Several restaurants in town will be exploding with Easter flavors on Sunday. So, if you’re planning on eating out, call now to make reservations. Tables fill up quite quickly.
Broad Street Grille at The Chattanoogan: The buffet tables will be brimming with Easter offerings, many with a hint of tastes from the Big Easy — Cajun Bloody Mary shrimp, mini muffaletta sandwiches and Creole smoked catfish sashay alongside Creole mustard-crusted lamb, blackened catfish, jambalaya pasta with shrimp and crayfish, Creole Caesar salad and chicken and andouille gumbo. There also will be separate stations for waffles, omelets and apricot-glazed ham. Save room for a trip to the popular chocolate fountain with dippers such as sweet fresh strawberries and Rice Krispies squares. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Price: $35 adults and $18 for children under 12. Reservations: 424-3700.
TerraMae Appalachian Bistro: Enjoy a three-course Easter brunch surrounded by the charm of the historic Stone Fort Inn. Begin with a choice of breads and deviled eggs, then move onto the first full course of soup, salad or maple-bourbon salmon. Second-course choices are short ribs, duck confit, pecan-plank stuffed trout or braised lamb shanks, each served with a selection of side dishes. The final course is the sweetest: warm strawberry fritters with lemon cream, coconut stack cake or chocolate brownie s’mores with hot fudge sauce. Specialty cocktails will also be available for $5 each. Price: $35 adults, $13 for 12 and under. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: 267-7866.
Chattanooga Choo Choo: Take your little bunnies and hop on board the Choo Choo for a gourmet selection of Easter favorites, starting with appetizers including baked brie with fresh berries, hickory-smoked ham roulade with pineapple cream cheese and deviled eggs. There will also be a variety of salads, from vegetables to ones made with seafood, fruit and chicken. Featured entrees include steamship round of beef, chicken picatta with lemon and capers, rosemary lamb stew, fried chicken and smoked ham with apple glaze. A tremendous dessert buffet rounds out the meal. There also will be a special buffet for kids only. It all happens beneath the Grande Dome from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price: $27.95 adults, $23.95 seniors 65 and up and $13.95 for 12 and under. Reservations: 308-2481.
Bluff View Art District: Enjoy Easter in the Art District with brunch at Back Inn Cafe. Offerings on the special menu include Benton’s country ham with eggs Benedict, French toast with strawberry compote, spring veggie frittata, sesame-crusted tuna ahi, shrimp and grits, free-range chicken breast, filet with lump crab stuffing, lobster bisque, grilled salmon Caesar salad and much more. Prices are a la carte. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reservations: 265-5033.