Hunting for Easter brunch hot spots?

Easter Sunday brings out the brunch bunch: in droves. Got reservations? Well, get on it!

Here's a partial list of what's going on in and around town, with plenty of Easter brunches — and a few early dinners — to choose from.

So, prepare to hit those groaning buffet tables, take advantage of special menus and fill up on Easter classics like ham, lamb and eggs (served in every guise imaginable) or Northwest seafood favorites (including Dungeness crab, Alaskan halibut, smoked salmon and oysters). Take the kids, take the folks, take the time to enjoy a meal out. And Happy Easter.

Alexandria's on Second

2020 Second Ave., Seattle, 206-374-3700

Buffet brunch. Highlights: fried chicken, fried catfish, collard greens, pecan tarts.

Prices: adults $26.95, children 7-11 $12.95, children 6 and under free.

Anthony's HomePort

Shilshole Bay: 6135 Seaview Ave. W., Seattle, 206-783-0780

Kirkland: 135 Lake St., Kirkland, 425-822-0225; www.anthonys.com

Brunch. Highlights: Northwest berry waffle, Hangtown fry, Maury Island quiche, panko-crusted halibut.

Prices: (includes fresh fruit platter and coffeecake) $8.95-$16.95.

Hours: (Shilshole) 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., (Kirkland) 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Barking Frog

14580 N.E. 145th St. (Willows Lodge), Woodinville, 425-424-2999; www.barkingfrog.org

Special menu. Highlights: lamb sausage Benedict, chocolate waffle, rabbit-filled tomato ravioli.

Prices: $8-$30.

Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

The Calcutta Grill

15500 Six Penny Lane (The Golf Club at Newcastle), Newcastle, 425-793-4646

Buffet brunch. Highlights: carving stations, sushi, made-to-order omelets.

Prices: adults $34.95, children 4-12 $14.95, children 3 and under free.

Hours: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Campagne

86 Pine St., Seattle, 206-728-2800; www.campagnerestaurant.com

Brunch. Highlights: lamb sausage with spring vegetables, poached eggs on salt cod with potatoes hollandaise.

Prices: $7-$22.

Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Chandler's Crabhouse

901 Fairview Ave. N. (Chandler's Cove), Seattle, 206-223-CRAB; www.schwartzbros.com

Brunch. Choice of starter and entree. Special children's brunch menu. Highlights: whiskeyed crab soup, Market House corned beef hash, Dungeness crab and bay shrimp Louie.

Prices: adults $24.95, children 6-10 $9.95, children 5 and under free.

Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Daniel's Broiler

Bellevue Place: 10500 N.E. Eighth St. (Bank of America Building), Bellevue, 425-462-4662

Lake Union: 809 Fairview Pl. N., Seattle, 206-621-8262

Leschi Marina: 200 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle, 206-329-4191; www.schwartzbros.com

Brunch. Choice of starter and entree. Special children's brunch menu. Highlights: Prime petite filet mignon, lobster club salad.

Prices: adults $26.95, children 6-10 $9.95, children 5 and under free.

Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Earth & Ocean

11112 Fourth Ave. (W Hotel), Seattle, 206-264-6060; www.earthocean.net

Brunch. Highlights: Grand Marnier brioche French toast, wild salmon, steak frites

Prices: $8-$20.

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Fish Club

2100 Alaskan Way (Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel), Seattle, 206-256-1040; www.toddenglish.com

Buffet brunch. Highlights: ham-carving station, smoked seafood.

Prices: adults $24.95, children 12 and under $8.50.

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The Georgian

411 University St., Seattle (Fairmont Olympic Hotel), 206-621-7889; www.fairmont.com/seattle

Special menu. Appetizer- and dessert-buffet plus choice of six entrees. Highlights: shellfish buffet, crispy duck hash, chocolate fountains.

Prices: adults $85, children 4-12 $30; children 3 and under free.

Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Icon Grill

1933 Fifth Ave., Seattle, 206-441-6330; www.icongrill.net

Brunch buffet with choice of entree. Highlights: Brunch Rotunda (salad, pastry and fruit buffets), smoked rock shrimp hash, apple- and brie-stuffed French toast.

Prices: adults $25, children 6-12 $15, children 5 and under free.

Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ivar's Acres of Clams

1001 Alaskan Way (at Pier 54), Seattle, 206-624-6852; www.ivars.net

Buffet brunch. Highlights: Dungeness crab, peel-'n-eat prawns, prime rib.

Prices: adults $24.95, seniors $20.95, children 6-12 $14.95, children 5 and under free.

Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ivar's Salmon House

401 N.E. Northlake Way, Seattle, 206-632-0767; www.ivars.net

Buffet brunch. Highlights: Alaskan king crab, alder-smoked salmon and prime rib.

Prices: adults $19.95, children 7-12 $9.95, children 6 and under $3.95.

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Kaspar's

19 W. Harrison St., Seattle, 206-298-0123; www.kaspars.com

Buffet brunch. Highlights: Deviled eggs with rock prawns, smoked seafood, roasted lamb with mint sauce, signature dessert buffet.

