Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Southeast WI

MILWAUKEE, WI — In 2020, many Wisconsin residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.

We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.

Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.

If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants in the Milwaukee area plan to be open on Christmas Day.

In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.

An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.

Here are the local restaurants planning to be open:

• Kopp's Frozen Custard, 5373 N. Port Washington Road, Glendale. Open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, closed Saturday.
• Good City Brewing, 2108 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, closed Saturday.
• Sobelman's, 1900 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, closed Saturday.
• Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St., Milwaukee. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, closed Saturday.
• O'Lydia's Bar & Grill, 338 S. 1st St., Milwaukee. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday.

Also, here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.

Applebee’s: 1834 Brewers Boulevard, Milwaukee.

Arby’s: 1661 Brewers Boulevard, Milwaukee.

Benihana: 850 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee.

Bonefish Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. ADDRESS, TOWN

Boston Market: 2678 S. 108th St., West Allis.

Buffalo Wild Wings: 2950 S. 108th St., West Allis.

Carrabba's Italian Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 4765 S. 76th St., Greenfield.

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 1601 Brewers Boulevard West, Milwaukee.

Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 7015 122 Ave., Kenosha.

Denny’s: 4925 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee.

Domino’s: 803 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa.

Dunkin’: 2068 Brewers Boulevard, West Milwaukee.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 15665 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield.

IHOP: 1110 Brewers Boulevard, West Milwaukee.

McDonald’s: 707 S. 1st St., Milwaukee.

Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 4760 S. 76th St., Greenfield.

Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 295 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield.

Panda Express: 1210 Brewers Boulevard, West Milwaukee.

Ruth's Chris Steak House: 2137 Deming Way, Middleton.

Starbucks: 1417 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee.

Sonic: 2080 Brewers Boulevard, West Milwaukee.

Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.