These Are The Restaurants That Will Be Open On Christmas Eve And Christmas Day

Christmas Eve is full of hustle and bustle, and Christmas Day gets pretty boring after all the gifts are open.

Don’t judge. You KNOW you get bored and stir crazy about 4pm!

It’s way more conducive to feeling the Christmas spirit — aka NOT doing dishes — to go out to dinner on both days.

BUT, it’s Christmastime. What the heck is open?

Don’t worry. We got you.

These Restaurants Are Open On Christmas Eve And Christmas Day

Applebee’s

Most locations will be open on both Christmas Eve and limited hours on Christmas. Check with your local Applebee’s location for exact hours.

Benihana

Why not partake in some festive sushi and steak? This popular Japanese steakhouse will be open on both Christmas Eve AND Christmas day. Hours will vary by location, so check with your local restaurant for store hours.

Bonefish Grill

I just recently discovered Bonefish Grill, and YUM!! You’ll be happy to know that Bonefish Grill is open on Christmas Eve. They are letting their employees take Christmas day off, however. Check with your local restaurant for hours.

Boston Market

Lucky us, Boston Market restaurants will be open normal business hours on Christmas Eve. They will also be open limited hours on Christmas Day. Check with your local restaurant for those exact hours.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

One of my FAVORITE Italian food locations, Carrabba’s Italian Grill will be open on Christmas Eve. I just may take advantage! They are closed on Christmas day. Check with your local restaurant for hours.

Chili’s

If Chili’s is in your plans for Christmas Eve, make sure you get there pretty early. All locations will be closing at 6pm, and they will be closed on Christmas Day.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is my family’s usual Christmas Eve breakfast tradition. All locations will be open in the morning of Christmas Eve, but will be closing at 2 p.m. They are taking Christmas off, and will be closed Christmas Day.

Dunkin’ Donuts

Dunkin’ stores will totally vary by location. Many Dunkin’ stores will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. You want to check with your local store for exact hours before showing up.

Fleming’s

Fleming’s will be open on Christmas Eve, but hours will vary by location. All of their locations will be closed on Christmas Day. Check with your local Fleming’s for exact Christmas Eve hours.

Golden Corral

Most locations will be open on Christmas Eve, and many will stay open on Christmas. Check with your local Golden Corral restaurant to confirm hours before you show up.

IHOP

Who doesn’t love pancakes for Christmas?!? IHOP will, in fact, be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But, just like all of these restaurants, check with your local store for exact hours.

Maggiano’s

Maggiano’s restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve for your shopping and eating festivities. Hours will vary, so check with your local location. Maggiano’s will be closed on Christmas day.

McDonald’s

Looking for somewhere FAST to drive thru and get done? MOST McDonald’s in the U.S. will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Check with your local locations to confirm and check hours.

Olive Garden

All Olive Garden locations will be open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas Day.

Outback Steakhouse

I’m not going to lie; I’ve been craving Outback recently!! Luckily, they are open on Christmas Eve, but restaurant hours may vary. All Outback Steakhouse locations will be closed on Christmas Day.

Red Lobster

Many locations will be open on both Christmas Eve, and open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day. Check with your favorite location to verify exact hour.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

You might just want to make a Christmas splurge! Ruth’s Chris will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Check with your local restaurant for exact hours.

Starbucks

I feel a little bad for the baristas, but I love to hit up Starbucks early on Christmas Eve morning. It will totally depend on the store if they are open or not. Starbucks fans can find specific store hours by using the Starbucks app or by visiting their website store locator: Starbucks.com/store-locator. OR, you can always just ask a barista.