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Spring for an Easter brunch in LA for under $100 per person

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The days are getting longer and there's way more pastel out there — yes, it's Easter Sunday on April 5. You may be thinking about getting together with friends and family, so here's a list of the best Easter brunches under $100 per person that your whole fluffle will love.

(In case you didn’t know, a fluffle is an adorable way to say a group of bunnies, so rabbits just got even cuter.)

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills (West Hollywood)

A delicious looking brunch is set out on a white tablecloth, with different drinks in tall glasses, and plates of food, and a vase full of pink tulips in the middle. A white bunny cookie rounds out the picture.
Celebrate Spring with a lively Easter brunch.
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The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is hosting a Rooftop Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt when you visit the hotel on Easter weekend.

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The menu for Easter Sunday is à la carte and includes crab toast green papaya ($24), lemon ricotta hotcakes ($26), and wood charred spring lamb ($48), among others. Guests with brunch reservations can also enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny, cookie decorating on the rooftop, plus an egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. for the kids. Meanwhile, adults can take a ride on the London rooftop Bloody Mary trolley ($26).

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Make your reservations on OpenTable

  • Location: 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood
    Hours: Brunch is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

LouLou Santa Monica (Santa Monica)

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The Easter-themed champagne flight at LouLou.
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Perched atop the Santa Monica Place mall is Lou Lou, a French-inspired rooftop spot known for live DJs, drag shows, and more.

For Easter, they're offering an unlimited brunch buffet ($75), including “Le Gigot D’agneau,” a seven-hour roasted leg of lamb, along with dauphine potatoes, flageolet beans, and deviled eggs. Easter-themed cocktails will also be available. Entertainment includes Live DJ Music and a visit from the Lapin himself.

Make your reservations on OpenTable. Parking is FREE for 90 minutes in the surrounding structures.

  • Location: 395 Santa Monica Place #300, Santa Monica
    Hours: Brunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Rooftop of the Wayfarer Hotel (DTLA)

A roof top has an array of dark pink colored sofas, all around tables laid with blue glasses and tableware. In the background, the sunset is reflected in a series of skyscrapers
The view from the Wayfarer hotel rooftop.
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Get lost in the skyline of downtown Los Angeles as you nibble Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon and plunge into buttermilk pancakes. This unlimited brunch includes glazed honey ham, roasted Pacifico sea bass, and a roasted leg of lamb with pomegranate chimichurri. Dessert includes a seasonal fruit display, mini cheesecakes, and cookies. The cost is $70 for adults and $35 for children ages 3 to 12.

Make your reservations on OpenTable.

  • Location: 813 Flower St., Los Angeles
    Hours: Brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The Raymond 1886 (Pasadena)

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There's nothing quite like stepping back in time while dining in the craftsman-style dining room at The Raymond 1886. Whether you're outside on the patio or tucked inside a dark booth, it's hard not to feel right at home. Easter specials include a pastry and fruit board for the table, featuring everything from apple coffee cake to spinach quiche, plus seasonal fruit and berries ($40). You also can't go wrong with Grand Marnier-infused French toast ($24) or a garden omelette ($24). Brunch cocktails include familiar mimosas ($15) alongside more inventive beverages like a charred sunset cocktail with mezcal strawberry foam ($18).

Reservations can be made on their website.

Location: 1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena
Hours: Brunch is available from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

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The Portofino Hotel & Marina (Redondo Beach)

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For a truly family-friendly experience, visit The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, where the Bayside Ballroom is home to your brunch. The hotel will offer two seatings for an endless dining experience, complete with pancakes and waffles, a smoked salmon station, a full charcuterie and cheese board, made-to-order omelettes, prime rib and a sweet station.

Even more important than the food is the fun, which includes an egg hunt and face painting for the kids following the brunch. Adults also have a chance to win prizes, like an overnight stay in a junior suite. The price is $95 for adults and $45 for children under $12.

Reservations can be made on their website.

Location: 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach
Hours: Brunch is available at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. 

Gelson's (Various)

Focus on family instead of fixing things up, thanks to an Easter brunch at home, catered by Gelson's.

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Try a spiral-glazed ham that feeds eight ($60) or a vegetable lasagna for 12 ($75) Finish the fiesta with touches like fresh flowers ($8.99+) and smoked salmon deviled eggs with caviar ($45 for 24 pieces).

Online ordering is already open with store pickup from April 3 to April 5. The last day to order is April 3.

The Culver Hotel (Culver City)

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Tea for two, or however many you'd like, at the Culver Hotel.
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The Culver Hotel will host their afternoon tea in the Grand Lobby and Crystal Room, where Easter bonnets are encouraged. Take in the sounds of a live harpist while you relish in housemade scones, chicken curry tea sandwiches, petit fours, and loose-leaf teas.

The cost is $75 per person before adding on garden-fresh cocktails or bubbly. The hotel will also be hosting a full buffet brunch for $95 per person and $45 for children if you'd prefer a little more feasting. Face painting will be offered in the garden for children of all ages.

Make your reservations on OpenTable for both the tea and the brunch.

Location: 9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City
Hours: Tea is served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brunch seatings are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. 

Bunny Bungalows (The Grove and The Americana at Brand)

A person in a giant white bunny costume is sitting on a white bench filled with pastel colored cushions. The bench is inside a bright white gazebo.
Too many brunch cocktails and you'll start thinking this guy is real.

Although not a brunch, it’s easy to curate an afternoon adventure around this family photo opportunity. The Easter Bunny is currently burrowing at the Bunny Bungalows at The Grove and The Americana at Brand. Make your reservations from now until Sunday, April 5, for VIB (very important bunny) photo packages. Caruso Members can get extra perks like petting zoo access on select days, and keep your eyes open for golden egg days, which come with $15 vouchers to select restaurants. Pricing begins at $55.

Location:
The Grove: 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles
The Americana at Brand: 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
Hours: Daily hours can vary, but are generally 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

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