Best Places for Easter Brunch & Dinner in Albany, NY and Nearby
Find Restaurants Offering Dine-In & Takeout Specials on Easter Sunday: April 20, 2024
As Easter Sunday approaches each year, many local restaurants begin preparing their special dining menus. Find out where to go for Easter brunch and dinner in Albany, NY and nearby, and remember to mark your calendar!
Please note that we are in the process of updating our page with 2025 dine-in and takeout specials for Easter. If you know of any, please send us a message with info to "editor@albany.com" and we'll be happy to add them to our page.
2025 Easter Dining Specials in the Albany Area
Dukes Chophouse
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Dukes Chophouse inside Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady with a special dinner event from 3 PM to 9 PM.
Guests can indulge in a multi-course holiday menu featuring a variety of elevated dishes in addition to Dukes' regular offerings. Highlights include creative appetizers, fresh seasonal salads, and a choice of expertly prepared entrees like lamb rack, Cornish hen, gnocchi, or stuffed peppers. Finish with a sweet treat from the dessert menu.
Reservations are required. The price is $80 per person.
Max 410 at The Waters Edge
Max 410 at The Waters Edge is hosting a special Easter Brunch in The Terrace Ballroom. Enjoy a festive meal with family and friends in a scenic setting.
The brunch will be served from 10 AM to 4 PM on April 20, with pricing at $65 per person and $25 for children ages 6-12 (tax and gratuity not included).
Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your table, call 518-370-5300 or email info@max410.com.
Complimentary parking is available behind the hotel.
Barnsider Restaurant
The Barnsider Restaurant in Albany will be open on Easter Sunday from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM. A traditional ham dinner with all the trimmings will be available, as well as their full dining room menu.
Crowne Plaza Albany- The Desmond Hotel
The Desmond is offering an Easter Buffet at $53 for adults and $25 for children (ages 5-12).
The buffet features classic holiday dishes, with seating available from 10-11 AM and 1-2 PM. New this year, guests can add an open bar package for $13 per person. Reservations are required, and limited morning slots remain.
For more details, visit the event page or call 518-640-6182.
Daley's on Crooked Lake
Join Daley's on Crooked Lake for Easter Brunch on April 20 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy a buffet featuring carving stations, brunch favorites, kid-friendly options, and a dessert spread.
The Easter Bunny will make an appearance, and kids can hunt for Easter eggs hidden around the venue. Pricing is $50 for adults, $25 for children ages 5-12, and free for kids 4 and under.
Reservations are required by calling 518-674-3132.
Class Act Catering
Celebrate Easter at Class Act Catering’s Easter Brunch at the American Legion in Rensselaer, available from 10 AM to 3 PM.
The buffet features a carving board with prime rib and baked ham, an extensive salad station, omelet and noodle bars, seafood, breakfast favorites, and a variety of hot entrees. Kids can enjoy special items like chicken nuggets and Twinkie Peeps. Save room for the chocolate fondue station and assorted desserts. Easter Bunny photo ops available!
Reservations required: 518-650-6030. Pricing starts at $48 for adults, $20 for kids under 12.
Cornell’s in Little Italy
Easter Sunday at Cornell's in Little Italy in Schenectady will feature a family-friendly buffet brunch from 10 AM to 4 PM on April 20.
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread featuring a chef's omelet station, a carving station with Easter honey baked ham and prime rib au jus, brunch classics, kid-friendly options, and a dessert display. Guests can also opt for unlimited Bloody Mary trolley visits at an additional cost.
Reservations recommended for this festive dining experience.
The Century House
The Century House in Latham is offering a refined Easter 3-course dinner for $65 per person.
Guests will choose one option from each course, starting with selections like lobster chowder, mixed greens salad, or shrimp tempura. Entrée options include prime rib, broiled lobster tail, grilled salmon, roasted leg of lamb, or grilled ham steak, each served with complementary sides. Finish with your choice of dessert, such as chocolate mousse, key lime tart, or mocha cream brûlée.
Reservations can be made at thecenturyhouse.com.
2Shea Catering
2Shea Catering is hosting a festive Easter Brunch at Duo at the Dunes on Sunday, April 20, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Enjoy a chef-crafted menu featuring seasonal favorites, perfect for celebrating with family and friends. Space is limited, so early reservations are recommended.
Black & Blue Steak and Crab
Black & Blue Steak and Crab in Albany will be serving Easter Dinner on Sunday, April 20, from 2 PM to 8 PM. Guests can enjoy a fine dining experience in a sophisticated setting. Reservations are now available and recommended due to limited seating.
Mazzone Hospitality
Mazzone Hospitality is offering "Easter at Home" and "Passover at Home" packages featuring fully prepared holiday meals ready for pickup or delivery.
Options include traditional dishes for both holidays, with customizable menus designed to serve gatherings of various sizes. Orders must be placed in advance to ensure availability. For full menus and ordering details, visit Mazzone Hospitality’s Holidays at Home: https://mazzonehospitality.com/promotion.php?Holidays-at-Home-8
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