While Easter might look and feel slightly different this year, you can still celebrate in a big way! Nothing says an Easter Sunday with your families like beautiful spring weather, classic Easter traditions, and great food. Whether you were thinking about cooking at home or hitting the town, we have some great locations to keep in mind for this Sunday and many Sundays to come. Bring a full heart and an empty stomach!
Legends Bistro
Located on the historic University of Alabama campus, Legends Bistro provides a pristine setting for your Easter Sunday brunch! This year’s meal will be hosted Sunday, April 4th from 11 pm to 2 pm. A little sneak peek of the delicious menu includes a carving station featuring ham, rosemary lamb, and bronzed salmon. Side dishes range from au gratin potatoes, green bean almondine, homemade squash casserole, and more! Don’t worry if you’re looking to stay on the greener side of things, Legends Bistro has an assortment of different salad options. To make this deal even sweeter, adults can eat for $23.95 per person, and children under the age of 10 will be $14.95 per person. Don’t hesitate to make your reservation today- Call 205-343-1125 to claim your family’s spot now!
Side by Side
Side by Side offers a contemporary take on classic southern comfort food, and that goes the same for this Easter’s menu. This Easter Sunday, Side by Side is offering a unique brunch menu to get you in the spring of things! Featuring items such as delectable french toast, chicken and waffles, smoked salmon, and biscuits and gravy, you simply can’t go wrong with this scene! Doors are open from 10 am to 3 pm for Side by Side’s brunch menu but don’t worry if you can’t make it- Side by Side is offering an Easter special for dinner as well! Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 205-561-5500 or clicking here to visit their online reservation portal.
Brick and Spoon
Nothing screams comfort food like Brick and Spoon! Similar to our friends at Side by Side, Brick and Spoon showcase its tasty flair on southern, cajun cuisines that never disappoints. From Build Your Own Bloody Mary’s to Bayou Benedict, you and your family will be able to find comfort in this menu for sure! Grab your seat this Easter Sunday from 7 am to 2 pm to enjoy this amazing brunch experience!
Avenue Pub
A long-time fan favorite in Tuscaloosa is Avenue Pub. Its brunch menu has claimed the hearts of many over the years and the same can be predicted for this year’s Easter brunch with your family! Its menu boasts several kinds of delicious hand-held options as well as your favorite breakfast items. Did we also forget to mention Avenue Pub has a menu of brunch cocktails? You definitely want to keep this place in mind when preparing for this Easter Sunday! Brunch is served from 11 am to 3 pm.
For the Foodies
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Day Starter
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The most important meal of the day plus a build your own Bloody Mary sounds like the perfect way to start your Valentine’s Day festivities! Brick & Spoon offers a uniquely southern approach to your traditional boozy brunch meals.
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Pasta for the Soul
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Looking for a meal that will make your heart and stomach happy? Depalma’s Italian Cafe gets it right every time! They offer a huge menu featuring food and drink specialties that will excite even the pickiest eaters. Better get there early! Depalma’s operates on a first come first serve basis.
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Wine It Down
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Need a little pick me up after dinner? Head over to The Wine Market for an impressive list of international wines and cheese plates. Not into wine? The Wine Market offers a variety of craft beers that will make everyone glad!
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We Found Love in a Hopeless Place
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The lights are low. You’re getting all comfy cozy with your partner when a fat stack of waffles is set down in front of you. Could this be a dream? No, you’re at Waffle House! What better way to end a long Valentine’s Day with a hot stack of your favorite waffles! Check out which location works best for you, here.
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For the Adventurers
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Take a Hike
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Lake Nicol is home to several miles of trails that line the banks and cliffs of the lake. Strap on your good shoes and enjoy your partner’s company while basking in the scenery of Lake Nicol!
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Picnic
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Grab your favorite finger foods and head to the River Walk for an ultra-romantic picnic! Worried about finding the right spot to plant your blanket? The River Walk has many flat areas that are perfect for you to relax and enjoy the banks of the Black Warrior River!
