Easter Sunday is on April 20th in 2025. On that day a number of Vancouver restaurants offer fancy Easter brunch buffets. They are very popular!
If you want to treat your family, it’s best to book in advance to guarantee a seat at the table!
Some of the top places for Sunday brunch on the Easter Long Weekend include H2 Kitchen + Bar at the Westin Bayshore Hotel, P2B Bistro at the Pinnacle Harbourfront, and Showcase Restaurant at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel. There are lots of other fabulous brunch spots too, including the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver and the Dockside Restaurant on Granville Island. To learn about these and other best places to go to, continue reading.
This article contains the following information about brunch buffets in Vancouver:
Brunch Buffets near Canada Place | Easter Brunch in Coal Harbour | Other Brunch Restaurants in Downtown | Brunch Buffet in North Vancouver | Things to Consider | Other Information
Lots of places offer brunch menus on a regular basis year-round, and a small number offer buffets. Some of the fanciest buffet brunches, though, take place on Easter Sunday.
Easter is a popular time for friends and families to get together, and brunch is a wonderful way to do that (and spoil yourself in the process).
Below is a list of some of the region’s top places for Easter brunch buffets in Vancouver.
(Note: Venues, times, prices and other details are subject to change. See each restaurant’s website for exact information or confirm details when making your reservation.)
Brunch Buffets near Canada Place
- Arc – Easter at the restaurant at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel (which is across the street from Canada Place) used to involve a medium-sized buffet. On Easter Sunday in 2025, however, instead of a buffet, the restaurant offers a “bottomless brunch” from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm. The restaurant brings the food to you and you can have as much as you want. The cost this year is $99 for adults and $49 for children (ages 6 to 12).
- Oceans 999 – the restaurant at the Pan Pacific Hotel at Canada Place serves one of the region’s largest and fanciest brunch buffets at Easter. This year the cost is $105 for adults, $101 for seniors, $52.50 for children (ages 6 to 12), and free for kids ages 5 and under. The menu is available from 10:30 am until 2:30 pm in 2025.
- P2B Bistro – this restaurant is located at the Pinnacle Hotel Waterfront at 1133 West Hastings Street (so close to Coal Harbour and the Vancouver Convention Centre). Its Easter Sunday brunch this year features breakfast pastries, Easter sweets, and both a cold station and a hot station. The cost is $70 for adults and $35 for children (ages 6 to 12).
- Showcase Restaurant & Bar – located inside the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel (at 1122 West Hastings Street), the restaurant offers a Sunday brunch on the Easter weekend in some years. The menu was available from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm a few years ago. 2025 details are to be confirmed.
Easter Brunch in Coal Harbour
- H2 Kitchen + Bar – this buffet begins at 11:30 am at the Westin Bayshore Hotel (so at the Coal Harbour waterfront) in 2025. The cost is $87 for adults and $40 for children ages 6 to 11. This year’s buffet features a selection of hot and cold items including eggs, pancakes, seafood, a chocolate fountain and more. For information about the restaurant in general, see our article about the H2 Kitchen + Bar. Their brunches are really good!
Other Downtown Vancouver Easter Brunch Buffet Restaurants
Other downtown Vancouver restaurants offering brunch buffets on Easter Sunday include the following:
- Notch8 – this restaurant is located in the iconic Fairmont Vancouver Hotel at 900 West Georgia Street. Its Easter brunch in 2025 runs on the Easter Sunday from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. The cost is about $95 for adults and $45 for children. The menu includes salads, salmon, charcuterie and more. There are also eggs, bacon, pastries and a variety of desserts.
Note: An equally popular occasion for brunch buffets is Mother’s Day which takes place on May 11th in 2025. For details about brunch venues on that date, click Mother’s Day Brunches. To learn about similar specials on Father’s Day, see our article about Father’s Day Brunches and Dinners.
Brunch in North Vancouver
The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver has two different restaurants. On the Easter weekend in 2025, Pier 7 (at 25 Wallace Mews) offers specials on four items throughout the weekend.
At the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in 2025 is the Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet. It takes place inside the hotel’s ballroom from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm. The buffet includes omelettes, pancakes, prime rib, dessert and so much more. Adults pay $72 each whereas children between 6 and 12 years old cost $36. Little kids can eat for about $22. For more information about the buffet, click Pinnacle Ballroom Easter Sunday Brunch.
Things to Consider
When choosing where to go for Easter brunch, there are a number of things to consider. Below are a few of them.
Suggestions on Getting There
- Wherever you park, make sure you can stay for ample time so you’re not rushed. Put more money in the meter than you think you’ll need, or pay by phone so you can add time if needed.
- Is the venue close to public transit in case you want to leave the car behind? Downtown Vancouver venues are generally fairly convenient to get to.
- Are there interesting things to do in the area? If the weather is good, is there a nice place to go for a stroll either before or after your meal? Downtown Vancouver is full of interesting places to visit and walk around including the False Creek Seawall and Coal Harbour Seawall.
- Be sure to give yourself lots of time to get to your restaurant and find parking. The last thing you’ll want on Easter Day is a stressful start to your outing, so plan to arrive early (and then maybe go for a leisurely stroll beforehand).
Tips on Choosing Your Restaurant
TIP #1: What are the restaurant’s ratings? All of the restaurants we’ve listed above average a score of around 4 out of 5 or higher pretty consistently.
TIP #2: Does the price include taxes and tip? Taxes at most places are extra. Some places automatically add the gratuity to the bill, especially for groups of eight or more. With other places, for smaller groups, you can usually tip what you want, but not always. Either way, before paying your bill and adding your tip, make sure it’s not already included.
TIP #3: Are there kid-friendly menu items? Probably, especially if your child likes breakfast foods like scrambled eggs and pancakes. Some places offer extra favourites too, though, like chicken fingers and macaroni (which you might not normally associate with a fancy buffet).
TIP #4: Do very young children have to pay? It makes sense for children as young as 4 or so to have to pay half price, but should children as young as 2 or less have to pay that much too? In some cases, perhaps, like to compensate staff for all the food on the floor.
Other Things to Consider
TIP #5: Does the venue have set sitting times or can you make your reservation for a wide variety of times? Are they flexible if you need to be?
TIP #6: Some restaurants require a credit card at the time of the reservation and will charge it if you don’t show up. Ask the restaurant how far in advance you’ll need to cancel if necessary.
TIP #7: Are tea, coffee and juice included, or do you have to pay extra for them? Simple beverages are usually included in the price of the buffet, but not always. Alcohol and special drinks are always extra.
TIP #8: Are most people in your party big eaters? If not, then perhaps an à la carte menu venue would be better (unless, on average, you get more than your money’s worth because of a few extra hungry folks in your party).
TIP #9: Don’t forget that, along with Mother’s Day, Easter Sunday is the most popular time of the year for brunch buffets. Therefore, be sure to reserve your table well in advance (and especially so for the most popular venues, like the ones we’ve listed above).
Other Information
To learn about other things to do on the Easter long weekend, especially if you have children, click Vancouver Easter Activities.
For a list of special events at other times of the year see our Festivals & Events Calendar.
For ideas on places to eat any time of the year, check out any of the following:
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