Restaurants open on Christmas: Where to eat out on Dec. 25

Multiple Triangle area restaurants are open on Christmas Day including dine-in and take-out options. Read on for the list.

Posted 4:26 p.m. Dec 22 — Updated 4:26 p.m. Dec 22

Looking for restaurants open on Christmas Day? There are multiple Triangle area restaurants open on Christmas with dine-in and take-out options.

Keep in mind that many dine-in restaurants require reservations for Christmas Day. If you are ordering take-out, you may want to order far in advance since many restaurants have a longer than normal wait time for orders on Christmas Day.

Christmas meals to go: Restaurants and grocery stores offering holiday meals

Check out a list of takeout Christmas meals you can pick up at restaurants before Dec. 25. We also have a guide to store hours.

Restaurants open on Christmas

Open in Raleigh on Christmas Day

Azitra Indian Culinary Nirvana: Open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and accepting reservations while available. Located at 8411 Brier Creek Parkway, Suite 101.

Bahama Breeze: Open on Christmas Day and accepting reservations, while available. Located at 3309 Wake Forest Drive.

Brio Italian Grill Raleigh: Open on Christmas Day and reservations can be made on their website, while available. Located at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave.

Denny's: Select Denny's locations are open on Christmas Day, although hours may vary. You may want to call your location to verify their hours.

Orchid Japanese Restaurant: Open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Located at 7432 Creedmoor Road.

The Pickled Onion: This locally-owned sports bar with three locations in Raleigh is open on Christmas Day.

Pure Vegan Cafe: Open Christmas Day. Locations in Raleigh and Durham.

Red Lobster: Open on Christmas Day. Locations on Old Wake Forest Road in Raleigh and at Crossroads Plaza in Cary.

Royal India Restaurant: Open for dine-in and take-out on Christmas Day. Located at 3901 Capital Blvd.

Sheetz: All Sheetz locations, including their made to order food, should be open on Christmas Day.

Starbucks: Many Starbucks locations are open on Christmas Day. Most locations that are open are closing early. Locations in Harris Teeter and Target are not open on Christmas Day. See their website for the information regarding your nearest Starbucks.

Waffle House: Most Waffle House locations are open on Christmas Day.

Open in Cary and Morrisville

Dave & Buster's in Cary: Open 5 p.m. to midnight on Christmas Day, according to their website. Located at 1111 Walnut St.

Goji Bistro in Cary: Open 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Kababish Cafe: Open on Christmas Day. Located at 201 W. Chatham St.

New China Chinese Restaurant: Open regular hours on Christmas Day. Located at 949 N. Harrison Ave.

Red Lobster: Open on Christmas Day. Locations on Old Wake Forest Road in Raleigh and at Crossroads Plaza in Cary.

Super Wok: Open regular hours on Christmas Day from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Szechuan Garden in Morrisville: Open Christmas Day between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. for take-out only. Located at 10285 Chapel Hill Road.

Sophie's Bar & Grill in Cary: Open at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day with a special menu. Located at 2734 N.C. Highway 55.

Open in Durham on Christmas Day

Asian Kitchen in Durham: Open regular hours on Christmas Day. Located at 1125 N.C. Highway 54.

Happy China in Durham: Open Christmas Day at 2505 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd.

Pure Vegan Cafe: Open Christmas Day. Locations in Raleigh and Durham.

Thai Spoon: Open 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. Located at 3808 Guess Road.

Open in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Gourmet Kingdom in Carrboro: Open on Christmas Day. Located at 301 E. Main St.

Red Lotus: Open from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for take-out only on Christmas Day. Located at 239 S. Elliott Road.

Talulla's: Offering a three-course menu for $50 per person on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. See their website for reservations, while available. Located at 456 W. Franklin St.

Time-Out in Chapel Hill: Open 24/7 365 days a year at 201 East Franklin St.