Where can I eat dinner on Christmas Day? That’s a common question for those who aren’t planning to cook! Diners in the Charlotte area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu.
Most restaurants on this list offer take-out and/or delivery.
We are including restaurants at various price points, but skipping the really, really pricey ones.
Make sure to check to see if the meal is just on Christmas Eve, so you don’t show up hungry on Christmas Day at a closed restaurant. If not noted otherwise here, the restaurant IS open on Christmas Day.
Many of these restaurants will be very busy, so make sure to make reservations, if possible.
Do you know of other restaurants that should be on the list? Email jody@charlotteonthecheap.com with the scoop and we’ll add them, as time permits.
If you want to enjoy your dinner at home, and you’re looking at this earlier enough, check out this list of places to order Christmas dinner in advance to reheat at home.
We have also put together a list of some bars in Charlotte that will be open on Christmas Day.
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Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Charlotte
Angeline’s
Angeline’s
303 Church Street, Charlotte, NC (Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel)
Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m, and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Make reservations here or call (704) 445-2540
BaoBao
BaoBao
9715 Sam Furr Rd. C, Huntersville, NC 28078
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. both days
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
120 E. Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 4 to 11 p.m.
Serving up their usual menu plus festive cocktail options.
Make a reservation here or call (704) 499-6633
Chima Steakhouse
Chima Steakhouse
Christmas Eve: 12 to 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Full rodizio, gourmet salad bar, and festive ambiance.
Details here.
Dave and Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s
8361 Concord Mills, Blvd, Concord, NC
11049 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, NC
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, call to confirm hours
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Christmas Eve Dinner: 5 to 10 p.m.
Christmas Day Dinner: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Holiday dinner menu will include Tuscan white beans and truffle soup,
roasted prime rib, Willamette lamb rack, and more.
Make reservations here.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Suite #170, Charlotte, NC 28210
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Serving their Holiday Family Feast for Four $395.
Make a reservation here or call (704) 552-5502
Denny’s
Denny’s
Hours vary by location, so be sure to call.
Dos Caminos
Dos Caminos
601 S Tryon Street #135, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Make reservations here.
Dragon Buffet
Dragon Buffet
8170 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28273
Christmas Eve: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Dubai Grills & Pizza
Dubai Grills & Pizza
1001 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Suite P, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve until 2 a.m.
Christmas Day: 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Hours announced on Facebook.
Hooters
Hooters
Multiple locations
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Day: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Hours may vary by location. Call your preferred location to confirm.
iHop
iHOP
Make sure to call your local IHOP to verify hours.
Jasmine Buffet
Jasmine Buffet
2305 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28273
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
8652 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC
Open all day on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
All-you-can-eat $34.99 for adults, $18.99 for kids 7 to 10, and $14.99 for kids 4 to 6
Lang Van
Lang Van
3019 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC
Regular hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lee Cafe
Lee Cafe
1046 Regent Pkwy #107, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Morton’s the Steakhouse
Morton’s the Steakhouse
227 W Trade Street, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 4 to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 12 to 9 p.m.
The Palm Charlotte
The Palm Charlotte
6705-B Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 12 to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 12 to 8 p.m.
Make reservations here or call (704) 552-7256
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
Multiple locations in the Charlotte area
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: 12 to 9 p.m.
Hours may vary, call your preferred location to confirm.
Riceblossom
Riceblossom
8418 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Hours both days: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Multiple locations
Christmas Eve: 3 to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 3 to 8 p.m.
Make reservations on their website or call your preferred location
Shun Lee Palace
Shun Lee Palace
4340 Colwick Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
Open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
1928 South Boulevard, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Holiday menu can be found here.
Make reservations here or call (704) 335-8228
Taipei Express
Taipei Express
731 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28207
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Waffle House
Waffle House
Hours vary by location, so be sure to call.
Wan Fu
Wan Fu
10719 Kettering Drive, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4 to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 4 to 9 p.m.
Call to make reservations (704) 541-1688
YaMe Asian Noodles
YaMe Asian Noodles
4435 Park Rd #300, Charlotte, NC 28209
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
