Western New York Restaurants Serving Easter Brunch and Dinner

Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2010, is a day filled with spiritual celebrations, baskets, time with family, and food. If you're in Western New York and looking for a way to make life a little easier this Easter, consider taking the family to one of these Western New York area restaurants for Easter brunch or dinner (note: reservations required at all restaurants mentioned).

Harry's Harbour Place Grill - 2192 Niagara St. in Buffalo; www.harrysharbour.com or 716-874-5400. Make your reservations for Harry's brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or the sit-down dinner of ala carte menu items from 5 to 9 p.m. Brunch: $25 for adults, $12.50 for children 5 to 10, and children under 5 eat free.

The Glen Iris Inn at Letchworth State Park - located in Castile, inside the Park; www.glenirisinn.com or 585-493-2622. The Easter Bunny hosts the Inn's annual Easter breakfast buffet (8 to 10:30 a.m.); later on, the Inn offers an Easter dinner menu from noon to 8 p.m.

Samuel's Grande Manor - 8750 Main St. in Williamsville; www.samuelsgrandemanor.com or 716-634-8425. Easter buffet with two seatings: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.; early seating features brunch-style items, while afternoon seating features dinner fare. $19.95 per person, $9.95 for children 5 to 12, and children under 5 eat free.

Ramada Hotel - 2402 N. Forest Rd. in Amherst; www.ramadahotelamherst.com or 716-636-7500. Featuring an Easter brunch buffet in the Grand Ballroom with two seatings: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; $19.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 4 to 11, and children under 4 eat free. Reservations are also being taken for Easter dinner at Embers Restaurant from 2 to 8 p.m.

The Dock at The Bay - 3800 Hoover Rd. in Blasdell; www.dockatthebay.com or 716-823-8247. Easter brunch features over 25 items, including the carve and omelet stations. $19.95 for adults, $9.95 for children ages 5 to 10, and kids under 5 eat free.

Classics V - 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst; www.classicsv.com or 716-691-6000. Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. features carved round, baked ham, traditional breakfast items, and hot and cold lunch entrees. $18.95 per person, $9.95 per child ages 4 to 10, and children under 4 eat free.

LaGalleria - 3923 Southwestern Blvd. near Abbott Rd. in Orchard Park; www.lagalleriabanquets.com or 716-648-4880. The 35-foot-long buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. features ham, chicken, seafood, vegetables, salads, and more. $18.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 4 to 11, and children under 4 eat free.

Richards on Main - 561 Main St. in Tonawanda; 716-807-0888. Easter brunch, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features waffle and omelet stations, carved ham and roast beef, chicken ala King, traditional breakfast items, and much more. $18.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 3 to 10.

Holiday Inn - two locations: 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst (716-691-8181) and 4600 Genesee St. near the Buffalo Airport (716-634-6594). Easter buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. features beef, ham, pasta, omelet station, desserts, and more. $18.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 5 to 12, and children under 5 eat free.