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Easter Sunday is April 5, 2026, and there are plenty of great restaurants around the Tampa Bay area that will be offering Easter dinner!
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Whether you want to dine in or take out, several options will keep you away from the kitchen so that you can relax and enjoy your day. We've created our list of places for Easter dinner for couples as well as local spots that are great for families.
As we get closer to Easter, if you're looking for family-friendly Easter events and egg hunts before you eat, check out Tampa Bay Parenting's list of the best Easter events in Tampa Bay.
Featured Easter Dinner in Tampa Bay
Easter Buffet Dinner Cruise on Yacht Starship in Tampa & Clearwater
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
- Locations: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa, and 25 Causeway Blvd. Slip #55, Clearwater
- Cost: Dinner cruise starts at $74.95 per person and children are $49.95
The Easter Bunny is ready to welcome you and the family aboard the Yacht Starship for a family-friendly dining cruise! In addition to your meal and live entertainment, the Easter Bunny will be hopping around to take photos with everyone. There are dinner cruise options at the Tampa and Clearwater locations. Dinner cruises include a complimentary house bar.
Yacht Starship also offers Easter Brunch cruises, so if you're looking for a great meal earlier in the day, check out our Easter Brunches blog!
More 2026 Easter Dinners in Tampa Bay
Easter Dinner at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach
Tradewinds will be serving up a plated Easter dinner at RumFish Grill, Pete's Gulf Bistro, and Palm Court Italian. Reservations are suggested. Call 727-363-2290 to reserve your spot.
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: Ybor: 2117 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, and Clearwater: 1241 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater
This Easter Sunday, Columbia is serving up delicious fare like Braised Lamb Shank “Navarre” ($36) and Baked Ham ($28), with Guava Cheesecake for dessert ($10). Kick up dinner a notch with a delicious Sangria!
ULELE
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Location: 1810 N. Highland Ave., Tampa
Head to Ulele along the Riverwalk for a special Easter menu, including Fire and Citrus Calamari, Blue Crab-Stuffed Florida Grouper, and Carrot Cake Bread Pudding, served alongside their regular menu.
Casa Santo Stefano Easter Dinner
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026,
- Location: 1607 N 22nd St., Tampa
Enjoy a three-course meal at Casa Santo Stefano for Easter dinner! The menu features Tostada Taormina, Baked Ham “Pocellino”, and House-Made Gelati.
Harpoon Harry's Crab House Easter Dinner
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 225 S. Franklin St, Tampa
What could be more Tampa than Easter Dinner at a crab house? Harpoon Harry's Crab House is serving their full dinner menu throughout the holiday, in addition to select specials like Tuna Tostadas, Salmon Oscar, and New York Style Cheesecake for dessert.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 1700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa and 131 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Ruth's Chris is open for lunch and dinner on Easter Sunday, and their full dinner menu will be available.
Timpano Hyde Park Italian-Inspired Easter Dinner
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Location: 1610 W Swann Ave, Tampa
Nestled in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Timpano is celebrating Easter with delicious specials available for dinner! Savor delicious eats like Crab Cakes, Charred Octopus, Mafaldine Pasta, or Bone-in Short Rib.
For dessert, delight in a decadent Carrot Cake, with brown butter, pineapple, and cream cheese. There will also be Easter cocktails available for purchase.
These specials are available in addition to Timpano Hyde Park’s signature a la carte menus, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy this Easter weekend.
Easter Sunday Experience
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 11 a.m.
- Location: Texas de Brazil, Tampa
Enjoy Easter dinner at Texas de Brazil Tampa with their full dinner experience available.
Bon Appetit Easter Brunch and Dinner Buffet
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location: 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin
- Cost: $99 per adult, children 10 and under $25
Go fancy with your Easter meal this year at Bon Appetit in Dunedin. Enjoy a welcome glass of champagne before indulging in an Easter buffet with dishes like Chilled Mussels, Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna, Easter Special Salad, Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Faroe Salmon Filet, and more! The buffet includes dessert and gourmet coffee, and an aromatic tea station.
Celebrate Easter Sunday
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Location: Valentino Ristorante Italiano
Enjoy a selection of delicious menu items curated by Executive Chef Ciro Mancini in Valentino Ristorante Italiano's luxurious ambiance!
Craft Tampa
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Location: 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa
- Cost: Start at $89.95 per person
Enjoy Easter dinner as you sail through downtown Tampa on a river cruise. There will be a special Easter menu along with their regular menu. Appetizers & craft cocktails will be available for purchase. There are two dinner sailings, one at 3 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
To Be Announced Easter Dinner in Tampa Bay
Spending Easter in Orlando and need some great local Easter Dinner restaurant ideas?
Looking to eat a little earlier? Here are a few great options for brunch below, and you can hop over to our full list of Easter brunch in Tampa Bay.
For even more Easter events, check out Things to Do For Easter in Tampa This Year.
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