Sure, there's the traditional ham and lamb you will find at Easter dining specials at area casinos, but everything from seafood to Italian fare to sushi also is being offered. Here is a look at Easter Sunday specials for April 24.
ATLANTIS: The Grand Ballroom features brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It costs $34.99 and $13.99 children. Entr?es include ham, prime rib, rack of lamb, salmon, mushroom ravioli, chicken Marsala, fried shrimp and scallops, oysters Rockefeller and crab cakes.
It also includes chilled jumbo prawns, a salad bar, smoked salmon and bagels, vegetables, lobster bisque, bacon, sausage and home-fried potatoes. Desserts include bread pudding and cheese blintzes. Made-to-order items include shrimp scampi, fish filets, eggs and Caesar or spinach salads.
Atlantis Steakhouse has several specials served from 4 p.m. The $60 special is filet mignon with forest mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. The $45 special includes roasted lamb shank Provencal, bean cassoulet and roasted root vegetables. The $55 special includes halibut with saffron-shrimp risotto, saut?ed baby spinach and an oven-roasted tomato. Specials include a prosciutto-wrapped prawn, chevre polenta or duck breast crostini; sunchoke bisque or mixed baby greens; and wild berry trifle. Reservations are recommended.
Bistro Napa has specials from 4 p.m. The $55 special is rack of lamb with beluga lentils and saut?ed vegetables. The $45 special is filet of sole with saut?ed spinach, apricots and basmati rice. The specials include caramelized duck breast with leeks and mushrooms or goat cheese-stuffed prawn; roasted asparagus soup or fennel-celery salad; and white chocolate coconut cake or macadamia nut gelato. Reservations are recommended.
Purple Parrott has specials. The $10.99 special is ham with vegetables and choice of mashed potatoes or yams. The $14.99 special is braised lamb shank with lemon rice pilaf. The restaurant is open 24 hours.
Details: 775-824-4411.
BOOMTOWN: Cassidy's Steakhouse has specials and is open from 5 p.m. Specials include rack of lamb with Parmesan polenta and baby vegetables for $36; and halibut with shrimp and corn salsa and garlic spinach for $24. They include lobster bisque or salad, and mixed berry cr?me br?l?e.
Details: 775-345-8550.
BONANZA: Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse has brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Entr?es include a Belgian waffle for $10.95, huevos rancheros or eggs Benedict for $12.95, lobster Benedict for $18.95, Monterey omelet for $15.95, Sicilian chicken for $16.95, chicken-fried steak for $16.95 and halibut for $19.95. Appetizers include seared sea scallop and jumbo prawn for $7.95, seafood salad cocktail for $8.95 and wedge salad for $4.95.
Desserts include bananas Foster for two for $7.95 per person, and cr?me br?l?e or warm pear tart for $4.95. Diners receive a glass of champagne, champagne cocktail or mimosa. There also is a children's menu for ages 12 and younger. Reservations are recommended.
Branding Iron Caf? has a brunch buffet from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It costs $9.95 and $8.95 for Fort Reno club members. Entr?es include made-to-order omelets, turkey (morning and early afternoon), leg of lamb (evening), prime rib, chicken-fried steak, corned beef hash, fish and shrimp scampi.
Sides include home-fried potatoes, bacon and rice. Salads include apple-walnut, potato and Chinese chicken. There also is steamed shrimp and desserts. Breakfast items are subject to change from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Branding Iron also has a $9.95 leg of lamb special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It includes oven-browned potatoes, vegetables and grasshopper pie.
Details: 775-323-2724, ext. 118.
CARSON NUGGET: Brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second floor Nugget Ballroom. It costs $24.95, $19.95 seniors and $12.50 ages 4-12. It includes a waffle and omelet station, brunch entr?es, a carving station, pastries and desserts.
Details: 775-882-1626.
CARSON STATION: The Station Restaurant has maple- and cherry-glazed ham for $10.99. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Details: 775-883-0900.
CARSON VALLEY INN: CV Steak has two $28 specials served from 4:30 p.m. There are pan-roasted scallops and shrimp over spinach fettuccine and smoked prime rib with vegetables and choice of potato. Both specials come with salad. Reservations are recommended.
Katie's has specials from 3-9 p.m. They are ham with mashed potatoes for $9.99 and leg of lamb with garlic mashed potatoes for $11.99. Both include vegetables and choice of soup and salad.
Details: 775-783-6650.
CASINO FANDANGO: Duke's Steak House has a $25 leg of lamb special from 3-9 p.m. It includes rosemary risotto.
TiAmo Italian Grille has an $18 pork tenderloin special from 4-9 p.m. It includes mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Rum Jungle Buffet costs $22.99 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Items include pepper-crusted prime rib, barbecued beef short ribs, stuffed cannelloni and stuffed sole Florentine.
