Restaurants Open Christmas Day 2019

Published On : Wednesday Dec 18 2019

WHILE MOST BUSINESSES close their doors on Christmas Day, some restaurants welcome diners who need a quick bite, a cup of coffee or would simply prefer not to cook the Christmas meal themselves.

Here is a list of major food places open Christmas Day:

Boston Market.
Buca di Beppo.
Chart House.
Chevys Fresh Mex.
Denny’s.
El Torito.
Fleming’s.
Fogo de Chao.
Hard Rock Cafe.
Huddle House.
IHOP.
Joe’s Crab Shack.
Legal Sea Foods.
Luby’s.
Marie Callender’s.
Old Country Buffet.
Ruth’s Chris.
Ryan’s.
Sizzler.
Starbucks.
Village Inn.
Waffle House.

Note that many of these restaurants require reservations in advance and may be serving limited menus. Also be aware that some franchises within a chain may be closed (or open limited hours), even though corporate locations are open. When in doubt, call ahead or check your preferred location’s hours online in advance.

Boston Market

Select locations (see a list on Boston Market’s website) will be open and will offer plated holiday meals.

Buca di Beppo

Buca di Beppo will continue to serve its family-style entrees on Christmas Day, with locations opening at 11 a.m. that day. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Chart House

Most locations will be open Christmas Day, and reservations are required. Chart House will serve a special holiday menu featuring seafood, craft cocktails, prime rib and more.

Chevys Fresh Mex

Chevys will be serving Christmas Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and its regular menu all day. Some locations will remain closed. See a list on Chevys’ website.

Denny’s

Most locations will be open on Christmas. Order from the Holiday Delights section of the menu to get holiday pies and other special menu items.

El Torito

Most locations will be open and serving a Christmas brunch from 10 am. to 3 p.m., as well as offering a ham and tri-tip carving station.

Fleming’s

A short list of locations (17 of them to be precise) will be open Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. See the full list on the chain’s website. These locations will serve a three-course holiday meal.

Fogo de Chao

Want an all-you-can-eat Christmas meal? Fogo de Chao’s Christmas Day hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at many locations. Hours may vary, however, and reservations are strongly encouraged.