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From long, lazy lunches and Easter egg hunts to live music and indulgent buffets, we’ve gathered up all the best ways to spend your Easter weekend.
Hop through our Easter round-up to discover the restaurants and venues pulling out all the stops – and where the Easter bunny might be making a surprise visit near you.
Cape Town
Clay Café Hout Bay 
(Hout Bay, Cape Town)
Price: R225 per child
Date: 20 April 2025
Join Clay Café in Hout Bay on Sunday, 20 April, for their Easter Bunny painting. Kids can enjoy a creative day painting a ceramic bunny, along with some sweet Easter goodies!
COY
(V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Price: R1,295 per person | R750 wine pairing
Time: 18 – 20 April
COY is elevating Easter weekend with a 7-course curated Easter menu. Expect to feast on delicious dishes featuring seasonal flavours and ingredients, plus a couple of surprises along the way.
EAT Restaurant
(Hout Bay, Cape Town)
Price: R500 per plate
Time: 12h00 – 18h00
Dates: 18 – 21 April
Gather your favourite people this Easter weekend and feast on a seafood platter and a bottle of Groote Post Sea Salter Sauvignon Blanc at EAT. Designed for sharing, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
Folk Café St. James
(St. James, Cape Town)
Price: R493 per person
Folk Café has partnered with Krone to spoil you with an Easter sharing menu, complete with Krone bubbly, Easter egg hunts, and fun activities.
Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa
(Wynberg, Cape Town)
Price: Lunch: R625 per person | Afternoon tea: R695 per person
Time: Lunch and afternoon tea: 12h30 – 15h00
Enjoy an Easter Sunday celebration at Palm House. Choose between a delicious Easter-inspired 4-course lunch under the trees on the patio or inside the conservatory-style Palm Terrace dining room, or a traditional fireside afternoon tea at De Tafel Restaurant, featuring both sweet and savoury delights.
ROOI at One&Only Cape Town
(V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Price: R950 per person | R475 per child
Time: 12h30 – 15h30
Menu: View the menu here
This Easter, ROOI at The One&Only is serving up a Beatrix Potter-inspired feast. Expect seasonal dishes and bottomless mimosas in a whimsical setting. For the little bunnies, there’s plenty of fun – a live magician to dazzle and playful face painting.
The Conservatory
(Constantia Heights, Cape Town)
Price: R755 per person | R395 per child
Time: 12h30 – 16h30
Menu: View the menu here
This Easter Sunday, enjoy a seasonal 3-course menu with an amuse-bouche. Expect dishes like ceviche, confit duck ravioli, and a vanilla and lemon opera, to name a few. Children are in for a treat with a special Easter egg hunt!
Tryn at Steenberg
(Steenberg Estate, Cape Town)
Price: R895 per person | R395 per child (includes egg hunt)
Time: 12h00 – 15h00 | Easter egg hunt: 13h30
Date: 20 April
Join Tryn for a relaxed Easter Sunday celebration. Enjoy a 3-course lunch curated by Chef Kerry Kilpin, served with a glass of Steenberg Chardonnay Cap Classique and all the festive extras – from hot cross buns to a decadent chocolate truffle. Kids will be treated to their own menu and a delightful Easter egg hunt through the estate’s gardens, complete with bunny ears and baskets.
Vista Bar and Lounge
(V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Price: R650 per person
Time: 14h00 – 17h00
Date: 18 – 21 April
Menu: View the menu here
Celebrate Easter weekend over afternoon tea at Vista Bar and Lounge at the One&Only. Inspired by Peter Rabbit, this sweet and savoury spread includes everything from bunny-themed cake pops to slow-roasted lamb shoulder, all served with premium loose-leaf teas and a postcard-perfect view of Table Mountain. It’s a charming and delicious way to mark the occasion.
Winelands & surrounds
Botanicum at Ridgeback
(Paarl, Western Cape)
Take a moment to relax this Easter Sunday with a lazy lunch at Botanicum – complete with a complimentary glass of bubbles.
