Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2022 In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — Not everyone in Arlington wants to spend hours preparing a Christmas feast, some families are on the road and others with holiday vacations coming up are looking for restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Most restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, but plenty also stay open for business to serve those who don’t celebrate the holiday or who would rather focus on their family and friends rather than cooking an elaborate, multi-course meal.

• Ambar - Arlington
• Gyu-Kaku - Arlington
• Palette 22
• MeJana
• Mele Bistro
• Mala Tang
• Ruth's Chris Steak House - Arlington
• Santé
• McCormick & Schmick's - Arlington (Crystal City)
• Essy's Carriage House
• Morton's, The Steakhouse - Arlington
• Chevys Fresh Mex - Arlington
• La Bettola Italiano

These restaurants, ranging from fast-food to fine dining, and coffee shops are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted. Some restaurants prepare multicourse meals for pickup; others have dine-in options; and others offer food and coffee on the go.

Make sure you call ahead for a reservation and to confirm hours at Arlington locations. Some restaurants may offer limited hours.

The list below includes information compiled by Good Housekeeping, Parade, Pioneer Woman, Travellers Quest and Woman’s Day.

• Applebee’s (Christmas Eve only)
• Bonefish Grill (Christmas Eve only)
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Chart House
• Cracker Barrel (Christmas Eve only)
• Denny’s
• Domino’s Pizza Delivery
• Dunkin’
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Outback Steakhouse (Christmas Eve only)
• Panda Express (Christmas Eve only)
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Starbucks Coffee Co.
• Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
• Wendy’s