With Easter just on the horizon, Tucson restaurants are stepping up to help locals get those holiday plans solidified.

Whether you’re set in your holiday traditions or looking to diversify your Easter Brunch palette, these fine establishments offer top-notch cuisine year-round with special menu items for the holiday.

Acacia Real Food and Cocktails

3001 E. Skyline Dr. Tucson, 520.232.0101, www.acaciatucson.com

Acacia will serve an Easter Brunch buffet complete with a selection of quick breads and pastries, salads, seafood and crepes. You can also choose your favorite ingredients at the omelet bar. Brunch served from 10am-2pm; $48/adult, $24/children ages 5-12, children 4 and under are free (tax and gratuity not included). Reservations are recommended.

Bushi

4689 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, 520.325.6552, www.tucsonoriginals.com

Bushi will be serving their regular menu along with the following specials: Slipper Lobster: Black tobiko, spicy sriracha, butter ponzu sauce, spicy tempura langostino, and quail egg green salad and Vietnamese Style Spring Rolls: with chicken and squash stuffing served with a glazed sweet potato dessert. Open from 11am-10pm

Chad’s Steakhouse & Saloon

3001 N. Swan Tucson, 520.881.1802, www.chadssteakhouse.com

Chad’s will be offering an Easter Brunch from 10am – 7pm. Buffet items include: Prime Rib, Mac n Cheese, Green Bean Casserole and Apple, Cherry and Pecan Pie. Cost is $24.95 for adults and $13/95 for kids (not including tax and gratuity).

Cup Café

311 E. Congress St. Tucson, 520.622.8848, www.hotelcongress.com/cup

Cup Café will serve their regular menu in addition to Easter specials such as: Lamb Chops & Eggs (15) and Eggs Benedict (12). Hours are 7am-10pm. Reservations are recommended.

Dakota Café

6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, 520.298.7188, www.dakotacafeandcatering.com

Dakota Café will be serving a traditional brunch with special homemade desserts as well as lunch. Open from 10am -3pm. Reservations are recommended.

Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails

135 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, 520.623.7700, www.downtownkitchen.com

Downtown will be serving a three course prix fixe meal with choices. Cost is $35 (not including tax or gratuity). Cost includes one complimentary sparkling wine cocktail. A separate children’s menu is available for children 12 and under, cost is $17.95 (not including tax and gratuity). Brunch is served from 10:30am – 3pm. Reservations are recommended.

Janos Restaurant

3770 E Sunrise Dr. Tucson, 520.615.6100, www.janos.com

Janos will be serving a three course prix fixe meal with choices. Cost is $40 (not including tax or gratuity). Cost includes one complimentary sparkling wine cocktail. A separate children’s menu is available for children 10 and under, cost is $19 (not including tax and gratuity). Brunch is served from 11am-3pm. Reservations are recommended.

Check back next week for more Tucson restaurants with stellar Easter dining options.