Seattle, WA

Can you believe how early Easter is this year? I read somewhere that this is the earliest we’ve had Easter in 90 years and we won’t have easter this early again for more than 100 years. Isn’t that crazy? Is it just me or does it feel wrong to be celebrating Easter in March? I tend to think of Easter as an April holiday. Apparently there can be as much as a 35 day gap in the day Easter falls on each year.

Anyway, if you don’t feel like staring at a sink full of dishes this year, why not go our for Easter Brunch? Here are my picks for favorite places to go for brunch in Seattle:

Salty’s

There is a reason this restaurant has been voted as one of the Top 5 Easter Brunches in both Seattle and Portland. Salty’s is a class act with a spectacular brunch offering. Their food is simply the best. Check out my review. Top that fabulous food off with a fabulous view and you will understand why Salty’s always ranks at the top of my brunch list. DO call for reservations and I suggest you call NOW! Salty’s is a popular restaurant and will fill up fast.

Easter Brunch is served in Portland Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at Redondo Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Alki’s brunch is always served Saturday 9 to 1:30 p.m. (not just Easter) and Easter Sunday brunch is 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Alki also now takes large brunch parties on Sundays up to 200 people. Call us to make reservations at:

• Alki Beach – Seattle (206) 937-1600
• Redondo Beach – Des Moines/South Seattle (253) 946-0636
• Columbia River – Portland (503) 288-4444

If you’re going to do brunch in Seattle, I say go for a place with a view. There are so many wonderful restaurants in Seattle with incredible views. Here’s another:

Anthony’s Home Port

Sadly, I have not been to Anthony’s in years but rumor tells me that they still serve a great brunch with a great view. The Seattle PI describes Anthony’s as “Well-priced enough to be part of a regular Sunday routine, yet lovely enough to be a special-occasion destination.” Anthony’s has several locations, here is the Shilshole Bay information. Check their websitehttp://www.anthonys.com/about/Easter%20Specials.html
for information on their other locations.

Located at the entrance to the Hiram Chittenden Locks.
6135 Seaview Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 783-0780
Reservations are recommended.

Brunch
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Salish Lodge

This is hands down my favorite place to go for special occasions. The location is nothing short of spectacular and according to their website, “The waterfall is gushing, buds are appearing, and everyone at Salish is delighting in the warming weather. With an amazing view of the changing seasons, Salish Lodge & Spa provides the perfect setting for a springtime celebration.” Reservations are a must. The Grand Buffet features a Seafood Station, an Omelette Station, a Carving Station and a Dessert Station. The Dining Room Brunch will feature buttermilk pancakes and Poached Eggs Dungeness. Mmmm…doesn’t that sound divine?

Special Easter menus include:

* Grand Buffet Brunch in the Ballroom, served 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
* Brunch in the Dining Room, served 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Attic Bistro will offer both a la carte and special three-course menus from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Easter Sunday, and a special room service brunch menu will be available for an even cozier dining option.

Campagne

I have yet to try this restaurant but the menu has me salivating. What’s not to love about a French breakfast with fresh fruit, baguettes, smoked salmon smothered in hollandaise and truffle omelettes? Mmmm… go and have some for me…pretty please? Take pictures so that I may live vicariously through you. If you get the opportunity have a pot of their hot chocolate, made at your table with Scharffenberger chocolate. It’s divine!

LA FÊTE DE PÂQUES - 23 MARS 2008

Delight in a relaxing French brunch at Campagne Restaurant with our fourth annual Fête de Pâques (Easter celebration). Easter brunch hours are 9 AM to 2 PM, dinner 5:30 to 10 PM.

Those are my picks for this year. If you make it out to any of these restaurants, I’d love to hear about your dining experience and link me to your pictures if you take them.

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