Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2023 In Aurora

AURORA, IL — Many restaurants in Aurora will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but some will remain open to serve people who don't want to fuss with a big meal, are traveling or don't celebrate the holiday.

Here's a look at local restaurants that are serving up meals for the holiday.

• Craft Urban, 41 S. Stolp Ave. in Aurora, will be serving brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The restaurant will remain open until 4:30 p.m.
• Oswego Family Restaurant, 69 S. Main St., will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve.
• Tap House Grill, 123 W. Washington St. in Oswego, will be open on Christmas Eve.
• Cravings, 113 W. State St. in Geneva, will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.
• Acquaviva Ristorante, 1900 Mill St. in Batavia, will be open on Christmas Eve. Reservations can be made by calling 630-761-1010. Here's a look at specials.
• Riverview Diner, 1420 River Road in Montgomery, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Know of other spots around Aurora that will be open for Christmas? Reach out to emily.rosca@patch.com and we'll be sure to update the list.

We’ve curated a list of national chains in and around Aurora — ranging from formal sit-down restaurants to coffee shops and fast food businesses for people who are on the road for the holidays — that are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted.

Make sure you call ahead for a reservation and to confirm hours. Some restaurants may offer limited hours, and not all locations of chains are open for the holidays.

The list below includes information compiled by Good Housekeeping, Pioneer Woman and Travellers Quest.

Applebee’s (Christmas Eve only)
Benihana
Buca di Beppo (Christmas Eve only)
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Chili’s (Christmas Eve only)
Cracker Barrel (Christmas Eve only)
Denny’s
Domino’s Pizza Delivery
Dunkin’
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Fogo de Chão
Golden Corral
IHOP
McCormick & Schmick’s
McDonald’s
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Olive Garden (Christmas Eve only)
Outback Steakhouse (Christmas Eve only)
Panda Express
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Christmas Eve only)
Shake Shack
Starbucks
Steak ‘n Shake
TGI Fridays
Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
Wendy’s