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PHILADELPHIA – As you prepare for the holiday season shopping for those last-minute items and decorating your home and Christmas tree, the next thing on the checklist may be figuring out what to eat for dinner.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not planning to cook and want to explore some other dining options for the holidays, these restaurants are opening their doors to patrons on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.<\/p>\n
This year, Christmas Eve is on Wednesday and Christmas Day is on Thursday, and hours may vary by location.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a list of restaurants listed below:<\/p>\n
Applebee\u2019s\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Applebee\u2019s<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. and select locations are open on Christmas Day, although hours vary by location. Patrons can visit the\u00a0restaurant\u2019s website<\/a> since holiday hours may vary at certain locations.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bob Evans <\/p>\n Bob Evans<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve but is closed on Christmas Day. Please contact your local Bob Evans restaurant for details about holiday hours.<\/p>\n Bar Louie <\/p>\n Bar Louie<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is closed on Christmas Day. Holiday hours may differ by location, so use the\u00a0Bar Louie website<\/a> to find more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n Benihana <\/p>\n Benihana<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and consumers can visit the\u00a0restaurant\u2019s website<\/a> or call their local restaurant to confirm their holiday schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bonefish Grill\u00a0 <\/p>\n Bonefish Grill<\/a>\u00a0is open on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day. Hours may vary by location, so patrons should visit the\u00a0Bonefish Grill website<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n Buffalo Wild Wings <\/p>\n Buffalo Wild Wings<\/a>\u00a0is open on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day. Hours may vary and guests should check the\u00a0restaurant\u2019s website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chili\u2019s <\/p>\n Chili\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0is open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours but it is closed on Christmas Day. Guests should visit their\u00a0website<\/a> for restaurant hours in their area.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cracker Barrel <\/p>\n Cracker Barrel<\/a> stores are open on Christmas Eve until 2 p.m. and will be closed on Christmas Day. Hours vary by location, and you can learn more by\u00a0visiting their website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chart House <\/p>\n Chart House<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and consumers should check the Chart House\u00a0website<\/a> for holiday hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fogo de Ch\u00e3o <\/p>\n Fogo de Ch\u00e3o<\/a> locations are open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Consumers can visit their\u00a0website<\/a> to make a reservation or for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n Del Frisco\u2019s Grille\u00a0 <\/p>\n Del Frisco\u2019s Grille<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but hours may vary by location, and customers can visit their website<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hard Rock Caf\u00e9\u00a0 <\/p>\n Hard Rock Caf\u00e9<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and hours vary by location, so guests should visit their\u00a0website<\/a> for information on holiday hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hooter\u2019s <\/p>\n Hooter\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0is open on Christmas Eve and is closed on Christmas Day. Customers can visit the\u00a0restaurant\u2019s website<\/a> as hours may vary by location.\u00a0<\/p>\n IHOP <\/p>\n IHOP<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as they generally operate 24\/7 year-round, but hours can vary by location, so it’s best to check with your local\u00a0IHOP<\/a> for specific times.\u00a0<\/p>\n Legal Sea Foods <\/p>\n Legal Sea Foods<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours on Christmas Day are noon to 8 p.m. but patrons should visit their\u00a0website<\/a> since hours might vary by location.\u00a0<\/p>\n Morton\u2019s The Steakhouse <\/p>\n Morton’s The Steakhouse<\/a>\u00a0is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with hours varying by location. Patrons should visit their\u00a0website<\/a> for more information or to make a reservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Outback Steakhouse <\/p>\n Outback Steakhouse<\/a>\u00a0is open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is closed on Christmas Day. Patrons should check\u00a0Outback\u2019s website<\/a> because restaurant hours may vary by location.\u00a0<\/p>\n Olive Garden <\/p>\n Olive Garden<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day. Guests can visit the\u00a0restaurant\u2019s website<\/a> to find out more about the holiday hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n P.F. Changs <\/p>\n P.F. Changs is open on Christmas Eve and closes on Christmas Day. Patrons can go to their\u00a0website<\/a> to learn more about holiday hours, which might vary by location.\u00a0<\/p>\n Red Lobster <\/p>\n Red Lobster<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but patrons should visit the\u00a0restaurant\u2019s website<\/a> to check holiday hours in their area.\u00a0<\/p>\n Romano\u2019s Macaroni Grill\u00a0 <\/p>\n Romano\u2019s Macaroni Grill<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve from noon-8 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Hours may vary by location, so consumers should check their\u00a0website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ruth\u2019s Chris Steak House <\/p>\n Ruth\u2019s Chris Steak House<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but guests should check the\u00a0website<\/a> to see the restaurant’s holiday hours in their area.\u00a0<\/p>\n Smith and Wollensky <\/p>\n Smith and Wollensky<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas and holiday hours may vary by location and you can visit their\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0to make reservations and for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n Major franchise chains open on Christmas\u00a0 <\/p>\n Local perspective:<\/p>\n There are fast food and coffee chains opening on Christmas Day and hours may vary by location, and these eateries are encouraging customers to check their website or app for holiday hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n McDonald\u2019s\u00a0 <\/p>\n McDonald\u2019s<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day by hours vary by location, but most Customers can use the\u00a0store locator tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n Waffle House\u00a0 <\/p>\n Waffle House<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but holiday hours vary by location and patrons should visit the\u00a0company\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n Wendy\u2019s <\/p>\n Wendy’s<\/a> will be open throughout the holidays, but hours vary by location. The\u00a0restaurant chain recommends<\/a> that guests check their local restaurant for specific holiday hours.<\/p>\n Denny\u2019s <\/p>\n Denny’s<\/a> will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations aren\u2019t needed at Denny\u2019s, but the company is encouraging guests to check their local Denny\u2019s locations for specific dine-in hours on both days by\u00a0https:\/\/locations.dennys.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Starbucks <\/p>\n Starbucks<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Customers can find information on store locations and hours using the\u00a0Starbucks app<\/a> or\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Krispy Kreme <\/p>\n Krispy Kreme<\/a> is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and holiday hours may vary by location. Patrons should check\u00a0Krispy Kreme\u2019s store locator<\/a> and website for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dunkin’ <\/p>\n Dunkin’ hours vary by location, but customers can find hours for a specific store using the\u00a0Dunkin’ store locator<\/a> or the\u00a0Dunkin’ Rewards app<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Source: Information for this story was provided by restaurant websites that list their holiday hours. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n