Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: Inland Empire

INLAND EMPIRE, CA —Hop to it: It's time to start planning your 2021 Passover and Easter feasts!

This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 4, while Passover begins March 27 and extends through April 4. For our annual Patch dining guide, we've rounded up several restaurants' stand-out specials — for to-go or on-site dining - that deserve a look.

And as many eateries offer limited-capacity for on-site gatherings, snag your seats soon.

Enjoy, and Happy Passover & Happy Easter, from Patch!

NOTE: Always check with establishments to confirm specials are proceeding as planned, and if you know of other eateries in your neighborhood with Passover or Easter specials, share with readers in the comments section.

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AGUA CALIENTE RESORT CASINO: Dine at home with takeout, chef-prepared feast from the resorts. Menu includes honey-spiced glazed ham with peach chutney, along with carrot- ginger soup, salad, sides and lemon meringue pie for dessert. ($210 and serves six to eight.) Pre-orders due 5 p.m. March 31 for pick-up Easter Sunday. Order link here. Agua Caliente resorts are at: 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs; and 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage.

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: Add a sweet treat to your Easter table with "Hopscotch the Bunny Ice Cream Cake." New this year, the dessert features white chocolate bunny ears and feet, a bed of grass made of icing and sprinkles, and can be ordered with white or chocolate cake and any Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavor. Find shops here.

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COCO'S BAKERY RESTAURANT: A "Holiday Ham Feast," serving four to six, offers ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies, cinnamon apples, dinner rolls & choice of pie. Available April 1-4 and starting at $84.99, the meal is packaged cold and comes with simple, heating instructions. Smaller options also offered. Choose your nearest Coco's to begin your online order. Info. California locations found here.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: All restaurants will be open Easter for dine-in (where available), carry-out, curbside or contactless delivery. One spring special: Dickey's Classic Family Pack, that serves four with pulled pork, brisket, BBQ beans, slaw, potato salad, rolls, BBQ sauce, pickles & onions. And ... don't miss "Kids Eat Free Sunday" with a free* Kid's Meal with an order of $10 or more using code: KEFOLO. Check here for menu info. Find your nearest locale here.

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EDDIE V'S PRIME SEAFOOD: A family-style Easter dinner, serving two or four to six, is offered for takeout, featuring shrimp cocktail, tenderloin or sea bass, asparagus, au gratin potatoes & bananas foster butter cake. Pre-order for pickup April 2-4. Additionally, dining rooms offer prix- fixe brunch menu of Lobster Quiche Florentine, King Crab Omelet with Three Citrus Hollandaise & Crispy Chicken White Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuit. Go to this link to order or book reservation. Location in Palm Desert.

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EL TORITO: The "All-You-Can-Eat Award Winning Sunday Brunch" returns Easter Sunday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.Start with plate of Churro Pancakes & move on to brunch stations with fajitas, tacos, made-to-order omelettes, soups, salads, desserts & more. Info here. Find your nearest El Torito here.

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FALKNER WINERY & THE PINNACLE RESTAURANT: An Easter Champagne Brunch is planned with plated dishes & à la carte options. Offerings: multiple food stations featuring Mediterranean-style cuisine; complimentary glass of Champagne for 21+; discounted wines by glass; specialty cocktails; plus special Easter gifts for all children. Live music by Duo Alex & Esther from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. To RSVP: 951-676-8231 option 4. Details & full menu link here. Falkner is at 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: The eatery is serving a three-course, Easter special on-site April 3-4, ($80 per person, but price may vary by locale). Featured: filet mignon paired with crab-stuffed shrimp or lobster tail scampi. Or dine at home with the Easter filet menu or Filet Wellington family feast to-go. Menu & reservation or ordering details here. Location in Rancho Cucuamonga.

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GELSON'S: Markets offer Easter and Passover holiday meals. Passover's beef brisket option includes chicken, matzo balls, tzimmes, charoset, potato kugel, chopped beef liver & gefilte fish. Easter meal features turkey, prime rib brisket and ham, plus sides, in servings for two, six or eight. Orders due April 2. Info here. Gelson's is at 36101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage.