Prices: adults $33, children 7-14 $15, children 6 and under free.

Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Marie Callender's

9538 First Ave. N.E., Seattle, 206-526-5785

31920 Gateway Center Blvd., Federal Way, 253-839-8322; www.mcpies.com

Buffet brunch. Highlights: carving station, waffle station, omelet bar.

Prices: adults $14.99, children 12 and under $6.99.

Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Palisade

2601 W. Marina Pl. (Elliott Bay Marina), Seattle, 206-285-1000; www.palisaderestaurant.com

Buffet-only brunch or buffet access plus a la carte items. Highlights: tropical fruit bar, banana-macadamia nut pancakes, seafood breakfast Wellington.

Prices: (buffet-only) adult $18.95, children 10 and under $7.95; (buffet plus choice of a la carte entree) adult $24.95.

Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ponti Seafood Grill

3014 Third Ave. N., Seattle, 206-284-3000; www.pontiseafoodgrill.com

Brunch with choice of entrees. Highlights: smoked salmon hash, Arctic king crab with spinach and Gouda crepes (all entrees include coffee cake, scones and fresh fruit).

Prices: $15-$30.

Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ray's Boathouse & Cafe

6069 Seaview Ave., Seattle, (Boathouse) 206-789-3770; (Café) 206-782-0094; www.rays.com

Ray's Boathouse: Brunch with choice of entrees. Highlights: Dungeness Crab Louis salad; sautéed prawns with basil oil and lemongrass citronette; prime rib.

Prices: $20-$28, children 5-11 half-price, children 4 and under free.

Hours: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Ray's Café: Brunch buffet. Highlights: oysters on the half-shell, smoked seafood salad, smoked pork loin with fruit chutney, Parmesan-crusted ling cod.

Prices: adults $29.95, children 5-11 $15, children under 5 free.

Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Salish Lodge

6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie, 425-888-2556; www.salishlodge.com

Salish Ballroom: brunch buffet. Highlights: salade Nicoise, smoked seafood platter, thyme-crusted leg of lamb, international cheese tray.

Prices: adults $59, children 6-12 $29, children 5 and under free.

Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Salish Dining Room: three-course brunch with choice of four entrees.

Prices: adults $45, children 6-12 $22, children 5 and under free.

Hours: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Salty's on Alki Beach

936 Harbor Ave. S.W., Seattle, 206-937-1600; www.saltys.com

Brunch buffet. Highlights: oyster bar, Dungeness crab, Belgian waffles.

Prices: adults $28.95, seniors $20.95, children 5-9 $11.95, children 4 and under free.

Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Salty's at Redondo Beach

2801 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines, 253-946-0636; www.saltys.com

Brunch buffet. Highlights: oyster bar, Dungeness crab, Belgian waffles.

Prices: adults $26.95, seniors $24.95, children 6-10 $12.95, children under 6 free.

Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sazerac

1101 Fourth Ave. (Hotel Monaco), Seattle, 206-624-7755

Brunch buffet. Highlights: pit-smoked ham, spit-roasted leg of lamb, wood-roasted vegetables.

Prices: adults $24.95, children 12 and under $12.95.

Hours: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Serafina

2043 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, 206-323-0807; www.serafinaseattle.com

Brunch. Highlights: cinnamon raisin brioche French toast, eggs with grilled lamb loin, scallops with salsa verde.

Prices: $11.95-$18.95 (children's menu 12 and under $6.95-$11.95).

Hours: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Szmania's

3321 W. McGraw St., Seattle, 206-284-7305; www.szmanias.com

Three-course prix-fixe (choice of entree). Children's brunch buffet. Highlights: (adult menu) Alaskan halibut with lobster mashed potatoes; pork scaloppine with English pea couscous; (children's buffet) roasted chicken drumsticks, pancakes, sweet treats.

Prices: prix-fixe $25.95, children's buffet (12 and under) $13.95.

Hours: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Willows Lodge (Sammamish Ballroom)

14580 N.E. 145th St. (Willows Lodge), Woodinville; 425-424-2999; www.barkingfrog.org

Brunch buffet. Highlights: oysters and crab claws mignonette, pork loin with quince chutney, poached salmon with English cucumbers.

Prices: adults $38, children under 12 pay their age.

Hours: three seatings: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Waters

200 Carillon Point (Woodmark Hotel), Kirkland, 425-803-5595

Buffet brunch. Highlights: Greek phyllo pie, artichoke-leek gratin, cedar plank-roasted salmon.

Prices: adults $39, children 12 and under pay their age.

Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Yarrow Bay Grill

1270 Carillon Point, Kirkland, 425-889-9052; www.ybgrill.com

Three-course brunch with choice of entree. Highlights: smoked salmon sampler, Dungeness crab tart, Southwest seafood Caesar, baked German pancake.

Price: adults $29, children 15 and under $15.

Hours: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nancy Leson: 206-464-8838 or taste@seattletimes.com