Anyone who’s ever whipped up a Christmas feast knows it’s a ton of work. From shopping to cooking and cleaning, there’s no rest for the weary.
If you’d rather not spend your Christmas in the kitchen this year, plenty of restaurants are firing up their ovens and welcoming customers who don’t feel like cooking.
From fast-food joints to sit-down restaurants, we’ve rounded up a comprehensive list below.
Applebee’s
Select Applebee’s restaurants will be open on Christmas, with hours varying by location. Customers can contact their local restaurant for the holiday schedule.
Bertucci’s
Bertucci’s restaurants will be open on the holiday between 4 p.m. — 9 p.m.
Bravo Italian Kitchen
Bravo Italian Kitchen will be open on Christmas and also have holiday catering.
Brio Italian Grille
In addition to offering holiday catering, Brio Italian Grille will also be open on Dec. 25.
Burger King
Since Burger King holiday hours vary by location, some restaurants will be open and others will be closed. Customers can verify holiday hours by calling ahead or consulting the Burger King app.
Chevys Fresh Mex
Chevys Fresh Mex restaurants will be open on Christmas.
Church’s Texas Chicken
Select Church’s Texas Chicken locations will be open on Christmas, with hours potentially varying.
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s locations will be open on Christmas with hours varying by location.
Del Frisco’s
Del Frisco’s restaurants will be open for business on the holiday.
Denny’s
Many Denny’s restaurants will be open on Christmas.
Eddie Merlot’s
Eddie Merlot’s restaurants will be open on the holiday.
El Pollo Loco
Select El Pollo Loco locations will be open on Christmas. Customers can view the full list on the chain’s website.
El Torito Mexican Restaurant
El Torito Mexican Restaurant locations will be open on Dec. 25.
Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão restaurants will be open on Christmas between 11 a.m. — 9 p.m.
Huddle House
Participating Huddle House locations will be open on Dec. 25. Guests should call ahead for holiday schedules.
IHOP
IHOP will be open on the holiday, with hours potentially varying by location.
Jollibee
Jollibee restaurants nationwide will be open on the holiday, with hours varying by location.
Kona Grill
Kona Grill restaurants will be open between 10 a.m. — 10 p.m. on Christmas.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Krispy Krunchy Chicken locations will be open on Dec. 25.
Legal Sea Foods
Most Legal Sea Foods locations will open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the holiday.
Main Event
Main Event locations will be open at 12 p.m. on Christmas.
Matchbox
Matchbox restaurants will be open for business on the holiday.
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s restaurants will be open on Christmas.
McDonald’s
Most McDonald’s locations are open on holidays, including Christmas. Since hours can vary, customers should use the store locator tool to confirm holiday schedules.
North Italia
North Italia restaurants will be open on Christmas with normal hours.
Palladino’s
Palladino’s restaurants will be open between 11 a.m. — 8 p.m. on the holiday.
Paris Baguette
Most Paris Baguette cafés will be open on Christmas, with hours potentially varying by location.
Perkins American Food Company
Participating Perkins American Food Company locations will be open on Christmas, with hours varying by location.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster will be open on Christmas, with hours varying by location.
Ruby Tuesday
More than 100 Ruby Tuesday locations will be open for business on Christmas, with hours varying by location.
Scooter’s Coffee
All Scooter’s Coffee locations will be open on New Year’s Day, with hours varying by location.
Sizzler
Nearly all Sizzler locations will be open normal hours on the holiday.
Smith & Wollensky
All Smith & Wollensky locations will be open on Christmas between 11:30 a.m — 9 p.m.
STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse restaurants will be open between 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. on Christmas.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse restaurants will be open for business on Christmas.
The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys will be open on Christmas, with some locations operating on adjusted holiday schedules.
Waffle House
Waffle House restaurants are open every day, including Christmas.
Wendy’s
Many Wendy’s restaurants will be open on the holiday, with hours varying by location.
Wiseguy Pizza
Wiseguy Pizza locations will be open on Dec. 25.
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