Easter: Things to Do in Atlanta

By Carol Carter

Published March 20, 2025
Last Updated April 16, 2025

If you are planning to hop down the bunny trail to celebrate Easter in Atlanta, here are a few ideas of things to do. Easter Sunday is April 20.

Dining

5Church Midtown and Buckhead

Both locations of 5Church, Midtown and Buckhead, will celebrate Easter with a buffet. Starting at 11 a.m. and running until 7:30 p.m. the buffet will include carving stations. Among the featured dishes will be carved prime rib, fried chicken with gravy, shrimp ceviche, skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, Nutella crêpe with berry compote and cinnamon roll bread putting. The price is $65 for adults and $20 for children.

Where: 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Midtown; 3379 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead

Amore e Amore

Its a circus out there, or it will be on Easter Sunday at Amore e Amore, where you may celebrate Easter under the big top. Step inside and find carnival-inspired décor, twinkling lights and touches that bring the spectacle of the three-ring circus to life. Lunch and dinner will feature a prix-fixe menu filled with Italian specialties. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., immediately followed by dinner service starting at 4 p.m. The kids’ menu includes dishes such as house-made pizza bites, meatballs and pint-sized portions of Amore e Amore’s signature pasta dishes. Candy-filled Easter eggs will be hidden throughout the whimsical dining room, waiting to be discovered. Easter prix-fixe menus are $65 per person for lunch and $85 for dinner, excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity. The full à la carte dinner menu will be available. A $25 deposit is required for Easter reservations.

Where: 467 North Highland Ave. NE

Atrium

Atrium plans Easter brunch from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Here’s what’s cooking: beignets with powdered sugar and chocolate sauce; Beltline sandwich with brown sugar bacon, hashbrowns, pickled green tomato, red onion, fried egg and green salad; and chicken and waffles with crispy fried chicken, sweet peppers and maple syrup.

Where: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE

Natalie Bianca

Natalie Bianca, the Cascade Heights restaurant, opens early at 10 a.m. for its inaugural Easter brunch. Choose a three-cheese omelet with crispy bacon, Roma tomatoes or shrimp and Charleston-style grits. A sweet option is churro waffles and French toast with strawberry compote and caramelized banana spears. Toast the day with Bianca’s bourbon espresso martini or a margarita mimosa, with zero-proof options available. 

Where: 2317 Cascade Road SW

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

Coastal favorites at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill feature an Easter twist. Try crab deviled eggs ($14), smoked salmon Benedict with white cheddar grits ($19) and a rich chocolate lava cake with raspberry purée and vanilla ice cream ($10).

Where: 3279 Roswell Road NE

Boone’s

Little golfers-in-training can snap a picture with everyone’s favorite bunny from noon until 2 p.m. at Boone’s, which overlooks the Bobby Jones Golf Course. Families can take to the putting green for an Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: 2205 Northside Drive NW

Brassiere Margot

A French-inspired Easter brunch awaits at Brasserie Margot. Seatings are available at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Pricing is $165 per person for adults and $82.50 for children ages 5 through 12, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

Where: 75 Fourteenth St. NE inside the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Breakfast at Barneys

Breakfast at Barneys will be open until 5 p.m. on Easter, serving popular Barneys dishes and custom cocktails. Reservations are available in Barneys Rich Life Room.

Where: 349 Decatur St. SE

Bully Boy

Bully Boy plans Easter dinner from 5 to 10 p.m.There will be seasonal specials alongside the signature seafood-forward menu. Start with crispy Brussels sprouts, sunomono salad or duck spring rolls before diving into seafood favorites like miso cod with maitake mushrooms, spicy shrimp noodles or the whole fish with sweet and sour sauce. Sushi lovers can savor A-5 Wagyu Nigiri with caviar, Otoro Nigiri with black truffle, plus fresh sashimi and poke bowls. 

Where: 828 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Carmel

Carmel will serve Easter brunch from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The first course will be caviar deviled eggs followed by the second course of lobster Benedict with Bérnaise, poached egg and spinach. For dessert: challah French toast with whipped cream, hazelnut crumble and butttermilk syrup.

