Are you thinking about skipping all the meal prep and cooking this year? Here is a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day! Many are offering takeout and curbside, and all are taking safety precautions in response to COVID-19!
- Boston Market
- Holidays are Boston Market’s specialty, and this year, they’re making it even easier for you to get a great meal. While you can dine at select participating locations, Boston Market also has order pickups and meal deliveries available. Choose from their massive à la carte menu, or opt for your choice of prime rib, turkey, or ham. Plus, if you place your order early enough, they’ll even deliver to your house.
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- If you’re craving wings this holiday, you’re in luck! Some locations will have reduced holiday hours, so be sure to check with your local restaurant so you don’t miss out.
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Start a new holiday tradition of devouring plates of flavor-packed buffalo wings! The wild restaurant will be open on Christmas Day this year, but hours may vary by location. So be sure to check with your local restaurant first. Enjoy!
- Cracker Barrel
- Celebrate Christmas with Cracker Barrel’s heat-and-serve meals. You can order online and pick up a day or two before Christmas Day.
- NOTE: Cracker Barrel closes at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and isn’t open on Christmas Day. Pick up is between 12/21–12/28, while supplies last.
- A 24-hour notice is required for orders. Holiday meals come complete with ham, delicious sides, and your choice of pie. Yummy!
- Del Taco
- Del Taco will be open for all of your taco needs on Christmas day, but be sure to check the hours at your local restaurant.
- Denny’s
- Want breakfast for Christmas dinner this year? Denny’s is open 24/7 on both Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. Choose between “Denny’s on Demand,” a holiday to-go meal or dine-in options. You can expect holiday menu items like turkey and dressing and pies. Also, get free delivery on all orders now through December 20.
- Domino’s Pizza
- If you’re craving pizza this holiday, no shade! The popular pizzeria will be open and ready for pickup or delivery, proving there’s never a bad time for pizza. Plus, we’re all about those Home Alone cheese pizza vibes!
- Dunkin’
- No matter if you like your coffee hot or cold, you can pick it up at your local store on December 24 and December 25. Hours may vary, so check with your local spot.
- Plus, they have a delightful holiday menu with a Signature Peppermint Mocha Latte, Signature Gingerbread Latte, and more!
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Celebrate the season at Fleming’s Steakhouse! Their four-course Hall Wine Dinner Experience will let you enjoy exquisite pairings at your personal table in the restaurant or
virtually at home this season. - Fleming’s is closed on Christmas Day but open on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. local time—through curbside pickup is available starting at 12 p.m. Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation or order online.
- Celebrate the season at Fleming’s Steakhouse! Their four-course Hall Wine Dinner Experience will let you enjoy exquisite pairings at your personal table in the restaurant or
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Amp up your Christmas Day with some rock and roll! Most will be open until 9 p.m. on December 25, but check your local Hard Rock Cafe to make sure.
- Huddle House
- Huddle House will be open this Christmas so you can indulge in all of your breakfast faves.
- IHOP
- Let pancakes, bacon, and drip coffee give you the energy to get through the day! IHOP restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But hours may vary by restaurant location, so check with your local store first.
- McCormick & Schmick’s
- If you want seafood or surf and turf this year, McCormick & Schmick’s is the place to go! Make sure to get a reservation. Along with their regular dinner menu, the restaurant is serving an exclusive three-course prix-fixe all day December 24 and 25. You can also order a holiday prime rib feast to go.
- McDonald’s
- McDonald’s will be open on Christmas for your side-of-fries needs or full-meal munchies, but give them a call first to make sure you know the hours at your local store.
- Morton’s The Steakhouse
- Savor the holidays at Morton’s The Steakhouse! They are open and serving up delicious food this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Make sure you make a reservation, as seating will be limited due to limited capacity from COVID-19 restriction. You can also order to-go. We suggest ordering one of their famous sparkling cocktails!
- Panda Express
- Chinese food on Christmas = yass! Most Panda Express locations are open on December 25, but not all, so you should check with your closest location.
- Pieology
- Pieology Pizza is open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day. They’re cheering the season with daily specials for those with the Pie Life Rewards App. See the “PIE-OLIDAYS” specials below:
- Day 1 – 12/19 Two Cookies for $4.00
- Day 2 – 12/20 Premium Crust Upgrade
- Day 3 – 12/21 A Surprise & Delight
- Day 4 – 12/22 $2 off any Custom Pizza
- Day 5 – 12/23 $5 off $25 Purchase
- Day 6 – 12/24 BOGO
- Plus, if you order ahead for pickup, you get 10% off when using promo code “10OFF” at checkout.
- Pieology Pizza is open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day. They’re cheering the season with daily specials for those with the Pie Life Rewards App. See the “PIE-OLIDAYS” specials below:
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Celebrate with a steak dinner! Restaurant hours vary by location, but most Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Choose from a three-course seasonal special or the “Holiday Surf & Turf.” Celebrating at home? Make your dinner preparation easy and elegant with a full meals-to-go and Ruth’s Sides To Go menu.
- Sonic
- Get those slushes, tater tots, and Chili Cheese Coney hot dogs! Most Sonic locations are open for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. But be sure to check prior to pulling up.
- Starbucks
- Stay caffeinated on Christmas Day with a latte or Americano from your favorite coffee chain: Starbucks! The popular restaurant will be open all day long (check with your local shop to ensure). To make it even better, Starbucks will likely have some sort of sale during the holidays, whether it’s BOGO drinks or limited-edition Frappuccinos. Java good time!
- Waffle House
- Not surprising from a restaurant that’s known for never closing, Waffle House will be open 24/7 on Christmas Day. So stop by anytime you like for your breakfast-food fix. Don’t forget to pour on lots of syrup!
Restaurants Closed On Christmas
Here are some of the nation-wide restaurants that will not be open on Christmas Day.
- Bonefish Grill
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill
- Chili’s
- Cracker Barrel
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine
- Legal Seafood
- Old Country Buffet
- Outback Steakhouse
- Pieology
- Ted’s Montana Grill
- TGI Fridays
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Wendy’s
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