Restaurants Open Christmas Day 2018 In Manassas Area

MANASSAS, VA—There's no doubt the Christmas holiday season can be exhausting, from weeks of hunting for the perfect gift, to the hours spent wrapping presents and, perhaps, baking. When the big day arrives (often with an early wake-up call for those with children), you could be forgiven if the last thing you want to think about after digging yourself out of an avalanche of ripped wrapping paper is preparing a holiday meal.

Several restaurants in the area and beyond will do all the cooking for you if you would rather dine out Christmas Day on Monday, Dec. 25. Check out our list of restaurants open in the Northern Virginia area pulled from OpenTable.

• The Melting Pot - Fredericksburg
• Ambar — Arlington
• Palette 22 — Arlington
• Legal Sea Foods - Crystal City
• McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Crystal City
• Freddie's Beach Bar — Arlington
• Morton's The Steakhouse
• Fyve at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
• Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Tyson's
• Bistro L'Hermitage - Woodbridge
• Riverside Hearth at Lansdowne Resort
• Lansdowne Coton Tavern
• Bellissimo — Fairfax
• King Street Tavern — Alexandria
• The Majestic — Alexandria

If you want a more casual dining experience, check these restaurants. Exact hours (and whether a restaurant is open at all) may vary by franchise or individual location. It's wise to call your nearest location in advance to confirm hours — and to make a reservation if necessary. Offers.com rounded up a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas.

• Boston Market: Select locations will be open Christmas Day (see participating locations) and serving a special Christmas Day menu.
• Buca di Beppo: Locations open at 11 a.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, serving lunch and dinner. Be sure to make reservations.
• Country Buffet: Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day and serving a special Christmas menu.
• Denny's: The Americana staple promises to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Christmas.
• Dunkin': Some locations will be open Christmas Day, but many will be closing early (generally 1 p.m.). Many locations will also be closing early on Christmas Eve, as well. So call your store to check the hours.
• HomeTown Buffet: Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day and serving a special Christmas menu.
• IHOP: Many 24-hour locations will be open on Christmas, but hours vary by location. Check out this year's seasonal Grinch menu.
• Macaroni Grill: Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Day.
• McDonald's: Hours (and whether they're open at all) varies widely by franchise, so call ahead. Expect hours to be reduced for locations that are open. Note that locations inside Walmarts will be closed, as Walmart is closed on Christmas.
• Old Country Buffet: Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day and serving a special Christmas menu.
• Panda Express: Some — but not all — Panda Express locations will be open on Christmas Day. This varies by restaurant, as many are independently owned. So call ahead.
• Sizzler: Participating locations (see list) will be open Christmas Day.
• Starbucks: Many locations stay open for limited hours on Christmas, so you can get your pre-Christmas party buzz. But not all locations will be open, so call ahead. Note that Starbucks locations inside Target will be closed, as Target is closed Christmas Day.
• Village Inn: Village Inns will be open on Christmas Day, although many locations are opening later and closing earlier. Look for your location here to find out its holiday hours.
• Waffle House: Known for being open 24/7, 365 a year, Waffle House is also open on Christmas.

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