Where: 3009 Bolling Way

Cooks and Soldiers

Cooks and Soldiers is opening early this Easter to host brunch from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Special menu items are torrijas with braised strawberry and huevo con centello with poached eggs and caviar. Two specialty cocktails — the Biscay spritz and the El Valero — will be available to pair with the meals.

Where: 691 Fourteenth St. NW

Crown Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

Crown Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia plans an Easter brunch buffet with breakfast classics, interactive action stations, a carving corner, a chilled seafood station, savory sides and an assortment of sweet treats.

Where: 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road

Double Zero

Double Zero will be open early on Easter for brunch starting at 11 a.m. The brunch menu will feature specialty items such as pan al formaggio to start for the table, then main courses like arancini and a crab frittata. Specialty mimosas will be offered.

Where: 1577 North Decatur Road

Ecco

Ecco is celebrating Easter with a brunch experience at both its Midtown and Buckhead locations. Ecco Midtown will offer a three-course prix-fixe brunch for $55, featuring dishes like shrimp & polenta, eggs Benedict and strawberry French toast. Ecco Buckhead will host a brunch buffet for $65, with an optional mimosa and spritz bar available for an additional charge. Both locations will follow regular Sunday hours.

Where: 40 Seventh St. NE, Midtown; 3586 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead

Ela

Ela will be open for Easter brunch and dinner, serving its regular menu with special holiday offerings.

Where: 1186 North Highland Ave. NE

The Garden Room

The Garden Room plans Easter brunch from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Where: 88 West Paces Ferry Road NW

Gypsy Kitchen

Gypsy Kitchen is cooking up an Easter brunch, 11 a.m. until closing, that includes hot honey harissa-glazed pork belly with a fried egg, crispy garlic and chili oil ($14), as well as grilled lamb chops paired with smoked cinnamon couscous, braised greens and Calabrian mojo picon sauce ($38). A flamenco guitarist will start playing on the patio at 4:30 p.m.

Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE

Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails

Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails will serve brunch on Easter Sunday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Bottomless mimosas will be available starting at 11 a.m.

Where: 1340 West Peachtree St. NW

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern

Brunch specials at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern include a strawberry cheesecake-stuffed waffle stacked with strawberry compote and whipped cream ($13.95). For a savory option, try the peach Dijon-glazed salmon served over Brussels sprouts and sweet potato hash ($24.95).

Where: 245 Eighteenth St., Atlantic Station. There are other locations around metropolitan Atlanta.

The Iberian Pig

The Iberian Pig Decatur Easter menu includes an array of items, with drinks such as the Iberian Pig Bloody Mary, followed by specialized tapas like the tortilla Española, a Spanish-style omelet, and the empanadas ce desayuno. Brunch will start at 11 a.m.

The Iberian Pig Buckhead will open early on Easter to serve brunch. Starting at 11 a.m., specialty menu items will include options such as paella fried rice and cordero — baby lamb chops. Classic brunch cocktails will also be offered, including a sparkling rosé sangria and a Bloody Mary.

Where: 121 Sycamore St., Decatur; 3150 Roswell lRaod NE, Buckhead

Kitty Dare

Dig into shakshuka, a rich dish featuring poached eggs in spiced tomato sauce, or indulge in shrimp and grits with smoky chorizo and velvety sauce at Kitty Dare. For a sweet touch, try the the French toast with orange cardamom cream and fresh berries. Pair it with a classic mimosa or a lemon and basil Bloody Mary, made with organic vodka and a hint of pepperoncini liqueur. Brunch goes from 11: 30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 5 p.m.

Where: 1029 Edgewood Ave. NE

Lazy Betty

Lazy Betty will serve Easter brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Enjoy a laminated biscuit and egg royale to begin. Then, the first course will be a soft poached Bantam egg, poached snow crab with brown butter crumpet and Hollandaise. The second course will include foie French toast, bacon marmalade, maple pecan gastrique and pain perdue buttermilk panna cotta. Third course: unilateral poached steelhead trout, smoked trout cream, roe and crème fraiche potato. Crepe cake with caramelized banana pastry cream, Grand Marnier and orange anglaise rounds out the menu.

