Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2023 In Herndon

HERNDON, VA — Many restaurants in Herndon will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but some will remain open to serve people who don’t want to fuss with a big meal, are traveling or who don’t celebrate the holiday.

Amphora Diner Deluxe will be open 7 a.m. to midnight on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with special Christmas Specials. The diner will also be open regular hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, with specials on its menu both days. The diner is located at 1151 Elden St. in Herndon.

On Sunday, Dec. 24, from 4 p .m. to 10 p.m., Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse will be celebrating the Feast of Seven fishes, which is a deeply rooted Italian Christmas Eve tradition. Executive Chef Israel Pacheco will be preparing a three-course menu, featuring a selection of seafood courses. Davio's is located at 1902 Reston Metro Plaza. For more information or to make reservations, visit the restaurant's website.

To following restaurants in and around Herndon will be open on Christmas Eve and/or on Christmas Day, according to OpenTable:

• Russia House Restaurant - Herndon
• Stone's Cove KitBar
• Maker's Union
• Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Reston
• PassionFish - Reston
• Kalypso's Sports Tavern
• Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Reston
• North Italia - Reston
• Founding Farmers - Reston
• True Food Kitchen - Reston Town Center
• The Melting Pot - Reston
• Morton's The Steakhouse - Reston
• Not Your Average Joe's Reston

We’ve curated a list of national chains in Herndon — ranging from formal sit-down restaurants to coffee shops and fast food businesses for people who are on the road for the holidays — that are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted.

Make sure you call ahead for a reservation and to confirm hours at Herndon locations. Some restaurants may offer limited hours, and not all locations of chains are open for the holidays.

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

• Benihana
• Burger King
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Christmas Eve only)
• Domino’s Pizza Delivery
• Dunkin’
• Five Guys Burgers and Fries
• Fogo de Chão
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Olive Garden (Christmas Eve only)
• Outback Steakhouse (Christmas Eve only)
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Starbucks
• TGI Fridays
• Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s