Easter is a time for family, celebration, and delicious food. While many choose to celebrate with a home-cooked meal, sometimes dining out or grabbing a quick bite is the perfect option. But What Fast Food Restaurants Are Open On Easter? This guide will help you navigate your dining choices this Easter Sunday.
Keep in mind that Easter falls on Sunday, March 31st this year. While many restaurants remain open, it’s always a good idea to confirm hours with your local branch, as some may operate on a reduced schedule.
Restaurant Chains Open on Easter
Here’s a list of restaurant chains generally open on Easter, offering a variety of cuisines to satisfy any craving:
American Cuisine
- Applebee’s: Most Applebee’s are open, but hours may vary. Check your local Applebee’s for specific Easter hours.
- Bob Evans: Open for dine-in and offering pre-order Easter meal packages. Customers can preorder catered turkey and ham dinners to go, packed cold and ready to heat and serve.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Enjoy wings this Easter. Check with your nearest location for exact hours.
- Burger King: “Have it your way” on Easter Sunday. Check with your nearest Burger King for specific Easter hours.
- Cracker Barrel: Enjoy a homestyle Easter Sunday breakfast. Cracker Barrel opens for regular hours on March 31.
- Denny’s: A family-friendly option for breakfast on Easter Sunday. All Denny’s locations are open for regular operating hours.
- Golden Corral: Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet at Golden Corral this Easter.
- Hard Rock Cafe: Rock on with an Easter lunch or dinner. The nationwide restaurant chain is open for regular operating hours on March 31.
- IHOP: Satisfy your pancake craving. IHOP’s locations nationwide are open for regular hours.
- KFC: Grab a bucket of fried chicken for Easter Sunday dinner. KFC is open on March 31.
- LongHorn Steakhouse: Ready to serve you and your family a tasty steak dinner, LongHorn Steakhouse is open on Easter. Some locations could have reduced hours, so check your nearest restaurant for exact hours and information.
- McDonald’s: All McDonald’s locations are open on March 31. Hours may vary, so check your nearest McDonald’s for exact times.
- O’Charley’s: Open on Easter Sunday, with its full Sunday brunch menu starting at 10 am.
- Red Robin: Craving a juicy hamburger? All Red Robin locations are open for regular operating hours.
- Ruby Tuesday: Stop by your local Ruby Tuesday for its endless salad bar. The restaurant chain is open for regular operating hours.
- Sonic Drive-In: Why leave the car? Head to Sonic Drive-In for a quick bite. The fast-food chain is open for regular hours on Easter.
- Texas Roadhouse: Bring the family to your local Texas Roadhouse. The restaurant chain is open for regular hours on Easter.
- Waffle House: Take the guesswork out of where to grab breakfast. The breakfast chain is open on March 31.
Pizza
- California Pizza Kitchen: Open for regular operating hours. Double-check with your nearest location for exact hours.
- Domino’s: Most of its locations are open for regular hours.
Italian
- Benihana: Open for regular hours, perfect for teppanyaki or sushi.
- Bravo! Italian Kitchen: Restaurant locations are open on the holiday and serve brunch and dinner.
- Olive Garden: Open for regular hours. Bring the entire extended family with you.
Other Cuisines
- El Pollo Loco: Open for regular operating hours.
- Famous Dave’s: The restaurant chain keeps its locations open on March 31.
- Fogo de Chão: Open for regular hours, a great way to entertain and feed a crowd.
- Outback Steakhouse: Open for regular hours. Easter feels like the perfect occasion for a Bloomin’ Onion.
Coffee and Sweets
- Dunkin’: Open for its regular operating hours.
- Panera Bread: Open for regular hours on Easter Sunday. You can head to your nearest location for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Shake Shack: All Shake Shack locations are open on March 31.
- Starbucks: Open on the holiday, but exact hours may vary based on location. Check your nearest Starbucks for exact hours.
- The Cheesecake Factory: Open on March 31 for its regular operating hours.
Bar and Grill
- Chili’s: Open for regular hours on March 31.
- Yard House: Open on March 31. Check your nearest Yard House location for exact hours and deals.
Restaurant Chains Closed on Easter
- Chick-fil-A: As always, Chick-fil-A will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Planning Your Easter Dining
Before heading out, remember:
- Verify local hours: Contact your local restaurant to confirm their Easter Sunday hours.
- Consider reservations: If you plan to dine in, especially with a large group, consider making a reservation.
- Check for special menus: Some restaurants may offer special Easter menus or promotions.
With a little planning, you can enjoy a delicious and stress-free Easter meal at your favorite fast food restaurant. Happy Easter!