Where: 999 Peachtree St. NE

La Tavola

La Tavola will be open early for Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving à la carte favorites like smoked salmon toast, spicy eggs in purgatory and bucatini alla carbonara. Normal dinner service resumes from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: 992 Virginia Ave. NE

Little Rey

Little Rey is celebrating Easter with a festive specialty treat — creamy vanilla soft serve topped with chocolate sauce and bunny sprinkles.

Where: 878 Piedmont Ave. NE

Little Sparrow

Little Sparrow is expanding hours on Easter to celebrate the Parisian way with brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring French classics like croque madame, onion soup gratinée and crispy frites with raclette service. 

Where: 1198 Howell Mill Road

Marcel

Celebrate Easter at Marcel with a special rack of lamb feature. Reservations are available starting at 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday.

Where: 1170 Howell Mill Road

Marlow’s Tavern

Marlow’s Tavern offers a take-home feast that feeds 12 for $400. Here’s what’s included: baked ham, rosemary chicken breast, whipped potatoes, white cheddar mac and cheese, sautéed green beans, jalapeño corn muffins, banana pudding, and sweet tea or lemonade. Preorder by April 14 for pickup on April 19 or April 20. All taverns will accept Easter Sunday reservations, with select locations offering in-house specials.

Where: 950 West Peachtree St. NW, with multiple locations around the metropolitan area.

Mary Mac’s Tea Room

A longtime Atlanta favorite, Mary Mac’s Tea Room offers Southern comfort food and warm hospitality in a classic Atlanta setting for Easter. (Remember to get cinnamon rolls to take home.)

Where: 224 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE

Pendolino

Pendolino’s recently launched Lunch Pop-Up is running every Saturday and Sunday through spring and summer, including Easter weekend. From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy dishes such as crème brûlée French toast, eggs with pancetta and a Caesar with chicken schnitzel.

Where: 4600 Roswell Road

Reverence

Located at Epicurean Atlanta in Midtown, Reverence offers an Easter menu with choices including fruit, cheese, pastries, ancient grain salad, Creole deviled eggs, omelets, citrus and herb prime rib, Cajun shrimp mac and cheese, grilled asparagus with piquillo relish and a selection of desserts. The cost is $65 per adult and $32 per child (younger than 12). Easter-themed cocktails on the menu are the Ramos gin fizz, $16, made with Malfy Rosa gin, lemon, lime, cream, orange flower water and egg white; and the lychee rose mimosa, $16, made with rose sparkling water, lychee, rose syrup and rose water.

Where: 1117 West Peachtree St. NW

St. Cecilia

St. Cecilia is serving Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a $45 two-course prix fixe menu. Kick things off with black truffle deviled eggs or blueberry muffins with honey butter for the table, followed by main courses like the STC Benedict with osetra caviar béarnaise or a chèvre omelette with truffle vinaigrette. Additional à la carte options are available. St. Cecilia is open for dinner service from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Where: 3455 Peachtree Road NE

Sear

Sear plans a Mimosa Cocktail Brunch on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. On the menu: North Georgia Farm-cured ham with Dijon mustard and local honey drizzle; Joyce Farm chicken breast with Georgia peach glaze; and Atlantic salmon with roasted fennel fondue; plus pancakes and waffles. For dessert: mini coconut cake; carrot bundt cake; cheesecake lollipops; passion chocolate mouse; and local honey pineapple pine cones.

Where: 265 Peachtree Center Ave. NE inside the Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Serena Pastificio

An Easter brunch buffet at Serena Pastificio will be served from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., with the last seating at 3 p.m. The buffet menu ($65 for adults; $25 for children 12 and younger) will be available alongside a mimosa special ($40) featuring a bottle of prosecco accompanied by orange, blood orange or grapefruit juice. On the menu: benedette al prosciutto with poached egg, crispy prosciutto, grilled tomato, lemon-basil Hollandaise and English muffin; biscottie e sugo with black pepper biscuits and Italian sausage gravy; fondutelli al tartufo with fontina and taleggio filling, braised leek, black truffle cream and Parmesan; and tiramisu with Mascarpone, lady finger, brandy, marsala and cocoa powder.

