The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, so why not make this time even more relaxing by taking a break from cooking? Several Baltimore restaurants and caterers have got you covered—and you won’t need to worry about shopping or cleaning the kitchen either. Whether you choose to order takeout from a local caterer or bring the family out to Easter brunch, there’s something here for everyone.
The Classic Catering People: The Owings Mills caterer offers a Passover traditional dinner that includes charoset, matzoh balls and chicken broth, and breast of capon. The cost of $150 serves up to five, and $275 serves up to 10. A vegan option includes spaghetti squash casserole. Choose from a variety of individual starters, entrees, sauces, and desserts to add to your dinner table. Orders must be placed by April 8 by calling 410-356-1666. Food will be available for pickup and delivery between April 14 and 23.
Duck Duck Goose: Join Duck Duck Goose in Fells Point for a standard brunch service on Easter. Dishes will include avocado and crab toast, eggs Benedict, chicken sandwiches, and a smoked salmon tower. Reservations can be made here.
Eddie’s of Roland Park: Easter: The Roland Park caterer offers meals for small or large groups, available April 14-16 and 18. Easter In-a-Box serves up to six people, and includes smoked ham, soup, macaroni and cheese, and more. Individual plates come with ham, roasted asparagus, and more; sides and desserts are also available. Passover: Passover specials from Eddie’s are available April 14-16 and 18-23. Passover In-a-Box serves up to 6 and includes brisket, matzoh balls and soup, potato kugel, and more. Individual plates are also available. Plates come with brisket with gravy or matzoh-stuffed chicken breast and sides. Eddie’s also has a deluxe Seder-for-six, including chicken Marbella, salmon, eggplant salad, and more. Orders need to be placed 72 hours in advance in person or by calling 410-323-3656 for the Roland Avenue location, and 410-377-8040 for the N. Charles Street location.
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore: The hotel is offering Easter brunch and live music on April 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch includes over 50 dishes, such as mushroom risotto, crab eggs Benedict, a shellfish station, desserts and more. There will be a themed arts and crafts table and photos with the Easter Bunny for the kids. Prices start at $115 per person, $125 per person includes Champagne. Kids 12 and under are $55, and 5 and under are free. Reservations can be made here.
The Gourmet Girls: The Owings Mills caterer and marketplace offers a customizable Seder in a Box, which serves four people, or individual appetizers, entrees, and desserts, including stuffed chicken breast, salmon, roasted vegetables, and cheesecake. Place orders by calling 410-581-4914 by April 10.
Gunther & Co.: The Brewers Hill restaurant hosts Easter Sunday brunch on April 17. Appetizers include tuna poke, beef tartare, and lobster bisque; main course dishes are short rib tostada, Maryland crab, leg of lamb, and more. Brunch is $36 per person. Make a reservation online here.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Celebrate Easter early at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood with the Easter Brunch Eggstravaganza on April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This family-friendly brunch includes photos with the Easter Bunny, dyeing eggs, crafts and cookie-decorating. The restaurant’s most popular springtime brunch dishes will be served, including waffles, omelets, and crab hash. Kids can join the fun for $28, adults for $35. Though reservations aren’t required, they can be made here.
Lenny’s Deli: The Owings Mills deli is offering a traditional Passover dinner, at $17.99 per person, including homemade chopped liver, matzo ball soup, brisket, or chicken and vegetables. An option is the roasted chicken dinner, at $13.99 per person, or the brisket dinner, for $15.99 per person. Orders can be placed by calling 410-363-3353.
NiHao Baltimore: Can’t make it to brunch on Easter Sunday? NiHao Baltimore will be hosting Easter Dim Sum Brunch on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy Chinese dishes such as black sesame flan, Shanghai noodles, Peking duck, or shrimp dumplings. The Canton restaurant will also be serving desserts such as chocolate cake bites. Brunch for two is $98 and can be enjoyed while dining in or by carryout. To make a reservation or pre-order carryout, call 443-835-2036, or make a reservation online here.
No Way Rosé: The French-inspired restaurant in Federal Hill is hosting a standard brunch on Easter Sunday. Menu items include roasted beets, blue crab omelet, guacamole à la maison and steak frites. The restaurant does not take reservations, and guests will be seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The restaurant can be reached at 443-363-6780.
Rusty Scupper: The harbor restaurant is hosting their annual all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on April 17. For starters, choose from a smoked seafood platter, caprese salad, fried potatoes and more. The restaurant is also offering prime rib of beef, ham, Cajun crawfish and Old Bay roasted chicken. Drinks are included, including Champagne and mimosas. Reservations are required, by calling 410-727-3678. Brunch is $66 for adults and $33 for kids 10 and under. (Guests will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to dine.)
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Celebrate Easter at the steakhouse with Easter Sunday brunch on April 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch specials include Atlantic salmon, Ruth’s chicken and biscuits, and steak and eggs. The steakhouse’s full dinner and cocktail menu will also be available all day. Make a reservation online here.
Santoni’s Marketplace and Catering: Santoni’s offers a traditional Easter dinner that serves 5 for $79 and comes with ham, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls and more. Meals serving 10 are available for $155. Santoni’s takes orders until April 13 by calling 410-833-6610 ext. 1, or emailing [email protected].
Sweet 27 Cafe and Bakery: The multicultural gluten-free cafe and restaurant invites you for Easter brunch on April 17, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The buffet will include French toast, scrambled tofu, potato latkes, Penang chicken, goat curry, Chana masala and more. Adults can dine for $25 per person and children under 10 for $18. Make reservations by calling 410-464-7211 or email [email protected].