Easter brunch and dining out for Easter in Columbus

Whether you don’t have plans, or you’d rather dine out or get carryout for Easter, check out this list of options for Easter brunch, lunch, and dinner in Columbus for 2025. 

Most Easter brunches and dinners require or strongly recommend reservations and pre-order, so make yours as soon as possible.

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Kroger Home Chef Easter Bundles

Now available to pre-order from your local Columbus Kroger store. Items from these bundles are also available a la carte on your next grocery trip.

Home Chef Easter Protein Bundle (serves 4-6 people; starts at $65)
Your choice of boneless or bone-in Ham
4 seasonal sides including:
Home Chef Scalloped Potatoes 
Home Chef Herb Parmesan Creamed Corn
NEW Home Chef Broccoli Cheddar Au Gratin
NEW Home Chef Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Home Chef Easter Feast (serves 6-12 people; starts at $110)
Your choice of boneless or bone-in Ham
Your choice of Quiche 
4 seasonal sides including:
Home Chef Scalloped Potatoes 
Home Chef Herb Parmesan Creamed Corn
NEW Home Chef Broccoli Cheddar Au Gratin
NEW Home Chef Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Easter Brunch and Dinner in Columbus

The Avenue Steak Tavern
Grandview 614.485.9447 |  Dublin 614.591.9000
HOURS: Open for brunch & dinner 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
COST: Varies; menu pricing. 

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
Gahanna 614.855.9840
HOURS: Open for Easter brunch buffet 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & dinner 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: Varies; menu pricing. Brunch Buffet: Adults $42.99 | Ages 6-12 $20.99 | Ages 5 and under are free. Coffee, tea, or soft drink included with buffet.

Benihana
8781 Lyra Drive, Phone: (614) 436-3705
HOURS: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM (subject to change)
MENU: Regular menu for dine-in, Pickup, curbside, or delivery

Berwick Manor
3250 Refugee Rd, Columbus (614) 235-7100
HOURS: Easter Buffet 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
COST: Adults $46, Kids (ages 4–12) $26, kids under 3 are free. Gratuity and beverages not included. 
TO GO: Typically offering a variety of Passover and Easter meals for any size family. Full meals available, traditional Italian Easter meal, salads, desserts, entrees, pastas, sides and more are available for order in various sizes. Pickup up Friday or Saturday with heating instructions, or pick up hot and ready to serve on Easter. Delivery available on Friday for select areas. Order early!

Bonefish Grill
Dublin and Polaris
HOURS: 11 am – 9 pm
COST: Menu pricing
MENU: Dine-in, carryout, and family bundles to-go to feed up to 5 people

Bravo Cucina Italiana
Bethel Rd (614) 791-1245 and Lennox (614) 291-8210
HOURS: 11 am – 9 pm
COST: menu pricing
MENU: standard menu
Easter Packages available for Pick Up, Curbside & Delivery.

Brio Tuscan Grille
Easton (614) 416-4745, Polaris (614) 410-0310
HOURS: 11 am – 9 pm
COST: menu pricing
MENU: standard menu
TO GO: Half Pan Feeds 10, Full Pan Feeds 20. Bring home an exclusive Easter Package to celebrate with family & friends around your holiday table this year. Available for Pick Up, Curbside & Delivery.

Cameron’s American Bistro
Worthington 614.885.3663
HOURS: Open for brunch 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and dinner 5 – 8 p.m.
COST: Varies; menu pricing. Easter brunch will be available for dine-in only.

Cap City Fine Diner & Bar
Grandview 614.291.3663
Gahanna 614.478.9999
Dublin 614.889.7865
HOURS: Open for brunch, lunch & dinner 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
COST: Menu pricing

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Polaris and Hilliard
HOURS: Regular hours
MENU: Standard menu, plus seasonal dishes
TO GO: Perfect Bundles to Party Pans and Individual Packaged Entrées including top picks like Chicken Parmesan, Lasagne and Chicken Bryan, all catered selections are served buffet style and come with baked focaccia bread brushed with olive oil and herb mix. Options start for five people and can accommodate any party size, all to be delivered right to your door.

