Easter dinner favorites include ham.
To serve dinner on Easter, a restaurant must be open for business on Sundays. Although there a multitude of restaurants in the Elkhart, Indiana, area that would likely provide yummy Easter dinner menus, many are just not open on Sundays. However, there are a number of promising options if you plan on dining out for Easter Sunday dinner.
Franchised Options
Most franchised restaurants in and around Elkhart will provide your best bet for eating a traditional ham Easter dinner. Some, like Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel, already serve dinner menus that include the foods normally associated with Easter dinner. Restaurants like Applebee's, Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse may not provide traditional Easter fare, but they have long Sunday hours throughout the year and are open on Easter Sunday as well.
Local and Regional
The Elkhart area has many family-style establishments that embrace special holiday meals. Some, such as Antonio's Italian Ristorante or Davinci's Italian Family Restaurant, serve Easter dinner but are only open for limited hours on Sunday -- usually 4 to 9 p.m. -- so it's a good idea to make reservations. Another Elkhart restaurant catering to families is Callahan's, and if you're willing to drive 19 miles south to Nappanee, you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat Easter dinner buffet -- Amish style -- at Amish Acres, from mid-morning until 4 p.m.
Early Dinner
If your definition of Easter dinner involves eating on the early side, you have some riverside options to eat and enjoy a view. Visit McCarthy's on the Riverwalk on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also consider "b on the River" for its fireplace and river view -- open noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. The River Inn Restaurant on the Saint Joseph River is accessible in the quiet community of Bristol, and is open for family dining on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Banquet Feasts
If you dream of a special Easter dinner with family and friends, you can plan a holiday-themed banquet by reserving your space and menu at the Matterhorn Conference Center in Elkhart or the Beiger Mansion Inn in nearby Mishawaka. A banquet can provide a memorable Easter dining experience and requires just a little advanced planning and budgeting.
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