Celebrate Easter With These Mercer County Restaurants
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Hop over to a stress-free Easter brunch or dinner at these central Jersey eateries
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
For some reason, everything tastes better when someone else cooks it. This Easter, free yourself from the honey-baked ham and head to one of these local eateries for fresh and creative menu offerings.
Agricola Eatery
11 Witherspoon Street, Princeton
Call 609.921.27798 for reservations
Farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal, sustainable, and anti-biotic free ingredients
Easter Offerings: Seating from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., $40/pp, $20/children 12 & U plus service fee and tax
Menu Highlights: Ricotta Pancakes; Castle Island Smoked Salmon; Brown Butter Apple Cake
Eno Terra
4484 Route 27, Kingston
Call 609.497.1777 for reservations
Rustic-style restaurant with seasonal, artisan food, and an unmatched wine list
Easter Offerings: Brunch from 11 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. and dinner from 4 – 8 p.m.
Brunch Menu Highlights: Smoked Duck Benedicts; Mushroom and Brie Frittata; Lobster Scramble
Dinner Menu Highlights: Seared Sea Scallops; Wester Ross Salmon; Niman Ranch Sirloin & Pork Chop
Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar
1 Palmer Square, Princeton
Call 609.921.0700 for reservations
Casual American restaurant at the heart of Palmer Square
Easter Offerings: Brunch buffet from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with a complimentary Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, or Mimosa. $23/adult; $10/children 6-10; free for toddlers 5 & U
Menu Highlights: Filet Tip Bourguignon with Wild Mushrooms; Mussels, Clams, and Shrimp in a Blue Moon Fennel Broth; Cheese Tortellini with White Wine Blush Cream Cause
The Brothers Moon
7 West Broad Street, Hopewell
Call 609.333.1330 for reservations
Charming restaurant with a creative, rotating menu that features locally sourced ingredients (take-out and pastry counter)
Easter Offerings: Brunch from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; takeout and pastries counter open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Children’s menu is also available
Menu Highlights: Breakfast Burrito; Frittata; “Very Berry Bread Pudding French Toast”
The Cranbury Inn Restaurant
21 South Main Street, Cranbury
Call 609.655.5595 for reservations
Historical Inn with an impressive ballroom and dining area
Easter Offerings: Champagne brunch from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Easter buffet from 2:30 – 8 p.m.; $29/pp plus service fee and tax
Menu Highlights: Unlimited Champagne; Eggs Benedict; Belgian Waffles
Chambers Walk
2667 Main Street, Lawrenceville
Call 609.895.5995 for reservations
Upscale Café serving modern American cuisine
Easter Offerings: Brunch from 11:30 – 3:00
Menu Highlights: Eggs Benedict with Country Ham; Cedar Plank-Grilled Organic Salmon; Chicken & Black Bean Ravioli
Mistral
66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton
Call 609.688.8808 for reservations
Esteemed restaurant serving creative and seasonal small plates
Easter Offerings: Brunch from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $49/pp; $29/child; three course choice of prix fixe menu
Menu Highlights: Yogurt Pana Cotta; Grilled NY Strip and Egg; Brioche French Toast
Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center
1 Chauncey Road, Princeton
Call 609.921.3600 for reservations
Luxury hotel in Princeton with a conference center and dining room
Easter Offerings: Brunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a complimentary mimosa. $54/pp; $19.95/children 5-12; free for toddlers 4 & U