Waffle House, McDonalds, IHOP: Restaurants Open On Christmas 2020

ACROSS AMERICA — The coronavirus crisis is prompting many Americans to skip large, family-filled holiday celebrations this year. As some choose to alter their Christmas traditions, others might be opting to let someone else take care of the festivities entirely.

Among these is cooking, and if that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly wouldn’t blame you. Luckily, there are several national restaurants planning to be open on Christmas Day.

An important note: As the number of daily coronavirus cases continues to surge, states each day are imposing new restrictions on businesses. Business hours can also vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.

Here are the national restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

• Applebee’s
• Benihana
• Bonefish Grill
• Boston Market
• Buca di Beppo
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Carrabba's Italian Grill
• Chart House
• Chili’s
• Cracker Barrel
• Del Frisco’s Grille
• Del Taco
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
• Fogo de Chão
• Huddle House
• IHOP
• Legal Sea Foods
• Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
• Marie Callender's
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s Steakhouse
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Panda Express
• Romano's Macaroni Grill
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Shoney's
• Smith & Wollensky
• Starbucks
• Sonic
• Ted's Montana Grill
• Village Inn
• Waffle House

Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.