Make plans now: These Triangle restaurants and bakeries are serving up Easter specials
As Triangle diners and restaurants continue to emerge from the pandemic way of life, Easter brunch this year looks to be a blend of in-person and takeout meals.
From iconic honey-glazed hams to smoked prime rib to baking feats like panettone, here are some of the holiday specials local restaurants are serving up for Easter.
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-781-2444 or angusbarn.com
This Raleigh steakhouse is serving a dine-in plated Easter meal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu includes ham, shrimp and grits and beef tenderloin, with sides like mac and cheese and baked apples and dessert. The meal is $59 per person. The steakhouse’s regular menu will not be offered.
Bar Louie
8401 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh. 864-535-6500 or barlouie.com
Serving an Easter brunch menu, including $2 mimosas until 3 p.m.
Boston Market
There are two locations in Raleigh, serving take-home Easter meals including spiral ham, turkey or prime rib, with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and dessert. Items are fully cooked and intended to be reheated or may be ordered hot. Meals can be picked up from April 13 to April 17.
Crossroads at the Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro St., in the Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill. 919-918-2777 or carolinainn.com
Offering a dine-in brunch buffet for $95 per person, with carving stations with ham and leg of lamb, seafood display, grits bar, waffles, short ribs and sides.
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 special hot cross buns, French macarons, Guglhupf and Easter bunny challah. Orders must be placed by April 10.
Honey Baked Ham
With five 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 Easter brunch breads, including Boston creme challah, hot cross buns, bunny bread and creme brulee French toast.
Longleaf Swine
Serving specials like smoked prime rib, smoked whole chickens and pulled pork, plus sides by the pound and deviled eggs by the dozen. The last day to order is April 13, with pickup Friday, April 15 from 3 to 6 p.m.
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 $115, with choices including ham or turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, mac and cheese or cornbread stuffing and bread pudding.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
4509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. 919-827-4158 or perryssteakhouse.com
Serving a special dine-in meal from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a choice of smoked and glazed ham or prime rib. Family style takeout meals serving four people are also available, including sides, ham or prime rib and soup or salad for either $139 or $199. Meals can be picked up April 15-17.
Plum
501 Washington St., Durham. 919-351-6446 or plumdurham.com
Serving a special four-course Easter brunch menu for dine-in, including deviled eggs and pickles and options like strawberry and asparagus salad, braised lamb shank, honey-glazed ham steak with lemon meringue cake for dessert. The cost is $60 per person.
Seasons 52
4325 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh. 919-787-3052 or seasons52.com
Located in Crabtree Valley Mall, offering family-style meals with options like cedar-roasted salmon, beef tenderloin and apricot glazed-ham. Prices range from $125 to $195, with pickup available April 16 between 11 a.m. an d4 p.m.
Union Special
2409 Crabtree Blvd. #102, Raleigh. 984-200-3094 or unionspecialbread.com
This Raleigh bakery is taking pre-orders for Easter breads, including blueberry and lemon panettone and hot cross buns. Orders can be placed starting April 7 and can be picked up starting April 12.
Vidrio
500 Glenwood Ave. Suite 100, Raleigh. 919-803-6033 or vidrioraleigh.com
Hosting a brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, including a carving station with prime rib and ham, Mediterranean sides and dessert. The cost is $55 per person.
