After some much needed rest over the weekend, not much can top it off like a relaxing Sunday brunch. Whether you prefer a casual diner with a classic omelet or a fancy champagne and white table cloth experience, this list will guide you to the perfect spot to unwind and savor dishes from classic to innovative.

CHESTERFIELD
Brick House Diner
13520 Midlothian Turnpike, 794-8798, www.brickhousediner.net.
Sunday Brunch 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For those more in the mood for lunch fare, try the fresh-ground burgers served up with a side of hot, house-cut fries.

Joe’s Inn
2616 Buford Rd., 320-9700, www.joesinn.com/BonAir.
Sunday buffet 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Joe’s Inn is taking patron’s favorite subs and serving them up breakfast style, such as the gargantuan Philly or meatball omelet.

Howlett’s Restaurant & Tavern
3530 Festival Park Plaza, 930-1034, www.howlettstavernchester.com.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
They’re serving up filling classics the traditional way. The eggs benedict, western omelet and french toast are among the favorites at this cozy establishment.

Belle Vie European Bistro
1244 Alverser Plaza, 379-3338, www.bellevieva.com.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy warm authentic Belgian waffles topped with powdered sugar and your choice of homemade Belgian chocolate sauce or fresh strawberry coulis and whipped cream.

The Grill at Waterford
13548 Waterford Place, 763-0555, www.thegrillatwaterford.com.
Sat & Sun 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Regulars always enjoy The Grill at Waterford’s traditional southern cooking with a unique twist. Case in point: Captain Morgan rum french toast.

RICHMOND
TJ’s at the Jefferson
101 West Franklin Street, 649-4677, www.jeffersonhotel.com.
Sunday Brunch 10:30a.m. 11a.m., 1p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Sunday’s champagne brunch at the Jefferson is an event to remember. Reminiscent of the era of lavish feasts, this meal is a culinary masterpiece.

Comfort
200 W. Broad Street, 780-0004, www.comfortrestaurant.com.
Sunday 10:30 a.m.-2:30a.m.
Comfort’s savory eggs benedict with crawfish, asparagus, warm country ham, a biscuit and hollandaise sauce is a “Virginia classic.”

Café Gutenberg
1700 E. Main St., 497-5000, www.cafegutenberg.com.
Brunch is served all week.
Café Gutenberg takes pride in serving locally grown produce and meat in customer favorites like their vegan biscuits and gravy. Other favorites include corncakes and fresh smoked-salmon lox and eggs.

Kuba Kuba
1601 Park Ave., 355-8817, www.kubakuba.info.
Sat & Sun 9a.m. – 3p.m.
California Huevos showcases two eggs topped with Monterey Jack cheese, enchilada sauce and lime sour cream. Pair that with sliced avocados and serve it over a bed of red beans and Kuban bread for a dish to remember.

Strawberry Street Café
421 North Strawberry Street, 353-6860, www.strawberrystcafe.com.
Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 4p.m.
Dive head first into their famous bathtub buffet featuring fresh fruit, pastries, breakfast meats and more. Wash it all down with a sweet mimosa.

HANOVER
Riverbound Café
8005 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, 559-3447, www.riverboundcafe.com.
Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Warn your taste buds to saddle up for the cheesy, succulent customer favorite, the Western omelet.

Iron Horse Restaurant
100 South Railroad Avenue, Ashland, 752-6410, www.ironhorserestaurant.com.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Try an Iron Horse twist on the classic eggs benedict, combining jumbo lump crab cakes with a delicate puff pastry, green tomato and hollandaise.

WEST END
Hondos
4024-C Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060, 968-4323, www.hondosprime.com.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This classy brunch buffet features made-to-order waffles and an endless omelet and egg station starring the eclectic Everything omelet.

Dot’s Back Inn
4030 MacArthur Avenue, 266-3167, www.dotsbackrichmond.com.
Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Traditional staples are served with an offbeat twist such as the Chunky Monkey Pancakes. Mouth-watering chocolate chip walnut pancakes are stuffed with a fried banana.

Mosaic Café & Catering
6229A River Rd, 288-7482, www.mosaicedibles.com.
Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For a satisfying southern meal, try the Mosaic shrimp and grits. Their signature yellow stone ground grits are the perfect bed to delicious wild caught shrimp.

The Glen Restaurant at Wyndham Virginia Crossings Resorts and Conference Center
1000 Virginia Center Parkway, 727-1480, www.wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The regulars of this beautiful colonial-style restaurant love the slightly spicy and hearty Surry sausage gravy and home style biscuits.

Can Can Brasserie
3120 W. Cary Street, 358-7274, www.cancanbrasserie.com.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
With a menu featuring all local produce and home baked breads, items such as the eggs benedict will be a sure winner.