There comes a time when a chocolate bunny for breakfast, a chocolate egg for lunch and a hot cross bun for tea becomes a bit much. Take the family out to one of these restaurants to enjoy a delicious meal (which will no doubt come with a chocolate or two anyway). In many cases the kids can enjoy an Easter egg hunt and other activities. There’s also the added bonus of no washing up of dishes, which gives you more time to relax over the long weekend.
Eating out at Easter in Cape Town
Easter breakfast with egg hunt
Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie
Imhoff Farm will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on 1st April at 10h00. While the kids hunt for eggs, the rest of the family can enjoy a hearty breakfast at The Pickled Fish, The Coffee Shop or Blue Water Cafe. The event is always popular and booking is essential. Tel 021-783-2007.
Easter Sunday Buffet
Reuben’s at One&Only, V&A Waterfront
Reuben’s has a sophisticated, yet relaxed, brasserie ambience and the food provides the exciting combination of local flavours that one would expect from one of South Africa’s most loved chefs, Reuben Riffel. A special Easter Sunday Buffet at Reuben’s on 31st March will offer an array of Cape-influenced culinary delights for R395 per adult and R175 for children aged 4 – 12 years. Tel 021-431-4511.
Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea Buffet
Reuben’s at One&Only, V&A Waterfront
Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea Buffet will be held on Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st of March and Monday April 1st with a special Kiddies Buffet on Easter Sunday. Afternoon Tea will be charged at R165 per adult (R75 per child aged 4 – 12 years on Easter Sunday). Why not add a delectable Lindt Chocolate Fondue to your experience and dip your way through a melting pot of hot Lindt chocolate (booking of fondues essential). Served in Vista Bar & Lounge from 2.30pm – 5.30pm. Tel 021-431-4511.
A Royale Easter lunch
Cape Royale, Green Point
Experience the excitement of Easter at the Cape Royale with a delicious Buffet Lunch prepared by 1800? Restaurant. Starters include creamed cauliflower and tarragon soup, smoked salmon with asparagus and baked pumpkin tart. Tuck into roast gammon, chicken roulade, roast lamb and baked kingklip with all the trimmings and finish off with cupcakes, hot cross buns and a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit and marsmallows. From 12h00 on Easter Sunday and includes an Easter egg hunt on the terrace gardens. R295 per adult and R125 per child under 12 years. Tel 021-430-0506.
Cocktails and dinner with Garth Taylor
Ambassador Hotel, Bantry Bay
Join Salt Restaurant & Bar at 17h00 on Saturday, 30th March, and sip on a cocktail while enjoying a live performance by Garth Taylor. Dinner will follow from 19h00 and includes a 3-course set menu, including crispy oriental calamari served with fresh coriander, avocado, tomato and chili salsa, sirloin of beef with chicken and roasted butternut pie and petit fours or a vanilla mousse cup cake. R295 per person (including cocktail on arrival). Tel 021-439-6170.
A treasure hunt for adults
Spier Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
Join Spier at 12h30 on Sunday, 31st March, for a five-course Food Treasure hunt that starts at the Spier Hotel, where your clue cards for the rest of your meal will be waiting. Each course will be served at a different venue on the farm and the only thing that’s guaranteed is that there’ll be loads of surprises and lots of chocolate! R295 per person, which includes a welcome drink, five courses and three glasses of wine (can be substituted for sparkling grape juice). Tel 021-809 -1100.
Southern Sun Easter Lunch
Newlands
The stylish Southern Sun Hotel in Newlands will be hosting a delicious 3-course Easter lunch at 13h00 on Sunday, 31st March. Expect a delectable range of starters, mains and desserts along with some special Easter trimmings including a chocolate fountain, Easter bunnies and a themed gift. Vocalist Felicity Kiran will entertain guests. R340 per person. Tel 021-683-6562.
