Make Your Easter Reservations at These Sarasota Restaurants
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr., Sarasota, (941) 309-2000, ritzcarlton.com/sarasota
How will you choose between not one but two buffet experiences at Sarasota's Ritz-Carlton? Jack Dusty's pricing is $40 for adults and $17 for children under 12. Reservations are available 7-11:30 a.m. Meanwhile, annual The Grand Ballroom buffet tradition continues for $165 for adults and $65 for children. Reservations are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Duval's. Fresh. Local. Seafood
1435 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 312-4001, duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com
This year, Duval's is offering a limited à la carte menu for Easter Sunday. The featured entrées include a citrus-infused pork chop, chilled salmon salad and grilled octopus. Reservations are available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tommy Bahama
300 John Ringling Blvd., Suite 137, Sarasota, (941) 388-2888, tommybahama.com
Tommy Bahama on St. Armands Circle is adding two additional entrées to its Floribbean menu for Easter. Crab cakes Benedict are served with fresh arugula and tomatoes; meanwhile, bananas foster French toast is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Grove
10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, (941) 893-4321, grovelwr.com
Put on your Sunday best for Grove's Easter brunch Buffet this year. For $64.95 for adults and $24.95 for children under 10, you can dine on offerings like prime rib, shrimp and grits and oysters. Reservations are available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, (941) 925-4444, creekseafood.com
Proudly open 365 days a year, it's no surprise that Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar is ready to roll this Easter. This year's chef special is limon king crab fettuccine. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with call-ahead seating available.
Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State St., Sarasota, (941) 993-1435, brickssmokedmeats.com
Brick's is amping up its brunch menu, offered 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with limited-time options like quiche chicken and waffles, house-smoked ham with sweet potato crumble, and bacon burnt end avocado toast. Dinner service will be available after 3 p.m.
Tzeva
Inside the Art Ovation Hotel at 1255 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota, (941) 413-7425, tzevasarasota.com
Tzeva's Mediterranean-inspired buffet includes ginger and pomegranate-infused glazed ham as well as roasted leg of lamb. It promises a wide selection of other Mediterranean classics for $65 per guest. Reservations are available from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.