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These are the 9 best restaurants for Easter brunch in Columbus, according to you

Easter is this Sunday and we reached out to you for the best places to enjoy Easter brunch. With the exceptions of fast food restaurants, home addresses and restaurants that will be closed on Easter, here are the places you shared.

Reservations suggested

Callaway Gardens will serve Easter brunch in the Lodge & Spa, 4500 Southern Pine Dr., from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Prices are $54 per adult, $23 per child (6-12) and free for children under 5 years old. Tax and 20% gratuity will be added. Gardens admission is not required. Reserve a table by visiting callawaygardens.com/dining or by calling 706-663-6750.The brunch includes a highly recommended smoked salmon, crab claws and a special kid’s table.

Hudson’s at Main Street, 6298 Veterans Pkwy., Suite 7A, Columbus, will have an Easter Bunny Brunch on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will serve Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations for the Bunny Brunch are only available for parties of six or more. For reservations, call 706-507-5384.

Stock Market Dueling Kitchens at 1232 Broadway, Columbus, will have three seatings for Easter brunch at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.; reserve by calling 706-507-3530.

The Animal Farm will have special hours for Easter: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brunch menu changes every Sunday and they will pull out all the stops for the holiday. For more information, visit theanimalfarmcolumbus.com or call 706-507-9380.

Morten’s at Old Town, 3580 Massee Lane, Suite H, Columbus, 762-514-7079. Reservations are required. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $52 plus tax and gratuity per person. The restaurant will serve a special menu of five courses featuring seared pork belly with pear chutney, Belgium waffle with peanut butter whiskey syrup and bacon wrapped meatloaf with lingonberry sauce.

Wicked Hen, 1350 13th St., Columbus, will have sharable appetizers like deep south duck egg rolls and special entrees like grilled green tomato hash. For more information, call 706-984-7215.

Reservations unnecessary

First Watch at 2528 Weems Road, Columbus, does not take reservations, but you can use the app available at firstwatch.com to “get in line” first thing in the morning. When you arrive, your name will be near the top of the list. They’re open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and may be reached at 706-322-4517.

Metro Diner, 5524 Whitesville Road, Columbus, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Easter Sunday. Visit the Metro Diner website to view current wait times and join the waitlist. For more information, call 706-530-5907.

Michelle’s of Phenix City, 2061 Hwy. 280, Phenix City, will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the buffet, the restaurant will offer an oxtail dinner that can be ordered off the menu. Call 334-560-5533 for more details.

Don’t see your favorite Easter destination? Tell us all about it in the comments below.

This story was originally published April 14, 2022 at 5:50 AM.

Mona Moore
Sun Herald
Mona Moore was a Service Journalism Desk Editor for the Sun Herald in Mississippi; Mahoning Matters in Ohio; and the Ledger-Enquirer and Telegraph in Georgia. Originally from West Covina, California, she holds a bachelor’s and master’s in corporate and public communication from the University of South Alabama. Mona’s writing and photography have been recognized by press associations in Mississippi, North Carolina and Florida.
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