The 5 Most Luxurious Places To Dine Easter Sunday In Boston 2018

Easter Sunday is all about getting the family together to celebrate the holiday in haute style. We have rounded up five of the best places in Boston to enjoy a luxurious meal, so be sure to get your reservations in early. Whether you decide to go out for brunch or indulge in a prix-fixe menu, here’s a look at the very best spots to make your weekend celebration unforgettable.

Top of the Hub

The view doesn’t get any better than the one found at Top of the Hub from high atop the Prudential Center – 52 stories up to be exact. On a clear day, you can see all the way from South Boston to Cambridge and beyond. This Easter, they are offering a four-course brunch (think ricotta beignets, wild mushroom crepes and lobster omelets) from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. followed by a four-course Easter dinner (which can be paired with wine) served from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Dinner entrees include seared scallops, roasted halibut, herb-roasted rack of lamb, roasted chicken breast and braised short rib. A visit to the Skywalk Observatory on the 50th floor is included for all Easter guests.

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800 Boylston Street, 52nd Floor, Boston, MA 02199; Website

Taj Boston

If brunching is your thing this Easter Sunday, Taj Boston has got you covered. From 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., they will be hosting a lavish brunch buffet in the ballroom (an a la carte brunch menu will also be available). For late risers, Easter dinner will be served from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The brunch features everything from omelet and waffle stations to prime rib, mint glazed leg of lamb and Indian specialties. Seatings are held at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Kids will love checking out Barn Babies, the region’s premier traveling petting zoo, which will have some bunnies and baby chicks for the little ones to see. The hotel’s signature Afternoon Tea will also be available on Easter Sunday at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116; Website

Boston Harbor Hotel

Chef Daniel Bruce invites guests over to the Boston Harbor Hotel for a bountiful Easter brunch buffet being held in the Atlantic Room and Meritage Restaurant + Wine Bar. From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., you can indulge in the all-you-can-eat offering that includes everything from mini roasted baby lamb racks, pastry wrapped Atlantic salmon and pan seared swordfish in a lemon tarragon essence to maple glazed baked bone-in ham, three American caviars and mustard roasted sliced beef tenderloin. As if that isn’t enough, there will be platters upon platters of steamed lobsters, mussels and clams, an assorted sushi platter, fish mousses and terrines and fried calamari served up at this waterfront haute spot.

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70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110; Website

Artisan Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton

In Back Bay, Artisan Bistro’s buffet menu sparkles with locally sourced dishes and carving and omelet stations. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., start off with a sampling of crushed avocados with sea salt or olive oil smashed sweet potatoes and move onto a plate of classic eggs Benedict with smoked bacon, brioche French toast or create your own omelet. Main events feature crab stuffed Dover sole with orzo risotto, turkey roulade with spring peas and wild mushrooms and an herb roasted ribeye carving station. A fresh juice bar and bloody Mary specials will also be offered.

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10 Avery Street in Boston, MA 02111; Website

Mandarin Oriental, Boston

From an “eggs-travagant” egg decorating workshop, Blossom Champagne Tea and an Easter Buffet Brunch at Bar Boulud, there is something for everyone this Easter Sunday over at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Pastry Chef Robert Differ will host the egg decorating workshop where adults can sip on a complimentary glass of sparkling prosecco, while kids enjoy a rich cup of homemade hot cocoa. Over at Bar Boulud, they will be hosting an Easter buffet brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. complete with seasonal salads, charcuterie offerings, a New England raw bar, roasted leg of lamb and Atlantic salmon. (The brunch also has the option to add a wine pairing). In addition, an a la carte breakfast menu will be served from 7 to 10:30 A.M. and a select dinner menu will be featured from 5 to 10 P.M. Their Blossom Champagne Tea also kicks off on Sunday and runs through May 31 featuring a choice of sparkling rosé or champagne followed by a presentation of five natural, loose leaf tea blends, warm house-made seasonal scones and finger sandwiches.