Brevard Zoo's buffet to spots near the water: Easter brunches abound on Space Coast
- Easter brunches across Brevard County offer a variety of dining options, from buffet-style meals to carving stations and seafood entrees.
The bunny is not the only animal that celebrates Easter.
This year's culinary festivities will begin from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge of the Brevard Zoo, in what has become an annual event.
A diverse buffet, including a waffle-topping station with gluten-free and vegan options, will be offered; sustainable Easter practices will be explained; enrichment items for animals will be created; lawn games will be played; and photos will be taken.
Furthermore, each attendee will receive a 15% discount on zoo admission valid the day of the brunch.
One ticket for a beer, wine or mimosa will be included for each adult guest, with the opportunity to purchase additional drinks.
Costs are $50 per adult member or $45 per non-member; $35 and $45 per child; free for children 2 and younger.
Visit https://brevardzoo.org/special-events/easter-brunch for more information.
As for Easter Sunday itself, the best brunches around figure to include:
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront,2605 N. Hwy. A1A,Melbourne:A buffet brunch with eggs, salads, fresh fruits, cheese, seafood, quiche, pasta, stuffed flounder, Tuscan chicken, vegetables, carved prime rib and a chef's Viennese display will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first mimosa will be included for each adult. Costs are $65 per adult, $59 per senior and $25 per child 6 to 12 years old, with 18% gratuity for each party. Call 321-775-0024. www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/melbourne/mlboc/hoteldetail
Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar, 15 Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach: Chef Jason Bunin will have another of his clever holiday menus from 11 a.m. t0 3 p.m. Sunday, and this year it will include homemade breakfast sausage with cheddar, baby greens, mango BBQ sauce and fries; Lavender Blueberry Pie French Toast; and Pastrami Hash with Red Dragon cheddar, shallots, a sunny side-up egg and "jacked-up Thousand-Island aioli." Call 321-613-3573. www.flavourkitchencb.com.
Frigate's Waterfront Bar and Grill, 1120 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne: Sunny, multilevel, riverfront Frigate's is a brunch buffet specialist, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter, it will outdo the usual, abundant fare with carving, pasta, seafood and grill stations as well as sushi and traditional brunch entrees. Costs are $47 per adult and $17 per children 12 years old and younger. Call 321-306-3800 or visit www.frigatesmelbourne.com .
The Landing Rooftop, 801 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne: The restaurant atop the Hotel Melby will have an egg hunt and full buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter, with cream of carrot and roasted ginger soup; a salads and sandwiches, eggs, toaster, garden/vegetable, pasta, shrimp and carving stations; a variety of entrees, including citrus-crusted salmon and grilled chicken breast; charcuterie and cheese boards; desserts; and children's foods. Costs are $74.95 per adults, with mimosas and house wine included; $64.95 per adult 65 years old and older, also with mimosas or wine; or $29.95 per child 6 to 12 years old. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-brunch-on-the-rooftop-tickets-859025798287?aff=oddtdtcreator
Palm Shores Bistro, 5060 U.S. Hwy. 1, Palm Shores: From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PSB will offer a variety of breakfast and lunch-style entrees, including the Big Bunny Breakfast Platter ($18), Holy Benedicts ($16-$20), St. Peter's Smoked Fish Platter ($24) and the Hip-Hoppity Pancake Platter ($16), Islamorada Easter Rice Bowl ($18-$24) and a traditional Easter dinner with turkey and ham, green beans, mashed potatoes, Hawaiian rolls and coconut cream pie. Call 321-752-5222. www.facebook.com/PalmShoresBistro/
Pineapple's,1434 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne: The Eau Gallie Arts District's restaurant with-a-view will have a "bluesy brunch" featuring Mondo Tiki at 9:30 a.m. Easter in the Moon Room. Buffet-style food will include egg and omelet, eggs Benedict and meat carving stations with prime rib and ham; oysters, crab legs and shrimp cocktails; and an array of desserts. Rack of lamb may be ordered for an additional $20. Cost is $59 per person. Call 321-499-1400 or visit www.pineapplesegad.com .
Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral: Guests will be seated at 11:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. for a brunch featuring seafood, beef and ham carving antipasto, charcuterie, cheeses and bread stations, seafood and chicken entrees, peel-and-eat shrimp and desserts. Costs are $54 per adult and $28 per child, with a 10% discount per senior or active-duty military. Call 321-406-5615. www.choicehotels.com/florida/cape-canaveral/radisson-hotels .
Starlite Restaurant & Pool Bar, Hilton Garden Inn, 2080 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach: Guests will be seated from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an Easter brunch that will feature carving stations with ham and lamb, breakfast items, including blintzes, a buffet that will feature salads, smoked salmon, branzino, gnocchi and vegetables. Costs are $52 per adult, 47 per senior and $18 per child under 12 years old. Call 321-783-9222. www.thestarlitecocoabeach.com/ .
Remember, plans change, and more good things tend to be added to brunch menus as holidays near, so this list will be updated online through the week ahead.
Lyn Dowling is a freelance food and lifestyles writer based in Melbourne. Join the conversation at facebook.com/groups/321FlavorWhereBrevardEats .
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