Hopping right into Easter and Passover specials, here’s our breakdown of Easter and Passover takeout and pre-order options, special dine in menus, and events. Check back as we continue to add!
Please note that Easter is Sunday, March 31st, 2024 and Passover begins on Monday, April 22 at sundown and ends on Tuesday, April 30 at sundown
Hosting an Easter/Passover event or offering a special holiday preorder, takeout, or dine-in menu? Would like to be added to the list? Email us at info@portlandoldport.com
Takeout & Pre-orders
Chocolats Passion
Chocolats Passion: Taking yummy to a new level, Chocolats Passion’s Spring Collection has treats to please all palates, including their Easter eggs and French Bunnies! Easter eggs come in milk or dark chocolate, the larger eggs are heavy with beautiful nut and fruit fillings, while the smaller eggs reveal a lovely surprise. The French Bunnies include both Jacques the Brittany Bunny and Amélie, the Parisian Montmartre resident, and are filled with salted caramel and artisan marshmallow. And if that wasn’t enough, they also offer their Marzipan Chicks in a pretty box, as well as a festive Easter basket for a grand gift. Order online or stop into Chocolats Passion new location at 175 Spring Street, Suite D.
Dean’s Sweets: Celebrate spring and fill your Easter baskets with chocolate Easter bunnies, chicks, and sheep. They also have an assortment of buttercream-filled Easter eggs, chocolate-dipped chick and bunny peeps, and more. For Passover, celebrate the ritual feast of Seder with your closest family and the best non-diary truffles. Easter and passover treats can be ordered online or picked-up at either their of their two locations in Portland (Fore Street and Cove Street).
Norimoto Bakery: Don’t miss out on their Colomba, an Italian traditional dove-shaped Easter bread, as well as specialty carrot cakes.
Dean’s Sweets’ Buttercream-Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs
Old Port Candy: Making the Old Port sweet since 2002, Old Port Candy offers an array of handmade fudge to old school classic to curated chocolates and anything in between. For Easter, shop chocolate-dipped Peeps, Jelly Belly Beans, chocolate bunnies, foil-wrapped chocolate eggs, gummies, and spring-themed treats. Holiday candy and chocolates coming soon! Order online or visit their shop on Fore Street.
Pat’s Meat Market: Easter and Passover selections include Leg of Lamb, Duck Legs, Fresh Brisket, Spiral Ham, Cornish Game Hen, and more. Order here.
Standard Baking Co.: Enjoy from a selection of French Macarons, Torta di Ricotta, Hot Cross Buns, Hamantaschen (available March 21st – 24th for the Jewish holiday of Purim), and Colomba di Pasqua. Pre-order online for pick-up dates on Easter weekend.
Two Fat Cats Bakery
Two Fat Cats Bakery: Easter treats are now available for local preorder! Check out their delicious line-up of cakes (carrot, lemon, banana pudding cheesecake, and coconut), pies (coconut cream, blueberry pie, triple berry, maple raspberry and more), and cupcakes! Easter menu items are available for local preorder through Thursday, March 27th. Pickup is Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th at both their Portland and South Portland locations. Order online. You can also view their selections for nationwide shipping powered by Goldbelly.
Dine In
Alto Terrace Bar + Kitchen
Alto Terrace Bar + Kitchen: Easter Brunch available from 9am – 2pm. Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch including an Omelet Station, Cambria Signature Spiral Ham & Prime Rib Carving Station, Macaron, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and so much more for $49 per adult and a special under 12 menu for $19. Kids under 5 are free! Make a reservation online.
Boone’s Fish House: Chef’s Table Easter Brunch Buffet is $58 per person and runs 10am- 3pm. This includes, coffee-rubbed lamb chop, lobster mac & cheese, honey pecan ham, roasted mixed vegetables, and much more. Lobster and items from the raw bar are available a la carte. Call (207) 774-5725 for reservations or reserve online.
Harbor Bistro & Terrace: Breakfast will be available starting at 7am with Easter Brunch Specials starting at 11am and available until 2pm. Reservations can be made online.
Isa Bistro: Join this neighborhood bistro for Easter dinner! Seatings available 1pm – 8pm with reservations available via OpenTable.
Eighteen95 Restaurant at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is offering a special brunch menu. Call 207-774-4200 or book on Open Table.
The Porthole: The Porthole will be serving brunch starting at 7am. They don’t take reservations but their spacious pub can easily accommodate larger parties — additional seating on the deck will also be available, weather permitting.
Rigby Yard: Join for Easter lunch and dinner with friends and family starting at noon and open until 8pm. The Rigby Yard team will be featuring an Easter Ham Dinner and drink specials all day long. Walk-ins accepted, reservations encouraged.
Salt Yard Cafe: Easter Brunch specials include a Salt Yard Sunrise with tropical spritz, berry, OJ, lemonade and topped with sparkling water+ orange garnish (make it boozy with vodka!) and a Classic Eggs Benedict with local ham, Hollandaise sauce, chive and crispy seasoned potatoes. Open 7am – 2pm on walk-in basis.
Solo Italiano: Open for Easter Sunday with reservations running from noon until 8:3opm. Reservations can be made through OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at (207) 780 – 0227.
The Westin: Join for a delightful Easter Brunch Buffett 11am – 4pm! Includes a variety of tasty dishes, from traditional Easter favorites to mouthwatering desserts. Bring your family and friends to celebrate this special holiday. View menu and eserve online.
Events
For the Kids + Family:
Dino Egg Hunt at the Children’s Museum & Theatre
Dino Egg Hunt at Children’s Museum & Theatre (March 29th thru the 30th | 9 AM – 10 AM): A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout and the Children’s Museum & Theatre needs your help to collecting them! Search for colorful dino eggs, and try your luck at the golden dino egg challenge. Stop by the Makerspace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish the celebration. All dino egg hunters will receive a special bag DINO-TASTIC tote bag for collecting their eggs and prizes. The Play Your Way: Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt (a low-key play session) is set for Thursday, March 28th at 5pm. Reserve tickets.
Egg Hunt at Edward Payson Park Fitzpatrick Statium (March 30th | 10 AM):
RESCHEDULE FROM 3/24 TO 3/30 DUE TO STORM
An egg-citing family-friendly adventure! Join for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family, including face painting, games, a photo booth, lively music, and of course, an egg hunt! Don’t miss out on the chance to make cherished memories and hop into spring with us at this egg-stravaganza. Registration required.
