Two greater Greer restaurant groups – Ovation Brands and Denny's – will have their restaurants open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day throughout the U.S.A.
Ovation Brands, headquartered in Greer, will have all its buffet-style restaurants open until 3:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Christmas Day. Ryan's, Fire Mountain, HomeTown Buffet, Country Buffet and Old Country Buffet will all offer a Christmas Day menu featuring oven roasted rotisserie-style turkey breast, honey glazed baked ham and carved roast beef.
Denny's, headquartered in Spartanburg, will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all 24-hours of Christmas Day. The limited time 'Season's Favorites menu features the new hot turkey dipper, and holiday Turkey & Dressing dinner or Build Your Own Holiday Slam, that includes new additions Gingerbread French Toast and Pumpkin Pancakes.
Restaurants listed alphabetically:
Applebee’s - check for Christmas Eve hours. Most closed Christmas Day.
Arby’s – check for Christmas Eve hours. Closed Christmas.
Bonanza Steakhouse - open Christmas Eve 11 am – 6 pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Bonefish Grill – open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Boston Market – some are open on Christmas Day.
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza – Closed early on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Buffalo Wild Wings – some are open on Christmas Day.
Capriotti’s - open Christmas Eve.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Chili’s Grill & Bar – open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Corner Bakery Cafe – close early on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Country Buffet – Christmas Eve Day until 3:30 pm. Christmas Day 11 am until 6 pm. Christmas Day menu features Oven Roasted Rotisserie-Style Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham and Carved Roast Beef.
Cracker Barrel – closed Christmas Eve Day at 2 pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Denny’s – Breakfast, lunch and dinner all 24-hours of Christmas Day. Features new Hot Turkey Dipper and Holiday Turkey & Dressing Dinner, or the Build Your Own Holiday Slam, including new holiday additions Gingerbread French Toast and Pumpkin Pancakes.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – open until 9 pm Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Domino’s Pizza – open Christmas Eve. Check local franchises on Christmas Day.
Dunkin’ Donuts – Open Christmas Day at participating locations.
Fire Mountain – open Christmas Eve Day until 3:30 pm. Open Christmas 11 am until 6 pm Christmas Day menu features Oven Roasted Rotisserie-Style Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham and Carved Roast Beef.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse –open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Golden Corral – open Christmas Day.
HomeTown Buffet – Christmas Eve until 3:30 pm. Open Christmas Day 11 am until 6 pm on Christmas Day, featuring Oven Roasted Rotisserie-Style Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham and Carved Roast Beef.
Hardee's – Many will be open Christmas Day.
Hooters – open Christmas Eve. Call ahead for Christmas Day.
IHOP – open Christmas Day. Call ahead for hours.
Jack in the Box – open Christmas Eve. Most franchises open Christmas Day. Call ahead.
Legal Sea Foods – open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations suggested, call ahead for hours.
Lone Star Steakhouse – open Christmas Eve 11 am – 8 pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Maggiano’s Little Italy – open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks – open Christmas Eve. Some restaurants open Christmas Day, reservations suggested, call ahead.
McDonald’s – open at participating locations on Christmas Day.
Menchie’s – open 11 am-7 pm on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Old Country Buffet will be open Christmas Eve until 3:30 pm. Open Christmas Day 11 am until 6 pm on Christmas Day. Christmas Day menu features Oven Roasted Rotisserie-Style Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham and Carved Roast Beef.
Olive Garden – open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Outback Steakhouse – open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Pie Five Pizza Co. – close at 4 pm on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.
Ruby Tuesday – open Christmas Eve. Some locations open on Christmas Day. Call ahead.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – open Christmas Day. Features Surf & Turf, Twin Cold Water North American Lobster Tails with your choice of 6 oz. Filet ($48.95) or 12 oz. Ribeye ($58.95).
Ryan’s – open Christmas Eve Day until 3:30 pm. Open Christmas Day 11 am until 6 pm. Christmas Day menu features Oven Roasted Rotisserie-Style Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham and Carved Roast Beef.
Schlotzsky’s – open Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Shoney’s – open Christmas Day. Buffet includes turkey, dressing, sliced ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn bread.
Starbucks – open Christmas Day.
Steak ‘n Shake – open Christmas Day.
Texas Land & Cattle – open Christmas Eve 11 am – 8 pm. Closed on Christmas Day.
Waffle House – open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.