Cento Italiano
595 S. 3rd St. 614.696.6565
HOURS: Lunch & dinner 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
MENU: Easter brunch and Regular dinner menu

Cheesecake Factory
HOURS: 10 am – 9 pm
MENU: Regular menu for dine-in or carryout, plus family meals 
TO GO: Dine in, curbside, pickup, and delivery

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Easton (614) 428-6999
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: Regular menu

Cracker Barrel
various locations
HOURS: varies by location
MENU: Dine-in, carryout menu, family meal baskets, plus Heat and Eat Easter Family Meal to Go
TO GO: Curbside, pickup, and delivery

Denny’s
various locations
HOURS: varies by location
MENU: Regular menu
TO GO: Dine in or carryout; some locations offer family packs

Der Dutchman
445 S. Jefferson Route 42, Plain City 614-873-3414
HOURS: Closed on Easter (and all Sundays). Bakery open from 7am-7 pm/8pm Monday-Saturdays with bread, rolls, buns, pies, donuts, coffee and many other pantry items to fill your shelves at home! Amish Kitchen Cooking meal available for dine-in and carry-out. Call 614-873-3414 to place your order.
MENU: Regular carryout menu and Easter Dinner Carryout Packages. For Easter Dinner, place orders online or at 614-425-2586 in advance. Meals will be fully-cooked and packed cold. Re-heating instructions will be included. Option serve 5, 10, or 20 and include choice of meat, plus sides, rolls, and pies
TO GO: Carry-out, Curbside Pickup on April 19; order by April 16

Eddie Merlot’s
1570 Polaris Pkwy
Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 433-7307
HOURS: Brunch from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Regular dinner menu served 4 pm – close
MENU: Easter Brunch Buffet features a wide variety of traditional favorites and signature dishes, including: Breakfast Station, Omelette and Salad Station, Seafood Station, Hot Station, Carving Station, and Dessert Station
COST: $75 for adults and $19 for children (ages 10 and under). Guests can reserve their spot today at eddiemerlots.com/reservation.

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
multiple locations
HOURS: check hours for local restaurant
MENU: Whole meats, large sides, and family packs. 
TO GO: Dine-in, Pickup, Curbside and free delivery

Fawcett Center
2400 Olentangy River Rd. (1 blk. north of Lane Ave.)
Reservations required: online or by phone at (614)292-2290
HOURS: Easter brunch 10 am – 2 pm
MENU: Full Easter brunch with soup, salad, charcuterie, meats and entrees, seafood, sides, omelet station and breakfast, dessert display, kids’ buffet
COST: $49.99 per guest, $19.99 ages 6-12, free under 6. 20% Gratuity and tax not included in pricing.

The Guild House
Short North Arts District 614.280.9780
HOURS: Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: varies per menu
MENU: Standard menus, plus seasonal favorites

Honeybaked Ham
multiple locations
HOURS: varies by location; closed on Easter, but hours extended on the days prior for pickup
MENU: Precooked ham (bone-in or boneless; by slice, 1/4 ham and 1/2 ham), Smoked Turkey Breast, plus Beef and Pork entrees. Family Feasts, Heat and serve sides, and desserts are available as well. 
TO GO: Curbside and delivery. The days immediately before the holiday will be BUSY. Be prepared to stand in line, or pick yours up a few days early. Honey Baked Ham will stay fresh for 7 to 10 days and the Honey Baked Turkey Breast will stay fresh for 5 to 7 days, when stored in your refrigerator.

Hudson 29
Upper Arlington 614.487.0622
New Albany 614.487.0622
HOURS: Open for brunch & dinner 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: varies per menu
MENU: brunch menu items served along with the lunch menu.

Hyde Park
Upper Arlington 614-422-3310
Dublin 614-717-28288
Downtown Columbus 
HOURS: Open 12 pm – 7 pm Dublin, UA, and Downtown
COST: Menu pricing
MENU: Ala carte menu available for dine-in

J. Gilbert’s
Campus View (614) 840-9090
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for dine-in
COST: Easter Prix-Fixe 3-Course Menu $59/person, or regular dinner menu. See menu.

