Restaurants & Bars
Inland Empire Easter Dining Guide 2022: Restaurant & To-Go Specials
Whether dining out or celebrating at home, see what area chefs are prepping for your holiday festivities.
INLAND EMPIRE,CA — Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Happy Spring!
As the holidays near, it's time to lock down your meal plans — whether for keep-it-easy, at-home celebrations with takeout feasts or for on-site restaurant dining throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 17, while Passover runs April 15-22.
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Need a few suggestions for brunch or dinner? Patch has you covered. Peruse our annual, Easter dining guide to find nearby options that appeal to you, your family and friends.
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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: For Easter weekend, a slow-roasted prime rib dinner ($29.95), with au jus, creamy horseradish, two sides, soup or salad & Pizookie dessert, will be available Friday and Saturday after 4 p.m. and all day Sunday. For dining at home on Easter, meal bundles & family feasts are offered for take-out and delivery, including a burger bundle, pizza feast, chicken & ribs and tri-tip & salmon - at $40 & up for four to six servings. Info here. Restaurants throughout Inland Empire.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Easter takeout specials include lamb chops & prime rib family meals. Lamb dinner (for four - $33.99 or for three $28.99) comes with marinated, Australian lamb, herb chimichurri, two sidekicks & molasses bread. The Easter Prime Rib Family Meal ($99, serves four) includes prime rib, mashed potatoes or rice pilaf, broccoli, cookies & molasses bread. Go here to place orders or here to reserve table. Locations in Montclair, Ontario, San Bernardino & Temecula.
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BOSTON MARKET: Heat-and serve Easter meals can be ordered online for pick-up April 13-17. Entree options include whole, spiral-sliced ham, whole boneless ham & half boneless ham. Meal packages serve either six or 12 and include such sides as mashed potatos, sweet potato casserole, mac & cheese, plus apple pie. Price ranges from $94.99 to $139.99, depending on selection and location. Details here. Locations throughout the state.
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BRISTOL FARMS: Ordering is underway for Passover & Easter. Passover entrees & sides include beef brisket, chicken, salmon, chopped chicken liver, matzo ball soup & carrot kugel. Easter menu: ham, prime rib roast, turkey, quiches, plus side options of spring pea risotto, asparagus & maple-glazed carrots. To order for Passover, call catering team at 888-726-7271. For Easter orders, go here or call 888-726-7271. Orders due 4 p.m. April 14. Location in Palm Desert.
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CRACKER BARREL: Easter Heat n’ Serve meals are back, with options for prime rib dinner (serves four to six, strating at $124.99)or sugar-cured, spiral-slice ham (for four to six starting at $99.99 or for eight to 10 starting at $149.99). Meals include such sides as three cheese squash casserole, carrots, hash browns, mashed potatoes & more, including rolls & peach cobbler. Order here for pick-up April 14-17. Locations in Rialto & Victorville.
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DAILY GRILL: Easter feasts to-go can be pre-ordered through April 15, (dinner for two $69 or family meal for four to six $135) with starter salad, three sides, dessert of key lime pie or carrot cake, and entree choice of ham or turkey. A two-course Easter dine-in menu (28 per person) offered April 16-17, and includes salad or soup, two sides & ham entree. Offer details here. At 73061 El Paseo, Palm Desert. Reservations link.
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DENNY'S: Stretch a dollar for Easter, and take advantage of new "Endless Breakfast" special, offering "endless" buttermilk pancakes, cheesy scrambled eggs & hash browns starting at $6.99-$8.99. (Prices vary by location.) Bacon or sausage can be added for extra $.99. Offer available through June 21 for dine-in only. Details here. Find locations here.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Throw an at-home feast with Big Yellow Box takeout meals, that serve 10 to 12. Among options: Pulled Pork Party Pack ($85) with four pounds of pulled pork, slaw, barbecue beans, potato salad, rolls & Dickey’s Barbecue Sauce; Classic Sandwich Party Pack ($99) with 12 sandwiches, Caesar salad, potato salad; Original Party Pack ($110) - two pounds each of brisket & pulled pork, slaw, potato salad & barbecue beans; Wings & Ribs Party Pack ($115) including ribs, wings, mac & cheese, slaw, rolls; Texas Brisket Party Pack ($155) with four pounds of brisket, three large sides & rolls. Restaurants will be open Easter for dine-in or to-go, and don't forget: Kids eat free on Sundays. Website here for ordering. California locations here.
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EDDIE V'S: Prix fixe, three-course Easter brunch planned 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ($55 per adult/$16 child). Details. Special features choices of lobster bisque, salmon, salad, steak & eggs, quiche Lorraine, avocado & lump crab, plus bananas Foster. Children's brunch menu also available. A La Carte dinner options offered all day. Location in Palm Desert. Reservations here.
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EUROPA VILLAGE: On Easter Sunday at Bolero Restaurante, brunch will be served 10 .m. - 3p.m., complete with traditional holiday cuisine & Spanish favorites. Sunday, April 17th 10 am – 3 pm. Price: $79 adult; $39 child. For reservations, call 951-414-3802. Guests required to provide credit card for reservations. Located at 41150 Via Europa, Temecula. Info & menu link.