Palm Court Grill has a $12.95 ham special from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It includes garlic mashed potatoes and baby green beans.
Details: 775-885-7000.
CIRCUS CIRCUS: The champagne brunch takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is $17.99 and $9.99 ages 4-11. One Club members get $1 off. Entr?es include prime rib, turkey, honey-garlic ham, chilled shrimp, chicken-fried steak, seafood cioppino, rotisserie chicken, vegetable lasagna, roasted salmon, fried chicken, pork chops and Moroccan lamb stew.
Breakfast items include omelets and eggs cooked to order, cheese blintzes, scrambled eggs with bay shrimp, eggs Benedict and French toast.
There is a wok station with soups, noodles or stir fry, and a station for children. There also is a taco bar. Soups include chicken noodle, Easter lamb and chili. Desserts include hot cross buns, donuts and fruit crisp.
The dinner buffet is from 3-9 p.m. It is $13.99 and $7.99 ages 4-11. One Club members get $1 off. Entr?es include prime rib, roast beef, leg of lamb, chilled shrimp and crab legs, mussels, barbecue pork ribs, manicotti, New York steak, rotisserie chicken and beef lasagna. There is a wok station and a taco bar.
The children's section includes ranch potato wedges, macaroni and cheese, and chicken drumettes.
Desserts include strawberry shortcake, ostertorte and chocolate cake.
The Steakhouse at Circus has specials from 5 p.m. Choices include rack of lamb for $35, and flat-iron steak or crab-stuffed salmon for $25. Specials include salad or soup, vegetables and choice of potato or rice. Desserts are half-price if you order the special.
Americana Caf? has specials from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $9.95 special is ham with caramelized onion-potato gratin, vegetables and soup or salad. The $7.95 special is smoked beef brisket panini with french fires, coleslaw or potato salad. The dessert is strawberry shortcake for $3.
Details: 775-329-0711.
CLUB CAL NEVA: The Top Deck Restaurant has an $8.75 special from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. It includes ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, marshmallow yams, choice of salad or cream of mushroom soup and choice of cherry, berry or lemon meringue pie.
Details: 775-785-3293.
ELDORADO: The Buffet has champagne brunch from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. It costs $20.99 and $13.99 children younger than 10. Gold Club members pay $17.99. The buffet includes brown-sugar ham, candied French toast, cheese blintzes, New York steak, turkey, leg of lamb and mushroom ravioli. Seafood items include peel-and-eat shrimp, crab cakes and smoked salmon. There is an omelet station. Desserts include pastries, gelato and pies.
Details: 775-786-5700.
GRAND SIERRA: Charlie Palmer Steak has specials from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The main course is lamb loin chops with English peas and pancetta for $36. The first course is Dungeness crab cakes for $18. Dessert is lemon meringue tart with blueberry sorbet for $8.
Fin Fish has specials from 5:30-9 p.m. The main course is salt-crusted sea bass for two with sweet-and-sour rhubarb for $48. The first course is grilled Hawaiian blue prawns with pineapple ravioli for $17. Dessert is a lemon meringue tart with blueberry sorbet for $8.
Details: 775-789-2000.
HARRAH'S RENO: Carvings Buffet has brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It costs $16.99 and $8.99 ages 4-10.
Entr?es include Dungeness crab, chilled green mussels, peel-and-eat shrimp, sushi, turkey, prime rib, ham, Polish sausage, salmon, grilled shrimp skewers, chicken-fried steak, grilled flat-iron steak, seafood enchiladas, barbecue pork ribs and fried chicken.
Breakfast items include eggs Benedict, bacon and cinnamon French toast. There are Chinese items.
Desserts include warm bread pudding, bananas Foster, fruit cobbler and crepes.
Harrah's Steakhouse has brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It costs $37 and $16 ages 10 and younger. Items include petite filet with three eggs any style, king Benedict, chicken piccata, saut?ed Chilean sea bass, marinated lamb brochette, chicken Caesar salad and Belgian waffles.
Appetizers include seafood boats, deviled eggs and lemon-garlic sea scallops. Desserts include island mango cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake and tiramisu.
Details: 775-786-3232.
HYATT REGENCY LAKE TAHOE: Sierra Caf? has a breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. It costs $21 and $10 ages 4-12. The buffet includes a "kid's corner" and an Easter egg decoration station from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are recommended at 775-886-6675 or jonathan.marks@hyatt.com.
JOHN ASCUAGA'S NUGGET: Brunch is served from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rotisserie Buffet and Rose Ballroom. It is $21.95 and $11.95 ages 5-11. It includes prime rib, ham, peel-and-eat shrimp, leg of lamb, eggs Benedict, grilled salmon, seafood Newburg and beef tips with noodles. Made-to-order omelets and waffles are available.
