Jim Fair
Ovations Brands signage is in place at its headquarters at 105 Lancaster Avenue, behind Ryan's. Ovations is the new brand for Ryan's, Fire Mountain, HomeTown Buffett, Country Buffett, Old Country Buffett and Tahoo Joe's.
Arby’s company restaurants will close at 6 pm Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day. Franchise locations may vary.
Bob Evans will be open until 7 pm on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day
Bonanza Steakhouse will be open Christmas Eve Day from 11 am until 5 pm, and will be closed Christmas Day.
Bonefish Grill will be open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Boston Market will have select restaurants open on Christmas Day. Individual meals include hand carved ham, two sides, cornbread and a slice of pie for $10.99. The chain is also offering Oven to Table Holiday Meals, Hot & Ready Catered Buffets and Á la Carte items for carry-out.
Brick House Tavern + Tap locations will be open from Christmas Eve Day from 11 am until 9 pm. On Christmas Day, locations will open at 4 or 5 pm. Akron and Amherst will be closed.
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza will close early on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.
Buffalo Wild Wings will be open at participating locations on Christmas Day. Please call ahead.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill will be open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Chili’s Grill & Bar will be open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Cracker Barrel will close Christmas Eve Day at 2 pm, will be closed on Christmas Day, and will reopen at 6 am on the 26th.
Del Taco will be closing around 8 pm on Christmas Eve. Many locations will be open Christmas Day. Locations and hours will vary by location.
Denny’s will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all 24-hours of Christmas Day.
Domino’s Pizza will be open Christmas Eve. Some franchise locations will be open on Christmas Day. Hours vary by location so please call ahead.
East Coast Wings & Grill franchised locations will be open until 6 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day. Corporate locations are closed both days. Be sure to call your local East Coast Wings to confirm participation.
Edible Arrangements: Order last minute arrangements online until 3 pm Christmas Eve to have them delivered that day. Most outlets closing at 5 pm Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Fire Mountain will be open Christmas Eve Day until 3:30 pm, and from noon until 6 pm on Christmas Day at participating locations. Christmas Day menu features Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham, Carved Roast Beef, Rancher’s Select Sirloin. Traditional sides include seasoned vegetables, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Desserts include pumpkin and pecan pie, ice cream and apple crisp. Special menu prices vary per location.
Golden Corral will be serving on Christmas Day at participating locations.
HomeTown Buffet will be open Christmas Eve Day until 3:30 pm, and from noon until 6 pm on Christmas Day at participating locations. Christmas Day menu features Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham, Carved Roast Beef, Rancher’s Select Sirloin. Traditional sides include seasoned vegetables, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Desserts include pumpkin and pecan pie, ice cream and apple crisp. Special menu prices vary per location.
Hooters hours will vary by location for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Visit www.hooters.com/locations and enter your zip code to check holiday hours for your local location.
IHOP restaurants are open Christmas Day at participating locations, serving up everything their guests love about breakfast, all day. Call ahead for hours.
Jack in the Box expects that nearly all company-operated restaurants will maintain normal operating hours, meaning they’ll be open 24 hours on the 24th and 25th. Some franchised locations will have reduced operating hours.
Krystal restaurants will be open until 10 pm on Christmas Eve, and will be closed on Christmas Day. Krystal will reopen after Christmas at 6 a.m. on the 26th.
Lone Star Steakhouse will be open Christmas Eve Day from 11 am until 8 pm. Closed Christmas Day.
LongHorn Steakhouse will be closed on Christmas Day.
Macaroni Grill has an interesting holiday offer: All day on Dec. 23 and 24, guests with kids will receive a bundle of chocolate chip cookies to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve. They are closed on Christmas, but open regular hours on 12/24.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Some locations will be closed, so please call ahead. Reservations recommended.
Mimi’s Cafe will be closed Christmas Day.
O’Charley’s will be open until 10 pm Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Old Country Buffet will be open Christmas Eve Day until 3:30 pm, and from noon until 6 pm on Christmas Day at participating locations. Christmas Day menu features Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham, Carved Roast Beef, Rancher’s Select Sirloin. Traditional sides include seasoned vegetables, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Desserts include pumpkin and pecan pie, ice cream and apple crisp. Special menu prices vary per location.
Olive Garden will be closed Christmas Day.
Outback Steakhouse will be open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Papa Murphy’s will be open until 6 pm on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Red Lobster restaurants in North America are closed on Christmas Day except for the Times Square location.
Roy Rogers Restaurants will close at 6 pm Christmas Eve, and will be closed Christmas day.
Roy’s will be open Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Ruby Tuesday will be open Christmas Eve and select locations will be open on Christmas Day. Please call ahead to confirm participation.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House will be open Christmas Day. Hours vary, but most locations will be open from 2 pm until 8:30 pm. Guests can feast on Twin Cold Water North American Lobster Tails with choice of a Filet or Ribeye, starting at $46.95. Guests can also pre-order Ruth’s Chris’ holiday sides-to-go.
Ryan’s will be open Christmas Eve Day until 3:30 pm, and from noon until 6 pm on Christmas Day at participating locations. Christmas Day menu features Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Baked Ham, Carved Roast Beef, Rancher’s Select Sirloin. Traditional sides include seasoned vegetables, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Desserts include pumpkin and pecan pie, ice cream and apple crisp. Special menu prices vary per location.
Schlotzsky’s will be open at most locations on Christmas Eve with limited hours.
Shoney’s will be open Christmas Day. Come in for your home-cooked Christmas Day Buffet. Enjoy freshly prepared sliced turkey, tender ham and fresh fried chicken. Plus, help yourself to cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato casserole, collard greens and many more traditional fixins you crave.
Sizzler will be open at select locations on Christmas Day.
Smith & Wollensky will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Call your nearest location for specific hours.
Starbucks will be open Christmas Day.
Steak ‘n Shake will open Christmas Day at 11 am.
Twin Peaks restaurants will be open normal operating hours on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Wingstop will be open Christmas Eve 11 am until 7 pm. Hours are subject to change. Closed on Christmas Day