More Top EASTER Dining Destinations in NYC

The New York culinary scene comes alive on Easter Sunday. We have suggestions that are sure to please your family and friends for brunch or dinner. There are restaurants all around Manhattan that are ready to make your holiday meal one to remember. With less than a week left to Easter, it's time to make reservations.

The Capital Grille Wall Street (Financial District) This Easter, celebrate with family and friends by enjoying a delightful array of classic brunch offerings and house specialties in an elegant setting at The Capital Grille Wall Street. On Easter Sunday, in addition to their full dinner menu, they will offer a special prix-fixe Easter brunch menu for $49 per person and $15 for children. The brunch will be served from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Capital Grille Wall Street is located at 120 Broadway. Visit: http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/home.

Macchiavelli (Upper West Side) This Northern Italian trattoria is featuring an Easter menu with traditional specials from Bergamo-born Executive Chef Gian Pietro Ferro. For starters, enjoy Asparagi alla "Milanese," steamed green asparagus and burrata, and for pasta, Pansotti di spinaci e ricotta in salsa noci, spinach and ricotta ravioli in walnut sauce. Entrées include Battuta di Manzo Alla Griglia with grilled rib-eye steak and oven-roasted radicchio, endive, peppers and potatoes. The specialty dessert is Colomba Pasquale, traditional dove-shaped Easter cake. The special menu will be offered only on Easter Sunday, April 16, and will include live jazz music in Machiavelli's beautiful, ornately designed space evocative of the Italian Renaissance with artisan-designed décor. Macchiavelli is located at 519 Columbus Avenue. Visit: http://machiavellinyc.com/.

Blue Fin (Times Square) This beloved Times Square seafood restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience with classic New York Broadway energy. This Easter, guests can enjoy added specials to the brunch menu like Lobster Benedict, a Feta Stuffed Lamb Burger and a special Easter Sushi Roll. They will also offer an Easter dinner menu with dishes such as Hamachi Poke, Colorado Rack of Lamb and Coconut Strawberry Cheesecake. Blue Finn is located at 1567 Broadway. Visit: http://www.bluefinnyc.com/.

Del Frisco's Grille (Rockefeller Center) For those looking to indulge on Easter Sunday, Del Frisco's Grille New York will offer a 16 oz. Slow-Roasted Prime Rib special available for $46 and a Peepin' Cold Brew cocktail made with vanilla vodka, cold brew coffee, Monin salted caramel and a classic Easter Peep. The complete lunch and dinner menus of upscale comfort foods including Cheesesteak Eggrolls, Truffle-Chive Deviled Eggs, Mimosas and craft beer will also be available. Del Frisco's Grille is located at 50 Rockefeller Plaza. Visit: https://delfriscosgrille.com/new-york.

The Shakespeare at the William (Midtown) This food-focused gastropub, will be serving an Easter Menu on Sunday. Choices include Beetroot cured salmon ($14) with cucumber and dill, sorrel & radish salad; Ham hock terrine ($13), smoked and fresh, ham hock, piccalilli and sourdough; Roast lamb rump ($31) with asparagus puree, fingerling potatoes; Flash seared salmon ($25) with chive butter sauce, mache and frisée salad; and for dessert, Pimm's cup ($9) with cucumber sorbet; and super rich Sticky toffee pudding ($9) with vanilla ice cream. The Shakespeare's Traditional Sunday Roast ($25) will be offered as well, with choices including savory Roast beef with roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, natural jus & horseradish sauce. The Shakespeare at the William is located at 24 East 39th Street. Visit: https://www.theshakespearenyc.com/.

Mastro's Steakhouse New York (Midtown) Mastro's offers a high-end and luxurious way to celebrate Easter. In addition to the favorite Signature Butter Cake, seafood tower, and extensive cocktail list, Mastro's has added to the menu some new dishes like the Japanese Wagyu steak selection (coming in 8oz, 10oz, or 12oz), Broadleaf Wagyu, as well as the 'secret' off-menu Bacon Steak, which is dusted with brown sugar & cracked black pepper, roasted, then drizzled with a bourbon maple and cayenne sauce for perfect sweet and smokey flavor. The restaurant will be open on Easter Sunday from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Mastro's is located at 1285 Sixth Avenue. Visit: https://www.mastrosrestaurants.com/.

Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park (Midtown) Jonathan Waxman's Jams is offering a delicious Sunday brunch buffet paired with unlimited Mimosas and Bellini's to celebrate Easter. From 7am to 2:45pm, brunch lovers can enjoy an array of farm stand-fresh and seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy a selection of eggs, seasonal fruits, granola yogurt parfaits, house made pastries, a build your own omelet station, locally smoked bacon & sausage, French toast skewers and more for $45. A variety of brunch cocktails will also available, including the special offering of unlimited Mimosas and Bellini's for an additional $15 per person. The room at Jams is a fantastic Easter brunch spot with its bright and airy and just steps away from Central Park. Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park is located at 1414 6th Avenue. Visit: http://www.jamsrestaurant.nyc/.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (Times Square) At Times Square concert venue and restaurant B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, tourists and locals alike flock to the weekly Sunday Gospel Brunch featuring the world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir. From Easter Sunday through May 14th, two 2-hour seatings will be offered at 11am and 2pm. Tickets range from $44-64 per person and include an all-you-can-eat soul food buffet presented by Executive Chef Wenford Patrick Simpson, a noted Jamaican-American and Dinosaur BBQ alum. Specialties include South Carolina Grits, Cornmeal Crusted Catfish, Jambalaya, Aged Cheddar Baked Mac & Cheese, Signature Hot Wings, BBQ Chicken, Brown Sugar French Toast and more. B.B King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street. Visit: http://www.bbkingblues.com/.

Spirit of New York & Bateaux New York (Departs Chelsea Piers) Those seeking an out of the ordinary Easter weekend can board Spirit of New York or Bateaux New York for a special Easter Bunny brunch and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. From Bateaux's sophisticated champagne brunch cruise to Spirit's kid-friendly cruise with a special appearance by the Easter bunny, there's something for everyone. Cruises start at $59.90 per adult and $38.95 per child. Visit: https://www.spiritcruises.com/new-york-metro.

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