Clay Café Paarl at Groot Parys
(Paarl, Western Cape)
Date: 18 – 21 April
Celebrate Easter weekend in the vineyards at Clay Café in Paarl. Enjoy hot cross buns and coffee for R50, live music, surprises, pottery painting, and 50% off selected bisque pieces. Unwind, get a little messy, and make some sweet Easter memories.
Grande Provence Restaurant
(Franschhoek, Western Cape)
Join the team at Grande Provence Restaurant for a gourmet Easter Sunday lunch or laid-back picnic on the lawn, complete with Easter surprises!
Lanzerac Manor Kitchen
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R750 per person
Time: From 12h00
Lanzerac is pulling out all the stops this Easter with a lavish 4-course Sunday lunch in their elegant Manor Kitchen. From caviar-topped Fabergé eggs on arrival to mains for sharing family-style, featuring whole roast poussin, and ending with indulgent desserts. After lunch, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens and make the most out of Easter.
La Paris Bistro
(Franschhoek, Western Cape)
Price: 9h00 – 16h30 9h00 – 16h30 | Al fresco lunch: 12h00 – 17h00
Time: 14h00 – 17h00
Celebrate the long Easter weekend with the whole family at La Paris Bistro. Join the team on Sunday or Monday for breakfast or lunch and enjoy a complimentary bread service, complete with mini hot cross buns, spiced butter, and raw honey. While you soak up live music by Gerald Kent, the little ones can stay entertained with a jumping bubble house, Easter eggs, and lawn games. Otherwise, if a family-style feast is what you’re looking for, La Paris Bistro is hosting an al fresco lunch under the oaks, complete with starters, roasted meats, potatoes, salads, and dessert.
Melfort
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R650 per person
On Easter Sunday, Melfort is serving up a wholesome Easter-inspired feast for R650 per person – perfect for celebrating with the whole family. Grab a table outside by the pond, if the weather is nice.
Monneaux Restaurant
(Franschhoek, Western Cape)
Price: R750 per person
Time: 12h00 – 16h00
Settle in for a relaxed Easter Sunday lunch at Monneaux in Franschhoek. Enjoy a family-style feast featuring local ingredients – from smoked snoek pâté and BBQ ribeye to curried kingklip and show-stopping desserts like cocoa pavlova and apple tarte tatin.
The Restaurant at Morgenster
(Somerset West, Cape Town)
Price: 2-course: R550 per person | 3-course: R700 per person
Time: 11h00 – 17h00
Menu: View the menu here
Morgenster’s Easter offering is perfect for those who prefer something relaxed yet refined. Enjoy a 2- or 3-course Italian set menu, complete with a glass of crisp Vespri wine and a standout Ligurian Easter torta. Finish with tiramisu for a sweet end to a slow Sunday.
Scape at Vrymansfontein
(Paarl, Western Cape)
Price: R493 per person
Date: 19 – 21 April
Feast on a delicious à la carte menu featuring traditional Easter dishes like pickled fish and lamb, then join in the fun on Sunday with face painting from 12 – 3 pm, an Easter egg hunt at 3 pm, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny! While you’re there, be sure to try their speckled egg milkshake.
Stellenbosch Reserve
(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Price: R380 per person
Time: From 12h00
Looking for a cosy Easter gathering in the Winelands? Stellenbosch Reserve is serving a homestyle 2-course lunch perfect for sharing. Expect tender, slow-roasted lamb with all the festive sides. End on a nostalgic note with warm malva pudding, custard, and vanilla ice cream. Please note: there is a minimum of 4 guests per table.
Durban
Alchemy
(Ballito, Durban)
A selection of decadent Easter-themed drinks will be on offer all weekend at Alchemy in Ballito. Think Easter martinis, bunny mimosas, and speckled egg shooters.
Two Shrimps at Canelands Beach Club & Spa
(Ballito, Durban)
Price: R360 per person
Time: 12h00 – 21h30 | Easter egg hunt: 14h00
Date: 18 – 21 April | Easter egg hunt: 20 April
Celebrate Easter Sunday by the sea at Two Shrimps with a delicious 3-course menu and a welcome drink – all wrapped into one perfect holiday offering. Whether you’re craving something classic or coastal, the menu is sure to impress. On Easter Sunday, the little ones can join an exciting Easter egg hunt while you sit back, sip, and savour the afternoon.
