Restaurants Open Christmas Day
Pictured is Artist Bill Anderson’s tribute to Harbor House Cafe, a restaurant that never closes, not even on Christmas Day. The 24/7 diner on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach, Calif. sits next to a funky water tower house, and is just a block from the beach and Pacific Ocean.
Open on Christmas 2014 – see an extensive list of restaurants open Dec. 25, 2014!
- Boston Market – big on catering, so call to confirm a specific location’s hours and availability
- Buca di Beppo opens at 11 a.m. on Christmas, accepts reservations
- IHOP, Denny’s never close. Hot meal, not too expensive.
- El Torito – open in Fresno, Stockton, Sacramento, San Leandro, Rohnert Park, Foster City, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Monterey, Palmdale, Santa Barbara, Valencia, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Pasadena, West Covina, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Buena Park, Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Orange, Cypress, Westminster, Tustin, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Corona, Upland, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Riverside, Dana Point, Temecula, Oceanside, San Diego, La Mesa, National City
- Hometown Buffet – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Christmas Day, call to confirm. Rotisserie-Style Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham and Carved Roast Beef.
- Hooters – hours vary by location for Christmas Day.
- Pizza Hut
- TGI Friday’s
- Carrow’s – some locations
- Applebee’s hours and locations will vary by location for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Call your local Applebee’s for more information.
- Fast food chains vary by location — McDonald’s, Del Taco, Taco Bell, Arby’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s, Burger King, Jack in the Box
Resources & tips for dining out:
1. You are not alone. Millions of Californians are also looking for a meal so prepare to wait in line to get a table.
2. Try “chain.” The bigger restaurant chains know that Christmas is a busy day.
3. Try “hotel”. Hotel restaurants seldom close due to guests’ expectations of dining on-site.
4. Try “airport”. Metropolitan airports seldom close and their selection of restaurants is constantly improving.
5. Try “theme park”. Check before going.
6. Grocery store deli — sliced turkey, cold cuts, frozen – heat up, etc.
7. Don’t wait too late. Some restaurants and grocery store open, then close early to let the employees have Christmas with their families.
