Is there a better meal than brunch? It’s like breakfast and lunch coming together to create a harmonious culinary experience. It’s the perfect meal to turn into an event. Dates, feeding visiting families, meeting up with friends, and bridal showers are all perfect occasions to plan a brunch for. But where to hold it? Why, at Merrimack Valley’s many restaurants, of course!
Casual Brunch Outings
Brunch is a great opportunity to meet up with friends and family in a casual setting and enjoy some good food. After all, waffles, cocktails, and pancakes are food that don’t have to be fancy.
Fuse Bistro
45 Palmer St Lowell, MA
Looking to taste some incredible local flavor? Fuse Bistro is a seasonal American restaurant that incorporates ingredients from local farms into its food and drinks. Set in the heart of downtown Lowell, it’s a great meetup spot for friends to grab brunch before going shopping and enjoying a day out.
Brunch is offered every Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. From breakfast pizza to burgers to breakfast sandwiches, you’ll have tons of options so you’ll walk away from the table full and satisfied. The menu changes weekly, but you’ll always know you’re getting upscale, local flavors in a casual setting.
Rapscallion Table & Tap
5 Strawberry Hill Acton, MA
What could be better than artisanal comfort food and craft beer? Nothing, which is why you should plan brunch at Rapscallion Table & Tap. Plates are made to order from scratch in the kitchen and feature locally sourced ingredients. You can relax in a historic farmhouse and enjoy a cozy meal by the hearth, at the bar, or al fresco on the patio.
Make a reservation for brunch on Saturday and Sunday anytime between 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. You’ll get to choose from Nutella stuffed French toast, breakfast BLTs, short rib hash and eggs, and build your own Bloody Marys. It’s a fabulous way to relax during the weekend.
Tavern in the Square
900 Chelmsford St. Lowell, MA
Just as Tavern in the Square was founded by three friends, this restaurant is a great place to meet and hang out with your buddies. The food is fresh and made on-site every day, while the menu features items that are diverse, accessible, and affordable.
Stop in for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2:30 pm. You can toast to the weekend with Bloody Marys and peach bellinis, build your own mimosa, or spiked cold brews. Pair it with French toast bits, huevos ranchero nachos, cornflake fried chicken fingers, and other amazing brunch delights. You might just find yourself coming back week after week until it’s firmly a delicious habit.
Upscale Brunch Outings
Brunch can be an upscale outing when you go to the right place. Merrimack Valley has incredible fine dining options, with brunch available on weekends. This makes it perfect for planning special occasions like showers, dates, and anniversaries.
Town Meeting Bistro
2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA
For a decadent brunch menu, you’ll want to go to Town Meeting Bistro at the Inn at Hastings Park. You’ll get all of the abundance and flair expected from one of Lexington’s most historic and stunning inns.
Reservations are recommended for Sunday brunch from 10 am to 2 pm. For adults, brunch is $65 per adult and $75 if you include sparkling wine. The price is worth it, though, with a buffet of freshly baked pastries, parfaits, salads, and raw bar offerings. Then choose from a menu of breakfast entrees and savory lunch preparations, like buttermilk waffles, eggs benedict, and even the inn’s famous Hastings Burger. Of course, while you don’t need to be staying at the inn to reserve brunch, you might want to book a room to sleep it all off afterward.
Moonstones
185 Chelmsford St. Chelmsford, MA
Anyone looking for upscale, trendy restaurants needs to pay a visit to Moonstones. Known for its metropolitan atmosphere, eclectic tapas, raw bar, and award-winning Sunday brunch, you won’t want to miss out on the chance to indulge in a meal at one of Merrimack’s top restaurants.
The Sunday brunch menu, offered from 10 am to 2:30 pm, is nothing short of indulgent. Red velvet pancakes, lobster eggs benedict, oysters on the half shell, applewood bacon skillet, and more decadent fare are highly recommended. Be sure to wash brunch down with coffee cocktails, mimosas, sangria, and an assortment of signature cocktails.
Cobblestones Restaurant
91 Dutton St. Lowell, MA
A historic landmark, Cobblestones Restaurant is regionally known for hand-cut steaks, burgers, local seafood and oysters on the half shell, as well as four private function rooms. However, they also serve a fabulous brunch that you won’t want to miss.
Reserve your spot on Sunday between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, or even better, host brunch! The 2nd Story function room is ideal for a stylish Sunday brunch shower or event for up to 65 guests. This way you and your guests can toast with mimosas while enjoying decadent brunch food like steak tip huevos rancheros, spiced hummus breakfast quesadilla, and a banana foster waffle. An event like this will surely be talked about for years to come and might inspire others to plan something similar for the next big occasion.
Merchants Row at the Colonial Inn
48 Monument Square Concord, MA
Concord’s Colonial Inn has two unique dining spaces, but if you’re looking for brunch, you’ll want to visit Merchants Row. Refined but not formal, it’s perfect for special occasions, such as an anniversary, birthday, or impressing visiting in-laws.
Plan a special Sunday brunch for two from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. This beloved buffet has been a Concord favorite for years, so be sure to reserve your spot. Once there, fill your plates with breakfast and lunch items, shrimp cocktail, salads, soups, and more. Then you and your loved one can relax in a quiet, gracious room surrounded by 300 years of American history.
Brunch is an occasion anyone can enjoy when they visit the Merrimack Valley. No matter which restaurant you choose, come hungry and plan to indulge in both sweet and savory food created by local chefs. It might very well be the best part of the weekend.