Whether you’re going to church or having a big meal with your family and friends, there is nothing better than spending time together on Easter. On Easter, however, it’s hard to find places that are open for you to enjoy some family time instead of cooking. Here’s a list of restaurants open on Easter in and around Orange County.
Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
🐰Easter Events In Orange County🐰
Note: Reservations are recommended, availability and price may vary.
Benihana
2100 East Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92806 | 714-774-4940
4250 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | 949-955-0822
Website: https://www.benihana.com/
For dinner with a show, Benihana is the perfect place. Everyone will find something they enjoy here, from teriyaki steak, to hibachi grilled salmon served with avocado tartar sauce, and one of their many combinations. Benihana has locations throughout OC, LA, and San Diego Counties.
Buca di Beppo
Locations throughout Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties
OC Locations: Anaheim, Brea, Huntington Beach
Website: https://dineatbuca.com/
With three locations in Orange County, Buca di Beppo’s family style dining is perfect when you have a lot of family to feed! Entrees include stuffed shells, spaghetti with meatballs, and prosciutto stuffed chicken.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Locations throughout OC, LA, and San Diego Counties
Website: https://www.buffalowildwings.com/
If you’re looking for a hassle-free Easter dinner, Buffalo Wild Wings is a great option! Although wings are their wheelhouse, there’s also options like burgers, hot dogs, and plenty of delicious appetizers for everyone to share.
The Cheesecake Factory
Locations throughout OC, LA, and San Diego Counties
OC Locations: Anaheim, Brea, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo
Website: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/
The Cheesecake Factory’s brunch is a favorite of many when it comes to chain restaurants. It doesn’t get much better than waffles stacked with strawberries and pecans, to savory jambalaya hash with eggs!
Din Tai Fung
3333 Bristol St., Suite 2071, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1547 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
812 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
714-549-3388
Website: https://www.dintaifungusa.com/us/
There is no doubt that Din Tai Fung is a well known dumpling restaurant all around the globe. While there’s no special menu for easter, you can’t go wrong with one of their many amazing options of dumplings, including their famous soup dumplings.
Fogo de Chão
623 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
7901 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
311 S. State College Blvd., Brea, CA 92821
949-398-1500
Website: https://fogodechao.com/
Fogo de Chão’s Brazilian steakhouse dining is a perfect Easter treat for you and your whole family. With their Brazilian steakhouse dining style, you can pick and choose among their many amazing meats! There are additional locations nationwide including LA and San Diego.
Cracker Barrel
Location Nationwide
Website: https://www.crackerbarrel.com/
For a nice comfort meal on Easter, Cracker Barrel is the perfect place! Whether you go for a simple comfort meal like chicken and dumplings, or taking out one of their Easter ham packages that include mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet yeast rolls, choice of three sides, and two pies, you’re in for a great meal!
iHop
Locations Nationwide
Website: https://www.ihop.com/en
iHop is another fantastic option for a quick and easy meal out on easter. Whether you choose one of their delicious pancake options, or one of their take-home meals for four, you’re sure to enjoy your meal.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
1895 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802 | 714-621-0101
1641 W Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704 | 714-444-4834
Website: https://www.mortons.com/
Morton’s is a beloved option that is open for dinner. There are a wide variety of entrees to choose from, such as miso marinated sea bass and a prime cajun ribeye, which are absolutely delicious. To end the dinner on a sweet note, there are dessert options like crème brulee and hazelnut chocolate mousse. Morton’s has locations nationwide.
Noodles & Co.
5895 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90630 | 714-995-5334
Website: https://www.noodles.com/
If you or your family are in the mood for pasta, a stop to Noodles & Co. is perfect for your Easter Sunday! There will be options that everyone will love, like roasted garlic cream tortellini, pesto cavatappi, and their popular Buffalo Chicken Mac. Noodles & Co. has locations nationwide.
Olive Garden
Many locations throughout Orange, LA, and San Diego Counties
Website: https://www.olivegarden.com/home
Another Italian option on the chain restaurant side, Olive Garden offers plenty of meals for the whole family! Whether you decide on one of their family-style dishes, or one of their individual entrees, you will leave the restaurant full and satisfied.
P.F. Chang’s
Many locations throughout Orange, LA, and San Diego Counties
Website: https://www.pfchangs.com/
The good news is that this year, P.F. Chang’s will be open on Easter Sunday, and it is sure to be a hit with many diners. Some of their most popular items include their shrimp dumpling appetizer, Mongolian beef, and Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps. PF Chang’s has locations nationwide.
Red Lobster
Locations Nationwide
Website: https://www.redlobster.com/
On Easter Sunday, Red Lobster will operate all of its locations at normal hours. You can spend your holiday enjoying one of their wonderful seafood dishes like their ultimate feast with lobster, shrimp served in two styles, and your choice of two of their sides.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
2041 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802 | 714-750-5466
2961 Michelson Drive, Suite A, Building 10, Irvine, CA 92612 | 949-252-8848
Website: https://www.ruthschris.com/
Another delicious steakhouse option, Ruth’s Chris is open for lunch and dinner on Easter Sunday. The restaurant offers a variety of steak cuts and complements like a truffle crust, or making it Oscar style, which includes a crab cake and asparagus. Ruth’s Chris has locations in LA, OC, and San Diego Counties.
Seasons 52
3333 Bristol Street, Suite 2802, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-437-5252
Website: https://www.seasons52.com/home
This year, Seasons 52 has two different offerings for your Easter meal that you can choose from. There’s their Easter brunch, with many appetizer or entrée offerings, or their take home offerings of salmon, grilled beef tenderloin, or apricot glazed ham.
Starbucks
Locations Nationwide
Website: https://www.starbucks.com/
For those looking for a caffeine boost after church, most Starbucks locations will be open and operating on Easter Sunday. As of the time of writing, their newest drink is their cinnamon caramel cream cold brew, available in nitro as well as regular cold brew. Or you can always give something off their secret menu a try!
T.G.I. Fridays
Locations Nationwide
Website: https://tgifridays.com/
T.G.I. Fridays is another laidback option for Easter dinner with family. In the past, they’ve offered a special menu for both dining in and take out, as well as a special where your kids can create an Easter Bunny sundae!
Fast Food Restaurants Open On Easter
- Boston Market
- Burger King
- Domino’s Pizza (and most other pizza chains)
- Dunkin’
- El Pollo Loco
- Jack in the Box
- KFC
- McDonald’s
- Panera
- Pizza Hut
- Qdoba
- Starbucks
- Sonic Drive-In
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Wendy’s
Local Restaurants Open On Easter
- The Original Fish Company – Los Alamitos
- Hangar 24
- High Horse Saloon
- BreweryX
- Calico Fish House
- Tanaka Farms
- Malarky’s Irish Pub
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