Spring is here, and Easter is coming up on Sunday, April 20. You may have family coming to town or friends you've invited to join you. If you dread the thought of spending hours in the kitchen preparing all of the traditional Easter goodies, not to mention the clean-up, you should consider getting out to a Sioux Falls area Easter brunch.

If you're going to bring a large group, you may want to call ahead for reservations, if the restaurant is accepting them.

Crooked Pint

The Crooked Pint Bar & Grill at 2020 West Russell Street, Sioux Falls. 605-331-2050. Reservations are recommended.

Assorted breakfast items, salads, side dishes, bourbon-glazed salmon, chef-carved prime rib, signature dessert shooters, tater tot breakfast hot dish, vodka chicken, assorted desserts, and much more.

Tavern Grill

The Tavern Grill Bar & Restaurant at 4801 S. Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls. Call for reservations now at 605-271-9200.

Pastries- including French toast with blueberry glaze, caramel rolls. Eggs- build your own Eggs Benedict, meat lover skillet, Meats- including chef-carved New York strip, Chicken Piccata. Sides & desserts - baked ravioli, Parmesan Reggiano hashbrowns, fresh vegetables, mini assorted cheesecakes, brownies, and much more.

Johnny Carinos

Johnny Carinos is located at 2310 S. Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls. 605-361-7222. They accept reservations for parties of 8 or more.

9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Breakfast items like eggs, waffles and French toast, their famous lasagna, as well as salmon and many other delicious offerings.

The Barrel House

The Barrel House Bar & Grill at 4701 E. 54th, Sioux Falls. 605-271-7553. They do not take reservations.

9 AM to 2 PM

Omelet bar, waffle bar, pancakes, cinnamon French toast, American fries, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, sliders, egg bake, pastries, taco bar, biscuits & gravy, and much more.

M.B. Haskett

M.B. Haskett Delicatessen at 324 S. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls. 605-367-1100. They don't take reservations.

8 AM to 2 PM

Breakfast items and menu specials.

Granite City

Granite City - 2620 S. Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls. 605-362-0000. Reservations are strongly suggested.

9 AM to 2 PM

Carved ham, Omelets, Benedict or breakfast sandwich creation stations, prime rib, scampi, tortellini, breads, pastries, fruits, bacon, sausage, Reggiano hash browns, and much more.

Fryn' Pan

Fryn' Pan - Three Sioux Falls locations: 204 W. 41st Street, 2708 E. 10th Street, and 1720 W. 12th Street. They do not take reservations.

11 AM to 2 PM

They will offer their regular breakfast menu,  but the buffet will have assorted lunch and dinner items like ham, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and dressing, green bean casserole, mac & cheese, baked beans, and corn. This will be served with their soup and salad bar.

Grille 26

Grille 26 - 1716 S. Western Avenue, Sioux Falls. 605-444-1716. Reservations are strongly recommended.

10 AM to 2 PM

This will be a plated brunch from a special Easter menu.

Minerva's

Minerva's Restaurant - 301 S. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls. 605-334-0386. Reservations are highly recommended

10 AM to 2 PM

They will have a special Easter Brunch menu featuring breakfast and dinner options, including prime rib, Minerva's Market bar, and more.

Great Shots

Great Shots Restaurant & Bar - 2505 W. Benson Road, Sioux Falls. 605-312-7950. Reservations are being taken online at their website

9 AM to 10 AM

A buffet-style brunch with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, breakfast potatoes, biscuits & gravy, assorted pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, and orange juice.

Blue Rock Bar & Grill

Blue Rock Bar & Grill - 4021 Bobhalla Drive, Sioux Falls. 605-271-2500. Reservations are available at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 1 PM.

A buffet-style brunch featuring prime rib, Chicken Parmesan, Roasted Pit Ham, Pesto Salmon, fresh baked bread, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, assorted mini desserts, chocolate fountain, and more.

All Day Cafe

All Day Cafe Restaurant and Bar - 2101 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls. 605-274-7711. They are taking reservations right now for parties of five and above.

