Dining out for Easter? Here are some options in Jacksonville, the Beaches and more
If you'd rather take the day off and let someone else do the cooking this Easter, a number of Jacksonville-area restaurants will be open, some offering special dinners while others offer their full menu. Here's a list of restaurants confirmed to be open, based on their websites, reservation apps or emailed notices. Reservations are highly recommended for most restaurants listed.
III Forks Steakhouse
9822 Tapestry Park Circle, (904) 928-9277, 3forks.com
Hours: Easter brunch special will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. only on April 9. Regular menu items will be served from 11 to 8 p.m. as usual.
Details: Easter brunch: Roasted Beef Tenderloin Benedict served with poached egg with hollandaise, asparagus, and fingerling potatoes. Drink specials: Bloody Mary featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka
Cost: $60 per person for Brunch. Drink specials: Bloody Mary featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka, $18; Mimosa is $12.
Reservations: Recommended. Go online, or call the restaurant to reserve your spot.
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Azurea
1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, (904) 249-7402, azurearestaurant.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Easter a la carte brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
First: Fire-roasted corn chowder, Azurea Caesar Salad, Strawberry Salad, Avocado Toast, Azurea Cheese selections, Pear & Prosciutto Flatbread, Ancho Lime Ahi Tuna, Florida Crab Cake, Coast Iron Poached Lobster & Orecchiette, Preserved. Cost: $9 to $24.
Main course: Groves Farm Rack of Lamb, Crab Cake Benedict, Spinach Florentine Benedict, Beef Tenderloin & Farm Fresh Eggs, Banana Bread French Toast, Shrimp & Grits; Pan-seared Diver Scallops, Atlantic Salmon, Bronzed Pacific Seabass, Herb Crusted 1855 Beef Tenderloin, Foraged Mushroom Risotto. Cost: $24 to $50.
Dessert: Classic Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, Florida Key Lime Cheesecake. Cost: $10.
Bahama Breeze
10205 River Coast Dr., (904) 646-1031, bahamabreeze.com
Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m to 4 p.m.; happy hour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; dinner, 4 to 11:30 p.m.; curbside pickup, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 11: 30 p.m. online ordering.
Details: Easter Sunday will be regular restaurant hours and regular menus.
BB's Restaurant and Bar
1019 Hendricks Ave., (904) 306-0100, bbsrestaurant.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Easter Sunday
Details: BB's will be offering their regular brunch menu on Easter Sunday, as well as their regular menu items.
Cost: All prices are available at the links above.
4907 Gate Parkway, (904) 998-0460, bjsrestaurants.com
Hours: Open regular hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
Details: Regular hours and regular menu for the Easter holiday.
The Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar
3551 St. Johns Ave., (904) 387-0700, bluefishjax.com
Hours: Open on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Menus:
Reservations: Make your reservations through Open Table.
Bob Evans
3163 Hartley Road, (904) 288-8747, bobevans.com
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Details: Regular menu will be available all day.
Also offering Easters Feasts that are packed cold for pre-order. Just a two-hour cook time, then serve and enjoy at home.
Premium Farmhouse Feast, $149.99
Slow-Roasted Pot Roast Farmhouse Feast, $154.99
Ham Farmhouse Feast: Serving for 4, $77.99; Serving for 8, $107.00.
Turkey Farmhouse Feast: Serving for 4, $87.99; Serving for 8, $117.99.
Bonefish Grill
10950 San Jose Blvd., (904) 370-1070, bonefishgrill.com
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for Easter Brunch.
Details: Options for Easter Brunch include the following:
Grand Marnier French Toast Sticks served with fresh whipped cream, strawberries, bacon, and maple syrup. Cost: $14.90.
Bacon and Cheddar Frittata, an egg souffle topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon pieces. Cost: $15.90.
Caprese Frittata, an egg souffle with blistered tomatoes and mozzarella fondue, finished with fresh basil and pesto. Cost: $14.90.
Crab and Fontina Cheese Frittata, an egg souffle topped with creamy Fontina cheese and lump crab meat. Cost: $17.90.
