Thankfully, most of your favorite restaurant chains will be open.
Use this roundup to narrow your choices.
Some restaurant chains offer Easter catering specials to eliminate the guesswork of preparing a large meal for visiting relatives.
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Applebee’s
Applebee’s is open on Easter Sunday, but hours may be reduced.
Because each Applebee’s location is independently owned and operated, exact hours on Easter may vary.
Check with yourlocal Applebee’sfor exact hours.
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The restaurant chain is open for regular hours.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans wants to alleviate the pressure of cooking an Easter dinner from scratch.
Its restaurants will be open on Easter if you prefer to dine out.
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Italian Kitchen
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Italian Kitchen by ordering one of itsEaster packages, prepared meals designed to feed 10 to 20 hungry guests.
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Restaurant locations are open on the holiday and serve brunch and dinner.
The fast-food chain is open on March 31, but the exact hours could vary depending on the location.
Check with yournearest Burger Kingfor its Easter hours.
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California Pizza Kitchen
In the mood for pizza this Easter?
California Pizza Kitchen is open for regular operating hours.
Double-check with yournearest locationfor exact hours.
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Stop by for lunch or dinner, or arrive early to order an item from its Sunday Brunch menu.
Chili’s
A holiday as festive as Easter calls for a celebratory beverage, like aChili’smargarita.
The restaurant chain is open for regular hours on March 31.
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AllDenny’slocations are open for regular operating hours on March 31.
Domino’s
When hunger strikes and you’re craving pizza,Domino’shas got you covered.
El Pollo Loco
Enjoy a meal at El Pollo Loco this Easter.Locationsare open for regular operating hours.
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The restaurant chain keeps itslocationsopen on March 31.
Hard Rock Cafe
Rock on with an Easter lunch or dinner atHard Rock Cafe.
The nationwide restaurant chain is open for regular operating hours on March 31.
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On Easter,IHOP’s locationsnationwide are open for regular hours.
KFC
Want a bucket of fried chicken for Easter Sunday dinner?
The good news isKFCis open on March 31, so swing by for some drumsticks and thighs.
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Some locations could have reduced hours, so check yournearest restaurantfor exact hours and information.
McDonald’s
All McDonald’s locations are open on March 31.
Hours may vary, so check your nearestMcDonald’sfor exact times.
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Olive Garden
When you’re atOlive Garden, you’re family.
Luckily, Outback Steakhouselocationsare open on March 31 for regular hours.
Panera Bread
Panera Breadis open for regular hours on Easter Sunday.
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The seafood-centricrestaurant chainis open for regular operating hours on March 31.
Red Robin
Craving a juicy hamburger for lunch or dinner on Easter?
All Red Robinlocationsare open for regular operating hours.
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The restaurant chain is open for regular operating hours.
Shake Shack
Can’t stop thinking about aShake Shackburger and a milkshake made with hand-churned frozen custard?
They’ll be available on Easter, as all Shake Shack locations are open on March 31.
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Head toSonic Drive-Infor a cherry limeade and chili cheese hotdog.
The fast-food chain is open for regular hours on Easter.
Starbucks
Stay alert and caffeinated this Easter by picking up your usual order at Starbucks.
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The coffee chain is open on the holiday, but exact hours may vary based on location.
The breakfast chain is open on March 31.
Expect to find late-night happy hour deals at select Yard House locations, too.
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Check your nearestYard House locationfor exact hours and deals.
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