Easter dinner with all the fixings and none of the fuss
The eggs have been dyed in appropriately spring-like colors, the sweets have been hidden around the house and fresh flowers have been placed on the table, but what are you going to do about dinner on Easter Sunday?
For those who would rather celebrate with friends and family without worrying about the cleanup, numerous Greater Columbus restaurants are offering special menus and packages on Easter, which this year, falls on April 17.
Here is a sampling of area restaurants that will be open on Easter Sunday for dine-in service. Also included are other restaurants that will offer carryout service, including pickup or delivery. Menu highlights, hours and reservation details are noted. Call for other information.
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Restaurants offering dine-in/carryout service The Avenue Steak Tavern
94 N. High St., Dublin; 1307 Grandview Ave., Grandview Heights
Details: Brunch a la carte menu (beginning at 11 a.m.), includes eggs Benedict ($14.99), short rib hash ($14.99) and hot chicken and biscuits ($12.99).
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-591-9000 (Dublin); 614485-9447 (Grandview Heights); www.theavenuesteaktavern.com
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 E. Johnstown Road Details: Brunch buffet (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), includes eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage, carving station, made-toorder omelets, chilled salads, shrimps
and desserts ($39.99, or $18.99 for ages 6-12, free for age 5 and younger).
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-855-9840, www.thebarncolumbus.com
Buxton Inn
313 E. Broadway, Granville Details: Three-course menu (11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), includes choice of salad; choice of ham dinner, New York strip, Parmesan-crusted salmon, chicken Florentine or seafood Chesapeake; and choice of dessert ($45 per person); kids’ menu includes choice of house salad, mixed fruit cup and applesauce; choice of ham, chicken tenders or macaroni and cheese; and choice of dessert ($20 per child).
Reservations: required (must be made by April 16)
Contact: 740-587-0001, www.buxtoninn.com
Cameron’s American Bistro
2185 W. Dublin-granville Road Details: Brunch a la carte menu (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), includes French toast ($14), steak and eggs ($23) and eggs Benedict ($15).
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-885-3663, www.cameronsamericanbistro.com
Columbus Fish Market
1245 Olentangy River Road
Details: Three-course prix fixe menu (11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.), includes choice of salad or New England clam chowder; choice of filet and shrimp scampi, Shanghai sea bass or ginger-crusted salmon; and dessert ($39 to $55 per person).
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-291-3474, www.mitchellsfishmarket.com
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
6360 Frantz Road, Dublin; 1615 Old Henderson Road, Upper Arlington
Details: A la carte menu (3 to 7 p.m.); also available for carryout: A Memorable Easter Dinner: choice of whole roasted tenderloin ($299) or lamb racks ($199), both served with salad, sides and dessert (serves 6-8); orders 72 hours in advance of pickup time.
Contact: 614-717-2828 (Frantz Road); 614-442-3310 (Old Henderson Road); www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar
Hotel Leveque, 50 W. Broad St. Details: Easter at the Keep (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.): menu includes deviled eggs with crispy bacon, garlic asparagus, brown sugar-glazed ham, lemon-brined chicken, rosemary roast beef, assorted fruit and carrot cake (family style: $45; 11 and younger: $15).
Reservations: required
Contact: 614-224-9500, www.thekeepcolumbus.com
Lindey’s Restaurant & Bar
169 E. Beck St., German Village
Details: A la carte brunch menu (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), includes lemon-ricotta pancakes ($13), salmon tartine ($16) and eggs Lindey’s ($20); Easter All-day a la carte menu (10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.): menu includes Chilean sea bass ($48), burger ($17) steak frites ($30), tournedos of beef ($40), soups, salads, appetizers and desserts.
Reservations: recommended Contact: 614-228-4343, www.lindeys.com
Martini Modern Italian
445 N. High St., Short North Details: Brunch menu (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), includes Martini eggs Benedict (15), cinnamon French toast ($14), and lobster and eggs ($24).
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-224-8259, www.martinimodernitalian.com
Mccormick & Schmick’s
3965 New Bond St., Easton Town Center
Details: Prix fixe menu (11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.), includes choice of soup or salad, choice of cedar plank-roasted salmon, scallops ala linguini, center-cut filet mignon or Chilean sea bass Oscar; and dessert ($39 to $60).
