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.
So if you are googling ‘Restaurants open on Christmas day in Austin’ or ‘Restaurants open in Austin on Christmas Day’ or ‘Restaurants open on Christmas Day near me’, this list below should be helpful!!!
Editor’s Note: Please keep in mind that things are always subject to change, so make sure you call ahead and verify the restaurant is open before you go.
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Restaurants Open Christmas Day Austin 2022
24 Diner
They’ll be open Christmas Day from 10 am – 8 pm with their regular menu available for order!
Where: 600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Boston Market
Open and serving pre-made holiday dinners, orders must be placed online.
Where: 4607 W Braker Ln Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759
Buca di Beppo
Buca is closed on Christmas Day, but open on New Year!
Where: 3612 Tudor Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
Buffalo Wild Wings
Updated information for 2022 from our secondary sources says that Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants are operational at regular hours every day except for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day.
Where: 7604 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78752
Carpenter Hall
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day they’ll have a special feast. $60 per person with a $13 option for a holiday drink. Last seatings are at 7 PM with closure at 8 PM
Where: 400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704,
Denny’s
Indirect sources inform us that Denny’s will remain open 24×7 through the holidays.
Where: 7100 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78752
Dunkin’ Donuts
Dunkin’ has an exciting Christmas Menu for the holiday season, but it is closed on Christmas day.
Where: 1610 E Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78753
Fogo de Chão
will be open on Christmas Day from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where: 309 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701
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Restaurants Open Christmas Day Austin 2022
Freebirds
Should be open till 4 PM but some locations may have reduced hours.
Where: 515 S Congress Ave Ste. 101, Austin, TX 78704
Garbo’s
Is open on Christmas Day from 5 pm – 9 pm.
Where: 823 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
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.
Where: 707 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
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.
Where: 6419 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
McDonald’s
Most locations will remain open according to indirect sources but contact your local McDonald’s for hours and information.
Where: 5516 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
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Restaurants Open Christmas Day Austin 2022
Panda Express
Indirect and unofficial sources on the internet claim say that the restaurant will have reduced hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas day.
Where: 2247 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78712
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
is open for business on Christmas with a special prie fixe menu.
Where: 107 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Starbucks
Some locations may be open, likely with reduced operations. We recommend checking with your local ‘Bucks to confirm.
Where: 1920 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
TRACE Austin
TRACE is offering a four-course dinner meal that includes sides for the table from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Christmas Day!
Where: 200 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Waffle House
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Check with your local store for holiday-specific hours.
Where: 7809 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78744
Wu Chow
Holiday with Wu! Open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (Dinner Only), but closed from December 26 – 28.
Where: IBC Bank Plaza, 500 W 5th St #168, Austin, TX 78701
Restaurants that were open on Christmas Day in the past, but have no updates for 2022 yet
Benihana (NO UPDATES YET)
Was open for business in 2020 but dates have not yet been updated for 2021.
Jack Allen’s Kitchen (NO UPDATES YET)
Should be open till 10 PM.
Restaurants that are closed on Christmas Day 2022 in Austin
Chipotle
Is closed on holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Chuy’s
Is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Cidercade Austin
It is closed on Christmas day upon checking reservations on the website.
Hopdoddy’s
Closed on Christmas day.
Matt’s El Rancho
Is unfortunately closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this holiday season.
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