Restaurants Open Christmas Day Austin

Last Updated On – 22nd December, 2025

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Finding a place to eat on Christmas Day can be tricky, but a handful of Austin restaurants remain open on December 25. Below is a verified list of restaurants with consistent Christmas Day service based on long-standing brand policies and historical confirmations.

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Restaurants Open All Day on Christmas Day

Waffle House

Waffle House locations in and around Austin are open 24 hours on Christmas Day.

Denny’s

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

IHOP

Most IHOP locations in Austin operate 24 hours on Christmas Day.

Restaurants Open for Christmas Day Dinner

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab

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

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

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

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

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

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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

Casual Dining & Chains Open Christmas Day

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory locations in Austin are usually open on Christmas Day from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

P.F. Chang’s

P.F. Chang’s Austin locations typically operate on Christmas Day from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse locations generally remain open on Christmas Day until 8:00 PM.

Asian & International Restaurants Open Christmas Day

Din Ho Chinese BBQ

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

First Chinese BBQ

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

Asiana Indian Cuisine

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

Backup Restaurants with Consistent Christmas Day Service

Starbucks (Select Locations)

Select Starbucks cafés in Austin operate on Christmas Day with reduced hours, commonly 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Panda Express

Panda Express locations in Austin are commonly open on Christmas Day 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.