Milwaukee Metro Restaurants Open on Christmas

MILWAUKEE, WI — If you just can't handle the thought of getting a turkey, ham or goose all fixed up for the family this Christmas, you're in luck. Milwaukee isn't called the Brew City for nothing!

Unlike some places, there are plenty of Christmas dinner options in the MKE, with lots of restaurants staying open to serve folks on one of the hungriest of holidays.

So, there's no need to roll out the barrel if you want to hit a restaurant instead of slaving away in the kitchen on Christmas. Just pick up the phone and enjoy. Just don't forget to take extra good care of the servers working hard on their holiday so you can enjoy yours.

Here's a link to restaurants that, as of this writing, were still taking reservations for Christmas Day in Milwaukee according to Open Table.

1. Stella Van Buren
2. Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee
3. Millioke - Meat, Cheese, Beer
4. Bella Italiana at Potawatomi Bingo Casino
5. Maharaja
6. Mitchell's Fish Market - Brookfield
7. Big Daddy's Brew & Que
8. Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill - Brookfield
9. Zaffiro's - Mequon
10. TGI FRIDAYS - Milwaukee South
11. Pacific Bistro

If you're thinking in terms of something a little simpler, lots of restaurants chains with locations in and around Milwaukee also will be open on Christmas. At least some locations of Bucca di Beppo, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chuck E Cheese, Denny's, and IHOP are scheduled to be open Dec. 25.

Check with your local branch before heading out and enjoy your day. And, if you know other great MKE-area restaurants who will be open for Christmas dinner, let us know in the comments or on social media.

Image Via Scott Anderson, Patch.com Interior of the Capital Grill - Milwauke