Easter Sunday falls on April 17 this year, and it’ll be here before you know it. There’s a lot that goes into planning an Easter celebration, like organizing Easter egg hunts, getting Easter baskets for the whole family, and coordinating other fun Easter traditions with your loved ones. On top of that, you’ve got Easter dinner and brunch to prepare! It’s a lot to juggle, so if you want to get something off your plate, consider grabbing food at one of these restaurants open on Easter. Show
Whether you’re looking for a full Easter meal or a quick to-go snack, these restaurants have options that will make your Easter a bit easier. No cooking, no cleanup—just delicious food with those you love most. Quick note: While these restaurants have announced that they will be open on Easter Sunday, it’s best to call ahead of time to confirm hours and make reservations where you can. Enjoy! And don’t forget to bookmark these stores that are open on Easter, too—just in case you need a last-minute Easter basket stuffer. What restaurants are open on Easter Sunday 2022?Applebee’s: If you feel like “eatin’ good in the neighborhood” on Easter, you’re in luck! Applebee’s is open during regular hours on Easter Sunday. However, these restaurants are independently owned, so it’s best to call your local Applebee’s to confirm its hours. Bob Evans: Bob Evans is open for Easter this year. You can dine in, take out, or order delivery for Easter brunch or dinner. Bonefish Grill: If you’re in the mood for seafood on Easter, make a reservation at Bonefish Grill. Or, you can opt for carryout and enjoy the food at home. Boston Market: Don’t feel like cooking Easter dinner? Boston Market has you covered. Order a delicious heat-and-serve meal for the whole family and pick it up after your family’s Easter egg hunt wraps up. Buffalo Wild Wings: Enjoy drums and flats of your choosing on Easter by stopping in at Buffalo Wild Wings; the wing chain will be open for both dine-in and takeout options. Burger King: Burger King is typically open during regular hours on Easter. However, since most locations are privately owned, some locations may have reduced hours or be closed. If you’re craving a Whopper on Easter Sunday, call your local restaurant to ask if they’re open. Carrabba’s Italian Grill: All locations are open on Easter. Enjoy dinner in, or take your meal from Carrabba’s to go. Chili’s: You can walk through Chili’s doors and hear “Welcome to Chili’s!” on Easter Sunday, as locations are open for regular hours. Cracker Barrel: Most Cracker Barrel locations will be open, so you can stop in for a meal or pick it up to take home. Denny’s: Denny’s will be open for normal hours on Easter Sunday. Great news for all the Easter brunchers out there! Domino’s: Craving pizza on Easter? Order delivery from Domino’s—the pizza chain is typically open during regular hours on Easter. Some local stores may have reduced hours, though, so it’s best to call ahead to double check. Dunkin’: Whether you’re traveling to see family on the big day or just need a caffeine boost before getting the cooking underway, you can grab a coffee at Dunkin‘ on Easter. Most locations will be open for regular hours. IHOP: Start Easter morning with flapjacks at IHOP. Most locations will be open for normal business hours on Easter, but call your local IHOP to check its hours. KFC: KFC restaurants are typically open during regular hours on Easter Sunday, but some locations may have reduced hours. To be safe, call your local restaurant to confirm its holiday hours. McDonald’s: Yes, you can get chicken nuggets, fries, and a Coke from McDonald’s on Easter Sunday. The chain is typically open during regular hours, but some locations may have reduced hours. Olive Garden: Not feeling ham for Easter dinner? Get pasta instead at Olive Garden. Dine in or order takeout for the whole family. Outback Steakhouse: Outback locations will be open on Easter this year. Steak enthusiasts, rejoice! P.F. Chang’s: P.F. Chang’s is open on Easter Sunday, and you can make a reservation or order takeout. Panera Bread: Typically, Panera Bread is open on Easter. Some locations may have reduced hours. Papa John’s: Papa John’s is usually open on Easter Sunday, but it’s best to call your local restaurant to double check. Red Lobster: Red Lobster is open on Easter, so you can indulge in a seafood dinner if you’d like. Yum! Red Robin: Typically, Red Robin locations are open on Easter, so if you’re in the mood for a burger on the big day, you’re in luck. Ruby Tuesday: Ruby Tuesday locations will be open on Easter. Brunch awaits! Starbucks: While most locations will be open on Easter, some may be closed. Call your local Starbucks or find it on the Starbucks store locator to check the hours. Taco Bell: Live mas on Easter! Taco Bell locations will be open on the holiday. Texas Roadhouse: If you’re craving those Texas Roadhouse rolls on Easter, we’ve got some good news for you. Texas Roadhouse locations will be open for dining in and takeout. The Cheesecake Factory: The Cheesecake Factory will be open on Easter, so you can make a reservation and dine in for brunch or dinner. Don’t forget to order dessert! Tim Hortons: Grab a coffee on Easter Sunday at Tim Hortons. Locations will be open for the holiday. Waffle House: Breakfast lovers, good news—Waffle House locations will be open for Easter. Wendy’s: Wendy’s locations are typically open on Easter, but hours at certain locations may vary. We recommend calling your local restaurant to confirm its hours. Now that you’re up