20 Restaurants Open on Christmas Day and Eve 2021 – Where to Eat on Christmas Eve

Whether your family makes homemade cookies, wraps gifts together, or holds a White Elephant gift exchange, chances are you have some kind of holiday tradition that makes this time of year extra special. For many families, Christmas dinner is the main event of the whole holiday season.

But while you shop for unique gifts for the family, decorate the house, and spend time with loved ones, you may not have the time (or desire) to go all out on your holiday feast—opting to have the cooking done for you this year. That’s why a ton of restaurants remain open on Christmas Eve and Day to ensure that families stay well-nourished during the holidays.

If you’re craving a juicy steak, steakhouses like Outback and Morton’s have you covered, while coffee joints like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts ensure you’ll stay caffeinated as you make your holiday rounds. Some restaurants are open for dining in with reservations, while others like Cracker Barrel and Boston Market offer à la carte style holiday menus, so everyone in the family can enjoy their favorite holiday dishes.

So, whether you’ve forgotten to grab a side dish and are looking to spice up your holiday feast or are wanting to take a break from cooking all together this year, there are plenty of restaurants open on both Christmas Eve and Day to save you all the trouble of scrambling to throw something together. Read on for all of the restaurants open on December 24 and 25 this year.