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30 Easter Brunch Options to Satisfy Any Type of Diner

From rabbit fricasse to carrot pasta.

by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Apr 1, 2015, 10:45am EDT

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by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Apr 1, 2015, 10:45am EDT

Practically every restaurant in D.C. will be offering some sort of brunch special on Easter Sunday. How to choose? Here's one way to make a choice: What dish do you want to eat this holiday?

Here are 30 options highlighted by one of the dishes served by the restaurant, from traditional choices like lamb and ham to more unusual options (Easter tacos, anyone?). Zero in on which food is the best fit for your celebration — particularly for those whose family gatherings tend to bring together a lot of picky eaters.

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1789 Restaurant

The dish: Cassoulet
1789 lets customers choose from dishes like pork belly with pea puree, mushroom veloute, duck cassoulet and more (a la carte).

1226 36th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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1905 Restaurant

The dish: Country-fried steak.
Easter brunch at 1905 means three special dishes, including country fried steak with eggs, smoked lamb benedict and a poached salmon frittata. They’ll also have mint juleps featuring — wait for it — lamb-washed bourbon.

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1905 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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701 Restaurant

The dish: Carrot pasta.
701’s brunch choices include Skuna bay salmon with spatzle, a roasted lamb leg, carrot pasta and more ($45 for three courses).

701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

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America Eats Tavern

The dish: Jambalaya
America Eats’ brunch buffet has fresh doughnuts, a ham carving and biscuit station, fresh seafood, a jambalaya station and a cake table, among its offerings. ($45 adult).

1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102

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Anthem

The dish: Caviar
Anthem’s Easter brunch is a smorgasbord of spring dishes ranging from American caviar and crab claws to Belgian waffles and omelets. There are also entrees, bottomless mimosas and carving stations ($75 adults).

901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Belga Cafe

The dish: Waffles with duck.
Belga Cafe’s Easter brunch leans Belgian, with dishes like eggs with salmon, a rosemary waffle with duck confit, lunch items like mussel pots and more (a la carte).

514 8th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

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Bibiana Osteria & Enoteca

The dish: Easter pie
Bibiana’s three course brunch menu lets diners try burrata, torts pasquale (a kale and egg stuffed Easter pie) and ricotta cavatelli.

1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Blue Duck Tavern

The dish: Prime Rib.
Blue Duck is doing a three course option with duck confit hash, prime rib, poached eggs and more ($95 for adults).

1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

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Bombay Club

The dish: Saag gosht
For an Indian twist on Easter Brunch, head to Bombay for saag gosht, shrimp pepper masala and bottomless champagne ($28 or $40 bottomless).

815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

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Cafe Deluxe

The dish: Crab and fried green tomatoes benedict.
All Cafe Deluxe locations will be serving traditional brunch, plus a special crab cakes with fried green tomatoes Benedict dish.

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3228 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20016

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Daikaya

The dish: Miso carrots with rabbit sausage
Daikaya’s Easter brunch is a tribute to the egg, with new small plates like a fried Jidori egg with caviar or miso-honey glazed carrots with rabbit sausage (a la carte).

705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Et Voila!

The dish: Skate wing
Et Viola has expanded options like skate wing meuniere, chocolate easter eggs and lobster salad (a la carte).

5120 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C. 20016

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Iron Gate

The dish: Porchetta
Iron Gate’s Italian Easter menu will be available April 4 and 5, with dishes including salumi pie, risotto fritters, marinated octopus and entree choices like porchetta or mushroom lasagna. Price is $65 per person.

1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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J. Paul's

The dish: Green eggs and lamb
Brunch specials at J. Paul's (a la carte) range from the egg and lamb dish to chicken and waffles.

3218 M St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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Lincoln

The dish: Short rib hash
Lincoln’s three course Easter bunch has choices like short rib hash, Maryland crab benedict and butter popcorn soup ($55 for adults).

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Lupo Verde

The dish: Spinach and anchovy pizza.Lupo Verde’s “Little Easter” celebration leans Italian, with dishes like roasted pork and porchetta panini, a spinach and anchovy pizza and a panzanella salad ($25).

