Astor Street
The Astor Hotel in downtown Milwaukee dates from 1920 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its old-world elegance extends to the restaurant, which is popularly known as Astor Street. The brunch menu is known for its omelet bar, where you can choose your own meats (ham, turkey Canadian bacon and lardons) and vegetables (onions, peppers, tomatoes, onions and spinach). The Easter buffet also includes specialties such as roast lamb and smoked whitefish and an extensive dessert selection sure to tempt, although fresh fruit also is available for the health-conscious.
924 E. Juneau Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 271-4220
theastorhotel.com
Metro Bar & Café
The Metro Bar and Cafe is located in Milwaukee's Hotel Metro, a European-style boutique hotel that was Milwaukee's first to be green-certified. As befits such an eco-friendly hotel, the brunch does feature a number of healthy options, including a house-made granola with oats, honey, nuts and dried fruits as well as organic chicken and salmon. More indulgent guests may enjoy the challah French toast, roast beef and lamb, honey-glazed ham and numerous cookies, pies and cakes without which the Metro's Easter champagne brunch wouldn't be complete.
411 E. Mason St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 272-1937
hotelmetro.com/dining/cafe-metro
Kil@wat
Kil@wat (also spelled Kilawat) is a New American-cuisine restaurant located in the sleek, modern Intercontinental Hotel. The decor is tres hip, with a carpet patterned in plum, brown, sage and orange and wine racks that are a translucent shade of orange. The cuisine is likewise trendy, with organic produce and locally sourced, artisanal cheeses and chocolate. Brunch items feature a tofu scramble as well as egg sandwiches, wraps, frittatas and benedicts, and classics including French toast (made with brioche and Wisconsin apple compote), buttermilk pancakes with local maple syrup, and a malted Belgian waffle. Easter brunch is served buffet-style and features roast leg of lamb, honey ham, mimosas and champagne.
139 E. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 291-4793
kilawatcuisine.com
Boerner Botanical Gardens
For a truly unique dining experience, book well in advance to get a seat at the annual Boerner Botanical Gardens Easter Brunch. The gardens are located in Mlwaukee County's 625-acre Whitnall Park, and at Eastertime usually feature a spectacular display of magnolias and daffodils. The brunch, which is provided by the Bartolotta Restaurant Group and held in the Garden Room, is equally spectacular. The buffet has items such as maple turkey breast and carved prime rib served with pesto mayonnaise and horseradish cream, as well as terrines, pates, smoked fish, cheeses, bacon, sausage and dauphinoise potatoes.
9400 Boerner Drive
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-5635
county.milwaukee.gov/BoernerBotanicalampB21399.htm