Desserts include cherries jubilee, bananas Foster and mousse. Reservations are accepted for the Rose Ballroom brunch.
Brunch at Restaurante Orokzo is served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It costs $29.95 and $15 ages 5-11. It includes oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon, sirloin steak with mushrooms, chicken cordon bleu and mushroom ravioli. Desserts include bread pudding, cr?me br?l?e and tiramisu.
There are specials at Trader Dick's and Rosie's.
Details: 775-356-3300.
PEPPERMILL: Biscotti's has brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It costs $32.95 and $15.95 ages 4-11. It includes chilled jumbo prawns, king crab, strip steak and desserts.
The Island Buffet is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It costs $24.99 and $12.95 ages 4-11. It includes made-to-order eggs and omelets, and carving, Asian and Southwestern stations.
Bimini has a special from 5-9 p.m. It costs $38.95 or $48.95 with wine. It features rack of lamb or pan-seared halibut.
Oceano has a special from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. It costs $36.95 or $46.95 with wine. It includes a petite lobster tail baked in puff pastry and white chocolate cheesecake.
Romanza Ristorante has a special from 5-9 p.m. It costs $38.95 or $48.95 with wine. It includes stuffed rack of lamb or shrimp-stuffed lobster and spring fruit in a ginger tulip for dessert.
The Coffee Shop has a $19.95 leg of lamb or ham special, served from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Details: 775-826-2121.
RAIL CITY: City Caf? has three buffets. The $7.95 breakfast buffet is from 8-10:30 a.m. Items include scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, eggs Benedict, cheese blintzes, corned beef hash, ham, O'brien potatoes, waffles and pancakes.
There is an egg and omelet station and desserts such as pastries, muffins and cinnamon rolls.
The $9.95 brunch buffet is 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items include eggs Benedict, prime rib, leg of lamb, chilled shrimp and crab legs, shrimp scampi, steak ranchero, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, honey-pecan salmon, an egg and omelet station, bacon, sausage, soup and salads. Desserts include cakes, puddings and cheesecake.
The $9.95 dinner buffet is from 4-10 p.m. It includes prime rib, leg of lamb, shrimp scampi, steak ranchero, honey-pecan salmon, roasted chicken, grilled pork cutlets, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, Asian cabbage and meatballs, vegetables, rice pilaf, soup and salads. Desserts include cakes, puddings and cheesecake.
Details: 775-359-9440.
SANDS: The buffet is open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. It costs $11.99 and $7.99 younger than 12. Entr?es include prime rib, ham, quiche Lorraine, lobster penne and cheese, grilled pork chops, baked tilapia and chicken piccata.
Sides include soup, country-fried potatoes and saut?ed squash medley. Desserts include cheesecakes, pastries and a chocolate fountain.
Details: 775-348-2200.
SILVER LEGACY: Flavors has its buffet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It costs $20.49 and $9.99 ages 6-12. Items include garlic-thyme chicken, tortellini Alfredo, prime rib and ham. Soups include creamy carrot-ginger and chicken noodle.
Seafood items include snow crab legs, smoked salmon and trout, and scallop scampi. There is a create-your-own omelet station. Other items include fruit, scrambled eggs and Belgian waffles. Desserts include pastries, cakes and cream pies.
Silver Baron Ballroom has a buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $20.49 and $9.99 ages 6-12. Entr?es include prime rib, Asian shrimp, pecan-crusted pork loin and ham. There also are omelets, eggs Benedict, cinnamon French toast and desserts. Seafood items include snow crab legs, calamari salad and salmon.
Sterling's Seafood Steakhouse has a champagne brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It costs $30 and $17.50 ages 6-12.
Details: 775-329-4777.
TAMARACK JUNCTION: The banquet room has brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. It costs $18.99 and $9.99 children younger than 12. It includes breakfast items, an omelet station, prime rib and ham. Reservations are recommended at 852-3600, ext. 323.
The Dining Car Restaurant has specials from 3 p.m.: grilled filet steak for $21.99, ham for $14.99 and halibut for $19.99. Specials include soup or Caesar salad and strawberry shortcake.
Details: 775-852-3600.
WESTERN VILLAGE: The Steak House has a special from 4 p.m. It costs $29.95 or $39.95 with wine. It includes rack of lamb or pan-seared halibut, spring pea soup or baby greens salad and white chocolate cheesecake.
Pancho and Willie's has an $18.95 special from 4 p.m. It includes ham or grilled snapper with shrimp, salad or asparagus soup and chocolate cake.
Details: 775-331-1069.
