Christmas is such a joyous and merry time to come together with loved ones to savor friendships and family, to do a little more for others, and to recognize that we don’t always take time to let those we care about know what they mean to us. For some, it’s important to celebrate Christmas without the hustle and bustle of cooking up a large festive meal in the kitchen. Show
If you want to leave the cooking of your Christmas dinner or holiday lunch to someone else, check out our fabulous list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day ready to serve your party with delicious food and drinks. If you happen to know of a restaurant open on Christmas Day that is not on our list, drop it in the comments below. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest and download our mobile app to stay in the know for all the exciting happenings for your family to enjoy in the area! From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with merriment, comfort and joy! 1913 Restaurant at Omni Severin HotelHours 6-10:30 am 40 W Jackson Place Buca di Beppo – All LocationsHours 11 am-10 pm* May close early, call ahead to verify they are still open Downtown Indianapolis (317) 632-2822 Fogo De Chao Brazilian SteakhouseHours 11 am-9 pm, Dinner service all day 117 E. Washington Street McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & SteaksHours 11 am-9 pm Mitchell’s Fish MarketHours Noon-8 pm 14311 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 100 Morton’s The SteakhouseHours 1-9 pm 41 East Washington Street Oceanaire Seafood RoomHours 1-8 pm 30 South Meridian Street Ruth’s Chris – Northside Location OnlyHours 2-8 pm 2727 East 86th Street BenihanaHours 11 am-10 pm 8830 Keystone Crossing Capital GrilleHours 6:30 am-9 pm, Dinner service starts at 10 am 40 W. Washington Street High Velocity at JW Marriott IndianapolisHours 11 am-4 pm 10 S West Street Waffle HouseOpen 24 hours. IHOPOpen 24 hours. Multiple Indianapolis restaurants open Christmas day. Denny’s RestaurantsOpen 24 hours. Multiple Indianapolis restaurants open Christmas day. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest and download our mobile app to stay in the know for all the exciting happenings for your family to enjoy in the area! From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with merriment, comfort and joy! Queen's English is open for indoor and heated outdoor dining on Christmas. Photograph by Scott Suchman These are some our absolute favorite Chinese restaurants around DC right now, all open for in-person dining (unless otherwise noted), takeout, and/or delivery on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. You’ll even find some options for outdoor Christmas dining since temperatures are forecast above 60 degrees. Merry Jewish Christmas! A&J Bob’s Shanghai 66 China Wok City Lights of China DC and Bethesda Dolan Uyghur Fahrenheit Asian Full Key Great Wall Szechuan House Gourmet Inspirations Holy Chow Mark’s Duck House Panda Gourmet and Xi’an Gourmet Peking Gourmet Inn Peter Chang, Mama Chang, Q by Peter Chang Queen’s English Shanghai Taste Tiger Fork Uncle Liu’s Yunnan by the Potomac Food Editor Anna Spiegel covers the dining and drinking scene in her native DC. Prior to joining Washingtonian in 2010, she attended the French Culinary Institute and Columbia University’s MFA program in New York, and held various cooking and writing positions in NYC and in St. John, US Virgin Islands. Why are Chinese restaurants the only thing open on Christmas?History Of Chinese Food On Christmas Day
Immigrants from cultures that don't typically celebrate Christmas found they had time off to spend with family, but no traditions of their own. Chinese restaurants were open on Christmas day and offered an inclusive, welcoming environment. So a century-long love affair was born!
Who eat Chinese food on Christmas?There's a longstanding tradition of Jewish families in Canada and the U.S. going out to eat Chinese food on Dec. 25. The custom dates back to at least 1935, when the New York Times mentioned a Chinese restaurant owner bringing chow mein to a New Jersey Jewish children's home on Christmas Day.
Is China open on Christmas Day?Is Christmas Day a Public Holiday? Even though Christmas Day falls on Sunday, December 25, 2022, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in China.
Is Chinatown LA Open on Christmas?Chinatown
Many of the shops and most of the restaurants in Chinatown are open on Christmas Day—in fact, a Chinese meal is a holiday tradition for many families.
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