I have to admit. I sort of like the spiraled ham of my youth. My father would pick it up from a Honey Baked Ham Store. I love all the leftovers with my homemade mustards and pickles. I love the warm mustard sauce recipe that I learned from an old friend that is delightful draped on that ham as well. I usually serve it at Easter lunch in a sauceboat beside bunny themed napkins and end the meal with a sunny limoncello tiramisu.
However, if you would rather not cook at home but instead head out in the Hamptons to a local favorite serving delicious brunch, lunch or dinner, then the following list is for you. Here we go!
Cove Hollow Tavern, 85 Montauk Highway, East Hampton
When: 11 to 3 on Easter
Reservations: 631-527-7131
This cozy restaurant is often packed, so call early if you want to reserve. On the menu? Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, Maryland Crab Cakes, Mushroom Bolognese, Burgers, Skirt Steak with Scrambled Eggs, plus more.
LuLu Kitchen, 126 Main Street, Sag Harbor
When: 11:30 to 8
Reservations: 631-725-0900
For $59 per person, LuLu’s is doing a “Wood Fired Lamb Feast” on Easter Sunday, which includes Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb, English Peas Polenta, Wood-Fired Grilled Asparagus, Mint-Merguez Stuffing, Harissa Yogurt Sauce, and Blistered Cherry Tomatoes.
Nick & Toni’s, 136 North Main Street, East Hampton
When: 11 to 3
Reservations: 631-324-3550
For $80 per person, Easter brunch will include Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Berries, Poached Lobster Quiche, Long Island Duck Hash, Grilled Lamb, Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna plus more.
Calissa, 1020 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
When: 11 to 5
Reservations: 631-500-9292
Prix-fixe $55 brunch includes French Toast, Olive Oil Pancakes with Whipped Lemon Honey Butter, Moussaka, Lamb Chops and more Greek/Mediterranean inspired dishes, and bottomless bubbles.
1770 House, 143 Main Street, East Hampton
When: DINNER from 5 pm
Reservations: 631-324-1770
Enjoy a two-course seasonal menu of spring pea soup with snap peas, serrano ham, watermelon radish and smoked salt. The main course is a Dijon and brioche crusted rack of lamb with rosemary potatoes, leeks, peas and pancetta.
Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House, 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
When: 10 - 7
Reservations: 631-808-2000
For $98 per person, Jean-Georges is offering a three-course Easter feast for adults and a two-course option for children ($49). The menu includes Petrossian caviar with blinis and creme fraiche, black truffle pizza and grilled lamb chops.
Highway Restaurant, 290 Montauk Highway, East Hampton
When: 11 to 2
Reservations: 631-527-5372
This cozy restaurant is offering an Easter Brunch that includes smoked salmon board, avocado toast, spring vegetable frittata, brioche french toast and yummy wood-fired pizzas.
Elaia Estiatorio, 95 School Street, Bridgehampton
When: APRIL 9th, Greek Easter Sunday, 11:30 am
Reservations: 631-613-6469
This Greek inspired brunch will offer a smoked salmon board, avocado toast, spring vegetable frittata, brioche french toast and wood-fired pizzas. The following Sunday, April 16th go to try their lamb on the spit.
Gurney’s Montauk Resort, 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk
When: 10 to 2, Scarpetta Beach Dining Room
Reservations: 631-668-2345
For $130 per adult, your brunch buffet includes a Prime Rib Carving Station, Baked Salmon en Croute, a Chilled Seafood Bar, Sushi Bar, Omelet Station, Smoked Salmon Station, Pastries, Fruits, Desserts, and an optional Bloody Mary Bar.
If you would rather do take-out on Easter, here are a few ideas:
L&W Market, 2493 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
To order: 631-537-1123
Easter orders must be phoned in by March 29th and picked up on Saturday. The appetizer menu includes Deviled Eggs, a Charcuterie Board, a Cheese Board, Antipasto, a Crudité Platter, Shrimp Cocktail. Main courses include a Honey Mustard Glazed Ham (small or large) and Roast Rack of Lamb. Side dishes include Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Beets, English Snap Peas, Parker House Rolls, and Almond’s Famous Mac n’ Cheese.
Citarella, Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton
To order: 631-283-6600
The markets in Southampton, Bridgehampton and East Hampton are offering extensive Easter take-out menus. You can order caviar, steamed lobsters, Shrimp cocktail, Seafood spreads, charcuterie boards, roasted leg of lamb, baked hams, roast suckling pig, roast turkey, tons of sides and desserts and fresh breads and cheeses.