Easter dinner in a restaurant is a tradition as old as hunting for colorful eggs. Here is a sampling of where to enjoy a holiday meal on April 24 in Central Florida:
Bar Louie, 7335 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-608-5190: Order from regular menu ($9.99-$15.99), also games for children including an Easter egg hunt; 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
BRIO Tuscan Grille, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, 407-351-8909, and 480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-5611: Tuscany-influenced menu from $9.95-$17.95.; 10 a.m.-10:15 p.m.
Cafe Gauguin, Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, 407-996-9840, Ext. 3593: Brunch features unlimited mimosas and more than 40 buffet items; $39.95 adults, $16.95 children ages 4-12; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Café Matisse, Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, 407-996-0256: Start with shrimp tortilla soup and save room for rum cheesecake; $31.95 adults, $15.95 children ages 4-12; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Café Osceola, Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-996-3663: 10 food stations including award-winning pastry chef David Ramirez's dessert display; $55 (Florida residents get 25 percent discount); 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Columbia, 649 Front St., Celebration, 407-566-1505: Regular menu plus specials sWhere to eat Easter brunch and dinner in Orlando and Central Floridauch as baked ham ($18.95) or leg of lamb Dali ($19.95); 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8030 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, 407-352-5706, and 933 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-699-9463: Three-course brunch; $32.95 per person; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 407-313-9000: Buffet includes rosemary prime rib and fennel-dusted salmon; $69.95 adults, $29.95 children ages 4-12.; 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Highland Manor, 604 E. Main St., Apopka, 407-886-6226: Buffet and Easter egg hunt with Easter Bunny appearances throughout the day; $30 adults, $15 children ages 4-12; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Islands Dining Room, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, 407-503-3463: Champagne brunch featuring islands music and hula dancers, Easter Bunny and Universal characters; $48 adults, $23 children ages 4-12; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Jack's Place, Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, 407-996-1787: Four-course gourmet meal; $44.95 per person; 5:30-10 p.m.