Family-Friendly Easter Sunday Brunches in Marin

Easter Day is on Sunday, April 5. Brunch is always a popular Easter outing and here are a few of our favorite family friendly spots for a Easter brunch in Marin and beyond. All information is correct at time of publishing, but please check with the restaurant to confirm. You should also make your reservations soon, as brunches fill up pretty quickly. 

Easter Brunches in Marin

• Cavallo Point, Sausalito
  11 am & 2 pm
  Cavallo Point's Easter brunch buffet offers seatings at 11 am and 2 pm. Come and enjoy a fun, stress-free Spring brunch, with all of your seasonal favorites. Toast the holiday with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, while the youngest guests receive their own Easter baskets filled with goodies. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by for photos with the kids, too. Make reservations online.
• The Club at McInnis Park, San Rafael
  10:30 am–2:30 pm
  Enjoy Easter brunch right on the golf course and then play a round, hit some balls at the driving range, or play some mini golf. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around, too! The menu includes salmon, baked ham, prime rib, eggs Benedict, waffles, French toast, omelette bar, salads, and desserts. $62 per person. (415) 491-5990. More info and reservations.
• Finnegan's Marin, Novato
  10 am–2:30 pm
  Novato offers its regular Sunday brunch fare, include eggs Benedict, special scrambles, homemade biscuits and gravy, and more. Plus, kids eat free all day on Sundays (from kids' menu with purchase of adult meal). RSVP by calling (415) 899-1516. More info.
• Insalata's, San Anselmo
  10 am–2:30 pm
  Insalata's three-course, prix fixe Easter Brunch features eggs Benedict, spring salmon salad, waffles, and more. (415) 457-7700. More info
• Peacock Gap Golf Club, San Rafael
  11 am–3 pm
  Peacock Gap Golf Club's Range Cafe offers an Easter brunch buffet at the club house with seatings at 11 am and 1 pm. Fare includes salads, and iced seafood station, carving station, omelette station, desserts, and more. Includes a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, and egg hunts at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Adults: $70; kids $30. More info and reservations
• The Pelican Inn, Muir Beach
  11 am–4 pm
  This authentic British Pub in Muir Beach offers a special Easter buffet with garlic rosemary leg of lamb, baked Loch Duart salmon, honey-glazed ham, and more. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance for an egg hunt at 10 am, and the buffet is from 11 am–4 pm. $79 adults, $35 children 5–12. Reservations required: (415) 383-6000. More info
• Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio Town Square
  10 am–3 pm
  Rancho Nicasio's outdoor BBQ Easter brunch buffet includes dishes like house-smoked brisket, slow-roasted pork, mac and cheese, red beans and rice, french toast, red beans and rice, vegetarian hash brown frittata, and more. 10 am–3 pm. $46 adults, $32 children under 10. For reservations call (415) 662-2219. More info.
• Sausalito Yacht Club Easter Brunch Buffet
  Seating times: 10:30 am & 1 pm
  Celebrate Easter by the water at the Sausalito Yacht Club’s Annual Easter Brunch Buffet on Sunday, April 5th. Little ones can enjoy arts and crafts and a special visit from the Easter Bunny, making it just as magical for kids as it is for adults. Reservations required.
• Toast Restaurant, Novato
  10 am–noon
  Toast will be hosting a special Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday, Find hidden eggs and you could even win a free meal. They of course will be offering their usual breakfast/brunch and kids' menu. More info.
• Trailhead, Novato
  9–11 am
  On Easter Sunday, Novato's Trailhead restaurant will offer brunch specials, photos with the Easter Bunny, and an Easter egg hunt for kids in San Marin Plaza! No reservations required. More info

Easter brunches beyond Marin

• Park Chalet, San Francisco
  10 am–3 pm
  Enjoy a spectacular bottomless champagne Easter brunch by the beach! Reservations recommended. More info and reservations.
• Ironwoods Bar & Grill, Presidio Golf Course, San Francisco
  10 am–1:30 pm
  Enjoy an elaborate Easter brunch buffet complete with and Easter egg hunt, face painting, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! All non-alcoholic beverages are included: $83 per adult, $38 per child (6–13), free for kids 5 and under. Make reservations here.
• The Claremont Resort & Club, Berkeley
  10 am–3 pm
  The Claremont's classic brunch is back just in time for Easter. Head to the Limewood restaurant to enjoy seasonal favorites and elegant offerings for all ages. Make reservations here. The Claremont will also be offering an Easter tea on Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5, and an Easter Fair on Saturday, April 4. Learn more.
• Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma
  Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–2 pm
  Celebrate Easter Weekend in the heart of Petaluma. Enjoy signature egg benny, fresh crab salad, peach and strawberry bellinis, live music and more. Reservations highly recommended here. 

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