Where To Eat On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, but there will be some places open in Arlington 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 Arlington are:

• Ambar - Arlington: The traditional Balkan restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Buena Vida: The Mexican gastrolounge is open Christmas Eve.
• Chasin' Tails - Founders Row: The casual seafood restaurant is open Christmas Eve.
• Chevys Fresh Mex - Arlington: The Mexican restaurant is open Christmas Eve.
• Copperwood Tavern: The farm-to-table restaurant is open Christmas Eve.
• Corso Italian: The Italian inspired restaurant & market is open Christmas Eve.
• Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro: The French and American inspired cuisine restaurant is open Christmas Eve.
• Green Pig Bistro: The innovative restaurant is open Christmas Eve.
• Gute Leute-The Korean coffee shop is open Christmas Eve.
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Arlington, VA | Clarendon/: The Japanese barbeque restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Gyu San Japanese BBQ: The Japanese barbeque restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• La Bettola Italiano: The fine Italian restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• La Cote D'Or: The modern French cafe is open Christmas Eve.
• Ted's Montana Grill: The classic American steakhouse will be open Christmas Eve.
• The Liberty Tavern: The restaurant offering new American fare is open Christmas Eve.
• Lyon Hall - The bustling brasserie is open on Christmas Eve.
• Makers Union: The restaurant in National Landing is open on Christmas Eve.
• Mala Tang: The Sichuan hot pot restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Matchbox: The Pentagon City pizzeria is open Christmas Eve.
• Maya Bistro: The family-owned Mediterranean restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Mazaro: The traditional Italian restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Mejana: The Lebanese restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Mele Bistro: The traditional Italian restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• The Melting Pot: The fondue restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Osteria da Nino: The traditional Italian kitchen and restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Our Mom Eugenia: The authentic Greek restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Palette 22: The Shirlington restaurant is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Potomac Social Tavern: The new American tavern is open on Christmas Eve.
• Ruthie's All-Day: The breakfast and brunch restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Sabores Tapas Bar: The tapas restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Smokecraft Modern Barbecue: The modern barbecue restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Sushi Rock: The sushi restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Texas Jacks Barbecue: The Lone Star-style barbecue restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• True Food Kitchen: The seasonal restaurant and scratch bar is open on Christmas Eve.
• Wagamama Clarendon: The kaizen restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Yayla Bistro: The Mediterranean restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.
• Yume Sushi: The Japanese restaurant is open on Christmas Eve.

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:

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.

Chipotle: The Mexican restaurant is open on 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.

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.
McCormick & Schmick’s: The fine-dining restaurant is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and is offering both its regular menu and a special holiday menu.

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.

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.

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

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.