These Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day 2025 In Rhode Island

Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, but there will be some places open in Rhode Island 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 OpenTable, choices in Rhode Island are:

• Kon Asian Bistro & Hibachi Grill in East Greenwich
• Rasa in East in East Greenwich
• Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille in Warwick
• The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt in Newport
• Jacky's Waterplace Restaurant in Providence

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Several national chains are also 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.

Buffalo Wild Wings is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Burger King is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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.

Denny’s is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Domino’s Pizza is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Fogo de Chão 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.

Legal Sea Foods is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are required.

McDonald’s is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Olive Garden is open Christmas Eve but not on Christmas Day.

P.F. Chang’s is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are recommended.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; reservations are required.

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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