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Looking for a place outside the home to dine on Easter Sunday? Here are some options for Easter brunches, lunches and dinners --- from restaurants that provided me with Easter info.

Bambara: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. guests will enjoy a tasty Easter brunch buffet, featuring Bambara's award-winning new American bistro cuisine. The brunch is available for $36 for adults, $16 for children 6-12 and $26 for senior citizens. Guests are encouraged to reserve early as the Sunday Easter brunch fills up quickly. Reservations: 801-363-5454

Blue Boar: Midway’s Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant will offer Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to chef Eric May the five-course brunch will feature fresh seasonal ingredients and traditional Easter meats, including herb-seasoned prime rib, roasted chicken breast, herb de Provence scented rack of lamb, pan-seared salmon, cinnamon marbled brioche French toast, lobster eggs Benedict and traditional eggs Benedict. The price for brunch is $40. Reservations: 888-650-1400

Fleming’s: From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fleming’s will offer an Easter brunch menu featuring three courses for $32.95 ($15.95 for children). Brunch items include filet mignon Benedict, crab frittata, berry-stuffed French toast, smoked salmon bagel and walnut turtle pie. In addition, Fleming’s regular menu will also be available. Reservations: 801-355-3704

Franck’s: Executive Chef Franck Peissel has designed a special five-course plated menu for brunch on Easter. The Easter offerings include porcini-violet soup, pulled pork eggs Benedict, Wagyu short ribs, sea bass and bluefin tuna crudo, and brioche French toast. Reservations: 801-274-6264

Faustina: Beginning at 4 p.m. on Easter, Faustina will offer Easter menu specials for dinner in addition to chef Billy Sotelo’s regular menu. Pricing is a la carte. Reservations: 801-746-4441

Log Haven: From 12 noon to 5 p.m. Log Haven will offer a set price four-course Easter menu which includes roast leg of Morgan Valley lamb, pan-seared steelhead trout, citrus-brined organic chicken breast, grilled Angus New York steak, brown rice risotto, asparagus soup and a dessert selection. The price is $39.95 for adults and $21.95 for children. Reservations: 801-272-8255

Oasis Cafe: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oasis will over a set price Easter brunch buffet which will include a Prime rib carving station, cheese blintzes, grilled veggies, crab cakes, Indian shrimp fried rice, salads, pastries and a chocolate fountain for dessert. Reservations: 801-322-0404

Tuscany: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuscany will offer a set price Easter brunch buffet. Included in the buffet selections will be prime rib and honey glazed ham carving stations, made-to-order omelets, eggs Benedict two ways, waffle station, chilled seafood bar, fresh salads, house-made pastas and an assortment of pastries. Brunch cost is $45 per person for adults, $23.00 for children age 12 and under. Reservations: 801-277-9919

Zucca Trattoria: At 5:00 p.m. on Easter, chef Elio Scanu will host a four-course dinner at Zucca in Ogden featuring Morgan Valley Lamb and Barbaresco & Nebbiolo wines of Piemonte, Italy. The dinner includes house-cured salumi, truffle-herb ricotta gnocchi, roasted spring lamb and Piemontese chocolate custard. The price for dinner is $45 and the optional wine pairing is $20. Reservations: 801-475-7077