Where To Enjoy Easter Brunch Or Dinner Around Manalapan

MANALAPAN, NJ — For families who want Easter brunch or dinner, along with the luxury of not having to cook it themselves, several restaurants around Manalapan 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:

• Olde Silver Tavern (149 Freehold Road, Manalapan)
• La Lupa (123 NJ-33, Manalapan)
• The Greek Spot (130 NJ-33 6, Manalapan)
• The Sycamore Grille at Knob Hill Golf Club (1 Shinnecock Drive, Manalapan)
• Rings Mediterranean Cuisine (299 U.S. 9, Manalapan)
• Anemos Greek Cuisine (333 U.S. Highway 9, Englishtown)
• Mahzu (430 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold)
• 618 (618 Park Avenue, Freehold)

Several upscale chains with locations throughout New Jersey have announced Easter hours as well, including familiar names like Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. It’s a good idea to call ahead for reservations.

Several casual restaurants are also open for Easter, 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.