40 restaurants will open Christmas 2024

‘Tis the season for family gatherings, holiday parties and lots of cooking.

Christmas is supposed to be about spending time with the ones you love, so we can’t say we blame you if you’re tired of spending most of your day in the kitchen.

Don’t feel like cooking this year? There are plenty of restaurants open for business on December 25th. From sit-downs to fast food restaurants and everything in between, here’s a list of places to eat on Holly Jolly Day.

Applebee’s‘p

For Christmas some Applebee’s restaurants across the country will be open, with some having reduced hours. To find opening hours for your local restaurant, you can call ahead or visit the chain’s website.

Arby‘p

Craving a meaty sandwich for Christmas? Most Arby’s locations will be open on the holidays, but opening hours may vary from store to store. Customers can call ahead or visit the chain’s website to confirm opening hours.

Bar Louie

Bar Louie restaurants across the country will be open on December 25, with hours varying by location. Visit the chain’s opening hours to find your local restaurant website.

Bertucci’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta

Bertucci’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta opens its doors at Christmas between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. In addition to dine-in service, the restaurant will also offer curbside, pick-up and delivery.

Brio Italian Grill

Brio Italian Grill will be open over Christmas between 11am and 9pm for dine-in, takeout, curbside and delivery.

Well done! Italian cuisine

for Christmas, Well done! Italian cuisine will be open between 11am and 9pm for anyone who wants to enjoy a holiday lunch or dinner. In addition to dining, the restaurant will also offer curbside, pickup and delivery.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Sore Buffalo Wild Wingsa select number of locations will be open on December 25, with hours varying by location. Local hours are available online.

Burger King

Burger King holiday hours vary by franchise location, but some will be open for Christmas. Customers can check their local restaurant’s opening hours on the chain’s app or website.

Chart House

Chart House customers can visit the restaurant on December 25 for a three-course holiday menu with a variety of dishes including lobster bisque, clam chowder, filet mignon, prime rib, cheesecake, lava cake and more.

Chevy’s Fresh Mex

Chevy’s Fresh Mex will be open on December 25 between 10.00 – 20.00. The restaurant serves a brunch menu between 10am and 3pm and its regular menu all day.

Denny’s

Denny’s restaurants are open at Christmas. Customers can check their location’s holiday hours online.

Domino’s

Domino’s stores in the US are not required to open on Christmas, but some will be open for business on the holiday. Customers can check their local store’s opening hours online.

Dunkin’

Since Dunkin‘ opening hours vary from place to place, some will be open for Christmas while others will be closed. To check each store’s hours of operation, customers can use the Dunkin’ app.

Eddie Merlot’s

Eddie Merlot’s Restaurants will be open between 11am and 8pm this Christmas and will be serving a limited time holiday menu.

El Torito

Between 9:00 and 20:00 local time on December 25, El Torito locations will be open. The restaurant will serve an all-you-can-eat Christmas brunch buffet between 9am and 2pm with a ham and tri-tip carving station, a taco station, Mexican favorites, soups, salads, a dessert bar, unlimited champagne and more . Between 2pm and 8pm, the regular menu is served.

Fogo de Chão

Fogo de Chão restaurants are open during Christmas between 11.00 and 21.00

Golden Corral

Golden Corral hours vary by location this Christmas, but customers can check their local restaurant’s hours online.

Happy Joe’s

Happy Joe’s restaurants are open on the public holiday. Local opening times are available on the chain’s website.

Huddle House

Participant Huddle House locations will be open between 6am and 10pm over Christmas. Customers should confirm their local restaurant’s hours in advance.

IHOP

IHOP will be open for Christmas, but customers should confirm their local restaurant opening times in advance as they may vary.

Jimmy John‘p

Many Jimmy John’s locations will be open at Christmas. Customers can check the restaurant’s app to confirm their location’s hours.

Jollibee

Fast food fans can stop by most Jollibee locations throughout the country for Christmas. Local opening hours are available on the chain’s website website.

Kona Grill

Kona Grill will be open on the bank holiday between 10.00 – 22.00 in all places throughout the country on 25 December.

Macaroni grill

Macaroni grill places will be open to anyone who doesn’t feel like cooking this Christmas.

McCormick and Schmick‘p

McCormick & Schmick’s open during Christmas. The restaurant will serve its regular dinner menu along with a three-course holiday menu with items including filet mignon, pork chop, swordfish, cheesecake, apple pie and more.

McDonald‘p

McDonald’s hours vary from location to location. Most places will be open for Christmas, while some will be closed. Customers can use the chain’s store locator tool to confirm local opening hours.

Perkins American Food Company

Participant Perkins American Food Company places will be open during Christmas between 7.00 – 22.00. Customers should confirm their local restaurant’s opening hours in advance.

Red lobster

On the 25th of December Red lobster restaurants in the US will be open between 11am and 9pm for dine-in and to-go orders.

Scooter’s coffee

On December 25, most were Scooter’s coffee locations will be open during the holidays. As hours may vary from location to location, customers are encouraged to call ahead for hours.

Sheetz

Sheetza restaurant and convenience chain, opens its doors to customers at Christmas.

Shoney‘p

Shoney’s restaurants open at 11 on Christmas and will serve a special festive feast.

Sizzler

Participant Sizzler the locations will be open at normal times during Christmas.

Sonic

Sonic Holiday opening hours vary from place to place, but some restaurants stay open during Christmas. Customers can check opening hours for their location in the chain’s app.

Starbucks

Some Starbucks locations will be open for Christmas, while others may be closed. To check each location’s holiday hours, customers can visit Starbucks appor website .

STK Steakhouse

STK Steakhouse restaurants will be open on Christmas between 11:00 and 22:00

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Sullivan’s Steakhouse will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 25 and have a limited-time holiday menu.

Waffle House

Waffle House restaurants are open all day every day, including Christmas.

Wayback burgers

A selected number Wayback burgerslocations open on December 25th. Customers should confirm their local restaurant’s opening hours in advance.

Wendy’s

Many Wendy’s locations will be open this Christmas. To find exact holiday times, customers can visit the chain’s location finder .

Wing snob

Most Wing snoblocations will be open over Christmas, with some closed during the holiday season. Customers can find exact opening times on the restaurant’s website.