Don’t want to cook on Christmas? Here are dine-in and takeout restaurant options in Springfield, Branson
Good news! You don't need to cook on Christmas. Here is our roundup of dine-in and takeout options for Christmas Day in the Ozarks for 2021.
The News-Leader compiled this list including plenty of restaurants in the Springfield and Branson areas open to the public on Christmas Day.
(Restaurant owners: Don't see your establishment listed? Email us at webeditor@news-leader.com with your Christmas Day operating hours. We'll add it to this article.)
Alli's Family Restaurant, 4525 W. Chestnut Expressway. Call 417-864-7378. Christmas Day hours: 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Takeout available.
Applebee's, 2430 N. Glenstone Ave. Call 417-863-2200. Christmas Day hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Takeout available.
Applebee's, 1836 W. Highway 76, Branson. Call 417-336-5053. Christmas Day hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Takeout available.
Big Whiskey's, 301 Branson Landing. Call 417-334-4478. Christmas Day open, hours TBD. Takeout available.
City Cafe, 2129 W. Republic Road. Call 417-720-1628. Christmas Day hours TBD. Takeout available.
Denny's, 4760 S. Campbell Ave. Call 417-881-1084. Open 24 hours daily. Takeout available.
Denny's, 2335 W. Highway 76, Branson. Call 417-339-3670. Open 24 hours daily. Takeout available.
Domino's, 1241 E. Kearney St. Call 417-863-0044. Christmas Day hours: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Domino's, 538 S. National Ave. Call 417-831-1110. Christmas Day hours: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Domino's, 2642 W. Sunshine St. Call 417-522-3322. Christmas Day hours: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Domino's, 2565 E. Sunshine St. Call 417-889-2323. Christmas Day hours: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Grand Country Buffet, 1945 W. Highway 76, Branson. Call 417-335-2434. Christmas Day hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hooters, 2010 E. Independence St. Call 417-887-9464. Christmas Day hours: 4 p.m. to close. Takeout available.
Hurts Donut Company, 1111 E. Republic Road. Call 417-755-7574. Open 24 hours daily.
IHOP Restaurant, 2647 N. Kansas Expressway. Call 417-868-8783. Christmas Day hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Takeout available.
IHOP Restaurant, 3804 S. Glenstone Ave. Call 417-890-6800. Christmas Day hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Takeout available.
IHOP Restaurant, 1055 W. Highway 376, Branson. Call 417-339-4467. Open 24 hours daily. Takeout available.
India Clay Oven, 2005 W. Highway 76, Branson. Call 417-973-0044. Christmas Day hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Takeout available.
Landry's Seafood House, 2900 W. Missouri 76, Branson. Call 417-339-1010. Christmas Day hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Takeout available.
Outback Steak & Oyster Bar, 1914 W. Highway 76, Branson. Call 417-334-6306. Christmas Day hours: 11 to 9 p.m.
Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 S. Campbell Ave. Call 417-883-0900. Christmas Day hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Starbucks Coffee locations are sometimes open for Christmas Day hours, Country Living reported. Check the company's store locator.
Waffle House, 436 N. West Bypass. Call 417-832-9420. Open 24 hours daily.
Waffle House, 3135 N. Glenstone Ave. Call 417-833-1800. Open 24 hours daily.
Waffle House, 3410 E. Sunshine St. Call 417-882-7366. Open 24 hours daily.
Waffle House, 4128 S. National Ave. Call 417-887-8599. Open 24 hours daily.
Waxy O'Shea's, 235 Branson Landing. Call 417-348-1759. Christmas Day hours: 3 p.m. to close. Takeout available.
Ziggie’s Café, 1772 S. Glenstone Ave. Call 417-823-9904. Christmas Day hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ziggie’s Café, 2515 N. Glenstone Ave. Call 417-866-1377. Christmas Day hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you would like to add your restaurant to this list, email webeditor@news-leader.com with your establishment's Christmas Day hours.
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