Some restaurant chains will be open for dining in, and many more restaurants are offering holiday meals for takeaway on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so you can still enjoy a meal at home without having to cook or worry about cleaning a pile of pots, pans and oven dishes after the fact. We’ve rounded up a list of restaurants that are open on Christmas Day, either for dine-in or pick-up options. Some of these restaurants require you to place pre-orders a few days before Christmas, so be sure to check ordering deadlines with your nearest location. Also, as with all business hours, these Christmas hours may vary by location, so we definitely recommend still calling ahead and confirming hours—and the details of any holiday dining deals—before heading out to any of these establishments on Christmas Day.
15 Restaurants Open Christmas 2022
Boston Market
Select Boston Market locations will be open on Christmas Day, serving a traditional plated meal for $13.99 that includes your choice of ham, turkey or chicken, as well as two sides, a dinner roll and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie. Check their website for a list of participating locations. They also will cater your event if ordered by 12/19/22.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Macaroni Grill is open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day. According to their website, they will be serving all of your Italian favorites for dine-in, take-out and delivery.
IHOP
A solid choice because it is one of the few places still open 24 hours a day. It does vary by location though, and some choose to run reduced hours on Christmas, so just call ahead before heading out.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
The steakhouse is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to their website. They are also offering takeaway Christmas meals for those celebrating at home.
Arby’s
Most Arby’s are open limitedly on Christmas Eve, and most, but not all, are closed on Christmas. Definitely call ahead.
Domino’s Pizza
Holiday hours vary by store and franchise, a company spokesperson said, so it’s best to call ahead to your local branch to check their Christmas opening details.
Starbucks
Need a caffeine fix on Dec. 25? Christmas opening and closing times will vary by Starbucks location. Starbucks Stories and News released this November 2, 2022 blurb, ‘This holiday season, Starbucks store hours vary by location and stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs. We recommend customers look for specific store hours using the Starbucks® app or by visiting our website store locator: Starbucks.com/store-locator.’
McDonald’s
“Hours vary by location, but most McDonald’s are open on holidays," a company spokesperson told Parade.com. Use the McDonald’s store locator to confirm opening details for your local restaurant.
Buca di Beppo
The Italian restaurant chain will only be opening their Excalibur and Universal locations this Christmas Day. But they are open before the big day to host holiday parties and are available for catering large groups too.
Waffle House
Waffle House never sleeps! The chain is traditionally open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Shoney’s
The family-friendly chain will open at 11:00 a.m. on Christmas Day with dine-in and to-go options. “You and your family can enjoy all your holiday favorites from our All You Care to Eat Freshly Prepared Food Bar,” their website says. “We’re talking slow-roasted turkey, tender sliced ham, roast beef with mushrooms and gravy and all your favorite (sides).”
Fogo de Chao
All U.S. Fogo de Chao locations will be open on Christmas, a company spokesperson confirmed. Christmas Eve hours are 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Christmas Day hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Benihana
Benihana restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve, and a few will be on Christmas Day, but the company says they have not yet confirmed hours.
Applebee’s
Select Applebee’s locations will be open on Christmas Day, so check with your local restaurant before stopping in.
Baker’s Square
Baker’s Square locations will be open on Christmas Day, closing at 6 p.m. Next, check out these 25 festive Christmas tree decor ideas!