Reservations: highly recommended Contact: 614-476-3663, www.mccormickandschmicks.com
Mitchell’s Steakhouse
1408 Polaris Parkway, Polaris; 45 N. 3rd St., Downtown
Details: Prix fixe three-course menu (1 to 8 p.m.), includes choice of tenderloin duet ($65), 7-ounce filet mignon ($64); 10-ounce filet mignon ($74); Gouda-stuffed chicken ($45); or shrimp scampi ($45).
Reservations: recommended Contact: 614-888-2467 (Polaris Parkway); 614-621-2333 (North 3rd Street); www.mitchellssteakhouse.com
The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro
1092 Bethel Road, Northwest Side
Details: Four-course menu (12:30 to 5 p.m.), includes choice of chilled shrimp and crabmeat ragout, duck terrine or heart of palm and avocado; choice of spring salad or classic lobster bisque; choice of slow-roasted leg of lamb, beef filet mignon, pan-seared Norwegian salmon or seasonal vegetarian presentation; and choice of dessert ($68 per person); four-course carryout menu also available, includes spring
salad, lobster bisque, duet of panseared salmon and beef filet mignon and triple chocolate torte ($65 per person); orders by April 8 (or when sold out) for pickup from 1 to 3 p.m. April 16. Reservations: required
Contact: 614-451-9774, www.refectory.com
Vittoria
10241 Sawmill Parkway, Powell
Details: Brunch buffet (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), includes chicken marsala, baked salmon with Cajun bearnaise sauce, French toast, bacon, salads and desserts ($45, or $20 for ages 3-9). Reservations: recommended Contact: 614-791-8100, www.vittoriacolumbus.com
CARRYOUT SERVICE ONLY The Berwick
3250 Refugee Road, East Side Details: Easter feast includes choice of two entrees (choose from chicken marsala, honey-and-brown-sugarglazed ham, homemade lasagna, roast leg of lamb, homemade cheese manicotti); choice of three sides (au gratin potatoes, candied yams, pan and lemon risotto, dill-buttered carrots, Italian-style green beans, southern collard greens, tortellini with homemade vodka sauce); and mixed green salad with dressing, rolls and butter and assorted miniature dessert bars ($136 for four; $350 for 10); orders by 5 p.m. April 7 for pickup 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 16 or 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 17; or delivery at various times on April 15.
Contact: 614-235-7100; www.the-berwick.com
Bravo Italian Kitchen
1803 Olentangy River Road; 3000 Hayden Road, Northwest Side
Details: Easter Weekend Package, includes choice of salad; main course (choose from chicken Parmesan, shrimp scampi, chicken marsala, pasta Bravo, pasta Woozie); and dessert (starting at $18.49 per person); pickup, curbside or delivery April 15-17.
Contact: 614-291-8210 (Olentangy River Road); 614-791-1245 (Hayden Road); www.bravoitalian.com
Brio Italian Grille
1500 Polaris Parkway, Polaris; 3993 Easton Station, Easton Town Center
Details: Easter at Home with Brio package includes choice of salad; main course (choose from chicken limone, grilled chicken marsala, pasta Brio, pasta alla vodka); and dessert (starting at $23.50 per person); pickup, curbside or delivery April 15-17
Contact: 614-410-0310 (Polaris Parkway); 614-416-4745 (Easton); www.brioitalian.com
Carfagna’s
1440 Gemini Place, Polaris Area
Details: Dinner for 6 to 10, includes chicken parmigiana feast ($169); lasagna feast ($159); spiral ham dinner ($169); beef tenderloin feast ($219); and leg of lamb dinner ($189); orders by April 13 for pickup 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 16.
Contact: 614-846-6340, www.carfagnasshop.com
Der Dutchman
445 S. Jefferson Route 42, Plain City
Details: Family feasts for 5 ($84.99), 10 ($149.99) or 20 ($259.99), includes choice of turkey or ham, dressing, gravy, sides and rolls; orders by April 13 for pickup 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 16.
Contact: 614-873-3414, www.dhgroup.com