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Bowling with Bae
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Looking for excitement indoors? Bowlero has reinvented the old traditional bowling experience. The neon lights and music will surely make up for the fact that you have to wear bowling shoes! Go ahead and snag your lane while you can!
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T-Shirt Printing
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Swag Tuscaloosa offers a unique t-shirt printing experience that is bound to make your Valentine’s Day one to recall forever! I mean come on, who doesn’t want a t-shirt to remember a great day!
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For the Singles
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Specialty Wine
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Grab your favorite bottle of wine at Craving’s Specialty Grocery. From reds to rosé, Craving’s has a variety that will fit any connoisseur’s tastebuds.
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Spa Night
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Nothing screams “treat yourself” as a good face mask. But what about a face mask AND an amazing bottle of wine from Cravings? Now you’re really talking my kinda talk!
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Something Sweet
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Fall in love all over again with Peterbrooke and its vast array of fine chocolates. Head over to their store to snag yourself a delicious gift that you won’t have to share with anyone but yourself! But really, who wants to share chocolate anyways?
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Netflix and Chill
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To wind up your night, what could be more perfect than a good movie? Grab your wine and chocolates and get comfy while watching some of the hottest new flicks out to date. Want something seriously romantic? Try A Walk to Remember. Looking for something along the lines of a Rom-Com? Someone Great has been receiving rave reviews!
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An Easter egg hunt, a get-together with the family, a walk in beautiful spring weather, good food and traditional Easter services– there are already many reasons to love Easter. We’re adding six more: Nothing makes Easter Sunday better than a leisurely and delicious brunch. Tuscaloosa has plenty of amazing bars and restaurants ready for you to have a perfect Easter brunch with your loved ones this upcoming Sunday. Here are six brunch places to check out this Easter weekend.
Legends Bistro
Located at Hotel Capstone on the campus of The University of Alabama, Legends Bistro provides an elegant backdrop for your Sunday morning. Between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m for just $19.95 a person, you will experience an extensive menu featuring glazed ham, lamb, and bronzed salmon. Bread, Salad, and Drinks are all included with your meal. To make the deal even better, children under the age of 10 eat for only $13.95. Visit the link here to learn more about the restaurant, and experience the sensational dining experience at Legends Bistro this Easter.
Call 205-343-1141 for reservations
Sweet Home Food Bar
The name reflects this unique restaurant’s philosophy and it describes its homely and warm atmosphere as a mixture of New York flair and Southern charm. The appropriate prices and the location in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa make it a top address in town. The brunch menu is just as unique, a small but select variety of sweet and salty dishes make your Easter Sunday perfect.
Open 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Another Broken Egg
The location of the neat café would already be engaging enough: down by the Riverwalk it provides a terrace to enjoy your meal with a beautiful view of the Black Warrior River. The brunch menu offers American classics like chicken and waffles, sandwiches and burgers. Of course, the cafés name also keeps its promise and offers a big variety of omelets and other egg specialties. Another special feature is the range of seafood dishes – a great brunch experience!
Open 6:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
The Side by Side
To present you a really fancy location for having an amazing Easter brunch we must add the Side by Side to this list. This exquisite French Restaurant is also known for its southern hospitality and is located in the building of Embassy Suites by Hilton in downtown Tuscaloosa. The striking glass rotunda makes every stay special and is the perfect scenery for a stylish brunch. They even offer a special brunch menu for Easter Sunday, and don’t forget about their bloody mary bar!
Open 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Five Bar
What could make a better number five on this list than the famous Tuscaloosa Five Bar? Enjoy not only some of the best food in town but a morning of jazz as well. Your meal will be accompanied by an in house jazz band all morning long. Along with great food and entertainment are your favorite drinks for a fun brunch: orange juice and coffee to wake you up or Mimosa and Bloody Mary for those who are already awake.
Open 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Avenue Pub
This downtown location will provide a relaxing brunch in an American Pub style venue. Pair your brunch favorites with some of the best brunch cocktails in town. No pub experience would be complete without live music, which you will find on Sunday’s from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. Head on over to Avenue pub to enjoy a lively morning at the brunch table.
Open 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.