Want to enjoy a delicious holiday dinner and skip all the prep and cleanup? There’s no shame in dining out on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve. True, many restaurants close to celebrate the holiday and give employees a day off. But not all of them.
To help ensure you have a great meal this holiday, We’ve done the research for you and rounded up a list of the best restaurants open on Christmas Day in 2022. Some are also offering Christmas food specials to keep you feeling the spirit. Many are offering takeout and curbside too. Bon appétit!
This neighborhood bar and grill will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year. It’s a good idea to call ahead for your local Applebee’s hours.
Benihana is open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day, and they encourage you to book via Opentable. They also have family meals and sushi for takeout, curbside or delivery. Plus, take advantage of their gift card deals! You can get a $10 promotional card with a purchase of $50 in gift cards and get $60 in promotional cards when you purchase $200 in gift cards. These offers are valid until December 31, and you can use the cards from Jan. 2 to March 31, 2023.
On Christmas Day and Christmas Eve, open locations will serve special holiday meals for dine-in and to-go, including three-course meals with a choice of entrée, a cup of soup or dinner salad, cornbread muffin, red-skinned mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, Italian green beans and pumpkin pie.
Family meals with roasted turkey, holiday ham and whole pumpkin pie will also be offered to enjoy wherever your holiday takes you. Check your local diner’s hours.
Plus, when you purchase their red velvet cake, chocolate peppermint cheesecake or candy cane chocolate cream pie, Black Bear Diner will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish!
Holidays are Boston Market’s specialty, and this year is no different. You can dine in or order a heat-and-serve meal for pickup or delivery. Choose from their massive à la carte menu, prime rib, turkey or ham, and sides. You can pick up your pre-made dinner between December 17 and January 1. Plus, if you place your order early enough, they’ll even deliver to your house; just make sure to place your order by December 19.
If you’re craving wings this holiday, you’re in luck! Some locations will have reduced holiday hours. Check with your local restaurant, so you don’t miss out.
While Cracker Barrel closes at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, you can still celebrate Christmas with Cracker Barrel’s heat-and-serve meals. Order online and pick up a day or two before Christmas Day. Earn a $10 or $5 bonus card (depending on your Christmas food selection) when you pick up on December 22 or 23. Holiday meals come complete with your choice of ham or prime rib, delicious sides and your choice of pie. Yummy!
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Head to Del Frisco’s for a Christmas Day feast with the chef’s featured prime rib. It comes with horseradish cream, red wine au jus and chateau mashed potatoes. The regular menu will also be available. Be sure to make a reservation!
Del Taco will be open for all your taco needs on Christmas Day, but be sure to check the hours at your local restaurant.
Want breakfast for Christmas dinner this year? Denny’s is open 24/7 on both Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. Call your local Denny’s to confirm times.
No matter if you like your coffee hot or cold, you can pick it up at your local store on December 24 and 25. Hours may vary, so check with your local spot.
The popular Brazilian restaurant is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They also have carry-out and delivery options for a holiday meal at home. Contact your local restaurant to make your reservations well in advance.
Fogo also has a special holiday gift card promotion available through December 31. Receive holiday bonus cards for gift card purchases: get $25 for every $125 gift card purchased, $75 for every $100 gift card and $100 for every $400 gift card. Bonus cards are valid for redemption between January 2 and March 26, 2023.
Get all the “fixins” for a holiday feast at the Golden Corral, where most locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — but check your local restaurant to confirm. Three entrees will be included in the Christmas food specials this year: a whole roasted turkey, holiday glazed ham and holiday roast beef available as a carving station or to go.
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.
Let pancakes, bacon and drip coffee give you the energy to get through the day! IHOP restaurants are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But hours may vary by restaurant location, so check with your local store first. They’re offering a special holiday menu with festive treats like seasonal French toast! And get a $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 gift card.
This restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve and Day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at all locations nationwide. In honor of the Christmas holiday, Kona Grill will be offering its full menu and serving up prime rib, ham, turkey and Christmas food specials. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Legal Sea Foods will be open on Christmas so you can have your traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes. Even better, receive a $40 bonus card for every $200 in gift card purchases, and a portion of proceeds will be donated to support the search for cures at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Macaroni Grill locations will be open nationwide on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Of course, guests looking to celebrate from the comfort of their own home can order Macaroni Grill’s delicious menu for takeout or delivery. If you’re dining in, we suggest you make reservations.
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 on December 24 and 25.
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 (some franchises may be closed, or close early).
Metro Diner is open and serving heat-and-serve holiday feasts to go, featuring fresh baked ham or roasted turkey paired with traditional sides to enjoy around your table, along with limited-time seasonal specials available in the diner, for to go and delivery. Preorders are now through Dec. 22 for Christmas Day.
Plus, if you purchase $250 in a holiday feast or catering order and get a $20 gift card, spend $400 and get a $50 gift card.
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 to feast on their three-course Christmas dinner, which features a winter salad, chateaubriand (a cut of tenderloin) and a chocolate cake for dessert. You can also order to go for a wonderful meal at home!
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.
All Perkins locations are open on Christmas Eve, and most will be open on Christmas Day, varying by location, so call ahead to your local restaurant. Perkins is also taking holiday pie orders now for pickup or delivery.
They will hold their annual Christmas dinner, featuring a three-course meal for only $25. Reservations are suggested.
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. They are also available for hosting your next party or event! Celebrating at home? Make your dinner preparation easy and elegant with full meals to go and Ruth’s Sides To Go menu.
Select locations of this popular chain are included in restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Smith & Wollensky promises to “make your holiday memorable” with their signature winter menu, which features hearty seasonal flavors such as prime dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and exceptional bar fare. But don’t miss out on their special “Holiday Wine by the Glass” list of wines usually only available by the bottle. Cheers to that! Reserve a table now.
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.
Stay caffeinated on Christmas Day with a seasonal latte or Americano from your favorite coffee chain: Starbucks! Many locations will be open, but some will be closed (including those inside Target stores), and plenty will close early (check with your local shop to ensure).
STK Steakhouse will be open on Christmas Day and featuring Christmas food specials, including prime rib. Their regular menu will be available too.
This American steakhouse brand will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to serve up its full menu of fresh seafood, mouthwatering appetizers, decadent entrees and hand-cut steaks. In addition, guests looking to celebrate from the comfort of home can order carryout by calling their local restaurant or by visiting the Sullivan’s website. Note that hours may vary by location.
Plus, get a bonus card starting with a $100 gift card purchase — the more you buy, the higher the bonus card amount. Valid on gift card purchases through the end of the year and redeemable from January 1 through March 31, 2023.
Open on Christmas Day this year; you will also receive a free $15 gift card when you purchase a $50 gift card!
Not surprising, from a restaurant that’s known for never closing, Waffle House will continue to 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!
Do DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and Seamless Deliver on Christmas?
If you’re planning to order in on Christmas Eve or Day, it can be convenient to utilize a food delivery service. Some of the most popular ones who likely work with many restaurants in your area are DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and Seamless, and you can order on Christmas for delivery or pickup depending on if the eatery is open. Many are, but be sure to check in the app earlier in the day, so you’re in the know before dinnertime. As always, when ordering delivery, be sure to tip your driver!
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