Top Places for Easter Brunch in San Diego

Our first suggestion for where you should take your family for Easter brunch this year is one of our founder Todd’s favorite restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter, The Provisional Kitchen at the Pendry San Diego.

While a bit on the pricey side, our team all agrees that the décor and design is refined and modern, and the food is absolutely delicious!

Their weekly brunch is excellent, so I’m confident in saying that their Easter brunch should be an over the top treat! Set for Easter morning, April 20th from 9:00am – 2:00pm, Chef Brandon Sloan has put together a menu of brunch classics, plus there will be a carving station and seasonal cocktails. For the kids, you can expect a visit from the Easter Bunny as well!

I instantly noticed the Build-Your-Own Parfait and the Chocolate Fountain. For an entrée, the Easter Omelet will be delicious with asparagus, wild mushrooms, goats cheese and roasted tomatoes. That also happens to be a gluten free option.

The chef didn’t forget the kids either as Easter brunch is a family affair. Highlights include the Peep Pancake, Egg-cellent Sausage Muffin Sandwich and the Hoppity French Toast.

At Todd’s request, we added brunch at The Provisional Kitchen at the Pendry San Diego to our Complete Guide to All the Holidays as a featured Easter brunch you won’t want to miss.

Prices are $90 for adults and $34 for kids. Reservations are required.

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As I mentioned above, some of the places to stay are very easy, like this one, as the restaurant is in the hotel.

The Pendry San Diego is located in the Gaslamp Quarter just blocks from PETCO Park in Downtown San Diego. As one of only a few 5-star hotels in San Diego, you can expect well-appointed rooms and suites plus a rooftop pool, six bars and of course The Provisional Kitchen restaurant!

One of my personal favorite hotels in Mission Beach is having a special Easter brunch and I know it’s going to be really delicious!

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa’s Easter brunch on Easter morning will feature a buffet with all the seasonal brunch classics like bacon and eggs plus a nice spread of desserts. They’ll have many made-to-order items plus sushi and a honey-glazed ham from the carving station.

There will also be live music, a kid’s arts and crafts area, a visit from the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt with prizes!

You’ll want to make a reservation soon as I noticed that the earlier time slots are already full but the afternoon ones at 1:30pm and 2:00pm still have space!

Tickets are $110 for adults and $55 for kids 5-11 with kids 4 and under being free.

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The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa on Mission Beach is a 4-star Polynesian style resort with a fancy spa and private beach.

The atmosphere relaxes me every time we do a little getaway there with koi ponds, lush gardens and awesome ocean views. Located just south of Pacific Beach, a classic San Diego beach perfect for sunbathing or surfing, the property will offer you everything you need for an Easter weekend stay.

Located in North Park, Todd loves this place and his only concern is that for Easter brunch, it could be quite busy. However, if you can get a table, I can promise you that you won’t be disappointed with the food.

While they’re not having a special Easter brunch, their weekly Sunday brunch from 8:00am – 3:00pm is melt in your mouth good! It’s so good that we included Easter brunch here as part of our list of things to do on our Complete Guide to All the Holiday in San Diego article.

The menu is themed with ‘tastes of the world’ so you find favorites like the ‘Eggs a la España’ and the ‘Eggs a la Marrakesh’. You can also order a la carte or get a sandwich or salad as well.

Their drink menu is quite nice too with Hanna’s Bloody Mary or their Fresh Squeezed OJ being my personal favorites.

Since this isn’t officially a special Easter event, pricing is listed on the menu.

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The perfect hotel pairing to Easter brunch at Hanna’s Gourmet in North Park is a stay at The Lafayette Hotel and Club.

Recently updated, the 4-star property has a retro feel that is very unique to say the least. The pool is quite famous and would be perfect for lounging after a tasty Easter weekend brunch!

The Marina Kitchen at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is holding a special Easter brunch event that the team all agrees will be as good to look at as it will be to eat!

Award-winning Chef Rafael Corniel will offer seafood options like lobster rolls and signature dishes such as Dungeness crab benedict. Chef Victor is in charge of the desserts with crème brûlée and Valrhona chocolate layer cake being standouts. The spread will be buffet style with crepes and omelets made upon request.

Adults are $90 and kids ages 3 to 12 are $40. Kids under 3 are free! There will be a 20% service charge on all bills that will go right to the service staff for the event.

Reservations are currently available from 9:00am until 11:30am but I wouldn’t wait too long as space can fill up.

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The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is a 4-star hotel on the San Diego Bay with an outdoor pool plus views of the marina and bay.

After brunch, I like that the hotel is located on the Embarcadero, the perfect location to go for a walk or pop over to Seaport Village and do some shopping.

The San Diego Mission Bay Resort is holding a special Easter brunch at their stylish restaurant Covewood on April 20th that would be a great choice for families with kids.

