Restaurants Open And Closed For Christmas 2024 In Metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT— Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, but there will be some places open in metro Detroit 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, some choices in metro Detroit are:

• Apparatus Room at Foundation Hotel, located at 250 W Larned St, Detroit
• Eddie Merlot's, 37000 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
• Madam, 298 S Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham
• Mitchell's Fish Market, located at 17600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia and Rochester
• San Morello, 1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit
• Sullivan's Steakhouse, located at 1128 Washington Blvd, Detroit
• Texas de Brazil, 1000 Woodward Ave Ste 1B07A, Detroit
• Zao Jun, 6608 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills

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.

Benihana: The Japanese and sushi restaurant will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but hours of operation will vary by location.

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

Bravo! Italian Kitchen: Most restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Brio Italian Grille: The Tuscan-inspired restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Buca di Beppo: The fast casual Italian restaurant is on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, though participation 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.

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.

Dave & Buster’s: The sports bar and restaurant is open Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day.

Del Taco: The Tex-Mex fast food restaurant is open Christmas Eve but not 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.

Fogo de Chão: The Brazilian restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day.

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.

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.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: The fine-dining steakhouse offers a special menu on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours may vary by location.

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.

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

STK Steakhouse: The steakhouse and lounge are open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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