These restaurants, stores will be open on Easter in Central Florida

Duffy's Sports Grill (Duffy's Sports Grill)

Whether you plan on dining out or cooking for the family on Easter this year, there are plenty of restaurants taking reservations -- and many stores that will be open in case you forget a dinner ingredient!

Restaurants open on Easter (reservations encouraged at most locations)

  • Applebee's
  • Bahama Breeze
  • Duffy's Sports Grill
  • Benihana
  • Bonefish Grill
  • Boston Market
  • Buca di Beppo
  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Flemings
  • Maggiano's 
  • Olive Garden
  • Red Lobster
  • Seasons 52
  • Texas de Brazil

*This is not a comprehensive list. Call your favorite local restaurants for Easter hours. 

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Stores that will be open on Easter

  • CVS
  • Wawa
  • Dollar Tree
  • Walmart
  • Family Dollar
  • Home Depot
  • Ikea
  • Walgreens 
  • BJ's Wholesale Club

*Hours may vary. 

Stores that will be CLOSED on Easter

  • Aldi (some hours, locations may vary)
  • Best Buy
  • Costco
  • Publix
  • Lowe's 
  • Target

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Many of the stores that will be closed on Easter Sunday have been deemed essential businesses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but employees of the shuttered franchises will receive a much-needed day off come April 4.

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