Looking for an Easter brunch with fabulous food in a breathtaking setting? Here are five of the most popular in the Valley. A word of warning: Make your reservations soon because these always fill up quickly.

Ko’sin at Wild Horse Pass: Chef Michael O’Dowd’s menu includes grilled vegetables, smoked seafood platters with chipotle remoulade, veal shank with natural sustainable juices, exotic fruits and imported cheeses, an iced raw bar, pan-seared native wild salmon, a carving station, gourmet omelet station and TOCA squash cobbler. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $65 adult, $58 seniors, $32 children 5-12. 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, (602) 385-5726.

The Phoenician: The granddaddy of Valley resort brunches is rolling out the works in its Grand Ballroom: seafood, caviar and sushi; a carving station with lamb, prime rib and glazed ham;  pastas and paninis; an omelet station; French toast and pancakes; charcuterie and antipasti; salads; cheese; and pastries and desserts. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $89 adults, $44.50 children 12 and under.  6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, (480) 423-2530.

Lon’s at the Hermosa: Chef Michael Rusconi’s starts with smoked salmon, berry and cheese blintz, goat cheese salad and Dungeness crab cake. The feast continues with roasted chicken and vegetable quiche, steak and eggs, pecan-grilled lamb and a duet of grilled beef tenderloin and gulf prawns. Field-picked berries with a Grand Marnier gateau and double chocolate pot au crème are among desserts. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $65 adults, $15 children 5-12. 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, (602) 955-7878.

Vincent on Camelback (pictured above): James Beard Award-winning chef Vincent Guerithault only does brunch on Easter and Mother’s Day. Entrees include grilled filet of beef with scrambled eggs and caramelized red onions, salmon baked in puff pastry with dill beurre blanc and roasted rack of lamb with Anasazi beans and rosemary. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $49 adults, $10 children 10 and under. 3930 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, (602) 224-0225.

Ritz-Carlton: Menu highlights include charcuterie, artisan cheeses, seafoods, live omelet station, freshly carved prime rib au jus and smoked ham, eggs Benedict, ,seared halibut, honey-roasted chicken, cakes, mousse and an ice cream and toppings bar.  Children’s activities include an Easter egg hunt and petting zoo. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $64 adult, $32 children 2-12. 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, (602) 468-0700.

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