Last-minute Easter dining still available
benedict with pierogi and eggs; rice crepe with broccoli, roasted red peppers, kale, egg whites and Romesco; overnight oats with coconut milk, pomegranate seeds, Marcona almonds and berries; compressed apples and melons with honey whipped ricotta; and a bloody mary bar. There’s also an Easter Ham & Eggs feature available only on Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny will attend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 458 Strawberry Way; 412-2304800; thecommonerpgh.com.
Buffet
Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie, Downtown: The eight-station buffet will feature made-to-order omelets and waffles, salads, a potato bar, pastas and breads, vegetables, a carving station, homemade pierogies and desserts. $49.95; $24.95 for children. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 107 Sixth St.; 412-992-2005; braddocksrestaurant.com.
Eddie Merlot’s, Downtown: Salads, shellfish bar, pastry station, breakfast foods, hot buffet, made-to-order omelets, carving station and assorted desserts. A few standout items include chicken fingers with seasoned fries for the kids, a waffle station, carved filet mignon with sauces, a bananas foster action station and chocolate-covered strawberries. $54.95; $14.95 for ages 4 to 12; free for ages 3 and under. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 444 Liberty Ave.; 412-2357676; eddiemerlots.com/locations/pittsburgh.
Gateway Clipper, Station Square: The riverboat fleet is offering both brunch and dinner cruises for Easter. The brunch buffet includes ham, eggs, French toast, pancakes with blueberry filling, bacon, sausage, salads, chicken breast, sole
and assorted desserts. The dinner buffet includes pork loin, chicken, potatoes, rice pilaf, vegetable sides, salads, rolls and strawberry shortcake. Both cruises are $57 for adults and $26 for children. The brunch cruise boards at 10:15 a.m. and sails until 1 p.m., and the dinner cruise boards at 3:15 p.m. and sails until 6 p.m. 350 W. Station Square Drive; 412-355-7980; gatewayclipper.com.
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, Findlay: Made-to-order omelet and crepe station, chef-carved Angus prime rib, honey-bourbon glazed sustainable salmon, savory sides and desserts. $35; $16 for ages 6 to 12; free for ages 21 and under; extra $5 for one bloody mary or mimosa; extra $9 for bottomless bloody marys and mimosas. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1111 Airport Blvd.; 724-899-6050; facebook.com (search for “Easter Brunch”).
Quaker Steak & Lube, Robinson: Believe it or not, even the wing joint serves Easter brunch. The meatcentric buffet includes carved roast beef, roast turkey with gravy, baked ham with pineapple, oven-baked chicken, breaded boneless wingsand more. $16.99; $14.99 for seniors; $6.99 for ages 10 and under. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 110 Andrew Drive; 412-4943344; thelube.com/locations/ pennsylvania/robinson/.
Roman Bistro, Forest Hills: Carving station with roast beef, leg of lamb and ham, plus breakfast foods, omelet and waffle station, pastries, smoked salmon, chicken marsala, baked ziti, greens and beans, deviled eggs, salad bar and desserts. $23; $11 for ages 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and under. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2104 Ardmore Blvd.; 412-871-3704; romanbistro.
Roost, Downtown: Brunch will include a cold breakfast station, small bites station, breakfast buffet, omelet station, carving station and dessert station. Some features include freshly baked pastries, free-range lamb chops, traditional breakfast foods, cured ham, and buttermilk panna cotta with grapefruit gelee. $39; $18 for children; free for those under age 6. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 242 Forbes Ave.; 412-2811134; revelandroost.com.
Runner Stone Mill House, Findlay: The Easter buffet includes a made-to-order omelet station; breakfast food station; salad station; hot buffet and carving station with ham, prime rib, chicken marsala, tilapia and sides; and a dessert station with doughnut hole bar, tuxedo chocolate cake, carrot cake, strawberry cream cake, mousse shots and fresh fruit. The kids’ station will feature chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, pizza bites and french fries. Cost is $29.95; $22.95 for seniors; $15.95 for ages 5 to 12; free for ages 4 and under. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 AtenRoad; 412-490-6690.
Sunny Jim’s, Kilbuck: Carving station with prime rib, ham and smoked turkey, plus English baked cod, chicken marsala, rigatoni, pot roast, shrimp, mussels, made-to-order omelets, potato and vegetable sides, breakfast foods, a pastry and cake tray, and a bloody mary and mimosa bar. $17.99; $7.99 for ages 10 and under. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 255 Camp Horne Road; 412-761-6700; sunnyjimstavern.com.
Washington Brewing Company, Washington: Brunch buffet includes ham, prime rib, lamb, sides, salads and desserts. $35; $18 for children under 12. 28 East Maiden St.; 724-222-5050; thewashingtonbrewingcompany.
Italian
Lidia’s, Strip District: The Easter menu is a $45 prix fixe dinner with three courses. First course, served family style, is Caesar salad, raw garden vegetable salad, crostini with crab and horseradish, and arancini with peas and prosciutto. For the entree, diners can choose between a variety of dishes including gnocchi, cannelloni, rainbow trout, lamb chops, chicken and beef. Dessert, also served family style, is ricotta cheesecake, carrot cake, jam crostata and chocolate almond cantucci. Children’s choices are $16. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1400 Smallman St. Reservations: 412-5520150; lidias-pittsburgh.com.
Senti, Lawrenceville: Easter specials include a salad of marinated artichokes, carrots and arugula ($10); gnocchi with duck ragu and goat cheese ($22), porchetta eggs benedict with roasted asparagus ($16); braised lamb shank over polenta ($40); pan-seared skate with white bean puree, roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled broccolini ($28); and a raspberry puff pastry ($9) for dessert. Noon to 8 p.m. 3473 Butler St.; 412-5864347; sentirestaurant.com.
Steak
Eddie V’s, Downtown: The regular menu is available all day, but there’s also a prix fixe brunch menu with choices of appetizers, entrees and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls. Entree selections include steak and eggs, lobster quiche Florentine, shrimp and grits, Alaska king crab, and crispy chicken white cheddar jalapeno biscuits. $49; $15 for children. The lounge will have live piano from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and jazz from 4 to 8 p.m. 501 Grant St.; 412-391-1714; eddiev.com.
Morton’s the Steakhouse, Downtown: The $59 Steak & Lobster Special is available only on Easter Sunday. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. 625 Liberty Ave.; 412261-7141; mortons.com/pittsburgh/.