to speed on which restaurants are open for Easter, check out the best Easter candy everyone will want in their baskets this year. Originally Published: April 12, 2022 There's nothing better than spending Easter Sunday with loved ones. But after the hustle of hunting for Easter baskets and getting everyone dressed and out the door for church, making an elaborate Easter dinner might not sound that appealing. Or, maybe you put all of your effort into Easter brunch but the kids are hungry (again!) at dinnertime. This year, make it a new Easter tradition and take the crew out to eat. Or, if you'd rather stay close to home, pick up a to-go pack of all of your Easter favorites. Bonus: If you go out to eat, you get to skip the dishes too! Good news, there are plenty of restaurants open on Easter. Depending on where you live, local restaurants may be offering special menus on April 17. Call ahead to see if your favorite restaurant is offering an Easter dinner or brunch, or try one of these family-friendly nationwide standbys. These restaurants will do the work for you this year while you relax and enjoy the day. We recommend calling ahead to check the locations to determine the best way to order and to find out their hours of operation, as they can vary by location. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. An Applebee's spokesperson confirmed that all restaurants will be open on April 17 with regular business hours. Locations are independently owned, so check with the Applebee's near you to confirm hours. Bahama BreezeTreat the family to a Caribbean-style carryout feast that includes an entrée (seafood paella, grilled chicken with cilantro crema, jerk chicken wings, or baby back ribs), salad, side, and bread (serves up to 4). BenihanaAll locations are open for Easter Sunday this year. Bonefish GrillThe seafood restaurant is open on Easter. Make reservations ahead of time, or place an order for carryout online. Their special Mahi and Shrimp Family Bundle serves up to five people and includes salad, sauce, sides, fresh bread, and freshly-baked cookies ($49.90). Bob EvansAll locations are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dine in, or pick up an Easter celebration platter to go. The Easter Celebration Family Meal serves up to six and includes turkey, ham steaks, three family-size sides, rolls, and cranberry relish ($69.99). Boston MarketBoston Market's signature chicken is always available for take-out, curbside pick-up, or delivery. They're also offering catered pre-cooked holiday meals, entrées, or desserts. Check out their website for all the details! The Capital GrilleThe Capital Grille is offering a three-course meal for takeout, featuring a bone-in filet, salad, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and a flourless chocolate espresso cake (serves 4 to 6). The restaurant is also serving brunch for dine-in service on Easter Sunday (where available). Carrabba's Italian GrillAll locations will be open for dine-in, carryout, and delivery. Their spring dinner specials include Tuscan-grilled lamb chops, mahi Wulfe, and chicken piccata (available through April 17). Cheddar’s Scratch KitchenCheddar’s Scratch Kitchen locations will be open for dine-in and carryout service. Pick up a family bundle with an entrée (baby back ribs, chicken tenders, or grilled salmon), two family-sized sides, honey butter croissants (starting at $24.99). Cheesecake FactoryAll Cheesecake Factory locations will be open for Sunday Brunch and dinner. Check the website to order or make a reservation. Chili’sChili's locations will be open on the holiday so you can enjoy all of your favorite dishes, plus the $5 margarita of the month. Chuck E. CheeseKids climbing the walls on Easter? Pack them up and head to Chuck E. Cheese. Locations are open regular business hours on Easter. Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel is open for dine-in and carryout. Feed the whole crew with a family meal basket. Be sure to order ahead! Options include the Prime Rib Heat n' Serve Family Dinner (includes prime rib, au jus and horseradish, mashed potatoes, gravy, two Country sides, and rolls) and the Easter Ham Heat 'n Serve Feast (ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, three country sides, rolls, and peach cobbler). Denny'sAll Denny's locations will be open on Easter this year. Order a Family Pack online for pickup or delivery. Choose from breakfast and dinner favorites, including the Cheeseburger Pack and the Lumberjack Slam Pack, which includes 8 buttermilk pancakes, 8 scrambled eggs, 8 bacon strips, 8 sausage links, 4 grilled ham slices, hash browns and white toast. (Feeds 4-5 people.) Domino's PizzaWho needs a traditional Easter feast? Keep things easy and delicious by ordering pizza on Easter. Locations are open regular hours on the holiday. Eddie V's Prime SeafoodThe restaurant is offering a family-style meal to go, with shrimp cocktail, herb-roasted tenderloin or Chilean sea bass, asparagus, au gratin potatoes, and bananas Foster butter cake (serves 2 or 4 to 6). Dine-in guests can make reservations for a prix fixe brunch (where available). Famous Daves Tired of a typical ham dinner? How about barbecue instead? Famous Daves has a ton of tasty items to choose from. Limited seating is available in some locations, but delivery and curbside are available everywhere. