12 Must-Try Easter Brunches in Newport Beach
Easter Sunday is just days away, and if you haven’t made plans yet, it’s time to hop to it! Newport Beach’s best restaurants are serving up egg-cellent brunches featuring flowing champagne, seafood displays, and beautiful bay views. Our city is blooming with festivities this spring! Here’s exactly where to eat on Easter in Newport Beach.
The Resort at Pelican Hill
This Easter, The Resort at Pelican Hill is offering not one but three elevated brunch experiences. The Great Room Buffet (10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) features seasonal dishes like Snake River Farms pork loin, grilled asparagus with prosciutto, pancakes, omelets and housemade infused butters—all set to live piano. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon art, a bunny petting zoo (12-2 p.m.), and a festive Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m.
At the Pelican Grill (11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.), indulge in a refined brunch with a caviar trolley, poke bar and carving stations serving harissa-rubbed lamb and beef tenderloin, accompanied by a strolling violinist. Prefer to brunch poolside? Head to Coliseum Pool & Grill (7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.) for bakery treats, an omelet bar and à la carte favorites like Caprese Avocado Toast and Brûléed Oats.
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Shore at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Celebrate Easter at Shore inside the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach with a sumptuous brunch that includes breakfast favorites, charcuterie, sushi, carving stations, and sweet treats.
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VEA Newport Beach
The Easter bunny is making an appearance at VEA Newport Beach! VEA will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Sightings from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. The expansive egg hunt will take place on the Marea Lawn, providing a beautiful backdrop of the Newport Beach Country Club and the ocean beyond. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around for photo ops with guests.
Easter Sunday Brunch at Fashion Island
Hop into the joy of the season with a festive Easter Sunday Brunch at The Lot at Fashion Island! Enjoy a vibrant buffet filled with brunch favorites—from made-to-order omelets and classic Eggs Benedict to sweet Belgian waffles, and delicious desserts. From 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, bring the whole family for fun activities, including a scavenger hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny, who’ll be making rounds and taking photos with guests! The drinks will also be flowing with a Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar.
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Balboa Bay Resort
Celebrate Easter Sunday in style at Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s only waterfront resort, where an indulgent Easter Brunch in Newport Beach awaits on Sunday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Set in the resort’s stunning Grand Ballroom and waterfront terrace, this springtime fête features chef-driven stations with elevated favorites like Pistachio Crusted Lamb Rack, made-to-order omelets and crepes, a bountiful seafood display of oysters and snow crab claws and decadent desserts including Espresso Pot de Crème and Blood Orange Cheesecake. With live entertainment, a photo booth and a balloon artist for the little ones, it’s the ultimate Easter destination for the whole family.
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Billy’s at The Beach
Enjoy this Easter with bay views and brunch! Billy’s at The Beach is offering a 3-course brunch menu with the signature aloha spirit you would expect there. For $50 per guest, you can expect clam chowder, fish tacos, and malasadas. We guarantee you won’t leave hungry.
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Bayside Restaurant
Treat yourself to a champagne brunch at Bayside Restaurant this Easter in Newport Beach and experience a decadent three-course meal ($93 per adult; $38 per child). Choose between starters like crab cakes or roasted beets for your first course, then decide between steak and eggs, The Bayside Benedict, wild mushroom-crusted halibut and other delicious entrees. Don’t worry—we didn’t forget about dessert, which includes your choice of chocolate three-layer mousse or New York-style Cheesecake.
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Easter Premier Brunch Cruise
If on-the-water dining is more your style, City Cruises is hosting a luxury Easter Premier Brunch Cruise you won’t want to miss! Revel in Newport Beach’s beautiful spring weather and enjoy amazing photo backdrops, a tasty brunch buffet, free-flowing champagne and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. There’s no better way to take in incredible views of the city’s scenery while making special spring memories with friends and family.
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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Indulge in harbor views and delectable cuisine this Easter in Newport Beach at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar! This on-the-water restaurant offers a cozy and refined place to celebrate, and on Sunday, April 20, the restaurant is serving up a delicious Easter brunch in Newport Beach. Starting at $65 per guest, you and your family or friends can enjoy a curated two-course meal with tasty options like The Winery Eggs Benedict, Santa Barbara Smoked Salmon, Braised Beef Short Rib Hash & Fried Eggs and more. There will also be add-ons available, like caviar, crab legs and oysters.
Make your reservation here or by calling (949) 999-6622.
The Mayor’s Table at Lido House
Celebrate Easter in Newport Beach with a seasonal, chef-curated brunch at The Mayor’s Table at the beautiful Lido House hotel! Enjoy fresh starters from live-action stations, including fruit and yogurt parfaits, smoothies, concha and a chilled raw bar with oysters, blue prawns and MT Ceviche. Choose one made-to-order entree like Ribeye CAB Steak, Kurobuta Ham with cherry gastrique, Lobster Benedict, Carrot Bolognese or SoCal Hash, then finish with sweet treats such as Chef Sanchez’s signature carrot cake, chocolate-covered strawberries, cookies, soft serve and more. Priced at $105 per adult and $75 for kids 12 and under (children under 3 eat free), this festive Easter brunch in Newport Beach is a flavorful way to celebrate the holiday.
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CUCINA enoteca
Perched on the outskirts of Newport Beach’s shopping mecca, Fashion Island, CUCINA enoteca is a California-Italian kitchen and wine shop that is rolling out several Easter brunch specials from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant boasts the perfect setting for a spring celebration with its light-filled dining room, lush patio, colorful pastel artwork and abundance of florals. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento’s brunch specials bring a California-Italian spin to traditional Easter fare. Indulge in dishes like lemon ricotta pancakes, frittatas with caramelized onions, goat cheese and arugula and smoked salmon with potato hash, dill creme fraiche, pickled red onion and capers.
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Celebrate Easter in elevated style at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, where a decadent 3-Course Easter Weekend Brunch Menu awaits. Available Saturday, April 19, and Easter Sunday, April 20, this springtime feast features standout entrees like the Sliced Tenderloin & French Onion Frittata with tomato hollandaise and roasted asparagus, and the indulgent Filet Mignon with North Atlantic Lobster Tail, served with drawn butter. Start with a refreshing Strawberry Fennel Salad or comforting Potato Leek Soup, and end on a sweet note with the Lime Cheesecake Tart topped with housemade chantilly. Pair it all with festive cocktails like the Tropical Twist Mimosa or the Ultimate Bloody Mary. Brunch starts at $55 per guest, with a Children’s 3-Course Menu and full dinner menu available all day.
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