Restaurants in Dayton Ohio open on Easter 2018

While some families gather to share a meal to celebrate Easter, others take advantage of special Easter lunches and brunches offered at local restaurants.

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Here are a few options with national chains if you want to enjoy a meal out and skip all that cooking and cleaning up.

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Disclaimer: Some restaurants require reservations. Some of the deals below will not be offered at every location, not every franchise honors the deals. Call ahead to your local restaurant to make sure they are honoring the offer.

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Where to eat on Easter:

Baskin-Robbins – Bunny-shaped, chick and spring flower cakes are available.

Bob Evans – The restaurant features the Farmhouse Feast, a complete meal packed cold and ready to heat and serve. The price ranges from $49.99 to $109.99, depending on what you choose. Contact your local Bob Evans for more info on availability.

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Cracker Barrel – Another to-go Easter option is available at Cracker Barrel. You can get the Heat n' Serve Easter Family Meal that includes spiral sliced ham, sides, blackberry cobbler and iced tea. You must order 24 hours in advance and pick up between Friday and Sunday. The meals serves up to 10.

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Fleming's – Fleming's will host an Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Price for a three-course meal is $47. Kids' meals are $16.

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Mimi's Cafe – Feed six to eight guests with the Take-Home Easter Feast for $99.99. The meal includes smoked ham with an orange-Dijon herb glaze, sides and salad. You must reserve the meal and pick it up between Friday and Sunday. The restaurant will be open on Sunday.

Old Country Buffet – Old Country Buffet has an "Easter Family Pack-To-Go" meal for $89.99. You get ham and turkey, sides and dessert. You have to order by Friday. The restaurant will also serve a dine-in Easter brunch with carved ham, steak, carved roast beef, fried chicken vegetables and desserts.

Ruth's Chris – Participating locations will be serving Easter dinner along with a seasonal three-course spring menu.

Waffle House – As always, Waffle House will be open 24 hours.