Not all of us will be home for Christmas, or comfortably seated with friends and family for a Christmas feast… some of us will be on the road.
I-75 travelers looking for a holiday meal can find it quite difficult. You’re tired and hungry so you jump of an exit only to find that every restaurant is closed.
An increasing number of chain restaurants are choosing to remain open during the holidays, or at least opening for limited hours to meet customer demand.
Here’s out list of chain restaurants open for business on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2016. (This listing will be updated as additional information becomes available.)
Restaurants located at Interstate Service Plazas and Welcome Centers may be required to stay open.
– Updated 12/19/16 –
- A&W Restaurants – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar – Most locations will be open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- Arby’s – Company owned locations will close Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Franchise locations may be open.
- Au Bon Pain – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Auntie Anne’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Bahama Breeze – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Baja Fresh – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Bakers Square – Open Christmas Eve. Open Christmas Day.
- Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Benihana – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Bennigan’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Big Boy Restaurants – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Black Angus Steakhouse – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Blimpie Subs – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Bob Evans Restaurants – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Bonanza Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve Day. Closed Christmas Day.
- Bonefish Grill – Open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- Boston Market – Some locations may be open on Christmas Day.
- Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Buffalo Wild Wings – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Burger King – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- California Pizza Kitchen – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- Carl’s Jr. – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Carrows Restaurants – Most restaurants are open 365 days a year.
- Carvel Ice Cream – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Checkers – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Cheesecake Factory – Open Christmas Eve. Most locations will be closed Christmas Day.
- Chevys Fresh Mex – Most locations are open 365 Days a Year.
- Chick-fil-A – Open Christmas Eve Day and Closed Christmas Day
- Chili’s Grill & Bar – Open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Chuck E. Cheese’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Church’s Chicken – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Cici’s Pizza – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Claim Jumper – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Cold Stone Creamery – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Corner Bakery Cafe – Open Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
- Country Buffet – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Cracker Barrel – Close Christmas Eve Day at 2 pm and closed on Christmas Day.
- Culver’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Dairy Queen – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Dave & Buster’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Del Taco – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Denny’s – Most locatiopns are open 364 days a year.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Domino’s Pizza – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Dunkin’ Donuts – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- El Pollo Loco – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- El Torito – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Famous Dave’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Fazoli’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Fire Mountain Buffet – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Firehouse Subs – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Five Guys Burgers & Fries – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- Friendly’s – Open Christmas Eve Day and Closed Christmas Day.
- Fuddruckers – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Golden Corral – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Ground Round Grill & Bar – Some locations will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Hardee’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- HomeTown Buffet – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Hooters – Some locations will be open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Houlihan’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Huddle House – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- IHOP – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- In-N-Out Burger – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Jack-in-the-Box – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Jersey Mike’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Joe’s Crab Shack – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Johnny Rockets – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- KFC – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Krystal – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Legal Sea Foods – Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Little Caesar’s Pizza – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Logan’s Roadhouse – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Longhorn Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Lone Star Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- Long John Silver’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Luby’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Maggiano’s Little Italy – Open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- Marie Callender’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- McDonald’s – Most locations will be open Christmas Eve and Closed Christmas Day
- Melting Pot (The) – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – Open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- Miami Subs – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Miller’s Ale House – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Mimi’s Cafe – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Morton’s Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Ninety-Nine Restaurants – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Old Country Buffet – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Olive Garden – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- On The Border – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Outback Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
- P.F. Chang’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Panda Express – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Panera Bread – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Papa Gino’s Pizzeria – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Papa John’s Pizza – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Piccadilly Cafeteria – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Pizza Hut – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Pollo Tropical – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Ponderosa Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve Day and closed Christmas Day.
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Quiznos Subs – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Rainforest Cafe – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Rax Roast Beef – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Rally – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Red Lobster – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Round Table Pizza – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Roy Rogers Restaurants – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Ruby Tuesday – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Ryan’s – Most locations will be open Christmas Eve Day and Closed Christmas Day.
- Sbarro – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Schlotzsky’s Deli – Most locations will be open Christmas Evea Closed Christmas Day.
- Shakey’s Pizza Parlor – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- Shoney’s – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Sizzler Steakhouse – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Smashburger – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Smokey Bones – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Sonic Drive-In – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Starbucks – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Steak ‘n Shake – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Subway – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Taco Bell – Open Christm,as Eve. Company owned locations are closed on Christmas Day. Franchised locations may be open.
- TCBY – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Texas Roadhouse – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- TGI Friday’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Tijuana Flats – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Tim Horton’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Tony Roma’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day
- UNO Chicago Grill – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Chrtistmas Day
- Waffle House – Most locations are open 365 days a year.
- Wayback Burgers – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Wendy’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Whataburger – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- White Castle – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Wienerschnitzel – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Wingstop – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
- Zaxby’s – Open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
This list reflects information gathered from various sources. We are not responsible for it’s accuracy. This list will be updated as additional information becomes available. Open locations may have limited hours of operation.
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