Eat, drink, and be merry at these restaurants that may be open on Christmas Day!
While many families look forward to enjoying a big, homemade dinner on Christmas Day, that’s not the case for everyone – especially the person doing all the cooking!
If you’d like to celebrate Christmas by taking a day off from the kitchen, there’s a good chance you’ll have several other options available to you. Historically, many restaurants are open on Christmas Day, and this practice will continue in 2022.
You may remember a time when virtually everything was closed on Christmas, but these days you can almost always find somewhere to eat on December 25th. Even if you’re planning to prepare a Christmas feast at home, you may want to keep this list handy, just in case.
If Christmas movies have taught us anything, it’s that holiday dinners can be fraught with peril. The Grinch might stop by and empty your fridge, Cousin Eddie’s wife may burn the turkey, or the Bumpus hounds could run through your kitchen at any moment and steal Christmas dinner right off the table. You never know! 😉
Whether you’re looking for a place to go for a nice sit-down meal or you’re just hoping to grab a cup of coffee on your way to Grandma’s house, here are the restaurants that are expected to be open on Christmas in 2022.
Keep in mind that you may want to call ahead to the location nearest you, as hours may vary across some chains.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar will be open on Christmas.
Most Applebee’s restaurants are open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Contact your local restaurant for their hours and participation.
Benihana will serve up freshly grilled food from the hibachi on Christmas.
If you want to enjoy something other than traditional turkey or ham on Christmas, Benihana is open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for sushi and freshly grilled hibachi meals.
Ben’s Kosher Deli is open for dine-in and catering on Christmas.
Ben’s Kosher Deli maintains regular hours over Christmas and throughout the holidays, and they will also cater any holiday gathering in your home.
Select Boston Market locations will be serving up Christmas dinner.
On Christmas Day, select Boston Market locations will be open and serving traditional holiday meals. They also have Heat & Serve meals, hot sides, and whole pies for both pick-up and delivery.
Chart House will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Chart House will offer holiday meals on Christmas, or you can also pick up one of the restaurant’s hot and ready-to-serve Christmas To Go family packs instead.
Del Frisco’s Steakhouse will be open, too.
Del Frisco’s will have a special Christmas dinner menu available for dine-in on December 24th and 25th. Their regular dinner menu will be available, too!
Denny’s is open every day of the year, including Christmas.
Once upon a time, COVID forced some Denny’s locations to cut back on their normal 24-hour-a-day operating hours. Now, they’re back to their regular hours of operation, which include both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2022.
You can wine, dine, and shine at Del Frisco’s this Christmas.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse will be open on Christmas with its usual menu of steak, lobster, prime rib, and more. The restaurant will also be serving up a special prime rib holiday dinner on December 24th and 25. Book your reservation online now!
Many Dunkin’ locations will be open on Christmas Day.
Select Dunkin’ locations were open for business on Christmas in 2021, and we expect that practice to continue this year. Since Dunkin’ store hours do vary by location, you should contact your local Dunkin’ to verify their Christmas hours or check the Dunkin’ Mobile App before visiting on Christmas Day.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse will be open on Christmas, too.
All Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse locations in the US will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a special holiday menu. Online reservations are available for these dates now!
Select Golden Corral Restaurants will be open on Christmas Day.
While holiday hours do vary from one location to the next, some Golden Corral Restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Head on over here and enter your Zip Code to find the location nearest you.
Check with your local IHOP for their Christmas hours.
IHOP will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, although hours will vary by location.
Kona Grill is taking reservations for Christmas 2022.
In the past, Kona Grill has been open on Christmas Day, and they’re currently booking reservations for Christmas 2022. Check their online reservation system for available times at participating locations.
Most Legal Sea Foods are expected to be open on Christmas Day.
Last year, most Legal Sea Foods locations were open on Christmas Day, but each location set its own hours. This year, we’re expecting more of the same, so check in with your favorite location before making plans for a seafood Christmas dinner!
Marie Callender’s is expected to offer both dine-in and carry-out orders on Christmas.
All Marie Callender’s restaurants were open on Christmas Day of 2021. Their hours were generally from 10 AM to 6 PM, but they did vary by location. Contact your local restaurant for their holiday hours and special menu offerings!
Many McDonald’s restaurants will be open on Christmas Day.
If you have a picky eater who’s not a fan of fussy Christmas dinners, you can often swing through the McDonald’s drive-thru for a Happy Meal on the way home from grandma’s house.
Not all McDonald’s restaurants were open on Christmas 2021, though so be sure to check with your local franchise before heading out this year.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks will be serving a special Christmas dinner.
In addition to its regular menu, McCormick & Schmicks will offer a special Holiday Prix-Fixe menu on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, too. This page shows the special menu and a link to book a reservation online.
Morton’s The Steakhouse is usually open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining.
Morton’s was open on Christmas in 2021, and they also offered online ordering of their special Christmas dinner for delivery or curbside pickup. They haven’t officially announced their plans for Christmas 2022, but we do expect them to be open!
Some Panda Express locations may be open on Christmas.
Some Panda Express locations were open on Christmas Day 2021, but this is a decision made locally by each restaurant. If you’re craving Chinese food on Christmas, be sure to call ahead to see if your local Panda Express will be open!
Perkins serves three meals a day on Christmas.
Not only is Perkins normally open on December 25, but they also offered a special menu in 2021 that included a turkey dinner with pie and the option for seconds. They often close early on Christmas Eve, so be sure to call ahead for your location’s holiday hours.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill will be open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill will be open again this year on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The restaurant will be serving its full menu for dine-in, pick-up, or delivery!
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse was open for dine-in and takeout on Christmas Day 2021.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse locations are taking reservations for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. The restaurant is also offering seasonal takeout options for online ordering and pickup.
Shoney’s will serve up a Christmas Day feast on December 25.
Shoney’s will open on Christmas beginning at 11 AM, so you can enjoy all your holiday favorites from the restaurant’s All You Care to Eat Freshly Prepared Food Bar. Shoney’s Christmas Dinner is available for Dine-In or To-Go.
Many Sizzler locations are open on Christmas.
Select Sizzer locations are open on Christmas Day, and some will offer online ordering and curbside pickup, too! Check out the list of participating restaurants.
Some Sonic Drive-Ins may be open on Christmas Day.
Most Sonic locations are owned by independent franchisees, and some do remain open on Christmas. Be sure to contact your local Sonic before heading out to the Drive-In on Christmas Day!
Some Starbucks locations were open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Select Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, although hours do vary by location and may be reduced at some cafés. Contact your local café before heading out for that Peppermint Mocha!
Many Village Inn locations will operate on Christmas will modified hours.
Most Village Inn locations will be open for your Christmas Day celebration, but many will be operating under reduced hours. Be sure to call your favorite location before heading out on Christmas!
Waffle House is always open!
Waffle House is open 24/7, and Christmas Day is no exception. Where else would Santa go to satisfy his late-night waffle cravings?!
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