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LORIMAR VINEYARD & WINERY: Easter Sunday brunch & bottomless mimosas, with live music & egg hunt, planned for April 4. Among menu choices: rib eye; ham; grilled & smoked salmon; desserts & pastries; eggs Benedict & more. Reservation link here. Lorimar is at 39990 Anza Road in Temecula.

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MARIE CALLENDER'S: Take-home Easter feasts include muffin or quiche platter that serves eight-10 with muffins or quiches in ham, bacon or vegetable. Also offered the "Ham Dinner Family Meal for 4," with ham served with chipotle glaze, potatoes, gravy, vegetables and cornbread, and "Roasted Turkey Family Meal for 4," featuring turkey with stuffing, gravy, potatoes and cranberry sauce. Or order "Pot Pie Meals for 4," with four mini pot pies, salad and cornbread. And keep it sweet with limited-time strawberry pie. Pre-order online or at local restaurants March 26 through April 4. Nearby locale in Riverside. Location finder here.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE. An Easter menu, featuring prime rib, will be offered April 2-4 for on-site dining where permitted. And for to-go options: $159 package serves four with salad, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, ham, sides and dessert. See menu details here. Location: Palm Desert.

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OLIVE GARDEN: Celebrate at home with "Family-Style Meals" to-go. Choose from "Family Bundle" (large pan of lasagna, jumbo house salad and breadsticks), or "Family-Size Pans" with such options as Fettucine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana and more. Add bottle of wine, starting at $15, to-go, where permissible. Order online & have your meal delivered right to your car. Find ordering info here. Find your nearest Olive Garden here.

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PECHANGA RESORT CASINO: Take home a feast to-go that features cranberry-glazed ham or braised lamb shanks, plus salad, sides, rolls & carrot cake. The package ($160) serves six. Order deadline: Friday, March 26, for pick-up Easter Sunday. Pechanga is at 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. See ordering link here.

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ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL: Enjoy Easter at home with takeout & delivery of entire menu, or the Premium Feast for Five ($50) that includes choice of chicken parmesan or chicken marsala, fettuccine alfredo or spaghetti & meatballs, salad and rosemary peasant bread. Book for reservations or takeout/delivery here. Locations: 3591 Grand Oaks, Corona; 27490 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands; 41221 Margarita Road, Temecula.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Order Easter takeout feast for four ($180), featuring salad, beef tenderloin, garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach & cheesecake. Pick-up April 4. Or check for on-site dining with regular menu and Tomahawk for two. For more info & ordering and reservation details, follow this link. Nearest restaurant in Palm Desert. Location finder here.

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SHERMAN'S DELI & BAKERY: Complete Passover takeout options are available for pick-up March 27, including a Seder package that serves 12. See flyer here for menu details. Orders due by noon Wednesday, March 24, and last-minute orders will be on first-come, first-served basis.Locations in Palm Desert & Palm Springs.

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SMALL BARN OLD TOWN: Special Easter brunch & dinner menus planned and will include many signature dishes. Brunch will be 10 a.m to 3 p.m., with dinner service 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Website here. Small Barn is at 28535 Old Town Front St., Temecula.
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THE VINEYARD ROSE RESTAURANT AT SOUTH COAST WINERY: Enjoy on-site dining or takeout for brunch & dinner. Brunch offerings include "Rolling Hills Bananas Foster Pancakes," with dinner selections of salmon, short ribs & more. On-site Sunday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Easter Bunny will greet guests and present Easter baskets to children 12 and under. Details here. Vineyard Rose is at 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula. See ordering link here.
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET: Passover and Easter dinners (brisket, salmon, ham and turkey), that serve eight, can be pre-ordered from stores, along with such sides as latkes, kugel, crab cakes, sherry-glazed beets & fingerling potatoes. Ordering deadlines may vary by store. Find your local Whole Foods here.
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