The Top 10 Easter Brunches In The U.S.

On the menus: vanilla-dipped brioche French toast, a milk chocolate nest, seafood bars and more.
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Spring has sprung and that means Easter is just around the corner! When Peter Cottontail comes hopping down the lane, we get all too excited for egg hunts, chocolates galore, and -- most importantly -- Easter brunch. Who doesn't love the combo of booze and food on a Sunday afternoon? And when it's in the name of all that is holy -- well, that's just an extra perk! A chic hotel is often just the place to find a perfect Easter brunch spread, so we've rounded up our favorites across the 50 states. View our mouth-watering slideshow below and prepare yourself to mug down deliciously this Sunday.

--Kristina Fazzalaro, Oyster.com

The Top 10 Easter Brunches Across the USA
Atrio(01 of10)
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Where: Conrad Hotel, MiamiOn the Menu: This Easter Sunday, Atrio at the Conrad Hotel will be serving up breakfast classics -- pancakes, waffles, and eggs -- with a gourmet twist. A seafood bar, featuring oysters, lobster, and stone crab, is a highlight. Parents will love the sweeping views of downtown Miami from the hotel's 25th floor while kids will look forward to the Easter bunny's visit.Price: $85/adults; $35/children
Adour(02 of10)
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Where: The St. Regis Washington DCOn the Menu: Lauded for it's French cuisine and funky decor, Alain Ducasse's Adour will be serving diners dressed in their Sunday best this Easter. The three-course meal includes entrees such as Maine lobster and roasted Easter lamb. For dessert, the milk chocolate nest with hazelnut and sea salt ice cream is not to be missed.Price: $90/adults; $40/children
Prado(03 of10)
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Where: InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, ScottsdaleOn the menu: Prado's Easter menu includes festive dishes such as roasted rack of lamb with mint chimicurri and the chef's selection of tapas. There is also bottomless sparkling wine and mimosas for all, so you'll be sure to be in a particularly cheery mood this holiday.Price: $74/adults; $25/children
The Garden(04 of10)
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Where: Four Seasons New YorkOn the menu: The Garden at the Four Seasons is serving a three-course Easter brunch that is as over-the-top as the hefty pricetag. The menu features dishes such as vanilla-dipped brioche French toast with raspberries and Chantilly cream, as well as numerous bubbly cocktails for celebrating the holiday.Price: $135/adult; $65/children
Laurel Court(05 of10)
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Where: The Fairmont San FranciscoOn the menu: Already famous for its breakfast buffet, Laurel Court's spread will go above and beyond on Easter. Raisin brioche French toast, pesto eggs Benedict, and house-smoked salmon frittatas are all foods guests can look forward to. Plus, the Easter bunny will be making an appearance.Price: $40/adults; $15/children
The Cafe(06 of10)
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Where: The Ritz-Carlton, BuckheadOn the menu: The Ritz-Carlton in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood will also be serving a glamorous buffet. There will be pastries, chilled seafood, cheeses, an omelet station, and traditional favorites like pancakes. The buffet will also have a "bubble bar" where diners can order tasty cocktails and fruity drinks.Price: $99/adults; $49/children (Children under 5 eat for free.)
The Belvedere(07 of10)
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Where: The Peninsula Beverly HillsOn the menu: The glamorous Belvedere, one of the top restaurants in Los Angeles, is offering an exclusive (hence the pricetag) Easter brunch. Entrees include items such as sunchoke risotto, seared diver sea scallops, and roasted Cornish game hen. Brunch is followed by a dessert buffet.Price: $125/adults; $45/children
Cafe Boulud(08 of10)
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Where: The Surrey, NYCOn the menu: Renowned Cafe Boulud at The Surrey attracts tourists and locals all year-round, and Easter is no different. This Sunday, the three-course meal includes entrees such as housemade garganelli, corned beef and hash, and crab eggs Benedict.Price: $85/adults; $45/children
Asana(09 of10)
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Where: Mandarin Oriental, BostonOn the menu: An Asian-inspired restaurant, Asana will offer a traditional Easter brunch -- albeit favoring fresh, local seafood. The four-course menu includes oatmeal brulee, clam chowder, lemon ricotta pancakes, and a gourmet steak and eggs. Desserts are particularly impressive, including a s'mores jar, a yuzu baba, and a sesame creme brulee.Price: $75/adults; $35/children
Sixteen(10 of10)
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Where: Trump International Hotel & Tower ChicagoOn the menu: The Trump Hotel's Sixteen restaurant offers an elaborate Easter brunch buffet. There will be a cold seafood station (serving up sushi and jumbo shrimp cocktails) and a carving station, as well as breakfast staples such as eggs benedict and waffles with berries and cream. The hefty price tag also includes a parting gift and a visit with the Easter Bunny for the kiddies.Price: $125/adult; $30/children

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