1401 T St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Masa 14

The dish: Chilaques
Masa 14 has a Latin brunch menu with pork belly benedict, chilaques, smoked chicken hash and more ($39 per person).

1825 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Mio

The dish; Rabbit fricasse
Mio’s Sunday brunch (a la carte) has dishes like local fish ceviche, a rabbit fricassee, a suckling pig and more.

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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NoPa Kitchen + Bar

The dish: Red beet tagliatelle.
Nopa’s offerings are a la carte, like beef tenderloin and eggs and red beet tagliatelle.

800 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

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Ripple

The dish: Carbonara
Ripple is serving a breakfast buffet, plus an entree, pastry basket and more. Dishes range from roasted lamb shoulder and honey ham to spaghetti carbonara and savory bread pudding ($35).

3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

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Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar

The dish: King crab legs
Roof Terrace offers a view with its brunch, which features Alaskan crab cakes, oysters, French toast and more ($45 per person).

2700 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20566

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Society Fair

The dish: Quiche to go
Pick up a brunch bag from Society Fair that includes a quiche, bacon, fruit salad, scones, coffee beans and wine ($55, serves four).

277 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Teddy & The Bully Bar

The dish: Chicken and waffles
Teddy’s three course brunch has such choices as chilled spring pea and lobster soup, chicken and waffles and Challah French toast ($59 for adults).

1200 19th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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The Fainting Goat

The dish: Goat cheese fondue.
Fainting Goat’s brunch selections range from goat cheese fondue to avocado toast.

1330 U St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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The Hamilton

The dish: Breakfast sliders
Hamilton has a full brunch menu available with everything from bangers and mash to breakfast sliders and a breakfast burrito (a la carte).

600 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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The Oval Room

The dish: Organic chicken and grits
Oval Room’s multi-course menu ($55) lets diners choose from roasted organic chicken, rabbit pappardelle and hamachi crudo.

800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

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Trio Grill

The dish: Deviled eggs with foie gras.
Trio’s Easter brunch buffet has crab cakes benedict, baked apple French toast, deviled eggs with foie gras, leg of lamb and more. Price is $55 for adults.

8100 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22042

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Trummer's On Main

The dish: Bacon-wrapped rabbit loin
Trummer's menu includes the aforementioned bunny dish, plus carbonara pasta, lamb and more ($66 adults).

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7134 Main St, Clifton, VA 20124

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Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro

The dish: Rack of lamb
Vinifera’s three course menu has choices like rack of lamb, vegetable frittata and pastries. There’s also a petting zoo with goats, ducks and bunnies for the kids ($55).

11750 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191

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Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro

The dish: Pork and squash frittatas
Vinoteca is serving up a la carte dishes like the frittata, duck confit benedict and more.

1940 11th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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1789 Restaurant

1226 36th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

The dish: Cassoulet
1789 lets customers choose from dishes like pork belly with pea puree, mushroom veloute, duck cassoulet and more (a la carte).

1226 36th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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1905 Restaurant

1905 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

The dish: Country-fried steak.
Easter brunch at 1905 means three special dishes, including country fried steak with eggs, smoked lamb benedict and a poached salmon frittata. They’ll also have mint juleps featuring — wait for it — lamb-washed bourbon.

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1905 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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701 Restaurant

701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

The dish: Carrot pasta.
701’s brunch choices include Skuna bay salmon with spatzle, a roasted lamb leg, carrot pasta and more ($45 for three courses).

701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

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America Eats Tavern

1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102

The dish: Jambalaya
America Eats’ brunch buffet has fresh doughnuts, a ham carving and biscuit station, fresh seafood, a jambalaya station and a cake table, among its offerings. ($45 adult).

1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102

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Anthem

901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

The dish: Caviar
Anthem’s Easter brunch is a smorgasbord of spring dishes ranging from American caviar and crab claws to Belgian waffles and omelets. There are also entrees, bottomless mimosas and carving stations ($75 adults).

901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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