So you waited until the last minute to make your Easter feast plans. Not to fear, these Charlotte restaurants can take care of brunch, whether you opt for a grand buffet or a la carte breakfast favorites.  Reserve today to get those remaining open reservations for your Easter brunch:
Vivace
100 Metropolitan Ave #100, Charlotte, NC 28204
vivacecharlotte.com
Brunching hours:Â Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 beginning at 10 a.m.
Menu highlights: Where should we start? Don’t miss the lamp chops with blackberry mostarda and polenta cakes, braised rabbit with salmorejo, smoked salmon bruschetta and braised short rib hash. Recently featured in USA Today, chicken and biscuit lovers can indulge in the elegant take at Vivace: a rosemary biscuit topped with crispy chicken, pancetta gravy and poached egg.
Details:Â For $30 per person, guests can enjoy a first and second course as well as the Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. A la carte dining is also available.
Reserve: Call 704. 370.7755 or reserve online.
Reid’s Fine Foods SouthPark
4331 Barclay Downs Dr. Charlotte, NC 28209
reids.com
Brunching hours:Â 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Menu highlights: The full brunch buffet features french toast, eggs benedict, fried chicken, salmon, prime rib, an omelet station and much more. View the full menu here.
Details: Adults: $22.99. Children under twelve: $12.99. Bloody Mary bar opens at noon.
Reserve: Call 704.377.7686.
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room
1829 Cleveland Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203
bonterradining.com
Menu highlights: Executive Chef Blake Hartwick presents a menu of benedicts and made-to-order omelets. Choose from the steak and eggs benedict served with poached egg, caramelized onions, mushrooms and bernaise sauce and a version crafted with fried green tomato, NC chèvre, smoked salmon, poached egg and bernaise. Consider adding a mimosa or trip to the bloody mary bar to your meal.
Details:Â $34 for adults, $15 for children 10 and under.
Reserve:Â Call 704.333.9463.
Corkbuzz Charlotte
4905 Ashley Park Ln J Charlotte, NC 28210
charlotte.corkbuzz.com
Brunching hours:Â 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Menu highlights: Start off with a seared salmon crepe or chilled bay scallops. Entrees include a cured salmon sandwich, and poached eggs with house-made sausage, cauliflower-potato hash and hollandaise.
Details: Three courses for $35 per person. Plus, it’s half off all champagne bottles as part of their Champagne Campaign.
Reserve:Â Call 704.625.1328 or reserve online.
Heritage Food + Drink
201 W South Main St.
Waxhaw, North Carolina
heritagefoodanddrink.com
Brunching hours:Â 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Menu highlights:Â Heritage brunch favorites include Chef’s special omelets, freshly baked doughnuts and shrimp hash.
Details:Â $30 per person.
Reserve: Call 704.843.5236.
JP Charlotte
601 S. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202
jpcharlotte.com
Brunching hours:Â 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Menu highlights:Â The Easter buffet at JP Charlotte leaves nothing to be desired. From brunch classics like Belgian waffles and crispy fried chicken to chef-inspired omelets, breakfast lovers will find plenty to fill their plates. The seafood and curing bar features smoked salmon and snow crab cocktail claws, while the deviled eggs bar and artisans cheese station offer the perfect accompaniments. Entrees including NC shrimp and grits and slow-roasted prime rib are perfect for a holiday celebration before ending the meal on a sweet note with an assortment of dessert options.
Details:Â $54 per adult, $24 for children ages 6-12 and complimentary for children ages 5 and under.
Reserve: Call 704.335.2064 or book online with OpenTable.
WP Kitchen + Bar
6706-C Philips Place Court Charlotte, NC 28210
wolfgangpuck.com
Brunching hours: Beginning at 11 a.m.
Menu highlights:Â The special Chef-designed menu includes beignets, steak and eggs and a smoked salmon benedict.
Details: They’re also offering half price mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. Cheers!
Reserve: Reserve online or call 704.295.0101.
