Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Mooresville Area

MOORESVILLE, NC -- There's no doubt the Christmas holiday season can be exhausting, from weeks of hunting for the perfect gift, to the hours spent wrapping presents and, perhaps, 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 Mooresville area and beyond will do all the cooking for you if you would rather dine out Christmas Day on Monday, Dec. 25.

Here is a list compiled by Offers.com:

• Bob Evans – Open for Christmas Eve dining, but most locations are closed on Christmas Day. Check your local restaurant to confirm hours of operation on Christmas Eve.

• Boston Market – Select locations will be open and serving a traditional plated meal on Christmas. The Christmas Menu includes hand-carved ham with two sides, a dinner roll and a slice of Apple Pie for $12.99, in addition to other meal options (see full Christmas Day menu).

• Buca di Beppo – Open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day, starting at 11 a.m. Regular menu will be served. Reservations strongly recommended. Make your Christmas reservations here.

• Chuck E Cheese – Some locations will be open on Christmas day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Check your local franchise for its hours. Not all will be open.

• Denny’s – Denny’s promise to be open 24 hours, 365 days a year extends to Christmas. It will be serving up its regular menu on Christmas Day at many locations.

• Huddle House – Huddle House is open 24/7, including Christmas.

• IHOP – Most 24-hour locations will be open on Christmas. Try one of IHOP’s seasonal specials, like its snowman pancakes.

• McDonald’s – Some locations will be open, but expect hours (and whether it’s open at all) to vary by franchise.

• Macaroni Grill – Enjoy an Italian feast on Christmas. Reservations strongly encouraged. According to the restaurant’s website, participating locations will be open 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas.

• McCormick & Schmick’s – Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Make reservations here.

• Morton’s The Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Morton’s will be serving its standard menu. Reservations strongly encouraged.

• Panda Express – Some — but not all — Panda Express locations will be open on Christmas Day. This varies by restaurant, as many are independently owned. So call ahead.

• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Ruth’s Chris will be serving Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (at participating locations only) starting at noon. Reservations required. Menu will vary by location.

• Ryan’s – Ryan’s will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It will Close on 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day.

• Shoney’s – Shoney’s has a tradition of being open on Christmas and will be open this year. Enjoy traditional holiday food, including roasted turkey, ham, sweet potato casserole and more at its Christmas Day food bar.

• Starbucks – For those who need a caffeine fix on Christmas Day, Starbucks will be open at participating locations. Check your location’s hours.

• Waffle House – Waffle House is open 24 hours 365 a year, and that includes Christmas.

In the mood for making a reservation? Here are a few Charlotte restaurants taking reservations for Christmas Day 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!"
• 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."

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