Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Eagan
EAGAN, MN — In 2020, many Eagan residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.
We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.
Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.
If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants in Eagan plan to be open on Christmas Day.
In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.
An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.
Here are the local restaurants planning to be open:
Hiko Sushi, 1466 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan
Will your restaurant be open on Christmas? Send an email with your holiday hours to morgan.reddekopp@patch.com !
Also, here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.
Applebee’s: 1335 Town Centre Dr, Eagan
Arby’s: 1279 Town Centre Dr, Eagan
Buca di Beppo: 2728 Gannon Rd, St Paul
Buffalo Wild Wings: 1280 Promenade Pl, Eagan
Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 3625 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan
Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 17189 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville
Denny’s: 12950 Aldrich Ave S, Burnsville
1266 Town Centre Dr, Eagan
1975 Silver Bell Rd, Eagan
1420 Yankee Doodle Rd, Eagan
2105 Cliff Rd Suite 100, Eagan
IHOP: 2080 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: 1345 Towne Centre Dr, Eagan
Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 1451 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville
Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day.
2034 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville
5723 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights
Panda Express: 1270 Promenade Pl #150, Eagan
1480 Central Park Village Dr Bldg W, Eagan
2040 Cliff Rd #101, Eagan
Sonic: 2600 Eagan Woods Dr, Eagan
Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
This article originally appeared on the Eagan Patch