From Historic Downtown St. Augustine to sunny Ponte Vedra Beach, Easter holiday dining options abound
St. Augustine, Fla. (April 8, 2025) – Peter Cottontail isn’t the only one bringing delicious treats this Easter. Many of the favorite restaurants along Florida’s Historic Coast’s will serve scrumptious brunches, lunches and dinners perfect when cooking is not on the Easter agenda.
In and Around St. Augustine
Brunch abounds for guests staying in Historic Downtown St. Augustine. The Grand Easter Brunch at the upscale Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar is overflowing with culinary delights, including a grand seafood station, carvings stations, a bountiful dessert station, and more. Enjoy a family brunch at Ancient City Brunch Bar, featuring artistry bruncharcuterie boards and delicious local roasted coffees. Be sure to dress in your finest and attend the Easter Promenade in the Plaza de la Constitiucion following Brunch.
or a more casual vibe, the Milltop Tavern welcomes walk-ins for an all-day menu. Make your reservations for brunch at Columbia Restaurant, O.C. White’s Seafood & Spirits, PK’s Roosevelt Room, and Hilton Garden Inn St. Augustine Historic. In the evening, plan to dine in a garden or porch setting at La Nouvelle Bistro or Catch 27.
The artsy neighborhood of Uptown St. Augustine features Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen at the Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel with an Easter Brunch with an á la carte menu boasting tableside service of pastries and fresh fruit, followed by a curated menu of breakfast entrées, desserts, and custom craft cocktails.
Along the Beaches
On Vilano Beach, steak or seafood are on the dinner menu at Michael’s at Hyatt Place. Pair your meal with a fine wine from their award-winning collection. Or enjoy the casual rooftop atmosphere at Pesca at Vilano, also located at Hyatt Place on Vilano.
Head to St. Augustine Beach and enjoy brunch at the Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach for oceanfront views and a mouthwatering meal at Harvest & Reel. Classic Easter dishes are accompanied by Executive Chef Stephen Osgood’s personal springtime favorites, like deviled eggs with crispy Taso ham and strawberry mascarpone shortcake. Enjoy a casual Easter Brunch at The Original Café Eleven or at Santiago’s Florida Kitchen & Craft Bar at Guy Harvey Resort. Travel a bit further south along the A1A Historic & Scenic Byway to Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa’ for a delectable brunch or special Easter dinner.
Ponte Vedra Beach
The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club makes Easter a weekend-long celebration, with an Easter Bunny Breakfast, games, a parade, and movies culminating in a family-friendly Sunday brunch for guests registered at The Historic Inn. Its sister property, The Lodge & Club Ponte Vedra Beach, also has a full docket of events for guests, including Easter Brunch in the Sea View Grille and the Ocean Room. Vernon’s First Coast Kitchen & Bar at the Sawgrass Marriott is hosting an elevated brunch buffet with an international flair while the Resort’s 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop is the ideal spot for an oceanside Brunch.
Easter is always an exciting time on Florida’s Historic Coast, from parades and egg hunts to sunrise and church services there is so much to explore. Click here for more.
Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida’s Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, the rural beauty of Hastings, Elkton, St. Johns, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. Visitor Information Centers are located at 10 Castillo Drive, St. Augustine; 200 Solana Rd. Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach: and at the St. Johns County Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. For advance travel information, call 1.800.653.2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com.
