Other families hit the road over the holidays, traveling far and wide to be with their loved ones.
Like other service-based industries, restaurant chains are open far and wide on Christmas Day.
As you’ll see with many of the following restaurant chains, Christmas hours vary by location.
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Your best bet is to check with your nearest restaurant to confirm exactly when they will be open.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Fancy yourself a steak dinner for Christmas?
The ones that do could have reduced hours.
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Dunkin'
Need a jolt of caffeine on the way to grandma’s house on Christmas Day?
Most Dunkin' locations will be open.
Hooters
Hooters will be open from 4 p.m. until midnight on Christmas Day.
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Chang’s
Chinese food is a big deal for many families on Dec. 25, and P.F.
Chang’s locations will be open for anyone looking to enjoy some Mongolian beef.
Exact holiday hours may vary, socheck your nearest P.F.
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Chang’sto confirm when it will be open on Christmas Day.
The non-stop schedule includes holidays such as Christmas Day.
So stop by any time on Dec. 25 for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Exact hours may vary by location, so check your nearest IHOP to confirm when it will be open.
Stop by and fill your stocking with fresh-baked Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Italian Kitchen
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Italian Kitchenwill be open.
The regular menu will be available, making for a great Italian comfort food experience on Dec. 25.
Curbside pick-up and delivery will also be available on Christmas.
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Stop by and experience its holiday specials, including an all-you-care-to-eat Christmas Brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday hours may vary by location.
The high-end restaurant chain will be open for lunch and dinner.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie locations will be open on Christmas Day.
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The special includes your choice of appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert.
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Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
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