Restaurants Open On Christmas Day In Illinois

ILLINOIS — If you’d rather spend Christmas relaxing with family and enjoying gifts, without the hours of shopping, prep work and massive piles of dishes to clean up, there are quick, tasty options for the holiday.

Several chain restaurants in Illinois will do all the Christmas cooking for you. Check out our list of the national chains keeping their doors open on the holiday.

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Have a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas not on the list? Feel free to add it in the comments.

You are encouraged to call ahead and confirm the hours with specific locations, since times may still vary.

Applebee’s
Benihana
Boston Market
Buffalo Wild Wings
Denny’s
Dunkin’ Donuts: Only some locations are open on Christmas, so make sure to check hours with your local location.
Golden Corral: Most locations are open but make sure to check with your local Golden Corral.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Hard Rock Cafe
IHOP
Mastro’s Steakhouse
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Old Country Buffet
Panda Express
Smith & Wollensky
Starbucks
Waffle House