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FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO: Many choices here for Easter Sunday. At fine-dining Bistro, a $68-per-person special will include 14-ounce New York steak, lobster mac and cheese, asparagus, Cognac-peppercorn demi-glace and roast-tomato bearnaise. Reservations online or at (760) 342-5000. The more casual POM plans $36 Easter special 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. with braised boneless beef short ribs, potatoes, broccolini & red currant port demi-glace. Book here. And the Fresh Grill Buffet is serving Easter brunch & dinner, including a chocolate fountain. Menu here. $39.99 adults; $29.99 children; children under 3 are free. Reserve here. At 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio.
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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: A "3-Course Easter Weekend" special planned April 16 & 17. Entree selections include filet & crab-stuffed shrimp scampi or filet & lobster-tail scampi, plus salad and dessert, starting at $85. Children's menu also offered. Booking & details here. Location in Rancho Cucamonga.
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GASPAR'S RESTAURANT AT ALTISIMA WINERY: A special, prix-fixe menu planned for Easter weekend at the new winery, with each dish paired with an Altisima wine. $85 per person; $75 for wine club members. Located at 37440 De Portola Road, Temecula. Info & reservations here. 951- 422-2525.
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GELSON'S MARKETS: Place your orders soon for Passover & Easter dinners. Passover meals for four include beef brisket, chicken & sides of matzo balls with chicken broth, tzimmes, charosets, potato kugel, chopped beef liver & gefilte fish. Easter dinner options are ham, turkey, prime rib or brisket, with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce & rolls. Passover ordering info here, and Easter details here. Store in Rancho Mirage listed here.
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KRISPY KREME: This year's spring line-up includes all-new, filled minis — hand-decorated egg-shaped, shell-filled doughnuts in 16-count box. Selections include: Mini Chocolate Egg Doughnut; Mini Cake Batter Egg Doughnut; Mini Strawberries & Kreme™ Egg Doughnut; & fan-favorite Mini Chick Doughnut, with white Kreme, yellow icing, white sugar and decorated like a chick. Available through April 17. Info here.
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LORIMAR WINERY: An Easter Sunday brunch buffet planned 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 17, with Easter egg hunt, live music & bottomless mimosas for adults. Menu includes eggs Benedict, ham, build-your-own omelets, ceviche, salads, ribeye, mahi-mahi, beef tenderloin, desserts & more. $100 per adult / $90 per Wine Club adult and $20 per child / $18 Wine Club child (ages 4-12). Details & booking here. At 39990 Anza Road, Temecula.
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MISSION INN: Treat the family to award-winning Easter Brunch with array of culinary offerings, unique food stations & special appearance by the Easter Bunny. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Info & reservations here. At 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside.
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OAK MOUNTAIN WINERY: Easter Sunday Brunch is planned April 17, with eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, mini quiche, French toast, turkey, shrimp, pasta, mac and cheese, desserts & more. Prices: Wine Club Members $59; Guests $69; Children 10 and under $17. Advanced reservations required. Call (951) 699-9102 for tickets. Details. At 36522 Via Verde, Temecula.
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PANDA EXPRESS: Celebrate Easter with a freebie deal. Order Wok Fired Shrimp entrée (bowl, plate, bigger plate, cub meal or family meal) & get free, small a la carte entrée of choice with code WOKFIRED at checkout. The offer is underway through April 17, at participating locations. Promo details here. Location finder here.
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PECHANGA RESORT CASINO: Many Easter options here. Greak Oak Steakhouse plans $72 prix-fixe special with entree choices of lamb chops, filet mignon or salmon. Menu here. 1882 Cantina to serve menu that features pork chop with chile verde. Paisano's Easter prix-fixe menu ($55) includes main-course selections of linguine puttanesca & scallops or cavatelli pasta with duck confit ragu. And Kelsey's Easter offerings features a spring peas & ham appetizer and braised lamb shanks. At 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula.
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RED LOBSTER: The seafood chain extended its $19.99 "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" special to Easter weekend. Diners can endlessly mix and match shrimp choices, including Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Garlic Shrimp Scampi & Grilled Shrimp Skewer. Meals include side & unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Make sure to ask your server for details, as may not be included on menu. Offer applies weekends only: April 8-10 & 15-17. Website here. Find California locations here.
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THE PINNACLE RESTAURANT AT FALKNER WINERY: Easter Champagne Brunch, with live entertainment, will be served 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 17, with omelet & egg stations, carving station, desserts, children's offerings, plus shrimp, crab, pork belly tacos, seafood paella & more. $69.95/person (WineClub $59.95/person). Children (3-10) $26/(WineClub $21.00/child plus tax). Children under 3 free. Call for reservations at 951-676-8231, Ext. 4 or book online here. At 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula.
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TRIO PALM SPRINGS: Enjoy Easter Sunday brunch, April 17 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., with indoor dining or on misted patio. Website & menu. Among menu specialties: avocado toast; cinnamon swirl French toast; pastrami Benny; breakfast burrito; smoked salmon toast; grilled chicken panini; and chorizo chilaquiles. Location: 707 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Reservations here.
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WILDEST RESTAURANT & BAR: Easter Sunday Brunch, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 17, includes "Bottomless Beautiful Bubbles." Menu options include omelets, chicken & waffles, chilaquiles, salads and BBQ jackfruit carnitas. Website here for booking info. At 72990 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
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ALSO SEE: Inland Empire Easter Events: Egg Hunts, Bunny Brunches & More
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