12 and under. Reserve via OpenTable

La Goulue

The beloved French bistro on the Upper East Side will feature a $72 two-course prix fixe Easter Brunch menu with a choice of an appetizer and a main course. Selections will include homemade brioche French toast with mascarpone cream and blueberry jam, lobster bisque with celery cream, a shrimp and lobster roll with lime mayonnaise, Entrecôte Parisienne (a 7 oz. angus ribeye steak, arugula, hand-cut fries, horseradish butter or bearnaise) and organic poached eggs with house-smoked salmon. Reserve via OpenTable

Essential by Christophe

Chef Christophe Bellanca’s new spot on the Upper West Side will be offering a special four-course prix fixe dinner menu for the holiday, ideal for celebrating with family. Guests can choose between dishes including white asparagus served with caviar and bergamot cream, comté custard, and a lamb duo with eggplant harissa and pastilla. The grand finale is a selection of desserts meant for sharing. Reserve via Resy

Industry Kitchen

Situated along the East River next to the historic Seaport District, Industry Kitchen will serve brunch specials on Easter Sunday. The special brunch includes appetizers such as deviled eggs and lobster bisque, entrees including Scottish smoked salmon eggs benedict and merguez lamb sausage and harissa ratatouille, and more.

The Regency Bar & Grill

Guests can enjoy a selection of a la carte specials by Executive Chef Manjit Manohar at this elegant Upper East Side eatery. Seasonal brunch items will include baked eggs with plum tomato, pancetta and sourdough toast and short rib Scotch rggs with fava, garbanzo and watermelon radish. Lunch items include scallop and lobster crudo, Dover Sole and Berkshire pork chop. Finish the meal with sweet treats including key lime pie with hotcross bun ice cream and berries. Reserve via Resy