Johannesburg
Avianto Clubhouse
(Krugersdorp, Gauteng)
Price: R550 per person | R275 kids aged 4 – 10 | Free kids under 4
Time: From 12h00 | Kids’ activities: 11h00 – 13h00
Date: 20 April
Spend Easter Sunday at The Clubhouse, where good food and family fun come together. Enjoy a generous buffet lunch from 12 pm, while the little ones are entertained with an Easter egg hunt, games, and a jumping castle from 11 am to 1 pm. It’s the perfect way to share a relaxed and festive afternoon with loved ones.
Avianto – The Restaurant – Cielo
(Krugersdorp, Gauteng)
Price: R295 per person | R150 for kids 4 – 10 | Free kids under 4
Date: 18 – 21 April
Start your Easter weekend mornings with a delicious breakfast buffet at Cielo; the perfect way to ease into the day with family and friends. Throughout the weekend, they will also be open for relaxed à la carte lunch and dinner, making Cielo a great spot for effortless, all-day Easter dining.
Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel
(Krugersdorp, Gauteng)
Price: R950 per person | R495 kids under 12
Time: 12h00 – 16h00
Menu: View the menu here
For a delicious Easter Sunday, Vivari Hotel is the place to be. Their special lunch spread features everything from perfectly grilled mains to rich, indulgent desserts. While you sit back and enjoy the feast, the kids can hunt for Easter eggs around the garden. It’s the perfect mix of elegance and family fun.
Equinox at Hotel Sky Sandton
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R450 per person
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Equinox with an incredible buffet with panoramic city views. The buffet includes hearty favourites and comforting sides, so gather your loved ones and join them for a memorable afternoon.
MIKES HERITAGE HOUSE
(Parktown, Johannesburg)
Date: 18 – 21 April
Celebrate Easter all weekend at Mikes Heritage House. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, plus a traditional Easter egg hunt on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R350 per person | R225 kids under 12
Time: 12h30 – 15h30
Gather with family and friends this Easter Sunday for a relaxed and delicious lunch at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers. Enjoy a generous spread of savoury starters, flavourful mains, and sweet treats – perfect for all ages. The little ones can look forward to a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, making it a joyful afternoon for the whole family.
The Bull Run
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R215 per person | R107.50 kids 6 – 12 | Free kids under 6
Date: 18 – 21 April
Menu: View the menu here
This Easter, enjoy a flavour-packed feast with The Bull Run’s Easter menu. Kick things off with a generous harvest table, then select a main from the à la carte menu before ending off with a buffet-style dessert. Throughout the day Easter activities will keep the kiddies entertained. Please note: Mains are priced separately.
Tradewinds Restaurant
(Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R750 per person | R375 kids 6 – 12 | Free kids under 6
Time: From 12h30
Tradewinds is going all out this Easter with a buffet featuring classics like pickled fish and hot cross buns. A warm welcome drink and live music set the mood, while the kids enjoy egg hunts and their own buffet. Bring the family for a relaxed and flavour-packed afternoon.
Pretoria
Clay Café Silver Lakes
(Zwavelpoort, Pretoria)
Time: Egg hunts: 10h30 and 14h00
Date: 19 – 20 April
Easter at Clay Café Silver Lakes promises festive fun for the whole family. Start with an adventurous egg hunt, then unwind in the café’s scenic outdoor space. Stick around for lunch and try your hand at pottery painting – it’s sure to be a laid-back day of creativity, celebration, and connection.
The Tasting Room
(Waterkloof, Pretoria)
Price: Easter egg ice cream tasting: R150 per person
Time: All day
Date: 18 – 21 April
This Easter weekend, indulge your sweet tooth with an ice cream egg challenge – three handcrafted mystery Easter eggs, each filled with a surprise flavour. Taste, guess, and see if you can crack the flavour code! While you’re here, treat yourself to a hot cross bun special – soft, spiced, and served warm with butter for the ultimate seasonal comfort.
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