Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Mendota Heights

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — In 2020, many Mendota Heights residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.

We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.

Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.

If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants in Mendota Heights plan to be open on Christmas Day.

In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.

An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.

Will your restaurant be open on Christmas? Send an email with your holiday hours to morgan.reddekopp@patch.com !

Here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.

Applebee’s: 1753 S Robert St, West St Paul

Arby’s: 1657 S Robert St, West St Paul

Buca di Beppo: 2728 Gannon Rd, St Paul

Buffalo Wild Wings:

• 1280 Promenade Pl, Eagan
• 80 MN-51, St Paul

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 3625 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan

Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 17189 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville

Denny’s: 1458 S Robert St, West St Paul

Domino’s:

• 1014 Smith Ave S, West St Paul

Dunkin’: 1224 S Robert St, West St Paul,

IHOP:

• 2080 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville
• 7680 10th St N, Oakdale

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: 1345 Towne Centre Dr, Eagan

McDonald’s

Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.

• 1451 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville
• 8367 3rd St N, Oakdale

Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day.

• 5723 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights

Panda Express: 1740 S Robert St #112, West St Paul

Starbucks

Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.