Grab a Fork — Area Restaurants Serve up Brunches, Buffets

Cooking and baking for the family during winter holidays can be so much fun. However, some years (like this one), Easter falls in late April when the weather might be starting to warm up. If you don’t feel like cooking inside when you could be out hunting for eggs in the sunshine, don’t fret. We’ve done the hunting for you and these are some of the best places around to feed your family this Easter Sunday.

WHATCOM COUNTY

BELLEWOOD FARMS

SUNDAY, APRIL 21–MONDAY, APRIL 22,10 A.M.–5 P.M.

Bellewood Farms (formerly Bellewood Acres) is hosting an Easter celebration! Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet with wine, beer, and cider for the adults, live entertainment, a farm animal petting zoo, pony rides, egg hunts, games, and more for the whole family.

6140 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden
360.318.7720, bellewoodfarms.com

HOTEL BELLWETHER

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 9 A.M.–3 P.M.

Enjoy a buffet-style Easter brunch at one of Bellingham’s finest dining establishments, The Lighthouse Bar & Grill at the Hotel Bellwether. With gorgeous sights overlooking Bellingham Bay and high-quality Northwest foods,this is a great place to celebrate Easter with your friends and family. Reservations available after March 1.

1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham
360.392.3100, hotelbellwether.com

NICKI’S BELLA MARINA

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 11 A.M.–11 P.M.

An Easter Basket worth sinking your teeth into, Nicki’s Bella Marina’s Fish & Chips is a regular winner of Best Fish & Chips in Bellingham Alive’s Best of the Northwest contest for good reason! It features huge fresh-cut cod filets dipped in their special tempura batter and served with real potato steak fries, and one-of-a-kind tartar sauce made from scratch.

2615 South Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham
360.332.2505, nickisbellamarina.com

CAFE 544

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 7 A.M.–3 P.M.

This small-town diner has a mom-and-pop feel, with friendly staff that keeps the locals coming back and worth the drive for out-of-towners. In addition to their regular menu, they will be serving up something special for Easter. Vegetarians and meat-lovers alike will find something here to satisfy their hunger.

302 E. Main St., Everson
360.966.7822, cafe544.com

SKAGIT COUNTY

CHUCKANUT MANOR SEAFOOD & GRILL

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 9 A.M.–4 P.M.

Delight your taste buds with a special Easter meal at the Chuckanut Manor while enjoying a view of Samish Bay and the San Juan Islands. They have a champagne brunch buffet every Sunday with an omelet bar and a variety of fruits, salads, meats, and desserts, but they really go all out for Easter!

Adults $28.50, Kids $14, Five-and-under free, Reservations
3056 Chuckanut Dr., Bow
360.766.6191, chuckanutmanor.com

BOB’S BURGERS AND BREW, BURLINGTON

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 9 A.M.

Bob’s Burgers and Brew always has a great breakfast and lunch menu (dinner too!) with their classic American homestyle. This Easter they will be serving up a special menu including prime rib that will be fun for the entire family.

Reservations for parties of eight or more
9394 Old Hwy. 99 N. Rd., Burlington
360.757.9097, bobsburgersandbrewburlington.com

SAN JUAN COUNTY

POP-UP DINNER

Sunday, April 21, 6-8:15 P.M.

Coho Restaurant is offering a Sunday night pop-up dinner in the Garden Cafe at the Harrison House Suites for Easter. Enjoy a four-course meal of fresh, local foods in a farm-to-table style from Coho Restaurant executive chef Ryan.

Reservation only, $55
235 C St., Friday Harbor
360.378.6330, cohorestaurant.com

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