Executive Chef Roy Hendrickson has crafted a family style Easter brunch that will be one to remember. With a view of Mission Bay, highlights include savory choices like Prime Rib Roast and sweet treats like Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding. Diners will get to choose a main and a dessert with some pre-fixe enhancements available, like the ever popular seafood tower for purchase as well.

Prices are set at $90 for adults and $40 for kids 12 and under.

For the kids, there will be two Easter egg hunts, at 11:00am and then at 1:00pm. There will also be a petting zoo from 11:00am – 4:00pm.

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The San Diego Mission Bay Resort, home to Covewood, is the easy choice for a complimenting stay.

The 4-star, contemporary, beachfront property has stylish rooms, plus a large pool and fire pits perfect for spending time together in the evenings.

As we make our way to our seventh selection for Easter brunch in 2025, you’re probably catching on that many of the restaurants are located in some of San Diego’s finest hotels.

Dockside 1953 is no exception! Located in the Bahia Resort Hotel in Mission Bay Park, their Easter spread will last a full five hours and include a buffet filled with cold seafood, made-to-order omelets, and of course the brunch classics like French toast and waffles.

For the kids, there will be a golden egg hunt, arts and crafts and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The bay views and live music should also set a really nice Easter brunch atmosphere.

Tickets are $120+ for adults, $55 for kids and kids 4 and under will be admitted free of charge.

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The Bahia Resort Hotel on Mission Bay is simple and clean with a large pool and reasonable prices.

Located in Mission Bay Park, the hotel is just minutes from SeaWorld San Diego and the Seven Seas Food Festival, a culinary treat at the park for a limited time that I would highly recommend!

My next choice actually made our team’s list of the best Easter egg hunts as well as this Easter brunch is paired with fun for the kids.

The Hotel Del Coronado, located at 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, is iconic. I have no doubt that like all events held at the hotel this brunch will be a high-end event.

Set for Easter morning, April 20th, 2025 from 10:00am until 1:30pm, tickets are $227 for adults and $117 for kids 5 to 10 with kids 4 and under getting in for free.

The spread in the historic and recently restored Crown Room will be large with classics like omelets and waffles set up next to sushi and salads. A glass of champagne is included for adults and there will also be teas and coffee included.

As this is a brunch and an Easter family event, there will be two Easter egg hunts on the north end of the beach at 10:00am and 12:00pm. They’ll make sure the kids are separated by their age group so everyone can collect and enjoy!

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The Hotel Del Coronado is one of my favorite hotel choices in San Diego and one I can wholeheartedly recommend for your Easter weekend stay.

The historic beachfront hotel offers ocean views on the beach plus incredible architecture at a family-friendly property.

My next pick for Easter brunch is located at Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island in Point Loma.

From 10:00am – 4:00pm, Humphrey’s SoCAL Dining & Music will host a special waterfront Easter buffet complete with breads, appetizers, entrees, desserts and more. I’d go for the Humphreys Seafood Paella or if I was feeling sweet, the Cinnamon Brioche French Toast.

The kids aren’t forgotten with a menu including Mozzarella Sticks and Crunchy Chicken Tenders.

Prices are $95 for adults, $35 for kids, and kids 3 and under are free!

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Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn, located in Shelter Island right next to Liberty Station and not far from the San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a relaxing choice with clean rooms, comfortable beds and a nice pool.

They feature a music venue with artists setting the mood which I find a unique, special touch that I really enjoy.

As we get to number 9 on our list, we wanted to offer you something a little different.

The San Diego Easter Premier Brunch Cruise on the San Diego Bay will provide a unique way to have a tasty meal while viewing the city from the water.

You can expect live music and the Easter Bunny as you dive into a chef-prepared buffet complete with bottomless mimosas. The attire is semi-formal and the cruise will last for two hours from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Tickets are $115 for adults and $95 for kids.

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The InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel would be the perfect place to stay before or after your Easter brunch cruise.

This 4-star hotel is walking distance to where the cruise departs which is a real plus in my book. Some of the rooms and suites have bay views and all of the rooms are spacious and well appointed.

Our final choice for our 2025 Easter brunch list is the Easter brunch at The Café in the Alma San Diego Downtown. For $98 for adults, $50 for kids and kids 3 and under admitted free, you can expect a classic, all-inclusive buffet complete with omelets, fruit, pastries, French toast, a carving station and peel and eat shrimp.

The hotel feels fancy and unique so I’m expecting Sunday brunch on Easter Sunday to be much the same.

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Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a boutique, 4-star Marriott property whose beds are so comfortable that I’d recommend them to my family! The showers are big and the rooms are quite large as well.

The location in Downtown means you’ll be close to not just Easter brunch but also Little Italy, Balboa Park and the San Diego Bay.