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.
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
Boston Market, most locations open between 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
BRIO Tuscan Grille, open at 10 a.m.
Buca di Beppo, open at 11 a.m., closing varies by location
California Pizza Chicken, call your local restaurant for hours
Captain D’s Seafood, 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
Church’s Chicken, call your local restaurant for hours
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, regular hours at all locations
Del Taco, call your local restaurant for hours
Denny’s, open 24/7
Einstein Bros. Bagels, call your local restaurant for hours
El Pollo Loco, regular hours at most locations
Friendly’s Ice Cream,, call your local restaurant for hours
Frisch’s Big Boy, call your local restaurant for hours
Golden Corral, open for lunch and dinner, contact your local restaurant for hours
Hard Rock Cafe, contact your local restaurant for hours
Jack in the Box, most locations open 24/7
Joe’s Crab Shack, regular hours at most locations
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
Long John Silver’s, regular hours at most locations
LongHorn Steakhouse, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Maggiano’s, open at 10 a.m., brunch available until 1 p.m., dinner available all day
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, call your local restaurant for hours
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, call your local restaurant for hours
Outback Steakhouse, call your local restaurant for hours
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappasito’s Cantina, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappas Seafood House, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappas Bar-B-Q, call your local restaurant for hours
Pappas Burger, call your local restaurant for hours
Panera Bread, regular hours at most locations
Pizza Hut, call your local restaurant for hours
Qdoba Mexican Grill, call your local restaurant for hours
Romano’s Macaroni Grill, call your local restaurant for hours
Ruby Tuesday, call your local restaurant for hours
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, call your local restaurant for hours
Uno Pizzeria & Grill, regular hours at all locations
Whataburger, open 24/7
White Castle, most locations open 24/7
