Many restaurant chains are open on Easter Sunday, offering a variety of dining options for the holiday. Some notable places open on Easter include:
- Olive Garden: Open regular hours, great for family dining
- Outback Steakhouse: Open for regular hours, known for its Bloomin' Onion
- Panera Bread: Open regular hours, good for breakfast, lunch, or bakery items
- Red Lobster: Open regular hours, seafood-focused with their famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Red Robin: Open regular hours, ideal for burgers
- Ruby Tuesday: Open regular hours with an endless salad bar and entrees
- Shake Shack: Open for burgers and milkshakes
- Waffle House: Open for classic diner fare like waffles and eggs
- Texas Roadhouse: Open for hearty American meals, call ahead for hours
- Applebee's: Open regular Sunday hours with classic American comfort food
- IHOP: Open for breakfast and more, many locations open as usual
- Benihana: Open for an entertaining dining experience, hours may vary
- The Cheesecake Factory: Open with varied hours, reservations recommended
- Sonic: Open for shakes, fries, and casual meals
- Maggiano's Little Italy: Offers Easter carryout meals
- Domino's: Open for pizza delivery and takeout
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Open, but check hours locally
- Boston Market: Open with Easter meal options
- McDonald's: Open, but confirm local hours
- O'Charley's: Open with Southern-style meals
- Whataburger: Open with a variety of menu options
- Bahama Breeze: Open with island-inspired meals and to-go service
- Tim Hortons: Open for coffee, donuts, and light meals
- Chili's: Open for dine-in and takeout, check local hours
- Denny's: Open 24/7, convenient for any time dining
- Season's 52, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Dairy Queen, Honey Baked Ham Co., Burger King, Five Guys, Kona Grill, Dunkin’, LongHorn Steakhouse, Jimmy John’s, and Taco Bell are also open at many locations on Easter
Since hours can vary by location, it is advisable to call ahead to confirm availability and hours for your nearest restaurant
. This wide range of options covers casual dining, family-friendly spots, fast food, and upscale restaurants, ensuring there are plenty of choices for Easter meals