Which Restaurants Are Open On Christmas?

BIRMINGHAM, AL - While most businesses in Birmingham will be closed on Christmas, there are some restaurants that do remain open, even if just for special holiday hours. Birmingham restaurants, for the most part, will be closed on Christmas, but here is a list of Magic City eateries that will be open in case you sre looking for a place to eat out on December 25:

Al's Deli & Grill - 1629 10th Ave. South, Birmingham

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - 706 Valley Ave., Homewood

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - 2811 Seventh Ave. South, Lakeview

Todd English Pub - 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Uptown

Several chain restaurants will be open, according to a list by Offers.com:

• Boston Market – Select locations will be open and serving a traditional plated meal on Christmas. The Christmas Menu includes hand-carved ham with two sides, a dinner roll and a slice of Apple Pie for $12.99, in addition to other meal options (see full Christmas Day menu).
• Buffalo Wild Wings – Most locations will be open on Christmas. Check with your local location for hours.
• Chuck E Cheese – Some locations will be open on Christmas day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Check your local franchise for its hours. Not all will be open.
• Country Buffet – Locations will be “open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Christmas Day”
• Denny’s – Denny’s promise to be open 24 hours, 365 days a year extends to Christmas. It will be serving up its regular menu on Christmas Day.
• Huddle House – Huddle House is open 24/7, including Christmas.
• IHOP – Most locations will be open on Christmas. Try one of IHOP’s seasonal specials, like its snowman pancakes.
• McDonald’s – Some locations will be open, but expect hours (and whether it’s open at all) to vary by franchise.

• Macaroni Grill – Enjoy an Italian feast on Christmas. Reservations strongly encouraged.

• Old Country Buffet – Old Country Buffet will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It will Close on 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day.
• Panda Express – Some — but not all — Panda Express locations will be open on Christmas Day. This varies by restaurant, as many are independently owned. So call ahead.

• Perkins Restaurant & Bakery – Many Perkins will be open on Christmas Day but some franchise owners may choose not to open. Contact your local Perkins before you head out.

• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Ruth’s Chris will be serving Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (at participating locations only) starting at noon. Reservations required. Menu will vary by location.

• Ryan’s – Ryan’s will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It will Close on 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day.

• Shoney’s – Shoney’s has a tradition of being open on Christmas and will be open this year. Enjoy traditional holiday food, including roasted turkey, ham, sweet potato casserole and more at its Christmas Day food bar.

• Starbucks – For those who need a caffeine fix on Christmas Day, Starbucks will be open. Check your location’s hours.
• Waffle House – Waffle House is open 24 hours 365 a year, and that includes Christmas.

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