Easter is a great time to spend quality time with family, and Easter brunches and dinners have become a tradition for many.
Some restaurants are making their Easter offerings family-friendly, having activities like Easter egg hunts and visits from Easter bunnies.
If you're thinking of elevating that Easter meal to a five-star level, check out the Easter family feast at these hotel restaurants.
Sakura dreams and Easter blessings
Celebrate Easter with an indulgent dining experience at Katsura, where tradition meets seasonal abundance.
Enjoy a specially curated Easter Buffet, showcasing the finest flavours of Japanese cuisine alongside festive seasonal highlights. From expertly prepared live sashimi and sushi, to premium selections from the raw bar, teppanyaki grill and an indulgent spread of hot dishes—each element is crafted with precision and flair by our talented chefs.
This Easter, elevate your evening with luxurious touches, including grilled half lobster per person (adult only), fresh oysters, wagyu, and an array of beautifully presented desserts inspired by the season.
Friday – Sunday | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Easter Weekend)
$159 per person
$79.50 for kids under 12
$25 for kids under 4
Katsura, Grand Millennium Auckland, 71 Mayoral Drive. Ph: 09 366 3000.
For groups of 14 or more, email katsura@millenniumhotels.co.nz
Hop on over to Eight this Easter
Celebrate Easter with a delicious feast at Eight, where a world of flavours awaits.
Gather with family and friends for a memorable dining experience featuring signature interactive kitchens, and enjoy a few special surprises along the way.
Enjoy the full buffet offering, enhanced with festive Easter touches, including a chocolate egg filled with treats to crack open and special gift bags for children.
Little ones can also get creative during lunch at our Easter cookie decorating class in the Jade Room, making it a joyful celebration for the whole family.
Easter Sunday
When: Sunday 5 April, 2026
Lunch: $109 per adult | $54.50 per child Diners will also receive free access to participate in our cookie decorating class held in the Jade Room between 12pm – 2pm.
Dinner: $149 per adult | $74.50 per child
Children: Children up to 4 years dine free of charge.
Eight, Cordis Auckland, 83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland. Ph (09) 300 2924 or email cdakl.eats@cordishotels.com.
Ethereal moments, Easter magic
Celebrate Easter with a relaxed, family-friendly buffet at DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka.
The Easter Buffet on April 5th is designed for the whole family to enjoy, with a generous spread of seasonal dishes and sweet treats served in the welcoming setting of Ethereal Restaurant.
Alongside the buffet, kids can join in the fun with an Easter Egg Hunt, earning a special goodie bag reward, while the candyfloss cart and chocolate fountain add an extra touch of Easter magic.
Pricing: $89 per adult | $49 per child
Two seatings: 11:30am and 1:30pm
Ethereal, Double Tree by Hilton Auckland Karaka, 8 Hinau Road, Karaka. Ph: 09 2963391. Online booking etherealrestaurant.co.nz
