If cooking a full holiday meal isn’t in your Christmas plans, you’re not alone. Every year, a mix of national chains and select local spots choose to stay open on Christmas Day, offering Lubbock residents a place to dine in, grab takeout, or enjoy delivery.

Thanks to the LBK Foodies for providing us with the restaurants open on Christmas Day, although I recommend calling ahead/ making reservations to be sure. 

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Locally Owned Restaurants That Are Open on Christmas

Ponto Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse ( 5107 82nd St #109)- Ponto Gaucho is more than a restaurant; it’s a decadent experience. All you can eat, high-quality Brazilian barbecue meats and a “salad” bar that’s to die for (yes, there’s salad, but also fancy cheese, smoked salmon, soups, and hot sides). I HIGHLY recommend making a reservation ASAP for Christmas Day. 

Momotaro (8004 Indiana Ave., Suite B18)- another all-you-can-eat experience (regular menu available as well) with Korean-style hot-pot, sushi, hibachi, and other Asian favorites.  

The Shack BBQ (2309 N Frankford Ave)- incredible Texas barbeque and great bar drinks, opening at 11 a.m. Christmas Day.

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse (6810 Milwaukee Ave Suite 300)- Hibachi chefs prepare a wide variety of meats, seafood, and veggies, and there’s an impressive sushi selection as well.

Cyrus Kabob (421 Frankford Ave)- Persian food favorites like beef and chicken kabobs, falafel, hummus, wings, and more.

Hayashi Buffet (5608 Slide Rd)- all you can eat buffet with Asian favorites, sushi and kid friendly items too.

Beijing House (3605 50th St)- delicious Mongolian BBQ cooked on a giant wok in front of you. I should be granted an engineering degree based on how high I can build my bowl now. Other Asian favorites are available as well.

Costamar (3420 82nd)- Mexican seafood favorites, including aquachilies and ceviche. Also tacos, tostadas, soups, bar drinks and desserts.

Crush Teriyaki and Wok (5109 82nd St #9)- massive portions at an inexpensive price served quickly and steaming hot off the line. 

Kung Fu China Express (5102 60th St M)- very similar to Crush, and I like them both very much.

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National Chain Restaurants Typically Open on Christmas

Most of these should be open on Christmas Day, unless the franchise has chosen to opt out. You may want to call ahead, hours are also likely to be different than normal

Shipley’s Donuts- my husband and I have made it a tradition to get donuts there every Christmas.

Starbucks. Dunkin’ Donuts

Wienerschnitzel, Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendy’s

Denny’s, IHOP

Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Lobster, P.F. Chang’s

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