The long holiday offered to us at Easter, which is celebrated in March or April, depending on the year, is the first opportunity to reunite as a family since the last holiday season and an important tradition has developed over the years : go out to a restaurant for brunch on Easter Sunday.

There are several reasons why we go to brunch at a restaurant for Easter, this celebration full of symbols, which also coincides with the arrival of spring. Let’s see why brunch is now an unmissable event and how our restaurants have become a popular gourmet trend at this specific time of year.

Above all, we must emphasize the importance of reservations, because Easter is one of the most popular holidays in Quebec restaurants, just behind Mother's Day and New Year's Eve.

Also, the vast majority of restaurants remain open even if Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in Quebec, to the delight of epicureans.

Although brunch is the most popular time of day to eat out on Easter Sunday, be aware that the dinner period is also busy. It is therefore recommended to plan your visit to the restaurant during this weekend.

Besides, do you know where the word brunch comes from? It is a contraction of the English words “breakfast” and “lunch”, because “brunch” is intended to be a fusion of these two meals at the start of the day!

Festive celebration, creative menu

Brunch is not only popular during Easter weekend. Generally speaking, breakfast restaurants in Quebec are popular every weekend, because, no matter the time of your visit, it will never be too late for lunch and never too early for dinner.

However, at Easter, the atmosphere is more relaxed than normal and the menus offered are tasty! Indeed, as Easter still has an importance in Quebec to this day, going out to a restaurant becomes a simple way, for many people, to celebrate in a festive environment.

Also, restaurants and their cooks create special dishes available exclusively during this festive weekend. Gourmet restaurants offer a diverse brunch in terms of flavors, traditionally including ham, eggs, lamb and chocolate desserts.

The most creative among them will not hesitate to innovate and dare to introduce their customers to gourmet choices that go beyond the traditional dishes mentioned above.

Family tradition

We mentioned it from the outset, restaurant family meals are prioritized during the Easter weekend. Getting together for a family brunch at Easter is a true tradition in the four corners of Quebec.

Thus, brunch becomes a very interesting option for families, combining all the benefits of lunch and dinner in a single meal.

Family restaurants remain the most popular establishments during this holiday for their accessibility, their notoriety and their advantageous prices. It is ideal for socializing and spending quality time while enjoying a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

Even if morning does not often mean a glass of alcohol, several restaurants still offer cocktails in the morning, the best known of them being the famous Mimosa (orange juice and sparkling wine). Others are adding non-alcoholic options to their menu.

For children, there are restaurants that organize special activities like an Easter egg hunt while others even go so far as to set up a mini Easter farm in the parking lot for the little ones to enjoy.

Convenience

Obviously, a visit to a restaurant remains the most convenient option instead of having the whole family at home and preparing brunch yourself. So it’s easier and much less stressful to do it at a restaurant, especially if you have a large family!

Since it's a party and therefore a weekend off, admit that it's more interesting to relax and be served at a restaurant rather than organizing everything yourself at home.

In conclusion, Easter brunch at a restaurant is a must for many people, because it offers the opportunity to get together with family, socialize and relax in addition to discovering new flavors. This tradition is also a pleasant and practical way to celebrate the arrival of spring with the people we love!