9 Restaurants Open Christmas Day in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC — No way around it, the Christmas holiday season can be exhausting, from weeks of hunting the perfect gift, to the hours spent wrapping and baking. When the big day arrives -- often with an early wake-up call, for those with children -- you could be forgiven if the last thing you want to think about after digging yourself out of an avalanche of ripped wrapping paper is preparing a holiday meal.

No worries — Patch can help.

Several restaurants in the Charlotte area will do all the cooking for you if you would rather dine out on Christmas Day on Monday, Dec. 25.

Check out our list of restaurants open in the Charlotte area pulled from OpenTable. Book soon, tables are filling up.

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Here are a few you may want to check out:

• Chima Steakhouse - Charlotte, 139 South Tryon Street, Charlotte. The site says, “Join us for lunch or dinner this Christmas. Let us do the cooking for you! Special hours of operation: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.”
• Angeline’s, 303 S. Church Street, Charlotte. The site says, “We may not be open for the whole night, but if you are looking for a place to spend the Holiday, Angeline's is it! We will open our doors at 12pm until 5pm and will be serving our regular Italian inspired menu with some great holiday classic like homemade lasagna and baked cod!”
• 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails, 204 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte. The site says, “This holiday season we will be offering a pre-fixed menu for you & your guests to enjoy!”
• Morton’s The Steakhouse -- Charlotte, 227 W. Trade Street, Charlotte. The site says, “Savor the Holidays with us! Let us take care of you and yours with our expertly prepared cuisine. Make your reservation now for December 25th. Now through December 30th, enjoy a succulent steak and lobster tail for $56.”
• McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood - Charlotte, 200 South Tryon Street, Charlotte. The site says, “Reserve your comfort and cheer today!”
• Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte, 208 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte. The site says, “Let us treat you this Christmas! We will be serving a brunch buffet from 12pm - 4pm. Reservations encouraged $40 / adult - $12 / Kids 12 & under / Kids under 3 eat free. Turkey, Prime Rib, Ham,and all the fixings. We will also have Christmas dinner specials that evening from 4pm to close.”
• JP Charlotte, 601 S. College Street, Charlotte. The site says, “Join us for our annual Christmas Brunch. Enjoy chef inspired omelets, seafood and curing station, leg of lamb, prime rib carving, brick fired flat breads and an extensive dessert display.”
• The Palm Charlotte, 6705-B Phillips Place Court, Charlotte. The site says, “Serving a full dinner menu from 4pm to 8pm.”
• McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood - Charlotte (SouthPark Mall), 4335 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte. The site says, “Reserve your comfort and cheer today!”

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