EASTER DINING

Sunday, March 31, 2024

South Coast Plaza is closed Easter in observance of the holiday, but you’ll find 14 of our restaurants open, serving diverse cuisines for brunch and dinner.

March 31 marks the concluding performances of MJ The Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with shows at 1 and 6:30pm.

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

Celebrate Easter all weekend long at Morton’s with a lavish three-course filet and lobster menu, available Friday-Sunday, March 29-31.

First-course choices are a classic Caesar, chopped house salad or cup of lobster bisque. The entrée is center-cut filet mignon (filet comes 6, 8 or 12-oz) with a cold-water lobster tail. Select from Morton’s luxurious steak toppings—black truffle butter, blue cheese butter or cognac sauce au poivre. Dessert offerings include Key Lime pie, crème brûlée and the legendary hot chocolate cake ($6 surcharge). Morton’s full menu will be available.

Easter Sunday hours: 1 – 9pm
Price for Easter three-course menu starts at $79, depending on filet selection
Full menu is priced à la carte

Reservations: please call 714.444.4834 or visit OpenTable

OUTPOST KITCHEN

The Aussie-inspired Outpost Kitchen will feature its weekend brunch menu with additional Easter food and drink specials. Holiday extras such as a family photo wall, balloons and chocolates promise lots of fun.  

Entrées include rib eye & eggs, blueberry pancakes with lemon custard and smoked salmon & shrimp Benedict, plus a selection of skillets, bowls and sandwiches.  Outpost Kitchen is known for its organic, sustainable and local creative cuisine.

Easter Sunday hours: 8am – 3pm

Brunch:  Priced à la carte  

Reservations: please call 714.852.3044 or visit OpenTable

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

The Capital Grille opens early Easter Sunday serving four brunch dishes and an array of champagnes by the glass and a classic Mimosa. The dinner menu of contemporary classic offerings is available all day.

Brunch entrées are lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails, truffle hollandaise and asparagus; bone-in dry-aged NY strip and eggs, a center-cut filet mignon, and crab cake Benedict, all served with white cheddar hash browns.

A children’s brunch menu starts with fresh fruit and has entrée options of chicken fingers, mini-cheeseburgers (both served with French fries), mac ‘n cheese, classic French toast, and scrambled eggs with cheese (both served with bacon) plus an ice cream dessert.

Easter Sunday hours:  10am – 9:30pm (Brunch dishes 10am – 2pm)

Menu is priced à la carte; Easter entrees $47 – $50; children’s brunch menu $17

Reservations: please call 714. 432.1140 or visit OpenTable

SEASONS 52

Seasons 52 offers an à la carte Easter brunch menu as well as the traditional menu. An Easter Green Box is available for takeout.

Brunch starters include avocado toast, shrimp cocktail and lump crab cake. Entrée selections vary from crab and cheddar quiche, upright French toast with fresh blueberry compote, maple vanilla cream and applewood smoked bacon to wood-grilled shrimp and grits, and apricot-glazed ham with French green beans and sweet potato mash, maple-pecan streusel.

Easter Sunday hours:  brunch service, 9am – 2pm

Seasons 52 dinner menu served until 9pm

Menu is priced à la carte

Reservations: please call 714.437.5252 or visit OpenTable

Easter Green Box

Perfect for home is the Easter Green Box with selections of apricot-glazed spiral ham, a whole side of cedar plank-roasted salmon or wood-grilled beef tenderloin, with choice of salad, two sides and six Mini Indulgences. Pick it up chilled, warm at home and enjoy.

Serves 4 – 6 people. Prices start at $155. Ordering deadlines apply   

Order by Wednesday, March 27; pickup Saturday, March 30, 11am – 4pm

To order online: click here or call 714.437.5252

ANQI BISTRO

Offering a seasonal Easter à la carte menu as well as AnQi’s renowned signature dishes. 

Easter Sunday hours: 12 – 9pm

Menu is priced à la carte

Reservations:  please call 714.557.5679 or visit OpenTable

SOUTH COAST PLAZA RESTAURANTS OPEN EASTER SUNDAY WITH À LA CARTE MENUS

CALÓ KITCHEN + TEQUILA 

Enjoy a warm, welcoming environment that is elegant yet relaxed. The menu is a selection of Mexican classics and contemporary favorites prepared with local, high-quality ingredients complemented by delicious cocktails and a fine collection of sipping tequilas.  

Sunday hours:  11am – 10pm 

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VACA

Top Chef alum Chef Amar Santana’s Spanish-inspired menu of tapas, paellas and wood-grilled steaks is complemented by first rate cocktails and an acclaimed Spanish-centric wine list.

Sunday hours:  4 – 10pm (opening an hour early)

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LEATHERBY’S CAFE ROUGE

Located adjacent to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Leatherby’s is perfect for pre-theater dining. The streamlined menu offers starters like grilled Spanish octopus and butter lettuce wedge and entrées such as steak frites and Maple Leaf duck breast.

Sunday hours: 5 – 7:30pm

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WATER GRILL

A celebrated seafood destination with a lively vibe and a vast assortment of quality seafood to include a pristine oyster bar, sushi, superb fish and fine steaks. Currently featuring the seasonal delicacy, wild Santa Barbara spot prawns.

Sunday hours: 11am – 10pm

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DIN TAI FUNG

Globally renowned for its handmade soup dumplings, wontons and noodles.

Sunday hours:  9:30am – 9pm

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ROYAL KHYBER FINE INDIAN CUISINE

Refined Indian cuisine featuring new interpretations, plus classics such as tandoori and vegetarian dishes served in a soothing setting. The popular Sunday buffet brunch is available with à la carte menu service in the evening.

Sunday hours: 11:30am – 2pm; 5:30 – 8:30pm

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DARYA FINE PERSIAN CUISINE

Authentic gourmet Persian cuisine presented in an elegant ambiance with a spacious dining room and a petit patio enhanced by a rock waterfall.

Sunday hours: 12 – 8:30pm

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PARADISE DYNASTY

Paradise Dynasty takes guests on a culinary journey with bold flavors from eight regions of China. Featured is the limited time offering of pho XLB soup dumpling, a collaboration with Phoholic, also found at Collage at Bloomingdale’s.

Sunday hours:  9:30am – 9pm

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LE SHRIMP NOODLE BAR

Hailing from Singapore, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar draws inspiration from the classic Japanese noodle soup, fused with Chinese flavors to create a uniquely satisfying bowl of ramen for prawn lovers. Other savory offerings available.

Sunday hours:  11am – 9pm

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