Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a stress-free meal off their wish list. A number of restaurant chains will be open Christmas Day. Here are some low-cost and moderate-price options. As always, we urge you to call ahead and confirm, as some independently-operated franchises opt to close on Christmas or limit their hours.
- Denny’s: Christmas is actually the diner chain’s busiest day of the year. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all 24-hours of Christmas Day.
- IHOP: Open all day (24-hours restaurants will keep to schedule, hours may vary at other locations).
- Golden Corral: Some locations are open but varies by restaurant. Call ahead to confirm.
- RA Sushi: Serves its limited time seasonal menu on Christmas Day from 4-11 pm. There are 25 restaurants in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Chicago, Baltimore, Atlanta, Kansas and Florida.
- Waffle House: Waffle House is open on Christmas Day, also following their 24 hours a day, 7 days a week normal schedule.
These have limited openings:
- Starbucks.: Most Starbucks are open on Christmas Day and you can pick up some breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course coffee. Hours vary by location.
- Boston Market: Some are open so check before you go.
- Dunkin’ Donuts: Some are open and others have limited hours.
- McDonald’s: The ones that are corporate-owned are open while franchises may be closed.
- Not in the mood for standard fare such as turkey or ham? Look to your neighborhood ethnic restaurants. Many Chinese and Indian spots are open on Christmas for lunch and/or dinner.
- Looking for a more formal dining experience? Check OpenTable. The online restaurant reservations site lists upscale restaurants (the kind that take reservations) open on Christmas Day. You can search by city.
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