8 AM to 2 PM

They will have a limited Easter menu in addition to their regular menu. The Easter menu will feature caramel rolls, beignets, blueberry cobbler French toast, bay lobster benedicts, steak egg and potatoes, Georgia peach and waffles, tiramisu moscato cake, chocolate toffee tort, and more.

Big J's Roadhouse

Big J's Roadhouse - 211 North Stofferahn Drive, Humboldt, SD. 1-605-363-6000. Reservations are strongly recommended.

10 AM to 2 PM

Buffet style with a full salad bar, breakfast items of all kinds, an omelet station, also ribs, brisket, prime rib carving station, dessert bar, chocolate fountain, and much more.

Holiday Inn City Centre Grill 100

Holiday Inn City Centre Grill 100 - 100 W. 8th Street, Sioux Falls. 605-339-2000. Reservations are recommended and are done online only here.

Buffet style with danishes, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, sausage, bacon, made-to-order omelets and waffles, dinner rolls, roasted vegetables, carved prime rib, bourbon glazed ham, dessert display, and more. They will also have a kids' buffet.

Mad Mary's Steakhouse

Mad Mary's Steakhouse - 306 N. Veterans St., Flandreau, SD. 605-997-9901. They do not take reservations.

10 AM to 2 PM

Buffet-style brunch will be served, and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos from 10 AM to 1 PM. Scramled eggs, cheesy hashbrowns, sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, french toast, turkey in gravy, grilled bone-in pork chops, beef tenderloin in gravy, pasta salads, cupcakes, oreo salad, mini cheesecakes and more.

Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar

Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar - 201 E. 8th Street, Sioux Falls. 605-782-2600. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online here.

9 AM to 3 PM

Buffet style with breakfast specialties, carving stations, entrees, dessert display, coffee, and orange juice, and for 21 & over, a complimentary mimosa or glass of sparkling wine.

Carnaval Brazilian Grill

Carnaval Brazilian Grill - 2401 S. Carolyn Ave., Sioux Falls. 605-361-6328. Reservations are highly recommended.

10 AM to 2 PM

They will offer their usual meat carving service as well as a hot bar and cold bar, plus desserts and more.

Hy-Vee Market Grille

Hy-Vee Market Grille - All 6 Hy-Vee Sioux Falls locations. No reservations are needed; it is first-come, first-served.

8 AM to 2 PM

Buffet style with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.

The Willows

The Willows Restaurant - 8000 E. Arrowhead Parkway, Sioux Falls. 605-335-5900. Reservations for large parties are recommended, otherwise, it is first-come, first-served.

8 AM to 2 PM

Buffet style with breakfast and lunch options, full soup and salad bar, dessert selections, and more.

Tailgators Bar & Grill

Tailgators Bar & Grill - 1013 N. Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD. 605-582-2520. Reservations will be taken.

10 AM to 2 PM

Buffet style with breakfast and lunch options.

Sioux Valley Grille

Sioux Valley Grille - 117 E. 5th St. #1731, Canton, SD. 605-368-1945. Reservations suggested for parties of 4 or more.

10 AM to 2 PM

Buffet style with breakfast foods of all kinds, pastries, omelet station, carving station, pastas, salads, dessert table, and much more.

Robert's Buffet at Grand Falls Casino

Robert's Buffet at Grand Falls Casino - 1415 Grand Falls Blvd., Larchwood, Iowa. 1-712-777-7777. No reservations needed.

11 AM to 3 PM

Buffet style with brunch items including: classic eggs benedict, warm fruit and toffee scones, Belgian waffles, designer donuts, garlic sage turkey, rosemary honey ham, roasted apple and bourbon pork loin, numerous side dishes, full regular salad bar with soups and desserts like molten brownies, marshmallow bread pudding and much more.

Jack Rose Social Club

Jack Rose Social Club - 2101 W. 69th St., Sioux Falls - 605-271-3782.Reservations are highly recommended. (You must be 21+ to enter this establishment)

9 AM to 2 PM

They will offer a signature Easter brunch menu featuring a Bloody Mary bar and Mimosa pitchers.

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