Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Lisle

LISLE, IL — In 2020, many Lisle residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.

We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.

Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.

If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants in Lisle plan to be open on Christmas Day.

In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.

An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.

Here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.

Arby’s: 1600 Ogden Ave., Naperville

Boston Market: 625 S. County Farm Rd., Wheaton

Buffalo Wild Wings: 6450 IL-53, Woodridge

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 240 Danada Square W, Wheaton

Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 1855 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville

Domino’s: 2801 Ogden Ave., Lisle

Dunkin’: 1103 Maple Ave., Lisle

Fogo de Chão: 1824 Arbriter Ct., Naperville

McDonald’s: 1019 Maple Ave., Lisle

Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 2855 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville

Panda Express: 1123 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville

Starbucks: 1048 Maple Ave., Lisle

Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.