For Easter 2025, many restaurants nationwide will be open, offering a variety of dining options for those who prefer not to cook or are not celebrating the holiday. Here is a list of notable restaurants open on Easter Sunday:
- Applebee’s
- Benihana
- Bob Evans
- Boston Market
- Bravo! Italian Kitchen
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
- Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
- Chili’s
- Cracker Barrel
- Denny’s
- Domino’s
- Dunkin’
- Fogo de Chão
- IHOP
- Jimmy John’s
- KFC
- Maggiano’s Little Italy
- McDonald’s
- Olive Garden
- Outback Steakhouse
- Panera Bread
- P.F. Chang’s
- Red Lobster
- Red Robin
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
- Sonic Drive-In
- Taco Bell
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Texas Roadhouse
- Wendy’s
Some of these restaurants offer special Easter menus, family meals to-go, or brunch options, while others maintain their regular menu and hours. For example, Cracker Barrel offers an Easter Heat n’ Serve Family Meal, and Bob Evans provides holiday-specific dishes like slow-roasted turkey and hickory- smoked ham
. However, some chains like Arby’s, Firehouse Subs, In-N-Out Burger, and Chipotle will be closed on Easter Sunday
. If you want to find restaurants open near you specifically, local listings such as Yelp for your city (e.g., Saint Paul, MN) can provide up-to-date information on which nearby restaurants are operating on Easter
. Because hours may vary by location, it is recommended to call your local restaurant to confirm their Easter hours and availability before planning your visit
