Restaurants across Tucson are whipping up some good eats for Easter (so you don't have to). Throw the lamb in the freezer, stow the utensils and take advantage of the following holiday dining deals. Prices do not include tax and tip. And reservations are strongly recommended. Call ahead for any additional discounts.
Abrego Grill - 3233 S. Abrego Drive, Green Valley. Brunch buffet. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $18.95. 625-9192.
Acacia Real Food & Cocktails - 3001 E. Skyline Drive. Brunch buffet. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $48; $24 kids 5-12; Free kids 4 and younger. 232-0101.
Bushi Restaurant - 4689 E. Speedway. Menu specials. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $10-$15. 325-6552.
Chad's Steakhouse and Saloon - 3001 N. Swan Road. Easter buffet. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $24.95; $13.95 kids. 881-1802.
Cup Café at Hotel Congress - 311 E. Congress St. Menu specials. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. $6-$15. 622-8848.
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Dakota Café - 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Traditional brunch. 10 a.m. -3 p.m. $6.50-$12. 298-7188.
Cactus Rose Steakhouse at the Doubletree Hotel - 445 S. Alvernon Way. Brunch buffet. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $35.95; $9.95 kids 12 and younger. 323-5220.
Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails - 135 S. Sixth Ave. Prix-fixe three-course meal that includes one sparkling wine cocktail. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $35; $17.95 kids menu. 623-7700.
El Parador Restaurant - 2744 E. Broadway. Easter brunch. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $23.95; $11.95 kids 5-10. Free age 4 and younger. 881-2744.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - 6360 N. Campbell Ave. Three-course brunch. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $32.95; $15.95 kids menu. 529-5017.
Grill on the Green - 5800 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. Brunch and dinner buffet. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. brunch; 2 p.m.-7 p.m. dinner. Brunch buffet $18.95; dinner buffet $24.95. 393-1933.
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort - 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Easter Brunch. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $55; $25 kids 7-14; Free kids 6 and younger. 299-1501.
HiFalutin - 6780 N. Oracle Road. Good Friday menu specials 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Easter Sunday menu specials 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $15.95-$18.95. 297-0518.
Janos - 3770 E. Sunrise Drive. Prix-fixe three-course meal that includes one complimentary sparking wine cocktail. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $40; $19 kids menu. 615-6100.
Jasper Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar - 6370 N. Campbell Ave. Easter breakfast special. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. $7.50. 577-0326.
La Fuente - 1749 N. Oracle Road. Brunch buffet. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $21.99. 623-8659.
Lodge on the Desert - 306 N. Alvernon Way. Brunch buffet. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $49; $29 kids 6-14; Free kids 5 and younger. 325-3366.
Magpies Gourmet Pizza - All locations, including 4654 E. Speedway. Special pizza deals. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $5-$22. 795-5977.
Mama Louisa's - 2041 S. Craycroft Road. Easter specials. Noon-6:30 p.m. $10-$16. 790-4702.
Maynards Market and Kitchen - 400 N. Toole Ave. Easter brunch. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $35; $15 kids. 545-0577.
McMahon's Prime Steakhouse - 2959 N. Swan Road. Brunch buffet; salad and dessert with every meal during dinner hours. Brunch buffet $29.95. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 327-7463.
Metropolitan Grill - 7892 N. Oracle Road. Two-course meal with brunch and dinner menu specials. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $12.95-$28.95. 531-1212.
Old Pueblo Grille - 60 N. Alvernon Way. Brunch buffet and dinner buffet. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. brunch; 3 p.m.-8 p.m. dinner. Brunch buffet $18.95; dinner buffet $24.95. 326-6000.
Pasco Kitchen and Lounge - 820 E. University Blvd. Urban farm fare brunch with Easter specials. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $7-$18. 882-8013.
Pastiche Modern Eatery - 3025 N. Campbell Ave. Menu specials. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $10.50-$26. 325-3333.
Risky Business - All locations, including 8848 E. Tanque Verde Road. Easter menu items. 3 p.m.-10 p.m. $6.95-$21.95. 749-8555.
Gerald M. Gay
