Where To Enjoy Easter Brunch Or Dinner In Barnegat-Manahawkin

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — For families who want Easter brunch or dinner, along with the luxury of not having to cook it themselves, several Barnegat-Manahawkin restaurants will be open Sunday, April 5, to take care of the preparation.

Don’t waste time, though. Tables book quickly.

Here are a few choices from the online reservation service OpenTable and more:

• Ott's Good Earth Garden (771 South Main St., West Creek)
• The Mainland Kitchen + Pub (151 NJ-71, Manahawkin)
• The Waterfront (361 East Lacey Road, Forked River)
• Captain's Inn (401 East Lacey Road, Forked River)
• The Gables (212 Centre St., Beach Haven)
• Raimondo's (1101 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom)
• Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI (350 West 8th St., Ship Bottom)
• Engleside Inn (30 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven)
• Daddy O (4401 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach)
• Tuckers Tavern (101 Southwest Ave, Beach Haven)
• Jersey Girl Kitchen & Market (400 N Bay Ave., Beach Haven)
  

Several casual restaurants are open for Easter as well, including Applebee’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Chili’s, Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, Perkins, Red Lobster and Texas Roadhouse.

As always, it’s a good idea to call ahead to make sure the chain locations near you are open.