Aqua e Vino
4219 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
aquaevino.com
Brunching hours:Â 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Menu highlights: Family-style antipasti starts the meal off on the right note, while entree options including spaghetti mare, porchetta and homemade lasagna make for a hard ordering decision. Assorted pastries round out the robust menu offering.
Details:Â $45 per person.
Reserve: Call (704) 364-4445.
Brunching hours:Â 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Menu highlights: An endless array of fresh fruit and salads, chilled seafood display, carving stations, antipasto and full dessert bar. View the full menu here.
Details: Â The buffet is just the beginning, with live entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself, offering a fun photo op for the kids. Buffet is $85 per person, $35 for children ages 5-12 and complimentary for children 4 and under.
Reserve:Â Advance reservations are required at (704) 248-4100.
Carpe Diem
1535 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204
carpediemrestaurant.com
Brunching hours:Â 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Menu highlights: Crab Cake Benedict, Hangtown Fry and the Churro French Toast. If the house favorite fried chicken is what you came for, opt for the Fried Chicken and Waffles. View the full menu here.
Details:Â In addition to the standard menu, a children’s menu is offered at $15 per child.
Reserve: Online, or call 704.377.7976.
The Capital Grille
201 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
thecapitalgrille.com
Brunching hours:Â 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Menu highlights:Â The three-course menu options include Lobster Frittata, Shrimp and Grits and Filet Mignon, as well as optional mimosas.
Details: $49 per adult, $15 per child. View the full menu online.
Reserve:Â Online.
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Place Charlotte, NC 28207
napaonprovidence.com
Brunching hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Return for dinner from 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Menu highlights:Â Start off the day with the Chef’s feature, shrimp crepes. If you’re visiting for Easter dinner, try the roasted lamp chops.
Reserve: Call ​704.900.8535.
Dogwood Southern Table and Bar
4905 Ashley Park Lane Charlotte, NC 28210
dogwoodsoutherntable.com
Brunching hours: 11Â a.m.- 3 p.m.
Menu highlights:Â Don’t miss the Low Country Benedict (pork loin, poached egg, hollandaise and a peppered relish on a cheddar biscuit) or the Dogwood Cubano (slow cooked pork, house mustard, pickles and gruyere cheese). Satisfy your sweet tooth with Mom’s Cheese Cake, a family recipe, or the Orange Chocolate Panna Cotta.
Details:Â $39 per guest.
Reserve: Online via OpenTable or call 704.910.4919.
Aix en Provence
545 B Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28207
aixenprovenceclt.com
Brunching hours:Â 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Menu highlights: Chef Nick has created a spectacular Easter Brunch Menu featuring smoked salmon tartine, quiche lorraine, truite amandine and crock madame. View the full menu above.
Details:Â $38 per person.
Reserve: Call 704.332.1886 or reserve online.
Luca Italian Kitchen
1523 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28204
lucaitaliankitchen.com
Brunching hours:Â 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Menu highlights:Â The Easter Brand Buffet features multiple hot stations, classic breakfast items, a mozzarella and antipasto mist display and a gelato cart for dessert.
Details:Â $34 per adult, $12 per child.
Reserve: Call 704-910-3161.
Luciano’s Ristorante Italiano
1910 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
lucianositaly.com
Brunching hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Menu highlights:Â The Trio Croissant Sandwich features potato, egg and chicken salad, while the Frutti Di Mare is a blend of seafood favorites.
Details:Â A la carte menu is served until later in the day for late risers, don’t miss their open and airy patio.
Reserve:Reserve online or call (980) 833-1484.
Brunching hours: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Menu highlights: Chef Tom’s Easter Buffet features a Carving Station of Oven Roasted Porchetta & Roasted Leg of Lamb, a Homemade Mozzarella Bar and signature dishes including Chicken Carciofi.
Details: View the full menu here.
Reserve:Reserve online or call 704.343.0148.
