Mainstreet Daily News
The Easter dinner is as traditional as any holiday meal on the calendar. And although this will be an Easter like no other, there are restaurants offering Easter meals to go… some are even offering special pricing.
Here is a list of both local and chain restaurants in Alachua County that are open for Easter meals to-go.
Editor’s Note: The list is not in alphabetical order.
Cracker Barrel
Ham Dinner for 6, with a choice of country ham or sugar cured ham, along with vegetables and a dozen biscuits, $69.99, please call ahead
Metro Diner
Easter Feast with a choice of baked ham or roasted turkey with all the trimmings, $9 per person, taking orders to-go
Texas Roadhouse
Easter Feast of 3 pounds Prime Rib, 2 lbs. mashed potatoes, 2 lbs. green beans, large house salad and a dozen made from scratch rolls, $44.99; orders must be placed by Saturday to allow time to cook the prime rib
Bonefish Grill
Easter Bundle with wood grilled mahi and jumbo shrimp, house or caesar salad, garlic whipped potatoes, broccoli, bread & pesto, 3 slices cheesecake & 3 cookies, $49.90, takeout orders can add a bottle of wine, taking pre-orders
Top Hog BBQ
Easter Dinner: choose two meats, one lb. each of ham, brisket, pulled pork, or turkey, with three one-quart side, 6 pieces cornbread, available ready to eat or ready to heat, $49.95
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Easter Pickup Menu featuring sliced smoked ham, sliced smoked turkey, beef brisket and smoked salmon, prices vary; a separate Fixins package is available with 4-6 servings each of southern green beans, collard greens, southern cole slaw, bbq baked beans, and mac & cheese, price is $52.50 for the Fixins package; orders must be placed by 3pm on April 10th
Mi Apa Latin Cafe
Family six pack of empanadas for $14.99, plus other family meals including family ropa vieja, served with yellow rice, sweet plantains, house salad and Cuban bread, $49.99
Amelia’s
Open 5-8pm for takeout and delivery, including scallopine francese, scallopine marsala, or scallopine piccata, $25 each
Grub Burger Bar
Family Value Meal for 4 : two regular burgers, two kids burgers, all the fixins, family order of fries, and 2 sides of mac-n-cheese, $25.99; Easter Value Meal for 2: two regular burgers, two regular fries and two sides of mac-n-cheese, $22; a prize in every to-go order until Easter
Bahama Breeze
Bahama Breeze is offering no-contact curbside pickup, as well as delivery. They have Easter dinner bundles that serve four; options include jerk chicken pasta, baby back ribs, and seafood paella.
Bob Evans
Enjoy a family-style ham or turkey feast (plus sides and pies!) from Bob Evans in the comfort of your own home. The restaurant is offering Easter bundles for delivery and takeout.
Boston Market
You can always depend on Boston Market during the holidays. This year, the restaurant is offering their full menu, plus special heat-and-serve meals for pickup and delivery.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Trade in a traditional Easter feast for a wood-fired pizza. Or go the healthy route with a grilled steak or chicken dinner. Carrabba’s is offering takeout and delivery this Easter; family bundles start at $7 a person.
Cheesecake Factory
Need a treat? Cheesecake Factory is open on Easter. Now through Thursday, April 16, the restaurant is offering a free slice of cheesecake with all orders of $30 or more. To unlock the deal, add a slice of cheesecake to your purchase and include the promo code “FREESLICE” at checkout. Get your food via DoorDash, pickup, or curbside to-go.
Cracker Barrel
This year, you can order a Heat n’ Serve Easter Family Meal To-Go that includes ham, sweet rolls, and two sides from Cracker Barrel. Most locations are offering curbside pickup, takeout, and delivery.
Domino’s Pizza
How can you turn down a cheesy pie? Most Domino’s locations will be delivering on Easter this year.
Denny’s
Denny’s is the pal we can always count on. This year, you can order online for carryout or delivery.
IHOP
Gear up for the egg hunt with a hearty pancake breakfast at IHOP. The restaurant is offering Family Feast bundles that serve four and are available for delivery, carryout, and curbside pickup.
Longhorn Steakhouse
Longhorn Steakhouse is also offering family meals. Get a shareable entree, salad, and four sides to feed four. You can also order steak cuts to be made at home.
McDonald’s
Ah, Mickey D’s. Almost all of the Golden Arches will be open for drive-thru, delivery, and takeout.
Olive Garden
There’s nothing better than a basket of breadsticks on Easter Sunday. Treat your family to an Italian-style meal bundle from one of America’s most beloved chain restaurants. Olive Garden is offering carside pickup and free delivery on orders over $40.
Outback Steakhouse
Your kids may be full from the pounds of chocolate from the Easter bunny. But you, well, there’s a bloomin’ onion calling your name at Outback Steakhouse. This year, you’ll have to get it via curbside pickup.
P.F. Chang’s
Holidays are about family — and P.F. Chang’s couldn’t agree more. If you’re in the mood for Asian food, every P.F. Chang’s location will be open for carryout.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster knows that ham isn’t for everyone. If that’s true for you, check out its menu packed with a variety of seafood specialities, including everything from crab legs to grilled flounder, that you can get via takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery.
Sonic Drive-In
Some Sonic locations will be open for takeout on Easter — so call ahead for your location’s hours.
Texas Roadhouse
Grab your cowboy boots: all locations of Texas Roadhouse will be open for takeout on Easter.
Waffle House
Every Waffle House restaurant is open 24 hours, 365 days a year — even in these trying times. They’ll be offering pickup options for Easter.