Hotel LeVeque’s The Keep
Located in the historical LeVeque Tower
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COST: Adults $54 | Children 5-12 $24 | Children Under 5 Free
MENU: Easter buffet
Reservations are required and may be made online at TheKeepColumbus.com, or by calling (614) 745-0322.

Lemongrass Fusion Bistro
641 North High St. (614) 224-1414
HOURS: 11:30 am – 9 pm
COST: varies per menu
MENU: Standard menu

Lincoln Social Rooftop
711 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: Open 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
MENU: Standard

Lindey’s
German Village (614) 228-4343
HOURS: Easter brunch, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Easter all day menu 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
MENU: Easter brunch or Easter all-day menu. See menus here

Marcella’s
Polaris 614.844.6500
HOURS: Open for lunch & dinner 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
COST: menu pricing
MENU: Lunch with Easter features or for dinner service with our dinner menu.

Marcella’s Short North
Short North 614.223.2100
HOURS: Open for dinner 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: menu pricing
MENU: standard menu

Martini Modern Italian
HOURS: Brunch & dinner 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
COST: menu pricing
MENU: Brunch menu 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Dinner menu available starting at 4:00 pm

Matt the Miller’s Tavern
Dublin (614) 799-9100
HOURS: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: Sunday Brunch, as well as regular menu
COST: tba

McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood
Easton (614) 476-3663
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: 2 course meal starting at $40
MENU: See menu options here

Mitchell’s Ocean Club
Easton Town Center 614.416.2582
HOURS: Open for brunch & dinner 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Brunch available 11am-3pm for dine-in only.
COST: varies per menu
MENU: Featuring special brunch menu items served along with our dinner menu.

Molly Woo’s
Polaris Fashion Place 614.985.9667
HOURS: Open for lunch & dinner 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COST: menu pricing
MENU: standard lunch menu

Nicola Restaurant and Bar
Upper Arlington (614) 459-7000 reservations required
HOURS: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
MENU: Special Easter menu tba

Olive Garden
various locations
HOURS: various by location
MENU: Dine in, Carryout, family bundles, and catering pans available

Outback Steakhouse
various locations
HOURS: various by location
MENU: Dine-in or carryout; regular menu

The Pearl
Short North Arts District 614.227.0151
Dublin 614.695.6255
HOURS: Open for brunch & dinner 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
COST: varies per menu

P.F. Chang’s
Dublin and Easton
MENU: Celebration menu and regular menu available
TO GO: Also available curbside pickup, delivery, and take out.

Polaris Grill
Polaris (614) 431-5598
HOURS: 9 am – 9 pm
COST: menu pricing
MENU: standard menus

Red Lobster
various locations
HOURS: most locations are open; check for carryout hours
MENU: Regular menu for dine-in or carryout
TO GO: Take out and delivery

The Refectory
Bethel Rd. (614) 451-9774
HOURS: 12:30 am – 5 pm
COST: $79/person, Kids menu is separate pricing
MENU: Special Four Course Easter Dinner with several selections to choose from for each course. Children’s menu available.  See menu options.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
511 N. High Street; (614) 927-5663
HOURS: 11 am – 8:30 pm
MENU: Dine-in or Carryout menu

SoCal Kitchen + Bar
Short North 614.300.9500
HOURS: Open for brunch & dinner 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: Brunch and dinner menu pricing

Union Cafe
782 N High St., (614) 421-2233
HOURS: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COST: menu pricing
MENU: Award winning brunch for Sunday Funday!

Valentina’s
4595 Bridge Park Avenue Dublin, 614.957.0074
HOURS: brunch & dinner 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
MENU: Standard brunch and dinner menus

Waffle House
HOURS: Select locations open 24 hours
MENU: Regular menu
TO GO: Dine-in or Carryout

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