All dishes above pair perfectly with the restaurants newest Shareable Pitchers featuring Blackberry Red Sangria, Sparkling Mango White Sangria, or Parker’s Margarita finished with orange juice and Grand Marnier. The brunch menu also features classic cocktails such as Bloody Mary’s, espresso martinis and mimosas.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Multiple locations, buffalowildwings.com
Hours: Most venues will be open regular hours for Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Details: Serving regular menu only.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Multiple locations, carrabbas.com
Hours: All Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurants will be open for regular operating hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
Menus:
More information: For Easter catering options, please visit carrabbas.com/catering.
Chart House
1501 River Place Blvd., (904) 398-3353, chart-house.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Easter Sunday
Details: Chart House will serve a three-course Easter menu with Main choices of: Slow Roasted Prime Rib, King Salmon or Lobster Linguine. Check out all of the options here.
To Go Easter meals are as follows:
Prime Rib Family Meal Pack, $140 (feeds 3 to 4 people)
Includes:
Chart House Famous Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Salad: Fresh Field Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Radishes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 Family Sides: 3 Potato Garlic Mashed + Creamed Spinach
Dessert: Molten Chocolate Cake
Or: Salmon Family Meal Pack, $100 (feeds 3 to 4 people)
Includes:
Chart House Classic Citrus + Herb Glazed Salmon
Salad: Fresh Field Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Radishes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 Family Sides: 3 Potatoes Garlic Mashed + Parmesan Asparagus
Dessert: Molten Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake Factory
10260 Midtown Parkway, (904) 998-9511, thecheesecakefactory.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Easter Sunday.
Details: Cheesecake Factory will serve regular menu items at regular prices on Easter. Reservations can be made here.
Cost: Regular menu prices on all items.
Congaree and Penn
11830 Old Kings Rd., congareeandpenn.com
Hours: Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Easter Sunday. The venue will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
Details: Reservations are highly encouraged. Walk-in availability is extremely limited and seating is not guaranteed without a reservation.
Menus:
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations, crackerbarrel.com
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
Details: Open regular hours serving the regular menu on Easter Sunday.
Also: Heat N' Serve Easter pick-up meals are available in two sizes and available for pickup from April 6 through 9. Pre-order choices include:
Prime Rib Heat n' Serve family dinner for smaller gatherings. Feeds 4-6 people. Comes chilled and ready to serve in about 3 hours. Includes: Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce, Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Gravy, Choice of 2 Country Sides, and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Cost: $134.99.
Easter Ham Heat n' Serve family dinner for smaller gatherings. Feeds 4 to 6 people. Comes chilled and ready to serve in 2 hours. Includes: Spiral-Sliced Sugar-Cured Ham, Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Gravy, choice of two country sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls. Cost: $114.99.
Easter Ham Heat n' Serve Feast for larger gatherings. Feeds 8 to 10 people. Comes chilled and ready to serve in 2 hours. Includes: Spiral Sliced Sugar Cured Ham, Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Gravy, Choice of 3 Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Apple Streusel Pie, Pecan Pie. Cost: $164.99.
Denny’s
Multiple locations, dennys.com
Hours: Denny's will be open regular hours on Easter Sunday. (24 hours a day in most cases)
Details: Meals made for pick-up or dining in.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
4826 Town Center Pkwy, (904) 831-3950, firebirdsrestaurants.com
Hours: Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; regular menu items will be served from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Easter Sunday
Details: Serving all regular menu items.
Fogo de Chao
4784 Town Center Parkway, (904) 512-7300, fogodechao.com
Hours: Brunch will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner will be served from 3 to 9 p.m.
Details:
Brunch: Fogo de Chao's specialty brunch menu is perfect for Easter and features a Market Table with exotic fruits, imported charcuterie, made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, Brazilian sausage, and more. Cocktails include Fogo’s seasonal bloody mary and passion fruit mimosa.
Dinner: Fogo’s dinner menu highlights a wide array of meat and seafood options including Wagyu Ribeye, Chilean Sea Bass, Lamb Picanha and more. Side dishes include crispy polenta, mashed potatoes and caramelized bananas. The Market Table will offer fresh spring options.