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarAll locations are open on Easter for to-go orders, and many are open for dine-in. In addition, Fleming's is happy to cater a holiday meal. Contact your local restaurant for specifics. Fogo de ChãoThe Brazilian steakhouse will celebrate the holiday with a special brunch menu followed by dinner service. If you'd rather dine at home, pick up a ready-to-eat package that includes two fire-roasted meats, sides, salads, bread, and cocoa fudge brownies (serves 6). IHOPMost locations will be open and operating under regular hours on Easter, but you should call your local restaurant to confirm before you head out. All locations are offering their National Pancake Day offer for the whole month of April. Kona GrillHead to Kona Grill for a special Easter Honey Ham Brunch, or pick up an Easter Ham Dinner for two (with honey-glazed ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and carrot cake ($70 serves 2) to enjoy at home. LongHorn SteakhouseThis Easter get a family meal from LongHorn Steakhouse. The restaurant will be open for curbside and delivery, as well as in-person dining in some locations. Maggiano’s Little ItalyPick up an Easter Carryout Meal to feed the whole family. The generous feast serves 4-5 and includes mini meatballs with marinara sauce, salad, lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken piccata, two slices of New York-style cheesecake, two pieces of Gigi's butter cake, and bread. (Prices vary by location.) Marco's PizzaPizza on Easter? Why not! Marco's Pizza will be open from 3 p.m.–11 p.m., but double-check with your local restaurant as hours may vary. Metro DinerMetro Diner is open for sit-down, carryout, and delivery. Feed the family with an Easter feast of roasted turkey and cranberry sauce or maple-glazed baked ham served with mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, Hawaiian dinner rolls and cornbread stuffing or mac and cheese. The meals are available to order as an individual dinner plate ($15.99), for a party of four ($59.99) or for a party of eight ($115.49). McDonald'sRejoice, burger lovers! Most McDonald's restaurants are open on Easter. Note that most of these establishments are independently owned, though, meaning their hours of operation can vary from store to store. O'CharleysO'Charleys typically offers a family-style Easter meal for up to six people. Along with curbside and delivery, some in-person dining is available in certain locations. Olive GardenSkip the ham this year and pick up a family-style meal to go. The Family Bundle includes a large pan of lasagna, salad, and breadsticks, or choose a family-size pans of fettuccine Alfredo, chicken Parmigiana, and more. Add a bottle of wine for $15 (where available). Outback SteakhouseAll locations will be open this year. Call ahead for curbside takeaway options. P.F. Chang'sEvery location will be open on Easter Sunday. This year, the restaurant is offering a fixed price menu for dine-in service. Choose from an appetizer, soup, entrée (steak, sea bass, salmon, and more), and dessert for $40 per person. Red LobsterYou don't need to celebrate Easter with ham and chocolate bunnies, you know! At Red Lobster, treat yourself to a wide variety of seafood-centric specials. While some Red Lobsters may be closed, most will be open for limited seating, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery. Call ahead to make sure yours is open. Romano's Macaroni GrillThe pasta restaurant will be open and serving all of its classic favorites on Easter. For a take-out option, pickup their Feast for Five that includes a choice of spaghetti Bolognese, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, sausage rigatoni, or pasta Milano with Caesar salad and bread ($30). Ruth's Chris SteakhouseRuth's Chris is offering an at-home Easter celebration feast, which includes salad, beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and Cheesecake ($180 serves 4). Call your local restaurant to order in advance. Season's 52All locations are open. Their to-go special includes choice of ham, salmon, or beef tenderloin, plus salad, sides and dessert (serves 2 or 4 to 6). Where permitted, restaurants are open for dine-in Easter brunch. Sonic Drive-InBecause the majority of the drive-ins are locally owned, holiday hours vary. However, some locations will be open for takeout on Easter. Make sure to check your local Sonic's hours. StarbucksYes, you can satisfy your caffeine craving come Easter Sunday. Starbucks' Easter hours do vary by location, so call ahead to check on the options at your local Starbucks. STK SteakhouseThe steakhouse has both dine-in and carryout options for Easter. Place a to-go order online for honey-citrus glazed ham with green beans, Brussels sprouts coleslaw, mashed potatoes, and Rocky Road chocolate fudge brownie ($85 serves 2). Sullivan's SteakhouseThe steakhouse is open on Easter for lunch and dinner. For a take-out option, consider their Fare For Five ($100). Choose from salad, two side dishes, and two signature proteins (burger sliders, sliced filet, sliced ribeye, chicken breast, grilled salmon, or crab cakes). Texas RoadhouseAll locations will be open on Easter for takeout. Contact your local store for specials. Waffle HouseGood news for all the waffle lovers out there: All Waffle House restaurants are open 24 hours a day, every single day of the year. WhataburgerYou can get your fix of burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and onion rings at Whataburger on Easter Sunday. Locations are open during their regular hours for dine-in, pickup, and delivery. This content is imported from OpenWeb. 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