Here’s which restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2022

By Chris MorrisFormer Contributing Writer
Chris MorrisFormer Contributing Writer

    Chris Morris is a former contributing writer at Fortune, covering everything from general business news to the video game and theme park industries.

    Don't want to cook? There are a number of restaurant chains open on Christmas Day.
    Don't want to cook? There are a number of restaurant chains open on Christmas Day.
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    Just one month ago, you prepared an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner for family (and perhaps friends as well). Since then, you’ve been busy looking for the perfect gift and decking the halls as quickly as you can. You’re pooped. And the idea of making Christmas dinner threatens to make you get Scrooge-y real fast.

    Good news! There are a number of options available to you—and not just at the nearest Chinese restaurant. Though many major chains remain closed on Christmas, not all of them are. In fact, more than you expect will be open. You might, however, have to get that meal to go.

    Note that hours may vary and some municipalities have laws prohibiting major stores from opening on Christmas. You probably also want to call ahead or look online to ensure reservations aren’t required.

    Restaurants open on Christmas Day 2022

    Applebees

    Benihana

    Boston Market

    Buca de Beppo

    Chart House

    Denny’s

    Domino’s

    Dunkin’

    Fogo de Chao

    Hard Rock Cafe

    Huddle House

    IHOP

    Marie Callender’s

    McCormick & Schmick

    Morton’s Steak House

    Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

    Planet Hollywood

    Romano’s Macaroni Grill

    Ruth’s Chris Steak House

    Smith & Wollensky

    Starbucks

    STK Steakhouse

    Waffle House

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