Seasonal & Holidays

Chain Restaurants Open On Christmas Day In Charlotte

Don't feel like cooking a feast for the whole family? Here are the chain restaurants open on Christmas in Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE, NC — If you’d rather spend Christmas spending time with family and enjoying gifts, without the hours of shopping, prep work and massive piles of dishes to clean up, there are quick, tasty options for the holiday.

Several chain restaurants in Charlotte will do all the Christmas cooking for you.

Check out our list of the national chains keeping their doors open on the holiday.

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Have a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas not on the list? Feel free to add it in the comments.


You are encouraged to call ahead and confirm the hours with specific locations, since times may still vary.

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  • Applebee’s — 8700 J.W. Clay, Charlotte
  • Boston Market — 829 Providence Road, Charlotte
  • Buffalo Wild Wings — 400 E. Martin Luther King, Jr., Charlotte; 9402 Northlake Drive, Charlotte; 14157 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte;
  • Denny’s — 4541 Sunset Road, Charlotte
  • Dunkin’ Donuts — Only some locations are open on Christmas, so make sure to check hours with your local location.
  • Golden Corral — 7701 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte. Most locations are open but make sure to check with your local Golden Corral.
  • Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar — 210 E. Trade Street, Charlotte
  • IHOP — 134 Woodlawn Road, Charlotte; 8146 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte; 336 Sharon Amith Road, Charlotte
  • Morton’s The Steakhouse — 227 W. Trade Street, Charlotte
  • Panda Express — Cone University Center, Charlotte
  • Starbucks
  • Waffle House

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