Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in the Indianapolis Area

Christmas is such a joyous and merry time to come together with loved ones to savor friendships and family, to do a little more for others, and to recognize that we don’t always take time to let those we care about know what they mean to us. For some, it’s important to celebrate Christmas without the hustle and bustle of cooking up a large festive meal in the kitchen.

If you want to leave the cooking of your Christmas dinner or holiday lunch to someone else, check out our fabulous list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day ready to serve your party with delicious food and drinks. If you happen to know of a restaurant open on Christmas Day that is not on our list, drop it in the comments below.

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Hours 6-10:30 am
Continental Breakfast only

40 W Jackson Place
Indianapolis, Indiana 46225
(317) 634-6664

Buca di Beppo – All Locations

Hours 11 am-10 pm* May close early, call ahead to verify they are still open
Reservations encouraged

Downtown Indianapolis (317) 632-2822
Castleton Square (317) 842-8666
Greenwood (317) 884-2822

Hours 11 am-9 pm, Dinner service all day
Reservations suggested

117 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 638-4000

Hours 11 am-9 pm
110 North Illinois Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 631-9500

Hours Noon-8 pm
Reservations encouraged

14311 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 100
Carmel, Indiana 46032
(317) 848-3474

Hours 1-9 pm
Reservations strongly encouraged

41 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 229-4700

Hours 1-8 pm
Reservations Required

30 South Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 955-2277

Ruth’s Chris – Northside Location Only

Hours 2-8 pm
Reservations Required

2727 East 86th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
(317) 844-1155

Hours 11 am-10 pm
Reservations required for Hibachi
Sushi Lounge is first-come, first-served

8830 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
(317) 846-2495

Hours 6:30 am-9 pm, Dinner service starts at 10 am
Reservations strongly encouraged

40 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 423-8790

Hours 11 am-4 pm
Reservations Requested

10 S West Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 860-6500

Open 24 hours.
Many Indy area locations.

Open 24 hours. Multiple Indianapolis restaurants open Christmas day.
Kids eat free daily, 4-10 pm. One free kids entrée with each adult entrée purchase, through January 1st.

Open 24 hours. Multiple Indianapolis restaurants open Christmas day.

Holiday Fun in the Indianapolis Area