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Austin Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 – Verified List

December 24, 2021 by Austinot Contributor 1 Leave a Comment

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Austin Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

Sometimes it’s just easier to treat your family to a nice meal out on Christmas. Why fill the house with dirty dishes and risk staining those holiday napkins you use just once a year when you can eat out on Christmas Day? If you want to skip the hassle of cooking and cleaning on the big day this year, lucky for you there are plenty of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Austin.

Note that while we’ve done our very best to confirm all of the info listed below, we recommend verifying with the restaurant first before heading out to confirm they are open as things are subject to change.

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Austin

Kerbey Lane Cafe – Central

Some locations might be open. The Austin outlet is closed for Christmas.

Benihana

Was open for business in 2020 but dates have not yet been updated for 2021.

Boston Market 

Open and serving pre made holiday dinner, orders must be placed online.

Buca di Beppo

Open and hosting private, semi-private and party-sized holiday feasts with a ‘Holiday Party Guarantee’. 

Buffalo Wild Wings

Updated information for 2021 was unavailable but secondary sources point out that Buffalo Wild Wings is open on Christmas Day and Eve. We recommend checking before going. 

Chipotle

Opens at 10:45 AM and closes at 10 PM on Christmas Day, unless specified otherwise. 

Chuy’s

Is expected to be open till 7 PM on Christmas Day, but exact Holiday Hours could not be verified. Please confirm with your local outlets.

Cidercade Austin

Open till 1 AM. We recommend confirming their holiday hours before you go.

Denny’s

Indirect sources inform that Denny’s will remain open 24×7 through the holidays. 

Dunkin’ Donuts

Dunkin’ has an exciting Christmas Menu for the holiday season, but opening and closing times for Christmas are not specified and will vary according to location. 

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Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Austin – Continued

Fogo de Chão

will be open on Christmas Day from 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM.

Freebirds

Should be open till 4 PM but some locations may have reduced hours. 

Hopdoddy’s

Is open from 11 AM to 10 PM at most locations.  

IHOP

is serving Holiday IHOP’nGo menus for family feasts. Most outlets could be open for dine-in. Check with your local franchise for more information. 

Jack Allen’s Kitchen

Should be open till 10 PM. 

Jack in the Box

According to some indirect sources, most Jack In the Box outlets are closed on Christmas Day but might be open on Christmas Eve, some at reduced operating hours. Check with your local outlet to confirm. 

Kerbey Lane Cafe – Central

Some locations might be open. The Austin outlet is closed for Christmas.

Matt’s El Rancho

Is unfortunately closed on Christmas Eve and Day this holiday season. 

McDonald’s

Most locations will remain open according to indirect sources but contact your local McDonald’s for hours and information. 

Panda Express

Indirect and unofficial sources on the internet claim that the restaurant is open on Christmas. Call your local outlet before going. 

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

is open for business on Christmas with a special prie fixe menu. 

Shipley Donuts

should be open this Christmas by the looks of its Social Media handle, but there isn’t an official update on Chrsitmas hours. 

Starbucks

Some locations may be open, likely with reduced operations. We recommend checking with your local ‘Bucks to confirm.

Waffle House

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Check with your local store for holiday specific hours.

Any other restaurants open on Christmas Day in Austin that we missed? Let us know!

Still plenty of time left to check out the Best Christmas Lights in Austin 

Looking for things to do in Houston during Christmas week? Check out our always updated Things to do This Week 

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