Don’t Want To Cook on Easter? 30 Restaurants Open on Easter Sunday 2023

Grab a meal at one of these restaurants open on Easter Sunday.

Easter 2023 is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start figuring out what you want to eat to celebrate. You can have an amazing meal together at one of these restaurants open on Easter Sunday in 2023. In fact, a lot of restaurants are even offering Easter specials!

Which restaurants are open on Easter Sunday 2023?

To help you narrow down your choices, we rounded up 30 restaurants that are open on Easter so you don’t have to Google a ton of places yourself (and you'll know already stores closed on Easter). So no matter if you’re looking for a fast-food restaurant you can swing by and grab food at or searching for a chain that can cater your meal for you, we’ve got you covered.

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But because the 30 restaurants open for Easter we listed might have different hours depending on their location, we recommend you call ahead to find out. That way you’re guaranteed to get a reservation or know what time you should pick up your food that day.

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30 Restaurants Open on Easter Sunday

1. Applebee’s

Depending on where you live, you might be able to dine in at Applebee’s this Easter. Call your local Applebee's to confirm Easter hours!

2. Benihana

If you’re in the mood for sushi or Hibachi this Easter, you’ll be glad to know that the Japanese restaurant Benihana will be open on Easter.

3. Bob Evans

Bob Evans wants to help you make Easter perfect by offering you a choice of their family-styled slow-roasted turkey or hickory-smoked ham this Easter. They are offering them as well as all of your go-to menu items for delivery and takeout so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home.

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4. Boston Market

When it comes to homey foods, Boston Market has their fair share of them including macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, roasted turkey, apple pie and more! They are known for catering holiday meals and are also available for delivery and pick-up.

5. Bravo! Cucina Italiana

Depending on where you live, some locations of Bravo! Cucina Italiana will be open this Easter, allowing you to dine if if you want some of your favorite pasta dishes.

6. Buffalo Wild Wings

If you’re a wings lover, you can always go with Buffalo Wild Wings. It might not be the conventional choice for a Sunday Easter meal, but if that’s your favorite food, you’ll be happy that they are open that day!

7. Burger King

You can always count on the king of burgers to have your back, so if you’re driving on Easter and aren’t sure what options you’ll have, go to Burger King. Their drive-through will be open that day.

8. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

If you have been dreaming about trying Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen’s famous Monte Cristo sandwich, you’re in luck! They will be open on Easter and will have their regular hours.

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9. Chili’s

Are you craving Easter fajitas and margaritas? Check out Chili’s!

10. Cracker Barrel

Good news: You can eat in or order your favorite meal from Cracker Barrel to bring home this Easter. Or if you need a lot of food for you and your family, they’re offering an Easter Heat n’ Serve Family Meal To-Go, which serves up to 10 people and includes ham, rolls, two pies, three sides of your choice and mashed potatoes that you just have to heat up.

11. Denny’s

From their new melts to their super slams and everything in between, Denny’s is one of the many restaurants keeping its doors open for Easter.

12. Domino's

Everyone likes pizza, so if that’s what you want to eat on Easter, hit up Domino's. They always have great deals going on, so you can count on them to have tons of options on their menu that you can have delivered to you.

13. Dunkin’ Donuts

While store hours may vary at different Dunkin’ locations across the country, most of them should be open. So if you’re hoping to have a donut-filled Easter breakfast, just call the one closest to you to check.

14. Famous Dave’s

This year, change things up and have BBQ for Easter! Famous Dave’s has everything from ribs to burgers to handmade desserts.

15. Hard Rock Café

If Hard Rock is your favorite go-to spot to eat, consider having their food for Easter. While not all locations will be open for breakfast, all of them will be open by 11 a.m. for lunch.

16. iHop

Pancakes, anyone? If breakfast food is something you can’t resist, iHop is available for dine-in, delivery, and carryout on Easter.

17. KFC

A bucket of fried chicken and some mashed potatoes are just a couple of KFC foods that can make up a great Easter meal. And while hours may vary from location to location, many locations will be open.

18. Macaroni Grill

Keep in mind that Macaroni Grill is holding a special brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Easter. You can dine in, order carryout or have your foods of choice delivered.

19. O’Charley's

Family-styled Easter meals that feed up to six people are usually offered at O’Charley's.

20. Olive Garden

OMG, what’s better than having a basket of Olive Garden’s breadsticks as part of your Easter meal? The chain restaurant also has amazing Italian-styled meal bundles that you and your family will love.

21. Panera Bread

Soup and sandwiches are never a bad idea! So enjoy some from Panera Bread on Easter this year. You can dine in at some locations or pick them up yourself.

22. Shake Shack

You can stop by Shake Shack and grab a milkshake, some fries and a ShackBurger this Easter. Not all branches will be open for their regular hours though, so make sure you check out the hours of the nearest one to you before you head over.

23. Taco Bell

Trade in Taco Tuesday for Easter Sunday this year! The fast-food chain will be open so you can have all the chalupas and nachos you want. You can pick them up yourself or have them delivered to your door.

24. Texas Roadhouse

Give yourself a break from cooking and head over to Texas Roadhouse for a filet or ribeye on Easter Sunday. They are offering dining in or you can pick up carry out and enjoy your meal at home.

25. The Cheesecake Factory

This year, you can have as much cheesecake as you want for Easter because The Cheesecake Factory will be open. You can choose from over 30 cheesecakes as well as small plates, glamburgers, pastas and more to eat indoors or to be picked up.

26. TGI Fridays

You can dig into a whiskey-glazed burger or a bowl of pasta at your nearest TGI Fridays on Easter Sunday, as most locations will be open during regular business hours.

27. Red Lobster

Red Lobster will be open all day on Easter so you can have a seafood feast with all of your favorite sides, including their Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

28. Sonic Drive-In

When it comes to Sonic Drive-Ins, the hours will vary on Easter depending on where they are located. And while all locations won’t be open all day, some of them will be offering Easter takeout.

29. Starbucks

Don’t worry; you can still grab your everyday caffeinated beverage from Starbucks on Easter Sunday. However, their hours will vary by location, so make sure you check before you head there.

30. Waffle House

You won’t have to forgo waffles on Easter because Waffle House is open 24 hours a day, all year long!

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With reporting by Maryn Liles