Diners in the Charlotte area can cross a stress-free meal 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. 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.
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204 North
204 North Tryon Street
$30 and under
Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th
Serving a special holiday menu for dinner
Angeline’s
300 South Church Street
$48 and under
Open on Monday, December 24th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, December 25th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Serving their regular seasonal menu alongside holiday specials
Applebee’s
Hours and locations vary by location for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Contact your local Applebee’s for more information
Aria Tuscan Grill
100 North Tryon Street
$30 and under
Open on Monday, December 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Serving their regular menu
Boston Market
Christmas hours vary by location
Contact your local Boston Market for more information
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
10915 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville
Contact your local Bucca di Beppo for pricing information
Opens Monday, December 25th at 11 a.m.
Serving their regular menu as well as carry-out Christmas and holiday feasts
Brazz Carvery and Steakhouse
500 South College Street
Prices vary from $24.95 – $44.95 depending on item ordered
Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Participating locations will be open Tuesday, December 25th
Contact your local Buffalo Wild Wings for more information
Denny’s
Prices vary based on location
Open Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th for 24 hours
Contact your local Denny’s for more information
Dilworth Tasting Room
300 East Tremont Avenue
$30 and under
Open on Monday, December 24th
Serving their regular seasonal menu
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
Price range of $15-$18 for lunch and $28-$32 for dinner
Monday, December 24th until 8 p.m.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
3920 Sharon Road
Price range of $15-$18 for lunch and $28-$32 for dinner
Monday, December 24th until 8 p.m.
Golden Corral
Open Tuesday, December 25th
Contact your local Golden Corral for hours and pricing information
Huddle House
Open Tuesday, December 25th
Contact your local Huddle House of hours and pricing information
IHOP
Participating locations will be open on Tuesday, December 25th
Contact your local IHOP for more information
JP Charlotte
601 South College Street
$30 and under
Open on Tuesday, December 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Serving brunch with an omelet station, dessert display, lamb, prime rib, and more.
Macaroni Grill
8620 Research Drive
Prices vary by location
Open on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th
Serving a three course menu for $25 on Christmas Day, alongside regular menu items. Regular menu items available on Christmas Eve.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks
Open Tuesday, December 25th
Contact your local McCormick & Schmick’s for more information
Ri Ra Irish Pub
208 North Tryon Street
$30 and under
Open on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Serving their standard menu and drinks.
Shoney’s
Open Tuesday, December 25th
Contact your local Shoney’s for more information
Sophia’s Lounge
127 North Tryon Street, Suite D
$30 and under
Open on Monday, December 24th from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Serving their regular menu
Steak ‘n Shake
Open Tuesday, December 25th
Contact your local Steak ‘n Shake for more information
Waffle House
Open Tuesday, December 25th
Contact your local Waffle House for more information
WP Kitchen + Bar
6706-C Phillips Place Court
$30 and under
Open on Monday, December 24th
Serving their regular seasonal menu, with their final seating at 7 p.m.
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