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 and we’ll add them, as time permits.
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204 North
204 North Tryon Street
$30 and under
Tuesday, December 24th during normal business hours and Wednesday, December 25th from 4 p.m. to close
Serving a special holiday menu for dinner
Angeline’s
303 South Church Street
$30 and under
Wednesday, December 25th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Serving a holiday menu with a la carte pricing
Applebee’s
Hours and locations vary by location for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Contact your local Applebee’s for more information
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 Wednesday, 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
$44.95 for Rodizo Dinner, other menu items available
Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Participating locations will be open Wednesday, December 25th
Contact your local Buffalo Wild Wings for more information
Chima Steakhouse
139 South Tryon Street
$31 – $50
Tuesday, December 24th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, December 25th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Serving their usual menu
Denny’s
Prices vary based on location
Open Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, 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
Tuesday, December 24th
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
3920 Sharon Road
Price range of $15-$18 for lunch and $28-$32 for dinner
Tuesday, December 24th
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
Tuesday, December 24th from and Wednesday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu
Huddle House
Open Wednesday, December 25th
Contact your local Huddle House of hours and pricing information
IHOP
Participating locations will be open on Wednesday, December 25th
Contact your local IHOP for more information
Macaroni Grill
8620 Research Drive
Prices vary by location
Open on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th
Serving a three course menu for $25 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, alongside regular menu items.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks
Open Wednesday, December 25th
Contact your local McCormick & Schmick’s for more information
Ri Ra Irish Pub
208 North Tryon Street
$30 and under
Open on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, 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 Tuesday, December 24th starting at 3 p.m.
Serving their regular menu
Steak ‘n Shake
Open Wednesday, December 25th
Contact your local Steak ‘n Shake for more information
Waffle House
Open Wednesday, December 25th
Contact your local Waffle House for more information
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