These restaurants in Columbus will be open serving meals on Easter Day

If Easter is less about egg hunts and more about bottomless mimosas for you, then you’re probably already searching brunch spots for Sunday.

Whether you want eggs Benedict in a historic dining room or truffle fries and a rooftop view, Columbus has options, and we’ve rounded up the ones worth getting dressed for.

Fancy (or fancy-adjacent)

Reservations aren’t required at most of these, but strongly recommended, especially on a holiday Sunday.

Animal Farm 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Animal Farm is a local restaurant that specializes in farm to table recipes that have a cheeky twist.

Dishes to try:

• Shrimp and grits
• Breakfast pasta
• Peach cobbler chicken and waffles
• Lemon berry French toast

Goetchius House 11 a.m.–3 p.m

The 1839 landmark at 405 Broadway reopened in 2023 after sitting dark for more than a decade, and The Goetchius House been leaning into the “event as much as restaurant” vibe ever since..

Dishes to try:

• Romaine calm and carry on salad
• Smoked salmon Benedict
• New Orleans-style beignet
• Mary Walker crab cakes

Hudson’s at Main Street 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Still one of Columbus’s most reliable brunch destinations, Hudson’s delivers big portions and a full bar that earns its reputation.

Dishes to try:

• Red velvet waffles and chicken
• Breakfast burrito
• Georgia mini biscuit board
• Sausage and cheese omelette

Wicken Hen 11 a.m. - 2 p.m

The Wicked Hen has seen several transformations over the years, but its brunch menu is still as good as ever.

Dishes to try:

• Fried green tomato BLT
• Wicked Benedict
• Wicked Chicken biscuit

Less fancy so come as you are

No reservations needed.

Nonic at Highside Market 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

The rooftop bar is enough reason to have brunch at Nonic with 30 rotating craft beers on tap; and a cocktail menu.

Dishes to try:

• Parker egg and cheese
• Murder Point Oysters
• Bagel and lox

Bodega 1205 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Bodega is built for sharing, so you should order a spread and let the table decide.

Dishes to try:

• Breakfast of Champions
• Chorzio fries (with a side of sweet plantains)
• Bodega Benedict

The Office Sports Bar & Grill 10 a.m.–9 p.m

The name undersells it. The Office is a legit brunch spot with mega-portions and a loyal following.

Dishes to try:

• Chicken fritters
• French toast burger
• Brunch plate

Metro Diner 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Consider this the workhorse of the brunch list, and you can dependably find all your brunch favorites at Metro. It also doesn’t hurt that they serve brunch all day.

Dishes to try:

• Steak and scramble bowl
• Biscuits and sausage gravy
• Huevos rancheros

Where do you like to brunch? Email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on social media.