Cost: Prices vary by location. Call in advance.
Gigi's Restaurant (Inside the Ramada Inn)
3130 Hartley Rd., (904) 268-8080, gigisbuffet.com
Hours: Easter brunch will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 9.
Details: Carved leg of lamb, carved prime rib, ham, chicken and waffles, omelet station, fresh catch of the day, roasted vegetables, salad bar, oysters on the 1/2 shell, assorted desserts.
Cost: $39.95; and $19.95 per child.
Ida Claire - Jacksonville
10209 River Coast Dr., (904) 326-1900, ida-claire.com
Hours: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ida Claire will be serving their traditional brunch menu. After 3 p.m. dinner will be served until 9 p.m.
Menus:
Reservations: Go to Open Table to reserve your spot in the dining room. Or, call the restaurant to place your 'to go' orders.
IHOP
Multiple locations, ihop.com
Hours: Regular hours on Easter Sunday.
Details: Regular menu items are available.
10367 Midtown Parkway, (904) 380-4360, maggianos.com
Easter hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Details: Family-style Easter dinner at Maggiano's will include the following:
Compliments of the Chef: Pesto and roasted tomato deviled egg. First course: salad, caesar or Maggiano's salad; Second course: (choose two) garlic herb roasted chicken, chicken parmesan, country-style baked ham. Pastas: (choose two) Taylor Street baked ziti, four-cheese ravioli, Cannelloni Florentine with truffle cream, rigatoni, Mom's lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatball. Sides: (choose two) roasted garlic broccoli, fresh grilled asparagus, parmesan potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, white bean and sausage cassoulet. Third course: (choose two) carrot cake, warm apple crostada, tiramisu, chocolate layered cake. Add a beverage: mimosa or Maggiano's Italian sangria.
Cost: $44.95 for adults; children under 10 are $18.99.
Metro Diner
Multiple locations, metrodiner.com
Hours: Closing at 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday, but Metro Diner will have heat-and-serve Easter Feasts of baked ham or roasted turkey paired with the perfect sides that will serve 1, 4 or 8 people.
Details: Baked Ham or Roasted Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Steamed Green Beans or Roasted Street Corn, Mac & Cheese or Cornbread Stuffing, and Hawaiian Dinner Rolls. Also available: Bread Pudding, Garden Salad, Sweet Tea, and Sparkling Wine!
Cost: Feast for 1, $16.49; Feast for 4, $61.99, and Feast for 8, $119.49.Pre-orders available through Friday, April 7 at 5 pm.
More information: https://metrodiner.com/easter-feast/.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
225 E. Coastline Drive, (904) 354-4350, mortons.com
Hours: Easter dinner served from 1 to 9 p.m. April 9
Details: The Starters: Caesar Salad | Artisan Goat Cheese Salad Paired with a cup of Lobster Bisque ($3 upgrade). The Mains: 8 oz. Filet | 12 oz. Lobster Tail: Filet | 7 oz. Lobster Tail; Filet | Lobster Tail. The Desserts: Key lime pie, Crème Brulée, Legendary hot chocolate cake ($6 upgrade).
Cost: $79 8 ounce ; $99 12oz; $119 7 ounce American Wagyu Filet
Olive Garden
Multiple locations, olivegarden.com
Pickup, delivery, and indoor dining is available at Olive Garden this Easter, though you should check in with your nearest location for hours as they may vary from venue to venue.
Panera
Multiple locations, panerabread.com
Hours: Panera will be open on Easter, but some venues may have abbreviated hours. Call your venue of choice prior to arrival.
Menu: Browse menu in advance.
10281 Mid Town Pkwy #137, (904) 641-3392, pfchangs.com
Four-course Celebration Menu for Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
Details: Choice of one appetizer, soup, main entree, and dessert along with a glass of wine.
