Seasonal & Holidays
These Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day 2025 In California
Not everyone needs to cook at home to have a great meal on Christmas Day. Here are some spots to consider.
Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, but there will be some places open in California that will cook up something scrumptious for your group — if you get a reservation now before they’re snapped up.
Some national chains are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or both. Be sure to call ahead, as hours may vary by location. Reservations are a good idea in some cases.
Applebee’s will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Arby’s will be open on Christmas Eve, but not Christmas Day.
Bar Louie is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Benihana is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are recommended.
Brio Italian Grille is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with most locations open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Buca di Beppo is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Buffalo Wild Wings is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Burger King is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Chart House is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are required.
Chili’s is closing at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and is closed Christmas Day.
Chipotle is closing at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.
Cracker Barrel is closing at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.
Del Taco is open Christmas Eve but closed Christmas Day.
Denny’s is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Domino’s Pizza is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
El Torito is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is open Christmas Eve but closed Christmas Day.
Fogo de Chão is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Hard Rock Cafe is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Hooters is open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
IHOP is open Christmas Eve and for breakfast on Christmas Day.
McDonald’s is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Morton’s The Steakhouse is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are required.
Olive Garden is open Christmas Eve but not on Christmas Day.
Outback Steakhouse is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are recommended.
P.F. Chang’s is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are recommended.
Red Lobster is open fron 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill is open from noon-8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are required.
STK Steakhouse is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are recommended.
Wendy’s is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Sources for this story are Cozymeal, USA Today, OpenTable, emails and restaurant websites.
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