Austin Restaurants Open On Christmas Eve 2025

Last Updated On – 22nd December, 2025

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Spending Christmas Eve in Austin and looking for a place to eat? While many restaurants close early, several Austin restaurants are reliably open on December 24, offering brunch, dinner, and late-night options. Below is a carefully verified list of restaurants with consistent Christmas Eve service based on brand holiday policies and past confirmed schedules.

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Restaurants Open All Day on Christmas Eve

Kerbey Lane Cafe

Kerbey Lane locations typically operate on Christmas Eve from 6:00 AM until around 3:00 PM.

Waffle House

Waffle House is open 24 hours on Christmas Eve.

Denny’s

Denny’s restaurants remain open 24 hours on Christmas Eve.

IHOP

Most IHOP locations in Austin remain open 24 hours on Christmas Eve.

Whataburger

Whataburger locations in Austin are open 24 hours on Christmas Eve.

Steakhouse & Fine Dining Open Christmas Eve

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab

Truluck’s Austin locations typically serve Christmas Eve dinner from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Perry’s Austin restaurants usually operate on Christmas Eve from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

Fleming’s typically offers Christmas Eve dining from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ruth’s Chris Austin locations generally operate on Christmas Eve from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Casual Dining & Chains Open Christmas Eve

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory locations in Austin usually operate on Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

P.F. Chang’s

P.F. Chang’s Austin locations are typically open Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Most Chili’s locations in Austin operate on Christmas Eve until about 8:00 PM.

Olive Garden

Olive Garden restaurants in Austin typically close early on Christmas Eve, around 8:00 PM.

Red Lobster

Red Lobster restaurants in Austin typically operate on Christmas Eve until about 8:00 PM.

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse locations usually close early on Christmas Eve, commonly around 8:00 PM.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse locations in Austin generally operate on Christmas Eve until 8:00 PM.

Asian & International Restaurants Open Christmas Eve

Din Ho Chinese BBQ

Din Ho is traditionally open on Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

First Chinese BBQ

First Chinese BBQ usually operates on Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Asiana Indian Cuisine

Asiana Indian Cuisine is typically open on Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

Bawarchi Austin locations generally remain open Christmas Eve until 9:30 PM.

Bamboo House

Bamboo House is traditionally open on Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Super China Buffet

Super China Buffet locations in the Austin area are usually open on Christmas Eve until about 9:00 PM.

Backup Restaurants with Consistent Christmas Eve Service

Starbucks (Select Locations)

Select Starbucks cafes in Austin operate on Christmas Eve with reduced hours, commonly closing around 5:00 PM.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Most Chipotle locations close early on Christmas Eve, typically by 3:00 PM.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread locations often close early on Christmas Eve, usually between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

MOD Pizza

MOD Pizza locations typically close early on Christmas Eve, usually around 6:00 PM.

Panda Express

Panda Express restaurants in Austin are commonly open on Christmas Eve until approximately 8:00 PM.

There are always festive events happening across the city during the holidays. For seasonal attractions and local happenings, explore our curated Austin weekend event picks.

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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.