Here’s your guide to dining out with family and friends on Easter.
Though Easter is not a federal holiday in the United States, it’s still widely celebrated. Many restaurants close to give their employees the day off to celebrate with their families. This can be quite a dilemma for those who want to dine out after mass. And if you don’t celebrate the holiday, it’s better to plan ahead than be met with a “closed” sign at your favorite dinner spot.
Some restaurants, like Chick-Fil-A are closed every Sunday. But there are other restaurants that are planning to close for the day, too, like Chipotle, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza, and Jason’s Deli.
So, what is open? Below is a list of chain restaurants confirmed to have locations open and operating on Easter Sunday. For the most part, all locations will be open during regular hours, but representatives recommend calling your local store to confirm.
Restaurants Open On Easter Sunday 2018
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, call your local restaurant for hours
Benihana, call your local restaurant for hours
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, call your local restaurant for hours
Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits, regular hours at most locations
Bonefish Grill, call your local restaurant for hours
Boston Market, most locations open between 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Bravo! Cucina Italiana, call your local restaurant for hours
BRIO Tuscan Grille, call your local restaurant for hours
Buca di Beppo, call your local restaurant for hours
California Pizza Chicken, call your local restaurant for hours
Captain D’s Seafood, call your local restaurant for hours
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, call your local restaurant for hours
Chili’s Grill & Bar, call your local restaurant for hours
Chuck E. Cheese’s, most locations open at 11 a.m. on Sundays, but call your local restaurant to confirm
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, regular hours at all locations
Denny’s, open 24/7
Dot Coffee Shop, call your local restaurant for hours
Eddie V’s Seafood, all locations open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Einstein Bros. Bagels, corporate locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
El Pollo Loco, regular hours at most locations
Fleming’s Prime Steakhosue & Wine Bar, call your local restaurant for hours
Friendly’s Ice Cream,, call your local restaurant for hours
Frisch’s Big Boy, call your local restaurant for hours
Golden Corral, call your local restaurant for hours
Hard Rock Cafe, some locations will be open for breakfast, but all locations will be open for 11 a.m. for lunch
Jack in the Box, call your local restaurant for hours
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, call your local restaurant for hours
Krystal, call your local restaurant for hours
Little Caesars Pizza, call your local restaurant for hours
LongHorn Steakhouse, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Maggiano’s, locations open at 10 a.m.
99 Restaurants, regular hours at most locations
O’Charley’s, brunch offered until 2 p.m. at all locations, call your local restaurant for hours
Olive Garden, regular hours at all locations
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, call your local restaurant for hours
Outback Steakhouse, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappas Bar-B-Q, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappas Burger, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappas Seafood House, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappasito’s Cantina, call your local restaurant for hours
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, regular hours at all locations
Panera Bread, call your local restaurant for hours
Pizza Hut, call your local restaurant for hours
Qdoba Mexican Eats, call your local restaurant for hours
Romano’s Macaroni Grill, all restaurants open at 9 a.m. for brunch
Ruby Tuesday, call your local restaurant for hours
Seasons 52, regular hours at all locations
Sonic, call your local restaurant for hours
Steak n Shake, call your local restaurant for hours
Texas Roadhouse, call your local restaurant for hours
TGI Friday’s, call your local restaurant for hours
The Cheesecake Factory, regular hours at all locations
Uno Pizzeria & Grill, regular hours at all locations
Whataburger, open 24/7
White Castle, most locations open 24/7
Yia Yia Mary’s, call your local restaurant for hours