Eating out at Easter in Durban
Easter at Izulu
Ballito
The 5-star Hotel Izulu will be celebrating Easter in style with an indulgent Easter Brunch Menu created by Executive Chef, Karel Jacobs. There’ll be pastries, quiches, sausages, fish cakes and roast pork belly, plus an array of salads, baked breads and delicious desserts. R220 per adult and R80 for kids from 8h00 until 13h00. Tel 032-946-3444.
Easter buffet at a Medieval Kingdom
Greensleeves At Camelot, Hillcrest
At Camelot you’ll recapture the authentic excitement, the pageantry and medieval splendour with the roisterous bawdy thrill of feasting as they did in good King Henry’s days. Enjoy a traditional 3-course buffet lunch on Easter Sunday with fun activities for the kids. R160 for adults, R80 for kids. Booking essential. Tel 031-765-9400.
Easter at Gwahumbe
Mid Illovo, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Gwahumbe Game Reserve and Spa is easily accessible from both Durban and Pietermaritzburg and offers guests and visitors a relaxing bush experience. On 31st March bring the kids to meet the Easter bunny for an Easter egg hunt and the whole family can enjoy an Easter Sunday lunch after the hunt. Booking essential. Cost R95 for adults and children under 12 half-price. Telephone: 031-781-1082
Celebrate Easter at Africa to Asia
Sibaya Casino, Umhlanga Rocks
This buffet restaurant has an afro chic feel that is warm and inviting with its vibrant ethic murals and plush seating. With over 100 dishes to choose from at R155 a person, it’s an affordable Easter treat. On Friday, 29th March, there’ll be hot cross buns on the dessert buffet, on Saturday, 30th March, tuck into Roast Easter Lamb and on Sunday, 1st April you can enjoy Easter Roast Lamb with delicious chocolate confections for dessert. Tel 031-580-5168.
Eating out at Easter in Johannesburg
Easter lunch in the Cradle of Humankind
Maropeng
Foodies and families are invited to celebrate Easter with a sumptuous buffet brunch at Maropeng’s Tumulus Restaurant from 10h00 to 16h00. Head Chef, Peter Langa, will treat you and your family to croissants, pancakes, flapjacks, gammon, roast chicken, quiche, vegetables, seasonal fruit and more. R350 for adults and R175 for children, including a surprise gift for kids, as well as free entrance for both kids and adults to the Maropeng Visitor Centre. Tel 014-577-9000.
Sunday lunch at Balata
Fairway Hotel & Spa, Randburg
Situated on the Randpark Golf Course, Balata Restaurant is situated on the ground level of the brand new and very slick Fairway Hotel & Spa. Join them for Easter Sunday lunch and expect a visit from the Easter Bunny. R285 for adults, R140 per child (6 to 11 years), free for under 6 year olds. Tel 011-478-8013.
Easter for all at Al Fiume
River Place Country Estate, Fourways
Celebrate Easter by the river at Al Fiume restaurant with fun for the whole family, including a 3-course menu, live entertainment, chocolate eggs and almost endless activities for the kids. R325 per adult and R125 per child. The bambino menu is for children between the age of 4 and 10, and includes a main meal, ice cream and soft drink. Tel 079-886-9827.
Medieval Feast at Greensleeves
Sterkfontein
Take the family to Greensleeves Medieval Kingdom on Sunday, 31st March for a full Medieval Feast, with live entertainment from the Baron, Montmorency the Troubadour, and the Court Jester. Adults R295, children from R85. Booking essential. Tel 082-602-2958.
Easter at Indaba
Indaba Hotel, Fourways
The Indaba Hotel is hosting an Easter Sunday lunch buffet on 31st March, in both the Epson Terrace and Chief’s Boma restaurants. There will be a selection of cold and hot salads, venison, steaks, roasts, linefish along with a range of sauces to compliment your meal. Their famous koeksisters and ice cream and hot chocolate sauce will be on the menu for dessert as well as a selection of delicious homemade tarts. The kids can enjoy a fun-filled day of Easter egg hunting, competitions and a jumping castle. R185 per adult, kids under 12 pay half price. Tel 011-840-6658.
