Where can I eat dinner on Christmas Day? That’s a common question for those who aren’t planning to cook! Diners in the Charlotte area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu.
Most restaurants on this list offer take-out and/or delivery.
We are including restaurants at various price points, but skipping the really, really pricey ones.
Make sure to check to see if the meal is just on Christmas Eve so you don’t show up hungry on Christmas Day at a closed restaurant. If not noted otherwise here, the restaurant IS open on Christmas Day.
Do you know of other restaurants that should be on the list? Email jody@charlotteonthecheap.com with the scoop and we’ll add them, as time permits.
Many Asian restaurants are open on Christmas Day. If you have a favorite, give them a call and ask.
Also, check out this list of Charlotte bars open on Christmas Day. You’ll find places with live music, karaoke, pool and just spots to hang out.
If you want to enjoy your dinner at home, and you’re looking at this earlier enough, check out this list of places to order Christmas dinner in advance to reheat at home.
You might also be interested in:
Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Charlotte
9 Spices Indian Cuisine
9 Spices Indian Cuisine
8145 Ardrey Kell Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Make reservations here or call (980) 262-3201
204 North
204 North
204 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special menu
Alley 51 (limited restaurants)
Alley 51
320 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: Open (but Manila Grill will close at 5 p.m.)
Christmas Day: Only Honey Buns Cafe and Quicitop will be open, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Announced on Instagram
Angeline’s
Angeline’s
303 Church Street, Charlotte, NC (Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel)
Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m, and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Make reservations here or call (704) 445-2540
The Asbury
The Asbury
235 North Tryon Street, Charlotte
Christmas Eve: 5 to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 4 to 7 p.m.
Offering a special holiday menu both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for $55 per adult and $25 for children under 12.
Make your reservation here.
Biryani Pot
Biryani Pot
8455 Pit Stop Court NW, Concord, NC 28027
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Make reservations by calling (704) 979-8533
The Blue Taj
The Blue Taj
14815 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 170, Charlotte, NC
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Make reservations here or call (704) 369-5777
Cafe 49 Halal Pizzeria
Cafe 49 Halal Pizzeria
10221 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
120 E. Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 4 to 11 p.m.
Serving up their usual menu plus festive cocktail options.
Make a reservation here or call (704) 499-6633
Chima Steakhouse
Chima Steakhouse
Christmas Eve: 4 to 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: 12 to 8 p.m.
Full rodizio, gourmet salad bar and festive ambiance. Details here
Copper
Copper
311 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Make reservations on their website or by calling (704) 333-0063
Dave and Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s
8361 Concord Mills, Blvd, Concord, NC
11049 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, NC
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, call to confirm hours
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Christmas Eve: 11:30 a.m to 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy an exquisite chef-curated dinner menu, select wine specials, and more alongside the traditional steakhouse menu.
Reservations here.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Suite #170, Charlotte, NC 28210
Christmas Eve: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Make a reservation on their website or call (704) 552-5502
Denny’s
Denny’s
Hours vary by location, so be sure to call.
Dos Caminos
Dos Caminos
601 S Tryon Street #135, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dubai Grills & Pizza
Dubai Grills & Pizza
1001 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Suite P, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve until 2 a.m.
Christmas Day: 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
New Year’s Eve until 3 a.m.
Hours announced on Facebook.
Fu Shing Chinese Restauraunt
Fu Shing Chinese Restaurant
4341 School House Commons, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Hooters
Hooters
9807 South Blvd., Charlotte
7702 Gateway Lane, Concord
1423 Riverchase Blvd., Rock Hill, SC
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Day: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
iHop
IHOP
Make sure to call your local IHOP to verify hours
Also, they’re offering free delivery through Doordash
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
8652 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC
Thanksgiving: 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Day: 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve: 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
New Year’s Day: 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s
200 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
On Christmas Day, serving regular menu, as well as a special holiday menu
MOA Korean BBQ and Bar
MOA Korean BBQ & BAR
128 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Make reservations here or call (704) 503-9412
Moon Thai
Moon Thai
4425 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Morton’s the Steakhouse
Morton’s the Steakhouse
227 W Trade Street, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 4 to 11 p.m.
Christmas Day: 12 to 9 p.m.
The Palm Charlotte
The Palm Charlotte
6705-B Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 12 to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 12 to 8 p.m.
Make reservations here or call (704) 552-7256
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
Multiple locations in the Charlotte area
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, call to confirm your preferred location’s hours
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
222 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
6000 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 3 to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 3 to 8 p.m.
Make reservations on their website or call your preferred location
Skyland Family Restaurant
Skyland Family Restaurant
4544 South Blvd A, Charlotte, NC
Open Christmas Day: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Special Christmas menu available
STK
STK
201 S College Street, Charlotte, NC
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a special seasonal menu that includes Wagyu, prime rib, holiday cocktails and more.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
1928 South Boulevard, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: 12 to 8 p.m.
Make reservations here or call (704) 335-8228
Waffle House
Waffle House
Contact your local Waffle House for more information
Wan Fu
Wan Fu
10719 Kettering Drive, Charlotte, NC
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
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