Hams, hot cross buns and bloody Marys: Here are top Triangle options for Easter takeout
In this season of renewal, as buds burst forth into blooms, you might be looking for a ham.
Last year’s Easter was the first holiday derailed and altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. That led many families to break traditions and opt for smaller gatherings.
Though vaccinations are progressing and case counts lowering, many are looking to takeout meals yet again this holiday. Here are a few of the top Triangle restaurants serving up Easter meals.
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Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-781-2444 or angusbarn.com/eastertogo
This Raleigh steakhouse is serving a take-home prime rib meal for four to five people, including a ready to cook bone-in prime rib with jus and horseradish sauce, ham, apples, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, rolls, cheese and crackers, and a whole chocolate chess pie. The meal is $200, with pickup April 3 from 12 to 4 p.m. and April 4 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Boston Market
There are two locations in Raleigh, serving a take-home Easter meal including spiral ham, turkey or prime rib, with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and other sides, plus dessert. Items are fully cooked and intended to be reheated. Delivery is also available.
Cracker Barrel
Located in Morrisville and Durham, offering family style meals for up to 10 people, including sugar-cured ham or prime rib, vegetables and dessert.
Crossroads at the Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro St., in the Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill. 919-918-2777 or carolinainn.com
Offering a take-home meal for four people for $225, including a Dr Pepper and pineapple glazed ham, roasted ribeye with horseradish sauce and mustard, sides, rolls and dessert. Orders can be picked up April 3 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Gravy
135 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh. 919-896-8513 or gravyraleigh.com
Offering take-home brunch packages for two, four or eight people, ranging from $50 to $175, featuring salad, strawberry and goat cheese bruschetta, vegetarian quiche, apricot-glazed ham, mac and cheese and hot cross buns. Add-ons, including cocktail kits, are available. Orders must be placed by March 28, with pickup available April 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Guglhupf
Locations in Durham (919-401-2600) and Chapel Hill (919-914-6511). guglhupf.com
This German bakery and cafe in Durham is taking orders for Easter specials, including breads, sweets, tarts, hot cross buns, pineapple coconut guglhupf and Easter bunny challah. Orders must be placed by March 31 at 4 p.m. and picked up by April 3.
Honey Baked Ham
With four locations in the Triangle, Honey Baked Ham is offering hams for delivery and pickup.
La Farm
4248 Cary Parkway, Cary 919-657-0657 or lafarmbakery.com
Offering an Easter brunch package for $60, including breakfast strata, Boston creme challah, mini scones, macarons and granola. Other breads and pastries are available as add-ons, including hot cross buns, as well as quiche and mimosa ingredients.
Longleaf Swine
Serving specials like smoked prime rib, honey-pepper glazed ham and pulled pork, plus sides by the pound. Pickup is April 2 and April 3.
Mandolin
2519 Fairview Rd., Raleigh. 919-322-0365 or mandolinraleigh.com.
Offering take-home Easter meal for $69, including a glazed ham, goat cheese and spinach tart, roasted root vegetables, bread and strawberry shortcake for dessert. The meal serves two people and must be placed by March 29 by 3 p.m., with pickup on Saturday, April 3 between 12-4 p.m.
Margaux’s Restaurant
8111 Creedmoor Road, Suite 111, Raleigh. 919-846-9846 or margauxsrestaurant.com
Serving a three-course take-home meal for $50 per person, including options like crab and corn chowder, spinach and artichoke dip, lamb gyro dumplings with tzatziki, beef filet, grilled pork chop, bacon crusted grouper and desserts.
Metro Diner
6325 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 73, Raleigh. 919-598-9053 or metrodiner.com
Serving a take-and-bake meal for one, four or eight, ranging from $15 to $110, with choices including ham or turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, mac and cheese or cornbread stuffing and a whole pie.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
4509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. 919-827-4158 or perryssteakhouse.com
Serving a four course meal for four people, from Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 4. The meal includes either prime rib, rack of lamb or chicken cordon bleu, plus sides and bread.
Plum
501 Washington St., Durham. 919-351-6446 or plumdurham.com
Serving a take-home Easter brunch for two people for $70. The meal includes house-cured glazed ham with roasted potatoes and asparagus, local lettuce with smoked salmon, sugar snap peas and apple cider vinaigrette, biscuits with sausage gravy, scones and yogurt and granola. Pickup is Saturday, April 3 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Seasons 52
4325 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh. 919-787-3052 or seasons52.com
Located in Crabtree Valley Mall, offering family style meals for two or four to six people, with options including spiral ham, salmon or beef tenderloin, salad, sides and dessert.
Union Special
2409 Crabtree Blvd. #102, Raleigh. 984-200-3094 or unionspecialbread.com
This Raleigh bakery is taking pre-orders for Easter breads, including panettone and hot cross buns. Orders can be picked up Friday, April 2, Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4.
This story was originally published March 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