Appetizers: Chang's Lettuce Wraps, Dynamite Shrimp, Handmade Dumplings. Soups: Wonton, Egg Drop, Hot and Sour. Main entrees: Fire-braised short ribs, Oolong Chilean Sea Bass, Miso Glazed Salmon, Mongolian Beef; Salt and Pepper Prawns. Desserts: New York-style Cheesecake, The Great Wall of Chocolate. Wine: Moet and Chandon Imperial Brut, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc; Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon. (All regular menu items will be available also.)
Cost: $60 per person.
Prati Italia
4972 Big Island Drive, (904) 998-9744, pratiitalia.com
Hours: Easter brunch will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Family-style brunch menu. Menu not 100% confirmed to-date
Cost: $45 per adult; $14 children 5-12; free for children 4 and under.
RH Rooftop Restaurant
4831 Village Shops Way, (904) 730-1474, rh.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Details: Regular menu will be available. Reservations can be made here.
River & Post
1000 Riverside Ave., (904) 575-2366, riverandpostjax.com
Easter hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for brunch; 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner.
Details: R&P will be serving brunch from their regular brunch menu. Dinner will also be from their regular dinner menu.
Cost: Regular menu prices.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
1201 Riverplace Blvd., (904) 396-6200; 814 A1A N., Suite 103, Ponte Vedra Beach, (904) 285-0014, ruthschris.com
Hours: Call for reservations. Or make reservations on Open Table.
Details: Open on Easter Sunday 4 - 9 p.m. serving regular menu items.
Menus:
Seasons 52
5096 Big Island Drive, (904) 645-5252, seasons52.com
Hours: Easter brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only; Regular dinner menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Details for Brunch menu:
Cocktails: Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Rose Lemonade, Sangria, Strawberry Hibiscus Margarita.
Starters: Avocado Toast, Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Field Greens Salad, Sausage and Baby Kale Flatbread, Lobster Bisque, Asparagus, Potato Leek
Entrees: Crab and Cheddar Quiche, $25; Upright French Toast, $18; Apricot-Glazed Spirial Ham, $25; Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Grits, $22.50.
For the Table: Crab Polenta, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Chipotle Potato Skillet, Sweet Potato Mash with Maple-Pecan Streusel.
Also: Seasons 52 also offers their signature and customizable Green Box to-go meals that are prepared, chilled and ready for your to warm and serve at home. Cost: $145-$195.
Texas de Brazil
4634 Town Center Parkway, (904) 474-3500, texasdebrazil.com
Hours: Opens 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023
Details: Reservations are highly recommended. Check out menu items to choose from at the following links. Meats, Salads, Hot Items, Desserts, Bar Menu, Wine/Spirits.
See the To Go Menu here which ranges from $19 to $84.
Cost: Regular menu prices on this day.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
4483 Southside Blvd., (904) 551-5920, terragaucha.net
Hours: Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner is served from 3 to 9 p.m.
Reservations: Get reservations through Open Table here.
Cost: Holiday pricing applies all day on major holidays.
Full Rodizio experience, $54.95
Gourmet salad and hot bar, $29.95
The Capital Grille
5197 Big Island Drive, (904) 997-9233, thecapitalgrille.com
Hours: Chef-prepared Brunch Specials will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
Details: Easter Brunch features the following:
Lobster Frittata: With Butter Poached Lobster Tails, Truffle Hollandaise, Asparagus and White Cheddar Hash Browns
14-ounce Bone-In Dry Aged New York Strip and Eggs with White Cheddar Hash Browns
8-ounce center cut Filet Mignon with White Cheddar Hash Browns
Smoked Salmon and Caviar, Royal Ossetra Caviar, Crème Fraîche, Blini, White Cheddar Potato Cake
Cost: $45 for adults; $16 for a child; $12 for Mimosas
Note: Regular Capital Grille menu items will also be available during this time. Mimosas and an extensive wine list are also available.
Town Hall
2012 San Marco Blvd., (904) 398-0726, townhalljax.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Sunday.
Details: Town Hall will offer their a la carte menu with some featured food and drinks. Menus: Brunch, Dinner.
Cost: Check menus.
Waffle House
Multiple locations, wafflehouse.com
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville restaurants open for Easter brunch, lunch
