Planning to dine out for Easter? Here are some options in Jacksonville, the Beaches

Gary T. Mills, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
·6 min read

If you'd rather take the day off and let someone else do the cooking this Easter, a number of Jacksonville-area restaurants will be open, some offering special dinners while others offer their full menu. Here's a list of restaurants confirmed to be open, based on their websites, reservation apps or emailed notices. (Don't see your preferred restaurant? Call ahead.) Reservations are highly recommended for most restaurants listed.

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III Forks Steakhouse

9822 Tapestry Park Circle, (904) 928-9277, 3forks.com

  • Hours: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a special Easter brunch offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Details: Brunch offerings include Beef Tenderloin Benedict ($65), Crabcake Benedict ($55) and Lobster Benedict ($60), served with poached egg, hollandaise, asparagus and fingerling potatoes. Bunch cocktails include Bloody Mary ($18) and Mimosa ($12).

Azurea

1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, (904) 249-7402, azurearestaurant.com

  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 6 to 10 p.m.

  • Details: Easter brunch entrees range from Groves Farm Rack of Lamb ($52) to Meyer Lemon Salmon ($42) to Herb Crusted 1855 Beef Tenderloin ($52) to Spinach Florentine Benedict ($26) and more.

Bahama Breeze

10205 River Coast Dr., (904) 646-1031, bahamabreeze.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m to 11 p.m.

bb's Restaurant and Bar

1019 Hendricks Ave., (904) 306-0100, bbsrestaurant.com

  • Hours: 10 a.m to 9 p.m.

BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse

4907 Gate Parkway, (904) 998-0460, bjsrestaurants.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar

3551 St. Johns Ave., (904) 387-0700, bluefishjax.com

  • Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Brunch offered 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

Bob Evans

3163 Hartley Road, (904) 288-8747, bobevans.com

  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Hot and ready meal for pickup: Choose from Hickory-Smoked Ham Farmhouse Feats (Serves 4, $81.99), Slow-Roasted Pot Roast Farmhouse Feast (Serves 10, $159.99) to Premium Farmhouse Feast (Serves 10, $154.99) and more. Order ahead.

Bonefish Grill

10950 San Jose Blvd., (904) 370-1070, bonefishgrill.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Brunch offered 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Multiple locations, carrabbas.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Chart House

1501 River Place Blvd., (904) 398-3353, chart-house.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Details: 3-course, all-inclusive dinner ($65), featuring choice entrees, including Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Surf & Turf, Twin Lobster Tails, Bronzed Mahi Mahi and more, plus starter and dessert.

Cheesecake Factory

10260 Midtown Parkway, (904) 998-9511, thecheesecakefactory.com

  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Congaree and Penn

11830 Old Kings Rd., congareeandpenn.com

  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cracker Barrel

Multiple locations, crackerbarrel.com

  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Hot and ready meal for pickup or delivery: Easter Ham and Turkey family dinner ($104.99), including turkey with turkey gravy, ham, green beans, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes with roasted gravy, dinner rolls and apple streusel pie. (Available for pickup March 28-31)

Denny’s

Multiple locations, dennys.com

  • Hours: Regular hours.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

4826 Town Center Pkwy, (904) 831-3950, firebirdsrestaurants.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Hot and ready meal for pickup: Ham Feast ($169.95) or Prime Rib Feast ($199.95), including parmesan mashed potatoes, baked mac and cheese, asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter, spiced pecan green beans, mixed berries bread pudding and bread with whipped butter. (Available for pickup March 29-30; pre-order by March 24)

Fogo de Chao

4784 Town Center Parkway, (904) 512-7300, fogodechao.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Brunch offered 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

  • Details: The brunch Churrasco Experience ($44.50) features a large selection of fire-roasted meat plus Fogo’s Market Table, including fresh seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, aged cheeses, cured meats, seasonal soup as well as Braised Beef Rib Hash, made-to-order omelets, Bolo de Fubá, Belgian waffles, Brazilian sausage and more.

Gigi's Restaurant (Inside the Ramada Inn)

3130 Hartley Rd., (904) 268-8080, gigisbuffet.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Details: Easter brunch buffet ($39.95 adults, $19.95 children) includes a chef carving station, leg of lamb, brisket and cabbage, catch of the day, corned beef potato soup, salad bar, bangers and mash, deviled eggs, sides and desserts.

IHOP

Multiple locations, ihop.com

  • Hours: Regular hours

Maggiano’s Little Italy

10367 Midtown Parkway, (904) 380-4360, maggianos.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Details: Easter Family Style menu available; Easter Carryout meals also available for pre-order.

Metro Diner

Multiple locations, metrodiner.com

  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (unless regularly scheduled to close earlier)

  • Heat and eat meal for pickup: Choose Easter Feast ($61.99 for 4) with choice of baked ham or roasted turkey plus cranberry sauce, creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed green beans (or street corn), mac and cheese (or cornbread stuffing) and Hawaiian dinner rolls. (Pre-order by March 29)

Morton’s The Steakhouse

225 E. Coastline Drive, (904) 354-4350, mortons.com

  • Hours: 1 to 9 p.m.

  • Details: Easter 3-course dinner ($79 to $119), featuring center-cut filet and cold-water lobster tail, choice of salad or lobster bisque and choice of dessert, including key lime pie, creme brulee, Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake or carrot cake. (Full menu also available.)

Olive Garden

Multiple locations, olivegarden.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Panera

Multiple locations, panerabread.com

P.F. Chang’s

10281 Mid Town Pkwy #137, (904) 641-3392, pfchangs.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Prati Italia

4972 Big Island Drive, (904) 998-9744, pratiitalia.com

  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Details: Easter Brunch Family-Style Prix Fixe Menu available ($45 adults, $14 children).

RH Rooftop Restaurant

4831 Village Shops Way, (904) 730-1474, rh.com

  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

River & Post

1000 Riverside Ave., (904) 575-2366, riverandpostjax.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Brunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

1201 Riverplace Blvd., (904) 396-6200; 814 A1A N., Suite 103, Ponte Vedra Beach, (904) 285-0014, ruthschris.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Seasons 52

5096 Big Island Drive, (904) 645-5252, seasons52.com

Hours: Easter brunch service 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Details:

  • Starters: Chipotle BBQ Shrimp Flatbread, Roasted Tomato Flatbread, Shrimp Cocktail, Lump Crab Cake, Avocado Toast

  • Entrees: Crab and Cheddar Quiche ($26); Upright French Toast ($10); Apricot-Glazed Spirial Ham ($29); Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Grits ($24)

  • For the Table: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sweet Potato Skillet, Loaded Potato Skillet

Texas de Brazil

4634 Town Center Parkway, (904) 474-3500, texasdebrazil.com

  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse

4483 Southside Blvd., (904) 551-5920, terragaucha.net

  • Hours: Noon to 9 p.m.

The Capital Grille

5197 Big Island Drive, (904) 997-9233, thecapitalgrille.com

  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Details: Easter Brunch (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) entrees include 14-ounce Bone-in Dry Aged NY Strip and Eggs ($50), Lobster Frittata ($50), Crab Cake Benedict ($47) and 8-ounce Filet Mignon ($47). Children's brunch ($17) also available.

Town Hall

2012 San Marco Blvd., (904) 398-0726, townhalljax.com

  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Details: Featured specials include Deviled Eggs Four Ways ($12), Spinach, Mushroom & Potata Frittata ($16) and Seared Salmon ($32).

Waffle House

Multiple locations, wafflehouse.com

  • Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Easter 2024: Jacksonville restaurants open for brunch, lunch