Serena Pastificio also plans Easter dinner from 4 until 10 p.m. with the following menu choices: octopus char-grilled with confit tomato, gaeta olive, mista vinaigrette and arugula; short rib braised with spring vegetable ragu and jus; fondutelli al tartufo with fontina and taleggio filling, braised leek, black truffle cream and Parmesan; tiramisu with Mascarpone, lady finger, brandy, marsala and coco powder.

Where: 1197 Peachtree St. NE

South City Kitchen

South City Kitchen is celebrating Easter with an all-day brunch from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy a two-course prix-fixe menu with a take-away dessert for $45. Features include Southern favorites like tomato tart, steak and eggs, and banana French toast.

Where: 144 Crescent Ave., Midtown; 3350 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead

The Southern Gentleman

Celebrate Easter at The Southern Gentleman with a $65 prix-fixe menu featuring Southern-inspired starters like crab fritters and fried green tomatoes, hearty mains such as lollipop lamb chops, Southern fried chicken with skillet cake and Creole redfish with crab-stuffed potato purée. Desserts include carrot cake, vanilla bean cheesecake and double chocolate layer cake. A kids’ menu will be available and priced à la carte.

Where: 3035 Peachtree Road NE

Sweet Auburn BBQ

Sweet Auburn BBQ teamed up with SoupBelly for a one-day-only Easter Dumpling Brunch. On the menu: a playful mash-up of Southern comfort and Asian-inspired flavors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: 656 North Highland Ave.

Taverna

Taverna plans an Easter brunch from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. On the menu: Colombo Pasquale French toast, smoked salmon eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, gnocchi alla sorrentina and truffle carbonara pizza.

Where: 280 Buckhead Ave. NE

TWO Urban Licks

Easter brunch kicks off at TWO Urban Licks at 10 a.m. and is served until 2:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance, offering a chance to snap a photo. The celebration shifts to Easter dinner from 5 until 10 p.m.

Where: 820 Ralph McGill Blvd.

Vesper

Vesper plans cocktails and hidden surprises on Easter Sunday. Opening at 3 p.m., Vesper kicks off the festivities with Hoppy Hour, featuring a complimentary welcome drink — Easter Bunny’s choice. Easter eggs will be stashed throughout the bar, waiting to be found and swapped for boozy treats from the Easter Bunny himself. 

Where: 550 Somerset Terrace NE

Wood’s Chapel BBQ

On Easter Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m., Wood’s Chapel BBQ offers deviled eggs topped with pimento cheese, bacon marmalade and chives ($12); smoked lamb with green herbs and garlic served alongside sweet potato hash and collards ($28) and a robin’s egg cupcake for dessert ($4). Sip $7 mimosas or $12 bloody Marys while the kids enjoy Easter candy, egg decorating and photos with the Easter Bunny. Each child can take home a decorated faux egg as a sweet memento.

Where: 85 Georgia Ave. SE

Events

Artsapalooza

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza returns on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free festival features more than 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft makers, glass blowers, jewelers and more. The event includes an expansive children’s area plus food trucks and beverages. At 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday, the festival will host an Easter Egg Hunt in Sandy Springs with more than 10,000 hidden eggs. Kids are asked to arrive early with a small bag or basket. The festival is open to all ages and dogs are welcome.

Sunrise Service

Stone Mountain Park will be the site of the annual Easter Sunrise Service bright and early on Easter morning. Bryant Wright and Crawford Loritts will deliver the Easter message from atop the mountain. Wright is the retired senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Loritts served as senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell for 15 years. There also will be a service at the base of the mountain. Gates to the park will open at 3 a.m. with the Summit Skyride opening an hour later. Services begin at 7 a.m. The service dates back to 1944.

Here’s Where to Hunt Easter Eggs in Atlanta and here’s how to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Atlanta. For things to do any day in Atlanta, check our calendar of events.

Journalist Carol Carter writes and edits for Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.