Restaurants Open And Closed For Christmas 2024 In St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, but there will be some places open in St. Petersburg that will cook up something scrumptious for your group — if you get a reservation now before they’re snapped up.

According to the online reservation service Open Table, choices in the St. Pete area are:

• Azura Coastal Kitchen, St. Pete Beach
• Bohemios Tapas Restaurant, St. Petersburg
• Mad Beach Cantina, Madeira Beach
• Parasol, St. Petersburg,
• Paul’s Landing, St. Petersburg
• RumFish Grill, St. Pete Beach

Several national chains are also open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or both. Participation and hours may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead:

Applebee’s: The casual restaurant is usually open but closes early on Christmas Eve, although that varies by location. Restaurants are closed on Christmas Day.

Arby’s: The fast-food chain is open on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.

Bar Louie: The restaurant and bar is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reduced hours may apply.

Bob Evans: The casual chain is open on Christmas Day and offers a Farmhouse Feast menu.

Bonefish Grill: The seafood restaurant is open on Christmas Eve, but not on Christmas Day. Hours may vary by location.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, but may close an hour or so earlier than usual. Hours on Christmas Day vary by location and local regulations, but most will be closed.

Burger King: The fast-food chain will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve and some will be open for reduced hours on Christmas Day.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: The restaurant is open on Christmas Eve, although hours vary by location, and closed on Christmas Day.

Chili’s Bar & Grill: The restaurant is open on Christmas Eve (hours may vary by location) but is closed on Christmas Day.

Chipotle: The Mexican restaurant is open on Christmas Eve but not on Christmas Day.

Cracker Barrel: Restaurants are open until 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.

Del Frisco’s Grille: The bar and restaurant known for its upscale American cuisine will be open from 12 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 12 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Denny’s: The diner-style restaurant is open 24 hours a day.

Domino’s Pizza: Pizza deliveries will be made Christmas Day, but participation may vary by location.

Fleming’s Fine Steakhouse & Wine Bar: This upscale steakhouse and restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Golden Corral: The buffet-style restaurant is open on Christmas Eve, with most locations open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and closed on Christmas Day.

Hard Rock Cafe: Most locations will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Hardee’s: The fast-food restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.

Hooters: Locations will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Christmas. Locations in Kansas City will be open from 11 a.m. for the Chiefs game and close at 10:30 p.m.

IHOP: The casual breakfast chain will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but for limited hours at certain locations.

KFC: The fast-food restaurants will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day.

Kona Grill: Restaurants are open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

McDonald’s: Many but not all locations of the fast-food restaurant will be open on Christmas Day.

Olive Garden: Some locations of the fast-casual Italian restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve, but all locations will be closed on Christmas Day.

Outback Steakhouse: The Australian-inspired steakhouse is open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

P.F. Chang’s: The Asian bistro is open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Panda Express: The fast-casual Chinese restaurant is typically open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, although participation and hours may vary by location.

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: Many locations will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, although hours may vary by location.

Red Lobster: The seafood chain’s restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: The upscale steakhouse is open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, though hours may vary by location.

Sonic Drive-In: The fast-food restaurants close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day.

TGI Fridays: The casual restaurant will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day.

Village Inn: The casual restaurant is open regular hours on Christmas Eve and until 4 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Waffle House: The fast food sit-down restaurant never closes, meaning it will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Wendy’s: The fast-food restaurant will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve and some may be open on Christmas Day.

This list of national chains was curated from emails to Patch, restaurant websites, USA Today, Good Housekeeping and Cozymeal.