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.
Here are some options at various price points. Consistent with our “on the cheap” mission, we are including restaurants where you can get dinner for around $30/person. (That doesn’t mean you can get anything on the menu for $30/person.)
Make sure to note if the meal is just on Christmas Eve so you don’t show up hungry on Christmas Day at a closed restaurant. 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.
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Afton Pub & Pizza
5380 Village Drive, Concord
$20 and under
Thursday, December 24th
Serving their usual menu.
Amici’s Pizza Sports Bar & Grill
929 Concord Parkway S, Concord
$20 and under
Friday, December 25th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Serving their usual menu. Also open for take-out and delivery, with free delivery on all online orders.
Angeline’s
303 S Church Street
$30 and under
Thursday, December 24th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, December 25th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Serving their usual menu. Open from dine-in, pickup, and delivery as well.
Applebee’s
Hours vary by location for Christmas Eve
Contact your local Applebee’s for more information
The Asbury
235 N Tryon Street
$30 and under
Thursday, December 24th
Friday, December 25th
Serving their full menu alongside seasonal specials. Also open for delivery and take-out.
Asian Cafe
6161 Bayfield Parkway, Concord
$20 and under
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Serving their usual menu. Also open for take-out and delivery.
The Blue Taj
14815 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 170
$25 and under
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
They’re not offering dine-in, but are open for take-out and delivery.
Boston Market
Hours vary by location for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Contact your local Boston Market for more information
Brazz Carvery & Steakhouse
500 S College Street, Suite 150
$38 for adults, $19 for children
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Serving a traditional Brazilian dinner including four roasted meats, four sides, and a dessert. They will also be open for take-out and delivery.
Biryani Pot
8455 Pit Stop Ct NW #150, Concord
$25 and under
Open Friday, December 25th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Serving their regular menu. Also open for take-out.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Participating locations will be open December 24th
Contact your local Buffalo Wild Wings for more information
Chima Steakhouse
139 South Tryon Street
$30 and under
Thursday, December 24th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, December 25th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Open for dine-in as well as take-out and delivery.
Copper
311 East Boulevard
$30 and under
Thursday, December 24th
They’re not offering dine-in, but are open for take-out and delivery serving family style meals. Closed on Fridays. To order, call 704-333-0063.
Crab Fever
6081 Bayfield Parkway, Concord
$30 and under
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
Open for dine-in as well as take-out.
Denny’s
Prices vary based on location
Open Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu, as well as a turkey and dressing dinner.
Domino’s
Prices vary based on location
Open Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu. Most locations will be open, but call your nearest store to verify first.
Dunkin’
Prices vary based on location
Open Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu. Most locations will be open, but call your nearest store to verify first.
Fine & Fettle
4905 Barclay Downs Drive
$30 and under
Thursday, December 24th. Call for hours.
Serving a limited menu with holiday favorites. Also open for take-out and offering holiday take-and-bake packages.
Fu Shing Chinese Restaurant
4341 School House Commons, Harrisburg
$25 and under
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
Open for dine-in as well as take-out.
Golden Corral
Open Wednesday, December 25th
Contact your local Golden Corral for hours and pricing information
Gyu-Kaku
650 E Stonewall Street, Unit A
$30 and under
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu
Huddle House
Open Friday, December 25th
Contact your local Huddle House of hours and pricing information
IHOP
Participating locations will be open on Friday, December 25th
Contact your local IHOP for more information
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks
Various locations
$30 and under
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day serving their regular dinner menu and a three-course prix-fixe all day. Call your nearest location for pricing info.
Metro Diner
Various locations
Various prices. Some entrées under $10
Open on Christmas Eve until 2:30 p.m. Dine-in, pickup and delivery available.
New South Kitchen & Bar
8140 Providence Road
$30 and under
Thursday, December 24th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Serving their usual menu. Also offering take-out, and prepared holiday meals that can be ordered in advance and picked up Christmas Eve.
Panda Express
Open Friday, December 25th
Dine-in is currently unavailable at all locations, but they are open for take-out and delivery. Contact your nearest location for more info.
Skyland Family Restaurant
4544 South Boulevard
$25 and under
Open 24/7, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Serving their usual menu, with some holiday additions. Open for dine-in and take-out.
Steak ‘n Shake
Open Thursday, December 24th
Contact your local Steak ‘n Shake for more information
TGI Fridays
Prices vary based on location
Open Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu. Most locations will be open, but call your nearest store to verify first. Also open for take-out, and offering special holiday meal bundles.
Viva Chicken
Locations throughout Charlotte
$20 and under
Thursday, December 24th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Serving their usual menu. Also open for take-out and delivery, and offering a to-go holiday bundle.
Waffle House
Open Friday, December 25th
Contact your local Waffle House for more information