Traditionally, Easter ushers in colorful egg hunts, religious services and a meal shared with family and friends. While the main dish varies from table to table, many opt for glazed ham and pot roast for dinner, while others whip up brunches full of quiche, deviled eggs and hot cross buns.

For many, the holiday is the perfect chance to get out of the house and take the family out to eat rather than slave away behind the stove.

If you’re planning on dining out this weekend and have yet to make a reservation, you’ll want to act fast. Several local eateries are serving up special Easter menus, some with visits from the Easter Bunny himself. Menu highlights include several buffets featuring endless egg dishes, stuffed pancakes and thick-cut French toast, while some eateries are breaking out unique treats like candied bacon.

What’s open on Easter Sunday?

111 Chop House – 111 Shrewsbury St., Worcester

2 Chefs Restaurant & Bar – 317 West Boylston St., Worcester

Anna’s Table – 16 Brooks Pond Road, Leominster

Bocado Tapas Wine Bar – 82 Winter St., Worcester

Eller’s Restaurant – 190 Main St., Cherry Valley

Honest Town Eats – 13 Central St., Southbridge

Livia’s Dish, a Unique Dining Experience – 1394 Main St., Worcester

Lou Roc’s Diner – 1074 West Boylston St., Worcester

Maxwell Luciano’s Banquet & Conference Center at Union Station – 2 Washington Square, Worcester

Miss Worcester Diner – 300 Southbridge St., Worcester

Nancy Chang – 372 Chandler St., Worcester

Post Office Pub – 1 Ray Street/Route 140, North Grafton

Sole Proprietor – 118 Highland St., Worcester

Spencer Country Inn – 500 Main St., Spencer

Table Twelve Kitchen & Bar – 175 West Boylston St., West Boylston

Via Italian Table – 89 Shrewsbury St., Worcester

In need of sweet treats?

If you’re looking for sweet treats to hide within the depths of that Easter basket, there is a plethora of local chocolate and sweet shops offering up temptations for the hopping holiday.

Bri’s Sweet Treats – Worcester Public Market, 160 Green St., Worcester

Hebert’s Candy Mansion – 574 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury